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Launch NY invests in Ithaca firm, 12 others in first half
“With an average of over three transactions per month, Launch NY’s #InvestLocal programs remain the most active source of seed capital for new and growing startups in the upstate New York region, which are driving a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem and our regional economy overall,” Marnie LaVigne, president and CEO of Launch NY, said. “As we […]
Comptroller audit finds Herkimer County IDA didn’t properly approve and monitor projects
ALBANY, N.Y. — Herkimer County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) officials and board members didn’t properly approve and monitor economic-development projects, a recent local-government audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found. As a result, the IDA’s board could not effectively evaluate projects or hold project owners accountable, per a July 11 news release
Clear Path awarded Bob Woodruff Foundation grant
CHITTENANGO, N.Y. — Clear Path for Veterans announced it has received a grant from the Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) to expand support for veteran and military households in Wayne, Lewis, and Jefferson Counties. Clear Path said it will use the funding to access peer support, food assistance, and resource navigation to reduce isolation and improve
Rotary Club of Ithaca seeks proposals for its community grants program
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Rotary Club of Ithaca is accepting applications for its community grants program. It’s a program that’s intended to promote the quality of life in Tompkins County The Rotary Club says its intention is to “fund several smaller grants in full.” Small nonprofit organizations are “especially encouraged” to apply. The maximum grant
Launch Lewis County program funds 9 microenterprises
LOWVILLE, N.Y. — Nine microenterprise businesses have secured funding totaling $180,000 in the Launch Lewis County grant program. The grants include two $30,000 awards, five $20,000 grants, and two $10,000 awards, Naturally Lewis said. Launch Lewis County is a business competition grant program that the Lewis County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) administers on behalf of
Oneida County, sheriff’s department union sign new four-year contract
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County reached a collective-bargaining agreement on Wednesday with the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office and the union that represents corrections and court
Oneida County opens Skydome drone-testing facility in Rome
ROME, N.Y. — Oneida County unveiled its newest high-tech gem on Thursday when County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr. announced the completion of Skydome, the
Oswego Health board of directors selects Alberts as new chair
OSWEGO, N.Y. — The Oswego Health board of directors has named Ed Alberts as its next chairman. Alberts, a local entrepreneur and philanthropist, had been
State Fair hiring for this year’s event
GEDDES, N.Y. — The New York State Fair says it’s looking for prospective employees to fill hundreds of temporary positions during this year’s edition. The
Biden nominates Tioga Downs, Vernon Downs CEO Gural for post in his administration
NICHOLS, N.Y. — President Joseph Biden has nominated the top official for both Tioga Downs Casino Resort and Vernon Downs Casino Hotel for a post
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