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Cleantech Strategy seen as a blueprint for Southern Tier
It’s viewed as a “blueprint” for how the Southern Tier can “cement its role” in upstate New York’s clean-energy and high-tech future. Southern Tier regional economic-development leaders on April 29 announced the release of the New York Southern Tier Cleantech Strategy. The report highlights key industries the region can attract business growth by pairing existing […]
VIEWPOINT: The Time is Now for Binghamton’s Clinton Street
Early in my career in public service, I knew that Binghamton’s Clinton Street was special. With its historic bones, walkable footprint, affordable neighborhoods, and eclectic mix of shops and eateries, Clinton Street really was the best kept secret in our community. Thanks to the recent announcement of a $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) grant
Launch NY invests in Binghamton graduate’s startup Bridge Green Upcycle
BINGHAMTON — Launch NY says it is investing in Bridge Green Upcycle, a Binghamton–based clean-energy startup, after identifying the firm as a “high-promise and high-impact company.” Launch NY invested from its Nonprofit Seed Fund and for-profit LP Fund II, per its March 12 announcement. “We’re thrilled that Launch NY, including our Emerging Cleantech Opportunity (ECO)
VIEWPOINT: Broome County’s Transformation
When I first stepped into the role of Broome County Executive [in early 2017], I wasn’t interested in lip service or finger-pointing. I knew that Broome County had the bones of a great community — strong people, a rich history, and neighborhoods full of potential. What we needed was a plan, hard work, and a
State boys high school basketball championship generates $1.9M economic impact
BINGHAMTON — The New York State Public High School Athletic Association Boys Basketball Championship, which took place from March 21-24 at the Visions Veterans Memorial Arena in Binghamton, delivered a significant economic boost to the community in the first year of a three-year hosting agreement. Preliminary figures from Visit Binghamton show that the inaugural-year event
Greater Binghamton Chamber hands out 2025 awards to area business, civic leaders
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce held its annual dinner and meeting on May 15 with 300 business leaders in attendance. During
Tompkins Financial elects new board chair
ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins Financial Corporation (NYSE: TMP) recently announced that Daniel Fessenden has been elected chair of its board of directors. He has served
Raymond opens advanced energy test facility near Rochester
HENRIETTA, N.Y. — The Raymond Corporation formally opened its new advanced energy storage solutions development, prototyping, and test center in the town of Henrietta in
Community Financial System Q1 profit rises more than 21%
DeWITT, N.Y. — Community Financial System, Inc. (NYSE: CBU) — parent company of Community Bank, N.A. — recently reported net income of $49.6 million, or 93 cents per share, in the first quarter, up more than 21 percent from $40.9 million, or 76 cents, in the first quarter of 2024. Increases in net interest income
DIA launches retail mini-grant program in Ithaca
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Downtown Ithaca Alliance (DIA), in partnership with the City of Ithaca, has relaunched the Ithaca Retail Mini-Grant Program (IRMGP) to assist small, street-level businesses within the city that are recovering from the ongoing economic effects of COVID-19. “The IRMG is designed to spark collaboration, draw customers back to our commercial districts,
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