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VESTAL, N.Y. — NextFlex has designated Binghamton University to be the New York “node” for its flexible hybrid electronics (FHE) initiative. A “node” is a
SBA awards NY SBDCs $125K to support small business “innovation,” R&D commercialization
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has awarded $125,000 to the New York State Small Business Development Center (NYS SBDC) network. The funding is allocated

YMCA of Greater Syracuse names Hayes new Eastern District VP
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The YMCA of Greater Syracuse announced it has hired Darnell Hayes as Eastern District VP. He will be responsible for the leadership

Marvin Lender, wife donate $5M to Syracuse University for Center for Social Justice
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University alumni Marvin Lender and his wife, Helaine, have donated $5 million to help establish the Lender Center for Social Justice

New York manufacturing index slides in September
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business-conditions index fell 7 points to 19.0 in September, “pointing to a slower pace of growth than last month.”

WCNY names Hatem chief marketing officer
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — WCNY announced that Cristina Hatem, of Jamesville, has joined the public broadcaster as VP and chief marketing officer. Hatem brings more than
Binghamton University gets $15K grant from Truman Foundation to aid Tioga County students
The Mildred Faulkner Truman Foundation of Owego has awarded Binghamton University a $15,000 grant to continue providing scholarship assistance to Tioga County students enrolled in the current academic year. Since 1998, Truman Foundation scholarships have assisted 509 Tioga County students enrolled at Binghamton University. In the new academic year that recently started, 97 full- and
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The Mildred Faulkner Truman Foundation of Owego has awarded Binghamton University a $15,000 grant to continue providing scholarship assistance to Tioga County students enrolled in the current academic year.
Since 1998, Truman Foundation scholarships have assisted 509 Tioga County students enrolled at Binghamton University. In the new academic year that recently started, 97 full- and part-time undergraduate students from Tioga County are enrolled at the university. Of these, 68 students qualified for financial assistance, the university said in a release.
Eligibility for this funding is based on Tioga County residency and “financial necessity,” which is determined by the Binghamton University financial-aid office through completion of a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form. The form is available at any high school guidance office, or on the Binghamton University financial-aid website.
Mildred Faulkner Truman was born in Owego in 1897. She became a director of the Owego National Bank and the Tioga County Historical Society, and was a member of the First Presbyterian Union Church. Her husband, James Truman, practiced law in Owego.
Upon her death in 1983, Truman’s estate established a foundation to support nonprofit organizations serving Tioga County residents with grants for critical needs, aid for capital projects, and seed money for special projects and programs.
USDA forecasts New York apple production as unchanged from last year
Grape production is set to fall and peach production is expected to be up sharply New York apple production for the 2018 crop year is forecast at 1.3 billion pounds, unchanged from 2017 production, which was up 10 percent from 2016, according to the USDA National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS) New York field office. The
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Grape production is set to fall and peach production is expected to be up sharply
New York apple production for the 2018 crop year is forecast at 1.3 billion pounds, unchanged from 2017 production, which was up 10 percent from 2016, according to the USDA National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS) New York field office. The forecast is based on conditions as of Aug. 1.
U.S. apple production for the 2018 crop year is forecast at 11.5 billion pounds, up less than 1 percent from a year ago, the USDA reports.
Grape production in New York for 2018 is forecast at 175,000 tons, down 6 percent from last year’s 187,000 tons, according to the field office. U.S. grape production for 2018 is pegged at 7.66 million tons, up 4 percent from a year ago.
New York peach production is forecast at 9,600 tons, up 50 percent from last year’s 6,400 tons, the field office says. U.S. peach production is forecast at 732,000 tons, up 5 percent from 2017.
Some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering various small business, tech, HR, and career tips. SBA @SBAgovDid you know? Transitioning service members are eligible to participate in @Boots2Business, a free SBA #entrepreneurship training program — http://ow.ly/8YjD30lAQ6C . #BootstoBiz Brimstone @entrancetohellHey #entrepreneurs… you initially got into #business because you were excited about
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Some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering various small business, tech, HR, and career tips.
SBA @SBAgov
Did you know? Transitioning service members are eligible to participate in @Boots2Business, a free SBA #entrepreneurship training program — http://ow.ly/8YjD30lAQ6C . #BootstoBiz
Brimstone @entrancetohell
Hey #entrepreneurs… you initially got into #business because you were excited about bringing an idea to life. So have #FUN building it! People lose sight of the excitement, and their #dream becomes #work. If you aren’t excited about what you’re doing, no one else will be either.
Jennifer Riggins @jkriggins
My piece on how #WomeninBusiness can overcome Imposter Syndrome and not only help ourselves but lift each other up. https://www.score.org/blog/women-work-how-offer-and-receive-support … This is a @SCOREMentors piece, an extension of my fortnightly @BrightTALK #webinar series https://www.brighttalk.com/channel/16745/wit-women-in-touch …
U.S. Chamber @USChamber
39% of contractors are highly concerned over the safety impacts of worker use/addiction to opioids #CCIndex https://uscham.com/2MgwulA
SBA @SBAgov
A website is an essential element for running a successful business. Here are 5 key ingredients in creating a #smallbusiness website → http://ow.ly/AGjl30lGqx2
Kai-Fu Lee @kaifulee
Within fifteen years, #AI will be able to replace around 40 to 50% of jobs in the US. Actual job losses may end up lagging those technical capabilities by a decade, but I forecast that the disruption to job markets will be very large, and coming soon. #AISuperpowers
Dave Ulrich @dave_ulrich
#HR is constantly evolving. Here are my thoughts on the evolution of the HR Business Partner role and what that means for overall HR and leadership: https://www.hrdconnect.com/2018/08/21/dave-ulrich-hr-business-partner-2-0/#.W35nCWhu6U8.twitter
MACNY @MACNY_MfgAssoc
As leaders, we need to chart the course for our team. We need to see beyond the horizon using whatever aids we have, to plot the shortest, but also the safest course to our given destination. Check out episode 64 for some thoughts to keep in mind: https://www.macny.org/episode-64-have-you-charted-the-course/
hr bartender @hrbartender
This is Everything HR Needs to Know About #Blockchain — https://hrbar.co/2wWWKfg
Myla Denise @MylaDenise
Employers say college graduates lack soft skills as they enter the workforce. One university is making a conscious effort to better equip graduates with these types of skills. http://clomedia.com/2018/09/07/colleges-can-help-bridge-the-soft-skills-gap/ …
Mark C. Crowley @MarkCCrowley
A study published in the HBR found that 56% of American workers claim their boss is mildly or highly toxic.
Hannah Morgan @careersherpa
Overwhelming Career? How to Back out of Anything Gracefully http://dlvr.it/QjjTJp via @YouTern
Brian Tracy @BrianTracy
Discover how to quickly identify your most #important tasks that contribute the most value to your #business and #career >> http://bit.ly/2Nvewxr
Secure Recruitment @_securerecruit
The motivation to achieve your #career goals must come from within yourself, not from the encouragement of others.

Sheldrake Point Winery launches geothermal wine-production facility
OVID — Sheldrake Point Winery in Ovid in Seneca County plans to use its new 7,000-square-foot geothermal wine-production facility this fall as it “continues to build upon its sustainability initiatives.” “With construction nearing completion,” the winery held an official unveiling of the building on Aug. 25, per a news release issued that same day. In
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OVID — Sheldrake Point Winery in Ovid in Seneca County plans to use its new 7,000-square-foot geothermal wine-production facility this fall as it “continues to build upon its sustainability initiatives.”
“With construction nearing completion,” the winery held an official unveiling of the building on Aug. 25, per a news release issued that same day.
In response to a CNYBJ inquiry, the business declined to disclose the cost of the project or how it financed the effort.
Several firms worked on the project, according to a blog post on the project on the winery’s website. Some of the firms involved included Conley & Son Excavating Co., Ltd. of Seneca Falls; Moravec Construction Services of Ithaca; Morton Buildings of Homer; NP Environmental of Utica; Pleasant Valley Electric of Ithaca; and Vance Metal of Geneva.
The winery, located at 7448 Country Road 153 in Ovid, has 20 employees in a mix of full- and part-time roles, Kyle Anne Pallischeck, marketing and sales manager at Sheldrake Point Winery, said in an email.
Project purpose
The previous facility, used for winemaking since 2001, was outfitted with solar panels in 2004 which powered the entire building. However, most winemaking activities happened on an outdoor crush pad, with tanks “exposed to the elements year-round.”
Breaking ground on the new building in the spring of 2017, the company chose to move wine production indoors to a geothermally heated and cooled facility. The winery could then make wine “in an environment that is closer to a true cellar by taking advantage of the desirable temperature of the earth.”
“Our shift to geothermal heating and cooling, in addition to our existing solar-panel installation, represents our commitment to increasing efficiency, decreasing waste, and finding sustainable solutions to meet our growing needs,” David Wiemann, vineyard manager, said in the release.
As the cost and availability of renewable energy changes, it is “important” that the winery take steps to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels,” Chuck Tauck, owner of Sheldrake Point Winery, said.
“Geothermal energy is very well suited to the wine industry, when the differential between ground temperature and the cool confines of a winery environment create really meaningful efficiencies. We believe in doing what we can to harvest such efficiencies and reduce our dependence on conventional energy,” said Tauck.
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