Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship graduates its first class

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BRIGHTON, N.Y. — Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship on Friday held a graduation ceremony for its inaugural class two years after opening its doors, calling it a “significant milestone.” The students completed the institute’s professional certificate in business and entrepreneurship — described as an “accelerated, non-traditional” business-education program designed to “equip them with practical […]

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Onondaga County seeks interest in industrial-treatment train for Clay wastewater-treatment plant

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CLAY, N.Y. — Onondaga County on Monday issued a request for qualifications (RFQ) for design-build services for a new industrial-treatment train (ITT) at the Oak

New executive director appointed at Greater Syracuse Business Development Corp.

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Brian Bund is the new executive director of the Greater Syracuse Business Development Corporation (GSBDC). In this role, Bund is the manager of the certified development corporation and provides strategic leadership to achieve GSBDC’s mission and the board’s vision, overseeing all aspects of program marketing, loan production, processing, servicing and liquidation, according

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Bassett Healthcare Network awarded more than $7.6 million in grants to expand services

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COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — New York has awarded the Bassett Healthcare Network, based in Cooperstown, more than $7.6 million in grant funds through its Statewide Health

New York manufacturing index hits highest level since late 2024

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New York manufacturing activity expanded in the latest month with a key benchmark hitting a level not seen since late last year. The general business

Anonymous donor gives Binghamton University $22 million for athletics program

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VESTAL, N.Y. — Binghamton University says an anonymous donor provided $22 million “to enhance scholarship support for its NCAA Division I athletics programs.” At the

First Source FCU breaks ground on new Herkimer branch

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HERKIMER, N.Y. — First Source Federal Credit Union (FCU) announced it has started the groundwork for a new branch office in Herkimer, scheduled for completion

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Syracuse Cultural Festivals Fund offers grants to boost local events

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Cultural Festivals Fund has $135,000 available to help produce local events, and the Downtown Syracuse Foundation, Inc. is accepting applications from interested organizations. Festivals planned to be held between October 2025 and September 2026 are eligible for consideration and applications may be submitted for grant amounts between $3,000 and $10,000

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Festivals planned to be held between October 2025 and September 2026 are eligible for consideration and applications may be submitted for grant amounts between $3,000 and $10,000 per festival.

The City of Syracuse established the fund in “recognition of how festivals and event programming foster a vibrant community,” per the announcement.

Grant dollars are intended to support nonprofit community groups in delivering celebratory events that focus on a particular theme. The events must be free for the public to attend (with no ticket purchase necessary), take place in public spaces, and offer entertainment and/or activities for attendees.

Grants are intended to reimburse organizers for eligible expenses associated with awarded festivals and events. Applications should be submitted at least two months prior to the event or program date. The first round of applications is due at 11:59 pm on Aug. 19. Additional rounds of funding will be offered depending on the availability of money.

The Downtown Syracuse Foundation will evaluate applications based on various criteria including how the festival or event attracts visitors to public spaces; the extent to which it enhances the community’s awareness of cultural and artistic resources; and its capacity to foster appreciation for diverse cultures, traditions, and art forms.

Evaluators will place additional consideration on events that “create opportunities to celebrate the rich diversity of our region and highlight the artistic opportunities found within our city,” the announcement said.

The nonprofit Downtown Syracuse Foundation works to conduct research, identify best policies and practices, secure resources, and implement programs and projects to support the revitalization of downtown Syracuse.

Those interested in applying can visit the following website to learn more and download the application: https://downtownsyracuse.com/events/syracuse-cultural-festivals-fund

Home HeadQuarters is Syracuse recipient of $200K KeyBank bicentennial grant

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse–based Home HeadQuarters, Inc. will use a $200,000 philanthropic grant from the KeyBank Foundation to support its Affordable Capital Capacity Building project. The funding is meant to “celebrate 200 years of KeyBank’s service to communities across the nation,” per the bank’s announcement. The KeyBank Foundation is donating $200,000 to community-development efforts in

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse–based Home HeadQuarters, Inc. will use a $200,000 philanthropic grant from the KeyBank Foundation to support its Affordable Capital Capacity Building project.

The funding is meant to “celebrate 200 years of KeyBank’s service to communities across the nation,” per the bank’s announcement. The KeyBank Foundation is donating $200,000 to community-development efforts in each of KeyBank’s 27 markets.

The money is part of Key’s special bicentennial grant program designed to strengthen Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and foundations that play a “critical role” in advancing affordable housing and small-business development.

KeyBank awarded the grant during the bank’s bicentennial celebration in Syracuse on July 29. Chris Gorman, chairman and CEO of Cleveland, Ohio–based KeyCorp, and KeyBank colleagues attended the event.

“Supporting organizations like Home HeadQuarters is a big part of KeyBank’s purpose of helping the communities we serve thrive,” Stephen Fournier, Central New York market president at KeyBank, said. “We are here not only to serve our clients, but to invest in neighborhoods where we live and work – providing opportunities and making a difference in people’s lives. As we celebrate our bicentennial, we’re proud to partner with Home HeadQuarters and support their work to empower individuals with the tools and support they need to build bright futures.”

Home HeadQuarters is a nonprofit housing and community-development organization and certified CDFI. Its mission is to create housing and related opportunities and services in Central and Upstate New York that “improve the lives of underserved people and revitalize the communities in which they live,” per the KeyBank announcement.

“Home HeadQuarters is deeply honored to be named as the Syracuse awardee of KeyBank Foundation’s bicentennial celebration investment in Community Development Financial Institutions,” Kerry Quaglia, founder and CEO of Home HeadQuarters, said. “KeyBank’s recognition of the important role that CDFIs like Home HeadQuarters play in our community, especially for homeowners, is not only important and meaningful, but also vital to our efforts to advance and strengthen affordable housing in Central New York.”

About KeyCorp

In 2025, KeyCorp (NYSE: KEY) celebrates its bicentennial, marking 200 years of service to clients and communities from Maine to Alaska. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Key is one of the nation’s largest bank-based financial services companies, with assets of about $185 billion as of June 30.

Key provides deposit, lending, cash management, and investment services to individuals and businesses in 15 states under the name KeyBank National Association through a network of about 1,000 branches and about 1,200 ATMs.

KeyBank Foundation is a nonprofit charitable foundation that supports organizations and initiatives aimed at improving financial wellness, education, and community development.

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