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NSF awards FuzeHub $1M grant to lead program for advanced-materials activity
ALBANY — FuzeHub will use a $1 million grant to help it lead Upstate Makes, which it describes as a collaborative initiative to build New York’s advanced-materials ecosystem and “foster innovation-fueled economic growth.” The National Science Foundation awarded the funding, FuzeHub said in its July 10 announcement. FuzeHub is an Albany–based nonprofit that works to […]
Community Bank names CNY market regional president
DeWITT, N.Y. — Community Bank N.A. announced it has promoted Lindsay Weichert to the role of regional president of the bank’s Central New York market in Syracuse. In her new position, Weichert is responsible for leading business development and community-engagement activities while ensuring effective communication across all bank and non-bank lines of business in the
ADDISON, N.Y. — A former clerk-treasurer for the Steuben County Village of Addison government will serve between three and nine years in state prison for stealing over $1.1 million from the village. That’s according to a news release from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, issued jointly with the Steuben County District Attorney Brooks
Key Private Bank has promoted Heather Reed to VP and relationship manager. In her new role, Reed will work directly with the local Key Private
MVCC thINCubator, Clarkson, and Cornell awarded FuzeHub manufacturing grants
ALBANY, N.Y. — thINCubator in Utica, Clarkson University, and Cornell University are among seven nonprofits awarded manufacturing grants in this year’s second round of funding from FuzeHub. The Empire State Development-supported, manufacturing-grants program awarded $455,000 in grants to facilitate research and development, technical advancements, and process improvements for New York State manufacturers. Two applicants each
ANDRO’s Drozd named to FCC council, providing advice on the nation’s communications systems
ROME — The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently reappointed ANDRO Computational Solutions, LLC President and CEO Andrew L. Drozd to serve a two-year term on the Communications Security, Reliability, and Interoperability Council IX (CSRIC IX). The council provides recommendations to the FCC to promote the security, reliability, and interoperability of the nation’s communications systems. Drozd
Strategic Financial Services has named Max Berkovich portfolio manager and new partner. He is a seasoned investment professional with a strong track record in developing
Former CFO starts as president of Human Technologies and will become CEO at end of year
UTICA, N.Y. — Human Technologies (HT), a Utica–based a social enterprise employing people with disabilities, has a new president who will also become its new CEO to start 2025, the organization announced. HT’s board of directors approved the promotion of Carl Reistrom from chief financial officer to the role of president, effective June 1. Tim
AIS lands a nearly $55 million task order for research
ROME, N.Y. — Assured Information Security (AIS) has been awarded a $54.7 million task order intended to perform the research, selection, application, and delivery of anti-fragility measures to help the U.S. Air Force and its partnering combatant commands achieve cyber superiority, the company announced. The program, called Stalwart, will focus on capabilities that provide assurance
MACNY’s chief member engagement officer, Nave, retires
DeWITT — Cindy Nave recently retired as chief member engagement officer at MACNY, The Manufacturers Association. Nave retired, effective June 30, after working in key roles for 11 years at the organization. She served in her most-recent role since January 2022. Prior to that, Nave was MACNY’s chief operations officer. Throughout her tenure at MACNY,
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