February 7 2025
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CEG Economic Development Week in Review February 3 – February 7, 2025

Stay up-to-date on business and economic development happenings in the Capital Region with the CEG Economic Development Week in Review. Don’t miss out on the developments that are transforming the region by following us on:

 

CEG IN THE NEWS

WXXI News: MCC joins push to boost New York’s high-tech workforce

Albany Business Review: ON-RAMP manufacturing jobs program to set up at former Saint Rose campus

NY.Gov: Jobs of the Future: Governor Hochul Announces Three New Locations Selected for $200 Million ON-RAMP Program

Times Union: Part of College of Saint Rose campus to be workforce training center

WAMC: New York Gov. Kathy Hochul calls for economic development center at former Saint Rose campus in Albany

WNYT News 13: Former Saint Rose campus may become Albany County offices

CBS 6: Albany County leaders react to ON-RAMP expansion at former Saint Rose campus

WGY: St. Rose Campus to Host New Workforce Center

 

REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEWS

Scout raises new investment, adds new tools for NIL and college athlete revenue sharing

“Capital Region-based startup Scout is gearing up for what could be its biggest year yet.

Scout is an investment platform geared toward helping athletes build long-term wealth, especially with money from name, image and deals. Rule changes in recent years now allow all NCAA DI, II and III college athletes to be compensated for the use of their NIL for promotional purposes.”

Kingsbury Printing Company Embraces Its Legacy While Forging A Bright Future

“In the heart of the Adirondack foothills, Kingsbury Printing Co., Inc. is undergoing a transformation. After over three decades of leadership by founders Bob and Jan Bombard, the reins have passed to the next generation. Daughter Victoria Bushey, VP of Finances, and her brother, Jason Bombard, Production Manager, are steering this well-established printing company into a future that honors its rich history while embracing the industry’s evolving demands.”

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