Upstate New York

Making Family Travel Easier This Holiday Season With Kid & Coe

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Sunday, November 5, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- THANKSGIVING and Christmas are traditionally the busiest travel days of the year, according to the TSA, who see the largest volumes of travelers through US airports in November, December and through to the early New Year period. It's a stressful time to travel – and even more so if you're traveling with babies and children in tow. That's where Kid & Coe comes in.

Key Points: 
  • Tips and tricks on taking the stress out of family trips this year from specialist family travel firm Kid & Coe.
  • "Travel with kids can be stressful – but it doesn't have to be," said Zoie Kingsbery Coe, founder of Kid & Coe.
  • Set up in 2013, Kid & Coe is a family travel platform offering hand-picked family-friendly places to stay in 50 countries around the world.
  • "Travel with kids can be stressful – but it doesn't have to be," said Zoie Kingsbery Coe, founder of Kid & Coe .

Grow-NY Food and Ag Summit to award $3 million in prize money to promote the future of food, agriculture and sustainable technologies

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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BINGHAMTON, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grow-NY, the largest global food and agriculture business competition, will host its two-day Food & Ag Summit on Tuesday, Nov. 14 and Wednesday, Nov. 15 in Binghamton, New York. Attendees have the option to participate in the Summit in-person or virtually. Twenty startup companies from around the world will participate in a live pitch competition, where seven winners will be selected to receive a combined total of $3 million in prize money, including a top award of $1 million. The Summit will feature an Ecosystem Expo and educational symposium, which will include thought-provoking panel discussions and fireside chats with industry leaders, startup founders, and key players in food and agriculture. The Summit is designed for startups, companies, investors, resource providers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and students interested in food production, sustainability, and environmental growth. 

Key Points: 
  • BINGHAMTON, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grow-NY, the largest global food and agriculture business competition, will host its two-day Food & Ag Summit on Tuesday, Nov. 14 and Wednesday, Nov. 15 in Binghamton, New York.
  • The Summit will feature an Ecosystem Expo and educational symposium, which will include thought-provoking panel discussions and fireside chats with industry leaders, startup founders, and key players in food and agriculture.
  • The Summit is designed for startups, companies, investors, resource providers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and students interested in food production, sustainability, and environmental growth.
  • Tickets to the awards ceremony and reception, which is just a short walk from the main Summit venue, are an additional $50.

Financial Institutions, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2023 Results

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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Net income was $14.0 million for the third quarter of 2023, compared to $14.4 million in the second quarter of 2023 and $13.9 million in the third quarter of 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Net income was $14.0 million for the third quarter of 2023, compared to $14.4 million in the second quarter of 2023 and $13.9 million in the third quarter of 2022.
  • Net interest income was $41.7 million for the third quarter of 2023, a decrease of $660 thousand from the second quarter of 2023 and a decrease of $1.4 million from the third quarter of 2022.
  • Noninterest expense was $34.7 million in the third quarter of 2023 compared to $33.8 million in the second quarter of 2023 and $32.8 million in the third quarter of 2022.
  • The effective tax rate was 14.8% for the third quarter of 2023, 14.4% for the second quarter of 2023, and 25.4% for the third quarter of 2022.

Mployer Advisor Announces 2023 Winners of Third Annual 'Top Employee Benefits Consultant Awards' in Upstate New York

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mployer Advisor, the leading independent platform for employers to research, review, and evaluate insurance brokers has named over 500 winners across more than 50 regions as part of its third annual "Top Employee Benefits Consultant Awards" for 2023. Mployer Advisor's Top Employee Benefits Consultant Award Program evaluates brokers based on breadth and depth of experience across employer industries, sizes, insurance products, and employer reviews. We recognize esteemed brokers that demonstrate market-leading competencies and a proven track record of success among employers, insurance providers, and peers.

Key Points: 
  • Mployer Advisor has named more than 500 winners in over 50 regions as part of its third annual 2023 awards.
  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mployer Advisor , the leading independent platform for employers to research, review, and evaluate insurance brokers has named over 500 winners across more than 50 regions as part of its third annual "Top Employee Benefits Consultant Awards" for 2023.
  • Our team is proud to recognize this group of 2023 top-rated insurance advisors as part of our third annual Top Employee Benefits Consultant Awards," said Brian Freeman, the Founder and CEO of Mployer Advisor.
  • The recipients of the 2023 "Top Employee Benefits Consultant Awards" for Upstate New York are as follows:

SAM NAZARIAN'S SBE, GLOBAL LEADER IN LIFESTYLE HOSPITALITY, APPOINTS TWO ADDITIONAL INDUSTRY VETERANS TO EXECUTIVE TEAM

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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MIAMI, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- sbe, the leading international lifestyle hospitality group that develops, manages and operates award-winning venues, announces the expansion of its executive team with the addition of two highly experienced industry veterans, Justin Fowler and Anthony Meidenbauer. With significant growth planned over the next years, sbe is excited to welcome the hospitality maestros to the leadership team to spearhead new growth initiatives.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- sbe , the leading international lifestyle hospitality group that develops, manages and operates award-winning venues, announces the expansion of its executive team with the addition of two highly experienced industry veterans, Justin Fowler and Anthony Meidenbauer.
  • Sam Nazarian, Founder & CEO of sbe states: "We are excited to welcome Justin Fowler and Anthony Meidenbauer to the sbe family.
  • Their deep industry knowledge and proven track records reinforce my continued confidence in this leadership team, and will be instrumental in driving sbe's growth and success in the ever-evolving hospitality landscape.
  • With the addition of Justin Fowler and Anthony Meidenbauer to its leadership team, sbe continues to strengthen its position as a global leader in lifestyle hospitality, poised for continued innovation and success.

Empire Access Expands Internet Services to Mount Morris and Perry

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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Empire Access , a fiber internet service provider declared the fastest internet in the Northeast, today announced it expects to complete its fiber optic network expansion to Mount Morris and Perry, New York, in the Fall of 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Empire Access , a fiber internet service provider declared the fastest internet in the Northeast, today announced it expects to complete its fiber optic network expansion to Mount Morris and Perry, New York, in the Fall of 2023.
  • Empire Access provides broadband internet services to homes, businesses, local governments, and municipalities across large areas of Upstate New York and Northern Pennsylvania.
  • Empire Access’ internet, named the fastest internet in the Northeast by PCMag , offers Gigabit-speed connectivity, which is often only available in larger metropolitan areas.
  • “We are excited by the opportunity to serve the people of Mount Morris and Perry,” says Jim Baase, CEO at Empire Access.

Roswell Park Cancer Innovation SurVaxM Granted FDA Fast Track Designation

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Saturday, October 14, 2023
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BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A promising cancer innovation developed at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center has been granted Fast Track Designation (FTD) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The designation awarded to MimiVax Inc. provides more extensive and accelerated access to FDA resources for the company's development of the novel cancer immunotherapy SurVaxM, which is now in late-stage trials around the country.

Key Points: 
  • The designation awarded to MimiVax Inc. provides more extensive, accelerated access to FDA resources supporting development of SurVaxM, which originated at Roswell Park.
  • BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A promising cancer innovation developed at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center has been granted Fast Track Designation (FTD) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
  • From the world's first chemotherapy research to the PSA prostate cancer biomarker, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center generates innovations that shape how cancer is detected, treated and prevented worldwide.
  • To learn more about Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Roswell Park Care Network, visit http://www.roswellpark.org , call 1-800-ROSWELL (1-800-767-9355) or email [email protected] .

Brand-Building Firm, 29 Design Studio is Now Agency 29

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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ROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 29 Design Studio, a leader in food, beverage, and agriculture marketing in Upstate New York, has rebranded to Agency 29.

Key Points: 
  • ROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 29 Design Studio, a leader in food, beverage, and agriculture marketing in Upstate New York, has rebranded to Agency 29.
  • The seed for the firm was planted sixteen years ago when the agency began as a freelance effort to provide design services to clients in all industries.
  • The last big change the agency made was in 2020 when the firm niched down to focus on the food, beverage, and agriculture industries.
  • Agency 29 works with food, beverage, and agriculture brands leveraging strategic insights and thoughtful marketing to create measurable change.

BriaCell Partners with New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS) for Pivotal Phase 3 Study of Bria-IMT™ in Advanced Breast Cancer

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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“Cancer is complex.

Key Points: 
  • “Cancer is complex.
  • It takes a village to care for a cancer patient.
  • At NYCBS, our mission is to offer cancer patients access to state-of-the-art treatments close to their homes, families, and support networks at convenient locations across Long Island, New York City, and Upstate New York,” stated Dr. Jeffrey Vacirca, CEO of NYCBS.
  • “Their insights and dedication to excellent patient care will be of utmost importance to us in our upcoming pivotal registration study.”

NextCorps Awarded $4.5 Million National Science Foundation Grant to Bolster Innovation in Deep Tech

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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ROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NextCorps, a non-profit that helps innovative technology companies launch and grow, announced today that it has been awarded a $4.5 million innovation grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). The grant (NSF-2334103) will be used to test a replicable model for better supporting the needs of early-stage, deep-tech businesses, improving the commercialization of new innovations, and strengthening economic development within region-specific technology hubs located across the U.S.

Key Points: 
  • ROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NextCorps , a non-profit that helps innovative technology companies launch and grow, announced today that it has been awarded a $4.5 million innovation grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) .
  • To test the model, Binghamton University’s Koffman Southern Tier Incubator will launch a new accelerator for startups working on energy storage applications.
  • “This generous grant from the NSF enables us to share the comprehensive, success-proven accelerator methodologies that we have created over the past two decades.
  • In the last five years alone, the non-profit has served 536 companies, and helped its startup clients raise $562 million in funding.