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Job Corps Recruitment is Nov. 4

October 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment

(Oneida, NY – Nov. 2011) Job Corps, administered by the U.S. Department of Labor, offers free career training for 16- to 24-year-olds in auto mechanics, auto body repair, medical and business office operations, certified nurse’s aide, licensed practical nursing, construction trades, culinary arts, security guard and more.

The program includes up to two years’ education and training, campus housing, meals and many other services.

There is no cost to eligible students; high school graduates and non-graduates may apply.

If needed, a student may earn a GED or high school diploma while training for a career at Job Corps. Orientation and application interviews will be held Friday, Nov. 4, at 10 a.m. at Working Solutions, 1006 Oneida Plaza Drive, Oneida.

Interested students must call (315) 478-5529 ext. 103 to see if they are eligible for the program and to find out what documents to bring.

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ARC to Host Job Fair for those with Developmental Disabilities

October 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment

(Oneida, NY – Oct. 2011) For many people, graduating from high school or college and obtaining employment is typically thought of as a natural step in life.

However, for a person with a developmental disability, finding a rewarding career can be challenging. They may need to strengthen necessary skills, or there may be a communication barrier between the job-seeker and prospective employer.

Employers can receive state and federal tax credit incentives for hiring a person with a disability as well as on-site job coaching support for their employee. With proper assistance and guidance, people with developmental disabilities can find rewarding employment in the community and employers can be proud to have skilled, dependable staff.

Through the hard work of agencies such as Alternatives Vocational Services (AVS) at Madison Cortland ARC, businesses are tapping into the potential of a labor pool that was previously overlooked. With assistance from AVS, people have obtained jobs at local retail stores, restaurants, hotels and colleges.

To celebrate this achievement, AVS is proud to observe October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month by participating in Disability Mentoring Day activities. On Friday Oct. 21, Madison Cortland ARC and Madison-Oneida BOCES will jointly host a job fair for people with developmental disabilities. The fair will feature information on ACCES-VR services (formerly called VESID), money management tips for job seekers, mock interview activities, and more.

“Some of the many obstacles people with disabilities have when it comes to obtaining employment comes down to things such as transportation and the type of diploma they receive,” explains Renee MacDonald, Transitional Advocate at AVS, “We work with job –seekers to find ways they can maximize their potential through training and special events like Disability Mentoring Day.”

“This is just one more rung on the ladder to full inclusion in the community for people with developmental disabilities,” continues MacDonald, “One hundred percent of our focus is on preparing adults for the job market, and assisting high school students with putting together a solid plan for what they would like to accomplish after graduation. This event is the perfect opportunity to connect potential employees with enthusiastic employers.”

Some of the area businesses and agencies that will be on hand at the 5th Annual Disability Mentoring Day include: Oneida Savings Bank, the Turning Stone Resort, Morrisville Auxiliary Corp., Manpower, Madison Cortland ARC and Oneida Healthcare.

If your business is interested in participating in job placement programs at AVS or Disability Mentoring Day call Alternatives Vocational Services at 315-363-3315 ext. 5170.

 

 

 

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Coalition Launching Search for Executive Director

October 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Madison County Literacy Coalition

By Michael R. Drahos

(Madison County, NY – Oct. 2011) On Wednesday, the Madison County Literacy Coalition met to review its work from the past three years and launch its search for an executive director.  The executive director will be responsible for providing leadership in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the projects within the scope of the Coalition.

Over the course of the past three years, the MCLC has gathered broad-based support and commitment among colleagues in public, civic, philanthropic and faith communities. In particular, the MCLC has developed our five-year strategic plan for addressing challenges in improving reading achievement, among other literacy-related issues across the lifespan in Madison County.

The network of partners includes 11 public school districts, the Board of Cooperative Educational Services, nine public libraries, more than 20 not-for-profit organizations, three higher learning institutions, two providers of early childhood programs, the Child Care Coordinating Council, numerous faith-based institutions, businesses, the Madison County Board of Supervisors and local, state, and federal elected officials.

More information about the coalition can be found at madisoncountyliteracycoalition.org/.

The new executive director will help lead the coalition as it addresses the myriad literacy needs in Madison County, including assisting the estimated 5,520 individuals in the county who need adult literacy services (currently only 250 adults are served); responding to the reality that 79 percent of the children under 5 years of age in Madison County are not enrolled in early education programs and trying to create a system to improve outreach efforts of providers that are currently fragmented and insufficient to respond to county literacy needs.

Individuals can find out more about the position by contacting Carolyn Gerakopoulos at the Oneida Public Library (cgerakopoulos@midyork.org ).  Candidates who are interested should submit a cover letter and resume by Oct. 21 to the Oneida Public Library, which is the fiscal agent for the Coalition.

Michael Drahos, superintendent of Madison-Eaton Central Schools, is chairman of the Managing Partners Committee, the chief executive committee of the Coalition.

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Annual Employee Recognitions Announced

October 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment

(Wampsville, NY – Oct. 2011) Every year, Madison County recognizes its long-term employees for their years of dedicated service to its citizens. Two receptions will be held honoring a total of 61 employees with 910 years of combined service in 14 different departments.

The programs will be held as follows:

On Tuesday, Oct. 11, at 1:30 p.m. in the Supervisors’ Chambers, long-term employees from management, the New York State Nurses Association, the Teamsters Local 182, the Madison County Deputy Sheriff’s Police Benevolent Association, the CSEA Blue (except for Highway employees) and the CSEA White Collar Unit will be recognized.

On Tuesday, Oct. 25, at 8 a.m. at the VFW – Canastota, CSEA Blue Collar Unit Highway employees will be recognized.

Madison County Board of Supervisors Chairman John M. Becker will present the awards to the honorees on behalf of the county. Other Madison County Supervisors will also be in attendance.

The Madison County Board of Supervisors wishes to express their sincere appreciation to those employees with 35, 30, 25, 20, 15 and 10 years’ of continuous service.

35 Years of Service

Cindy L. Urtz, Board of Supervisors

30 Years of Service

Craig L. North, County Buildings

25 Years of Service

Rebecca L. Brothers, Social Services; Bradley A. Coye, Social Services; Janet M. Gillette, Social Services; Robert F. Kirley, Highway; Jill S. Moore, Probation; June M. Smith, Social Services; Paula M. Tayntor, Treasurer’s Office; Debra A. Whiting, Social Services; Dr. James A. Yonai, Mental Health

20 Years of Service

Patricia A. Baldwin, Sheriff’s Office; Michael A. Fitzgerald, Social Services; Kelly J. Golley, Public Health; Daris G. Kosinski, Social Services; Patricia G. Middleton, Social Services

15 Years of Service

Joseph A. Barres, Highway; Laura P. Costello, Elections; Carl E. Cramphin, Highway; Diane E. Cromp, Social Services; Sandra A. Eaton, Social Services; Walter A. Eaton, Highway; Henry R. Havener, Highway; Walter A. Hoffman, Social Services; Sandra M. Jordan, Treasurer’s; Joseph A. Karhnak, Sheriff’s Office; Rebecca S. Marsala, Treasurer’s Office; Patricia A. Platt, Social Services; Mary Ellen Rose, Planning; Douglas E. Winn, Highway

10 Years of Service

Lynda M. Anderson, Public Health; Roy A. Augustine, Employment & Training; Shannon L. Augustine, Sheriff’s Office; Jamie L. Badgley, Sheriff’s Office; Tayah A. Beebe, Social Services; Emily M. Cameron, Social Services; Tiffany A. Canning, Social Services; Karen M. Cary, Public Health; Doreen E. Cunningham, Public Health; Ralph L. DeForest, Sheriff’s Office; Lorrie A. Disbrow, Social Services; Cindy J. Edick, Treasurer’s Office; Barnard G. Freeborn, Jr., Highway; Roxanne R. Holdridge, Social Services; Christopher L. Jones, Sheriff’s Office; Julie A. Jones, Social Services; Darren J. Ladd, Sheriff’s Office; Joseph W. Loosman, Jr., Highway; Sally G. Makarchuk, Treasurer’s Office; Michael T. March, Solid Waste; Jonathan R. Marshall, Sheriff’s Office; Heather A. Orsino, Social Services; Wayne S. Perkins, Social Services; Jesica L. Prievo, Social Services; Gina L. Relyea, Public Health; Theresa M. Sgarlata, County Clerk’s; Sondra M. Shantel, Social Services; Susan E. Soule, Mental Health; Robin L. Warner, Public Health; Gwendalyn F. Williamson, Planning; Carolyn M. Wilsch, Social Services

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Agency Links Youth to Their Futures

September 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Dr. Dechert and Kayleigh

 

Pictured are Dr. Jennifer Dechert from the Madison County Mental Health Department and Kayleigh Ackerman during a job shadow experience.

Madison County Youth Bureau News

(Wampsville, NY) The Madison County Youth Bureau has been working for a number of years to increase opportunities for high school youth to explore their futures. From January 2008 to May 2011, the Youth Bureau has coordinated internship and job shadowing experiences for 92 high school students from eight Madison County school districts.

These experiences were planned in cooperation with 12 Madison County departments with a total of 50 different career tracks being explored.

Short-term exposure to career opportunities at the county level illustrates how local government functions and how the county’s systems relate across departments and into the community. Staff provide insight on the duties and skills of their positions, information on related career tracks and hands-on exposure.

Job shadowing can be completed in one day. Depending on a department’s needs, an internship may be available to students over a longer period. Internships address a need within a department that can be met through the activities of the student, providing a mutually beneficial experience.

“Many high school students have a preconceived notion of what a job is like,” said Tina Louis, MCYB youth development specialist. “They leave their shadow or intern experience with a new perception and are thankful they now understand the specific skills and responsibilities involved in a position.”

“I have found students tend to believe what they see on television, like CSI and NCIS,” said Deputy Jay Pokorny of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. “Constant exposure to these types of shows leads people to believe that evidence can be located, collected and tested in the laboratory resulting in an arrest in an hour. I realize science has made great advances in the world of DNA collection and analysis; however, this takes time, sometimes weeks or months, to get identification results back from the lab.”

Louis said students in past job-shadowing experiences have shared that they benefitted from the experience. Some students, undecided about their futures, said the experience helped clarify the field and gave insight into the mindset and education needed to be successful.

Kayleigh Ackerman, a graduate of Canastota High School, will be a junior at LeMoyne College majoring in psychology with a concentration in childhood and special education. Ackerman completed a job shadow with Mental Health in spring 2009.

“It was a great opportunity,” Ackerman said. “It opened my eyes to the spectrum of what I could do and helped me firm up my decisions for college.”

“The best part about setting up the experience for youth is the great variety of fields there are to choose from on the county campus,” Louis said, adding career tracks range in education and skill level, allowing students to learn about jobs requiring a diploma and training, certification, two-year, four-year or advanced degrees.

The county recently adopted a policy to support county departments in facilitating job shadowing and internship opportunities for high school students. Departments interested in offering these activities now have a format to support their efforts to ensure meaningful opportunities are provided.

Shadows and internships are dependent on staff availability, and students must complete an application to be considered for participation. Students can check with their school if credit is offered for the experience and whether the school will consider the experience an excused absence.

For more information, call Louis at 366-2895.

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Job Corps Orientation and Interviews Offered

September 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment

(Oneida, NY – Sept. 2011) Job Corps, administered by the U.S. Dept. of Labor, offers free career training for 16 to 24 year olds in auto mechanics, auto body repair, medical and business office, C.N.A., L.P.N, construction trades, culinary arts, security guard and more.

The program includes up to two years education and training, campus housing, meals and many other services. There is no cost to eligible students.

Both high school graduates and non-graduates may apply.  If needed, a student can also get a GED or high school diploma – at the same time they train for a career at Job Corps.

Orientation and Application Interviews will be held on Friday Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. at Working Solutions, 1006 Oneida Plaza Dr. in Oneida.

Interested students must call (315) 478-5529 ext. 103 to see if they are eligible for the program and to find out what documents to bring.

 

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Exploring the Search for Meaningful Employment and Financial Stability

September 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment

(Cazenovia, NY – Sept. 2011) Cazenovia College’s 11th Annual Paul J. Schupf Lecture, on Wednesday, Sept. 7, at 7 p.m., in McDonald Lecture Hall, Eckel Hall, on Lincklaen St. in Cazenovia, features James Simon Kunen, an active participant in one of the most important moments in the student movement of the 1960s: the 1968 uprising at Columbia University.

He is best known for his 1968 memoir of that protest, The Strawberry Statement: Notes of a College Revolutionary.

Kunen was a student at Columbia University during the 1968 student protests. The Strawberry Statement documents Columbia University’s controversial involvement with the government’s Institute for Defense Analyses, Kunen’s experiences during the antiwar student strike, and his generation’s efforts to change the world.

“I will focus on the subject of my current book, Diary of a Company Man, which is the need to find meaning in your work while at the same time achieving some degree of economic security – and how the economic downturn has actually spurred some people in new directions,” Kunen said. “This topic is also illustrated by my own journey, and thus comprises some reference to The Strawberry Statement – who I thought I was then, who I think I am now, and the relation between the two.”

Experiences as a field journalist from Vietnam for True magazine after his graduation from Columbia led to Kunen’s writing of Standard Operating Procedure: Notes of a Draft-Age American (1971). After this, he earned his juris doctorate degree from the New York University School of Law and became a public defender in Washington, D.C.

Kunen now teaches English as a second language at LaGuardia Community College in Queens. He served as senior editor for corporate communications at Time Warner Inc. in New York City; senior editor for non-celebrity news for People magazine; was a contributing writer for Timemagazine, and assistant op-ed editor for Newsday, in addition to other roles in education, law and in human services.

For more information contact Dr. John Robert Greene, Paul J. Schupf Professor, History and Humanities, and college archivist at 315-655-7229, or by email at rgreene@cazenovia.edu.

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McKellips New AED Specialist

August 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Excited to bring passion of agriculture to Madison County

(Madison County, NY – Aug. 2011) Madison County’s Agricultural Economic Development (AED) Program and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Madison County are pleased to welcome Beth McKellips – the new AED Specialist.

McKellips grew up in Minnesota where natural resources and agriculture weave across the landscape. She spent her childhood surrounded by farmers and foresters. After attending college near Seattle, she worked at a web design company for several years.

While earning a Master’s degree in City and Regional Planning at the University of Pennsylvania, McKellip’s completed several projects on regional agricultural systems and ran a CSA and farmers’ market in Philadelphia. She said she can’t wait to bring her passion for agriculture to Madison County and is most excited to meet the community and explore how agriculture can enhance social and economic vitality in the county.

“We conducted quite a search to find Beth,” said Bee Tolman, Chair of the AED Program Committee. “The AED Program is trying to meet the needs of the diverse range of farmers in this County.  We were looking for an AED Specialist who was passionate about agriculture, enthusiastic, able to understand our complex program very quickly, help us to implement the program, and work with us as the program grows in the future. We were very impressed by Beth’s skills and energy, and we are very excited to welcome her to Madison County.”

“The AED Program Committee also really appreciates the support given to us by the Madison County Board of Supervisors in funding this position,” Tolman added. “They clearly understand the needs of our farming community for programs that will help them to find new markets for their products.”

The mission for the Agricultural Economic Development Program is: to maintain, develop, and promote a viable agricultural economy that benefits Madison County. The priorities for achieving that mission: 1) marketing Madison County’s agricultural products and services by creating market opportunities and encouraging value-added enterprises; 2) maintaining an appropriate agricultural land base to support a viable agricultural economy in Madison County by assisting existing Madison County farmers and attracting and supporting new farmers.

To contact Beth McKellips or the AED Program, call 684-3001 x 126.

 

 

 

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Tait Joins Hunt Real Estate

August 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Tait, Tom

(Cazenovia, NY – Aug. 2011) Hunt Real Estate Corporation announces the addition of Thomas Tait to their team at the Cazenovia office. Tait, a lifelong resident of Cazenovia, serves as a realtor and will cover Madison and Onondaga counties.

Since graduating from Nazareth College in 1990, Tait has served in an array of leadership capacities including village of Cazenovia Trustee, chief of the Cazenovia Fire Department, president of the Madison County Fire Chiefs Association, member of the town of Cazenovia Planning Board, president of the Cazenovia Rotary Club, president of the Cazenovia Civic Club and vice president of the Cazenovia Preservation Foundation.

Tait has also served on the Greater Cazenovia Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, The Executive Committee of Cazenovia Area Planning project and founded the village of Cazenovia Tree Commission. He received the Greater Syracuse 40 Under 40 Award, Madison County Firefighter of the Year Award, Cazenovia Preservation Association’s Community Appreciation Award, Rotary International’s Paul Harris Fellowship Award and Nazareth College’s Outstanding Alumnus Award.

Professionally Tait has served in a sales capacity for the past 21 years, the majority as a Certified Arborist with the F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Co.

“My detailed knowledge of Madison County and the eastern suburbs of Onondaga County provide me with an excellent background for the real estate profession,” Tait said. “In addition, my solid understanding of building construction coupled with my lengthy career in the fields of landscape development and arboriculture allow me to provide my clients with a skill set that is vitally important in today’s real estate market.”

“My interest in the real estate profession dates back to the mid 1990’s,” Tait said. “I have always admired the idea of providing a caring, informative and diligent approach to clients who are buying or selling a home and for me now is the perfect time to joint Hunt Real Estate. In my personal and professional life I strive for quality in everything that I do. Those that know me know that loyalty is paramount. I am committed to serve those looking to buy or sell a home with a tireless work ethic, strong knowledge of the market and strict adherence to our Code of Ethics.”

Thomas Tait can be reached at 657.0473 or e-mail, ttait@twcny.rr.com.

 

 

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Parker Named Service Superstar for July

August 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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(Oneida, Verona, NY – Aug. 2011) Steven Parker of Oneida has been named Oneida Nation Service Superstar for the month of July for providing legendary service to resort guests.

Parker has been a security officer at Turning Stone Resort Casino for more than four years. A Service Superstar is an employee who creates a service experience so memorable that it inspires others to do the same.

Monthly winners are eligible for the Annual Legendary Superstar Award and each receives a SāvOn Gift Card and a Turning Stone Resort Gift Certificate.

 

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Murphy Joins USC The Business College

August 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment

(Canastota, Utica, Oneonta, NY – Aug. 2011) USC The Business College, with locations in Utica, Canastota and Oneonta, has appointed Dr. Daniel J. Murphy, Ph.D. as its new Executive Vice President of Academics.

“We are pleased to add the esteemed Dr. Murphy to the administration of our college,” said Philip M. Williams, President. “He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience with him to the position, and our entire student body, faculty and staff, are most assuredly going to benefit from that experience.”

Murphy has a long and extensive career in higher education. After a sixteen-year stint at the SUNY Institute of Technology in which he held positions ranging from Associate Professor in the Communication and Humanities Department to Dean of the School of Arts & Sciences to Interim Vice President for Student Affairs to Graduate Program Director, among numerous others, he took a position with Herkimer County Community College as the Dean of Academic Affairs and Chief Academic Officer.

Murphy has broad and wide-ranging experience in curriculum development, program, course and general education assessment, enrollment management, recruitment, retention and international programming, and the higher education accreditation process.

Murphy earned a B.A. in English from Iona College, an M.A. in English from Boston College, and his Doctorate in Communication and Rhetoric from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

The Barneveld resident has authored or co-authored over 15 published pieces, has led a team that created a fund raising plan to endow new scholarships in excess of a quarter-million dollars, and is a frequent presenter at conferences, meetings and seminars.

Murphy maintains an active role in the GENESIS Group Higher Education Task Force for the Mohawk Valley and the Rotary Club of Utica.  He also serves on the Judging Panel of the Trenton, New York Chamber of Commerce Business Endowment Award.

Additionally, Murphy has been frequently recognized for his work, including receiving the Outstanding Service and Dedication Award in 2007 from the State of New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, The Utica/Rome Student Association Excellence in Teaching Award in 2000 at SUNY Institute of Technology, and the State University of NY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching.

Murphy is noted for securing research grants to further his academic fields of study.

 

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Becker Named to State Council

July 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Cuomo Launches Central New York Regional Economic Development Council

Martha E. Conway

(Sullivan, Wampsville – July 26, 2011) In a move to drive local economic development and improve the business climate across New York state, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has created the Central New York Regional Economic Development Council.

Madison County Board of Supervisors Chairman John M. Becker (R,C,I – Sullivan) was named Monday, July 25, to the council, which will be led by Syracuse University Chancellor Nancy Cantor and CenterState CEO President Rob M. Simpson.

“As everybody knows, I’m all about economic development,” Becker said. “I will have to play it by ear and see how it goes; there are a lot of people on that committee.”

According to Cuomo’s office, the group will redesign the relationship between state government and businesses to stimulate regional economic development and create jobs statewide. The Governor was joined by Lieutenant Governor Robert Duffy, local officials, business leaders, and community members to launch the Regional Council at the Convention Center at OnCenter in Syracuse Tuesday.

Cantor and Simpson, who will serve as regional co-chairs, will lead the effort to coordinate the economic development of Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, Onondaga and Oswego counties.

“For too long, Albany has imposed one-size-fits-all economic development plans across the state, ignoring the unique assets and challenges of each region,” Cuomo said Tuesday. “Today, we are taking a new approach. With the Regional Councils, we will empower individual areas like Central New York to chart their own courses for job creation and growth, and we will send a clear message that New York is open for business.”

The Regional Councils represent a fundamental shift in the state’s approach to economic development, from a top-down development model to a community-based approach that emphasizes regions’ unique assets, harnesses local expertise and empowers each region to set plans and priorities, Cuomo said.

State officials say New York’s economic development efforts are managed through dozens of separate state and local agencies; Cuomo said the Regional Councils will bring together stakeholders in every region of the state to serve as a coordinated point of contact for economic development.

“Each Regional Council will be chaired by Lt. Gov. Robert Duffy and will be led by two regional co-chairs from the business and academic community,” Cuomo said. “Additional membership is comprised of local leaders from business, academia, labor, agriculture, nonprofits and community-based organizations.”

Each Regional Council will develop a plan for the development of its region. The state will work with the Regional Councils to align state resources and policies, eliminate unnecessary barriers to growth and prosperity and streamline the delivery of government services and programs to help the Regional Councils carry out their plans for development.

Cuomo said he has made changes to the state’s economic development grant application process to support the councils.

“A new Consolidated Funding Application combines resources from dozens of existing programs and allows the councils to apply for $1 billion in state funding for projects they determine to be part of their regional strategy,” he said.

“Gov. Cuomo’s regional approach is exactly what we need to jumpstart growth and create jobs,” Cantor said. “Our Regional Economic Development Council will take cross-sector collaboration to a whole new level by leveraging the expansive array of public-private partnerships we’ve been forging throughout the region and tapping Central New York’s strengths. I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Rob Simpson and all the exceptional community and business leaders who are already collaborating in unprecedented ways to remake our regional economy.”

“Gov. Cuomo’s regional plan recognizes that New York’s economy is as diverse as its citizens and too complex for Albany to take on alone,” Simpson said. “The challenges and opportunities facing Central New York are unique and require more than one-size-fits-all investments by the state. By engaging our region’s business, academic and public sector partners, the governor will get the best from Central New York, and we will be a vibrant contributor to New York’s overall economic health. I applaud the governor’s leadership on this and look forward to working together to forge a more business-friendly Empire State.”

Cuomo created the Regional Councils through Executive Order. The 10 Regional Councils cover the Capital Region, Central New York, Finger Lakes, Long Island, Mid-Hudson, Mohawk Valley, New York City, North Country, Southern Tier and Western New York.

Becker said he’s not thrilled at being an ex officio, non-voting member.

“But I am glad to be at the table and have some say in the matter, representing Madison County and educating other community leaders and decision-makers about the special challenges and assets we have here,” Becker said.

For more information, visit nyopenforbusiness.com.

Martha E. Conway is Managing Editor for the Madison County Courier. She can be reached at 315.813.0124 or by emailing martha@m3pmedia.com. Follow her on Twitter at twitter.com/marthaeconway or become a friend on Facebook at facebook.com/meconway.
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