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Finger Lakes Gateway (a DBA of SCOPED, Inc.) is pleased to share updates to Schuyler County’s Façade Improvement Program , strengthening our commitment to supporting small businesses, revitalizing commercial districts, and encouraging private investment across the county. Since launching in 2022, the program has awarded grants to 31 businesses , leveraging an estimated $2 million in private investment  from approximately $292,000 in public funding —an impressive 8:1 private-t

A place to work through business challenges together. Schuypreneur Boot Camp returns in January 2026 with a focus on practical tools that can help startups and small business owners move forward in an increasingly complex business environment. The first session of the year will focus on a challenge many businesses face: understanding their market . AI for Market Research Competitors, Market Sizing & Industry Trends 📅 Wednesday, January 28, 2026 🕔 5:00–6:30 PM 📍 FLX Works ✔

As interest in plant-based ingredients accelerates nationwide, Upstate New York is emerging as a surprising testbed for a crop not traditionally associated with the Northeast: chickpeas . What began as small experimental plantings has evolved into a multi-year effort involving farmers, researchers, food processors, and economic development partners across the region. This year’s harvest offers new insights—and thanks to new grant funding—sets the stage for the most comprehens