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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

The New York State Canal Corporation (NYSCC) has announced a new Request for Qualifications (RFQ)  seeking organizations to design and operate recreational adventures  along the iconic New York State Canal System beginning in Summer 2026 . This opportunity is part of On the Canals , a statewide initiative that brings free, public outdoor activities to communities across the Erie, Champlain, Oswego, and Cayuga-Seneca Canals. The goal of the program is to introduce more New Yor