<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Schuyler County Partnership for Economic Development]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finger Lakes Gateway is a DBA of SCOPED Inc. The lead Economic Development Agency for Schuyler County, NY. ]]></description><link>https://www.flxgateway.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:31:33 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.flxgateway.com/pl/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Talks on Tap Brings Learning to Life—One Conversation at a Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[What happens when you combine a local brewery, a curious audience, and a great speaker? You get Talks on Tap —a new happy hour speaker series designed to make learning accessible, informal, and engaging. In collaboration with Two Goats Brewing and Barstool University, this series invites the community to grab a drink, ask questions, and explore new ideas in a relaxed setting. These aren’t long lectures. They’re short, thoughtful talks followed by conversation—designed for real engagement and...]]></description><link>https://www.flxgateway.com/post/talks-on-tap-brings-learning-to-life-one-conversation-at-a-time</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69caa8eb9ff7d57ccdbb31e1</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Event]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:55:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/42f1b4_d7040d8936674c9098b960b9ca8f8fc4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_961,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>wendy7316</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[FLX Gateway Receives Invest in Rural America Designee for the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit]]></title><description><![CDATA[FLX Gateway has been selected as a SelectUSA Invest in Rural America designee  for the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit , representing Schuyler County, New York. This designation places Schuyler County among a select group of rural communities across the country that are working to attract new investment and expand economic opportunity. The SelectUSA Investment Summit, hosted by the U.S. Department of Commerce, is the premier event dedicated to promoting foreign direct investment (FDI) in the...]]></description><link>https://www.flxgateway.com/post/flx-gateway-receives-invest-in-rural-america-designee-for-the-2026-selectusa-investment-summit</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b99d8a3df4a8950cf5f7b1</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Event]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:33:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/42f1b4_f20b9eb63d054be4a85bcfa34ad776fc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_511,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>wendy7316</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[March 2026 Boot Camp: Resources to Help You Hire and Keep Employees]]></title><description><![CDATA[For many small businesses, one of the biggest challenges right now is finding and keeping reliable employees. Between seasonal fluctuations, training needs, and a competitive labor market, hiring can feel like a constant uphill battle. The March Schuypreneur Boot Camp  will focus on practical workforce resources that are available locally to help businesses recruit, train, and retain employees. Representatives from Chemung Schuyler Steuben Workforce NY  will join us to explain how their...]]></description><link>https://www.flxgateway.com/post/march-2026-boot-camp-resources-to-help-you-hire-and-keep-employees</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b059b600ff578fc8e9aaf2</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Event]]></category><category><![CDATA[Schuypreneur]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:00:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/42f1b4_169d87815762461f95ede06fc47e4e69~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_644,h_348,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>wendy7316</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canal System 2026 Grants Announced — Watkins Glen Among Awardees]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York State Canal System has announced its 2026 Tourism Infrastructure and Events Grant awardees — and Watkins Glen is a double recipient this year. The Village of Watkins Glen  has been awarded funding for the Clute Park Pavilion Update , which will enhance the waterfront with the design and construction of a new multi-use pavilion. The pavilion will provide a safe, inclusive, and comfortable gathering space for residents and visitors enjoying Clute Park and Seneca Lake. In addition,...]]></description><link>https://www.flxgateway.com/post/canal-system-2026-grants-announced-watkins-glen-among-awardees</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a09134dd752dedab92492b</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Grant Funding]]></category><category><![CDATA[Event]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:34:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/42f1b4_140dc4f6b8b644ccb3449f59817048ed~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>wendy7316</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYSEG Grant Supports National Marketing of Schuyler County Business Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[FLX Gateway has received a $30,000 grant from NYSEG to support national marketing of the Schuyler County Business Park, a New York State REDI Site – Gold designated location in Schuyler County. The grant will fund participation in national site selection conferences, enhanced site listings, and updated marketing materials designed to connect this infrastructure-ready site with manufacturers and corporate decision-makers. What Is the Schuyler County Business Park? The Schuyler County Business...]]></description><link>https://www.flxgateway.com/post/nyseg-grant-supports-national-marketing-of-schuyler-county-business-park</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698e3af131ffa9c243627ff2</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Grant Funding]]></category><category><![CDATA[Business Park]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:46:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/42f1b4_93dab925bfa749088445499e9399fe92~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>wendy7316</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[February Schuypreneur Boot Camp: Using AI in Real-World Marketing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marketing tools are changing fast — and AI is everywhere. But for many small businesses, the bigger question isn’t what AI can do , it’s what actually helps . The February Schuypreneur Boot Camp  will focus on exactly that: how AI fits into real-world marketing work, where it adds value, and where it often causes more frustration than results. A practical conversation, not a sales pitch This session will be led by Brent Sharkey , a marketing professional with experience across industries...]]></description><link>https://www.flxgateway.com/post/february-schuypreneur-boot-camp-using-ai-in-real-world-marketing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69862740cafaaac488418047</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Schuypreneur]]></category><category><![CDATA[Event]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:44:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/42f1b4_f96b083d608e48309fee3b70d9f2b70f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>wendy7316</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schumer Secures $1 Million for Town of Dix Water &#38; Sewer Extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. Senator Charles Schumer  has secured $1,000,000 in federal funding  to support a major water and sewer extension project in the Town of Dix . The funding is included in the pending Fiscal Year 2026 Interior spending bill and was awarded through congressionally directed spending. The project will extend municipal water and sewer infrastructure to more than 350 acres , creating new opportunities for residential development and business expansion. Expanding access to modern water and sewer...]]></description><link>https://www.flxgateway.com/post/schumer-secures-1-million-for-town-of-dix-water-sewer-extension</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697cd1182c80129225d69867</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Grant Funding]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:47:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/42f1b4_071d9a1f66224bd4940bedb36828cad5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>wendy7316</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schuyler County Expands Façade Improvement Program to Support More Business Reinvestment]]></title><description><![CDATA[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-to-public...]]></description><link>https://www.flxgateway.com/post/schuyler-county-expands-fa%C3%A7ade-improvement-program-to-support-more-business-reinvestment</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69611bd5e434ecc89aa87ea9</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Grant Funding]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:32:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/42f1b4_c08f443f0d4f4bed90a2ed6685bf69b6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_896,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>wendy7316</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schuypreneur Boot Camp 2026 Kicks Off with January Session on AI for Market Research]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &#38; Industry Trends  Wednesday, January 28, 2026  5:00–6:30 PM  FLX Works ✔ Free  | ✔ No...]]></description><link>https://www.flxgateway.com/post/schuypreneur-boot-camp-2026-kicks-off-with-january-session-on-ai-for-market-research</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695d524578dbc4a291713abf</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Schuypreneur]]></category><category><![CDATA[Event]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:26:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/42f1b4_7983df5b8421477eaebb83d1645a0f66~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_500,h_500,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>wendy7316</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Growing Chickpeas in Upstate New York: 2025 Field Results, New Funding, and Regional Momentum]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 comprehensive trials yet....]]></description><link>https://www.flxgateway.com/post/can-chickpeas-thrive-in-new-york-2025-results-92k-in-new-funding-and-what-s-next-for-farmers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69305d2b9b06fc064bd9d79c</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Agriculture]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:16:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/42f1b4_744e7ab3538343e381754939e3b35e5a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_896,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>wendy7316</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYS Canal Corporation Releases RFQ for 2026 “On the Canals” Recreational Adventures]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 Yorkers and visitors...]]></description><link>https://www.flxgateway.com/post/nys-canal-corporation-releases-rfq-for-2026-on-the-canals-recreational-adventures</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691f212232fcabee7cf15446</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[RFP]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:14:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/42f1b4_f774b8b53a044bfeac188501111e25a7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>wendy7316</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free QuickBooks for Construction Clinic: Upgrade Your Job-Costing Skills and Strengthen Your Business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Construction contractors across New York know that staying competitive requires more than hard work on the job site — it requires having accurate, construction-specific financial data that helps you bid confidently, manage cash flow, and meet bonding requirements.  To support  that mission, the New York State Surety Bond Assistance Program  is offering a FREE online “QuickBooks for Construction” clinic  designed specifically for contractors using (or considering) QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise...]]></description><link>https://www.flxgateway.com/post/free-quickbooks-for-construction-clinic-upgrade-your-job-costing-skills-and-strengthen-your-busines</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69177546d87a8b8976405122</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Event]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:36:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/42f1b4_d259621714354eb2adc233b20a395805~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_448,h_335,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>wendy7316</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[First REDI Site in New York State, Gold Designation Awarded to Schuyler County Business Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finger Lakes Gateway is proud to announce that the Schuyler County Business Park  has been named the first REDI Site in New York State  and one of only four Gold-designated sites in the United States  through the national REDI Sites  program administered by the Site Selectors Guild. This Gold designation signifies exceptional site readiness — confirming that the Schuyler County Business Park meets the highest national standards for infrastructure, utilities, environmental due diligence, and...]]></description><link>https://www.flxgateway.com/post/first-redi-site-in-new-york-state-gold-designation-awarded-to-schuyler-county-business-park</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f2664c50873aaf5db248d4</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Business Park]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 15:54:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/42f1b4_b251b6fdb6fe40f8873893de3f5b4a7c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_357,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>wendy7316</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barstool University Takes Flight: “Shoot the Moon” Kicks Off a New Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shoot the Moon Event Information Finger Lakes Gateway’s Continuous Learning Committee  is proud to announce the launch of its inaugural session of Barstool University , “Shoot the Moon,”  to be held Wednesday, October 15th, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Lakewood Winery in Watkins Glen. This first program in the new Barstool University  series brings together community, conversation, and curiosity in one inspiring evening. Attendees will enjoy an engaging presentation by Zoe Learner Pontiéro ,...]]></description><link>https://www.flxgateway.com/post/barstool-university-takes-flight-shoot-the-moon-kicks-off-a-new-series</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68e6c433f99b368a71d5df64</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Event]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 20:11:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/42f1b4_6a7c6503b680452296636ea0c4d2c02c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>wendy7316</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[SCOPED/FLX Gateway Welcomes Wendy Shutter as New Economic Development Specialist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wendy Shutter, Economic Development Specialist The Schuyler County Partnership for Economic Development (SCOPED), operating as FLX Gateway, is pleased to announce the appointment of Wendy Shutter as its new Economic Development and Community Development Specialist. Wendy brings a deep blend of technical acumen and business leadership to FLX Gateway’s high energy team. With decades of experience in private and nonprofit sectors, she most recently served as Director of Business Services for The...]]></description><link>https://www.flxgateway.com/post/scoped-flx-gateway-welcomes-wendy-shutter-as-new-economic-development-specialist</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685ac33264359718ce2b08f0</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 16:00:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b56c3a_e0f8c11f330b45c187869a2c057f447a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_627,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>SCOPED</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schuyler County Partnership for Economic Development Releases 2024 Annual Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Schuyler County Partnership for Economic Development has released their 2024 Annual Report. The report highlights progress on the...]]></description><link>https://www.flxgateway.com/post/schuyler-county-partnership-for-economic-development-releases-2024-annual-report</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67fe67a7555ee813e6bc062e</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Annual Report]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:48:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b56c3a_9b0778de06fd4fab842478b1b69f9d69~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Yvonne Zhao, MPA</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schuyler County Partnership for Economic Development Reboots Entrepreneurial Boot Camp under Schuypreneur Brand; Program Kicks Off February 26, 2025 ]]></title><description><![CDATA[In August 2024, the Schuyler County Partnership for Economic Development announced the launch of Schuypreneur, an innovative new program...]]></description><link>https://www.flxgateway.com/post/scoped-reboots-bootcamp-under-schuypreneur-brand-feb262025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67b5e3f1e71211226b7f2a3a</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 14:05:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b56c3a_f1b3cfed333e42b3ad2b33ab41ac6c4f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Yvonne Zhao, MPA</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newly Revitalized Schuyler County Façade Improvement Program (SCFIP) Now OpenOver $200k Available for Façade Improvement Matching Grants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Schuyler County Facade Improvement Program Logo After five rounds of a highly successful matching grant program for façade improvements,...]]></description><link>https://www.flxgateway.com/post/newly-revitalized-schuyler-county-fa%C3%A7ade-improvement-program-scfip-now-openover-200k-available-fo</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6786afa03b6c9edec628fa33</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Grant Funding]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 18:53:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b56c3a_fcee7bd5360f4bdf9d12b904d492af65~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_500,h_246,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Yvonne Zhao, MPA</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYS Grown &#38; Certified Grant Program, Infrastructure and Technology RFP Now Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[SYRACUSE – The New York Farm Viability Institute (NYFVI) is pleased to share that the ﬁrst Request for Proposals (RFP) for the New York...]]></description><link>https://www.flxgateway.com/post/nys-grown-certified-grant-program-infrastructure-and-technology-rfp-now-open</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6745d4875c57f1026b842d94</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[RFP]]></category><category><![CDATA[Agriculture]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2024 14:30:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b56c3a_da607957d0a64c4098b96d508f8c68f8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_272,h_224,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Yvonne Zhao, MPA</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF STATE ANNOUNCES SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS ON WATKINS GLEN DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION INITIATIVE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harborside Village Apartments Project Renovated Vacant Former Medical Building into Five Market Rate Apartments Groundbreaking for ADA...]]></description><link>https://www.flxgateway.com/post/new-york-department-of-state-announces-significant-progress-on-watkins-glen-downtown-revitalization</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6734bd85ef5a5fae836719c1</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[DRI RFI, RFP, RFQ]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:59:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b56c3a_d1abfc7978ef427e9f7a3427b66cc631~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_500,h_261,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Yvonne Zhao, MPA</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>