Posts Tagged ‘Innovation’

Week in Review

Sunday, October 18th, 2020

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Elective Surg-er-y . . . “If the marketplace doesn’t provide enough competition, why not create a system of internal competition that makes it virtually impossible for anyone to rest on their laurels.” Jim Collins . . . According to the partners of Syracuse Surge, our best chance (as a region) at staying relevant in an ever changing world, is all about building and fueling a robust tech revolution that will create opportunity rich neighborhoods and further connect the city. The questions we have are as follows: Is CNY ready; are we organized; and are the priorities clear. . . . #syracusesurge #sifweekinreview #collaboratecollaboratecollaborate #fromtortisetoharish #growthmindset #bhag #civicinnovation #incaseyoumissedit #internetofthings #secondmachineage #syracuseforsurgers

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Lighting the Fuse of Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Tuesday, November 15th, 2016
Carl Schramm,author, professor and founder of Global Entrepreneurship Week, gave a lunchtime talk at Bird Library on Monday.

Carl Schramm,economist, author, professor and founder of Global Entrepreneurship Week, gave a lunchtime talk at Bird Library on Monday.

Some ways to encourage entrepreneurship and innovation, according to Carl Schramm, Syracuse University Professor and LeMoyne College grad, are as follows:

  • Make economies grow
  • Restore local banks (funding)
  • Have less government involvement and reduce regulatory burdens

More start-ups equals more jobs, and at their best entrepreneurs are synthesizers, he said.

The Syracuse-native and former head of the Kauffman Foundation started Global Entrepreneur Week back in 2007. As part of his remarks on Monday, he also talked about our legacy of innovation here in the Salt City.  Syracuse , now known for eds and meds, was once fertile ground for start up enterprises.  In the days of the Erie Canal, he said, New York State was like Silicon Valley.  Together pioneering ventures such as Sanderson Bros. Steel and LC Smith Typewriters helped solidify our region’s national reputation back in the day.

One business leader in the audience hinted that manufacturing may be poised for a healthy resurgence in these parts.

The ideas and dialogue from the Global Entrepreneurship Week at Syracuse University continues thru Nov. 18.

Looking to Make a Ruckus in a Quiet Place

Wednesday, April 20th, 2016
Dignitaries including Chancellor Kent Syverud (far right) attended a launch celebration and ribbon cutting for the Blackstone Launchpad. Blackstone LaunchPad is co-funded by the Blackstone Charitable Foundation and Syracuse University and will provide entrepreneurship support for the University community.

Dignitaries including Chancellor Kent Syverud (far right) attended a launch celebration and ribbon cutting for the Blackstone Launchpad yesterday. Blackstone LaunchPad is co-funded by the Blackstone Charitable Foundation and Syracuse University and will provide entrepreneurship support for faculty, staff and students.  The start-up space is located on the first floor of Bird Library.

The venture will directed by Linda Dickerson Hartsock, who has previous experience expanding the Tech Garden and the Connective Corridor.

Green Stripe

Saturday, March 12th, 2016
City of Syracuse Director of Policy & Innovation Andrew Maxwell paints a stripe along S. Salina Street ahead of the St. Patrick's Parade, which will be held later today.

City of Syracuse Director of Policy & Innovation Andrew Maxwell paints a stripe along S. Salina Street ahead of the St. Patrick’s Parade, which will be held later today.

Innovation from Interaction

Tuesday, April 8th, 2014

Here’s a great story about another addition to the city who is making a difference.    Fletchall, who is from Iowa, has a great future of bringing people together.

Year in Review (Business)

Tuesday, December 25th, 2012
“I believe for a university to be truly world class it needs to do great, visible things in its own backyard.” Judith Rodin (former President of Penn)
Connective Corridor (East Genesee Street) Phase 1

Connective Corridor (East Genesee Street) Phase 1