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CIC NEWS
CIC2020 Introduces: The Binghamton Blowout Block Party June 2008  CIC2020 announced plans to host the first annual Binghamton Blowout Block Party. It will be held 4-9pm in Downtown Binghamton on Friday, September 19, 2008. Community, university, and students leaders are working together to provide a unique fair that aims to showcase the offerings of both Binghamton University and the Greater Binghamton community. There will be food, live music, comedy, contests, raffles, tours, art, and more! Details will be available at www.cic2020.org/b3p. Check back soon for updates! Reception Held to Honor the Graduates of the 2008 CIC Leadership Institute (CIC-LI) May 2008  On
May 9, 2008, university and community leaders joined CIC2020 for a
capstone event where the CIC-LI graduates presented highlights of their
semester-long endeavor, "The Confluence Project". The
students'
individual integrative research focused on four main topics: Housing
and Development, University and Community Relations, Signage and
Greenspace, & Downtown Mainstreet Development. To see
a list
of the graduates and to read their papers, click here.
CIC Director Kathryn Fletcher Recognized for Undergraduate Student Excellence April 2008  Kathryn
has received the distinction of Honorable Mention for the 2008
University
Awards for Undergraduate Student Excellence. The award
honors students who have enriched the Binghamton University Community
through a record of accomplishment and leadership in such areas as
scholarship, research, teaching, and campus and community service, all
of which reflect the University's purposes and priorities.CIC
Career Partnership Launches
March 2008  CIC2020's greatest undertaking since the creation of the CIC Leadership Institute, their new initiative, the CIC Career Partnership, represents another tool to accomplish their mission. By facilitating mentorships between professionals in Greater Binghamton and students at Binghamton University, the project will provide community members with the opportunity to engage with the creative young minds as well as give students an appealing and non-traditional outlet to learn about career options and the “real world”. CIC2020 is currently developing a database of mentors and expects the program to be available to students in the Fall 2008 Semester. See CIC-CP for more information. First Class of CIC Leadership Institute Held at Binghamton City Hall February 2008  To
start off the semester, the 2008 CIC-LI traveled to Mayor Matt Ryan's
offices and met with him and other city leaders. Students
broke up into four research teams and, together with their community
coaches, they began work on a semester long class project that will
compile individualized research related to community and economic
development challenges along the confluence corridor in Binghamton, New
York. Termed "The Confluence Project", this
undertaking involves collaboration with area leaders to produce
concepts that are actionable in the future. Students will
present
their findings at the 2008 CIC-LI Graduation Reception on May 9th.
CIC Director Josh Kay Appointed to Young Leaders Congress January 2008 The Young Leaders Congress was formed as a result of the I Live NY summit held in September. Josh, and the other young professionals in the group, were appointed by Ms. Silda Wall Spitzer to help address the outflux of youth from Upstate New York. Read more in CIC in the News.  CIC
2020 Recruits 2008 Leadership Institute
December 2007 In the Spring 2008 Semester, CIC 2020 will administer the third year of a 4 credit course that familiarize students with the many economic facets of Greater Binghamton and matches student leaders with community leaders from business, political, and cultural sectors. Students were selected based on their scholastic aptitude, passion, and leadership potential. Congratulations to the members of 2008 CIC Leadership Institute!  Current
Directors Meet with CIC 2020 Founder Jason KayeSeptember 2007 One of CIC 2020's founding members, Jason Kaye, returned to visit faculty advisor Diane Crews and meet this years directors, Josh Kay and Kathryn Fletcher. With the group approaching its fifth year in existence, its directorate has faced a complete turnover. Despite this challenge, CIC 2020 has maintained its focus and continues to build upon the foundation left by the original founders. The First Lady Silda Wall Spitzer Hosts "I Live New York" Summit September 2007  On September 18, 2007, representatives of CIC 2020 attended the I Live New York summit, an event that brought together key stakeholders from across the state to look at the economic, cultural, and educational forces that create job opportunity, promote entrepreneurship, and develop livable communities. Workshops focused on regional best practices and facilitated collaborative strategies to retain and attract New York's next generation.  Catalyst
for Innovation 2007 Forum at Binghamton University
September 2007 On September 12, 2007, Binghamton University's Watson School of Engineering and the Southern Tier Opportunity Coalition hosted a forum to identify technology-based needs and solutions. The first ever Catalyst for Innovation event succeeded in bringing together local technology businesses such as IBM, Endicott Interconnect, Lockheed Martin, Ensco, Diamond Visionics and many others with University staff in order to explore challenges facing technology companies and solutions that can be developed through partnership.  New
University Downtown
Center Opens August 2007 The University Downtown Center represents the growing partnership between the University and the community. “This center is a symbol that celebrates our history and our future.” --Binghamton University President Lois DeFleur  US
Airways Magazine
features Greater Binghamton August 2007 “This is the first time we have had the ability to market our area globally. I am pleased we have been able to take advantage of this opportunity to promote Greater Binghamton and touch upon our innovative commerce. We will continue to market ourselves and the fine attributes this area has to offer.” --Broome County Executive Barbara Fiala  CIC
2020 Meets with Silda Wall Spitzer June 2007  The
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