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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Emkao Foods wins 2025 Binghamton Business Plan Competition
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – A contest that aims to cultivate entrepreneurship in the Greater Binghamton has named its 2025 winner. Mayor Jared Kraham held a news conference on Monday with the Binghamton Local Development Corporation and SUNY Broome's Entrepreneurial Assistance Program to announce Emkao Foods as the winner of the 15th annual Binghamton Business Plan Competition. The competition awards a $7,000 cash prize and administrative support to the contestant who submits the best plan for developing a business in the City of Binghamton. Emkao Foods is redefining the chocolate industry. It imports, manufactures, and supplies premium cocoa ingredients, sourcing its beans directly from small farms in Cameroon. Its business model focuses on sustainability while working to control quality, reduce costs, and support fair trade. With the cash prize, Emkao plans to establish a manufacturing operation at 73 Griswold Street on the East Side of Binghamton. Annual motorcycle run raising awareness for veteran suicide Emkao Foods wins 2025 Binghamton Business Plan Competition One arrested following Memorial Day stabbing in Binghamton State Police issue over 12K tickets in NY during Memorial Day Weekend Visions Federal Credit Union partners with Emily Mackay Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
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Visions Federal Credit Union partners with Emily Mackay
ENDWELL, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Visions Federal Credit Union is collaborating with a local Olympic athlete to promote financial wellness. Visions announced that it has partnered with professional runner and Endicott-native Emily Mackay. The partnership aims to teach financial wellness to community members of all ages through social media posts and other resources. It will also promote charitable causes in communities served by the credit union. 'To say we are excited to work with Emily is an understatement,' says Tim Strong, Visions' Director of Branding and Public Relations. 'As a community, we cheered her on as she competed locally in high school, collegiately at Binghamton University, and finally on the world's biggest stage with Team USA at the Paris Olympics. This is a unique partnership that we think will resonate with community members of all ages, as together we promote our shared values of community giveback and financial wellness.' Mackay is a professional runner for New Balance. A graduate of Union-Endicott High School and Binghamton University, both of which have Visions offices on site, Mackay ran the 1,500-meter semifinals for Team USA at the Paris Olympics in 2024. She is also recognized as having the third fastest time of any American woman in U.S. history in the 1,500-meter dash with a personal best of 03:55:90. Mackay was recently added to the Greater Binghamton Sports Hall of Fame. 'I'm thrilled to officially partner with Visions,' says Mackay. 'This partnership means a lot to me because we share a deep commitment to community, connection, and creating opportunities for others. I'm excited to not only represent Visions but to be an active part of their mission. The community can expect me to show up, get involved, and help amplify the great work that Visions is already doing. I can't wait to get started!' Posts featuring Mackay will be posted to Visions' social media feeds on Facebook and Instagram. You can see content on Mackay's Instagram page as well. Content will include practical financial wellness resources and more. Visions Federal Credit Union partners with Emily Mackay TAKE 5 prize winning ticket worth $16k sold in Kirkwood Corner Drug Store closing after 87 years Binghamton police arrest suspect in assault, robbery case Clouds build in today before the wet pattern returns tomorrow Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Sport
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Emily Mackay reminisces on her time as a U-E Tiger with students
ENDICOTT, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Paris Olympian Emily Mackay continued her homecoming tour today with visits to her elementary, middle and high schools. News 34 caught up with Mackay at an assembly with 3rd, 4th and 5th graders at Ann G McGuinness Elementary in West Corners. Mackay discussed the importance of goal setting while reminiscing about her time at McGuinness. Mackay says she remembers fondly running around the bus drop-off zone for gym class, always with the goal of beating the boys. She says it was wonderful seeing some familiar faces and getting the opportunity to try and inspire this next generation of U-E Tigers. 'I played violin up here, I was looking at this setup on the stage with all of the band stuff. I just remember sitting up there for my violin lessons. So many incredible memories here,' said Mackay. Among the familiar faces was Mackay's 3rd grade teacher Lauralee Kephart. Kephart says she's extremely proud, but not surprised, by what Mackay has accomplished. She says the Olympian is a great role model for the young kids. 'She was a great student, very bubbly. A hard worker then, so I knew she was going to do great things,' said Kephart. 'Our character trait right now is perseverance. So, I can use it as a teaching moment for that. I have her picture already hanging in my classroom and I can use it by saying, 'Look, she persevered, and I can use it for a teaching moment with them perfect. It's perfect for that.' Mackay autographed photos for each classroom before moving on to visits at George F Johnson Elementary, Jennie F Snapp Middle School and Union-Endicott High School. Her next major competition is world championships in Japan in September. Meanwhile, her ultimate goal is to return to the Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028 and this time bring home a medal. Emily Mackay reminisces on her time as a U-E Tiger with students Take a behind the scenes look of Kilmer Mansion with Junior League Broome County Medical Director urges residents to get vaccinated Vestal Joann Fabric and Crafts set to close Binghamton and Broome hire outside law firms for Kweller case Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Sport
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Emily Mackay returns to BU as luncheon headliner
(WIVT/WBGH) – Olympic runner Emily Mackay is preparing for a hero's welcome as she returns to her alma mater next week. The 2024 Paris Olympian will be the keynote speaker at Binghamton University's annual Celebrating Women's Athletics luncheon. Mackay, a graduate of Union Endicott and Binghamton University, plans to share her journey running at BU and her professional journey. She's currently planning to run the 3k in the United States Indoor Track and Field Championships in Staten Island this weekend. Having achieved her earlier goal of wanting to compete in the Olympics, Mackay now has her sights set on the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. 'My big goal is to not only qualify for L.A., but I really want to try to medal there. If I can stay consistent and healthy for these next 4 years and continue to progress the way I have, at least the last couple years, I think I have a really solid shot,' said Mackay. Mackay says she hopes to inspire young athletes during her speech on Monday, much as she was inspired when she attended the 2019 luncheon as a BU student when the legendary runner Joan Benoit was the headliner. Mackay says her hometown tour will continue next Tuesday with visits planned to some U-E schools. Watch the full interview below. Emily Mackay returns to BU as luncheon headliner WATCH: Gov. Kathy Hochul won't remove Adams Honoring Black History: Rev. Arthur Jones Jr. BU seeking community input during president search Together for Ukraine events over the weekend Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
