Hear From Krasner Scholars about Why You Should Donate Today
/Please consider making a donation in support of the Michael J. Krasner Scholarship. The story of Mike Krasner and the contributions of the Krasner Scholars are featured in the video below. For more information and to donate, please visit, https://www.nyupstateplanning.org/krasner
In 2003, the Upstate Chapter of the American Planning Association, together with the Department of Urban and Regional Planning at the University at Buffalo, established the Michael Krasner Memorial Scholarship in Planning. Mike was an adjunct professor at UB and a practicing planner in Western New York. The annual $1500 award honors his memory as well as his commitment to practice and education in urban and regional planning within Western New York. This video tells the story of the Krasner Scholarship and profiles the success of Krasner Scholarship winners and their positive impact in Western New York. For more details and to make a donation to the Krasner Scholarship Fund visit: https://www.nyupstateplanning.org/krasner
Dynamic local development corporation seeks experienced, versatile, results-driven economic development professional to pilot the organization’s multi-pronged initiatives to foster economic and community progress in Columbia County NY.
The successful candidate will manage a staff of eight, administer a $1.3 million budget, implement a strategic plan and organizational policies, oversee a $3.5 million small business loan portfolio, leverage economic development funding, maintain relationships with community stakeholders, act as the agency’s spokesperson, and serve as a first point of contact for businesses desiring to grow in Columbia County.