BRIGHT IDEAS A bright idea is the start of an entrepreneur’s journey, and a SUNY Canton education has always been the perfect fit for those who have imagination in their DNA. A tradition of providing an applied, hands-on education allows students to test and experiment, while faculty who possess practical experience provide support and mentorship along the way. Building on the College’s heritage as an entrepreneurial training ground is the next chapter in the SUNY Canton story. An idea to create an Entrepreneurship Center in the Village of Canton has begun to take root (see the President’s Message on Page 2), and a $1.3 million Empire State Development Grant is a major leap toward realizing that goal. “The next logical step as a college of technology is to further train our students to create new businesses and cultivate opportunities for themselves and for others,” said President Szafran. The center represents an important investment in those who aim to follow in the footsteps of the alumni and students in this issue. With added resources and a support network of experts, even more people will benefit from SUNY Canton’s entrepreneurial spirit.
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