KeyBank Helps Support Small Businesses in Upstate New York

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KeyBank and The Genesis Group award grants to seven small business owners in Upstate New York, ranging from $2,000 to $750. KeyBank provided $5,000 for the third round of funding. The program supports small businesses and non-profit organizations with fewer than 50 employees in the Mohawk Valley region.

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KeyBank and The Genesis Group provide financial support to small businesses in Upstate New York through grants.
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08/18/2023 - 09:15 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 18, 2023 / Seven small business owners in Upstate New York, located in the Mohawk Valley region, got a boost from KeyBank and The Genesis Group. The seven owners were awarded grants varying from $2,000 to $750 as part of The Genesis Group Small Grants Program. KeyBank provided $5,000 to assist with the third round of funding.

The program provides grants and incentives to help support the needs of area small businesses and non-profit organizations with fewer than 50 employees in the Mohawk Valley region.

"Strong small businesses are the heart of thriving communities," said Ron Klein Jr., Senior Area Retail Leader for KeyBank's Central New York region. "The seven businesses awarded serve a wide variety of customers and have unique needs. We're proud to provide support for them and further enrich our region with healthy businesses."

Klein was also part of a selection committee to award the small businesses with grant funds.

Winners from the third round included:

Bloom Nutrition Solutions
Skye Financial Services
She Fancy
United Way 211
Air Well
TrainQuality Fitness & Yoga
Mallory's Hair Utopia

"The Small Business Assistance Program is designed to assist the needs of area small businesses and non-profit organizations in our region. We appreciate our partners especially KeyBank for stepping up to provide funding and assistance for this latest round. Together, we are making a positive impact in the business community," said Raymond J. Durso, Jr., President and CEO of the Genesis Group.