For my weekly Conversations on Leadership, I usually ask executives about strengths of Upstate New York and why they choose to stay in CNY. Around New Year’s, I compile excerpts into a resolution of sorts to celebrate Central New York’s good life in the year ahead. If there’s a summary, it might go like this:
Central New York has one of America’s highest concentrations of colleges and universities, instilling a long tradition of vibrancy, youthful energy, and a wealth of talent. The region has affordable housing, an easy commute, and rich cultural amenities in food, arts, and entertainment. It is in a beautiful setting with superb outdoor recreation. It’s populated with resilient, hard-working people who have created communities of neighborliness.