SUNY Oswego President Dr. Peter O. Nwosu has been named to the Central New York Regional Economic Development Council (CNYREDC) by New York State Gov. Kathy Hochul.
The appointment recognizes the vital economic role President Nwosu and SUNY Oswego play in Central New York, and President Nwosu’s leadership, expertise and commitment to economic growth in the region and beyond through Vision 4040, the university’s plan to expand opportunities for higher educational attainment, increase upward mobility and advance regional economic development. These values align strongly with CNYREDC’s mission to drive strategic economic development, foster innovation and support sustainable growth throughout the region.
As a member of the Council, President Nwosu will collaborate with a dynamic group of business leaders, community stakeholders, educators and policymakers to shape the region’s economic future.
"I am truly honored and humbled to join this distinguished Council, which has played a pivotal role in laying a strong foundation for the economic resurgence of Central New York — from major initiatives like Micron to various projects and partnerships, all aimed at supporting the greater good," said President Nwosu. "I look forward to collaborating with the Council to help shape an even brighter future for our region."
The Regional Economic Development Councils (REDCs), numbering 10 throughout the state, support New York State’s innovative approach to economic growth, which empowers regional stakeholders to establish pathways to prosperity, mapped out in regional strategic plans. Through the REDCs, community, business, academic leaders and members of the public in each region of the State put to work their unique knowledge and understanding of local priorities and assets to help direct state investment in support of job creation and economic growth.
REDCs also facilitate collaboration between business and academia to ensure employer workforce needs are being met, and business support services are being provided to start-up companies seeking to commercialize academic research. Each Regional Council is made up of regional leaders appointed by the Governor, drawn from a broad spectrum of regional stakeholders.
SUNY Oswego is a pioneering 164-year-old institution in the State University of New York system. The university, which has two campuses in Oswego and Syracuse, enrolls more than 7,000 students in more than 170 academic programs at both undergraduate and graduate levels across its College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; School of Business; School of Communication, Media and the Arts; and School of Education. For more information, visit oswego.edu.