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Seward Brings $1/4 Million

To Beverage Center Opening

Hartwick College Cuts Ribbon On New Center

State Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, announces a $250,000 legislative initiative grant for Hartwick's Center for Craft Food & Beverage at this afternoon's ribbon-cutting. At left are college President Margaret L. Drugovich and Francis Landrey, chairman of the Hartwick trustees. (Jim Kevlin/AllOTSEGO.com)
State Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, announces a $250,000 legislative initiative grant for Hartwick's Center for Craft Food & Beverage at this afternoon's ribbon-cutting. At left are college President Margaret L. Drugovich and Francis Landrey, chairman of the Hartwick trustees. (Jim Kevlin/AllOTSEGO.com)
Among the Hartwick faculty recognized for their work in making the center reality were Carly Ficano (green top) and Mary Allen (purple top). Applauding at left is Otsego Chamber President Barbara Ann Heegan.
Among the Hartwick faculty recognized for their work in making the center reality were Carly Ficano (green top) and Mary Allen (purple top). Applauding at left is Otsego Chamber President Barbara Ann Heegan.

ONEONTA – Saying “I thought I should buy the next round,” state Sen. Jim Seward,  R-Milford, brought a $250,000 check to today’s grand open of Hartwick College’s Center for Craft Food & Beverage.

In announcing the legislative grant in a ceremony in the Johnstone Science Building, Seward called the center “a one of kind resource for existing businesses and budding entrepreneurs that will help develop superior products and foster economic growth.”

At the gathering, other contributors to the center were also cited:

  • $123,525 from the Appalachian Regional Commission;
  • $128,000  from the Empire State Development Corporation;
  • $110,000 from the George I. Alden Trust (Worcester,Mass.);
  • Corporate support from Brewery Ommegang.

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