2024 BLDC AWARD
UMAHARI, a start-up working to develop biologics-based plant fertilizer products that are cost-effective, environmentally friendly and sustainable alternatives to conventional synthetic fertilizers​
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The competition summary and links are found on the City website at: https://www.binghamton-ny.gov/government/departments/economic-development/2024-business-plan-competition
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· City of Binghamton press release is found here
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· Koffman Southern Tier Incubator account is found at https://thekoffman.com/koffman-incubator-hosts-press-conference-celebrating-winners-of-the-2024-bldc-business-plan-competition/
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· News media: https://www.wbng.com/2024/05/29/civic-alert-systems-wins-binghamton-business-plan-competition/, https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/video/city-of-binghamton-announces-business-plan-competition/9497215/
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MBE CERTIFICATION
UmaHari, now an MBE in the State of Missouri,
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