From: Ingrid Shen
Date: September 9, 2025
Subject: EC Newsletter #2



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EC Newsletter

September 8, 2025

Previously on EC...

Picture from first general interest meeting, room full of people talking to each other while enjoying pizza
Events

EC did not have a GBM last week since last Tuesday was on Monday schedule. However, it was awesome meeting so many new people at the SOM student organization fair last Thursday. It was great to hear some of your creative business ideas!
 

E-Board Application Closed!

Our Editorial Eboard application also closed this past weekend. If you missed it or are interested in a different role, we will be opening up applications for intern positions later this semester. Make sure you keep an eye out for that announcement!

Upcoming Events

Real Estate Panel featuring Matthews

Sep. 10th (Wed.), 5-6 PM | UU 215
Interested in real estate? This Wednesday, EC is collaborating with the Binghamton Real Estate Society and Women in Business to bring you an engaging informational session with Matthews, one of the fastest growing commercial real estate firms. Learn about their recruitment and hiring opportunities while gaining insights into the industry!
The dress code is Business Casual. Make sure to RSVP at the link below!

 
Real Estate Panel flyer with RSVP QR code
Business Cofounder Mixer Event

We're thinking of a mixer event for student's with a business or business ideas who are looking for team members or cofounders. It will be a team building speed dating event to help you find your people. If you have a business idea that you need help realizing, or if you're looking for someone to work together, fill out this form to be invited to the event!

Community Announcements

NYSP2I Student Competition Request for Application

The NYS Pollution Prevention Institute is hosting an R&D Student Competition in April 2026. They are currently accepting applications until October 8th. If there are any student teams with a faculty advisor interested in participating, please reach out to Linda Reynolds at lreynold@binghamton.edu

NYSP2I developed the Student Competition for graduate and undergraduate level teams to enable university partner students to propose, research, develop, and design solutions to real-world environmental challenges. NYSP2I’s Student Competition seeks innovative projects focused on sustainability that respond to a defined topic or issue.

Attached is the NYSP2I 2025-2026 R&D Student Competition Request for Application (RFA).

Note the application deadline dates are:

October 8, 2025:  R&D Student Competition applications are due at 5 p.m.
October 15, 2025:  Notification of selected teams eligible for participation

Startup Spotlight


Professional Headshots by WIB & MCG Photographer, Brian Ng

Looking for a new headshot? Whether you’re updating an old one or just starting out on LinkedIn and don’t have a profile picture yet, Brian’s got you covered! Sessions are only $10 for 15 minutes with unlimited photos, and he’ll even edit the photos for you.

Interested? Text him at (551)370-2417.
Check out some of the headshots he’s taken for MCG and WIB.

Savor Meals

Tired of dining hall food?
Savor Meals offers affordable and protein-packed prepared meals that make eating healthy easy, no matter how busy you are. They are also tabling next week with sample meals, stop by and check them out!

Follow them on Instagram to find out order info and tabling details!


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