MRB “In the News”

Seneca County IDA hires MRB Group to study best use of Willard campus

by nextAdmin1 | Mar 27, 2023

Published By David L. Shaw at Finger Lakes Timesdshaw@fltimes.comMarch 25, 2023 WATERLOO — What is the best and highest use for the former Willard Psychiatric Center in southern Seneca County? The Seneca County Industrial Development Agency hopes to get an answer to...

American Rescue Plan Act – MRB Group Selected Engineering Firm for Water and Sewer Projects

by nextAdmin1 | Dec 1, 2022

The Municipal Association of South Carolina prepared a list of engineering firms it deems the most qualified to provide water and sewer system improvements that local governments can select from for the completion of projects spurred by American Rescue Plan Act...

Short-Term Rentals: Leveraging Opportunities and Mitigating Challenges

by nextAdmin1 | Nov 22, 2022

This article was originally published in Talk of the Towns & Topics, Sept/Oct 2022, a publication of the Association of the Towns of the State of New York. By Matt Horn, Director of Local Government Services, MRB Group If you're one of the few communities who...

Wayne County Regional Wastewater Treatment Project Gets $30 million Grant

by nextAdmin1 | Nov 15, 2022

Publiched By STEVE BUCHIERE at Finger Lakes Timessbuchiere@fltimes.com Nov 14, 2022 PALMYRA — With a $30 million state grant secured, ground is expected to be broken early next year on a regional wastewater treatment plant that will serve five western Wayne County...

Temple Daily Telegram – TISD Plans Upgrades to Security

by nextAdmin1 | Sep 2, 2022

Yates Town Park upgrades take shape at site by Lake Ontario

by nextAdmin1 | Aug 19, 2022

YATES – The Town Park by Lake Ontario is “no longer an afterthought,” Town Councilman John Riggi said. The site has added a pavilion with bathrooms, new playground equipment, a kayak launch, a crusher-run walking trail, and new parking lot with sidewalks. More...

Buffalo Next – What’s the plan? Development officials have some ideas

by nextAdmin1 | Aug 4, 2022

Planning for economic development Erie County has a new five-year economic development plan, aimed at tackling the challenges the region faces in today's business climate. The plan focuses on: • Attracting and retaining workers in a tight labor market with record-low...

Columbia Regional Business Report – Icons & Phenoms Event Honors SC Business and Community Leaders

by nextAdmin1 | Aug 2, 2022

Leaders and innovators from around South Carolina were honored July 21st at the 2022 Icons and Phenoms luncheon presented by SC Biz News. The event was held at the Doubletree by Hilton Columbia. For the first time, the event recognized influencers from around the...

Morning Times – A Recreation Destination?

by nextAdmin1 | Aug 2, 2022

WAVERLY — Waverly trustees on Tuesday heard from representatives from Tioga County and MRB Group regarding the recently completed village economic development plan on exploring ways to invigorate the community. The 38-page document presented by MRB Director of...

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