Nicholas Bruno is a seasoned professional in business development, currently serving as Vice President of Business Development at Mohawk Valley EDGE since January 2012, where responsibilities include managing strategic business attraction efforts and promoting organizational growth. Previously, Nicholas held the position of Associate Vice President of Business Development, focusing on marketing and communications in the nanoelectronics sector, and contributed as Project Manager of Planning and Development, successfully developing the Marcy Nanocenter Site for high-tech manufacturing. Nicholas's foundational experience includes consulting for the Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region and an internship at Mohawk Valley EDGE, complemented by a Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning and a Bachelor’s degree in History, both from the University at Albany.