A community college sponsored by Niagara County
November 9, 2021
Paul D. Reid, CEO of Reid Petroleum Corp.,
Recipient of the NYCCT Benefactor Vision for Tomorrow Award
Reid Petroleum Corp., a longtime supporter of SUNY Niagara received the Benefactor Vision for Tomorrow Award at the New York Community College Trustees (NYCCT) Awards Dinner on Friday, November 5 in Saratoga Springs, NY. The award is presented annually to recognize commitment to a local community college, aiding in innovation that helps distinguish the recipient community college from its peer institutions.
The founder of Reid Petroleum, J. Ward Reid was a stalwart supporter of education as a means of establishing a more prosperous life, and the importance of higher education was instilled in the rest of the family as well. Under the leadership of CEO Paul D. Reid, Reid Petroleum Corp. has been a dedicated advocate for SUNY Niagara, donating more than $200,000 to support educational initiatives at SUNY Niagara. Since 2012, the organization has provided funding for scholarships that has opened the door for students to fund their educational and career goals. In addition to the monetary support provided for scholarships, Reid Petroleum Corp. has provided funding for the Business Resource Center Program at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute and Paul D. Reid hosted a business workshop for the community to encourage small business development.
Paul describes SUNY Niagara as “THE” local college, and notes its tremendous benefit for the local community and the Western New York Region. “With the rising costs of college tuition, not everyone has the ability to start at a 4 year institution, and SUNY Niagara provides a solid stepping stone for individuals to receive the education needed to succeed,” says Paul. Moving forward, he envisions a continuing relationship with SUNY Niagara, aspiring to make the Business Program more viable to potential students through scholarships and establishing training to keep content current and relevant.
Paul D. Reid serves on the Old Fort Niagara Association’s Board of Directors, the Grigg-Lewis Foundation’s Board of Directors, and as a trustee for All Saint Parish in Lockport. He is also affiliated with the Lockport Children’s Memorial Park Committee, the Lockport Community Band, and the World President’s Organization.
Reid Petroleum Corp., a longtime supporter of SUNY Niagara received the Benefactor Vision for Tomorrow Award at the New York Community College Trustees (NYCCT) Awards Dinner on Friday, November 5 in Saratoga Springs, NY. The award is presented annually to recognize commitment to a local community college, aiding in innovation that helps distinguish the recipient community college from its peer institutions.
The founder of Reid Petroleum, J. Ward Reid was a stalwart supporter of education as a means of establishing a more prosperous life, and the importance of higher education was instilled in the rest of the family as well. Under the leadership of CEO Paul D. Reid, Reid Petroleum Corp. has been a dedicated advocate for SUNY Niagara, donating more than $200,000 to support educational initiatives at SUNY Niagara. Since 2012, the organization has provided funding for scholarships that has opened the door for students to fund their educational and career goals. In addition to the monetary support provided for scholarships, Reid Petroleum Corp. has provided funding for the Business Resource Center Program at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute and Paul D. Reid hosted a business workshop for the community to encourage small business development.
Paul describes SUNY Niagara as “THE” local college, and notes its tremendous benefit for the local community and the Western New York Region. “With the rising costs of college tuition, not everyone has the ability to start at a 4 year institution, and SUNY Niagara provides a solid stepping stone for individuals to receive the education needed to succeed,” says Paul. Moving forward, he envisions a continuing relationship with SUNY Niagara, aspiring to make the Business Program more viable to potential students through scholarships and establishing training to keep content current and relevant.
Paul D. Reid serves on the Old Fort Niagara Association’s Board of Directors, the Grigg-Lewis Foundation’s Board of Directors, and as a trustee for All Saint Parish in Lockport. He is also affiliated with the Lockport Children’s Memorial Park Committee, the Lockport Community Band, and the World President’s Organization.
Paul D. Reid, CEO of Reid Petroleum Corp.,
Recipient of the NYCCT Benefactor Vision for Tomorrow Award
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