Faith drives Bisgrove's vision

Jerry Bisgrove is a man of deep faith, and his work in trying to revive Auburn and Cayuga County will not be just about money and economic development. It will also be about families and the values they pass on to their children

During his speech at the Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce dinner Thursday, in which the Auburn native and philanthropist pledged $15 million in grants and incentive money over the next five to seven years, Bisgrove talked repeatedly about values and his belief in God.

At the event, the nearly 400 people in attendance were given information on the Stardust Foundation of Central New York, and it beginnings in Arizona back in 1992. The foundation's mission statement is very clear about what is important to Bisgrove. It's broken down into three sections - Individual Responsibility, Spiritual Values, And Partnership with the Community.