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Greater Syracuse Business Development Corp. names two new board members
Jardin, of East Syracuse, has more than 35 years of experience in commercial and small-business banking in the Central New York area. He is currently

Elmira Savings Bank names two new board members
ELMIRA, N.Y. — Elmira Savings Bank (NASDAQ: ESBK) recently announced the election of two new members to its board of directors. The first new director

Tompkins County Legislature awards grant to study Tourism Improvement District issue
The district would be a potential way to fund the cost of a future conference center ITHACA — The Tompkins County Legislature on Aug. 20
CNY Tweets – September 9, 2019
Some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering various small business, marketing, HR, and personal tips. SBA @SBAgovCreate your business continuity plan
Broome County hotel occupancy rate jumps more than 9 percent in July
BINGHAMTON — Hotels in Broome County were substantially fuller in July than in the year-ago month, according to a recent report. The hotel occupancy rate
Onondaga County hotel occupancy rate edges up in July
SYRACUSE — Hotels in Onondaga County welcomed slightly more guests in July than in the year-prior month, according to a recent report. The hotel occupancy

Community Foundation for South CNY awards $64K in grants
JOHNSON CITY — Thirteen area organizations received grants totaling $64,534 from the Community Foundation for South Central New York’s Women’s Fund and Special Funds, the

Construction work starts on O’Reilly Auto Parts store in Fulton
FULTON — Preliminary construction work has started at a site on the west side of the city of Fulton that will be the future home

Shatraw joins M&T Bank Directors Advisory Council for CNY
SYRACUSE — M&T Bank announced it has appointed Scott A. Shatraw to its Directors Advisory Council for the Central New York region. The 11-member council