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New York manufacturing index dips in September
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business-conditions index slid less than a point to 24.4 in September, still indicating a strongly expanding manufacturing sector. The
NBT Bancorp names Lounsbury president of NBT-Mang Insurance
NORWICH, N.Y. — NBT Bancorp (NASDAQ: NBTB) announced that Tucker Lounsbury has joined the company as president of NBT-Mang Insurance Agency. Lounsbury started working for
M&T Bank launches ‘Understanding What’s Important Business Challenge’
Buffalo–based M&T Bank (NYSE: MTB) on Monday launched a new initiative that it says “celebrates local businesses and the organizations they support to make a
Pathfinder Bank COO Miller retires after 40-year career
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Melissa Miller, chief operating officer (COO) of Pathfinder Bank, has retired after a career of more than 40 years with the bank,
UVANY changes name to Upstate Capital Association of New York
PITTSFORD, N.Y. — The Upstate Venture Association of New York (UVANY) is rebranding as the Upstate Capital Association of New York (Upstate Capital). The change
Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties names new officers, members
UTICA, N.Y. — The Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties recently named its 2017-2018 officers and two new members to its board of trustees.
People news: Tompkins Financial Advisors names Case wealth advisor
ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins Financial Advisors announced that Bob Case has joined the firm as wealth advisor. He is based at the firm’s office at
M&T Bank names O’Hara general counsel
BUFFALO, N.Y. — M&T Bank Corp. (NYSE: MTB) recently announced it has appointed Laura P. O’Hara as senior VP and general counsel. She reports to
Chemung Financial to pay quarterly dividend of 26 cents a share
ELMIRA, N.Y. — Chemung Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: CHMG) recently announced that its board of directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of 26 cents a

Adirondack Bank names Mohr CFO
UTICA, N.Y. — The former CFO at Alliance Bank is now serving in the same role for Utica–based Adirondack Bank. Adirondack Bank today announced it
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