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Banker offers small firms’ tips on navigating current economy
Despite the doom and gloom in the headlines, the overall small-business outlook is still fairly positive, says Lindsay Weichert, senior VP and commercial-banking group manager at Community Bank, N.A., a DeWitt–based commercial bank serving customers in upstate New York, northeastern Pennsylvania, Vermont, and Massachusetts. While the Federal Reserve is still working to cool down the […]
New York manufacturing index plunges back into negative territory in August
ALBANY, N.Y. — The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business-conditions index plummeted 20 points in August to -19. The index had dropped six points in
SECNY Federal Credit Union opens new branch, operations facility in Camillus
CAMILLUS, N.Y. — SECNY Federal Credit Union has opened a new Fairmount location at 3508 West Genesee St. in the town of Camillus across from
On Point for College looks to connect students to careers in semiconductor industry
UTICA — On Point for College, a nonprofit education and career-attainment program, is setting its sights on the semiconductor industry to ensure the future pipeline of workers in the microchip-manufacturing industry. On Point created a new dedicated career-advisor position in its Utica office and is working on developing a program that will help connect high-school
Visions FCU opens new branch in Oneonta
ONEONTA, N.Y. — Visions Federal Credit Union (FCU) on July 25 announced the grand opening of a new branch office in Oneonta, representing its first branch in Otsego County. Located in the WellNow Plaza at 5001 NY-23, the branch offers accounts and financial services for individuals, businesses, and nonprofits. It is equipped with a teller
NBT Bank plans new Johnson City branch
JOHNSON CITY, N.Y. — NBT Bank plans to open a new branch in Oakdale Commons at 625 Harry L Drive in Johnson City. Construction has
People news: AmeriCU names new manager for Utica financial center
UTICA, N.Y. — AmeriCU Credit Union announced it has appointed Kevin Dzwonkowski as the new financial center manager for the credit union’s Utica location. As
NBT finances housing projects at historic buildings in Utica
UTICA — NBT Bank officials say that many transformative revitalization projects are making their mark on the Mohawk Valley region, and the bank is supporting the developers behind this important work. Two local projects that NBT is financing involve the restoration of historic buildings to provide mixed-use space in convenient downtown Utica locations. These rehabilitated
AmeriCU appoints small-business relationship manager for Mohawk Valley region
ROME, N.Y. — AmeriCU Credit Union has created a new role of small business-relationship manager of the Mohawk Valley to help support the growth and success of local small businesses and has promoted Michael Cook to fill the role. Cook will provide tailored guidance and assistance to help businesses achieve their financial goals. AmeriCU contends
Survey: New York manufacturing activity “held steady” in July
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business-conditions index fell 6 points in July to 1.1. The index had climbed 38 points in June to 6.6 after plummeting 43 points in May to -31.8. The general business-conditions index is the monthly gauge on New York’s manufacturing sector. The July reading — based on firms responding to
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