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Tompkins Financial to pay Q4 dividend of 54 cents on Nov. 13
ITHACA — Tompkins Financial Corp. (NYSE: TMP) recently announced that its board of directors approved payment of a regular quarterly cash dividend of 54 cents a share for the fourth quarter. The dividend is payable on Nov. 13, to common shareholders of record on Nov. 3. The dividend represents a 3.8 percent increase over the […]
Adirondack Bank adjusting services, citing increase in local virus cases
Branch lobbies will be closed to walk-in customers; however, lobby services will be available by appointment only at designated locations for special account needs (such
New York Bankers Association taps COO to become group’s first female CEO
The New York Bankers Association (NYBA) on Tuesday announced that COO Clare Cusack will become the first woman to serve as president and CEO of
Visions expects early 2021 opening for new Ithaca branch
ITHACA — Construction is moving along on the upcoming Ithaca branch of Visions Federal Credit Union. The new office — located at 410 Elmira Road, near Home Depot and Kohl’s — is expected to open in early 2021. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania–based PWCampbell designed and is building the new location, and Paolangeli Contractors, Inc. of Ithaca handled
Chemung Financial profit jumps in 3rd quarter
ELMIRA — Chemung Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: CHMG), parent company of Chemung Canal Trust Company, recently reported that its net income soared to $5.7 million, or $1.19 per share, in the third quarter from $2 million, or 40 cents, in the year-ago period. “Third quarter results included a 4.8 percent increase in net interest income and
NCUA board approves rules on derivatives, corporate credit- union regulation
The board of directors of the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) on Oct. 15 held its monthly meeting, unanimously approving a proposed rule on derivatives and a final rule regarding corporate credit unions. The group also heard a cybersecurity briefing. Details on the NCUA board meeting were posted on the Oct. 16 New York Minute
AmeriCU names new chief experience officer
ROME — AmeriCU Credit Union has hired a new chief experience officer as the credit union celebrates seven decades of operation. The nonprofit AmeriCU serves nine counties in Central and Northern New York. The organization has grown to more than 140,000 members, 19 locations, and $2 billion in assets. AmeriCU Credit Union is headquartered in
Renovation project at Syracuse Fire Department Credit Union continues
Besides the renovation project, the credit union’s board of directors in late July announced the appointment of Andrea Thune as its new CEO. Thune began her duties Aug. 3 following the retirement of then CEO Jeffrey Fragale. “After an extensive search, the board of directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Thune to
Brown & Brown Insurance boosts quarterly dividend by nearly 9 percent
Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE: BRO), the Florida–based parent of Syracuse–based Brown & Brown Empire State, recently announced that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 9.25 cents a share. The dividend is payable on Nov. 18 to shareholders of record on Nov. 4, the insurance agency said in a news
Summit FCU board of directors appoints new chair
Since 2019, Modesti has been the executive VP and CFO of Sweeteners Plus, LLC, a manufacturer and distributor of sugar products in Lakeville in Livingston County. Formerly president of Biomaxx, Inc., he remains on the company’s board. Modesti is also a director on the boards of Highland Hospital in Rochester and the Rochester chapter of
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