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How Big Data is Shaping the Future of CNY’s Economy
Big data, artificial intelligence (AI), internet of things (IoT), and 5G are all transforming the business world — and they’re transforming the Central New York economy in the process. According to a survey by NewVantage Partners, 97.2 percent of C-level executives said their companies are investing in, building or launching big data and AI initiatives. […]
AmeriCU begins operations in new Onondaga Hill location
ONONDAGA — AmeriCU Credit Union is now operating in its new Onondaga Hill branch at 4865 West Seneca Turnpike in the town of Onondaga. The new office started operations in that location in late September, says Ron Belle, chief experience officer at AmeriCU. The branch had previously operated at Onondaga Community College (OCC) for the
NYCUA board includes Summit, AmeriCU officials
Scholarship program helps 30 students ALBANY — Executives from federal credit unions operating in Central New York are serving on the board of directors of the New York Credit Union Association (NYCUA). NYCUA also announced that its scholarship program provided financial help to more than two dozen college-bound credit-union members this year.
NBT Bank moving Maine regional HQ to new building in Portland
PORTLAND, Maine —NBT Bank is relocating its Maine regional headquarters office in Portland to a new building that has been constructed along the city’s waterfront. Norwich–based NBT Bank, a unit of NBT Bancorp (NASDAQ: NBTB), will move the Maine regional office from its current location at 254 Commercial St. in Portland to a location about
CFCU Transformation Center Formally Opens
CFCU Community Credit Union on Sept. 19 celebrated the formal grand opening of its Transformation Center and administrative offices in the Bank Tower building on the Ithaca Commons. The new branch includes emerging banking technologies, such as palm readers, interactive touch tables, and virtual teller machines. The Transformation Center opened on June 3. Pictured in
Visions FCU names Garcia regional member services officer for Pennsylvania region
ENDWELL —Visions Federal Credit Union announced it has appointed Derek Garcia as its new assistant vice president (AVP) and regional member services officer (RMSO) for its Pennsylvania region. Garcia has been with Visions for six years and was formerly the sales and training manager for CTCE Federal Credit Union of Reading, Pennsylvania until that credit
Tompkins Financial boosts quarterly dividend by 4 percent
ITHACA — Tompkins Financial Corp. (NYSE: TMP) announced on Oct. 18 that its board of directors has approved a 4 percent increase in its quarterly dividend. Tompkins Financial will pay a regular quarterly cash dividend of 52 cents per share on Nov. 15. It is payable to common shareholders of record on Oct. 29. The
How Opportunity Zone investors can boost downtown Syracuse’s revival
Syracuse has proven itself a resilient city. This community has endured economic challenges, but together, we have kept pushing forward, committed to improving lives and livelihoods in every part of our city and region. By focusing on our strengths, fostering collaboration and emphasizing innovation, we have now found solid footing — a position from which
People news: Tompkins Trust promotes Seals to marketing & community relations officer
ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins Trust Company announced it has promoted Aundre Seals to marketing and community relations officer. He joined the banking company in February
Potsdam man arrested for making unauthorized purchases on company credit card
POTSDAM, N.Y. — The New York State Police on Tuesday arrested James D. Spear, age 52, of Potsdam, after an investigation revealed that he made
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