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Natur-Tyme to close after insurmountable financial losses
DeWITT, N.Y. — The owners of Natur-Tyme — a store that describes itself as serving the health and wellness needs of Central New York — plan to close the location in the coming months after 40 years of operation. The store is located at 3160 Erie Boulevard East in DeWitt. In its April 14 statement, […]
Visions holds annual meeting, announces board appointments
ENDWELL, N.Y. — Visions Federal Credit Union elected three directors to its board of directors during the credit union’s 57th annual meeting, which was held recently at its headquarters located in Endwell. In addition, a special reorganization meeting following the annual meeting included the election of new officers and appointments, per an April 11 news
Financial literacy is a business must, banker says
DeWITT, N.Y. — Often thought of as something for individual consumers, financial literacy can be an important element of business ownership, according to one area banking professional. There are really two prongs to financial literacy for business owners, says Laura Mattice, Community Reinvestment Act officer at Community Bank, N.A. The first prong is really understanding
AmeriCU investment team wins industry award
ROME, N.Y. — AmeriCU Credit Union’s investment team recently received the 2022 Perspective Program Award of Excellence from the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Mutual Group. CUNA Mutual Group is a mutual-insurance company that provides financial services to cooperatives, credit unions, and their members. A selection committee used information from sales leaders, managers, and CUNA
Citizens Business Conditions Index bounces back in Q1
The national Citizens Business Conditions Index (CBCI) rose to 53.9 in the first quarter, “reflecting continued strength in the labor market, more new business openings and positive corporate revenue trends.” The CBCI had dipped below 50 during the fourth quarter of last year and the bounce-back during the first quarter “signaled a return to positive
Micron says environmental-survey work has started in Clay at site of future semiconductor campus
CLAY, N.Y. — The environmental-survey work has started at the White Pine Commerce Park in the town of Clay where Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MU)
CenterState CEO annual meeting includes business awards, speakers
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Mower, American Fashion Network, and Collins Barber & Beauty Shop were among the organizations recognized with awards during CenterState CEO’s annual meeting
Old Forge resort plans May hiring events
OLD FORGE, N.Y. — Water Safari Resort in Old Forge is offering instant interview sessions on May 6 and May 13 from 9 a.m. to
People news: Bixby joins Welliver as project superintendent
MONTOUR FALLS, N.Y. — Construction-services company Welliver announced it has hired Jonah Bixby as project superintendent. Bixby brings significant knowledge of construction processes and building
Micron official calls upcoming Clay semiconductor campus “big bet” for company, region
April Arnzen, chief people officer at the Boise, Idaho–based Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MU), on Wednesday spoke to area business leaders at CenterState CEO’s annual
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