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Tompkins Community Bank adds Harris as new VP of commercial lending
ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins Community Bank announced it has hired Lawrence Harris as VP, commercial banking relationship manager. With 35 years of experience, Harris will

Tioga Chamber spotlights Tioga Arts Council in May
OWEGO, N.Y. — The Tioga County Chamber of Commerce is honoring the Tioga Arts Council in its Spotlight on Business for May. The Tioga Arts

SUNY approves next president for Onondaga Community College
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — The SUNY board of trustees on Tuesday approved Warren Hilton as the next president of Onondaga Community College (OCC). Hilton begins his

Bond, Schoeneck & King to combine with smaller Long Island firm, adding 23 lawyers
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, a Syracuse–based law firm with 250 attorneys across 13 offices, says it will soon be combining with

Community Bank names Serbun president of retail banking
DeWITT, N.Y. — Community Bank N.A. announced it has promoted Joseph F. Serbun to president of retail banking. He previously served as the bank’s chief

TEAM Tioga celebrates partnership success
OWEGO, N.Y. — TEAM Tioga recently held a breakfast event, titled “Tioga Together: Advancing the Vision,” at Tioga Downs Casino Resort to celebrate the success

Upstate Medical University awarded more than 470 degrees during Sunday commencement
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate Medical University on Sunday awarded 474 degrees during its commencement ceremony held at Upstate Medical University Arena at Onondaga County War

Community Foundation seeks applicants for first responder grants
UTICA, N.Y. — The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties will accept applications from May 1 through June 30 for its Hero Fund American

Chemung Chamber presents small-business webinars this week
ELMIRA, N.Y. — The Chemung County Chamber of Commerce will present a week-long webinar education series focused on small businesses and entrepreneurship this week, May

Microsoft awards Syracuse, CenterState CEO $500K grant for economic development
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Microsoft Philanthropies has awarded the City of Syracuse and CenterState CEO a $500,000 Skills for Jobs and Livelihoods grant. The grant will
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