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Opportunities in Estate Planning During the COVID-19 Crisis
In the last several weeks, we have seen the drastic impact of the COVID-19 crisis on our health, way of living, and the economy. While these times may feel uncertain, there are still many factors in your control and even opportunities for those who seek them out. This is especially true regarding your estate plan. The […]

Businesses with PPP loans under $2 million can relax a little following new SBA guidance
The SBA said that “safe harbor” for PPP borrowers under $2 million “is appropriate because borrowers with loans below this threshold are generally less likely

AmeriCU Credit Union selects new CEO
ROME, N.Y. — The board of directors of credit union AmeriCU has selected Ronald Belle to succeed CEO Mark Pfisterer, who last year announced his

Carrols Restaurant Group reports Q1 net loss of more than $22 million
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: TAST), the largest Burger King franchisee in the U.S., has reported a net loss of more than

SBA says it’s still not too late for small businesses to get a PPP loan
The PPP loans are meant to help small businesses and nonprofits stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic, by funding eight weeks of payroll and certain

Chemung Financial moves May 13 annual meeting from hotel to HQ
ELMIRA, N.Y. — Chemung Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: CHMG), parent company of Chemung Canal Trust Company, recently announced that it has moved its annual meeting of

Community Bank System to hold virtual annual shareholder meeting due to COVID-19
DeWITT, N.Y. — Community Bank System, Inc. (NYSE: CBU) announced that it will host its 2020 annual meeting of shareholders virtually due to government-mandated social-distancing

CenterState CEO, KeyBank announce $150K small business emergency relief grant program
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — CenterState CEO on Friday announced a $150,000 small-business stabilization fund from which grants are available for “under-resourced” small businesses affected by COVID-19

Utica announces first round of economic-stimulus loans
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri on Thursday announced the first round of loans for local businesses that applied for the city’s economic-stimulus loan

Launch NY 1st quarter investments include funding for two Ithaca firms
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Launch New York (Launch NY) has reported its first-quarter investments for 2020, which included funding for two Ithaca companies. Those firms are
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