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Bassett and Oneida Healthcare to pursue partnership pact
ONEIDA, N.Y. — Oneida Healthcare and Cooperstown–based Bassett Healthcare Network announced Wednesday that they will pursue a partnership agreement to coordinate health-care services and seek

SBA makes 504 debt-refinancing program permanent
Eligible small-business owners now have “more options” to refinance eligible fixed assets and business expenses through the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 504 refinance program.

Elmira Savings Bank declares quarterly dividend of 23 cents a share
ELMIRA — Elmira Savings Bank (NASDAQ: ESBK) has declared a cash dividend of 23 cents per share of its common stock. The banking company will pay the

Carrols completes acquisition of six Detroit–area Burger King restaurants
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: TAST) on Thursday announced it has completed its acquisition of six Burger King restaurants in the Detroit

People news: M&T Bank hires O’Neil as leasing sales rep
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — M&T Bank announced it has appointed C. Patrick O’Neil as vice president and leasing sales representative for commercial-equipment finance. He brings more

St. Joseph’s Health names new director of finance
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — St. Joseph’s Health has appointed Julie Edmunds Smith as its new director of finance. In this role, Smith is responsible for St.

People news: Solvay Bank names Pyland manager of its Cicero branch
CICERO, N.Y. — Ryan Pyland has joined Solvay Bank as assistant VP and manager of its Cicero branch. Pyland holds a bachelor’s degree in business

The Agency board approves incentives for Century Sunrise project in Johnson City
JOHNSON CITY, N.Y. — The board of directors of the Agency has voted to approve financing incentives for the Century Sunrise redevelopment project in Johnson

Community Bank announces quarterly dividend, annual meeting results
DeWITT, N.Y. — Community Bank System, Inc. (NYSE: CBU) announced that it has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 31 cents a share on its
Chemung Canal Trust and parent company prepare for CEO transition
ELMIRA — Chemung Canal Trust Co. of Elmira and its parent company are preparing a leadership transition with the announcement of an upcoming retirement and succession plan. Ronald Bentley, CEO of Chemung Canal Trust and Chemung Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: CHMG), plans to retire on Dec. 31. Upon his retirement, Anders Tomson, Chemung Canal’s current president
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