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AmeriCU CEO says the credit union remains financially strong
ROME, N.Y. — Rome–based AmeriCU Credit Union “remains financially strong and well-capitalized.” That’s part of the message that Ronald Belle, president and CEO of AmeriCU, delivered to the credit union’s annual membership meeting held March 13. John Stevenson, chairman of the AmeriCU board of directors, also addressed the current membership on the credit union’s financial […]

Visions FCU opens newly rebuilt branch in Tioga County
NEWARK VALLEY, N.Y. — The newly reconstructed branch office of Visions Federal Credit Union (FCU) in Newark Valley in Tioga County is now open. The branch opening concludes a year-long project to tear down and rebuild the structure at 7198 State Route 38, Visions FCU said in its April 5 announcement. The new office includes

NBT Bancorp’s first-quarter earnings dip 14 percent
NORWICH, N.Y. — NBT Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: NBTB) reported net income of $33.7 million, or 78 cents per share, in the first quarter of 2023, down nearly 14 percent from $39.1 million, or 90 cents, in the year-ago quarter due to securities losses and acquisition expenses. “NBT’s first-quarter results reflect the strength of our balance

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

Ashworth joins Preferred Mutual as chief HR officer, diversity and inclusion officer
NEW BERLIN, N.Y. — Pauline E. Ashworth has joined Preferred Mutual Insurance Company as executive VP, chief human resources (HR) officer, and diversity and inclusion

Miss Prissy’s to move from Salt City Market to a new location on South Warren Street
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Miss Prissy’s, one of the eight original tenants of the Salt City Market, has signed a lease for its future storefront at

Pathfinder to pay Q1 dividend of 9 cents on May 19
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Pathfinder Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: PBHC), holding company for Pathfinder Bank, has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 9 cents a share on its common stock for the fiscal quarter ending March 31. The dividend will be payable to all Pathfinder shareholders of record on April 24 and will be paid on May

Report: Addressing employee stress is a key benefits strategy
Employee stress is a “critical” issue for talent attraction and retention. That’s according to the 2023 Health on Demand Report that Mercer Marsh Benefits released April 13. Mercer Marsh Benefits is a health and benefits consultancy and a business of Marsh McLennan. The 2023 Health on Demand report surveyed more than 17,500 employees in 16

Midstate Mutual Insurance appoints two new directors
Currier Currier is an attorney with Baron & Budd, PC of Dallas, Texas and advocates for victims of asbestos-related diseases. She is licensed to practice in both New York and Texas. Currier previously worked as a solo practitioner “serving our local community.” She has also worked at Lockheed Martin with executive leadership in human-resources strategic
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