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Dutchland Plastics begins work in renovated Canastota plant
CANASTOTA — Wisconsin–based Dutchland Plastics has moved its upstate New York plant from Sherrill to a 50,000-square-foot refurbished building in Canastota, and the village’s mayor is applauding the move. “This Restore NY project is a great example of remediating and revitalizing an abandoned industrial site and bringing it back to life as a value-added economic […]
FMN Creative earns NYS woman-owned business enterprise certification
UTICA — FMN Creative, LLC, a boutique digital marketing agency, announced it has received statewide certification as a woman-owned business enterprise by the Empire State Development’s Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development (DMWBD). The certificate was awarded for three years and is in effect until Aug. 15, 2021. The division’s minority and women-owned business
New York manufacturing index posts small increase in October
The Empire State Manufacturing survey general business-conditions index rose 2 points to 21.1 in October, signaling some acceleration in the pace of growth in New York’s manufacturing sector. The October reading is “pointing to a slightly faster pace of growth than in September,” the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said in the survey report
Giovanni’s Big Cheese Pizzeria in Oneida formally opens under new ownership
ONEIDA — Giovanni’s Big Cheese Pizzeria in Oneida recently formally opened under new ownership. The business, led by new owners Giovanni and Rosalinda Purpura, held a grand opening and ribbon-cutting event at its 118 Phelps St. location on Oct. 9 with the Greater Oneida Chamber of Commerce. The new owners took over in the spring,
Northern Credit Union converts to state charter
WATERTOWN — The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has approved Northern Credit Union’s application to convert its charter to conduct business to a New York State charter, effective Oct. 18. Prior to the conversion, Northern Credit Union operated as Northern Federal Credit Union, the DFS said in an Oct. 1 news release.
SBA announces FY 2018 small-business loan data, top regional lenders
SYRACUSE — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) on Oct. 11 released its fiscal year (FY) 2018 lending report, with 670 7(a) and 504 loan approvals valued at $177 million across the 34-county Syracuse district. “Small businesses in upstate New York are accessing the affordable capital they need to start and expand with SBA-backed loans,”
AmeriCU Credit Union remodels Yorkville branch
YORKVILLE — Construction workers have finished a remodeling project at the Yorkville branch office of Rome–based AmeriCU Credit Union. Plans for the project started in late 2017, and crews started working on the initiative at 4957 Commercial Drive earlier this year, says Nicholas Cray, VP of member relations and marketing, who spoke with CNYBJ on
Visions updates website and plans upgrade for online banking portal
ENDWELL — Visons Federal Credit Union announced it has revamped its website to make it more “user-friendly and informative.” The new design seeks to make it easier for members to identify helpful resources. One of the site changes involves adding the “Articles and Magazines” section under the Resources tab. The articles cover topics ranging from
Community banks in today’s digital world
Banking technology has changed exponentially over the past decade. From online banking and mobile deposits to enhancements in fraud monitoring, the way we use and monitor money is changing faster than consumers can keep up. These advancements have left many wondering where that leaves banks. Will the community bank disappear in today’s digital world? As a
How a Bank Can Help Your Business Succession Planning
Whether you’re getting ready for retirement, just starting out in the leadership of your business, or are considering an ownership role in your future career, the best thing you can do to prepare yourself and your current or future business for success is to build a relationship with a commercial banker. Two of the most
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