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SBDC at Binghamton University extends PPP application assistance through August 8
VESTAL — The New York State Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Binghamton University is available to assist small businesses throughout the region with applying for and “understanding the forgiveness process” for PPP loans now through Aug. 8. PPP is short for Paycheck Protection Program, an initiative of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The […]
TCAD says PPP loans saved thousands of jobs in Tompkins County
“We were just interested to … see what the impacts potentially could be [on the community],” says Heather McDaniel, president of TCAD. She called the U.S. Treasury’s decision to release the PPP data a “pretty unprecedented move.” McDaniel spoke with CNYBJ on July 21. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Small Business Administration
Chemung Financial reports Q2 net income rises 16 percent
ELMIRA, N.Y. — Chemung Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: CHMG) on July 20 reported net income of $5.8 million, or $1.20 per share, in the second quarter, up 16 percent from $5 million, or $1.02, in the year-ago period. Chemung Financial is the parent company of Chemung Canal Trust Company. “Our results in the second quarter reflected
Herkimer man busted after string of burglaries at businesses in three counties
HERKIMER — A 23-year-old Herkimer man was recently arrested by the New York State Police for a string of burglaries that spanned three Mohawk Valley counties. John J. Lemche III was arrested on July 9 in the village of Herkimer for allegedly breaking into several businesses. The businesses included the Covered Bridge Convenience Store in
Oneida County reports 22 COVID-19 cases, no deaths in last day
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County on Wednesday reported that 22 people tested positive for the coronavirus, down one from 23 cases the prior day. Oneida
SUNY Poly professors to use grant funding to create personal protective facemask
MARCY, N.Y. — Three professors from SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) will use SUNY grant funding of more than $8,000 to create a face mask
McDonald’s restaurants owned by Cayuga Restaurant Group to hire 160 new employees this summer
McDonald’s restaurants in Auburn, Ithaca, Elmira area, and Horseheads are looking to hire 160 new employees this summer. The new hiring in these regions is
Oneida County reports 23 coronavirus cases in latest day
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County on Tuesday reported that 23 people tested positive for the coronavirus, up from five cases the day before and six
Crews working on Cree’s Mohawk Valley Fab complete foundation work
MARCY, N.Y. — Cree, Inc. (NASDAQ: CREE) says it has “surpassed foundational targets” for the construction of its Mohawk Valley Fab in Marcy. It’s under
Regional hospitals awarded federal COVID-19 “hot spot” funding
Five regional hospitals are among 86 New York hospitals that will share $680 million of a new $10 billion allocation of federal funding designated for
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