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AmeriCU Investments launches Guided Wealth Portfolios
ROME — AmeriCU Investments has launched Guided Wealth Portfolios (GWP), an online investing platform designed to “simplify” wealth management for those looking to start their investment journey. AmeriCU Investments GWP “combine the convenience of digital investing with the personalized support” from AmeriCU’s virtual financial advisors, providing an opportunity for individuals seeking “accessible, professional” investment options, […]
Jefferson County hotel occupancy falls more than 7 percent in December
WATERTOWN — Jefferson County hotels registered a drop in occupancy in December, as two other key indicators of hotel-business performance were mixed in the same month. The hotel-occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) in the North Country’s most populous county declined 7.4 percent to 33.5 percent in the final month of

Greater Utica Chamber plans women’s summit in late March
UTICA — The Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce is bringing a new event to the region, aimed at empowering, inspiring, and connecting women. The Experience LeadHERship event takes place March 26 from 12-5 p.m. at Delta Hotels Utica. “We felt that there was a need to bring an event like this to Utica,” Greater Utica

UHS spine program receives Joint Commission certification
BINGHAMTON — United Health Services, Inc. (UHS) recently received the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Core Certification in Spine Surgery. UHS — a locally owned, not-for-profit hospital and health-care system serving greater Binghamton and surrounding counties — says it is the first program in upstate New York to earn the certification. The Joint
Unity House adds two new members to board of directors
AUBURN — Unity House of Cayuga County, Inc. recently announced that two new community leaders have joined the nonprofit’s board of directors. Taylor Symes and Jessica Janssen, both of Auburn, began their board duties in November. Symes is a licensed benefits consultant for AFLAC, in addition to being a sales rep for Peaceful Living Home

Adirondack Bank blog offers tips on outsmarting phishing scams
UTICA, N.Y. — In its Jan. 28 website blog, Adirondack Bank tackles a subject affecting many financial-services clients and consumers: phishing. Most people are familiar

AmeriCU Credit Union launches charitable foundation
ROME — AmeriCU Credit Union has formed AmeriCU Charitable Foundation, effective on Jan. 1, to support community-driven programs and work to improve the quality of life across its service areas. The foundation will also strengthen the credit union’s impact on the communities it serves and create lasting positive change, AmeriCU contends. “Our communities are the

AIS lands $300 million Air Force research contract
ROME, N.Y. — Assured Information Security (AIS) announced it has been awarded an Engineering for Virtualized Enterprise and Remote Access Technology (EVEREST) $300 million Indefinitely

Oneida Indian Nation expenditures topped a record $700 million last year
VERONA, N.Y. — The Oneida Indian Nation said its spending reached record levels in 2024, topping $700 million invested in employees, capital projects, and more.

Southern Tier nonprofit names new executive director
ONEONTA, N.Y. — The LEAF Council on Alcoholism and Addictions — a nonprofit serving Chenango and Otsego counties, which seeks to reduce the onset of substance misuse and addiction — has a new executive director. Tessa Davidson started in the role on Jan. 1, succeeding Julie Dostal, who retired after more than 25 leading the
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