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Commerce Chenango annual report highlights 2011 projects, growth
NORWICH — In its 2011 annual report, Commerce Chenango looked back on a year filled with business growth and the successful launch and implementation of several new programs. Highlights from the year include: Agro-Farma, Inc., maker of Chobani yogurt, was one of the region’s top business success stories, announcing $134 million in investments that will […]
Binghamton University hosts technology events in April
VESTAL — Two new events at Binghamton University will bring together entrepreneurs, industry partners, and investors over the course of two days in April. Things kick off with Binghamton University’s first-ever Energy Innovation Day on April 17. The day will feature speakers and panels on alternative-energy research and education, tours of campus facilities, and an
ConMed to start paying cash dividend
UTICA — ConMed Corp. (NASDAQ: CNMD) has decided to start paying shareholders a quarterly cash dividend. The Utica–based medical-technology company has declared an initial dividend
Clothing and footwear retailer opens in downtown Syracuse
SYRACUSE — Philadelphia–based Villa, Inc. has opened a new store in downtown Syracuse. The store, located at 317 S. Salina St., joins 34 other Villa
First Source formally opens new Rome branch office
ROME — First Source Federal Credit Union marked the grand opening of its newly built Rome branch office on March 1. The office opened Feb.
Bassett ranks among nation’s top integrated health systems
COOPERSTOWN — Being named one of the most integrated health networks in the nation means that Bassett Healthcare Network is doing something right at its network of six hospitals and dozens of clinics. But the job of integration is an ongoing one with direct impact on the organization’s efficiency and the quality of patient care
Young professionals face barriers to saving for retirement
UTICA — Young professionals hear the message early and they hear it often — start saving for retirement as soon as possible. While the message is a good one, the tough economic times of the past few years have changed the playing field in a way that doesn’t always make that the best option for
Ithaca College hosts test of new social-media platform
ITHACA — Ithaca College is now home to the beta version of Fanattac, an online social-media site that connects music fans and artists. Hollywood–based Fanattac,
2011 sales-tax collections grew fastest in Southern Tier
New York’s Southern Tier was home to the strongest growth in county sales-tax collections in 2011, according to a report state Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli
Chemung Canal set to reopen Owego branches
OWEGO — Chemung Canal Trust Co. will reopen its branch at 203 Main St. in Owego Tuesday and its branch on Route 17C on Feb.
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