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Visions FCU hires Killeen as VP/chief risk officer
ENDWELL, N.Y. — Visions Federal Credit Union (FCU) says it has recently hired Patrick Killeen as VP/chief risk officer. Visions describes Killeen as a “seasoned” risk executive with more than 32 years of experience in risk management, internal auditing, operations, and data analytics for financial institutions, per the credit union’s April 9 announcement. As chief […]
The Summit starts two-year, $30,000 support of Sleep in Heavenly Peace
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Summit Federal Credit Union (The Summit) on March 20 announced a two-year, $30,000 commitment to Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) chapters in Syracuse, Buffalo, and Rochester. The Summit will disperse $10,000 to each of the three SHP chapters over the next two years ($5,000 in 2025, $5,000 in 2026) to help
CFCU Community Credit Union rebrands to Beginnings Credit Union
LANSING, N.Y. — CFCU Community Credit Union, which is based in the Ithaca area, on April 21 announced it is rebranding to Beginnings Credit Union this summer. “Since 1953, we’ve served our members by connecting them with financial opportunities that unlock greater possibilities and bring our communities closer together,” Lisa Whitaker, president and CEO of
Broome County attracted more than $174 million in new private investment in 2024
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Broome County saw more than $174 million in new private investment supported by the Broome County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) in 2024,
Shared commercial kitchen opens in Ithaca
ITHACA, N.Y. — Shared Kitchen Ithaca, a new 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, has opened its commercial kitchen space and is welcoming new members. The nearly 4,000-square-foot kitchen is equipped with state-of-the-art food-production equipment, according to an announcement from the organization. “The Ithaca region has long been deficient in the facilities needed for entrepreneurs to manufacture their
Town of Oneonta certified as Climate Smart Community by state DEC
ONEONTA, N.Y. — New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced nine communities, including the Town of Oneonta in Otsego
Lockheed Martin announces CFO departure, names successor
Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE: LMT) says it has named Evan Scott as the company’s senior VP and CFO, succeeding Jesus (Jay) Malave, who advised the company that he is “pursuing other opportunities.” Scott, a 26-year Lockheed Martin finance executive, has served as the defense contractor’s treasurer and the CFO of two business units. The appointment
Cornell University formally opens Atkinson Hall research hub
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell University officially opened its new Atkinson Hall on April 9 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The hall serves as a home for
Goodwill store set to open in Ithaca
ITHACA, N.Y. — Goodwill of the Finger Lakes will open its first retail location in Ithaca on April 25 at 9 a.m., following a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The 15,000-square-foot thrift store occupies the former Ollie’s Bargain Outlet location at 723 S. Meadow St., Goodwill of the Finger Lakes announced. “This strategic expansion has been a long
Cornell names Kotlikoff its 15th president, removing interim tag
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Cornell University board of trustees on March 21 voted to appoint Michael Kotlikoff as Cornell’s 15th president, effective immediately. Kotlikoff has served as the school’s interim president since July 2024, following the retirement of Martha Pollack. “Over the last eight months as interim president — and his 25 years on Cornell’s
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