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ConMed wins Defense Department contract worth up to $36 million
UTICA, N.Y. — ConMed Corp. (NASDAQ: CNMD), a Utica–based surgical-device maker, has won a contract from the U.S. Department of Defense, worth up to $36

Cuomo unveils proposal for Syracuse STEAM school
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Gov. Andrew Cuomo has proposed creating an education and workforce training center to meet science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) job

Summit FCU taps COO as its next CEO
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Summit Federal Credit Union (FCU) announced it has chosen Laurie Baker as its next president and CEO, effective Feb. 1. Baker

McFarland Johnson names Festa CEO & Nixon president and chairman
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — McFarland Johnson, Inc. (MJ) of Binghamton has named James Festa CEO and Chad Nixon president and chairman of the company’s board of

What channel is the Syracuse basketball game on vs. Virginia Tech?
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse basketball (8-6, 1-2 ACC) looks to rebound from a weekend loss when it hosts the Virginia Tech Hokies (10-4, 1-2 ACC)

Tessy Plastics to expand plant in Elbridge, add 50 jobs
ELBRIDGE, N.Y. — Tessy Plastics Corp. plans to expand one of its manufacturing facilities in Elbridge as part of a $20 million project in which

Syracuse Mets announce Brian Schneider as team manager in 2020
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Mets on Friday announced that Brian Schneider will be the team’s manager in the 2020 season. Schneider — a former

What channel is the Syracuse basketball game on vs. Notre Dame?
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse basketball (8-5, 1-1 ACC) returns to ACC play with an important home game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (9-4, 0-2

Chemung Financial pays dividend of 26 cents a share for last quarter
ELMIRA — Chemung Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: CHMG) recently announced that its board of directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of 26 cents per share. The dividend was payable on Jan. 2, to common stock shareholders of record as of the close of business on Dec. 23. At the banking company’s current stock price, the
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ELMIRA — Chemung Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: CHMG) recently announced that its board of directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of 26 cents per share.
The dividend was payable on Jan. 2, to common stock shareholders of record as of the close of business on Dec. 23.
At the banking company’s current stock price, the dividend yields 2.5 percent annually.
Elmira–based Chemung Financial is a $1.8 billion financial services holding company that operates 33 branches through its main subsidiary, Chemung Canal Trust Company, a full-service community bank with full trust powers.
Established in 1833, Chemung Canal Trust says it is the oldest locally owned and managed community bank in New York state. Chemung Financial is also the parent of CFS Group, Inc., a financial-services subsidiary offering mutual funds, annuities, brokerage services, tax-preparation services and insurance, as well as Chemung Risk Management, Inc., an insurance company based in Nevada.

Edward Jones office to formally open in Johnson City on Jan. 15
JOHNSON CITY — The investment firm Edward Jones will formally open its new office in Johnson City on Jan. 15. Chris Curry is the financial advisor at the new 345 Harry L. Drive office, which opened to customers in November. Heidi Higgins is the branch office administrator. Curry and his team had been operating from
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JOHNSON CITY — The investment firm Edward Jones will formally open its new office in Johnson City on Jan. 15.
Chris Curry is the financial advisor at the new 345 Harry L. Drive office, which opened to customers in November. Heidi Higgins is the branch office administrator.
Curry and his team had been operating from an office in Waverly for the past seven-plus years.
Edward Jones will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new office with the Tioga County Chamber of Commerce on 11 a.m. on Jan. 15. It’s part of a full-day grand-opening event.
Edward Jones is a financial-services firm, headquartered in St. Louis, which has more than 13,000 branch offices across North America.
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