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AIS names business director of mission solutions
ROME — Assured Information Security (AIS) — a Rome–based provider of critical cyber and information-security services, products, and operations to commercial and government customers — recently appointed Robert Westerman as business director of mission solutions. In this position, Westerman leads the direction, growth, and operational effectiveness of AIS in the greater Washington, D.C. area. His […]

Tompkins Chamber announces annual award winners
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce has announced this year’s winners of its annual awards, which recognize contributions by businesses, nonprofits, and

FustCharles, a certified public accounting (CPA) firm in Syracuse, has hired Ryan J. Fecco as an audit associate. He will help service the firm’s manufacturing,

FustCharles, a certified public accounting (CPA) firm in Syracuse, has hired Joseph A. Pagnotta, CPA as an audit manager. He will help service the firm’s

Berkshire Bank opens new office in DeWitt
DeWITT, N.Y. — Just six months after announcing the sale of a nearby branch in the village of East Syracuse to another bank, Berkshire Bank has opened a new office in the town of DeWitt. The new Berkshire Bank office at 6319 Fly Road in DeWitt will support its business banking, commercial real estate, middle-market

ESD’s Global NY expands to 15 markets, offers $900K to help N.Y. businesses in exporting
ALBANY, N.Y. — Empire State Development (ESD) on Tuesday announced an expansion of Global NY’s international presence, growing from nine to 15 markets. Global NY

AmeriCU Credit Union has announced the appointment of Jenny Fox as its new digital marketing manager. With more than 20 years of financial-services experience, Fox

UR Medicine Finger Lakes Health names surgical services director
GENEVA, N.Y. — UR Medicine Finger Lakes Health recently appointed Amber Castner as its new director of surgical services. In her new role, Castner will oversee the design, administration, and evaluation of professional services within the perioperative setting, lead-program growth, oversee surgical-services operations, and coordinate with members of the surgical team to allocate resources to

Community Bank outlines growth plans in Syracuse, beyond
Includes State Tower Building branch From new branches to a new name for its parent company, Community Bank is having a busy year. The first of three new Syracuse–area branches will open this October in the State Tower Building on South Warren Street in downtown Syracuse and represents the bank’s commitment to the Syracuse market,

VIEWPOINT: Revitalizing Syracuse: A Bold Vision for a Bright Future
Growing up in Syracuse, I have seen this city go through peaks and valleys. I remember the days when people would talk about Syracuse like it was a place stuck in time, clinging to its industrial past without much to look forward to. But I also remember the resilience of the people here — the
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