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American Society of Women Accountants report offers ideas to boost diversity
The American Society of Women Accountants (ASWA) has issued a new report making several recommendations for how companies can increase hiring of women and minorities
VNSNY Choice coming to CNY, Mohawk Valley counties
A New York City–based not-for-profit Home health-care organization has received state approval to expand its Medicaid managed long-term care plan to 24 counties outside of
Cornell to launch business minor
ITHACA — Growing interest in business education at Cornell University led the school to add another academic option for its students. Cornell will launch a
CNY loses industrial jobs in face of Upstate gains
Central New York couldn’t keep pace as industrial employment grew in the Upstate region over the last year, according to a manufacturing publication. The 2013
Berkshire Hills expands CNY presence
DeWITT — Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: BHLB) has completed its acquisition of DeWitt–based Beacon Federal Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: BFED). Beacon Federal has about $1 billion
Countryside Federal becomes SBA 7(a) lender
DeWITT — Countryside Federal Credit Union agreed this morning to participate in the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) main business loan program. Countryside Federal is
Destiny aims to boost Canadian spending with events
SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Convention and Visitors Bureau (SCVB) and Destiny USA are looking to increase Canadian tourism in Central New York. “We are strategically
Franciscan Companies issues scam warning
DeWITT — Franciscan Companies is warning that one of its medical-alert services is being impersonated by a company carrying out a scam targeting seniors. A
New York home sales fall in September, but rise in Q3
Realtors in New York state sold fewer homes in September, but still notched an increase in closed sales in the third quarter, according to a
Current Alliance VP to lead Syracuse region for NBT
SYRACUSE — Richard Shirtz will become Syracuse regional president at NBT Bank after NBT Bancorp’s acquisition of Alliance Financial Corp. closes next year. Shirtz, currently