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PAR leaders optimistic despite Q2 loss
NEW HARTFORD — Despite a second-quarter loss, leaders at PAR Technology Corp. (NYSE: PAR) remain encouraged by the company’s future prospects. PAR lost $511,000 from
PJ Green adds new printing press to enhance offerings
The growing company approaches the 100-employee mark UTICA — A new printing press at PJ Green, Inc. not only allows the company to provide
Oneida Financial profit rises 12 percent, led by rising non-banking revenue
ONEIDA — Net income rose 12 percent in the second quarter at Oneida Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: ONFC), driven primarily by rising fee and commission income
Cazenovia Equipment Co. plots path to growth after fire
CAZENOVIA — Cazenovia Equipment Co. is plowing ahead toward growth despite having to build a new base of operations after a fire decimated its headquarters
New milk plant planned for Cayuga County
AURELIUS — Work could begin soon on a new milk-processing plant that will employ more than 50 people initially and could attract other new businesses
New owners aim for turnaround at Cortland Line Co.
CORTLAND — A group of private investors is hoping to spark a turnaround at Cortland Line Co. after acquiring the business from its employees. A
Smokers Choice tobacco retailer buys former Sleep City building for $350,000
DeWITT — Smokers Choice Cigarette & Tobacco Outlets, a tobacco and accessory retailer, recently purchased the 3,848-square-foot former Sleep City building located at 3188 Erie
SUNY Oswego SBDC to offer small- business training course online
OSWEGO — The State University of New York (SUNY) Oswego Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will offer an online small-business training course starting Aug. 13.
New owners revamp ‘run down’ Days Inn near Oneida Lake
CICERO — SUN Development and Hospitality Management (SUNdhm) knew it had a major project on its hands when it purchased the Days Inn Brewerton/Syracuse/Airport hotel
Tompkins Financial completes Pennsylvania acquisition
ITHACA — Tompkins Financial Corp. (NYSE Amex: TMP) closed its acquisition of VIST Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: VIST) of Wyomissing, Pa. on Aug. 1 and Tompkins’