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First Niagara makes changes to small-business services
First Niagara Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FNFG) today introduced “redesigned” small-business lending services. The banking company is offering a “ready access” line of credit, which
Berkshire Hills completes acquisition of 11 Bank of America branches in Utica–Rome area
Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: BHLB) today announced that its banking subsidiary, Berkshire Bank, has completed the previously announced acquisition of 20 upstate New York
NY credit-union leaders show ‘cautious optimism’ about economy, survey finds
The majority of participating New York state credit-union leaders are either somewhat optimistic or very optimistic about the national, state, and regional economies in 2014,
Elmira Savings Bank adds Arnot Health CEO to its board
ELMIRA — Elmira Savings Bank (NASDAQ: ESBK) has elected Robert K. Lambert, M.D., to its board of directors. Lambert is president and CEO of the Arnot
First Niagara announces changes to executive-leadership team
BUFFALO — First Niagara Financial Group (NASDAQ: FNFG) today announced changes to the banking company’s executive leadership team, including the elimination of one position, a search to fill another post, and two promotions. The Buffalo–based banking company, which is the parent of First Niagara Bank, has promoted Inder Koul to executive vice president and chief
Elmira Savings Bank finishes paying back the federal government
ELMIRA — Elmira Savings Bank (NASDAQ: ESBK) announced this week it has repaid the final $3.5 million segment of the $14 million it received from
Tompkins Financial promotes Gruber to CEO of VIST Bank subsidiary
ITHACA — Tompkins Financial Corp. (NYSE: TMP) announced that it has promoted Scott L. Gruber to CEO of VIST Bank, its subsidiary community bank based
First Niagara to cut 170 administrative jobs in new branch model
First Niagara Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FNFG) today announced it is eliminating up to 170 administrative positions at branch offices in its four-state footprint, in
M&T Vice Chairman Pinto resigns with medical condition, company adjusts leadership roles
BUFFALO — M&T Bank Corp. (NYSE: MTB) today announced that Michael Pinto, vice chairman of the bank holding company’s board of directors, has resigned due
Burritt named chairman of the Pathfinder Bank board of directors
OSWEGO — Chris R. Burritt has been named the new chairman of the board of directors of Pathfinder Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: PBHC) and its Pathfinder Bank subsidiary, effective Jan. 1. Burritt replaces Janette Resnick, who is retiring from her chair and board position, the company said. “After 17 years on the Board, and 10 years
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