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Visions FCU plans to build a new branch office in Oneonta
ONEONTA, N.Y. — Visions Federal Credit Union (FCU) says construction will start soon on its first branch in Oneonta. The new office will be located in the WellNow Plaza at 5001 State Highway 23, Visions said in its Jan. 30 announcement. The new office will allow individuals and businesses to conduct banking services, apply for […]
Visions donates $50K to American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
ENDWELL, N.Y. — Visions Federal Credit Union says it has donated $50,000 to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) as part of “The Big Give” of 2022. Created by Visions in 2021, “The Big Give” is an annual initiative to make an “outstanding” charitable contribution to organizations performing community service within Visions’ three-state footprint,
Syracuse Fire Department Employees FCU names new CEO
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The board of directors of the Syracuse Fire Department Employees Federal Credit Union (SFDEFCU) announced it has promoted Roxane Bowering to be the credit union’s next CEO. “After an extensive search, the Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Bowering to this position. She brings a wealth of
Pathfinder Bank appoints Fulton branch manager
FULTON, N.Y. — Pathfinder Bank says it has promoted Jennifer Kaljeskie to assistant VP, branch manager of its Fulton office, located at 5 W. First St. S. Kaljeskie joined Pathfinder Bank in 2020 as the assistant branch manager of the bank’s Central Square location. In her new role, Kaljeskie will be responsible for developing retail
Generations Bank promotes Humphreys to assistant VP
SENECA FALLS, N.Y. — Generations Bank announced it has promoted Jenny Humphreys to assistant vice president (AVP), in addition to her role as market manager of Seneca County. Humphreys will continue to manage two Generations Bank retail offices in Seneca County, including the flagship branch in Seneca Falls and the office on North Road in
The funding seeks to help several nonprofit organizations in Central New York to support workforce development and community initiatives. These grants are part of KeyBank’s
Survey finds inflation, labor concerns mixed with optimism
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — While a majority of small- and mid-sized businesses anticipate a recession this year, according to JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s 2023 annual Business Leaders Outlook survey, the outlook is not all doom and gloom according to one area market leader. A total of 65 percent of mid-sized businesses and 61 percent of small
N.Y. manufacturers expect little improvement over the next six months
The index for future business conditions in the January Empire State Manufacturing Survey held steady at 8.0, suggesting that firms expect little improvement over the next six months. New orders and shipments are expected to rise somewhat, while employment is expected to increase “only modestly,” the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said in its Jan.
Solvay Bank’s Fernandez appointed to Home HeadQuarters board
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Solvay Bank recently announced that Michele Fernandez, VP, enterprise risk manager & CRA officer, has recently been elected to join the Home HeadQuarters Inc. (HHQ) board of directors as a private-sector member. Fernandez joined Solvay Bank in 1991 and leads the bank’s enterprise risk management department. In addition to being elected to
Investment boosts Launch NY program for underserved entrepreneurs
“We’ve historically served about 40% minority- and/or women-led companies, so we are incredibly grateful that JPMorgan Chase recognizes the importance of doing even more to support underrepresented founders,” Marnie LaVigne, president and CEO of Launch NY, said. “We welcome others to join their lead as well, because we know we have only scratched the surface
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