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SBA approved more than $200M in traditional loans for upstate small businesses in FY22
The upstate New York district of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) on Nov. 2 announced it approved more than $200 million in 524 traditional loans for small businesses in 34 counties across upstate New York during federal fiscal year 2022 (FY22). The figures represent a year-over-year increase of 52 traditional loans from FY2021. The […]
Syracuse Stage to use M&T Bank donation for pay-what-you-will program
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Stage says it will use a $20,000 grant from M&T Bank (NYSE: MTB) to provide “more opportunities” for Central New Yorkers
New York manufacturing index rises back into positive territory in November
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business-conditions index climbed 14 points to 4.5 in November. The index had declined eight points to -9.1 in October.
25th Anniversary 40 under Forty awards event draws crowd of more than 400
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — More than 400 people attended the 25th edition of the popular 40 under Forty awards event on Thursday evening at the Oncenter
Clear Path for Veterans, Southern Tier Veterans Support Group receive credit-union donation
ALBANY, N.Y. — Clear Path for Veterans in Chittenango and the Southern Tier Veterans Support Group in Vestal are among the nonprofit organizations that will
NBT Bancorp to pay quarterly dividend of 30 cents a share in fourth quarter
NORWICH, N.Y. — NBT Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: NBTB), parent of NBT Bank, recently announced that its board of directors has approved a cash dividend of 30 cents per share for the fourth quarter of this year. The payment is up by 2 cents, or 7.1 percent, from the 28 cents that NBT paid in the
VIEWPOINT: An Overlooked Resource for Small Business: Your bank
Typically, when the topic of resources For small businesses is discussed, you might think of transactional interactions, such as financing or banking products that can help with day-to-day activities. When small businesses approach banks, it’s usually to investigate funding and determine the terms of a loan — that makes sense, that’s a core part of what
People news: Visions FCU hires new manager of talent acquisition and retention
ENDWELL, N.Y. — Visions Federal Credit Union (FCU) announced it has hired Julie Steele as its new manager of talent acquisition and retention. Steele brings
NBT looks to build on solid third quarter with growth
NORWICH, N.Y. — In spite of a volatile interest-rate environment, NBT Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: NBTB) reported third-quarter net income of $39 million, or 90 cents per share. That’s up more than 4 percent from $37.4 million, or 86 cents a share, in the year-ago quarter. The quarter was marked not only with rising interest rates,
Visions FCU opens contact center in Reading, Pennsylvania
Visions Federal Credit Union (FCU) has recently opened a new contact center in Reading, Pennsylvania. Employees at the new site assist with remote-banking services, including phone transactions, loan applications, and Live Chat instant messaging for members using digital banking and other financial services in both English and Spanish. Visions FCU, which is headquartered in Endwell
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