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Bonadio report: Upstate construction industry improves since 2012
The upstate New York construction industry has seen a “positive improvement” in the last couple years, according to the 2014 Upstate New York Contractors State
Blue Ocean’s Sarenski discusses how things have changed since recession, market downturn
SYRACUSE — Theodore (Ted) J. Sarenski, president and CEO of Blue Ocean Strategic Capital, LLC in Syracuse, says the 2007-2009 financial-market downturn, when stocks fell
First Niagara generates strong loan growth in second quarter
BUFFALO — First Niagara Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FNFG) generated substantial loan growth in the second quarter across its various product lines and markets, the
Tompkins Financial Q2 profit rises almost 19 percent
ITHACA — Tompkins Financial Corp. (NYSE: TMP) reported net income of $13.1 million in the second quarter, up nearly 19 percent from $11 million in
Elmira Savings Bank names Carr CEO, succeeding Hosey
ELMIRA — The board of directors of Elmira Savings Bank (NASDAQ: ESBK) has appointed Thomas M. Carr as CEO. He has been serving as president
Eastern Shore Associates acquires Cronk Agency of Central Square
FULTON — Eastern Shore Associates Insurance (ESA) has announced its acquisition of the Cronk Agency, Inc., which operates at 647 S. Main St. in Central
How to manage a financial windfall
People come into money in various ways, from happy winnings to uncomfortable settlements. Regardless, whether your windfall comes from a legal settlement, insurance claim, inheritance,
The Wealth of Nations is Their Freedom
In 1776, Adam Smith in, “The Wealth of Nations,” theorized that “When institutions protect the liberty of individuals, greater prosperity results for all.” Institutions are
Oneida Wealth Management becomes independent broker dealer
CLAY — Oneida Wealth Management, Inc. is in the home stretch of a nearly two-year process to reorganize the business and become its own registered
Community bankers group takes on regulatory burden
Like its fellow community banks, Tioga State Bank is a locally owned and operated financial institution that reinvests, within the communities it serves, the dollars
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