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Small business optimism posts increase in April
Optimism increased among small business owners in April, rebounding from a drop in March, according to a monthly index from the National Federation of Independent
ELMIRA — First-quarter sales and profits were up at Hardinge, Inc., an Elmira–based machine-tool manufacturer. Net sales at the company grew 2 percent during the
NYSERDA grant to fund testing sites at Clarkson
POTSDAM — Intertek will use a $4.2 million grant from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to establish testing labs for
Dallas company acquires Hofmann Sausage Co.
VERONA — Dallas-based Zaccanelli Food Group (ZFG), with Oneida Nation Enterprises as lead investor, is the new owner of Hofmann Sausage Co. of Syracuse. The
Upstate consumer confidence climbs in April
Consumer confidence rose 3.5 points in upstate New York in April to largely recover from a drop in March. Upstate’s overall consumer confidence increased to
Binghamton 2020 plan calls for new energy R&D facility, more students
VESTAL — The plan has been pitched and now it’s just a matter of waiting for final state approval before Binghamton University can get to
Upstate consumer confidence makes up ground with April increase
Consumers in upstate New York grew more willing to spend in April, nearly erasing a drop in consumer confidence that occurred in March. Upstate residents’
Report: Social media presents opportunity for health-care groups
About one-third of consumers use social media for health discussions, according to a report released in April by the PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) Health Industries Group.
Elmira Savings Bank earnings rise slightly in Q1
ELMIRA — Elmira Savings Bank (NASDAQ: ESBK) reported net income of nearly $1.2 million, or 34 cents per share, for the first quarter, a 4
Peoples Financial profit jumps in first quarter
HALLSTEAD, Pa. — Peoples Financial Services Corp., (OTCBB: PFIS), the parent company of Peoples Neighborhood Bank, reported that net income rose 34.5 percent to $2.4
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