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Member News ROCHESTER, N.Y., Aug. 30, 2022 – The single biggest threat to the health care delivery system in New York state is the ability to attract and retain staff, according to a new report by Common Ground Health. “New York state’s health care system is in critical condition due to workforce shortages,” said…
Member News WARSAW, NY – August 22, 2022 – Financial Institutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:FISI) (the “Company”), parent company of Five Star Bank, SDN Insurance Agency, LLC (“SDN”), Courier Capital, LLC (“Courier Capital”) and HNP Capital, LLC (“HNP Capital”), announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.29 per outstanding common…
Member News The financial services veteran brings deeps corporate development and financial experience to the growing community bank and its affiliates WARSAW, N.Y. – August 22, 2022 – Financial Institutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:FISI) (the “Company” or “we”), parent company of Five Star Bank (the “Bank”), SDN Insurance Agency, LLC, Courier Capital, LLC and HNP Capital,…
Member News Additional recognitions include “Lawyer of the Year” and “Top-Listed” City Awards Buffalo, N.Y. – Phillips Lytle LLP is pleased to announce 56 of the firm’s attorneys have been ranked in The Best Lawyers in America 2023, three of whom have earned “Lawyer of the Year” recognition. Additionally, 11 attorneys have been named to the Best…
Member News C&S proudly welcomes Olwen Huxley, an esteemed sustainability professional and leader, who will facilitate the growth of C&S’s sustainability practice and support the firm in meeting its own sustainability and energy management goals. Olwen has over 25 years of professional experience focused on energy management, environmental policy, climate change planning, and sustainability…
Member News Watkins Glen, NY – Naturluxe & Stars is bringing the glamour to the Watkins Glen Grand Prix Vintage Car Festival. The luxury glamping resort is hosting the first annual “Naturluxe & Cars”. Visitors will enjoy on-site tours of the glamping tents from noon to 3 pm on September 9 & 10, as well…
Member News Owners Karrie and Kathryn Laughton have officially opened Roc Paper Straws, a new paper straw manufacturing company in Rochester, New York, that will make and distribute a range of standard and custom-designed high-quality, eco-friendly paper drinking straws throughout the United States. The company is one of only a handful of paper straw manufacturers in…