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Empire National Bank supports Imagine Awards

Empire National Bank was the Innovation sponsor of the 3rd Annual Imagine Awards. The May 5th event was created to offer formal acknowledgment to some of Long Island's most effective and innovative nonprofit organizations. Categories include: Social Impact, Innovation, Social Entrepreneurism, Rising Star and Leadership Excellence. Out of 20 finalists, five outstanding non-profits are selected to win $5,000 grants. The Viscardi Center received the 2015 Innovation award.
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Suffolk County IDA supports expansion of A&Z Pharmaceuticals

Hauppauge, NY The Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) has granted preliminary approval of a financial incentive package that will assist a manufacturer in expanding its business by manufacturing more prescription (Rx) pharmaceuticals in addition to its existing over-the-counter
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The evolving relationship of environmental  consultants and the lending community - by Chuck Merritt

The evolving relationship of environmental consultants and the lending community - by Chuck Merritt

When Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) were first part of commercial real estate risk management, it was the lenders driving this requirement. When a borrower wanted a loan on a property, banks would utilize a list of “Approved Consultants” to order the report on both refinances and purchases.