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Investors invitedto share their views
Do you consider a company's policies on human rights, the environment and other issues before you invest? The Vindicator business staff wants to talk to socially and economically responsible investors for an article to run in early 2002. If you would be willing to share your views with our readers, please contact us by E-mailing Cynthia Vinarsky, business writer, at vinarsky@vindy.com, or write us at: Vindicator Business Staff, P.O. Box 780, Youngstown, OH 44501-0780.
Niles Expanded Metalsadds production line
NILES -- Niles Expanded Metals, which started a $2.8 million expansion project this year, has added a new production line. The line is capable of expanding sheet and coil metal for use as machine guards, security fencing and other products. The company, which employs about 60, said the new line will increase production speeds and quality.
Cortland Bancorpdeclares dividends
CORTLAND -- Cortland Bancorp declared a quarterly dividend of 22 cents a share, a special dividend of 15 cents a share and a 3 percent stock dividend. All are payable Jan. 3 to shareholders of record Dec. 14.
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