February 12, 2020 - Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce

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MVSHRM March Meeting

Member MentionsBy Angela February 12, 2020

Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 Place: Twin Ponds Golf & Country Club – 169 Main Street – New York Mills, NY 13417 Itinerary: 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm – Registration 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm – Lite Dinner / Member Mtg 4:30 – 5:30 pm – Keynote Speakers …

RCIL Presents Murder Mystery Party

Member MentionsBy Angela February 12, 2020

It’s the Roaring 20s and you are invited to help solve the murder of a local bootlegger. It is up to YOU to examine clues, ask questions, try to get information from each of the suspects, witness arguments, and consider their relationships with each other. The more immersive you…

Buckwheat Pillows – 10% Discount

Member MentionsBy Angela February 12, 2020

The Fort Schuyler Trading Company is offering a 10% discount on all Buckwheat Pillows from 2/12/20 thru 2/19/20. Buckwheat hull pillows have several advantages over synthetic foam and feather pillows. They help reduce nighttime allergies, prevent overheating, provide better support and improve sleep quality over traditional pillows. Buckwheat hulls are hypoallergenic and if kept…

3rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Mad Mile Race Registration is Open

Member MentionsBy Angela February 12, 2020

Come run your first race or your fastest. Run the Jessica Cooper St. Patrick’s Day Mad Mile ahead of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 14th at 9:45 am. Sponsored in part by The Sneaker Store, this race benefits the Jessica Cooper Scholarship Fund and the charitable and educational efforts of the Great…

Dazzling Paper Re-Creations of Historic Fashion featured at MWPAI Museum of Art

Member MentionsBy Angela February 12, 2020

Breathtaking masterpieces, celebrating more than 500 years of fashion history and re-created in meticulously detailed accuracy by celebrated contemporary Belgian artist Isabelle de Borchgrave, will be showcased when Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute Museum of Art presents “Isabelle de Borchgrave: Fashioning Art from Paper,” on view June 14, 2020 through January 3, 2021. De Borchgrave, a painter…

Cybersecurity with Password Suggestions

Member MentionsBy Angela February 12, 2020

In 2017, IBM’s chairman, president, and CEO, Ginni Rometty, said: “Cybercrime is the greatest threat to every company in the world.” And she is right. To avoid your company becoming a victim, it is imperative to adopt a security-driven culture. Below are a few guidelines to do just that. Cyber Education: The first…

First Source FCU Holds Second Annual Book Drive for Young Scholars LPP

Member MentionsBy Angela February 12, 2020

First Source Federal Credit Union will be holding their second annual book drive to benefit students in the Utica City School District, through the Young Scholars Liberty Partnerships Program, Utica College. The book drive will take place Monday, February 10th – Saturday, February 22nd at all First Source branch locations. We are continuing to build…

KROCK Kids Sleepover

Member MentionsBy chamber_intern February 12, 2020

The 4th annual KROCK Kids Sleepover is a family friendly night that’s all about the KROCK kids! We will have a bounce house, pool party, popcorn, a movie, games, a dance room & so much more! The best part about it is we get to spend the night with our families! Rooms will be at…

Free Professional Development Event at Utica College

Member MentionsBy Angela February 12, 2020

The Central New York Recruiting Consortium (CNYRC) is hosting a free professional development event titled, “Strategies for Recruiting Diverse College Student Talent” on Tuesday, February 25, from 8:30-11:00 am at Utica College, 1600 Burrstone Rd, Utica, NY 13502. The event will feature keynote speakers and a panel of local employers who will share their experiences…

Central New York Diabetes Education Program Receives Grant from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield

Member MentionsBy Angela February 12, 2020

The Mohawk Valley Health System’s (MVHS) Central New York Diabetes Education Program (CNY Diabetes) has received a three-year grant of $71,000 from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield for state-of-the-art retinal screening equipment and additional resources for local diabetes prevention services. Diabetes has reached epidemic proportions in the United States and the number of people estimated to…

Rome Heart Weekend A Big Success

Member MentionsBy Angela February 12, 2020

Walkers raise more than $11,000 to fight heart disease and stroke More than 200 walkers joined the American Heart Association to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives at the Rome Indoor Walk. Walkers raised more than $11,000 to fight heart disease and stroke; our number one and number five killers.…

Purchase Completed for New Fitness Mill Property in Utica.

Member MentionsBy Angela February 12, 2020

Purchase Completed for New Fitness Mill Property in Utica. Today the purchase of land on Oriskany Boulevard was finalized, which is the final step before construction begins on the new Fitness Mill Facility. Preparation for construction began by clearing the old buildings on the land at 1532 Oriskany Boulevard toward the end of 2019.…

Assemblywoman Buttenschon announces National African American History Month Essay Contest

Member MentionsBy Angela February 12, 2020

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that she is sponsoring a National African American History Month essay contest for local students to honor the trailblazers who stood up against injustice and fought for true equality. “For over 40 years, we’ve celebrated National African American History Month to recognize the brave individuals who worked tirelessly to combat…

Rescue Mission of Utica Introduces “A Forever Valentine”

Member MentionsBy Angela February 12, 2020

Rescue Mission of Utica introduces “A FOREVER VALENTINE.” In addition to, or instead of showering your loved ones with: Chocolates, Flowers, or Other Gifts…Show your love with: A Forever Valentine: A gift to the Rescue Mission in the name of your friend, co-worker, loved one, or even your pet! When you select “A Forever…

New Year … New Policies and Procedures!

Member MentionsBy Angela February 12, 2020

Its true! With every new year there seems to be more and more changes that businesses need to implement. Cucharale Consulting Group, LLC (CCG) assists organizations with reviewing their policies and procedures to look for updates and efficiencies that need to be implemented. Once updated, training your staff on the changes is just as important! …