43rd Boilermaker Transitions To Virtual Event

The 2020 Boilermaker, originally scheduled for July 12th and then postponed until September 13th, has transitioned to a virtual event due to safety concerns associated with COVID-19. Both the 15K presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and the Utica National 5K will be held as virtual events to keep the Boilermaker spirit alive during these challenging…

The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Awarded $41,500 in Grants by NYSARC Trust Services

  The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter has been awarded $41,500 in grants from the Trustee Management Board of NYSARC Trust Services to support The Arc, Oneida-Lewis’ guardianship and recreation programs. NYSARC Trust Services administers supplemental needs trusts (SNT) and pooled trusts that can make dramatic improvements to the lives of people with disabilities by enabling individuals…

Area Educators Honored by Local Rotary Clubs

The Rotary Clubs of Utica, New Hartford and North Utica/Whitestown honored six area teachers recently at their annual Outstanding Educators Awards Program. The program, presented on-line during Utica Rotary’s weekly zoom meeting, is an annual event of the area Rotary Clubs’ community service committees. The awards presentation comes at the culmination of a year-long program…

The Center for Leadership Excellence Disruption Dialogues

A High-Intensity Workout For Your Organizational Culture!   Disruption Dialogues: Competing on Values featuring Rob Michalek, Social Mission Special Projects Director at Ben and Jerry’s. JUNE 22 / 8:30 A.M.-NOON / ZOOM $150/SEAT Core values comprise the fundamental elements to defining culture that guide the beliefs, behaviors, norms, and decisions within an organization. The Competing…

YWCA Mohawk Valley Thanks NNEDV and ProCureHope

YWCA Mohawk Valley (YWCA MV) thanks the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) and ProCure Hope for donating surgical masks during the COVID-19 pandemic. β€œOur thanks go to both NNEDV and ProCure Hope for helping us to safely carry on all of our life-saving services during this time,” says YWCA MV CEO Dianne Stancato.…

Reopened Outpatient Services At MVHS

  Reopened Outpatient Services at MVHS MVHS has put strong measures in place to ensure the safety of those coming in for services at all of our facilities including frequent cleaning and disinfecting, use of disposable equipment, temperature screening, masks for all and social distancing. For a detailed list of our SafePath to Care measures,…

Leveling Up-Social Distancing Series | Ep. 36 | Shelly Callahan | The Center

MEET GUEST Shelly Callahan, Executive Director of The Center! The Greater Utica Chamber is featuring a different local business several times a week in a special edition of their Leveling Up Podcast called β€œLeveling Up-Social Distancing Series”. Executive Director Meghan McGrogan will interview business owners or organization leaders and let you know who they are,…