Wish families, volunteers paying it forward by raising funds, awareness Make-A-Wish Central New York and local supporters gathered today at the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce to kick off a month-long fundraising campaign called Wish Heroes. The virtual fundraiser takes place throughout April and culminates on World Wish Day, April 29th. The overall goal…
The New York State Department of Health recently updated guidance on visiting hours for hospitals. To align with this new guidance, the Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) has adjusted its visitation policy with the changes going into effect on Thursday, April 1, 2021: The new visiting hour guidelines are as follows (changes are…
Staffworks is recruiting for an experienced Payroll Specialist for a nonprofit organization in Utica, NY. The Payroll Specialist will work cross-departmentally to audit and verify all time keeping records of employees’ hours worked as well as any deductions or withholdings required to comply with state and federal law. Essential Functions: Completes all aspects…
Adirondack Railroad Railbike tickets are now on sale, with the season starting May 8th. Adirondack railbikes are a four seat pedal powered vehicle that are designed to allow you to ride and explore sections of the track that are closed off to other traffic, enjoying the beauty of the Adirondacks at a more leisurely…
Resource Center for Independent Living (RCIL) Receives $30,000 Quality of Life Grant From Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation The Resource Center for Independent Living (RCIL) is proud to announce that it has been awarded $30,000 as part of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation National Paralysis Resource Center (PRC) 2020 High Impact…
The third recipient of the Be A Neighbor Fund from Handshake.City and partners Universal Bookkeeper, Made In Utica and McGrogan Design is Bodywise Pure Pilates, a classical Pilates studio located on Genesee Street in Utica. Bodywise will receive $1,000 a month over three months for $3,000 total. Bodywise Pure Pilates, run by owner Valerie Lopata…
The Utica Children’s Museum is closed as they prepare to move and create a new, state-of-the-art museum experience at the Parkway in Utica, but they are still offering unique programming for our region’s children during Spring Break next week from April 5-10. All offerings are free and pre-registration is required. Programs will be presented via…
Demonstrating its dedication to providing an affordable, quality education, SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) has been ranked 15th nationwide in Study.com’s 2021 “Best Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering Degree Programs.” The ranking sets SUNY Poly ahead of other institutions such as the University of Maine (16th), California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo (18th), and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State…
What happens when the music of Céline Dion makes sweet Canadian love with the eleven-time Oscar®-winning film Titanic? You get TITANIQUE, an upcoming musical celebration that turns one of the greatest love stories of all time into a hysterical and joyful slay-fest. On Sunday, May 2, we’re sailing straight into your living room for TITANIQUE:…
Our centers provide no-cost business advising and free or low-cost training to new and existing businesses. The Mohawk Valley Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at MVCC’s thINCubator is here to help with your business start-up, growth, and expansion needs. Staffed by certified professionals, the SBDC specializes in providing one-to-one business counseling, management and technical advisement, and educational…
Would you like to meet like-minded professionals and make connections? This unique networking opportunity, offered exclusively for Chamber Members offers participants the opportunity to share a four-minute pitch about their business or organization with all of their fellow participants at once. Pick up some morning refreshments from Utica Coffee Roasting, then log in via MaX…
MEET GUEST Kristine Theodorakos. Kristine is a Strategic Business Advisor with Gilroy, Kernan & Gilroy and is also the current Chair of the Catalyst Steering Committee. This episode marks the first one as host for the Chamber’s new Executive Director, Kari Puleo. Thank you to our episode sponsor, Gilroy Kernan & Gilroy!
If you are looking for a full-time, day position in medical imaging, this could be your opportunity. Staffworks has an immediate opening for an MRI Technologist for a medical facility in Utica, NY. Responsibilities: Obtains and records a complete clinical history pertinent to examination requested. Evaluates requests for appropriateness; refers concerns to coordinator…
the Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) released an animated video of what The Wynn Hospital will look like once it’s completed. The video gives a fly-through tour of the new hospital up the main driveway, through the main entrance, up through the operating room and into a patient room. The video was made using…
Leader in Strategic HR and Talent Acquisition firm M3 Placement and Partnership has announced the addition of two new employees and the promotion of one employee. The strategic appointments will play a key role in supporting the company’s rapid growth and expanding client portfolio and footprint. “M3 has been partnering with clients across many…
