Approved February 8, 2022 RESOLUTION OF THE GREATER UTICA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SUPPORTING A5550 THE LIMIT OF GROWTH IN STATE SPENDING WHEREAS, annual growth in the New York State general fund budget often outpaces the rate of inflation and the consumer price index by a significant margin; and WHEREAS, the resulting increases in income taxes,…
Approved February 8, 2022 RESOLUTION OF THE GREATER UTICA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SUPPORTING A04829 CREATING A TEMPORARY TRAINING WAGE WHEREAS, entry-level wages have increased significantly during the past several years; and WHEREAS, younger people attempting to enter the workforce for the first time often have trouble finding employment due to the inability to display a…
HSA’s are savings accounts that can help with high-deductible health insurance plans cover their out-of-pocket costs, allowing you to set aside pre-tax income to cover healthcare costs that your insurance doesn’t pay. As an excellent tool to not only save for upcoming health-related expenses, HSA’s can also be a savings…
Adin Sahnic, PA Adin Sahnic, PA, has joined the Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) as a physician assistant (PA) at the MVHS Medical Group – New Hartford Crossroads Medical Office where he will provide care to patients of all ages. Sahnic received his Master of Physician Assistant Studies from SUNY…
The Workforce Development Board’s WANTO grant program will hold a women-focused virtual career fair on Wednesday, February 9th, from 11:00am to 1:00pm! This program is available in Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Montgomery, Oneida, Onondaga, Otsego, Schoharie, St. Lawrence, Tioga and Tompkins counties. All businesses and…
Gilroy Kernan & Gilroy Inc. (GKG) of New Hartford, New York has announced an expansion of its professional team with Michelle Simonds joining as a Director of Client Strategy within the firm’s Employee Benefits division. Simonds will work with employers across the northeast to establish and maintain benefits programs that…
Excellus BCBS has received a score of 90 percent out of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index, the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality. Excellus BCBS joins the ranks of 1,271 major U.S. businesses that were…
Willy Wonka is opening his marvelous and mysterious chocolate factory…to a lucky few. That includes Charlie Bucket, whose bland life is about to burst with color and confection beyond his wildest dreams. He and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a mesmerizing joyride through a world of pure…
SUNY Poly Ranked in Top 20 Best Online MSN Nurse Educator Degrees 2022 in the Nation by ‘TopRNtoBSN’ Students can complete one of the best online MSN Nurse Educator degree programs at SUNY Polytechnic Institute with thirty-nine credits. Attending full-time, students can complete the program in four semesters. Part-time students usually take six semesters…
Bassett Medical Center’s Nurse Residency Program was recently accredited as a Practice Transition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs. As a result, the program is recognized by the ANCC Practice Transition Accreditation Program® (PTAP) as an Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Program (IRAP). This accreditation will last…
The MMRI Summer Fellowship is accepting applications! The program is offered to undergraduate, graduate, and medical school students, pursuing degrees in science that wish to further increase their knowledge outside of the classroom. The ten-week program is designed to educate and guide youth in career making decisions. The fellowship is a…
Strategic Financial Services, Inc. (“Strategic”), an independent, Central New York-based wealth management firm, is proud to announce that Melissa Fernalld, has achieved her CFP® designation from the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. This designation is awarded to individuals who successfully complete the CFP Board’s initial exams, then continue ongoing…