Mattia Joins M.A. Polce

M.A. Polce, an information technology and cybersecurity company with locations in Rome and Syracuse, has hired LAUREN MATTIA as a Business Development Manager. She brings an extensive background in technology & communication services as a sales professional with Northland Communications for over 22 years. Lauren will assist the M.A. Polce team develop strong client relationships providing managed…

Calling on Governor Hochul to end emergency executive sessions

Approved August 9, 2022 RESOLUTION OF THE GREATER UTICA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CALLING ON GOVERNOR HOCHUL TO END EXECUTIVE EMERGENCY DECLARATIONS WHEREAS,  Governor Kathy Hochul declared a “statewide disaster emergency due to health care staffing shortages” in September 2021;  and WHEREAS,  Governor Kathy Hochul declared another state of emergency in November 2021 in response to…

2022 Business of the Year Awards Nominations

Make Your Nomination Today!  Click here NOMINATE Each year, the Chamber recognizes Member businesses across five different categories for their staying power, commitment to the Mohawk Valley region, and Greater Utica Chamber involvement. Nominees must be a current Chamber Member in good standing, and members may also nominate themselves using this form. Current members with…

Bassett Medical Center Nationally Recognized for Commitment to Providing High-Quality Stroke Care

      Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, NY has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus: Stroke Honor Roll Elite quality achievement for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.  …

SUNY Poly College of Engineering Student Team Ranks 2nd in International Hackfest

From May to June, a team of SUNY Poly students, including one student who attends the University at Buffalo, discovered the real-world value of SUNY Poly’s hands-on education. The team, led by SUNY Poly Assistant Professor and Director of the institution’s Advanced Cybersecurity Research Laboratory (ACRL) Dr. Hisham Kholidy, immersed themselves in the ACRL’s 5G tools, applying…