First Source Hosts Annual Mum Sale to Benefit the Rescue Mission of Utica and Rome Rescue Mission First Source Federal Credit Union is welcoming the fall season with their annual Mum Sale, giving community members an opportunity to brighten their homes while supporting neighbors in need. The Flower Barn of Ilion will once again provide…
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Earns Dual Forbes Recognition as a Top Employer in 2026 Excellus BlueCross BlueShield is proud to announce its recognition by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Women 2026, highlighting the organization’s continued commitment to fostering a workplace where women can grow and lead. This honor comes on the heels of…
American Banker Names AmeriCU Credit Union One of the Best Credit Unions to Work For in 2026 AmeriCU Credit Union has been recognized by American Banker as one of the Best Credit Unions to Work For in 2026, ranking 17th nationwide. This marks the fourth consecutive year receiving this honor and reflects AmeriCU’s dedication and…
Arc Herkimer Unveils Kucerak Event Center as New Year-Round Venue in the Mohawk Valley Arc Herkimer is opening the doors to the new Kucerak Event Center and inviting the community to come celebrate! The Grand Opening will take place on Tuesday, September 22 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm at MV Golf & Event…
AI Leadership Survey Where could AI actually help your business? Everyone says small businesses need AI. Almost no one asks what problems you actually have. Matthew Renodin, MBA, a principal software engineer with over 20 years of experience building software, is surveying local businesses to find out where AI genuinely helps, and where it doesn’t.…
LaVell Robinson Leadership Institute Ribbon Cutting The LaVell Robinson Leadership Institute (LRLI) will celebrate its official ribbon cutting on Friday, September 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at 520 Seneca Street, Utica, New York 13502. The ribbon cutting marks an important milestone for the LaVell Robinson Leadership Institute and introduces a new community resource dedicated to…
Week of Monday, August 31, 2026 Dear Chamber Members, We’re New York’s Chamber of the Year! Last week, the Business Council of New York State announced that the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce has been named the 2026 recipient of the Chuck Steiner Memorial Chamber of the Year Award, recognizing the outstanding…
Upstate Caring Partners to Host 2026 Buddy Walk at MVCC Upstate Caring Partners, in partnership with the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS), will bring the annual Buddy Walk® back to Mohawk Valley Community College on Sunday, September 20, celebrating individuals with Down syndrome while raising awareness and support for programs benefiting individuals and their families.…
AmeriCU Investments Introduces AssetMap Financial Planning Tool AmeriCU Investments has introduced AssetMap, a secure digital tool designed to help members see their financial lives more clearly by bringing accounts, assets, liabilities and other financial information together in one visual snapshot. For individuals managing retirement plans, investments, loans, savings accounts and other financial obligations across multiple…
