Week of Monday, August 18, 2026 Dear Chamber Members- Apparently, the New York Post has discovered Utica. A recent article named Utica the most affordable city in New York, then leaned into the familiar suggestion that affordability must somehow mean nobody wants to live here. We see it differently. Affordability is not…
John Calabrese joins Excellus BCBS Utica Regional Advisory Board Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has named John Calabrese of New Hartford to its Utica Regional Advisory Board. Calabrese is president and CEO of First Source Federal Credit Union. His professional career spans more than 30 years and includes leadership roles at Pfizer in the U.S. and globally, as well as…
First Source Federal Credit Union Recognized in Four Categories in 2026 Best of the Best Awards First Source Federal Credit Union has been recognized in four categories in the 2026 Best of the Best Awards, receiving honors as Best Credit Union, Best Mortgage Lender, Best Place to Work, and Best Locally Owned Business. The…
GPO’s Back-to-School Community Commitment GPO Federal Credit Union’s 2026 Back-to-School Community Donation Drive is underway, and there’s still time to help local students prepare for the upcoming school year. Through August 24, all GPO branches and the Administration Building are collecting new, unused school supplies to support students throughout the communities we serve. Donations…
New York Sash Named to Qualified Remodeler TOP 500 for 2026 Local Home Improvement Company Ranked No. 257, Continuing 20-Year Recognition New York Sash has been named to Qualified Remodeler’s 48th annual TOP 500 list, earning the No. 257 spot among remodeling and home improvement companies across the country. New York Sash has been included on the prestigious industry list…
AmeriCU Credit Union Names Nicole Messore Vice President of Consumer Lending AmeriCU Credit Union has promoted Nicole Messore to Vice President of Consumer Lending. In this role, she will oversee the credit union’s consumer lending operations; home equity lending, deposit and loan origination systems, as well as consumer, mortgage, and home equity servicing. Nicole has…
Week of Monday, August 10, 2026 Dear Chamber Members, The business landscape is changing quickly; and as your Chamber, we want to make sure we’re not just responding to those changes, but helping shape what comes next. That starts with hearing from you. What challenges are affecting your business right now? Where are…
NBT Bank Donates $12,000 to Local Organizations Supporting Children and Families Facing Pediatric Cancer NBT Bank has donated a total of $12,000 to three local nonprofit organizations that support children battling pediatric cancer and other serious illnesses, helping provide financial assistance, resources and hope to families across Central New York. The organizations receiving $4,000 each…
