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Who deserves to be named Business of the Year?

Executive Director Weekly StatementBy Grace MonacoOctober 5, 2026

   Week of Monday, October 5, 2026     Dear Chamber Members, Who deserves to be named Business of the Year? Help us shine a spotlight on them! Our region is filled with businesses and organizations whose hard work, investment, and community commitment deserve recognition—and nominations close Friday, October 16! Our 2026 Business of the…

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Prior to contrary belief, we do so much more than just ribbon cuttings! We also: ✅ Bring the community together ✅Act as cheerleaders to our small businesses ✅ Coordinate workforce development events ✅ Provide visibility, opportunity, and support to businesses ✅ Advocate for our members ✅Recognize community champions and leaders and the list goes on and on ✨

Prior to contrary belief, we do so much more than just ribbon cuttings!

We also:
✅ Bring the community together
✅Act as cheerleaders to our small businesses
✅ Coordinate workforce development events
✅ Provide visibility, opportunity, and support to businesses
✅ Advocate for our members
✅Recognize community champions and leaders

and the list goes on and on ✨ ...

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Businessperson of the Year Awards is THIS MONTH! 🏆 We surprised our honoree Ross Berntson at indiumcorporation ’s Summer Fest back in July 🎉 The countdown is officially ON, which means your time to purchase tickets or sponsorships to this event is limited ‼️ Don’t wait, put YOUR business in the spotlight at one of our most popular events. ⬇️ https://greateruticachamberofcommerce.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Register/EqFXQY8sgC6C9

Businessperson of the Year Awards is THIS MONTH! 🏆

We surprised our honoree Ross Berntson at indiumcorporation ’s Summer Fest back in July 🎉

The countdown is officially ON, which means your time to purchase tickets or sponsorships to this event is limited ‼️

Don’t wait, put YOUR business in the spotlight at one of our most popular events. ⬇️

https://greateruticachamberofcommerce.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Register/EqFXQY8sgC6C9 ...

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Forest Hill Cemetery’s Child Chapel is undergoing Phase I of their restoration project. Construction began in 1868, and the chapel was dedicated in 1870. The Greater Utica & Oneida County Community have helped raise $122,000 toward their goal of $150,000 - proving that our community continues to show up, show out, and appreciate the historical significance of Forest Hill. The Childs Chapel is used for funeral services, weddings, and other events. Learn more: https://www.foresthillcemetery.org/donate

Forest Hill Cemetery’s Child Chapel is undergoing Phase I of their restoration project.

Construction began in 1868, and the chapel was dedicated in 1870. The Greater Utica & Oneida County Community have helped raise $122,000 toward their goal of $150,000 - proving that our community continues to show up, show out, and appreciate the historical significance of Forest Hill.

The Childs Chapel is used for funeral services, weddings, and other events.

Learn more: https://www.foresthillcemetery.org/donate ...

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Sarah is living proof of how beneficial Oneida County Restaurant is to our area. 📌 ✅Bringing new customers in ✅ Discovering your new favorite restaurant ✅ Changing the perspective of Oneida County

Sarah is living proof of how beneficial Oneida County Restaurant is to our area. 📌

✅Bringing new customers in
✅ Discovering your new favorite restaurant
✅ Changing the perspective of Oneida County ...

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We were so happy to welcome Ray Salaberrios, Senior Vice President of Capital Access within Empire State Development’s Division of Small Business and Technology Development to our Small Business Council meeting this morning. In this role, he oversees a broad portfolio of economic development and small business financing initiatives designed to expand access to capital, stimulate private investment, and support economic growth throughout New York State. Thank you Ray for taking the time to speak to our small business community!

We were so happy to welcome Ray Salaberrios, Senior Vice President of Capital Access within Empire State Development’s Division of Small Business and Technology Development to our Small Business Council meeting this morning.

In this role, he oversees a broad portfolio of economic development and small business financing initiatives designed to expand access to capital, stimulate private investment, and support economic growth throughout New York State.

Thank you Ray for taking the time to speak to our small business community! ...

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kneadutica has EXPANDED!! They now have additional seating to continue creating a place for people to gather, enjoy great food, and feel at home. Additionally, they are celebrating 10 years of serving Utica with delicious breakfast, lunch, and of course - desserts! 🎉🧁 📍53 Franklin St, Utica Thank you to solvay_bank for making more possible.

kneadutica has EXPANDED!! They now have additional seating to continue creating a place for people to gather, enjoy great food, and feel at home.

Additionally, they are celebrating 10 years of serving Utica with delicious breakfast, lunch, and of course - desserts! 🎉🧁

📍53 Franklin St, Utica

Thank you to solvay_bank for making more possible. ...

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