Dear Chamber Members,

I’m still smiling about last week: The Business Council of New York State named the Greater Utica Chamber the 2026 Chuck Steiner Chamber of the Year.

I’m deeply grateful to our staff, whose energy and care bring this work to life, and to our Board for its leadership and belief in what we can accomplish together. Most of all, thank you to our members. You are the reason we do this work, and your ambition, generosity, and commitment to this community make Utica’s success possible.

It is a privilege to represent you. I’m proud of this recognition and even more excited about what we’ll build together next.

Kari