Canals Statewide Guard Gate and Waste Weir Rehabilitation Design-Build Project

Dear NYPA Supplier Diversity Community Partner, We hope that your summer is going well. As community partners of NYPA’s Supplier Diversity team, we would like to request your assistance in distributing the following information to your members, especially those in the construction industry. NYPA is currently inviting potential respondents to participate in the Canals Statewide…

The American Heart Association Awards Research Grant to MMRI Scientist

The American Heart Association Awards Research Grant to MMRI Scientist Investigating Fatty Liver Disease Zhiqiang Lin, Ph.D., hopes to improve the quality of life for millions suffering from the illness The American Heart Association (The Association) recently awarded a $300,000 grant to support a project led by Principal Investigator, Zhiqiang Lin, Ph.D., associate professor of…

Mountain Valley Federal Credit Union Members Vote to Merge with AmeriCU Credit Union

Joining Together Will Benefit Members, Employees and Communities Served by Both Not-For-Profit Financial Institutions The members of Mountain Valley Federal Credit Union, based in Peru, Clinton County, have voted to merge their credit union with AmeriCU Credit Union, based in Rome, Oneida County. The proposed merger will enable the two long-respected, not-for-profit Upstate New York…

LeCates Named President/CEO of MVHS

The Board of Directors of Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) today announced that it has named William W. LeCates, MD as President/CEO of the health system, effective Monday, October 20, 2025. He succeeds Darlene Stromstad, FACHE, who is retiring after nearly seven years of dedicated service to MVHS. Following Stromstad’s announced retirement, the Board of…

Wynn Hospital to Host Business After Hours for October

September 19, 2025 Contact:                Kari Puleo, Executive Director                                                                                                                                   315-724-3151 ext.  234                                                                                                                  kpuleo@greateruticachamber.org   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   WYNN HOSPITAL TO HOST BUSINESS AFTER HOURS FOR OCTOBER   UTICA, NY –The Wynn Hospital, located at 111 Hospital Drive, Utica, will host the Chamber’s October Business After Hours on Wednesday, October 22, from…

Global NY Team Visits Utica

Utica Chamber of Commerce staff joined the Global NY team in Utica on Monday, September 8. After a welcome by SUNY Polytech President Dr. Winston “Wole” Soboyejo and introduction to the region by ESD’s Mohawk Valley Regional Deputy Director Derek Crossman, participants were treated to a presentation ‘around the world in 90 minutes’ brief of…