VoIP or Voice over Internet Protocol refers to a digital, cloud-based phone service. Using VoIP technology will allow your business to make and receive phone calls over the Internet. Why is VoIP so popular? Because not only does it provide flexibility and scalability, adding and removing phone lines as needed, but it can also save…
UTICA, N.Y. – Last year, the Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) generated $877 million in economic activity in the region, according to an analysis conducted by the Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS). “When we think of hospitals, it’s often about the medical care they provide to the community,” said Darlene Stromstad, FACHE, MVHS…
Local Business Brings Tony-Winning Broadway Show to The Stanley UTICA, N.Y. (Feb. 12, 2020) – New York State Tool presents Bandstand at The Stanley Theatre. The Tony winning musical will hit the stage on March 10th at 7:00 P.M. The performance was originally directed and choreographed by three-time Tony winner and Hamilton choreographer Andy…
LaFountain, Williams join Clinton-based marketing agency CLINTON, N.Y. – February X, 2020 – MPW Marketing, a full-service advertising and marketing firm in Clinton, recently announced the addition of online specialist Adam LaFountain and finance manager Scott Williams to its growing team of 19 marketing experts. LaFountain is responsible for offering expertise in all-things online for…
February 13, 2020 New Hartford, NY – Hospice and Palliative Care will be offering a Young Widows Bereavement Group beginning in March. This group is for Young Widows ages 20’s through 60’s. Often women in this age group do not have peers who are going through this kind of loss, and their grief can feel…
The Utica Children’s Museum is revving up for a big week while the kids are off from school for February Break. They will be open two additional days and will feature fun themes each day to welcome visitors of all ages. The week is sponsored by Berkshire Bank along with sponsors for each day including…
Approved February 11, 2020 RESOLUTION OF THE GREATER UTICA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CALLING FOR A COMPLETE REPEAL OF THE “BAIL ELIMINATION ACT OF 2019” WHEREAS; the New York Legislature enacted legislation known as the “Bail Elimination Act of 2019” which was approved by Governor Andrew Cuomo and took effect on January 1, 2020; and WHEREAS;…
In 2017, IBM’s chairman, president, and CEO, Ginni Rometty, said: “Cybercrime is the greatest threat to every company in the world.” And she is right. To avoid your company becoming a victim, it is imperative to adopt a security-driven culture. Below are a few guidelines to do just that. Cyber Education: The first firewall, is…
Catch the latest episode of Leveling Up, filmed live at our 2019 Business of the Year Awards! Thank you to Daria Helmer, Steve McMurray, and Stephen Turnbull for helping host. Many thanks to Scott Lichorowic and his amazing staff at Hart’s Hill Inn for not only their terrific food, but for all of their help…
Check out Episode 11 of Leveling Up, where Meghan sat down with Stephen Karboski. Steve is a Funeral Director with McGrath, Myslinski, Karboski & Nunn and a very active member of our Catalyst Young Professionals Group. He shared his story about how he became a funeral director, and gave us so much helpful information about…
In this episode, Meghan is joined by VERY special guest, Anthony “Zee” Donaldson, one of the men behind the podcast magic at Disruption Network. Zee is usually on the other side of the Leveling Up set, running the show behind the scenes. We talk about Zee’s life, The Electric Company-a bar and awesome music venue…
November Meeting Announcement When: Tuesday, November 19, 2019 Where: Twin Ponds Golf & Country Club (169 Main Street, New York Mills) 11:30 am – Noon – Registration Noon – 12:30 pm – Lunch / Member Meeting / Legislative Update 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm – Speaker Recreational and Medcial Marijuana – CBD Oil and Positive Drug…
In this episode, Meghan is joined by special guest, Steve McMurray, to announce the finalists for the 2019 Business of the Year Awards! We also get to learn a little more about Steve, who is currently the General Manager of WKTV, and is also a member of our Board and our Publicity and Events Council…
HEAT SMART UTICA is a community campaign designed to encourage residents to learn about clean heating & cooling (CH&C) technologies and improve home energy efficiency. The campaign is directed by the City of Utica with support of the New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA) and supported by rebates from NYSERDA &…
Every October, Operation Sunshine, a non-profit organization of the Observer-Dispatch, kicks off its holiday campaign to raise $65,000 to assist partner agencies in providing food, clothing, and toys to families in need. No child should be without during the holidays and this community has been gracious enough to continue that tradition every year. All donations…