Northwestern Mutual to Host January Business After Hours

January 6, 2025 Contact:Β  Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β  Kari Puleo, Executive Director 315-724-3151 ext.Β  234 Β kpuleo@greateruticachamber.org   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Β  NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL TO HOST BUSINESS AFTER HOURS FOR JANUARY   UTICA, NY –Northwestern Mutual will host the Chamber’s January Business After Hours on Wednesday, January 29, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at their offices, located at 19…

Spectrum Reach to Host November Business After Hours

October 25, 2024 Contact:Β  Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β  Kari Puleo, Executive Director Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β  Β  315-724-3151 ext.Β  234 Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β  Β kpuleo@greateruticachamber.org   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Β  SPECTRUM REACH TO HOST BUSINESS AFTER HOURS FOR NOVEMBER AT THE BUNKER   UTICA, NY –Spectrum Reach will host the Chamber’s November Business After Hours on Wednesday, November 13, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.…

Opposing Prevailing Wage Requirements in the Private Sector

APPROVED OCTOBER 9, 2024 RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS GREATER UTICA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WHEREAS,Β  New York State has β€œprevailing wage rate” mandates for public sector construction projects in which public entities must require hired contractors to pay their employees wage rates that typically far exceed the market rate for private construction wages;Β  and…

Resolution Supporting Buttenschon and Griffo Efforts to Address Out-of-state Landlord Problems

APPROVED APRIL 9, 2024 RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Β  GREATER UTICA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Β    WHEREAS,Β  there have been mounting concerns over out-of-state landlords acquiring various housing facilities in the Mohawk Valley Region who have not acted in good faith to properly care for the well-being of local residents and, at times,…

Resolution Opposing the Consumer and Small Business Protection Act

APPROVED APRIL 9, 2024 RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Β  GREATER UTICA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Β    WHEREAS,Β  state legislation entitled the β€œConsumer and Small Business Protection Act” has been introduced by State Senator Comrie and Assemblymember Weinstein (S.795/A.7138); Β and   WHEREAS, Β the legislation purports to increase protections for consumers and small businesses but…

Resolution Opposing Accelerates Timetable to Replace HFC Refrigeration

APPROVED APRIL 9, 2024 RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Β  GREATER UTICA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Β    WHEREAS,Β  New York Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed, through the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), to phase out refrigerators and air conditioners that use hydrofluorocarbons (HFC’s) – the main refrigerant currently used in these appliances; Β and  …

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Awards Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce with 5-Star Accreditation

The Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce has been awarded a five-star accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the highest level of accreditation available. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s accreditation program is the only one of its kind which defines excellence in chamber performance and planning. There are roughly 7,000 chambers of commerce throughout the…

Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce Announces 2024 Business Person of the Year Honoree

GREATER UTICA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES 2024 BUSINESSPERSON OF THE YEAR HONOREE   The Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce β€˜Businessperson of the Year’ award, presented by Staffworks, is given annually to an individual who has shown exemplary service to the Chamber and/or community, putting focus on individuals who are dedicated to improving and impacting the…