Week of Monday, March 02, 2026: Dear Chamber Members, Our Annual Meeting is more than a celebration — it’s the business event of the season. This is where the Greater Utica region’s leaders, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers come together to reflect, connect, and look ahead. We’re honored to welcome a featured speaker from…
Week of Monday, February 23, 2026: Dear Chamber Members, This week, we joined Governor Hochul’s team and Upstate NY Business Leaders to discuss EXPRESS NY, a new statewide effort to eliminate outdated and unnecessary regulations that slow down housing, infrastructure, and small business growth. After identifying nearly 100 regulations for reform, the State…
Week of Monday, February 16, 2026: Dear Chamber Members, Hosting an event? Make sure it’s on the Greater Utica Chamber Member Calendar! Adding your event to the Chamber calendar is one of the easiest (and most effective) ways we help promote your business. Your event becomes visible on our website, is included in…
Week of Monday, February 09, 2026: Dear Chamber Members, Last week, I had the opportunity to participate in a Business Leads Fellowship Masterclass through the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, focused on High-Quality Instructional Materials — a critical component of student success and long-term workforce readiness. The session brought together chamber and business leaders from across…
Week of Monday, February 02, 2026: Dear Chamber Members, We’re thrilled to welcome a new face to the Greater Utica Chamber team! Please join me in giving a big Chamber welcome to Kris Majka, our new Membership Engagement Coordinator. Kris brings an exciting mix of creativity, media savvy, and community-driven energy to this role—exactly…
NOW HIRING! A people-focused role for someone who loves networking. Looking for a people-focused job in Utica where your personality actually matters? The Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce is hiring a Membership Engagement Coordinator to help grow and support our business community through real relationships, meaningful conversations, and active community engagement. This role is ideal…
Contact: Kari Puleo, Executive Director 315-724-3151 ext. 234 kpuleo@greateruticachamber.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ICAN & UTICA CHILDREN’S MUSEUM TO HOST BUSINESS AFTER HOURS FOR NOVEMBER UTICA, NY – The Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce’s next Business After Hours will take place on Thursday, November 13th from 5:00-7:00pm at the…
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…
September 4, 2025 Contact: Kari Puleo, Executive Director 315-724-3151 ext. 234 kpuleo@greateruticachamber.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DELTA BY MARRIOTT TO HOST BUSINESS AFTER HOURS FOR SEPTEMBER UTICA, NY –Delta by Marriott, located at 200 Genesee Street, Utica, will host the Chamber’s September Business After Hours on Tuesday, September 23, from 5:00 to…
Contact: Kari Puleo, Executive Director 315-724-3151 ext. 234 kpuleo@greateruticachamber.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GREATER UTICA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES 2025 BUISNESSPERSON OF THE YEAR HONOREE UTICA, NY – This year, the Chamber is proud to honor Frank Elias, founder of Utica Coffee, as their 2025 Businessperson of the Year. The…
Contact: Kari Puleo, Executive Director 315-724-3151 ext. 234 kpuleo@greateruticachamber.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ADIRONDACK RAILROAD TO HOST BUSINESS AFTER HOURS FOR JUNE UTICA, NY –The Adirondack Railroad will host the Chamber’s June Business After Hours on Wednesday, June 25th at Utica’s Union Station, 321 Main Street, Utica, Platform 1. …
