Approved June 8, 2021 RESOLUTION OF THE GREATER UTICA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN SUPPORT OF ENDING ENHANCED UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS WHEREAS, the enhanced unemployment benefits were initially created in early 2020 in response to the Covid 19 pandemic businesses closed and workers lost jobs; and WHEREAS, more than sixty-five percent of the U.S. population is now…
Business After Hours TUESDAY JUNE 29TH 5:00PM-7:00PM THE UTICA ZOO 1 UTICA ZOO WAY UTICA, NY Business After Hours are Back! It’s hard to believe that we’ve not been able to gather for our traditional monthly Business After Hours since February of 2020! We are excited to see you and hope you’ll join us on…
The voting phase for the 2021 Utica OD Best of the Best Awards is underway, and now is the time to help us defend our title as the Best Employment Agency. You can vote once per day, every day through June 19 by following these quick and easy steps: Click on this link:…
When Tyra Smalls was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, she wasn’t sure how it would impact her life. The condition, which causes increased sensitivity to pain, can also be amplified by certain foods, but doing her own research left her confused and frustrated. After consulting with her primary care provider and sharing her concerns, which included…
The Interfaith Coalition of Greater Utica, in partnership with Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS), will hold a COVID-19 memorial and remembrance service. The service will remember those who lost their lives to COVID-19 and honor essential workers who cared for all of us, as well as those who cared for COVID patients. The public…
Staffworks, Central New York’s largest independently owned regional staffing services company, has once again been recognized as one of Central New York’s Best Places to Work. BizEvents and The Business Journal News Network recognize Central New York’s leading employers based upon the results of an employee satisfaction survey. The confidential survey, distributed by Research…
St. Elizabeth College of Nursing (SECON) graduated 67 new nurses on Saturday, May 15, 2021. Of the 67 graduates, 45 attended weekday classes and 22 participated in the evening/weekend program. The 115th graduation ceremonies were held at the St. Elizabeth College of Nursing in the Multi-Purpose Room. College President, Varinya Sheppard, DNP, RN, CENP; Dean…
Staffworks has an immediate opening for a Staff Accountant for a well-respected, family-owned and operated business in Boonville, NY! The preferred candidate must have a positive attitude, excellent attention to detail, the ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced office environment. This is a temporary to permanent job opportunity with…
Staffworks is recruiting for an experienced Payroll Coordinator for a nonprofit organization in Utica, NY. The Payroll Coordinator will work cross-departmentally to audit and verify all time keeping records of employees’ hours worked as well as any deductions or withholdings required to comply with state and federal law. Essential Functions: Completes all aspects…
It’s 6 a.m. on a Tuesday when Jeff Lynch’s phone rings. It’s a call from the hospital. “Hey Jeff, what time is breakfast coming up?” the cheery voice inquires. In a world where many people are working remotely, Lynch, who is the Nutritional Services patient advocate for the Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS)/Sodexo looks…
The Adirondack Railroad project is on track to expand train and railbike service north to Tupper Lake in 2022. However, the expansion creates a need for at least one more locomotive plus a high-rail truck to support operations. The president of the Adirondack Railroad Preservation Society (ARPS), Bill Branson said: “The funding for…
Approved April 13, 2021 RESOLUTION OF THE GREATER UTICA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN SUPPORT OF THE “MEET-NY ACT” WHEREAS, Assembly Member Marianne Buttenschon is sponsoring Assembly bill A.01177, and there is a corresponding Senate bill S.5238, that would amend the New York State urban development act in relation to marketing and expanding export trade from…
On Thursday, April 22, 2021, the Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) donated used X-ray equipment to the Utica Zoo, including analog portable equipment, cassettes and cassette readers. “Last year, we were able to purchase four new digital X-ray machines for the Medical Imaging Department at MVHS,” said Anthony Dischiavi, BS, RT(R)(CT), administrative director, Medical…
The nomination phase for the 2021 Utica OD Best of the Best awards is underway, and now is the time to help us defend our title as the Best Employment Agency. You can write in your nominations once per day, every day through April 25 by following these quick and easy steps: Click on…
In this latest episode, Kari meets with Kyle Strife, from Nelson Strife Financial Group. Kyle is an active member of the local business community, serving on a variety of boards and committees, including the Chamber’s Board of Directors, and the Choo Choo Golf Committee. Watch now and learn all about Kyle’s Leveling Up journey, and…