2026 Businessperson of the Year Nominations Open
Β Week of Monday, February 09, 2026: Dear Chamber Members, Last week, I had the opportunity to participate in aΒ Business Leads Fellowship MasterclassΒ through the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, focused onΒ High-Quality Instructional MaterialsΒ β a critical component of student success and long-term workforce readiness. The session brought together chamber and business leaders from across…
Β Week of Monday, February 02, 2026: Dear Chamber Members, Weβre thrilled to welcome a new face to the Greater Utica Chamber team! Please join me in giving a big Chamber welcome toΒ Kris Majka, our newΒ Membership Engagement Coordinator. Kris brings an exciting mix of creativity, media savvy, and community-driven energy to this roleβexactly…
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: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 ICAN & UTICA CHILDRENβS MUSEUM TO HOST BUSINESS AFTER HOURS FOR NOVEMBER UTICA, NY β The Greater Utica Chamber of Commerceβs next Business After Hours will take place on Thursday, November 13th from 5:00-7:00pm at the…
September 19, 2025 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 WYNN HOSPITAL TO HOST BUSINESS AFTER HOURS FOR OCTOBER UTICA, NY βThe Wynn Hospital, located at 111 Hospital Drive, Utica, will host the Chamberβs October Business After Hours on Wednesday, October 22, from…
September 4, 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 kpuleo@greateruticachamber.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Β DELTA BY MARRIOTT TO HOST BUSINESS AFTER HOURS FOR SEPTEMBER UTICA, NY βDelta by Marriott, located at 200 Genesee Street, Utica, will host the Chamberβs September Business After Hours on Tuesday, September 23, from 5:00 to…
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 GREATER UTICA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES 2025 BUISNESSPERSON OF THE YEAR HONOREE UTICA, NY β This year, the Chamber is proud to honor Frank Elias, founder of Utica Coffee, as their 2025 Businessperson of the Year. The…
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 ADIRONDACK RAILROAD TO HOST BUSINESS AFTER HOURS FOR JUNE UTICA, NY βThe Adirondack Railroad will host the Chamberβs June Business After Hours on Wednesday, June 25th at Uticaβs Union Station, 321 Main Street, Utica, Platform 1. …
February 24, 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 kpuleo@greateruticachamber.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Β FIVE POINTS PUBLIC HOUSE & EVENTS CENTER TO HOST BUSINESS AFTER HOURS FOR MARCH UTICA, NY β The Greater Utica Chamber of Commerceβs next Business After Hours will take place on Tuesday, March 11, from 4:30-6:30…
February 13, 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 kpuleo@greateruticachamber.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Β PORTOFINO RESTAURANT & EVENTS TO HOST BUSINESS AFTER HOURS FOR FEBRUARY UTICA, NY βPortofino Restaurant & Events will host the Chamberβs February Business After Hours on Tuesday, February 25, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., located at…
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 βNorthwestern Mutual will host the Chamberβs January Business After Hours on Wednesday, January 29, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at their offices, located at 19…