Hero Fund America Fund, a field-of interest fund of The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, has announced its 2019 grants intended to increase awareness, advocacy and support for fire, emergency medical services (EMS), and law enforcement agencies in New York and other states. The fund’s 2019 grants include the following recipients:…
Former Assemblyman Marc Butler as well as Rocky and Barb Fiato, owners of the Waterfront Grille, hosted the 17th Annual United Way Tailgate Party for the NFL Divisional Round playoff games. The event took place at the Waterfront Grille, 800 Mohawk Street in Herkimer. Marc Butler stated, “Our annual Tailgate Party to benefit United…
YWCA Mohawk Valley (YWCA MV) has received a $20,000 unrestricted grant to support local survivors of domestic violence in Oneida County. In support of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, The Mary Kay Foundation has awarded $2 million in grants to 100 domestic violence shelters across the country. This year’s grant contribution brings the…
The Utica National Group Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Utica National Insurance Group, today announced that it is awarding a $1 million grant to the Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) Foundation to support the brand new, state-of-the-art medical center in downtown Utica, New York, currently under construction. “Having such a top-level healthcare facility…
The Utica Comets and Galaxy Media Partners have extended their broadcast partnership for six years, Comets president Robert Esche announced Monday. In addition to all 76 regular season and playoff games broadcast on 94.9 KROCK, a new and extended 30-minute pregame show has been added to gameday coverage with hosts Rainman and Scoop. …
Are you interested in improving the quality of life for individuals who reside in long-term care facilities? You can make a difference! LIFE at RCIL and the NYS Long Term Care Ombudsman program are hosting a Reception for those who may be interested in volunteering. The event will take place on Tuesday, January 28th from…
The finest of entertainment, Soul Injection, will set the mood for the best Valentine’s Day you’ve had in a long time!! It’s a White Party, so the attire is suggested to be white!! (If he want’s to wear black pants, let him, just get to the party any way you can!) Mingle over heavy…
The CNY Business Journal Nonprofit Awards are looking for nominations! Nomination categories include: Board Development, Board Leadership, Career Achievement, Collaboration Award, Corporate Community Support Award, Executive of the Year, Impact Award, Outstanding Fundraising Event, Rising Star Award, and Volunteer of the Year. Nominations open until January 24, 2020! Visit bizeventz.com to nominate. …
YWCA Mohawk Valley (YWCA MV) is accepting nominations for their 2020 Salute to Outstanding Women awards ceremony. Nominations are open until this Friday, January 24. Nominations can be made at the following link: https://www.ywcamv.org/events/salute/salute-nominate/ To nominate an Outstanding Woman, visit ywcamv.org/Salute. Nominations are due back to YWCA MV by close of business (4:30…
COME SHARE WITH US A NIGHT TO REMEMBER! Experience “A Night of Praise & Worship” celebration concert on Friday, January 24, 2020, at 7 PM. The featured opening artist is Mark Bolos (markbolos.com) for the lead artist Vincent (vincentmusic.org). We are celebrating the 130th year anniversary of Rescue Mission of Utica and we would…
To have a loved one lost to alcohol or drug addiction is to suffer a thousand deaths. The more you try to save them from their addiction the more it burns a hole in your heart. Watching their light fall away into darkness, you enter your own world of pain. But while you may…
The Fort Schuyler Trading Company is offering a 10% discount on all 100% Pure Beeswax Votive Candles from 1/22/20 thru 1/29/20. Many people who burn candles are unaware of the dangers of burning petroleum based paraffin (a sludge and waste product from the refining of petroleum) and scented candles which produce highly toxic fumes…
EmpowHER Network Women’s Mastermind Meeting Jan 28, 4:45 – 6:15 PM; SBDC @ thINCubator, 326 Broad St, Utica The EmpowHER Network Women’s Mastermind is a monthly mastermind group for women business owners and professionals looking to set and achieve personal and professional goals with the support of a positive and like-minded group of women.…
Black River Bookkeeping LLC will have a booth at the Women in Business Expo 2020 on January 29th at the Delta Hotel by Marriott. Stop by our booth for tips on QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop. Sign up for our monthly newsletter for more tips throughout the year. To submit news for our Member News…
As you work on your New Year’s resolution, do you know someone that has already made a big change? The American Heart Association is working to celebrate individuals who have made a positive impact on their health with the Lifestyle Change Award. The Lifestyle Change Award, sponsored by Olivari Olive Oil, honors someone who…