Ryan is not only the owner of his graphic design business, McGrogan Design, but he’s also Meghan’s husband. Learn more about how Ryan got into his field, and what drove him to ultimately take the leap to start his own business. Part of that decision came after the birth of their son Peter, who was…
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UTICA — The Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting nominations for the upcoming 2019 “Business of the Year Awards”. The Business of the Year Awards honor companies/organizations for staying power, commitment to the Mohawk Valley region, and Greater Utica Chamber involvement. Anyone may nominate a business or organization, although only Chamber Member businesses…
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Meghan sits down with Fran Manfredo, President of Sotera Investigative Group LLC. Many of us know Fran as a dedicated public servant who has been helping keep our community safe on many fronts, but few of us know about his journey. Learn how Fran’s career led him to Sotera Investigative Group, and how their services…
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Express Employment Professionals to Host Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce September Business After Hours UTICA, NY – The Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce will hold its September Business After Hours at Express Employment Professionals, 118 Columbia Street, Suite 103 Landmarc Building, Utica on Thursday, September 12, 2019 from 5:30PM to 7:30PM. Since 2013, as a…
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As with every show, Meghan starts off with a recap of recent events in the Utica area. Then, Chamber Board Member and Membership Council Chair, Pam Mustee, Development Director for the American Heart Association, joins in to talk about her journey, her organization, America’s Greatest Heart Run and Walk, their upcoming Cycle Nation event and…
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We had such a fun time with this Leveling Up episode, recorded live from the first ever Bank of Utica Chamber Cookout Hosted by Catalyst! Meghan sat down with several special guests, including Barry Sinnot and Heather Gates from the Bank of Utica, Scott MacNamara from Advance Media NY, Howard Potter from A&P Master Images,…
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Sarah Foster, Director of Media Relations, Meetings & Conferences Manager at Oneida County Tourism, joins Meghan to give you the scoop on all the activities surrounding the Boilermaker all week long. Sarah also discusses what Oneida County Tourism does for the Mohawk Valley and across New York State. Meg and Sarah also discuss Utica nightlife,…
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In this episode, get to know all about John Bartholomeo, owner and founder of Mohawk Valley Wellness. Mohawk Valley Wellness was started in John’s garage with a few friends working out together. The idea was living a better life through fitness and positive social interaction. Seven years later, his facility on River Road in Marcy…
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Check out the debut show to get an introduction to Meghan, her road to becoming the Chamber’s Executive Director, her family’s history in Utica and so much more.
Approved June 11, 2019 RESOLUTION OF THE GREATER UTICA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE URGING REPEAL OF NEW LAW IN NEW YORK GRANTING 3 HOURS PAID TIME TO VOTE WHEREAS; effective immediately, the New York Election Law § 3-110 reads as follows: “A registered voter may, without loss of pay for up to three hours, take off…
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Approved June 11, 2019 RESOLUTION OF THE GREATER UTICA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN SUPPORT OF STATE AMENDMENT GRANTING ONEIDA COUNTY WITH LOCAL AUTHORITY TO INCREASE THE HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX WHEREAS; the tourism industry in Oneida County, New York generates $1.5 billion in visitor spending annually of which $414 million is spent on lodging within the…
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Approved June 11, 2019 RESOLUTION OF THE GREATER UTICA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OPPOSING A PROPOSED “GREEN AMENDMENT” TO THE NEW YORK STATE CONSTITUTION TO CREATE A NEW CATEGORY OF ENVIRONMENTAL RIGHTS WHEREAS; the New State Legislature has recently passed the so-called “Green Amendment” to change the State Constitution; and WHEREAS; the proposed constitutional amendment would…
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Approved June 11, 2019 RESOLUTION OF THE GREATER UTICA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OPPOSING A NEW PROPERTY TAX MECHANISM FOR TAXING GOLF COURSES WITHIN THE STATE OF NEW YORK WHEREAS; Assembly Bill A6444 and Senate Bill S4420 would allow localities to begin setting property taxes on local golf courses to be set in accordance with the…
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Approved June 11, 2019 RESOLUTION OF THE GREATER UTICA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OPPOSING PROPOSAL TO EXTEND NEW YORK STATE DRIVERS LICENSES TO UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS WHEREAS, a proposal called the “Green Light Bill” was first introduced by former New York State Governor Eliot Spitzer in 2007 that would have allowed undocumented immigrants to obtain a New…
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Approved March 28, 2019 RESOLUTION OF THE GREATER UTICA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN OPPOSITION TO EMPLOYER RESTRICTIONS ON DRUG TESTING WHEREAS; the New York State Executive Budget proposes to amend existing laws to legalize adult-use cannabis, and; WHEREAS; the Executive Budget proposal specifically only prohibits the use of recreational marijuana during work hours and thus…
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