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…
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Excellus BlueCross BlueShield announced today that James R. Reed has been appointed chief executive officer of the $6.2 billion health plan and its parent company, The Lifetime Healthcare Companies. Reed has been serving as president and CEO-elect since July 2020 and succeeds Christopher C. Booth who retired today after leading the company since…
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Intelligent.com “Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has announced the top online programs for 2021. The comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 1,280 accredited colleges and universities in the nation. Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment. The methodology…
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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…
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In this latest episode, Kari sat down with Tom Armitage, Senior Digital Marketing Team Lead at Site-Seeker, Inc, author and content-creator, and adjunct professor at Utica College. Watch now and learn all about Tom’s Leveling Up journey and how his writing talents extend beyond the digital world!
The Association of Public & Land-Grant Universities (APLU) featured SUNY Poly in its selection of “Transfer Student Success Programs.” “SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) is proud of its various innovative transfer opportunities for students who are studying at a number of New York State community colleges.” “Transfer students benefit from dual enrollment, general, and…
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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…
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Staffworks is looking for experienced candidates with leadership skills for a Shipping Manager position with a manufacturing company in the Utica area. The Shipping Manager is responsible for overseeing the timely picking, staging and shipping of all customer orders, while adhering to customer routing guides and instructions, and all rules, regulations and safety guidelines.…
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The F.X. Matt Brewery announced today the completion of their $34.7M Brewhouse and Tank Farm expansion, with plans for another $11M in Brewery investments. With the added capacity and sales projected to grow over 100% this year, the Brewery is looking to hire over 25 people immediately. The recent expansion includes a new state-of-the-art brewhouse…
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New York Sash is proud to announce the promotion of Rachel Smith to Operations Manager. Smith has been with the New York Sash team since 2012, working her way from Reception to Administrative Assistant to Installation Coordinator and most recently, Production Manager. In her new role as Operations Manager, Smith will coordinate elements of…
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The Resource Center for Independent Living (RCIL) and Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon recognize April as Autism Awareness, Acceptance and Appreciation Month; a time to raise awareness and help our community accept and appreciate individuals with autism and the contributions they provide, while empowering individuals with autism and their families. Individuals with autism often have…
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AmeriCU Credit Union awarded ten $1,000 scholarships to area students who are either beginning or continuing college. “We are proud to continue this tradition that began over 20 years ago,” said John Stevenson, Chairman of AmeriCU’s Board of Directors. “AmeriCU’s Scholarship Program recognizes the academic excellence of our student members and the importance of…
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Click here for the latest news! The Mohawk Valley Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at MVCC’s thINCubator is here to help with your business start-up, growth, and expansion needs. Staffed by certified professionals, the SBDC specializes in providing one-to-one business counseling, management and technical advisement, and educational programs targeted to the needs and interests of…
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