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It’s a Utica Thing offers a new vibe with an old Utica feel
UTICA — Charles Digristina has been in the restaurant business for more than 30 years, starting with his first pizzeria that he opened when he was just 19. One pizzeria eventually turned into three, and then in 2014, he opened a food truck. Digristina named the food truck business “It’s a Utica Thing” after an […]

HUSTLE Defense Accelerator participants prep for Demo Day
ROME — The nine companies involved in this year’s HUSTLE Defense Accelerator at the Innovare Advancement Center at Griffiss Institute in Rome are preparing for their Demo Day, which is set for Aug. 17. HUSTLE stands for Helping Upstate Science and Technology Leaders and Entrepreneurs. Griffiss Institute broke this year’s program into two tracks. The

NUAIR, NYS to host annual state public-safety UAS summit
NUAIR and the New York State division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) are set to host the 5th annual NYS Public Safety UAS Summit on Aug. 8-9 in Oriskany and Rome. The summit is open to all public-safety agencies. The summit’s goal is to train and educate public-safety officials about the latest drone

Oneida Indian Nation centers evolution around Turning Stone brand
VERONA — Thirty years after opening Turning Stone Resort Casino and 10 years after reaching a landmark settlement with New York State and Oneida and Madison counties, the Oneida Indian Nation is not resting on its laurels. The Nation is, in fact, undergoing an evolution that begins with improvements at Turning Stone and ends with

Expansion project at Kris-Tech Wire will double its space
ROME — Kris-Tech Wire is doubling down on its commitment to the Rome community with a building project that will double the company’s production, warehouse, and office space at its 80 Otis St. headquarters. “We’re excited to continue investing in our people, customers, and community,” President/CEO Graham Brodock said in a release announcing the project.

Kris-Tech Wire promotes Olguin to lead tray-cable division
ROME — Kris-Tech Wire, a manufacturer of industrial wire and cable, has named industry veteran John Olguin as manager of its tray-cable product line. The promotion allows Olguin to oversee the company’s growing tray-cable division, the firm said in its announcement. It also coincides with the firm’s plan to expand into the tray-cable market with

Herkimer 9 Foundation has grand plans for the birthplace of basketball
HERKIMER — The Herkimer 9 Foundation is on a mission to honor Herkimer as the first birthplace of basketball and promote that legacy by revitalizing the Main Street corridor through its Herkimer 9, LLC. Both are the brainchild of Scott Flansburg, a Herkimer native who returned to the area during the pandemic. He created the

NBT finances housing projects at historic buildings in Utica
UTICA — NBT Bank officials say that many transformative revitalization projects are making their mark on the Mohawk Valley region, and the bank is supporting the developers behind this important work. Two local projects that NBT is financing involve the restoration of historic buildings to provide mixed-use space in convenient downtown Utica locations. These rehabilitated

Quantum 4 International workshop at SkyDome promotes innovation
ROME — It’s an event that seeks to provide a platform where researchers, industry experts, policymakers, and academics can come together to exchange ideas, explore collaborative opportunities, and accelerate the development of quantum technologies on a global scale. The 5th annual Quantum for International (Q4I) workshop, a technical networking event aimed at “fostering collaboration and

Skobla takes the helm at Rome Area Chamber of Commerce
ROME — When Kristen Skobla took over as executive director and CEO at the Rome Area Chamber of Commerce, she knew she had some pretty big shoes to fill. William K. Guglielmo, who passed away on Feb. 23, had served as the chamber’s president from 1996 until his retirement in January of this year after
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