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People news: AmeriCU names new manager for Utica financial center
UTICA, N.Y. — AmeriCU Credit Union announced it has appointed Kevin Dzwonkowski as the new financial center manager for the credit union’s Utica location. As
VIEWPOINT: The Mohawk Valley in Motion
The Mohawk Valley region’s economic landscape has undergone a dramatic change that has turned pessimism and cynicism into confidence and progress, with more than $2 billion in public and private investment already committed to revitalizing the area. Several new development initiatives recently announced or started within the last year are adding to the region’s continued
Rome Health continues facilities transformation
ROME — Transformation continues to be on the agenda at Rome Health, which will kick off a $30 million project this fall to build four new operating rooms. That comes in the wake of renovating the Rome Health Medical Center last year and the grand opening of a new women’s surgical suite earlier this year.
Danfoss to power all North America facilities with solar energy by 2025
Danfoss North America recently signed a power-purchase agreement with CIG Capital, a U.S.–based project financing firm, to purchase about 75 megawatts (MW) of solar power from a solar farm in Texas, starting in 2025. The initial agreement term is 12 years, allowing Danfoss to fully replace its annual electricity usage in North America with green energy
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
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