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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

Expansion project boosts production and jobs at Wolfspeed’s Mohawk Valley Fab
MARCY — Wolfspeed, Inc. (NYSE: WOLF) is in the midst of a production buildout that will put its Mohawk Valley Fab facility at full capacity by mid-2026 while employment and hiring activity remains well ahead of schedule. “We’re making very significant strides in the projected timeline of the buildout,” says Janet Chow, Wolfspeed’s VP of

Wynn Hospital readies for fall opening
UTICA — Nearly four years after breaking ground on the Wynn Hospital, officials at Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) can see the finish line. However, there is still a lot that needs to happen before the planned Oct. 29 opening date. At this point, much of the construction work is done or close to complete

New Utica University president begins duties
UTICA — When Todd Pfannestiel and his wife, Aimee Zellers, were learning about Utica University and he had a chance to interview for the provost position, he says he’d always had an ambition to become a university president. “I knew from the time I first arrived here at Utica that this would be the institution

New Upstate Caring Partners name better reflects agency’s work and mission
UTICA — Upstate Caring Partners (UCP) has gone through several changes in recent years, from a change in leadership to its change to the Upstate Caring Partners name earlier this year. The new name reflects the growing role the organization plays in caring for the community it serves. The agency began in 1950, started by

Utica Public Library plans exterior improvements
UTICA — After investing almost $1 million into the interior of the building, the Utica Public Library is now turning its sights toward sprucing up the outside of the building that opened in 1904. The library will use a combination of $101,900 in state Downtown Revitalization Initiative funding, plus a $22,300 Community Development Block Grant
AmeriCU appoints small-business relationship manager for Mohawk Valley region
ROME, N.Y. — AmeriCU Credit Union has created a new role of small business-relationship manager of the Mohawk Valley to help support the growth and success of local small businesses and has promoted Michael Cook to fill the role. Cook will provide tailored guidance and assistance to help businesses achieve their financial goals. AmeriCU contends
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