UTICA — It’s time for the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 Business of the Year Awards, and this year, more than two dozen businesses are vying for awards in five different categories. The chamber will present the awards on Dec. 12 at the Delta Hotel by Marriott Utica. The event begins at 11 a.m. […]
UTICA — It’s time for the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 Business of the Year Awards, and this year, more than two dozen businesses are vying for awards in five different categories.
The chamber will present the awards on Dec. 12 at the Delta Hotel by Marriott Utica. The event begins at 11 a.m. with networking, beverage tasting, and holiday music, with the awards presentations at noon.
“The Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year Awards not only celebrate excellence but also inspire innovation, collaboration, and growth within our community,” Chamber Executive Director Kari Puleo says. “Recognizing outstanding businesses underscores the vital role they play in driving economic prosperity, creating jobs, and shaping a vibrant future for us all.”
This year, there is strong competition in the For-Profit Business with 50 Employees or Fewer category. The nominees are BME Company, C & D Advertising, Coldwell Banker Faith Properties, Delta by Marriott Utica, Fahy Kitchens and Baths, Greenscapes, Hale Manufacturing, Home Sweet Home Cleaning and Gardening LLC, Inizio Technology Solutions, Mohawk Valley Cash Register, Total Solutions, Transworld Business Advisors of the Mohawk Valley, and Utica Coffee Roasting.
“C & D is deeply honored to be nominated for the Utica Chamber Business of the Year,” President Jenn Brillante says. “We are incredibly grateful for the unwavering support of our community, especially after the challenges we faced following the tornado in July. It’s truly inspiring to live and work in such a wonderful place and being a nominee makes our journey even more rewarding.”
The nominees in the For-Profit Business Over 50 Employees category are Hale Transportation, Indium Corporation, Pacemaker Steel and Piping, and PJ Green.
Five organizations are nominated in the Not-For-Profit Business with 50 Employees or Fewer category. They are American Heart Association of the Mohawk Valley, Liberty Affordable Housing, The Stanley Theatre, The United Way of the Mohawk Valley, and Utica Public Library.
The nominees in the Not-For-Profit Business with Over 50 Employees are AmeriCU Credit Union, Arc Oneida-Lewis Chapter, CNY Quest, First Source Federal Credit Union, Masonic Medical Research Institute, and Munson.
Finally, the nominees for the Catalyst Rising Business award are 3 Brothers Sealcoating, Brockway-Carpenter Real Estate, and Upstate Ink & Thread.
“We are deeply honored and incredibly grateful to be selected as a nominee for the Greater Utica Chamber Business of the Year award,” Upstate Ink & Thread co-owner CaSandra Packard said, adding thanks to her team and the supportive community. “We are proud to be part of such a vibrant and supportive community, and we could not have reached this milestone without the trust and loyalty of our amazing customers and the invaluable partnerships we’ve built along the way. This nomination is not just a reflection of our efforts, but of the collective spirit of everyone who has supported us on our journey. We look forward to continuing to grow, contribute, and give back to the community that has given us so much.”
Nominees are evaluated and winners selected based on staying power, response to challenges, product/service innovation, and growth within their industry; commitment to the Mohawk Valley region including longevity, public service, and business leadership; and involvement in the chamber.
More information about the awards luncheon, including tickets and sponsorship packages, is available at www.greateruticachamber.org.
