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Rome Area Chamber honors area businesses, names new leaders

A representative from Sovena USA accepts the company’s Business of the Year Award from the Rome Area Chamber of Commerce. The chamber also honored the Air Force Research Lab, Abraham House, Nascentia Health, and Rome Country Club. (PHOTO CREDIT: SOVENA USA)

ROME, N.Y. — The Rome Area Chamber of Commerce honored several area businesses at its 111th annual business meeting on June 1. Sovena USA received Business of the Year honors in the category of for-profit businesses with 50 or more employees. The company prioritizes community engagement, aims to surpass industry standards in a sustainable way, […]

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ROME, N.Y. — The Rome Area Chamber of Commerce honored several area businesses at its 111th annual business meeting on June 1.

Sovena USA received Business of the Year honors in the category of for-profit businesses with 50 or more employees. The company prioritizes community engagement, aims to surpass industry standards in a sustainable way, and works to strengthen the local economies in which it operates, the chamber said.

The Rome Area Chamber also honored the Air Force Research Lab, Abraham House, Nascentia Health, and Rome Country Club. The organizations were chosen for their significant positive impact on the community.

Greg Mattacola was sworn in as the new chairman of the Rome Area Chamber board as John Calabrese concluded his term. Nick Angelicola moved into the first vice-chair position, while Jennifer DeWeerth became second vice chair. Deborah Grogan remains treasurer.

The Rome Area Chamber also introduced its new president, Kristen Skobla. She fills the role vacated in January by William Guglielmo, who passed away a few weeks later, following an illness contracted in 2022.

“I want to express my gratitude for entrusting me with this important role,” Skobla said. “Bill left quite a legacy, working tirelessly to support members and build up our community. I am equally committed to serving the interests of our esteemed members and working diligently to promote and strengthen our business community.”

Traci DeLore