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OPEN FOR BUSINESS — Fatboys Pizza, 433 W. Thomas St., held a ceremonial ribbon cutting and received its first dollar of profit from the Rome Area Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday. From left are: Chamber board chairman Wes Cupp, pizzeria owners Matt Saccoia and Tony Bonanza, Chamber membership committee chair Sue McLoughlin, and Rome Police Sergeant Nick Martin.
Fatboys Pizza First Dollar of Profit
Chamber kicks off membership month
March is membership month at the Rome Area Chamber of Commerce, and businesses who join now will receive several special perks, according to a chamber announcement. In addition to all the usual … more
Event to aid small businesses with online presence
A Google Livestream event, “Give Your Website a Refresh,” will be held March 6 from noon-1 p.m. at the thINCubator, 326 Broad St., Utica. The event, to be held by the Mohawk Valley Small Business … more
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY — The shuttered Harden Furniture company plant complex in McConnellsville is shown in this file photo. The company’s former CEO is trying to reacquire Harden’s brand-name assets.
No word on results of auction for Harden Furniture’s brand assets
While a sealed-bid auction for Harden Furniture’s intellectual property has generated no reported results after a bid deadline over three weeks ago, the former CEO of the shuttered company says he … more
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Berkshire Bank’s to close Marcy branch on March 29
MARCY — The Berkshire Bank branch at 9085 Old River Road is slated to be closed, according to a New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) online listing. The DFS website says the … more
Hummel’s Office Plus acquires Seely Conover
Hummel’s Office Plus, the largest independently owned business products supplier headquartered in central New York and which has a store on East Chestnut Street in Rome, has acquired Seely Conover … more
Eve Van de Wal
Applications available for Excellus BCBS health, wellness grants
UTICA — BlueCross and BlueShield are offering non-profit organizations the opportunity to apply for Community Health Award grants to help fund health and wellness programs in upstate New York.  … more
Adirondack Bank offers program for workers impacted by shutdown
Adirondack Bank has announced the new Federal Employee Government Shutdown Assistance Program available to Federal Government and contract employees currently impacted by the shutdown. This program … more
Cinderella’s 2018
Sylvan Beach restaurant to close, hotel to remain open, owners say
SYLVAN BEACH — After 37 memorable years, Cinderella’s Restaurant, operated by the Farnach family has decided not to reopen in 2019.  Joseph and Cindy Farnach founded Cinderella’s in 1981 and … more
Utica Comets company takes over harbor-area restaurant
The ownership behind the Utica Comets professional hockey team, Utica City FC indoor soccer team and Utica’s Aqua Vino restaurant has bought Babe’s Macaroni Grill and Bar with plans to rename it … more
Marquee Cinemas to remain open during phased upgrade, company says
Marquee Cinemas of New Hartford remains open with five auditoriums in use during its renovation, according the parent company of the 14-screen theater. Construction has begun on renovations with a … more
Stanley names new executive director
The Stanley Theater Board of Directors has chosen Lisa Wilsey, a California native who’s worked in the entertainment industry but has settled in Utica, as its new executive director, effective … more
Staffworks agency adds five new members to its team
The Staffworks, Inc. job placement agency has added five new members to its team. They are: • Laura DeStefanis is the organization’s first brand manager. She will plan and direct marketing … more
Courtney Blake
AAA Central, Western names new media portfolio specialist
AAA Western and Central New York has announced the hiring of Courtney Blake as the agency’s new media portfolio specialist. Blake was previously a domestic travel sales consultant with AAA WCNY and … more
BUSINESS AS USUAL — Post-holiday shoppers kept business brisk at the Lowe’s store at 1230 Erie Blvd. W. on Wednesday. Although the retailer is closing 51 stores in the U.S. and Canada, no local stores were impacted according to media releases on the company’s website.
Local Lowe’s stores not impacted by 51 closings across U.S., Canada
MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Lowe’s Companies, Inc. earlier this month announced the hardware and lumber retailer will close 51 underperforming store locations as part of its ongoing strategic … more
Credit union to help members impacted by shutdown
AmeriCU Credit Union is assisting members affected by the current partial federal government shutdown by offering interest-free furlough loans, fee refunds, and penalty-free certificate withdrawals, … more
Miller and Stolo join Gilroy Kernan & Gilroy
NEW HARTFORD — Gilroy Kernan & Gilroy Inc. (GKG) of New Hartford, has announced two new expansions of its professional team with the additions of Peter Miller and Lorraine Stolo. Miller as risk … more
Central Association for Blind, Visually Impaired announce 2018 promotions
UTICA — The Central Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired (CABVI) has announced its list of employees who were promoted during 2018.  CABVI employees who have been promoted and their … more
THAT’S THE TICKET —  Marquee Cinemas, at 20 Ellinwood Drive in New Hartford, will receive a makeover. Renovations will include over-sized, luxury electric-powered recliners, including roomy armrests with cup holders and an elevated footrest in all studios. Development of two large format Marquee Extreme Cinemas (“MXC”) auditoriums with Dolby Atmos and new floating screens as well as new reserved ticketing system.
Marquee Cinemas to get star treatment with makeover
NEW HARTFORD — Marquee Cinemas, a 14-screen theatre at 20 Ellinwood Drive, will get a multimillion remodeling, according to officials with PGA Investments on Thursday. Construction is scheduled to … more
REBOOT? — After operating sporadically over the past year, Harden Furniture, whose main building in McConnellsville is shown above, ended operations after 175 years in business with its assets being sold in separate stages. Former CEO Greg Harden hopes to buy its intellectual property including the brand name and restart a furniture-making business on a smaller scale.
Harden hopes to start new furniture-making business
McCONNELLSVILLE — The former CEO of the Harden Furniture company, which has ceased local operations, hopes to buy its intellectual property including the brand name and restart a furniture-making … more
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