In partnership with the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce, Meghan will be interviewing various guests including business owners and community members in and around Utica, N.Y. Tune in to hear how they've "levelled up" to get where they are in their career, or to where they are personally today.
Join us as Kari talks with Eve Van De Wal Regional President of Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Today on the show we will be talking with the CEO of the YWCA Mohawk Valley Dianne Stancato. Dianne will discuss advancing their mission of eliminating racism and empowering women. Learn more about their upcoming girls' empowerment summit, Sky's the Limit, and the impact they make in the community.#ywca #greateruticachamber #empoweringwomen #beantiracist #racism
Leveling Up with guest Brian McKee of the House of the Good Shepherd
Joining us will be the President and CEO of Standard Heating, Cooling, and Insulating, Jennifer Keida! Jennifer will discuss what it's like breaking barriers in a male-dominated industry, what's next for Standard, and how it feels to be selected as this year's Business Person of the Year! #greateruticachamber #utica #business
Visit MACNY's website Leveling Up is sponsored by Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce Excellus Blue Cross Blue SheildFirst Source Federal Credit UnionMastrovito Hyundai Kelberman CenterStaffworksMVHSAmericu
Devon talks about the new app event zee, site seekers services, catalyst, upcoming events and more Site Seekers' WebsiteLike the Greater Utica Chamber on FacebookFor more info on the Chamber visit their website- https://greateruticachamber.org/
LevKari welcomes Dr. Anthony Baird, Chief Diversity Officer & VP of DEI & Student Transitions. Learn about the Utica DEI (Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion) Community Partnership, the Unity Walk on 4/21, and DEI initiatives at Utica University.
Tune in to our podcast to meet our guest, Bradley Waters, President of Sentinel Media Company. Listen wherever you catch your favorite podcasts or tune into our FB page!Sponsored by... Delta Hotels by Marriott Utica https://www.facebook.com/DeltaMarriottUtica Excellus www.excellusbcbs.com EJA Moving Service www.ejamoving.com
Strategic Financial Services, Inc CEO, Alan Leist, III, will be a guest on this week's Leveling Up Podcast with Kari Puleo.Sponsored by...Delta Hotels by Marriott Uticahttps://www.facebook.com/DeltaMarriottUticaExcelluswww.excellusbcbs.comEJA Moving Servicewww.ejamoving.com
Join us for the Leveling Up Podcast. Our guest will be Eve Van De Wal, Regional VP for Excellus BlueCross BlueShield.For more information on the Excellus BCBS Community Health Awards and the online application, go to excellusbcbs.com/community.Or contact: Shayna KellerCommunity Investments & Partnerships Manager, Utica Region315-335-8114Shayna.Keller@excellus.com
Leveling Up Podcast with our guests Joe Convertino Jr. & Pat Leone from CH Insurancehttps://www.chinsurance.cc
Phil DiGiorgio from DiGiorgio is on this episode with Kari Puleo. Kari and Phil talk about the small business council, the law services Phil provides,estate planning, preparing wills, upcoming events and more DiGiorgio Law Firm's website- https://digiorgiolaw.com/Like the Greater Utica Chamber on FacebookFor more info on the Chamber visit their website- https://greateruticachamber.org/
Kari Puleo introduces Sean, the new special project officer of the Chamber. They talk about the growth in downtown Utica, what's upstate site, upcoming events and more Like the Greater Utica Chamber on FacebookFor more info on the Chamber visit their website- https://greateruticachamber.org/
Kari talks about upcoming Chamber events, new branding for Stevens-Swan Humane society, and events at the Utica ZooDr Juleen Qandah of Primary Urgent Care joins Kari to talk about the services PUC offers, Urgent care in comparison to and ER, kids physical for kids, tel a health, and how Dr. Qandah has leveled up this past year. Primary Urgent Care-https://www.primaryurgentcare.com/ Utica Chamber- https://greateruticachamber.org/Disruption Network- www.disruptionnetwork.net
Kari talks about all the events that are happening in the Utica area this weekend, Briana discusses power of attorney, planning for untimely deaths in your family, estate planning, asset protection, reasons to have a will and so much more Utica Chamber- https://greateruticachamber.org/Estate Planning Law Center- https://eplawcenter.com/about-estate-planning-law-centerDisruption Network- www.disruptionnetwork.net
Kari and Sarah talk about all the fun things going on around Utica area, A-Z food tour, Roam the Empire, and a community calendar of activities for Memorial Day Weekend Utica Chamber- https://greateruticachamber.org/Oneida County Tourism- https://www.oneidacountytourism.com/ Disruption Network- www.disruptionnetwork.net
Utica Chamber- https://greateruticachamber.org/ Site-Seekers-https://www.site-seeker.com/ Tom Armitage- https://about.me/thomasjarmitageKari talks about Matt Brewing Company expansion, Catalyst small business week, Tom Armitage talks to Kari about writing his new book "How local businesses adapted during Covid-19", what services Site-Seekers provide, social media marketing, creative outlet with hip hop, decluttering your life, spending your time more productively, and new spots in the area that Tom has been patronizing
Podcast guest- Kyle Strife from Nelson and Strife Financial Group. Kari and Kyle talk about events going on in the Utica area, Kyle's coming up in the financial industry, the Game Stop ordeal, playing the stock market, risk investments, catalyst group and much more
Tune in as Kari Puleo takes over as the new host of the Leveling Up Podcast. Her first guest is Kristine Theodorakos, Chair of the Catalyst Steering Committee and Strategic Business Advisor at Gilroy, Kernan, & Gilroy.Greater Utica Chamber of CommerceThe Chamber on FacebookSponsored by:EJA MovingGilroy, Kernan, & Gilroy
MEET GUEST BigMike Morrill, owner of Total Solutions and one of the recipients of last year’s Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year Awards! The Greater Utica Chamber is featuring a different local business in a special edition of their Leveling Up Podcast called “Leveling Up-Social Distancing Series”. Executive Director Meghan McGrogan will interview business owners or organization leaders and let you know who they are, what their business is, and how you can access their services or products to support them. Supporting local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic is crucial to their survival.
MEET GUEST Alyssa Devins, Owner of Upstate Empire Fitness and FINALIST in our Catalyst Rising Business Category for our 2020 Business of the Year Awards presented by Staffworks! For this year’s awards, we’re changing things up a bit and revealing our winners during a one-hour television special on Tuesday, December 15th from 7-8 pm on CBS-Utica. From now until the show, all of our 15 finalists will be highlighted through our Leveling Up Podcast. If you enjoyed watching or listening to this episode, please SHARE it to spread the word about Upstate Empire Fitness, and be sure to tune in on December 15th where we’ll unveil the 5 winners of our 2020 Business of the Year Awards!
MEET GUEST Ramon Zayas, Owner of Ramon’s Bakery and FINALIST in our Catalyst Rising Business Category for our 2020 Business of the Year Awards presented by Staffworks! For this year’s awards, we’re changing things up a bit and revealing our winners during a one-hour television special on Tuesday, December 15th from 7-8 pm on CBS-Utica. From now until the show, all of our 15 finalists will be highlighted through our Leveling Up Podcast. If you enjoyed watching or listening to this episode, please SHARE it to spread the word about Ramon’s Bakery, and be sure to tune in on December 15th where we’ll unveil the 5 winners of our 2020 Business of the Year Awards!
MEET GUEST Ashley Moody, Owner of Climb Chiropractic Sports Health and FINALIST in our Catalyst Rising Business Category for our 2020 Business of the Year Awards presented by Staffworks! For this year’s awards, we’re changing things up a bit and revealing our winners during a one-hour television special on Tuesday, December 15th from 7-8 pm on CBS-Utica. From now until the show, all of our 15 finalists will be highlighted through our Leveling Up Podcast. If you enjoyed watching or listening to this episode, please SHARE it to spread the word about Climb Chiropractic Sports Health, and be sure to tune in on December 15th where we’ll unveil the 5 winners of our 2020 Business of the Year Awards!
MEET GUEST Laura Casamento, President of Utica College and FINALIST in our Not For Profit Organization with Over 50 Employees Category for our 2020 Business of the Year Awards presented by Staffworks! For this year’s awards, we’re changing things up a bit and revealing our winners during a one-hour television special on Tuesday, December 15th from 7-8 pm on CBS-Utica. From now until the show, all of our 15 finalists will be highlighted through our Leveling Up Podcast. If you enjoyed watching or listening to this episode, please SHARE it to spread the word about Utica College, and be sure to tune in on December 15th where we’ll unveil the 5 winners of our 2020 Business of the Year Awards!
MEET GUEST Joel Zayachek, Chief Administrative Officer for The House of the Good Shepherd and FINALIST in our Not For Profit Organization with Over 50 Employees Category for our 2020 Business of the Year Awards presented by Staffworks! For this year’s awards, we’re changing things up a bit and revealing our winners during a one-hour television special on Tuesday, December 15th from 7-8 pm on CBS-Utica. From now until the show, all of our 15 finalists will be highlighted through our Leveling Up Podcast. If you enjoyed watching or listening to this episode, please SHARE it to spread the word about The House of the Good Shepherd, and be sure to tune in on December 15th where we’ll unveil the 5 winners of our 2020 Business of the Year Awards!
MEET GUEST Shannon Cayea, CEO of Hospice & Palliative Care and FINALIST in our Not For Profit Organization with Over 50 Employees Category for our 2020 Business of the Year Awards presented by Staffworks! For this year’s awards, we’re changing things up a bit and revealing our winners during a one-hour television special on Tuesday, December 15th from 7-8 pm on CBS-Utica. From now until the show, all of our 15 finalists will be highlighted through our Leveling Up Podcast. If you enjoyed watching or listening to this episode, please SHARE it to spread the word about Hospice & Palliative Care, and be sure to tune in on December 15th where we’ll unveil the 5 winners of our 2020 Business of the Year Awards!
MEET GUEST Jennifer Keida, President & CEO of Standard Insulating Co. and FINALIST in our For-Profit Business with Over 50 Employees Category for our 2020 Business of the Year Awards presented by Staffworks! For this year’s awards, we’re changing things up a bit and revealing our winners during a one-hour television special on Tuesday, December 15th from 7-8 pm on CBS-Utica. From now until the show, all of our 15 finalists will be highlighted through our Leveling Up Podcast. If you enjoyed watching or listening to this episode, please SHARE it to spread the word about Standard Insulating Co., and be sure to tune in on December 15th where we’ll unveil the 5 winners of our 2020 Business of the Year Awards!
MEET GUEST Maureen McCarthy Tracy, Vice President of Community & Connections at Northland Communications and FINALIST in our For-Profit Business with Over 50 Employees Category for our 2020 Business of the Year Awards presented by Staffworks! For this year’s awards, we’re changing things up a bit and revealing our winners during a one-hour television special on Tuesday, December 15th from 7-8 pm on CBS-Utica. From now until the show, all of our 15 finalists will be highlighted through our Leveling Up Podcast. If you enjoyed watching or listening to this episode, please SHARE it to spread the word about Northland Communications, and be sure to tune in on December 15th where we’ll unveil the 5 winners of our 2020 Business of the Year Awards!
MEET GUEST Joann Fornino, Vice President of Public Relations at Casa Imports and FINALIST in our For-Profit Business with Over 50 Employees Category for our 2020 Business of the Year Awards presented by Staffworks! For this year’s awards, we’re changing things up a bit and revealing our winners during a one-hour television special on Tuesday, December 15th from 7-8 pm on CBS-Utica. From now until the show, all of our 15 finalists will be highlighted through our Leveling Up Podcast. If you enjoyed watching or listening to this episode, please SHARE it to spread the word about Casa Imports, and be sure to tune in on December 15th where we’ll unveil the 5 winners of our 2020 Business of the Year Awards!
MEET GUEST Dianne Stancato, Chief Executive Officer of YWCA Mohawk Valley and FINALIST in our Not For Profit Organization with Under 50 Employees Category for our 2020 Business of the Year Awards presented by Staffworks! For this year’s awards, we’re changing things up a bit and revealing our winners during a one-hour television special on Tuesday, December 15th from 7-8 pm on CBS-Utica. From now until the show, all of our 15 finalists will be highlighted through our Leveling Up Podcast. If you enjoyed watching or listening to this episode, please SHARE it to spread the word about YWCA Mohawk Valley, and be sure to tune in on December 15th where we’ll unveil the 5 winners of our 2020 Business of the Year Awards!
MEET GUEST Rebecca McClain, Executive Director of Oneida County History Center and FINALIST in our Not For Profit Organization with Under 50 Employees Category for our 2020 Business of the Year Awards presented by Staffworks! For this year’s awards, we’re changing things up a bit and revealing our winners during a one-hour television special on Tuesday, December 15th from 7-8 pm on CBS-Utica. From now until the show, all of our 15 finalists will be highlighted through our Leveling Up Podcast. If you enjoyed watching or listening to this episode, please SHARE it to spread the word about Oneida County History Center, and be sure to tune in on December 15th where we’ll
MEET GUEST Stephanie Dulak Eghigian, Executive Director for Empowered Pathways CNY and FINALIST in our Not For Profit Organization with Under 50 Employees Category for our 2020 Business of the Year Awards presented by Staffworks! For this year’s awards, we’re changing things up a bit and revealing our winners during a one-hour television special on Tuesday, December 15th from 7-8pm on CBS-Utica. From now until the show, all of our 15 finalists will be highlighted through our Leveling Up Podcast. If you enjoyed watching or listening to this episode, please SHARE it to spread the word about Empowered Pathways, and be sure to tune in on December 15th where we’ll unveil
MEET GUEST Michael Polce, President & Principal Consultant of MA Polce Consulting and FINALIST for our 2020 Business of the Year Awards presented by Staffworks! For this year’s awards, we’re changing things up a bit and revealing our winners during a one-hour television special on Tuesday, December 15th from 7-8 pm on CBS-Utica. From now until the show, all of our 15 finalists will be highlighted through our Leveling Up Podcast. If you enjoyed watching or listening to this episode, please SHARE it to spread the word about GreenScapes, and be sure to tune in on December 15th where we’ll unveil the 5 winners of our 2020 Business of the Year Awards!
MEET GUEST Rebecca McClain, Executive Director of Oneida County History Center and FINALIST in our Not For Profit Organization with Under 50 Employees Category for our 2020 Business of the Year Awards presented by Staffworks! For this year’s awards, we’re changing things up a bit and revealing our winners during a one-hour television special on Tuesday, December 15th from 7-8 pm on CBS-Utica. From now until the show, all of our 15 finalists will be highlighted through our Leveling Up Podcast. If you enjoyed watching or listening to this episode, please SHARE it to spread the word about Oneida County History Center, and be sure to tune in on December 15th where we’ll unveil the 5 winners of our 2020 Business of the Year Awards!
MEET GUEST Stephanie Dulak Eghigian, Executive Director for Empowered Pathways CNY and FINALIST in our Not For Profit Organization with Under 50 Employees Category for our 2020 Business of the Year Awards presented by Staffworks! For this year’s awards, we’re changing things up a bit and revealing our winners during a one-hour television special on Tuesday, December 15th from 7-8 pm on CBS-Utica. From now until the show, all of our 15 finalists will be highlighted through our Leveling Up Podcast. If you enjoyed watching or listening to this episode, please SHARE it to spread the word about Empowered Pathways, and be sure to tune in on December 15th where we’ll unveil the 5 winners of our 2020 Business of the Year Awards!
MEET GUEST Michael Polce, President & Principal Consultant of MA Polce Consulting and FINALIST for our 2020 Business of the Year Awards presented by Staffworks! For this year’s awards, we’re changing things up a bit and revealing our winners during a one-hour television special on Tuesday, December 15th from 7-8 pm on CBS-Utica. From now until the show, all of our 15 finalists will be highlighted through our Leveling Up Podcast. If you enjoyed watching or listening to this episode, please SHARE it to spread the word about GreenScapes, and be sure to tune in on December 15th where we’ll unveil the 5 winners of our 2020 Business of the Year Awards!
MEET GUEST Anita Vitullo, President of Staffworks and FINALIST for our 2020 Business of the Year Awards presented by Staffworks! For this year’s awards, we’re changing things up a bit and revealing our winners during a one-hour television special on Tuesday, December 15th from 7-8 pm on CBS-Utica. From now until the show, all of our 15 finalists will be highlighted through our Leveling Up Podcast. If you enjoyed watching or listening to this episode, please SHARE it to spread the word about Staffworks, and be sure to tune in on December 15th where we’ll unveil the 5 winners of our 2020 Business of the Year Awards!
MEET GUEST Mollie Wadsworth, Marketing Manager & Landscape Designer for GreenScapes Garden Center & Landscape Co. and FINALIST for our 2020 Business of the Year Awards presented by Staffworks! For this year’s awards, we’re changing things up a bit and revealing our winners during a one hour television special on Tuesday, December 15th from 7-8pm on CBS-Utica. From now until the show, all of our 15 finalists will be highlighted through our Leveling Up Podcast. If you enjoyed watching or listening to this episode, please SHARE it to spread the word about GreenScapes, and be sure to tune in on December 15thwhere we’ll unveil the 5 winners of our 2020 Business of the Year Awards!
MEET GUESTS Bill Waszkiewicz, owner, Chester’s Flower Shop, Inc.. The Greater Utica Chamber is featuring a different local business several times a week in a special edition of their Leveling Up Podcast called “Leveling Up-Social Distancing Series”. Executive Director Meghan McGrogan will interview business owners or organization leaders and let you know who they are, what their business is, and how you can access their services or products to support them. Supporting local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic is crucial to their survival.
MEET GUESTS John Bartholomeo, Owner, Mohawk Valley Wellness. The Greater Utica Chamber is featuring a different local business several times a week in a special edition of their Leveling Up Podcast called “Leveling Up-Social Distancing Series”. Executive Director Meghan McGrogan will interview business owners or organization leaders and let you know who they are, what their business is, and how you can access their services or products to support them. Supporting local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic is crucial to their survival.
MEET GUEST Adam Shine, Vice President, Sunnking! The Greater Utica Chamber is featuring a different local business several times a week in a special edition of their Leveling Up Podcast called “Leveling Up-Social Distancing Series”. Executive Director Meghan McGrogan will interview business owners or organization leaders and let you know who they are, what their business is, and how you can access their services or products to support them. Supporting local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic is crucial to their survival.
MEET GUEST Cathy Cucharale, President, Cucharale Consulting Group LLC and Andrea Card, HCM Account Executive, Paylocity. The Greater Utica Chamber is featuring a different local business several times a week in a special edition of their Leveling Up Podcast called “Leveling Up-Social Distancing Series”. Executive Director Meghan McGrogan will interview business owners or organization leaders and let you know who they are, what their business is, and how you can access their services or products to support them. Supporting local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic is crucial to their survival.
MEET GUEST Alyssa Devins, Owner, Upstate Empire Fitness! Graduate!! The Greater Utica Chamber is featuring a different local business several times a week in a special edition of their Leveling Up Podcast called “Leveling Up-Social Distancing Series”. Executive Director Meghan McGrogan will interview business owners or organization leaders and let you know who they are, what their business is, and how you can access their services or products to support them. Supporting local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic is crucial to their survival.
MEET GUEST Abbygail Coston, Owner, Picturing Changes and MVCC YEA! Graduate!! The Greater Utica Chamber is featuring a different local business several times a week in a special edition of their Leveling Up Podcast called “Leveling Up-Social Distancing Series”. Executive Director Meghan McGrogan will interview business owners or organization leaders and let you know who they are, what their business is, and how you can access their services or products to support them. Supporting local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic is crucial to their survival.
MEET GUEST Steve McMurray, Publicity & Events Chair and Steve Karboski, Catalyst Events Chair!! The Greater Utica Chamber is featuring a different local business several times a week in a special edition of their Leveling Up Podcast called “Leveling Up-Social Distancing Series”. Executive Director Meghan McGrogan will interview business owners or organization leaders and let you know who they are, what their business is, and how you can access their services or products to support them. Supporting local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic is crucial to their survival.
MEET GUEST Sheena Piersma from the Adirondack Railroad! The Greater Utica Chamber is featuring a different local business several times a week in a special edition of their Leveling Up Podcast called “Leveling Up-Social Distancing Series”. Executive Director Meghan McGrogan will interview business owners or organization leaders and let you know who they are, what their business is, and how you can access their services or products to support them. Supporting local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic is crucial to their survival.
MEET GUESTS Kevin, Brandy & Jessica from Visions Hotels! The Greater Utica Chamber is featuring a different local business several times a week in a special edition of their Leveling Up Podcast called “Leveling Up-Social Distancing Series”. Executive Director Meghan McGrogan will interview business owners or organization leaders and let you know who they are, what their business is, and how you can access their services or products to support them. Supporting local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic is crucial to their survival.
MEET GUEST Jennifer Waters, VP Business Development & Communications, Mohawk Valley EDGE! The Greater Utica Chamber is featuring a different local business several times a week in a special edition of their Leveling Up Podcast called “Leveling Up-Social Distancing Series”. Executive Director Meghan McGrogan will interview business owners or organization leaders and let you know who they are, what their business is, and how you can access their services or products to support them. Supporting local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic is crucial to their survival
MEET GUEST Shelly Callahan, Executive Director of The Center! The Greater Utica Chamber is featuring a different local business several times a week in a special edition of their Leveling Up Podcast called “Leveling Up-Social Distancing Series”. Executive Director Meghan McGrogan will interview business owners or organization leaders and let you know who they are, what their business is, and how you can access their services or products to support them. Supporting local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic is crucial to their survival
MEET GUEST Barry Sinnott, Bank of Utica! The Greater Utica Chamber is featuring a different local business several times a week in a special edition of their Leveling Up Podcast called “Leveling Up-Social Distancing Series”. Executive Director Meghan McGrogan will interview business owners or organization leaders and let you know who they are, what their business is, and how you can access their services or products to support them. Supporting local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic is crucial to their survival
MEET GUEST Dr. Justin Zalatan and Dr. Salina Suy, Zalatan Dental Modern Dentist! The Greater Utica Chamber is featuring a different local business several times a week in a special edition of their Leveling Up Podcast called “Leveling Up-Social Distancing Series”. Executive Director Meghan McGrogan will interview business owners or organization leaders and let you know who they are, what their business is, and how you can access their services or products to support them. Supporting local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic is crucial to their survival.