(Utica, NY – May 2013) Catalyst, Watch Us Grow, is a new young professionals group being organized within and governed by the Mohawk Valley Chamber of Commerce. A Steering Committee of 13 Chamber member employees, from a diverse work background, are leading the Catalyst group in its initial creation, development and future endeavors. They are:
Nicholas Bruno, Mohawk Valley EDGE
Benjamin Crossley, M&T Bank
Pamela DelMedico, Central Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired
Mary DeTraglia, Northland Communications
Sarah Foster, Oneida County Tourism
Meghan Fraser, F.X. Matt Brewing Co., Inc.
Heather Moksness, M&T Bank
Nick Paoni, Computer Connection of CNY, Inc.
Sean Salce, Central New York Help Wanted.com
Anthony Speranza, City Liquors
Kyle Strife, Thomas J. Nelson & Associates
Jay Sumner, MPW Marketing
Emily Wallace, Christopher B. Wallace
Catalyst’s mission states: to provide awareness of opportunities available in the Mohawk Valley by engaging young professionals through Chamber events, services and benefits.
The group’s objectives are:
- Present helpful and positive image of the Mohawk Valley and the Mohawk Valley Chamber of Commerce
- Promote local pride
- Create events geared to young professionals
- Professional development and career growth
- Mentoring
- Volunteering
- Educate existing Chamber members on Chamber events and services
- Retain young professionals in the Mohawk Valley
This young professional group’s energy is infectious and its goal is to empower members to recognize and enhance the value of living and working in the Mohawk Valley. Please watch for more information in the months to come regarding Mohawk Valley Chamber’s Catalyst group and for ways to support and get involved with this exciting new part of the Mohawk Valley Chamber of Commerce.
If you are a Mohawk Valley Chamber Member and have young professionals working within your company or organization, please urge them to get involved by calling the Chamber at 724-3151.