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Moving to Upstate NY was one of the best decisions we ever made. I (Chris) am a musician, and my husband, Tim, is a painter. We’ve always pursued our artistic passions but have also taken on various jobs to make ends meet. It seems fitting that our paths would lead us here, opening our own shop, The Gatehouse in Morris, combining both of our interests in Upstate NY.
Meet Paul “King” Konye, What’s Upstate Ambassador from Otsego County!
Meet Susan Green, What’s Upstate Ambassador from Otsego County!
Name: Laura Powers Age: 40s Location: Little Falls Occupation: Financial Advisor What are your top 3 interests?: Helping others (professionally, personally, and through community service).Promoting the region’s assets and connecting great people together who share a goal to improve our community.And, of course, exploring the Mohawk Valley (particularly Little Falls!) with my family. Tell us about yourself! Who are you?: Highlights:…
Name: Carli Age: 20s Location: Utica Occupation: Director of Philanthropy What are your top 3 interests?: My top three interests are trying new local restaurants, exploring in the Adirondacks, and working out. Tell us about yourself! Who are you?: I’m Carli, a 28-year-old Utican who loves this city and doing my part in helping it thrive! I work at a…
Name: Kay Age: 20s Location: Utica Occupation: Quality Engineering What are your top 3 interests?: Home improvement projects, meeting people and learning their stories, and discovering new places, cultures, and adventures. Tell us about yourself! Who are you?: Moved to Utica at the age of 19 as an International student. While in College, I interned and worked at multiple tech…
Name: Frank Age: 70+ Location: Utica Occupation: VP of MVCC, lifelong entrepreneur, co-founder, and owner of Comets, Utica City FC, Babes, 72 Tavern, etc etc What are your top 3 interests?: Quality of life here in Oneida CountyStart-Up opportunities for individualsMentoring individuals who never thought they could start a successful business in Utica and live here. Tell us about yourself!…
Name: Tabo Bo Age: 20s Location: Utica Occupation: Delivery Driver for Parkway Drugs (part-time) and Site Tutor for Young Scholars LPP (part-time) What are your top 3 interests?: Mix Martial Arts (MMA)Poetry and other creative artsProducing and Partaking in Nomadic Voices Tell us about yourself! Who are you?: I was born in a Thai refugee camp in the midst of a…
Name: Sharrone Sofer Age: 30s Location: Utica Occupation: Owner, The Compound What are your top 3 interests?: Food • Music • Real Estate Tell us about yourself! Who are you?: I’m a serial entrepreneur and general big-picture guy who’s come back to CNY from Austin, TX after a lifetime rambling all around the USA. Currently a real estate agent with the…