Hospitality & Community Spirit
The Mohawk Valley abounds with it!
The current Griffiss Business & Technology Park continues the tradition of former Griffiss Air Force Base, which welcomed a constant new mix of people for more than 50 years.
Rome's "Honor America Days" is a 3-week patriotic celebration honoring veterans and heritage during July and August with scores of civic and community events, kicked off by a city-wide parade and a performance by the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra that attracts 25,000+ annually.
Utica Boilermaker — a nationally-renowned annual road race for more than 10,000 runners, supported by thousands of community volunteers.
America's Greatest Heart Run & Walk - 26/28 times led the nation in raising money to fight heart disease!
Rome's Relay for Life raises funds for research, education, advocacy and patient services for the American Cancer Society. In 2005, more than 3,000 individuals on over 70 teams participated to support friends, family and neighbors who have been diagnosed with cancer.
