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become the Utica Comets.In the first phase of renova- tion,awhole newfaçadewas added to the building, two giant video boardswere installed,and a new,state- of-the-artAHL locker roomwas built and outfitted. “Our second phase,whichwas another state-funded $10million,was finished this past November,”says Esche.Work included a 26,000-square-foot expansion and a newentrance to the building froma new,out- door plaza,a newwomen’s bathroom,a building-wide sprinkler system,all newLED light fixtures,newoffices, sixnewluxuryboxes with room for up to twenty fans, and a separate box-seating suite,calledZuhaus,which means“at home”in German,capable of handling parties of up to 50.“It’s like a brand newfacility,”Esche says.The newdesign can accommodate 3,924 for hockeygames and anywhere from5,300 to 5,800 for a concert. In September,2017,the Upper MohawkValley Memorial AuditoriumAuthorityannounced a 10-year naming rights deal with the locally-basedAdirondack Bank,amending theAud’s official name toAdirondack BankCenter at the UticaMemorial Auditorium.In ad- dition to being home to the Utica Comets,theAdiron- (315) 853-6151 31 Meadow Street Clinton, NY 13323 Where the variety of outdoor power equipment is second to none Clinton Tractor & Implement Co. provides the latest and best in outdoor power equipment and services in Clinton, NY. From the minute you walk through the door, meeting your needs is our top priority. CALL US OR STOP IN TODAY! www.clintontractor.net THE ADIRONDACK BANK CENTER P ERFORMANCE. N OT P ROMISES. A UTO B USINESS H OME L IFE 120 L OMOND C OURT, U TICA, NY 13502 Phone: 315.792.0000 • Fax: 315.792.4637 www.szwinsurance.com Your Trusted Choice Independent Insurance Agency. Congratulations to our friends at the Adirondack Bank Center at the Utica Memorial Auditorium. Their popular events have launched a dramatic resurgence in our region by drawing huge crowds to sold-out hockey games, packed rock concerts, and business trade shows. As the AUD’s risk managers, we’re honored to be a part of this impressive growth. Maybe you’re also planning an event? We’re pleased to offer you a Special Events Insurance Policy from the Philadelphia Insurance Companies that’s easy, comprehensive, and affordable. Call us to find out more. dackBankCenter also hosts the Utica College Pioneers, a Division III hockeyclub for men andwomen,and the Utica Junior Comets,a local youth hockeyaffiliate. Esche reports that the Center presents a little over 100 events a year,including home games for the Comets and Pioneers and three to fivemajor concerts, in addition to various other proceedings,such as local graduations.His companyemploys 54 full-timework- ers,a number which can swell to 250 on an event day. In terms of its operations,there are three different models that come into play: for self-promoted events, the company takes in all ticket revenue,concessions, and parking; for co-promoted events,revenue is shared; and if someonewants to come in and just rent thewhole building,“we can do that,too,”Esche says. Next up in Esche’s plans is the UDistrict–a pro- posed arts,sports,and entertainment district,adjacent to the Center.“We’re donewith rehabbing of theAud,” he says.“So,we have a future vision for the area and we’re going step by step,one of thembeing theNexus Center,targeting sports tournament-based play.We’re in a purchase agreement for the land next door to us.” In fact,the Upper MohawkValleyMemorial Authority