Business View Civil and Municipal | Volume 2, Issue 9

44 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 2, ISSUE 9 Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired ASSISTING INDIVIDUALSWHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED MAINTAIN THEIR HIGHEST LEVELS OF INDEPENDENCE 408 ELIZABETH ST. UTICA, NY WWW.CABVI.ORG Low Vision Exams • Vision Rehabilitation Therapy Assistive Technology Training • Occupational Therapy Employment Opportunities A passion for creating new and unique spaces… David J. Bonacci, AIA, Principal 110 Fulton St., Utica, NY 13501 www.bonacciarchitects.com 315.797.8666 finances have essentially been stabilized, owing to a $28 million increase in the tax base and an upgrade by all three bond rating agencies. “We have economic development,” the Mayor says. “We went from a negative $15,000 in our fund balance to a record of $8.2 million. Through the eye of the beholder, we’re looked upon as the city that’s making it happen.” Although the city is landlocked, Palmieri says that developers from within the state and beyond are choosing to invest in Utica because of what lies at the core of its people. “Utica gives you that warm feeling when you’re here,” Palmieri says. “We could be considered the best little city in America. We’ve got all the amenities of a larger municipality, while maintaining that community feel that a larger city can’t give you.” Along with a great local educational system, which includes Utica College, Mohawk Valley