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Abstract: Big I NY is proud to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of two of our member agencies, whose dedication to their communities and commitment to excellence have earned them well-deserved recognition. Body: Big I NY is proud to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of two of our member agencies, whose dedication to their communities and commitment to excellence have earned them well-deserved recognition.Robert L. Kelly General Insurance in Syracuse was recently honored with the Business Journal Family Business Award for Best Woman-Owned Family Busines, an inspiring achievement that reflects not only their leadership, but the strength and resilience of independent agencies across our state. A big congratulations to…

​By Julie Furst, Big I NY AVP of Marketing & CommunicationsBig I New York Chair of the Board Nick Masterpole with his family at his installation ceremony. Nick is part of a multigenerational agency and was sworn in by his father at the event.There's something special about our industry that feels pretty unique - the number of multigenerational agencies. Just this morning, I was on a call with six agencies, and 3 of them were the third generation. I often hear agents reference 'my father' or 'my grandfather' and 'our family.' The independent agency channel is full of family businesses. And, I usually hear the…

​By Sue Keegan , AIC, MBA, Learning & Development Manager​Big I NY is honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. today with music, articles, and reflection.​Start Your Monday With 10 Songs in Honor of Dr. KingUp to the MountainA Change is Gonna Come​​​​The OriginalA Cover​A Letter Started It AllThe Song That Comforted Millions There's a listen option along with the text.Mahalia Jackson's Version10 Years This Summer - The Stone of Hope​Source