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CHAMBER NEWS AND EVENTS
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Health Insurance & Benefits Breakfast
Bethlehem Public Library
Thursday, November 17, 8:30am
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Join us for the Health Insurance & Benefits Breakfast.
The presentation will include an overview of the available benefits and savings programs for chamber members and prospective members, including health insurance options for businesses and their employees, sole proprietors and individuals in 2017.
Handouts will also be provided from the Law Office Of Meredith H. Savitt, P.C. regarding the Fair Labor Standards Act changes to federal regulations that will take effect on December 1, 2016 and affect most exempt employees. Learn what you need to do to become compliant.
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Ribbon Cutting & Open House
125 Adams Street, Delmar
Tuesday, December 6, 4:30pm
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M&T Helping Hands and Organize Senior Moves have a new office! Join us to cut the ribbon and see their new space at their Open House. Light refreshments will be served.
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First United Methodist Church
Ribbon Cutting
428 Kenwood Avenue, Delmar
Wednesday, December 7, 12pm
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The First United Methodist Church has completed their $700K+ renovation - join us to cut the ribbon and see the changes.
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or additional details on all of our upcoming events,
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Bethlehem is holding a First Night Celebration to ring in the New Year! A family friendly and fun event, First Night will be held on New Year's Eve, Saturday, December 31st. We will be kicking off the celebration at 6:30pm with Fireworks at the Four Corners followed by entertainment and activities from 7-10pm.
Join us for an evening of music and family fun including a live Ice Sculpture, Face Painting and Crafts for the kids. We will be hosting an epic "Battle of the Highschool Bands" at Town Hall. There will also be live music for every age including the Mendelssohn Club, Playin' with Fire, Raisinhead, Andy the Music Man, Ol'Time Dance Band and much more!
Click
HERE to buy your button.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Volunteers are needed to help hand out event maps, direct event attendees, and be at each participating venue. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Joan Gavrilik by
email or phone at 518.605.6580.
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Thank you for your continued support of our Chamber and the community!
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1st Advantage Dental
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Four Corners Frame Shop
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Allstate/Woods Insurance
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Garden Bistro 24
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Ando Salon
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Key Bank Four Corners
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Balance Massage Studio
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Lavelle & Finn, LLP
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Bethlehem Business Women's Club
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Law Office of Brian Devane, Esq.
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Bethlehem Senior Projects, Inc.
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Los Panchos Mexican Grill & Bar
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Bethlehem Soccer Club
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M & T Helping Hands, LLC
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Boathouse Grille
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MCA3 Marketing & Creative Services
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Breathe Massage Therapy
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Pregent Visual Productions
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Capital Region Special Surgery
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Price Chopper Supermarket/The Golub Corporation
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Capital Upholstery
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Radiance Hot Yoga, LLC
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Capitol Region Basketball Boot Camp
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Rocklein Physical Therapy
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CDPHP
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Sam's Italian American Restaurant Inc.
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Chontong Thai Restaurant
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SEFCU-Vista Branch
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Claremont House
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Solid Rock Church
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CrossFit Spur
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Something Olde Something New
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Delaware Plaza LLC
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The Dance Experience
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Delmar Health Hut
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Tri Village Little League, Inc
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Delmar Reformed Church
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VFW Bethlehem Memorial Post 3185
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Exquisite Fashions, Carlisle Collection
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Windsor Development Group Inc
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Farm Family Insurance Company- Burke Insurance Associates
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SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
The Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce is an official partner for the upcoming
2016 Small Business Saturday ® national initiative to help small businesses with their most pressing need - getting more customers. This year,
Small Business Saturday is
November 26.
Businesses
As a small business owner, you are encouraged to participate in this FREE event to inspire your neighbors to Shop Small®. Take advantage of the free support from American Express by visiting the Promote Your Business section of the site where you can create custom downloadable marketing materials AT NO COST in a matter of minutes. Use this material for your store and for your social media platforms.
**Businesses planning a Small Business Saturday event or promotion, please notify the Chamber and we will promote your business leading up to November 26.**
Community
Help make a lasting impact in the place you call home on Small Business Saturday®. Founded by American Express in 2010, it's a day to celebrate the local businesses that help make your neighborhood great - and anyone can join in. No matter who you are, be a part of it, visit the website.
Remember, for every $100 spent in locally-owned independent stores, $68 returns to the community through taxes, payroll and other expenditures.If you spend that in a national chain, $43 stays in the community.Spend it online and nothing comes home.
(Source: Civic Economics Report).
Support your community by picking up a FREE Holiday Shopping Card and utilizing the specials and promotions presented by local businesses. Look for the card in your 11/23/16 Spotlight edition, at participating businesses, and other key community locations. And
purchase
a
Shop Bethlehem Gift Card
online or at the Chamber office (M-F 9am-5pm), which can be used like cash at 40 participating local businesses.
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CONGRATULATIONS
to the following Bethlehem Chamber members on the
Albany Business Review
2016 Best Places to Work list
| BlueShield of Northeastern NY |
CAP COM Federal Credit Union
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CapitalCare Family Practice Slingerlands (part of CapitalCare Medical Group) |
| National Business Equipment |
Pioneer Bank |
The Rosenblum Cos. |
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MEMBER NEWS & EVENTS
Cornell's Cat Boarding is offering a Snow Bird special - $275 plus tax for a 2 month or more stay. Call for more info: 518.767.9095.
From now until the end of November, help those in need in our area by donating
a non-perishable food item at Foundry Fitness. Receive a FREE class for your donation!
Community Caregivers is offering a 1-hour Volunteer Orientation on Thursday, November 17. If you are looking for
a meaningful and flexible volunteer opportunity,register in advance at 518.456.2898 or by email.
Doing some holiday shopping on
Amazon? Log in through
Amazon Smile to support Grassroot Givers. It's the same exact Amazon that you always use, with the same prices - the only difference is Amazon will donate .5% of what you spend directly to Grassroot Givers!
Check out the new all you can eat breakfast at Delmar Bistro! In house only, 10am-2pm on Sunday's.
It's time again for the Bethlehem Central School District Holiday Caring & Sharing Drive. Click here for the full details and see how you can help
needy
families who reside in the district with food and gift cards in advance of the winter Holiday Season.
Help
Pack the Pantry with the
Gabler Real Estate Team at RealtyUSA! Now through November 21, drop off donations at the Delmar office at 231 Delaware Avenue. See
flyer for the
November 19 Donation Event details.
Open a HighFive Banking account with direct deposit at Pioneer Bank and receive a $50 gift card of your choice to one of 7 local businesses - click here for the list.
Let Chef Michael Mastrantuono and his team at Roux help you prepare your Thanksgiving dinner! Whether you are responsible for dessert or a full turkey dinner, just
complete the Thanksgiving To Go order form. Orders will be ready the day before Thanksgiving; pick up or opt for delivery (Albany and Bethlehem only).
Two great events coming up at the
American Legion Nathaniel Adams Blanchard Post 1040
: Get Up Jack is performing live on Wednesday, November 25, at 7pm (upstairs), and take a break from cooking and enjoy the All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Buffet on Sunday, November 27 from 9am-12pm. $10 All-You-Can-Eat, $5 for kids under 12. This event is open to the public and all proceeds go to veteran's service programs.
The ShopRite Slingerlands Coat Drive is underway! Drop off your
new or gently used coats, hats, scarves, gloves, and boots to give to vets in need. Make your donation in-store or at Lord & Taylor.
Planning a party with 15 or more people?
Del Lanes has some deals for you! See flyer for full details:
page 1 and
page 2.
Merrman & Pfister's Marketplace invites you to visit the shop for their current
Community Showing. Stop in and see what your creative neighbors have been up to. The Community Showing is on display
now through Thursday, November 17.
Barefoot Space, a space for massage, mobility and heeling, is scheduled to open mid-November. Take advantage of their
VIP/Wellness Plan, which
offers substantial savings to frequent massage clients. Visit the site for full details.
This
November only, the
National Bank of Coxsackie is offering a
Car Loan Sale. Any year/make/model - purchase or refinance - 2.5% APR. Don't wait, apply today!
Apply for
CAP COM Federal Credit Union's VISA Platinum Rewards Credit Card during the month of November and get entered to win a
$1,000 shopping spree at Colonie Center! Some restrictions apply, see
site for details.
Learn about downsizing your home, organizing your life, helping a loved one move, and transitioning from one home to another with
Organize Senior Moves. Join them
Thursday, November 17, for their
Luncheon at
Normanside Country Club from
11am-2pm. RSVP by 11/13 to 518.
487.4699.
Get your
Fall Clean-Up free estimate today from
Sevenzocks! Call 518.635.4111.
Make your flu shot count this year and receive your annual flu vaccine at the ShopRite Pharmacy of Slingerlands. During the month of November, for every flu shot they give, a dollar is donated to ShopRite Partners in Caring to help fight hunger in our community. Protect yourself from the flu, help those around you stay healthy, and help fight hunger in our community - three great reasons to get your flu shot today at ShopRite Pharmacy of Slingerlands. No appointment is necessary and there is no cost with most insurance plans.
CapitalCare Family MedEsthetics is offering the following
November Specials:
Oxygen RX Facial (acne, hyperpigmentation, scars) for $129;
Juvederm Dermal Filler for $499/syringe; and
FREE Nelly DeVuyst Lifting Complex Cream (1oz.) with purchase of NDV Lifting Complex Serum ($96 value).
Take advantage of the
Capital District Carpet Cleaning
End of Year special - 20% off with code CHAMBER. Offer valid now through 12/31/16 for Town of Bethlehem residents only. Services include carpet, furniture and ceramic tile cleaning, as well as area rug cleaning and/or repair (they will pick up, clean and/or repair, and deliver your area rug).
For a full list of the ongoing member deals & offers, visit
Member News
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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS
The Bethlehem Historical Association presents "Chilly Willy's Winter's Eve - How the Dutch Survived Winter" on Thursday, November 17. The talk
looks at how the early Dutch settlers of the rural Hudson Valley survived the harsh reality that is an upstate New York winter.
All are welcome for the lecture at 7pm at the Cedar Hill Schoolhouse, 1003 River Road, Selkirk. Free. Refreshments and conversation will follow the talk.
America Recycles Day Collection event will be held on Saturday, November. 19, from 10am-1pm at the Bethlehem Central Middle School. Brought to you by the Saturday Delmar Farmers Market, Middle School and Town of Bethlehem, accepted items include:
- Clothing and textile recycling
- Document shredding (limited to Town of Bethlehem residents and BCSD taxpayers with ID; max of 3 medium-sized boxes per household.)
- Book reuse and recycling
Please consider paper product or monetary donations for the Bethlehem Food Pantry. Books collected for reuse or recycling by Grassroot Givers; cash donations gratefully accepted.
Save the date for the Town of Bethlehem
10th Annual Holiday Parade on Friday, December 2 at 6pm. The parade begins at
Town Hall and proceeds down Delaware Avenue to the Four Corners where Santa will arrive and the tree will be lit. Decorated cars, snowplows from the Highway Department, and fire trucks are all part of the festivities, along with marching bands.
If your group is interested in participating, click for the application.
On
Thursdays between 10 AM and 2 PM, the
Town of Bethlehem
will be accepting donations
for Habitat ReStore in the
Capital District of slightly used furnishings, working appliances, cabinets, and other building materials at the Town of Bethlehem Transfer Station, 136 Rupert Rd, Selkirk, NY. See the
Flyer
for details.
16 Handles
Stage 16 Concert Series - Join us for live music
every Friday from 7:00-9:00 pm as we feature local talent in our Stage 16 concert series! Follow us on Instagram @16handlesglenmont for announcements and line-ups.
Add an event to our
Community Calendar here and click Submit an Event, it's free!
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NEW MEMBERS
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AROUND THE REGION...
Small Business Research with SBDC's Roger Green
For small businesses, market research is essential but not always affordable. Roger Green has been a Business Librarian for the New York State Small Business Development Center since 1992. He previously managed a small business for 8 1/2 years, has presented on a variety of business topics and was a Jeopardy winner in 1998. This presentation will provide participants with inexpensive ways to do business research.
Thursday, November 17 9:00 - 10:30 am, 255 Orange Street, Albany, 2nd Floor Conference Room. Free parking in the adjacent lot. Building and parking lot are wheelchair accessible. Please RSVP to Paul Stewart at 436-8586 x805 or via email.
For more information, click here.
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WEBSITE of the WEEK
Enjoy Happy Hour specials every night from 3-5pm, Monday Kitchen Entree + Appetizer + Soup or Salad for $13.95, Tuesday
3 for $10 regular sushi rolls all day long, and more at:
Don't FORGET you can now join or renew your dues
online.
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OFFICE SPACE
Looking for work space?
Visit our
Marketspace
page frequently to see
available office space.
HELP WANTED
Looking for work?
Visit our
Job Postings
page frequently to see current openings.
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BETHLEHEM BUSINESS MAP
View the online version of the Bethlehem Business map
here.
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Save $$
Visit our
Member to Member Deals
and
Hot Deals
to save on valuable services from local Chamber members.
Businesses interested in offering
Hot Deals to the Community,
contact us
for more information.
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