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Ok... Here we go!!! Spring has arrived. Whitewater rafting has begun and lots of additional springtime activities are in full swing as well. Our phone calls and website inquiries are increasing daily and WE ARE READY, are you????
Don't miss out on Hospitality Job Fair being held at the LG Forum on May 13th. If you are still in need of workers, this is your opportunity to find them. Call our office to sign up for your table.
NOW IS YOUR CHANCE ~ Did you read the email regarding the AMAZING new monthly rates for website advertising? If you didn't get a chance to look at that email yet, here is what you need to know:
Masthead
April, May: $250/mo.
June, July, August: $350/mo.
September: $250
Leaderboard
April, May: $85/mo.
June, July, August: $150/mo.
September: $85
Box Ads
April, May: $85/mo.
June, July, August: $150/mo.
September: $85
YOU select when you would like to have your business "splashed across" our website.
Don't delay, call today (I AM a poet...)
** If you purchased website advertising for the entire year with the original advertising packet, your monthly rates are significantly lower**
As my quest for new members continues, I just wanted to take a moment to thank all of you who have sent me leads, spoken to someone and had them call me, spoke about the numerous benefits of membership with OUR chamber. I appreciate your help.. Keep em' coming!!
If there is anything I can do for you, please do not hesitate to call us. We are here for YOU because... (you guessed it) MEMBERSHIP MATTERS!
Until Next Time,
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A big thank you to
North Country ARTS
in The Shirt Factory
for hosting a wonderful mixer! Our next mixer is May 16 at
King Neptune's Pub! Rob Forcey, the new publisher of The Post-Star, won the business card drawing for the live "commercial" at the next mixer. In this video we hear from President of North Country Arts, Dr. Jacqueline Touba and Chamber Executive Director Michael Consuelo.
North Country Arts currently manages three galleries in the Lower Adirondack and Glens Falls area, providing their artist members with opportunities to show and sell work, as well as juried shows and other events. Click here and here for photos.
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Join us for our next mixer on Tuesday, May 16 at King Neptune's Pub in Lake George.
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Click the above image to RSVP for our next Lunch & Learn on May 2. If you would like to teach a Lunch & Learn or know someone who would, please call or email Marketing Director Amanda May Metzger at (518) 668-5755 or lakegeorgemarketing@gmail.com. These classes are FREE for members and $10 for not-yet members.
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Committee Meeting Schedules
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ALL COMMITTEE MEETINGS ARE HELD AT THE LGRCC OFFICE 2176 State Rt. 9
Advertising/Marketing Committee: Third Wednesday of the month at 3 p.m. **Rescheduled for Thursday, April 27.
Events/Programs Committee: Second Monday of the month at 9 a.m.
Legislative Committee: QUARTERLY at the discretion of the Committee Chair.
Call our office for additional information.
Membership Committee: Last Tuesday of the month at 9 a.m.
Women in Business Committee: First Wednesday of the month at 9 a.m.
Board of Directors Meeting:
Second Tuesday of the month at 8 a.m
This meeting is open to all members.
Please note the Board of Directors is in the process of restructuring our committees. We will make an announcement soon about the new committees and how you can get involved. In the meantime, if any of these committees interest you, please call us at 668-5755 and let us know.
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- Chippewa Stone LLC
3 Ryder Road
Whitehall, NY 12887
518-499-9090
POC: Bonnie Graves
Email: Info@chippewastone.com
- Homestead Funding Corporation
517 Broadway Suite 202
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
518-306-4511
POC: Maureen Grabowski
Email: mgrabowski@homesteadfunding.com
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Upstate Printing is offering LGRCC members a 10% discount on any FIRST TIME orders.
This offer expires on 6/1/17.
Call now and take advantage of your membership!
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LGRCC is teaming up with the Warren County Employment & Training Office to offer a hospitality job fair! The job fair will be held Saturday, May 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Lake George Forum. Booth fees are $150 for members and $200 for "not-yet members". Call the chamber office at 668-5755 for more information. The deadline to sign up was extended to Friday, April 21!
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We're selling tickets for the Saturday Night Contest and BIG SHOW open to the public during the Northeastern Barbershop Harmony Society Contest events coming to Lake George for the first time!
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- Attention lodging members! We are starting to get calls from the public looking for rooms during Americade and the Adirondack Nationals Car Show weeks. Please call the chamber office at (518) 668-5755 or email Sandy at sandy@lakegeorgechamber.com and let her know your availability. We also have a new page on our website for vacancies that is updated as soon as we have your information. The vacancy page is for the entire year and all events. So far members have only called us with Americade vacancies.
- Speaking of Americade: Volunteers needed, all types! No knowledge of motorcycles? Just a little local knowledge and a friendly smile is fine! If you have some time to give, Americade needs YOU! If you represent an organization looking to make some extra funds, helping out in the Free Motorcycle Parking or Coat & Helmet Check at Father Jogues Park may be the perfect volunteer spot for you! (Great venues for a coin drop).
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Christi Dutcher at 518-824-1148 or by email: christi@americade.com
- You may have seen in the news that the Law Enforcement Officers Weekend coming up in May formed a 501(c)3 and is collecting donations to bring the families of fallen officers to Lake George for the weekend. They are also asking businesses to donate something — could be a meal, gift card, tickets or something else — to help make their vacations special. If you would like to donate something, please call us and let us know and we'll put you in touch with the organizers.
- The Village of Lake George issued a reminder that this year a new local law passed by the Village Board of Trustees requires anyone housing foreign students in residential areas to obtain a permit. Anyone wishing to house students seasonally should call the Lake George Village Hall at 668-5771 Ext. 8 and their housing will be listed with a student recruitment agency. Students wishing to work in the Lake George region must have housing before they are assigned a Visa permit. Students that are needed by the area will be denied their Visa if they do not have housing in place before arriving, according to a notice from the village. While many of the larger businesses can provide their own housing for the foreign student workforce, smaller businesses sometimes depend on others. The village is looking to restart the Student Connection office to help foreign students, but it will not be able to assist until May 15. Please call the village for more information.
- Wiawaka House is holding a Spring Clean Up Weekend Friday, May 5th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday, May 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
All volunteers are invited to a BBQ on Saturday at 4 p.m. Volunteers will also receive a complimentary day pass to be used by them or a friend during the 2017 season. If you are interested in helping out, please call 668-9690 or email wiawakadirector@gmail.com (NO overnight accommodations are available for this weekend)
- The FOOD NETWORK is currently scouring the country looking for the best and most versatile bakers and pastry chefs for the upcoming season of Holiday Baking Championship and Halloween Baking Championship. If YOU think you have what it takes (amateurs), apply at CNICOLAS@LEG-CORP.COM
- Unfortunately we will say arrivederci to our Executive Director Michael Consuelo at the end of the fiscal year. A search is underway for his replacement. Click here to read more.
- Jimmy Fallon gave a shoutout to Lake George and The Great Escape when giving interviews about his new ride at Universal Orlando in Florida. Click here to read more.
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If you have news you'd like posted here, please email Kim Saheim at membership@lakegeorgechamber.com.
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Apr 22: Earth Day Owl Prowl in Gull Bay Preserve with the Lake George Land Conservancy. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Apr 23: Lake George Half Marathon and 5K Start at Fort William Henry Resort
Apr 25: SPAC sponsors St. Luke's Chamber Ensemble at Caffee Lena
7-9pm
Apr 29: Glens Falls Wing Fest in Downtown Glens Falls 12-3pm
May 2:
Lunch & Learn: Social Media 101 and Email subject lines. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. RSVP here.
May 5: I Love My Park Day cleanup at Million Dollar Beach and Lake George Battlefield Park.
May 5 & 6: Wiawaka Holiday House Spring Clean Up Weekend. Saturday 9-3, Sunday 9-4
May 5-7: Barbershop Quartet Festival. Lake George High School
May 5-7: Johnson's Log Home & Timber Frame Show at The Lake George Forum Friday: 1-7pm, Saturday: 10am -6pm, Sunday: 10am -4pm.
May 6&7: Lake George Town wide Garage Sale.
May 6&7: Hudson River Whitewater Derby in North Creek
May 13: Hospitality Job Fair. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Lake George Forum.
May 12-14: 7th Annual Girlfriend's Getaway at The Sagamore Resort.
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- Adirondack Sunrise Motel is looking for temporary help — starting the last week of April or first week of May — to open up their cabins for spring cleaning.
- Patty's Water Sports is looking for someone 16 years of age or older, who would love to work on the water. If you are interested, email pattyswatersports@gmail.com
- Adirondack Bar & Grill is in need of a full-time, year-round, cook. Apply in person.
- The Sagamore Resort is seeking an Assistant Spa Manager, A Seasonal Catering Manager, specializing in Weddings and Events, an Engineering Manager and numerous additional positions. Click here for more details.
- Freedom Boat Club its looking for seasonal employees (25 to 30 hours per week) to start in May. Students who are only available weekends until school is out and then weekdays during summer vacation are are also encouraged to apply. Email resumes to mohara@freedomboatclub.com.
- The Courtyard Marriott has several job openings including positions at the front desk, restaurant servers and housekeeping. Please stop by to fill out an application or send your resume to the HR manager at shannon.jones@marriott.com.
- The Fund for Lake George is hiring a Development & Communications Director. Click here for more information.
- The Queensbury Hotel is hiring Maintenance/Engineering, Banquet/Function Set-Up, Restaurant/Banquet Servers & Bartenders, Line Cooks, Front Desk and Housekeeping.
Visit www.thequeensburyhotel.com/careers/ to complete an online application or stop in.
If you have job openings you'd like listed in this newsletter, please email Kim Saheim at membership@lakegeorgechamber.com
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Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce & CVB | 2176 State Route 9, PO Box 272 Lake George, NY 12845| (518) 668-5755 | (518) 668-4286 | membership@lakegeorgechamber.com |
www.lakegeorgechamber.com
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