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CHAMBER NEWS AND EVENTS
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Thank you to everyone who braved the cold this past weekend to ring in the New Year at Bethlehem First Night! At left, The Ice Man and his crew assembled the ice sculpture at Four Corners. At right, the completed ice sculpture proudly stands in front of the clock tower (photo courtesy of Michael Hallisey, Spotlight News).
Visit the Bethlehem First Night
Facebook page for more event photos.
And THANK YOU to all of the individuals, organizations, and volunteers who worked hard throughout the year to make this night happen! A great time was had by all, and the event raised money
for the following organizations:
Bethlehem Community Fund, Bethlehem Opportunities Unlimited, Bethlehem Senior Projects,and Friends of Bethlehem Parks and Recreation
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Policy Research Associates 30th Anniversary Open House
345 Delaware Avenue, Delmar
Thursday, January 11, 4pm
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Join us to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Policy Research Associates! Meet the staff, tour the office, and enjoy light refreshments.
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Tri-Chamber Speed Networking
Crossgates Mall
1 Crossgates Mall Road, Albany
Tuesday, January 16
7:30am - 9:00am
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The Bethlehem Chamber has partnered with the Colonie and Guilderland Chambers of Commerce to bring you another Tri-Chamber Speed Networking Event! Start 2018 off on the right foot - connect with colleagues throughout the Capital Region and make 20 new contacts before you get into the office. Space is limited, so reserve your spot early and bring plenty of business cards.
Peter Coombs from FRONTLINE Training & Consulting will moderate. FRONTLINE Training helps salespeople in all types of organizations through workshops, keynotes, and coaching. PETER COOMBS brings over 30 years of sales, management and training experience to his role as principal of FRONTLINE Training. His experience includes national sales management positions, inside and outside sales roles, both as a direct salesperson, as well as a multi-line manufacturer's representative.
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State of the Town 2018
Bethlehem Town Hall
445 Delaware Avenue, Delmar
Monday, January 22, 8:30am
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Supervisor David
VanLuven
will deliver the State of the Town Address to the business community and public, outlining the challenges Bethlehem faces and his priorities for the coming year.
Continental breakfast will be provided.
8:15am Networking & Breakfast / 8:30am Program
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The Spinney at Van Dyke Clubhouse
Ribbon Cutting
6 Parker Mathusa Place, Delmar
Thursday, January 25, 4pm
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The Spinney at Van Dyke has completed construction on a brand new Clubhouse! Join us as we cut the ribbon and don't miss your chance to check out the new space.
The new Clubhouse includes a gas fire place in the Clubhouse's Great Room, a Media Room featuring a 70" TV, and a full kitchen with island, stove top, double ovens and dishwasher (ready to host potluck dinners, cooking classes, and more!). Tours will be available and light refreshments will be served.
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THANK YOU
to all of our Member businesses who have supported us over the years.
Over the past several months, we have been featuring Member businesses and their anniversaries with the Chamber as we celebrate our own
60th Anniversary this year.
If you missed the recent special Spotlight article
for our 60th Anniversary,
Below is a copy of our full page ad that ran in the 12/27/17 paper.
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UPDATE YOUR BUSINESS INFO
for the
2018-2019 Business & Community Directory
We are preparing for the print 2018-2019 Chamber Business
& Community Directory.
**Member businesses should login to your account to verify that
all of your information is accurate.**
Please review and update your Bethlehem Chamber Member Listing for inclusion in the 2018 printed Business & Community Directory, which will be widely distributed beginning in April 2018 and throughout the year. If we do not receive updates by 1/31/18, current information will be used. Thank you for your assistance!
If you cannot locate your login info, email the Chamber for assistance.
Forms will also be emailed to the Primary Account Representative by 1/8/18.
Chamber by fax at 518.475.0910 or by
email
.
*Please note that if nothing has changed, there is NO NEED to complete a form.*
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RESERVE
YOUR
AD
Interested in promoting your business year-round to a business and
consumer audience?
Purchase an ad in the
2018-2019 Business &
Community Directory.
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* Glossy, full-color ads
* 8,000 copies printed and distributed
* Convenient size for use year-round by businesses & residents
* Directories included in Chamber Welcome Packets year-round to new residents & new businesses
The most affordable annual avenue to target Bethlehem's
highly desirable demographic!
Paula Segal: 518.482.9044
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MEMBER NEWS & EVENTS
Community Care Physicians, P.C. (CCP) and CapitalCare Medical Group, LLC announced they have consolidated to form one integrated, multispecialty medical group. The consolidated group improves access and enhances the patient experience for the greater Capital Region. CapitalCare practices will function as divisions of Community Care Physicians. Care for patients will be uninterrupted, as the practitioners and locations will not change. Click HERE for the full press release.
Need a break?
This Saturday, enjoy
Parent's Night Out at the
Bethlehem Area YMCA from
5-9pm! Registration available at Membership Desk only, see
flyer for complete details.
Test your knowledge at
Trivia TONIGHT at
Glenmont Abbey Village! Free appetizers and drinks, see
flyer for details, and call 518.599.7644 to RSVP.
The
skating rink at the
Town of Bethlehem
Elm Avenue Park is OPEN! It will remain open as long as the ice is at least 4" thick with a good surface.
The rink is open daily (weather permitting) until 10pm when the GREEN flag is flying. If the RED flag is flying the rink is CLOSED for your safety. You may also call 518-439-4955 option 3, then option 2 for current conditions. The lights are on timers.
Please remember:
1) All skaters participate at their own risk. It is advised to have a cell phone with you in case of emergency and an Ice Guard is not on duty; 2)
Hockey is permitted on the WEST end of the cove ONLY; and 3)
Maps and skating rink rules are posted around the Warming Area.
O'Slattery's Irish Restaurant & Pub has
lots of fun things in store for 2018!
Starting in February we will host Paint and Sip every second Monday of the month.
Every Tuesday we have DJ Trivia from 7-9. A new 20 week league is starting, so grab those friends you promised you'd start hanging out with in the New Year and start earning points towards weekly and final prizes!
Every Wednesday we have a Dart League. Open to all, starts at 8pm, with live music and prizes!
Wednesday-Saturday, every week, we have live music. Come out and show our local musicians some love!
And Sundays we Brunch, from 10am-1pm.
We look forward to another year with you all!
With freezing temps outside, give yourself something to look forward to this
March with the
Friends of Bethlehem Parks and Recreation
Boston Bus Trip.
Spend St. Paddy's Day Saturday, March 17, with friends in Boston! Attend the Boston Flower & Garden Show ($65) or spend the day your way ($49). Questions? Send an email, or call 518.605.6580. The reservation deadline is February 16 - so don't delay - whatever your choice, it's sure to be a fun day! Click HERE for the flyer.
Be the star of your own library card! The
Bethlehem Public Library will
create READ images with you and Bad Kitty, and print your new card on the spot next Tuesday (January 9) from 2-3:30pm or 3:30-4:30pm. To sign up or learn more, click HERE.
Tuesdays 4:15pm (begins 1/9).
Dates are coming soon for w
eekend Yoga Workshops: Yin and Restorative. Keep you eyes out for a new and improved website, and credit card processing will be available March 2018!
Taj Fine Indian Cuisine offers a
Lunch Buffet from
11:30am to 2:30pm daily in Glenmont (closed Tuesdays). Click HERE to check out their menu.
On
Thursday, January 4,
Bethlehem Opportunities Unlimited (BOU) will host
"Life After BC." Current s
tudents and their parents can come listen to recent BC Grads talk about academic, social and residential life at college and after-college options. 7pm, visit their Facebook page for details.
Right at Four Corners,
First Care Primary & Urgent Care offers
flu shots, workers comp, physicals, allergy testing & treating, and more - no appointment necessary. See flyer for details.
Hidden Cafe has several ongoing special promotions:
TUES/THURS - dine in on Tuesday or Thursday and receive a free order of hummus or taziki when you purchase two dinner entrées; WED - dine in on Wednesday and receive a free glass of wine or beer with the purchase of a dinner entrée. And if you order takeout Tues, Wed, or Thurs, receive 20% off your total if you order between 4:30-6pm!
Cornea Consultants of Albany now happily
accepts patients on Saturdays. Please call 518.475.1515 to schedule an appointment with our new optometrist Dr. Casale.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from
Bethlehem Town Family Dental! They recently announced they will be
installing the last 2 rooms out of 7 total rooms next week, and in
2018 Dr. Fei (Dr. Henry's wife) will join the practice!
She will start part-time and transition into full-time soon, and they will
also add 2 more staff members to support the expansion. All these efforts are made to accommodate more patients joining their dental family and cut down on appointment wait time.
Give the
gift of a vacation to your family in 2018! Contact
Fairytale Journeys by Tim Brooks to learn more about these (and other special promotions):
Walt Disney World - save up to 25% on rooms at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels for stays most nights January 1 through April 14, 2018 when you book by February 3, 2018;
Disneyland - save up to 25% on select rooms at Disneyland resorts with this magical offer. Travel must take place between January 7 and April 12, 2018 and must be booked by March 17, 2018;
Aulani - extend Summer into Fall-Save up to 30% on 5-night or longer stays with ocean views at Disney's Aulani. Travel between January 7 and March 22, 2018 and must be booked by February 12, 2018. Email Tim.
Johnny B's Glenmont Diner will be CLOSED
for Winter Vacation beginning Mon 1/1/18 - Mon 1/15/18. They will reopen
Tuesday, January 16, at 7am.
Did you know that Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy's 18 preserves are open to the public from dawn to dusk for the ENTIRE YEAR? So bundle up and enjoy the changes in scenery during the winter months, which can often lead to some of the most exciting wildlife observations. Skiing and
snowshoeing are great reasons to keep visiting the preserves and to keep experiencing them in the winter months.
For more information on the recommended activities for each preserve, stop by the MHLC office in Delmar or a preserve kiosk to pick up your
free copy of the Preserves & Map Brochure
, which includes an icon key to help you find which preserves are best for winter recreation, scenic views, wildlife viewing, family-friendly trails, and more.
Robert Wright Disposal now offers an
online payment portal for customers. Visit their
site and click on "Pay My Bill," or call 518.439.3376 for more information.
Save for Christmas 2018 with the National Bank of Coxsackie Christmas Club! The program is designed to help you save for holiday shopping throughout the year. View the postcard for details.
Mice are looking for warmth, comfort, and food this time of year. You don't want those TICK covered pests around your house! Call
518 Pest and Fert for help!
Pest control and lawn fertilization, 518.935.7162.
For a full list of the ongoing member deals & offers, visit
Member News
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MICROENTERPRISE GRANT
Applications Now Available Online
If you missed the information session, start-up or existing businesses interested in learning more about the Microenterprise Grant Program and the application process may view the Microenterprise Grant Presentation.
As of September 2017, funds remain for new and emerging enterprises. Funds for existing businesses have been distributed.
For additional information, contact
Elizabeth Staubach
, Town of Bethlehem Department of Economic Development and Planning, 518.439.4955 ext. 1189.
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NEW MEMBERS
316 Delaware Avenue
Delmar, NY 12054
845.532.4687
363 Delaware Ave
518.439.9911
Delmar, NY 12054
518.424.9349
50 Beaver Street, 1st Floor
Albany, NY 12207
518.641.0618
Dhaval Patel
365 Feura Bush Road
Glenmont, NY 12077
518.977.3050
125 Wolf Road, Suite 501
Albany, NY 12205
518.506.0193
321 Delaware Avenue
Delmar, NY 12054
518.935.4800
329 Glenmont Road
Glenmont, NY 12077
518.264.9000
1345 New Scotland Road
Slingerlands, NY 12159
518.701.9836
20 Hallwood Road, Suite 2
Delmar, NY 12054
855.697.6323
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KUDOS TO
Holiday Match has come to an end and they set a record! 100% of the funds benefit local,
non-profit children's organizations.
Thank you to all who donated to Stewart's HolidayMatch! Stewart's customers donated $945,000, that's $1.89 Million
with Stewart's match.
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AROUND THE REGION
Monday, January 15, 2018
10-4pm * Albany Marriott, Wolf Road
The largest and longest running Job Fair in the Capital Region will be back on January 15.
This event connects you with local companies interested in hiring qualified
skilled workers in different and diverse available job positions. Click HERE to attend, or click HERE to become an Exhibitor.
Continuous Improvement in
Your Manufacturing Business (WEBINAR)
Tuesday, January 23, 2018 * 1PM-2PM
In this webinar, Beau Keyte and Brent Wahba, internationally recognized experts in organizational change, will introduce you to the "Leverage Points" transformation methodology. Developed and tested over the past 10 years, this process emerged from studying how successful organizations really evolve by implementing small, situation-specific changes to create focus, alignment, and an achievable plan for driving results. Register now and jump-start a strategy to achieve your business transformation goals.
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WEBSITE of the WEEK
Specializing in commercial and industrial real estate appraisals, Conti Appraisal & Consulting offers a quality product with competitive turnaround times and pricing.
Don't FORGET you can now join or renew your dues
online.
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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS
View the current
menus
for
Extra Napkin
and
Mercato's Pizzeria & Restaurant
! Both restaurant are located across the street from Delaware Plaza - Extra Napkin serves up burgers, salads, wraps, juice and more, and Mercato's has been providing Delmar with pizza and Italian favorites since 1997.
On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays between 10 AM and 2 PM, the Town of Bethlehem accepts donations for Habitat ReStore of the Capital District of slightly used furnishings, cabinets, and other building materials at the Town of Bethlehem Transfer Station, 136 Rupert Rd, Selkirk, NY. See the Flyer for details.
Add an event to our
Community Calendar here and click Submit an Event, it's free!
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BETHLEHEM BUSINESS MAP
View the online version of the Bethlehem Business map
here.
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Internships & Part-Time Positions
Interested in hosting a High School student for an Internship or paid part-time work shifts? Register your business by completing the form. Click
here
, or use the below link.
For additional details, contact Jeff Bregenzer via
email or at
518.439.4921.
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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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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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