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CHAMBER NEWS AND EVENTS
Last Week Steven G. Thomas, partner at
Lavelle & Finn, LLP,
presented "The Top 5 Business and Estate Planning Mistakes (and OPPORTUNITIES!)" at the Bethlehem Public Library. Above, Steven (right) answers a question from Eric Woods from Allstate/Woods Insurance.
Solutions by Design has a lot to celebrate! They overhauled a new office space in Main Square in the Fall of 2016, and this year they are celebrating 20 successful years in business. Last week w
e commemorated their 20th Anniversary with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
Owners Gary Robbins (holding scissors, left) and Don Robbins, Jr. (holding scissors, right) were joined by family, friends, staff and clients to celebrate their 20-year anniversary. Click for the full Photo Gallery.
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June Networking Mixer
Glenmont Abbey Village
7 Thomas Cole Drive, Glenmont
Tuesday, June 13, 5-7pm
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Network with us on the patio! Join us for our June Mixer at the Glenmont Abbey Village clubhouse. Cash bar, food will be provided and tours will be available.
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Economic Development
Marketing & Networking Event
126 South Port Road, Glenmont
Thursday, June 15, 8am
to Elizabeth Staubach by May 31
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Mark your calendar for the Fourth Annual Bethlehem Economic Development Marketing & Networking event, aimed at highlighting key commercial and industrial development areas throughout the town including buildings available for purchase and lease, vacant land suitable for development
as well as providing information on the Delaware Avenue Streetscape Project, the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, and other successful economic developments within the Town.
sponsored by
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Wildbird Junction Ribbon Cutting and
Grand Opening
308 Delaware Avenue, Delmar
Friday, June 16, 5pm
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Celebrate the Grand Opening of Wildbird Junction at their Ribbon Cutting Ceremony! The Backyard Nature Shoppe offers products for the wild bird lover and backyard naturalist. The 5pm public Ribbon Cutting will be followed by a private, invitation-only Grand Opening Reception (invitations were distributed by Wildbird Junction directly).
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Rain Hair Studio Ribbon Cutting
266 Delaware Avenue, Delmar
Monday, June 19, 12pm-1pm
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Join us in welcoming Rain Hair Studio to town. Tour the space, meet the owner and the team of stylists.
Rain will offer Grand Opening specials for the entire week:
20% off all products from June 19th to June 24th.
40% off all services from June 19th to June 24th.
Every $20 spent on gift cards during that week get an extra $5 in "RAIN" dollars to use
during or future services.
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Tri-Chamber Speed Networking
Atria Guilderland
300 Mill Rose Court, Slingerlands
Wednesday, June 28
7:45am Registration
8am Speed Networking
$20 Members / $40 Non-Members
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The Bethlehem Chamber has partnered with the Colonie and Guilderland Chambers of Commerce to bring you this Tri-Chamber Speed Networking Event. Connect with colleagues from 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.
Space is limited and this event will sell out.
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or additional details on all of our upcoming events,
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TRAFFIC DETOURS
Delaware Avenue
June-October 2017
The Delaware Avenue Hamlet Streetscape Enhancement construction project will begin the week of June 5.
The $3.1 million project makes enhancements to Delaware Avenue from Adams
Street to Elsmere Avenue, and portions of Kenwood Avenue and Adams Street. These enhancements consist
of new sidewalks, crosswalks, curbing, on-street parking, new road pavement, street trees and decorative
lighting fixtures. Infrastructure improvements under the roadway will include new storm drains and a water
line replacement.
Construction is projected to extend to the end of 2017; minor restoration work and landscaping may be
necessary in the spring of 2018. T
raffic and travel will be impacted - see below for important information.
Beginning in June construction will occur
M-F generally from 7:30am to 5:00pm and this portion of Delaware Avenue will only be
open to one lane of traffic in one direction. All other times of the day, the road is expected to be open to
two-way traffic. When Delaware Avenue is down to one lane, travel will be one way - either eastbound
towards Albany or westbound towards Town Hall. At these times, detours will be provided for travel in the
opposite direction, using either Hudson Avenue, or Kenwood Avenue
(during non-school hours).
DETOUR ROUTE MAPS
Click
HERE for the full letter from the Supervisor's Office. Keep
completely up to date on the project by signing up to receive email and/or text notifications via
the "Notify Me" portal by subscribing to the "News Flash - Main (Home Page) News", by liking the Town Facebook
page, by following them on Twitter, or by visiting the project website; all found on the Town website.
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The Chamber is excited to be a part of a brand new initiative in town!
Art on the Rail Trail (ART)
is a new initiative designed to bring public art installations to the
Albany County Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail.
ART was conceived of as a means to enrich the lives of visitors to the Rail Trail and to encourage usage of the trail by local residents as well as regional visitors.
This new committee of the
Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy is a collaboration between town residents, local non-profits, with town, county and Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce representation. While the ultimate goal is to see various mediums of art up and down the trail, the pilot project consists of one mural to be painted this year. The mural will be painted on the side wall of the town-owned building located at the intersection of the rail trail and Adams St.
Help them reach their fundraising goal of $10,000 -
for more information on the
project and ways you can help donate,
visit their
website
or connect on social media.
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Entrepreneurial Assistance Training Program
Bethlehem is accepting applications for grants from eligible Microenterprises - emerging and existing businesses that want to locate in or expand in town. Grant awards will range from $5,000 to $35,000 and can be used to purchase inventory, machinery, equipment, furniture, fixtures and to meet working capital needs. See below block for more details.
As part of the Microenterprise Grant Program, the Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region will be offering its
Entrepreneurial Assistance Training Program at
Town Hall.
Any business might be able to enroll, depending upon space availability - priority given to grant recipients. C
lasses begin on Thursday, June 29 from 6pm - 9pm and will run for 8 consecutive weeks. Tuition is $160. Click
for a tentative schedule of the topics to be covered.
Please contact
Elizabeth Staubach
, Town of Bethlehem Department of Economic Development and Planning, 439.4955 ext. 1189,
for more information and to reserve a seat.
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MICROENTERPRISE GRANT
Applications Now Available Online
The Town of Bethlehem was successful in its application to the New York State Office of Homes and Community Renewal for the renewal of the Microenterprise Grant Program. The Town will receive $200,000 to provide grants to eligible Microenterprises, emerging, and existing businesses that want to locate in or expand within the Town of Bethlehem. It is anticipated that a minimum of ten (10) businesses will be assisted with the awarded grant funds. Grant awards will range from $5,000 to $35,000 and can be used to purchase inventory, machinery, equipment, furniture, fixtures and to meet working capital needs.
Start-up or existing businesses interested in learning more about the Microenterprise Grant Program and the application process and missed the information session, may view the Microenterprise Grant Presentation.
For additional information:
contact Robin Nagengast or Elizabeth Staubach, Town of Bethlehem Department of Economic Development and Planning, 439-4955 ext. 1189 or visit the website.
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MEMBER NEWS & EVENTS
Rain Hair Studio will be hosting a Cut-A-Thon to benefit Matt Hamilton, who was involved in a horrific accident. On Sunday, June 11 Rain
will offer free haircuts with a minimum $10.00 donation from 11am-4pm. 100% of the proceeds will go to the family.
Primomo and Herzog DDS are pleased to announce they are
now participating with Ameritas Dental Insurance Company. Ameritas Insurance Company is the dental insurance provider for the Town of Bethlehem. Call 518.427.2447
to schedule your appointment.
For the past few years, many town residents have been
volunteering at Colonial Acres Golf Course
to create a nature-based education and recreation program, which is now called
Colonial Acres Golf & Nature Park.
The property is owned by the Town of Bethlehem as part of the Parks and Recreation Department.
The goals include managing the golf course as an environmental demonstration course, but also as the premier Golf Learning facility in the Capital Region.
ISC-Audubon has "adopted" the property as a primary project in the Capital Region. Last year the Nature Trail was completed, and enough money was raised to build and install 2 bridges that cross the main stream that runs through the woodlands around the course. Funds are needed to buy more materials, and you can help! Click here to purchase the official
Colonial Acres Golf & Nature Park t-shirt. Various colors are available with sizing for
men, women and youth.
Radiance Hot Yoga
presents a
Chakra Balancing workshop and class this Sunday, June 11. For details visit their Facebook.
Don't miss
The Revive Difference's
June Special - Buy One Area of SculpSure Body Contouring and get a Second Area for Half Off! Call 518.486.8580 today to set up your Free Consultation.
Shogun Sushi & Sake Bar has so many June specials! Check out the Lobster Meat Summer Roll and more on their Facebook page to see the complete list. Their June patio music schedule features: 6/1 Andy Baker 7-9pm, 6/8 Dan Sedia and Joel Villa 7-8pm and Bill Alston
8:15-9:15pm, 6/15 Andy Morse 7-9pm, 6/22 Bill Alston 7-9pm, and 6/29 Acoustic Fire 7-9pm.
Check out Trustco Bank's current Mortgage and Construction Loan specials: 30-Year Fixed Rate for 3.990% / 4.031% APR, and Constructions Loan specials including low closing costs, financing up to 89.5% of loan value, and more! Click
for details.
This Saturday, June 10, join Erika Beaton at Free Movement Pilates from 10-11:30pm for a deeply relaxing Restorative Workshop! $30 per person, see flyer for details. And Lauren Strait's 6 week Summer Yoga Session will begin on Thursday, June 15. $72 for 6 weeks, click for flyer.
Join the STRIVE Wellness Program staff at the Stram Center for Integrative Wellness on Wednesday, June 14 for a sneak peek into what the Stram Center's new wellness program will include! From workshop sessions to live demos, Q&A and more - registration is recommended, but not required. Click for more info.
Learn more about the launch of ShopRite's new wellness initiative, Well Everyday, by clicking here!
It includes things like an in-store dietitian, and an in-store messaging program that is aimed at highlighting better food choices and designed to help customers take small steps towards better nutrition.
To Life! has received their brand new Spring inventory, so stop by and get ready for Spring and Summer! L
ightweight cotton sun hats, colorful beanies and more - they fit any woman dealing with hair loss for a medical reason. Call 518.439.5975 to make an appointment today.
Check out
Bethlehem Town Family Dental's
unique raffle - you get a chance to win
a new Sonicare toothbrush, and the staff has an opportunity to win some extra spending money for their vacation! Visit their Facebook page for details.
The
Bethlehem Garden Club
Annual Garden Tour and Plant Sale will be held on
June 14 from 4-8pm. G
ardens of varying sizes have been selected to showcase the beautiful flora and landscape in the town of Bethlehem. Tickets are $15; no ticket needed for the Plant Sale.
Plant Sale proceeds fund education grants awarded to local schools. Click for details.
Price Greenleaf is open for the season! Get plants, mulch, garden supplies, and much more.....right off Delaware Avenue on Booth Road!
Support
Capital District Patriot Flight - play and/or sponsor their 1st Annual Golf Tournament at Normanside! Funds raised provide trips to Washington DC Memorials for Veterans at no cost to them. Click here for registration and sponsorship forms.
Check out 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.
Shalimar Delmar
is giving away $25 gift certificate every week in celebration of "spice up your life, Naturally" for twenty five years. Just like us and share on
Facebook
. Your name will be entered for a chance to win $25 gift certificate every week for 2017.
For a full list of the ongoing member deals & offers, visit
Member News
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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS
The
Bethlehem Historical Association celebrates the opening of their summer exhibit,
Bethlehem 100 Years Ago, with an
Ice Cream Social on Sunday, June 11, from
1-4pm.
The exhibit takes a particular look at what our town was like during World War I. Highlights include the Woman's Land Army farm in Selkirk and the WWI veterans that honored their fallen comrades annually as part of the Last Man's Club. Enjo
y a free sundae made from ice cream courtesy of Stewart's Shops!
The Cedar Hill Schoolhouse Museum is located at 1003 River Road in Selkirk and will be open Sunday afternoons from 2 to 4 PM June 11 through the end of October. Admission is free. Visit the
website
for more info.
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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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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NEW MEMBERS
Edward Jones
316 Delaware Avenue, Suite 13
Delmar, NY 12054
518.573,2365
Terry Buel
10697 State Route 32
Greenville, NY 12083
518.966.5522
266 Delaware Avenue,
Unit 3
Delmar, NY 12054
518.915.1619
Brittany's Doggie Style Mobile
Pet Grooming
Delmar, NY 12054
518.858.5878
393 Delaware Avenue
Delmar, NY 12054
518.439.3310
Delmar, NY 12054
1969 New Scotland Road
Slingerlands, NY 12159
22 Kairnes Street
Albany, NY 12205
518.779.4842
132
1 Central Avenue
Albany, NY 12205
518-487-4745
Peter Blackman
186 Main Street
Altamont, NY 12009
518.595.5095
Delmar, NY 12054
518.462.1703
648 Feura Bush Road
Delmar, NY 12054
518.636.6912
Glenmont, NY 12077
518.281.3002
1613 New Scotland Road
Slingerlands, NY 12159
518.328.4786
PO Box 3878
Albany, NY 12203
518.852.4851
23 Wishing Well Lane
Rexford, NY 12148
518.221.3564
200 Delaware Avenue
Delmar, NY 12054
518.496-3903
25 Chamberlain Street
Glenmont, NY 12077
518.434.3111
935 New Loudon Road
Latham, NY 12110
518.724.5970
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AROUND THE REGION.....
Solutions Forum for NYS Manufacturers
July 11, 2017 ● 8:30AM-12:30PM
Register now to assure your place at this limited-seating event. Solutions Forums are FuzeHub's signature matchmaking events, where manufacturers and product developers meet hand-picked FuzeHub Resources to discuss specific business and technical challenges. Consult with statewide resources from universities and nonprofits who will help you identify potential solutions to your company's needs and goals. This event is free to New York manufacturing companies and product developers.
Holiday Inn,
232 Broadway,
Saratoga Springs - r
efreshments available at 8:00AM.
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WEBSITE of the WEEK
Improve your quality of life with Stephanie Hutchins! With 29 years of experience in health care, as well her Personal Trainers Certificate, she works with you in your home to
motivate you to keep active.
Don't FORGET you can now join or renew your dues
online.
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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 the District Program Liaison
Nick Petraccione at 518.439.4921 x22053, or contact the Chamber at 518.439.0512.
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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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