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CHAMBER NEWS AND EVENTS



September Midday Networking Mixer
W ednesday, September 12, 2018, 12 Noon
Pioneer Bank
329 Glenmont Rd, Town Squire Plaza, Glenmont

We are mixing things up with a Midday Mixer! We realize that it's challenging for some of our Members to attend evening events, and we want to make sure we provide a variety of ways our Members can connect and network.

Hosted by Pioneer Bank, lunch will be provided and there will be a fun giveaway - make sure to bring business cards to enter to win!




33rd Annual Golf Outing 

Normanside Country Club 
150 Salisbury Road, Delmar 

Monday, September 17 


12pm Lunch    1pm Shotgun Start   5:30 pm Dinner & Awards

Join us for our 33rd Annual Golf Outing - an afternoon of golf and an evening of networking. The day includes lunch in the banquet room, 18 holes of golf, cart, use
of practice facilities and locker rooms, on-course refreshments, bag drop service
and dinner. There will be fun contests and a raffle to benefit two local
non-profit organizations.



  


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Sunmark Federal Credit Union

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Vanguard Fine LLC



CONGRATULATIONS
to our Member businesses who were honored as a
Times Union Top Workplace for 2018!

Click here to see the complete list.

Category
Chamber Member
LARGE CAP COM Federal Credit Union
MIDSIZE Keller Williams Capital District

Callanan Industries
SMALL Policy Research Associates, Inc.

Berkshire Hathaway

GTM Payroll Services

MEMBER NEWS & EVENTS


The Wizard of Oz starts Friday, Aug 3 at The Cue Theatre. Performances Aug 3rd & 4th at 7pm and Aug 5th at 3pm. Buy tickets at the website.  And don't forget The Out of Oz brooch collection from Spellbound Whimsy is available for purchase! Every brooch you buy supports The Cue Theatre. Use the code "ozgifts" for the purchase of three or more and save $6 - click here.

Visit Nicole's Restaurant and enjoy some of our new menu items, including  Duck Confit Salad,  Braised Rosemary Chicken and  Grilled Salmon.  Open Tuesday through Sunday for dinner. 

Barefoot Space needs YOU this Saturday!  Interested in experiencing Ashiatsu barefoot massage?  Three slots available during a teaching session on August 4 - 1pm, 3:30pm or 5pm. The massage will be from an experienced barefoot massage therapist, not a beginner!  Cost is $50!
Call 518-512-5010.

University at Albany Weekend MBA Program will host an Information Session on Tuesday, August 7, 6 pm at the Executive Education Center in Albany.  The Weekend MBA information session provides an in-depth look at the value of completing an executive MBA program to your career.  Speak firsthand with the program director, students and alumni, tour the Executive Education Center, and discuss any specific questions or concerns you may have about the program.  For information, visit the event link.

Evolve Handcrafted Soap Company offers handcrafted soaps from a unique blend of all-natural, all-organic vegetable oils and butters. Catch them at the Delmar Farmers market this August on Saturday, 8/5 and 8/19. 

S.F. Tollgate Apartments in Slingerlands is hiring a Maintenance Technician - We are looking for a great maintenance person to join our team. See job requirements at this link. Contact Elsa at 518-462-4606.

Light and fresh summer salads just added to the menu at Normanside in Delmar! Available for lunch and dinner Tuesday- Sunday. Great to-go too! 

Jai Yoga School in Slingerlands will host a BREATHWORK CIRCLE, August 4, 2:30-5pm.  Activated breathing is a journey of self exploration, self discovery, and personal healing. This breathwork circle is appropriate for beginners and experienced breathers. Register on the website. Gaurapriya will be offering a FREE meditation after this event open to all!

Stop into Tomo Asian Bistro in Slingerlands midweek to enjoy music with your dinner, each Wednesday night

Monolith Solar Associates invites you to join them for a complimentary dinner event at Moscatiello's Italian Family Restaurant on Tuesday, August 14, 6:30 pm  or Treviso on Thursday, August 16, 6:30 pm, where you will be able to discover Your Place In The Sun . Learn everything you need to know about residential solar energy systems, community solar, financing options and more. Seats are limited and reservations are required. RSVP by clicking on the link

Come join us every second Monday of the month , for Paint and Sip Night at O'Slattery's ! Each month is a new image - no experience required. To register, contact Jill by email or visit the website .  All materials included; a 15 dollar deposit is required to hold your seat. The 20 dollar balance can be paid on arrival by either cash or check.

Support the work of Patriot Flight, Inc., honoring veterans, at their upcoming fundraising event - Concert, Cookout & Patriot Flight, Inc. on Saturday, August 4, 4-8pm at Goold Orchard.  See flyer for details.

Join To Life! on Wednesday, August 8, for their 20th Annual Beat the Odds Education Forum on Breast Cancer . Held at the Saratoga Springs City Center from 9am-12pm, a light breakfast will be served. The program is FREE but pre-registration is required, call 518.439.5975 or click here .

Rain Hair Studio is now retailing LipSense by SeneGence. A beautiful long lasting lip color system, there are  a variety of colors from pinks to reds to browns and more.... if you are interested in learning more about this product and how you can also enjoy other perks don't hesitate to call for more info. 518.915.1619

Did you know that  C & M Mechanical  installs ductless air conditioning systems? Call today to get yours: 518.768.8800.

If you struggle with paper organization, Sunday Basket Workshops by Pretty Neat Home Organizing can help you get things under control once and for all! The w orkshops are all virtual and are at 8pm - no leaving the house, no childcare concerns, no feeling embarrassed about your mess - and you still get the support of others and guidance from a professional organizer. Start with the Sunday Basket 1.0 Workshop, expand with the Sunday Basket 2.0 Workshop, and then maintain with the Sunday Basket Club. Click here to learn more.

Southern Fried Chicken is back on the menu at Roux! Enjoy 3 pieces of Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Honey Drizzle, Mashed Potatoes, Chicken Gravy and Grilled Asparagus. Call 518.487.4358 for reservations.

Manage your budget, cash flow, and expense tracking from a single app - BizNOW.  In today's competitive environment, you are on-the-go and your employees are moving just as fast. You need ways to simplify your world while still managing cash flow and protecting your business from fraud.  BizNOW is n expense management solution that moves as fast as you do.  BizNOW is a mobile-based, real-time solution. You can e asily view and search for detailed transactions for all employees; approve  or reject requests for funds or send additional money to your employees in real-time; i nstantly view uploaded transaction receipts and employee categorizations and memos; and more!  Stop by any Pioneer Bank branch to learn more about BizNOW, or click here  to see a demo and sign up.

Planning a move for yourself or your senior parent Organize Senior Moves , a member of NASMM will help you during this  stressful emotional  time. Call 518.621.6568 for a  free consultation.

Having a problem with one of your Stihl products? Stop by any of the A. Phillips Hardware locations to get your Stihl products serviced - we have one in town right on Delaware Avenue. They also refill propane tanks at their  Albany, Delmar, and Waterford locations and do exchanges at their Voorheesville and Schenectady locations.

Don't miss these Summer Specials from CapitalCare Family MedEsthetics - available 7/15-8/14/18. $650 Lip Augmentation , Microdermabrasion $99ea or $360 for 4; Sheerwave Skin Tightening buy face + neck and get eye area free; and 20% off ALL sunscreen brands.

BMW of South Albany needs your help! They are changing up their inventory - sell or trade in your vehicle, the make/model/miles do not matter. Call 888.542.9066 to schedule your personal appraisal.

Did you know that Brittany's Doggie Style Mobile Grooming has a  special add on package that includes nail grinding and teeth cleaning for only 15$ extra?  Make their teeth pearly white and there nails nice and smooth with no sharp edges! Call 518.858.5878.

In the market for crushed stone, asphalt, or concrete for a project, large or small?  Callanan Industries, with a location in South Bethlehem, offers a variety of products and services.  See flyer for details.

For a full list of the ongoing member deals & offers, visit  Member News .

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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.

 

    NEW MEMBERS   

2 Howard Place, Suite 1
Delmar, NY 12054
518.439.2770

5 Vista Boulevard
Slingerlands, NY 12159
518.379.9108

26 Century Hill Drive
Latham, NY 12110
518.229.3968

16 Corporate Woods Blvd.
Albany, NY 12211
518.444.2044

241 Route 9W, Suite 300
Glenmont, NY 12207
518.449.0738

Slingerlands, NY 12159
518.489.4499

Labbie Electrical Contractors
180 Kenwood Avenue
Delmar, NY 12054
518.475.1491


WEBSITE of the WEEK






Don't forget - you can now join
or  renew your dues online .

 
AROUND THE REGION


Managing the Four  Generations in the Workplace

Tuesday, August 7, 2018, at 12:00 p.m.
The Better Business Bureau will be hosting this webinar with Greg Lindberg of the U.S. Small Business Administration in Western New York.  Register on the website.


The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations that Aug. 13 is the filing deadline for Federal Economic Injury Disaster loans in New York as a result of excessive rain that began on April 1, 2017.
This disaster declaration includes the following counties: Albany, Cayuga, Chenango, Clinton, Delaware, Erie, Essex, Franklin, Genesee, Greene, Hamilton, Herkimer, Livingston, Madison, Monroe, Montgomery, Niagara, Oneida, Ontario, Orleans, Otsego, Saint Lawrence, Schenectady, Schoharie, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Tompkins, Wayne and Yates in New York.  Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA's secure website. Completed loan applications must be returned to SBA no later than Aug. 13, 2018.


Live along a stream? Wish you could get some free trees to plant along the streamside? The Hudson Estuary "Trees for Tribs" program offers free native trees and shrubs for planting along the tributary streams in the Hudson River Estuary watershed . NYS Department of Environmental Conservation staff can help you with a planting plan and work with you and your neighbors. They are now accepting applications for spring and fall planting projects - click here Contact Beth Roessler at 845.256.2253, or send an email.

 COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS

Mark your calendars for National Night Out - one of the largest Crime Prevention gatherings in the United States. Information about crime prevention and personal safety will be provided by many different organizations. There will be a bounce house, free admission to the town park pool after 6pm, and much more. Click here for details.  Presented by Bethlehem Police Department - Family Services Unit, the event will take place  Tuesday, August 7, 6-8pm at the  Elm Avenue Park.

The Tuesday Delmar Farmers Market is open for the season on Tuesdays, 2:30-6pm, at  Delmar First United Methodist Church , 428 Kenwood Avenue, Delmar. Stop by for the first of the season produce and farm fresh items. 

The Saturday Delmar Farmers Market  is open for the season on Saturdays, 9am-1pm at the Bethlehem Middle School on Kenwood Avenue.  Visit the website for details. 

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! 
 

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 the District Program Liaison  Nick Petraccione at 518.439.4921 x22053, or contact the Chamber at 518.439.0512.

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