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CHAMBER NEWS AND EVENTS
Thank you to Pioneer Bank for hosting our October Midday Mixer! We had a great turnout and saw a lot of new faces. Click for the Photo Gallery.
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Alaska Discovery Land & Cruise Info Night
AAA Hudson Valley
618 Delaware Avenue, Albany
Thursday, November 8
6-7:30pm
RSVP to AAA at 518.426.1000
FREE event; RSVP is required
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The Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with AAA Travel to present
our 2019 trip - Alaska! Departing May 11, 2019, the 13-day trip
features a 7-day Princess Cruise.
Join us for our second special travel presentation to learn all about this amazing trip.
The trip to this bucket list destination includes Denali National Park, a Tundra Wilderness tour, Sternwheeler Discovery (a riverboat tour), Hubbard Glacier, Seattle's Skyway Observatory, and much more. Anchorage, Juneau, and Skagway are just a
few of the
cities that will be visited along the journey.
Click
HERE
for the full brochure, which includes pricing
details and an early
booking discount offer.
**Open to all members of the community.**
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Health Insurance & Benefits Breakfast
Bethlehem Public Library
451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar
Tuesday, November 20, 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, sole proprietors and individuals in 2019 (including dental plans).
A light breakfast will be provided.
This event is FREE and open to members and non-members.
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Bethlehem Businesses:
the
Holiday Season
is right around the corner!
Don't miss out on the Holiday Shopping Card promotion!
DEADLINE is FRIDAY, 10/26
The Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce is working on our
Annual Holiday Shopping Card Promotion for November 24 (Small Business Saturday)
through December 31, 2018. The program is a continuation of our active
Buy Local Initiative and is a way to encourage the Bethlehem community
to support local businesses during the holiday shopping season before making
trips to area malls and Black Friday sales.
Participation is open to
Member and Non-Member businesses.
10,000 cards are printed in November and distributed:
* 2018 Bethlehem Turkey Trot: As a sponsor, the Chamber distributes cards to
approximately 3,000 participants during Pre-Registration
* Spotlight Newspaper: Chamber inserts Holiday Cards into 5,000+ papers
(11/21/18 edition) distributed by mail and on newsstands in town.
* Community locations: Bethlehem Town Hall, Bethlehem Public Library, local post offices, Bethlehem Chamber office, Saturday and Tuesday Farmers Markets
* Member and Participating Businesses: Cards are given to member and participating
businesses to distribute to customers
Advertising is purchased locally to make the
community
aware of the program.
Deadline to participate is Friday, October 26.
Please contact the Chamber at 518.439.0512 or by
email with any questions.
***This is a short-term discount/gift-with-purchase promotion running around the Holidays, different from the year-round Shop Bethlehem Gift Card program. Interested in participating in the Gift Card program? Contact the Chamber at above phone or email.***
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Mark your calendars for a
CANDIDATE FORUM
on Tuesday, October 30.
We invite you to submit a question
for consideration regarding the
local Business Community.
by Friday, October 26.
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SAVE THE DATE
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The Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce is a Neighborhood Champion for
the upcoming 2018
Small Business Saturday
national initiative to help small businesses with their most pressing need - getting more customers.
This year, Small Business Saturday is
NOVEMBER 24.
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As a small business owner, you are encouraged to participate in this
FREE event
to inspire your neighbors to Shop SmallĀ®.
Take advantage of the free support from American Express by visiting
free in-store signage, sample social media post, email templates.
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Planning a
Small Business Saturday
event or promotion?
Notify the Chamber and
we will promote your business
leading up to November 24
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MEMBER NEWS & EVENTS
Bethlehem Public Library is conducting a community survey seeking input about how people are using the library and what services are of most value. As the board of trustees begins a long-range planning discussion, they are looking to balance the maintenance and upkeep needs of the 45-year-old building with the kinds of community-supported enhancements that will allow it to grow with and be a reflection of the community it serves. Public input is key in helping the trustees and library staff make those decisions. The survey was mailed to homes in the Bethlehem Central School District and is also available in a larger print paper edition at the library and online. Click here to take the survey.
And don't miss their popular Costume Swap this Friday! New this year - they are accepting adult sizes. Drop off gently used costumes by Thursday, 10/18, and receive
a ticket to pick out a different one on the day of the swap (Friday, 10/19, from 5-7pm).
On
Saturday, October 27,
Callanan Industries is teaming up with Catholic Central High School to
raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society. View the
flyer for complete details!
Halloween is right around the corner, and Albany Braces is running their Annual Candy Buy Back program in their Delmar, Albany and Latham locations on November 1. They will buy back your candy at $2 per pound. Proceeds will be matched by Albany Braces and donated to a charity chosen by the office. Candy will be donated to various organizations in the Capital District.
Jai Yoga School has
something SPOOKTACULAR planned for the kiddos this month. Join
Sabrina Saturday, October 20, for a fun afternoon of Family Yoga - the Halloween edition! There will be lots of fun yoga inspired crafts, games, snacks, team-building exercises, and so much more! Costumes are welcome, Elementary grade level. Click here to sign up.
Art on the Rail Trail and O'Slattery's Irish Restaurant & Pub have partnered up for
a fundraiser event to support the next mural on the Rail Trail. Enjoy live music by
Little Jack, raffles and plenty of good times for all. Friday, October 19, at O'Slattery's.
The Delmar Community Orchestra, under the direction of Michael Blostein, will present a Fall Concert on Monday, October 22, at 7:30pm at the Delmar Reformed Church. The concert, which will include both classical selections and pops, is FREE and open to the public.
Paint Your Own Pumpkin Tuesday, October 23, from 4-6pm with the
Town of Bethlehem at the
Elm Avenue Park Warming Area. Pre-registration is required at the Park Office, $5, all ages are welcome (pumpkins and supplies are provided).
Purchase one Ultimate Lens Package with new frames, receive a second set of lenses of equal or lesser value FREE
with second frames purchase from
DiNapoli Opticians
. The Ultimate Lens Package is the optimal combination of new lens technologies from Varilux and Crizal combined with Transitions Adaptive Lenses to give you the best in vision, clarity and protection. Both complete pairs of eyewear must be purchased on the same date. Offer valid 7/16/18-12/31/18. Not valid with any other offer or discount. See store for complete details.
You are invited to join the Bethlehem Business Women for a fun evening at Indian Ladder Farm! Arrive by 5:30pm, Wednesday, October 17 - $35 includes dinner and non-alcoholic beverage, hayride, 1/2 dozen cider donuts, and a small tote of apples.
Every Tuesday in October,
Garden Bistro 24 will offer a
prix fixe menu featuring produce grown exclusively by the Bethlehem School District Garden Club. A portion of the proceeds will be donated back towards the Bethlehem Central School District. Call 518.439.3832 to make reservations!
Car code reader, Ozobots, Ukulele, American Girl dolls - what do these items have in common? They are all available at the
Bethlehem Public Library! Click
here to view their full
Library of Things list and see all of the other unique items they have for loan.
Shawna's Dogs is holding their annual
Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser to benefit ToLife!
Book your dog's grooming appointment today for anytime in October and 10% of their service will go to towards making a difference! Call 518.937.2544.
The
Bethlehem YMCA will be presenting
a variety of Lunch and Learns in the month of October. These events are FREE, open to the public,and run from 12-1pm. Thursday, 10/11:
Red Cross Emergency Preparedness (please BYO lunch);
Thursday 10/18: Breast Cancer Awareness with St. Peters Health Partners (please BYO lunch and wear pink!); Thursday 10/25:
The Eddy Emergency Alert System with St. Peters Health Partners (potluck lunch). And on Monday, October 15, join them from 6-8pm for a discussion on changes to Social Security. Presented by Conor Bryant of Bryant Asset, this event is also FREE and open to the public. Questions? Contact the Y at 518.
439.4394.
October is child safety month. Count on Budget Blinds of Delmar to provide the very best in child-safe window coverings 365 days a year. Give us a call today at 866.590.8580.
Can someone legally dig through your trash looking for credit card receipts, account numbers, or your social security number? The U.S. Supreme Court implies that the answer is yes. That means when you throw something in the trash, it is available to anyone willing to overlook the smells of your trash can! Sunmark Federal Credit Union is hosting a Shred Day on Saturday, October 20, from 11am-1pm at their Latham branch (
1187 Troy Schenectady Road). Safely destroy any personal information, such as old files and financial records, at no cost to you. Examples of items to shred include tax information & returns, bank statements and cancelled checks, ATM receipts, and paycheck stubs.
The Jonathan Carey Foundation would like to
THANK everyone who came out and supported them at their recent event! If you were not able to make it and would still like to make a donation, click
here.
Want to learn more about the
opioid epidemic? Join
the Delmar First United Methodist Church for a 6- week community program. Explore the epidemic and gain an understanding
about how it touches so many lives in our families and community. The next 90-minute program begins on October 21 at 6pm and the role of doctors in perpetuating opioid addiction and how medicine is responding to the crisis will be discussed.
View the flyer for details. Attend
any or all of the six sessions to learn about the opioid epidemic and understand how you may be able to help.
Cappadona's Pizzeria is offering
15% off an order this week! Reference the Bethlehem Chamber E-Newsletter to get the discount. Pick-up only, call 518.439.2244.
Swifty's Restaurant & Pub
has teamed up with
To Life!
to raise money for breast cancer! They are selling
Swifty's Breast Cancer Awareness t-shirts
for $12 each, and $3 for every shirt sold will be donated to To Life!. Order forms are available at the restaurant.
Patriot Flight is presenting their
3rd Annual Essay Contest. It is
open to ALL High School students, and two winners will receive a 1-day, all expense paid trip to the Memorials in Washington DC with veterans from WWII, Korean War and Vietnam War. See attached
flyer for details.
The next
Vision Workshop, presented by
LEAD Consulting & Coaching, will be held
Thursday, October 25, from 6-8pm. Looking for more balance in your life? Attend this FREE workshop - view
flyer for details and reserve your seat with Diane via
email or by calling 518.461.6550.
For a full list of the ongoing member deals & offers, visit
Member News
.
Have news you want to share
with the community?
Send an email to submit
Member News for an upcoming
weekly edition.
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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
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Delmar, NY 12054
518.439.2244
Delmar, NY 12054
518.603.4730
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Delmar, NY 12054
518.432.3333
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
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KUDOS TO
Congratulations to the Pine Hollow Arboretum
on being named one of the
Top 5 Spots for Fall Foliage in Albany!
Click here for the full
list.
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AROUND THE REGION
Join the Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region for a special evening of delightful music, delicious food and exceptional camaraderie as we celebrate 33 years of community-based economic development within the Capital Region. This year, we're bringing back the borrower fair: a great opportunity to meet the people behind the community development projects that - with your help - we are supporting & financing. This is a free event and will take place on Wednesday, October 24, from 5-7pm.
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WEBSITE of the WEEK
Roux serves up farm-to-table American cuisine Tuesdays-Sundays in Slingerlands. Weekly specials include
$10 Burger Tuesdays, $25
Prime Rib Wednesdays,
Taco Thursday & $5 Specialty Margaritas,
live music Fridays, and more.
Visit their site for details.
Don't forget - you can now join
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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS
Join The Real McCoy Beer Company for their Real Men Wear Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser.
There will be 3 food trucks, beer, a raffle and more - Saturday, October 20, from 12-6pm. Call 518.439.3652 for more info.
The Bethlehem Historical Association presents
Geology, Landscape and the Iroquois Homeland tomorrow, October 18, at 7pm.
The bedrock of New York and its erosion created the landscape where the Iroquois peoples made their home. It influenced their territorial boundaries, defenses, settlement patterns, trail systems, agriculture, and use of key resources. Dr. Chuck Ver Straeten will explore these connections in his talk Geology, Landscape and the Iroquois Homeland. The talk will be held at the Cedar Hill Schoolhouse Museum, 1003 River Road Selkirk. Doors open at 6:30pm and the FREE talk will be followed by refreshments. All are welcome!
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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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
Tracy Farrell at 518.439.4921 x25287, or via email.
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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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