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CHAMBER NEWS AND EVENTS




Last week the 5th Annual Bethlehem Economic Development Marketing and Networking
event was held at The Hamlet at Slingerlands. View the Photo Gallery.






June Networking Mixer:
O'Slattery's Irish Restaurant
& Pub
 
318 Delaware Avenue, Delmar
Wednesday, June 13, 5-7pm


Kick off your summer with a Networking Mixer at O'Slattery's Irish Restaurant & Pub.  Join us for our Membership Drive event, which is FREE for Members and their guests!






Jai Yoga School Ribbon Cutting & Block Party
 
5 Vista Boulevard, Slingerlands
Saturday, June 16, 1pm


Jai Yoga School has moved to Slingerlands! Join us Saturday as we cut the ribbon, and stay for their Block Party. The open house will include food & craft vendors, henna, massage, a bounce house, and more - view the flyer or visit their Facebook event for details.




  
Bethlehem Art  at the Chamber
The Bethlehem Art Association has installed a new exhibit at the Bethlehem Chamber office. Stop in weekdays through the end of February, to view works from twelve local artists. 
For more information on the Bethlehem Art Association visit their website.

We want your promotional materials!

This month we will be preparing  50 WELCOME PACKETS ,
which are used by realtors and businesses for
NEW RESIDENTS  and  NEW EMPLOYEES.


We are running low on some of our member promotional materials here in our office.  If you would like to have your material included in this batch of Welcome Packets, please make sure to drop it off at the Chamber office.


Materials can be dropped off M-F 9am-5pm,
or put in the mail slot on the front door after hours.

SAVE THE DATE


Monday, September 17

Normanside Country Club
150 Salisbury Road, Delmar

Dinner and Raffle
Save the date for an afternoon of golf and an evening of networking!  The day includes
lunch in the banquet room, 18 holes of golf (with cart), use of practice facilities and locker rooms, bag drop service and dinner.  There will be fun contests and a raffle to benefit
two local  non-profit organizations.  Click to visit the website.

Sponsorship and Player Information will follow, or contact the Chamber
at  518.439.0512 or by  email  with questions.


With so many events coming up these next couple of month's, now is a great time to purchase
Shop BETHLEHEM Gift Cards


Father's Day June 18
8th Grade Moving Up Day Ceremony June 21
Bethlehem High School Graduation June 22
and don't forget Teacher Gifts!!!

Cards can be purchased in any denomination from $5-$500 and are used like cash at participating businesses in town.  Click HERE to see the full list of businesses.  Purchase cards online, over the phone at 518.439.0512, or in person at the Chamber office M-F 9am-5pm (318 Delaware Avenue, Suite 11, Main Square).

Support our local businesses and keep money in our community!

SAVE THE DATE
Bethlehem First Night

Bethlehem will be holding a First Night Celebration to ring in the New Year! A family friendly and fun event, First Night will be held on New Year's Eve, Sunday, December 31st.
 
The celebration will begin with fireworks at the Four Corners ,
followed by entertainment and activities.

Interested in performing?
Click HERE  to apply.  Deadline for submission is June 15.

Interested in  sponsoring?  Click for the FORM.

Interested in volunteering? Visit the WEBSITE.


 Organizing Partners:


Discover & Explore
IRELAND

Discount deadline has been extended!
Book by June 15th and SAVE $200!


**Open to all Travelers in the Community** 

Cross the next country off your bucket list with a trip to Ireland this Fall!

The Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce and Chamber Discoveries present this 8-day journey to Ireland. Ireland is located in the North Atlantic and is the third largest island in Europe.  The island has lush vegetation due to its mild but oceanic climate, and Ireland is free of the temperature extremes we experience here in the Northeast. Experience the Cliffs of Moher, one of Ireland's most visited sites, and Galway, a harbor city located on the West coast. The trip includes two castle visits - Kilkenny Castle and Bunratty Castle - as well as an excursion to Dingle and a visit to the Rock of Cashel.  There is also an optional two day Dublin post-tour excursion.

Open to all members of the community, the 8 day trip begins on Monday, October 15, 2018 and includes round trip airfare from New York City, round trip transfers between airports and hotels, 6 nights of first class hotel accommodations, daily breakfast and tours.   Click HERE  for the full itinerary.

 
MEMBER NEWS & EVENTS

Do you have your Father's Day gift yet? Wildbird Junction Backyard Nature Shoppe  doesn't just have everything for the wild bird lover - get Dad a  Tilley Hat with it's 50+ UPF Protection and Lifetime Guarantee, or a pair of  top-quality Binoculars from Nikon, Vortex or Opticron, or even a Brass Thermometer or Weather Station from Conant.  Can't decide? Give Dad a Gift Certificate and let him choose!

Barefoot Space now offers training classes! They have 3-day and 1-day sessions coming up this Summer and Fall. 3-Day Fundamentals July 5-7, Sept 1-3, and Nov 10-12; 1-Day Converge Aug 4, Oct 6, and Nov TBD. View the flyer for more details.

Monolith Solar will be at Albany's Dad Fest this weekend - visit them and check out their  solar powered cellphone charging station. See the full event line-up here.

Art on the Rail Trail (ART), a committee of the Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy, is having a fundraiser party to raise money for next mural on the trail. There will be drinks, foods, and music by Conscious Club - see flyer for details.

Budget Blinds of Delmar does commercial AND residential work. Visit their site to learn more - they offer some amazing products, including solar shades that don't block the view of the outside! In-home consultations are free.

Pine Hollow Arboretum  will hold their inaugural Founder's Day to celebrate the life, work and legacy of founder John W. Abbuhl At 3pm there will have a brief presentation and commemorative tree planting. Light refreshments will be provided.
The event will take place on the grounds of Pine Hollow, so come dressed for the outdoors! Visit their event site for more details.

Evolve Handcrafted Soap Company is in the process of making a decadent Matcha Green Tea Emulsified Sugar Scrub - watch their Facebook page for details!

Reloadable cards are now available at Resolute Tattoo - these cards make great gifts OR if you're not a great saver but have been wanting to start a large (or small) tattoo these will be perfect. Think of it as tattoo layaway! 

Gift your graduate with love with something special from Joyelles Jewelers! Open Tuesday - Saturday, see their hours here.

Gregory's Barbershop offers a full line of premium grooming products - perfect for Dad! Right now they are offering  Buy One, Get One styling gel or shampoo - mix and match ($18 value). 

Get a $50 rebate or FREE Rudy Project Spinhawk Matte Black Sunglasses when you order a Rudy Project Rx at  DiNapoli Opticians ! This offer is valid through June 30, 2018. See store for complete details.

Are you aware of common business scams and how to prevent them from happening to your business? The Better Business Bureau of Upstate New York can help - click here for the flyer, or visit their site to learn more about Email Scams, Fake Websites, Invoice Scams and more. 

The Spinney at Van Dyke presents two upcoming events - a Community Yard Sale, and a fundraiser for  With Our Voice, Inc. The Yard Sale will take place this Saturday, June 9, from 8am-12pm at 6 Parker Methusa Place; click for the flyer. The fundraiser will be held Wednesday, June 13, at 7pm. Sandy Schuman will present "My Father was a Storyteller" - see the flyer for complete details.

Graduation season is here! Angela's Pizza & Pasta in Glenmont has everything you need to throw a delicious party. Check out there catering menu and order form here.

Tangora Technologies in Delmar is growing!  Parker Tangora has recently joined the family business.  And Tom Connelly has joined as their new Customer Service representative.  Tangora Technologies serves Business and Residential clients, offering services in their 4 divisions: Heating & CoolingEntertainment SystemsTechnology (security and automation) and Whole House/Business Generators.  Visit their website or call 518.478.9513 to schedule your appointment.

Patriot Flight is sponsoring the upcoming Dancing with the Veterans event! Join them Saturday, June 23, from 7:30-10:30pm at Danceland in Latham. There will be raffles, an auction, military memorabilia displays, and more. Visit their Facebook page for more info.

Cleaning out lockers, backpacks, desks, and more? Donate your unused or gently-used school supplies to help support the efforts of the Bethlehem Food PantryThe Food Pantry is currently accepting school supply donations, and the Bethlehem Central School District is lending a hand. There are collection boxes at the main office of every BC school through June 21. Click here to see a full list of acceptable items.

Let Fairytale Journeys Travel help you plan a magical Disney vacation to  create memories for a lifetime! Save up to 20% on select stays at Disneyland Resort Hotel. Or Stay 3 Nights, get the 4th Night FREE this Fall  at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa.  2019 Walt Disney World Vacation Packages will be available starting on June 19. A lot of new attractions are coming to the parks including Toy Story Land In 2018 and Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in late fall 2019. Contact Tim for more information at 518.441.1608 or via email.

The next Selkirk Fire Company Chicken BBQ will be held on Friday,  June 15, at 4pm until sold out. $11 per person includes 1/2 Chicken, Baked Potato, Corn, Cole Slaw, & Dessert.  480 Bridge Street, South Bethlehem NY

Mark your calendar!  Evolve Handcrafted Soap Company will be back at the Delmar Farmers Market on Saturday 6/16.

The Stram Center for Integrative Medicine is now offering  IV Therapy for Wellness. These include Immune Boosters, Detoxifiers, Energy Boosters and more! Click here for info.

To Life! will hold their annual Pink Ball on October 28 - save the date! It will be held  at the Hall of Springs in Saratoga Springs, and they will  be celebrating their 20th Anniversary.

EnChroma glasses are now available in your prescription at DiNapoli Opticians!
There are an estimated 300 million people in the world with color vision deficiency. Red-green color blindness doesn't mean only color confusion with red and green colors, but the whole color spectrum can cause confusion. EnChroma glasses are the only specialty eyewear that alleviates red-green color blindness, enhancing colors without the compromise of color accuracy.

Get Grounded with  Yoga for Your Feet and Lower Limbs at Free Movement Pilates. This workshop will be held Friday, June 22, from 5:30-7:30pm. Taught be Melissa hurt, the  workshop teaches the architecture of the feet and lower limbs creating the foundation for standing yoga poses. Participants will get to know their feet as the base for their posture and livelihood. They will identify their habits, release tensions, and create energy flow in the lower limbs. $30, r eserve your spot by following this link to the Mind Body Scheduler.

Join LEAD Colsulting & Coaching for a Vision Workshp - "It's My Turn." You  will have an opportunity to define and experience your dream for turning your greatest possibility into your reality. Wednesday, June 20, from 5-6:30pm, at the Berkshire Bank Community Room. Click for flyer for workshop details and registration instructions.

Have a hole in your screen?  Let A. Phillips Hardware help! Drop it off at any Phillips Hardware location - for more info, visit their site.

Starting this week, the  Boathouse Grille  will be hosting YAPPY HOUR every Tuesday from 4-6pm this summer! Bring your four legged friend and enjoy drink specials on the deck. This week, they will be giving away Dogfish pint glasses to everyone who brings their dog!
**all dogs must be on leashes, friendly dogs only please**

The Cue Theatre  2018-2019 Season is here! We are very excited to announce this line-up of shows that allow us to bring more unique productions to our area! Audition announcements for each production will come separately. Click for the line-up. The Cue can also use your home improvement leftovers - paint, lumber, fixtures, recital costumes - clean out your closet or garage. We are also looking to borrow fencing, hay/straw, cornstalks, wheel barrows, wagon wheels, bridles or other farm type items for the Wizard of Oz.  If you would like to make a donation,or if you have something we can borrow, please email Stacy .

Yanni's Too  is hiring! COOKS wanted - stop in today and apply to join the Yannis Too Crew.

CapitalCare Family MedEsthetics is offering several Spring specials valid through June 14. Eclipse Microneedling with PRP, Buy 1 Syringe Get the 2nd half off (Juvederm Ultra, Ultra Plus & Voluma), and more - see flyer for details.
 
Enter the Spring 2018 AAA Pet Travel Photo Contest by June 25 Capture your happy traveler in a scenic location. Visit the AAA Hudson Valley site for details.

OnTarget Team Building has partnered up with the Carey Institute to offer your group a team building experience like no other! The Carey Institute's 100-acre estate is less than 40 minutes from Albany. Receive 20% off two or three hour team-building sessions. View the flyer for complete details.

Mauro's Menu  will hold a BBQ every Thursday until the Fall! Pre-orders are accepted for ribs, chicken or ribs/chicken combo. Call 518.475.1033 to place your order, or just drop by.

Sevenzocks Nursery is now selling bagged mulch and soil, and all flowers are in! Pick-up and delivery are available, just call  518.635.4111.

Take advantage of the Spring Bundle from Spectrum Business! Higher speeds, lower prices - and no hidden taxes or fees. See flyer for details.

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

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
 
Delmar, NY 12054
518.708.6760
 
Watervliet, NY 12189
518.368.5518
 
Selkirk, NY 12158
518.767.0011
 
20 Century Hill Drive
Latham, NY 12110
518.640.8770
 
180 Delaware Avenue
Delmar, NY 12054
518.635.3535
 
100 Kenwood Road
Albany, NY 12202
518.396.3400
 
2 Normanskill Blvd., Suite 205
Delmar, NY 12054
518.220.4233
 
279 Delaware Avenue
Delmar, NY 12054
518.439.8891
 
1187 Troy Schenectady Road
Latham, NY 12110
518.730.9006


WEBSITE of the WEEK

Did you know you can SAVE MONEY on items you use everyday for your business? Take advantage of the Staples Business Advantage program now and start saving today! This program is free for Chamber members; call Yvette at 518.423.6601.
 



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

 
 AROUND THE REGION



Tuesday, July 10, 2018 
1am-4pm / Albany Marriott, Wolf Road 

The largest and longest running Job Fair in the Capital Region will be back on July 10.  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. 


The Albany County Legislature is currently considering a  proposal that would mandate private sector employers - both for-profit and not-for-profit, to provide paid sick leave to their part-time and full-time employees. This proposal would cover any employee who performs work within Albany County for more than 80 hours in a calendar year.  View the full proposal here.

Questions or comments may be directed to your  County Legislator.
 
 COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS

The Tuesday Delmar Farmers Market opens for the season on Tuesday, May 1, 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 opens for the season on Saturday, May 5, 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! 
 
KUDOS TO 



Congratulations to Selkirk Fire Department's newest Firefighter I graduates: Steven Hummel Jr. and Christopher Corbett. Both FF Hummel and FF Corbett are 3rd Generation Firefighters. Visit their Facebook page to view the photo.


BETHLEHEM BUSINESS MAP

View the online version of the Bethlehem Business map here.

BCSD +  Chamber

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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