|
|
|
CHAMBER NEWS AND EVENTS
|
Economic Development
Marketing & Networking Event
The Hamlet at Slingerlands
5000 Dunhill Court, Slingerlands
Wednesday, June 6, 4-6pm
to Elizabeth Staubach
|
|
This year's event will be held at The Hamlet at Slingerlands and
will highlight Small Business and Microenterprise Grant Program recipients. Each grant recipient will showcase their business and products in a Farmers Market type atmosphere. In addition, information will be available on key commercial and industrial development areas throughout the town, including buildings available for purchase and lease, and vacant land suitable for development.
|
|
|
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!
|
|
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
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 & Cooling; Entertainment Systems; Technology (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 Pantry. The 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
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.
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.
No time to make it to the dealership for a service appointment? BMW of South Albany
will transport your BMW to and from the service appointment! Call 518.463.3141.
Shower your graduate with a beautiful watch, or another special keepsake, from
Joyelles Jewelers
. With graduation right around the corner, stop in and see all of their handmade unique jewelry. New stuff arrives daily.
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.
Save the date for Pine Hollow Arboretum's inaugural Founder's Day! On June 24 the life and legacy of the late founder John W. Abbuhl will be honored. Details will follow, but in the meantime pay the arboretum a visit! Enjoy their Magnolia collection, Silverbells, Azaleas, Rhododendrons, and everything else they have to offer.
Garden Bistro 24 recently signed a three-year deal with the state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to manage the seasonal concession stand John Boyd Thacher State Park. They will offer signature crepes, beef burgers, fresh salads, and homemade ice cream. They will also provide catering for private events booked at the venue in their new 8,200 sf 90-person visitor center.
GTM Payroll Services is now offering iSolved's cloud-based human capital management (HCM) technology that combines key applicant tracking, human resources, time and labor, compliance, payroll, and benefit enrollment functions in one single point of entry solution.
Using a single database architecture, iSolved's fully integrated system reduces compliance risk, increases employee engagement and productivity, and saves time and money.
Capital Region businesses will now have access to a leading-edge HCM solution with dedicated, local support. Click for the complete press release.
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
.
|
|
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.
|
|
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
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
Good Day Honey are sustainable, local beekeepers and offer just about any service related to beekeeping. Check out their site to learn more, or shop their store for honey, soap, candles and lip balm!
Don't forget - you can now join
|
AROUND THE REGION
June 13, 2018 9am-1pm * Buffalo, NY
Throughout New York State, NYSTAR (Empire State Development's Division of Science, Technology & Innovation) advances technology development and commercialization primarily through its $58 million portfolio of innovation assets based at higher education institutions and other non-profit organizations. These funded centers offer programs that assist companies from start-up through maturity, leveraging the state's unparalleled investment in world-class technology assets and expertise.
These regional events bring together these organizations to foster information sharing and collaboration, and give manufacturers and technology companies the opportunity to find out how they can leverage their capabilities, facilities, and world-class expertise. Register today!
 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.
|
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS
The Bethlehem Historical Association celebrates our town's 225 birthday with cake and ice cream at our annual Ice Cream Social on Sunday afternoon, June 10 from 1-4pm. While you are there, take in our lovely new exhibit featuring wedding dresses from the 1860s to the 1960s. All welcome! Free. Stop by the Cedar Hill Schoolhouse Museum, 1003 River Road, Selkirk. We are open Sunday afternoons from 2 to 4 pm.
Bethlehem Cemetery
was established in 1865, yet the folks buried here, like Revolutionary War veteran Christian Bender and his wife Elizabeth Cramer, touch history back to the 1700's. Nathaniel
and Rhogenia Adams, early residents of the Delaware Turnpike, are also here.
Many other family stories will be explored during this Historical Walking Tour, including Blanchard, Haswell, Slingerland and Van Allen.
Walks are free but please pre-register with the Town of Bethlehem Parks and Recreation Department at 518.439.4955 option 3. Questions? Email Town Historian Susan Leath.
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
They were named one of the 10 best pet groomers in NY from Best Things NY!
No matter the service, from a basic wash to a full-on pet spa treatment, Shampoodle
will give your furry friend the care they deserve.
|
BETHLEHEM BUSINESS MAP
View the online version of the Bethlehem Business map
here.
|
|
|
| |
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
|
