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CHAMBER NEWS AND EVENTS
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October Midday Networking Mixer
Pioneer Bank
329 Glenmont Road, Town Squire Plaza, Glenmont
Tuesday, October 16, 12pm
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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 for our Members to 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!
The event is FREE for Chamber members.
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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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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
PIA Management Services will host a Webinar on Tuesday, October 16, to walk you through how to comply with the New York's new sexual harassment prevention law. Click here for a preview of the webinar, and click here to register.
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.
Jai Yoga School is presenting
Crown, Heart & Tail - a workshop that will
delve into the layers of spinal alignment (mechanical, physiological, metaphysical).
Led by Deb Rutledge, DPT, RYT-200, click here to register for this October 13 event.
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.
Don't miss
Octoberfest this Saturday, October 13, at
Swifty's Restaurant & Pub.
Enjoy live music, beer, a hot dog eating contest, and more! Visit their
Facebook page for complete details.
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 next
Monday Night Yoga "Devotion in Motion"
w/ Samantha Jo Wungland will begind October 15. 6-7:15pm, $96 for 8-weeks or $15 per drop-in.
Devotion in Motion is a sacred journey to stoke the heart fire through discussion of the ancient spiritual essence of Bhakti Yoga (devotion), mantra, conscious breath, opening postures, and poetic movement. Sign up at Free Movement Pilates using the Mind Body scheduler.
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 first 90-minute program begins on October 14 at 6pm and the Five Paths to Opioid Dependence 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.
Experience the beauty of The Pine Hollow Arboretum's deciduous tree collection in celebration of the Autumn season at their Autumn in the Arboretum event. There will be limited p
arking, so please take advantage of their complimentary shuttle service
generously donated by Yankee Trails.
Shuttle Pick-up/Drop-off will take place at the Citizens Bank parking lot (1375 New Scotland Road, Slingerlands - located
next to the Price Chopper Plaza). This FREE event will be held
Sunday October 14 from 2-4pm.
You are invited to Curls and Cocktails, presented by Rain Hair Studio on Friday, October 12. During this evening of education and fun, learn about products and how to style your hair the same way it looks when you walk out of the salon after an appointment. 4-7pm, appetizers and a cocktail will be provided along with raffles and door prizes.
Football season has officially kicked off!
Swifty's Restaurant & Pub has some amazing food specials, and
$3 16oz Utica Club cans. Don't miss a minute of the action!
September is Hunger Action Month and Sunmark Federal Credit Union is not only spreading the word about hunger, but taking action to address it. Find out how, and see how you can help, by clicking here.
Did you know that
Glenmont Abbey Village
has their own bus? They recently went
to the Saratoga Casino, Lake George , New York, and Price Chopper Supermarkets! Visit their site to learn more about what they have to offer at their 55+ senior living community.
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
244 Delaware Avenue
Delmar, NY 12054
518.439.2244
Delmar, NY 12054
518.603.4730
159 Delaware Avenue
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
2018 Global NY Export Experts Tour
Capital District - October 19
Treviso
Are you a New York State small business looking to export?
Join us on the 2018 Global NY Export Experts Tour and learn how to expand your presence in the global marketplace. From October 18 - 25, we're bringing our six foreign office representatives from Canada, Mexico, Europe (U.K.), South Africa, Israel and China on an eight-stop export promotion tour to regions across New York State. Whether your company is export-ready or you're interested in entering the global marketplace, the tour offers an excellent opportunity for your business to connect with trade experts and explore new markets around the world. Register here.
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WEBSITE of the WEEK
Family owned, this local business
offers many different types of in-home, non-medical care that can be individualized to meet the needs of your family members. Click to learn more.
Don't forget - you can now join
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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS
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
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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