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CHAMBER NEWS AND EVENTS
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Veronica's Culinary Tavern
Ribbon Cutting
186 Main Street, Altamont
Wednesday, April 26, 4:30 pm
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Join us as we cut the ribbon at the Grand Opening of Veronica's Culinary Tavern! Formerly Mio Vino, stop in to meet the new owner, Peter Blackman and enjoy specials from their Happy Hour menu. Happy Hour runs Tues-Sat, 4-6pm, and is served in the Bar and on the Patio only.
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32nd Annual Awards Dinner
Colonie Golf & Country Club
141 Maple Road, Route 85A
Voorheesville, NY 12186
Friday, April 28, 2017
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5:00 PM Cocktail Hour ● 6:30 PM Dinner ● 7:30 PM Awards
Join the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce for our 32nd Annual Chamber Awards Dinner. This years marks the 60th anniversary of the Bethlehem Chamber! Network with 200+ business colleagues while we recognize individuals from Business and the Community for their contributions throughout the year.
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or additional details on all of our upcoming events,
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This year we will honor the following recipients:
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PAMELA CLARK ROBBINS
Policy Research Associates
Business Person of the Year
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JEFFREY & MARK BRYANT
Bryant Asset Protection
Lifetime Achievement
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TRACIE KILLAR
South End Children's Cafe
Citizen of the Year
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Youth Award
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THANK YOU
to our generous Sponsors!
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MICROENTERPRISE GRANT
Applications Now Available Online
The Town of Bethlehem was successful in its application to the New York State Office of Homes and Community Renewal for the renewal of the Microenterprise Grant Program. The Town will receive $200,000 to provide grants to eligible Microenterprises, emerging, and existing businesses that want to locate in or expand within the Town of Bethlehem. It is anticipated that a minimum of ten (10) businesses will be assisted with the awarded grant funds. Grant awards will range from $5,000 to $35,000 and can be used to purchase inventory, machinery, equipment, furniture, fixtures and to meet working capital needs.
Start-up or existing businesses interested in learning more about the Microenterprise Grant Program and the application process and missed the information session, may view the Microenterprise Grant Presentation.
For additional information:
contact Robin Nagengast or Elizabeth Staubach, Town of Bethlehem Department of Economic Development and Planning, 439-4955 ext. 1189 or visit the website.
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MEMBER NEWS & EVENTS
Join chamber member
Grassroot Givers for a
team trivia fundraiser! The Grassroot Givers Trivia Championship will be held
Sunday, May 21, at 2pm at Wolf's 1-11 in Colonie. Teams of 8, $30 per person ($20 per student). Lots of great prizes!
Email or call
518-542-1276 for more info!
Kinderhook Bank has added
Shoham Piorentino as
Assistant Vice President & Branch Manager to lead its new
Delmar Banking Center. Kinderhook Bank, currently located in the Delaware Plaza, recently announced that it will be relocating its branch to the former First Niagara Bank office at 197 Delaware Ave. The Bank expects the new location to be ready by mid to late summer after completing extensive renovations.
Joining Piorentino to staff the new Kinderhook Bank location is Elizabeth Bukowski, Tanyah Simmons and Laura Kennedy. Click here to see the full press release.
Don't miss the
Bethlehem Business Women's Club
Giant Tag Sale & Bake Sale on Saturday, April 29 at the
Delmar Reformed Church.
Kitchen goods, linens, artwork, house plants, holiday decorations, books, garden tools
toys, rugs, books, luggage, handbags, jewelry, decorative pillows, linens, lamps, bookcases, small furniture, and much more will be available for sale from
8am - 1pm!
Shalimar Delmar is giving away $25 gift certificate every week in celebration of "spice up your life, Naturally" for twenty five years. Just like us and share on
Facebook. Your name will be entered for a chance to win $25 gift certificate every week for 2017.
Wildbird Junction Backyard Nature Shoppe is scheduled to open May 2017! They offer everything for the wild bird lover, backyard naturalist, and gardener. They are currently hiring the following positions: Assistant Store Manager and Sales Associates. Click
here to apply.
Have a big Spring project? Give
Collins and Son a call if you need any demolition work done. From small trailers and greenhouses to buildings, barns and everything in between! 756-2070.
Spring has sprung, visit Phillips Hardware for all of your lawn and garden needs. Did you know that in addition to small engine repair, they also sharpen blades, shears, chainsaw chains, axes, scissors and knives. Bring your mower in before the season gets busy to have your blades sharpened... and maybe a tune-up too! Call for more information 439-9943.
Did you know you could earn up to $200 in savings with MyAcuvue Rewards at
DiNapoli Opticians
? Acuvue is the only brand of contact lenses with UV protection across the entire portfolio! For more information, visit the
website
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You think that you know it all??? Come test your knowledge at
Track 32 Italian Pub on
Monday nights beginning 4/17 at 7:30pm. Drink specials and prize give-a-ways. Call 439-0032 to reserve.
W Couture Boutique's new romantic beauty collection has arrived from Italy! The silky lightweight fabric will leave you feeling cool for the summer & will leave you looking absolutely fabulous in style! Stop in to the shop at 365 Feura Bush Road in Glenmont, see their Facebook page for hours.
In the market for a new lawn mower? Husqvarna selected Riding Tractors have a rebate of $100-150 off. Offer expires April 24th, 2017. Stop into Robinson's Hardware & Garden Center in Slingerlands to get ready for Spring and save some green!
Let Sevenzocks Nursery help you get ready for Spring! $10 off $75; deliveries available. Call 518.635.4111 to schedule.
Put your best Chair forward at Merriman & Pfister's Marketplace Chair Art Competition. Drop off your best works to the store by April 25. $5 entry fee, chairs will be showcased and judged and there winner will receive a prize. Questions? Call 518.588.7268.
GTM Payroll Services announces the release of GTM iPay, a secure, online payroll platform designed for small businesses. Accessible 24/7 from a desktop PC, tablet, or mobile device, GTM iPay allows clients to add and edit employees; securely access payroll data in real-time with the ability to add hours, account for overtime, tips, and time off; and generate payroll data reports, view payroll
registers, and access tax returns at their convenience. Contact
Nick
for details.
For a full list of the ongoing member deals & offers, visit
Member News
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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED (age 16 or older) for the PLAYGROUND BUILD at Bethlehem Town Hall on Saturday, May 6 - "I Love My Park Day" -- from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (2 shifts available). It's time to replace the well-loved, well-used playground at Town Hall with new red, white and blue equipment! For details and to register, visit the website.
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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BETHLEHEM BUSINESS MAP
View the online version of the Bethlehem Business map
here.
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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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KUDOS TO
They recently presented a check for
$4040 to the President of Friends of Bethlehem Parks and Recreation for the purchase of a
top-of-the-line water fountain for the
Elm Avenue Park.
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NEW MEMBERS
1969 New Scotland Road
Slingerlands, NY 12159
22 Kairnes Street
Albany, NY 12205
518.779.4842
132
1 Central Avenue
Albany, NY 12205
518-487-4745
Peter Blackman
186 Main Street
Altamont, NY 12009
518.595.5095
Delmar, NY 12054
518.462.1703
648 Feura Bush Road
Delmar, NY 12054
518.636.6912
Glenmont, NY 12077
518.281.3002
1613 New Scotland Road
Slingerlands, NY 12159
518.328.4786
PO Box 3878
Albany, NY 12203
518.852.4851
23 Wishing Well Lane
Rexford, NY 12148
518.221.3564
200 Delaware Avenue
Delmar, NY 12054
518.496-3903
25 Chamberlain Street
Glenmont, NY 12077
518.434.3111
935 New Loudon Road
Latham, NY 12110
518.724.5970
Karen Pollan
585 Delaware Avenue
Delmar, NY 12054
518.439.9252
Doug Luberda
3261 West State Road
St. Bonaventure, NY 14778
844.424.4960
Alan Rosenberg
911 Central Avenue, Suite 328
Albany, NY 12206
518.441.4677
Halfmoon, NY
518.670.3021
Wildbird Junction
Lance Raffe
308 Delaware Avenue
Delmar, NY 12054
PO Box 190
Delmar, NY 12054
518.439.9265
8 Vista Lane
Selkirk, NY 12158
518.475.1200
28 Hudson Avenue
Delmar, NY 12054
518.860.9299
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AROUND THE REGION.....
Nominations are open for the
Center for Economic Growth's 21st Annual Technology Awards.
The awards honor the Capital Region's most innovative and inspiring companies and individuals whose pioneering and entrepreneurial successes are bettering our communities by strengthening our workforce and creating new jobs and opportunities. This year's event program will include an awards ceremony with keynote speaker, followed by a cocktail networking reception honoring this year's awardees overlooking the Mohawk River.
CEG is accepting applications for award recognition from both Companies and Individuals working in Tech Valley's technology community. Nominations are encouraged from a variety of high-tech industries, including advanced materials, manufacturing, renewable energy, biotech/medical, software/IT and nanotechnology. Click
HERE for details.
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WEBSITE of the WEEK
Opening Day is April 24 at Magee Park!
Don't FORGET you can now join or renew your dues
online.
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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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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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