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CHAMBER EVENTS AND NEWS
 
   
   Junk King Ribbon Cutting
The official Ribbon Cutting for the Junk King - Owners Todd and Christine Porter, center, with Nathaniel and Francesca, joined by representatives from the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce staff, board and fellow businesses. (l-r) Chris Zeitler, Zeitler & Zeitler CPA's; Jayne Maloney, School's Out; Gerry Oestreich, ABC Leasing & Financing; Jennifer Kilcoyne, Bethlehem Chamber; Debbie Battaglia, Delaware Plaza LLC; Line Ory, Bryant Asset; Larry Pentak, Homestead Funding Corp. (back); Matt Ungerer, T.A.C.S. Autobody & Service; Robert Szigethy, Paychex; Habib Ismail, Subway; David O'Keefe, HouseAbout Home Inspections; Kirsten Blanchard, Coldwell Banker Prime Properties; Dan Peters, Coldwell Banker Prime Properties and Lyudmila Levitsky, H&I Upscale Resale

  
Members attending this morning's Business For Breakfast:  Online Marketing, presented by Mark Rose of Groupiehead Concepts at Normanside Country Club.




 

 

Ribbon Cutting

Lemondrop Frozen Yogurt  

 Delaware Plaza, Delmar

Thursday, May 1, 5 pm 

 RSVP 

Join us to celebrate the opening of Lemondrop Frozen Yogurt in Delaware Plaza!  

Lemondrop will be offering specials all weekend long to celebrate -    

BUY ONE GET ONE FREE- Buy one FROYO

get one of equal or lesser value free (max.Value $4) and Lemondrop will pick a winner from their Bike Drawing, going on now, at the Ribbon Cutting.  So stop by and say hello!       

 




BETHLEHEM
Business to Business
Get Involved!
Members of the Delaware Avenue Improvement Group (DAIG) are excited to launch a new initiative that they encourage businesses to support.  The Bethlehem Business to Business initiative will encourage Delaware Avenue businesses to utilize local businesses when undertaking improvements. DAIG will be mailing a program brochure to all Delaware Avenue businesses soon.  If you would like to offer an incentive/discount on your services, we will advertise your business in the pamphlet. The type of projects Delaware Avenue businesses will likely be undertaking include painting, signage, landscaping, installing benches, power washing, and more.  For more details, see the letter here.   Deadline to be included in the pamphlet is May 2nd.




View the online version of the Bethlehem Business map here.

For additional details on all of our upcoming events,

view our 
Chamber Events Calendar!
    
 

          

SAVE THE DATE! 
 
Bethlehem Restaurant Week
Monday, May 12 through Sunday, May 18, 2014
Three courses for $20.14 at participating restaurants
 

 

   

Networking Mixer

The Boathouse Grille

80 Shady Harbor Drive, New Baltimore

Wednesday, June 18, 5 -7 pm

$5 Members/$10 Non-members 

RSVP

Join us on the deck of The Boathouse Grill, overlooking the Hudson River,  

for an evening of networking.

 

 

 

Chamber Day at the Track

Saratoga Race Course, Saratoga Springs, NY

Friday, August 22, 11 am - 6 pm

$85 per person-limited tickets available 

 RSVP  

Join us for a fun day of business networking with the Colonie and Guilderland Chambers at Saratoga Race Track.  We have reserved a newly-renovated, air-conditioned Paddock Tent just for the Chamber.  Tickets are limited so reserve early. The Paddock Tent is located behind the Clubhouse, adjacent to Saratoga's picturesque saddling area. While relaxing in an air conditioned tent, guests will enjoy an unobstructed view of the thoroughbreds and jockeys preparing to race. The Tent features betting windows, access to restrooms, and numerous television monitors. The buffet includes a tuscan table, gourmet wraps, sandwiches, and a dessert station and will be available from 12-3pm.The dress code is business casual. (No jeans, shorts, or other abbreviated wear). Gentleman: Collared shirts are required, but sports jackets are optional. Ladies: Dresses, skirts, or pantsuits.

 Colonie Chamber Guilderland Chamber

   

The Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Energy Partner Consultants to offer our members the opportunity to receive competitive pricing on gas and electric service through volume purchasing.  EPC will analyze your commercial usage for free and provide options to decrease these costs from 5% to 20%. They will also conduct a free energy efficiency assessment to determine if your business qualifies for a variety of credits and incentives being offered by any federal, state or local agency, National Grid (or other utility) or NYISO (or any other grid system operator).  EPC's consulting fee is waived for all members of the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce, regardless of consumption profile. For a complimentary analysis and to schedule an appointment, contact Dante Cianfarani at 518-859-4602 or by email at [email protected].
MEMBER NEWS & EVENTS

This Saturday, April 26th, the Bethlehem YMCA is hosting the Annual Healthy Kids Day from 10:00am-1:00pm in the Rink. It's open to Members AND Community Members and is completely FREE! Come check out some of our local vendors, and all the fun we have planned for kids of all ages; bounce houses, a jousting ring, soccer, golf simulator, hockey, etc. The party gets started Friday night though with another Free program; Family Skate Night 6:00-8:00pm! You bring your own skates, and we'll bring the fun. Contact Rusty Decker if you have any questions. We'll see you out there!

Bethlehem Central School District has announced that Bethlehem Central High School has earned a GOLD rating from US News & World Report on their "Best High Schools" list. According to the list which ranks more than 19,400 high schools, Bethlehem is ranked #421 in the nation, #49 in New York state and #173 in STEM.

Become a Companion; Get More than You Give!
If you are up for a meaningful relationship with an elderly companion, Community Caregivers would love to hear from you. We can match volunteers with individuals living independently and (usually) alone in the community. We have some clients and volunteers who now spend holidays together, they have become so close! Email Kathy Burbank at [email protected] for more info!  All visits/services are non-medical.

The Town of Bethlehem Parks and Recreation Dept. invites you to their Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of the Moh-He-Con-Nuck Nature Preserve on Saturday, May 3, at 11 am. The preserve is located at 806 River Road in Glenmont (between Simmons Rd and the Glenmont Job Corps). The "Friends of Bethlehem Parks and Recreation" will be hosting "I Love My Park Day" beginning at 9am. Come early if you'd like to help clean up the trails & plant flowers! Please RSVP to Nan Lanahan by email or call 439-4955 ext. 1601.

Save the date for the Bethlehem Children's School Greenfest, Saturday May 17th, 10am-3pm,17 Fisher Blvd. in Slingerlands. The event will feature family fun, vendors, live entertainment, food, bake sale and more.  See flyer for details or visit the BCS's  website.

Garden Bistro 24 will begin offering a $15 Wednesday menu. The Menu changes weekly and offers $15 bottles of wine, $15 entrees and $15 appetizer combos!

Breathe Massage Therapy
is offering the following specials for the month of April:
Introductory Signature Facial...$49

Collagen Facial...$79

Swedish Massage Package of 3...$180

Signature Facial Package of 3... $165
Make an appointment today by calling 621-7979.

 

One Six Five would like to welcome New York State's first farm cidery with a special four course dinner prepared by our Chef Ken Ruud on Wednesday April 30 at 6 pm, to showcase Albany's own Nine Pin Cider. The courses will feature Nine Pin's original cider and three new varietals. This will be the first Nine Pin dinner to be hosted in the Capital Region. For more information on the dinner click here or contact: Michelle Hines Abram, 518-331-3440.

 

The Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy and its Friends of the Rail Trail committee are hosting the 3rd Annual Summer Solstice Fair on Sunday, June 22nd at noon. If you'd like to help the Mohawk-Hudson Land Conservancy plan and execute this great event please call Lea at the Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy at 518.436.6346 or email  The Summer Solstice Celebration features artists, musicians, food, nature displays, animals, and a chance to enjoy one of the Capital Region's natural treasures on one of the longest days of the year.  With enough support, this year's event will take place on all open sections of the trail.  Please help us grow this event into a regional attraction! 

 
The Stram Center for Integrative Medicine in Delmar will present "The Global Fight Against Lyme and Tick-Borne Disease" a forum on Saturday, May 3rd, 11am-2pm at The Linda in Albany.  Dr. Ronald Stram and his integrative team will be joined by special guests, Dr. Richard Horowitz, Dr. Carsten Nicolaus, MD, PhD from Borreliose Centrum Augsburg Clinic and Dr. Armin Schwarzbach, MD, PhD from Infecto Labs to present new Lyme disease treatments, protocols and diagnostics offering hope for those struggling with Lyme disease. To register online, click here or call the Stram Center at 689-2244. 

Pine Hollow Arboretum would like to invite you to their Open House on Sunday April 27 1-4pm.
 
Stop into H&I Upscale Resale in Delaware Plaza to see the latest arrivals. Winter coats and boots are now 50% off and red tag items are 30% off!  New arrivals include prom dresses, stop in to see the selections.  
 
 COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS 

Join the Selkirk Fire Department this Saturday, April 26th, at our Recruit NY Event, at Lowes in Glenmont from 11:00am-2:00pm.  We will be serving hot dogs, giving away prizes, and showing off several of our fire trucks!

The North Bethlehem Fire Department Auxiliary will hold their Spring Garage Sale on Saturday, April 26, 2014 from 9am to 2pm - 589 Russell Road (corner of Russell and Krumkill Roads) - Bake Sale, Hot dogs, Chili and more. 

Zumba for MS, Saturday, April 26 from 2-4pm at the Bethlehem Community Church in Slingerlands. For more information or to sign up see the flyer.  

 

Tuesdays Delmar Farmer's Market to begin on May 6 and run until November 25. The Farmer's Market located at the First United Methodist Church on Kenwood Ave will be offering fresh fruits and vegetables, hot off the grill chicken by Geurtze Bar-B-Q, fresh artisan breads, homemade desserts, herbs and perennials for sale, local honey, massages by Laberge Massage Therapy and lots more. Stop by on Tuesdays throughout the spring and fall.  

 

Add an event to our Community Calender here and click Submit an Event, it's free!

 

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  

 

     

Bond, Schoeneck & King,PLLC

Gregory Champion 

111 Washington Avenue

Albany, NY  12210

(518) 533-3000

 

Coffee System of the Hudson Valley

Thomas Aubel
P O Box 306, Route 213
Rifton, NY 12471
(845) 658-3175

Nicole Nazi
331 Route 9W
Glenmont, NY 12077
(518) 622-9993   

 

Law Office of Michael J. Tommaney

Michael Tommaney

421 New Karner Road

Albany, NY 12205

(518) 608-6569 

 

First Investors Corporation

Alex Casale 

Pine West Plaza 1A

Albany, NY  12205

(518) 452-8118

   

 Nicole's Restaurant

James Gavin 
556 Delaware Ave. 
Albany, NY 12209 
(518) 436-4952

94 New Karner Road
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 928-8235 

The Scarlett Agency of Allstate

Marc Scarlett 

1969 New Scotland Road

Slingerlands, NY  12159

(518) 475-9300

 

Pierro Law Group, LLC

43 British American Blvd.

Albany, NY  12205
(518) 459-2100 ext. 104

 

       

For additional new members visit

our New Member page 

 

AROUND THE REGION...
  
Quebec Day in Albany 2014 will be held on April 28, 3-5pm at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany and April 29th, 8am-4pm at the Hilton Albany.  April 28th will feature a session on Regional Partners in Economic Development and Innovation and conclude with the Quebec Day Reception at the Legislative Office Building.  April 29th is an Advanced Energy Conference.  These seminars will feature key players from Quebec and the State of New York.  For details see flyer.  Registration is required, to register, click here.


The Northeast SCORE Small Business Symposia- Intellectual Property Protection - Nuts and Bolts of Patent Protection will be held Wednesday, April 23 from noon-1pm at Berkshire Bank, Mansion Square in Niskayuna. Scott Asmus, Patent Attorney at GE Global Research will present.  Registration is required and there is no cost for the program. Register by calling 518-446-1118 ext 233, 518-669-0692 or 518-396-7411. 
   

Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region has opened a Satellite office in Schenectady. The Schenectady office located at 920 Albany Street in Hamilton Hill,  will be open Mondays & Fridays from 9-5, and Wednesdays by appointment. Check out our upcoming course below.   

 

Intensive Business Planning Course 

Beginning Saturday, May 3rd, 9:00 am - Noon 920 Albany Street in Schenectady   

Learn what you need to know to start and run a successful organization or small business with this intensive eight-week training course. Topics include: developing a business plan, strategic planning, marketing, sales forecasting, financial management and analysis, and legal, insurance and tax issues.

Click here for more information or call Paul Stewart, our Director of Training and Technical Assistance, at 436-8586, ext. 805. 

WEBSITE of the WEEK
   
Visit the Chamber's Website for all upcoming events and news!
 
Don't FORGET you can now join or renew your dues online.

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