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The Chamber will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, in observance of Veteran's Day.
CHAMBER EVENTS AND NEWS
 We celebrated the Grand Opening of the new Enchanted Garden Florist at 243 Delaware Avenue in Delmar. Owners Clorece Weir and Scott Wright (center) were welcomed by representatives from the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce, Chamber Board of Directors and fellow business owners, to celebrate the new venture. See Photo Gallery here.
 Last week's Business For Breakfast: Credit Card 101, presented by A1 Merchant Solutions was very informative and included the latest information on recent regulations and options in credit card processing. See Photo Gallery here.
Chamber Benefits Breakfast: Health Insurance and More
Wednesday, November 19, 8 am
Free and Open Event
RSVP An overview of available benefits and savings programs for chamber members and prospective members, including health insurance options for businesses and sole proprietors in 2015. Also learn about Chamber Affinity programs designed to save your business money.
The following partners will be in attendance:
First Niagara Bank - Health Savings Accounts
ADP - Payroll and HR Solutions
For additional details on all of our upcoming events,
view our Chamber Events Calendar!
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UPDATE YOUR WEBPAGE
with the new Chamber Logo Show your Affiliation with the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce by adding our logo to your Homepage 
Consider These Statistics...
When consumers know that a small business is a member of the chamber of commerce, they are 44% more likely to think favorably of it and 63% more likely to purchase goods or services from the company in the future.
Most consumers (59%) think that being active in the local chamber of commerce is an effective business strategy overall. It is 29% more effective, however, for communicating to consumers that a company uses good business practices and 26% more effective for communicating that a business is reputable.
The Schapiro Group and Market St Study, commissioned by the American Chamber of Commerce Executives with support from Small Business Network, Inc.
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AT THE MARKET...
The Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce will be promoting our local member businesses at the following Farmer's Market this Fall. Look for our table at the...
Saturday Delmar Farmers Market- Bethlehem Middle School from 9am-1pm on Saturday, November 15 and December 6
~ Pick Up a Holiday Shopping Card ~
Support Bethlehem businesses this Holiday Season!
GET INVOLVED!
Member businesses may provide marketing materials, coupons and special offers for distribution at the Market. Please drop materials off (100+ quantity) to the Chamber office.
Member volunteers are also needed to staff the Chamber table. This is a great opportunity to highlight your business and meet new contacts.
Call the Chamber at 439-0512 or email Danielle for additional details.
For additional details on all of our upcoming events,
view our Chamber Events Calendar!
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MEMBER NEWS & EVENTS
Yanni's Too Restaurant would like to show their appreciation to all active military and veteran's for serving our country. On with a military ID receive a complimentary meal valued up to $15.
Our Towne Bethlehem Turkey Trot 2014 - Register now to participate as a walker or runner in the 2014 Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27 starting at 9 am at the Bethlehem Middle School. See the registration form for additional information. Come out and have a great time before sitting down to that big family dinner.
The Stram Center for Integrative Medicine's nutritionist Eric Sharer offers this delicious and seasonal recipe for Butternut Squash Soup. Eric, a Registered Dietitian and clinical nutritionist hosts a monthly cooking demonstration series. The next class, Vegan Thanksgiving, will be held Tuesday, November 18, 5:30-7:30 pm at the Center . $30, registration required, call to pre-register at 689-2244
Angela's Pizza and Pasta is featuring November's sub of the month-a Pepperoni Melt - deli-sliced pepperoni, tomatoes, Swiss cheese, provolone cheese, chipotle mayo, and a side of fries and pickle. Get it this month only for $7.95! Only at Angela's Pizza where we're more than just pizza!
Join Community Caregivers as they celebrate their 20th Anniversary with a Gala, honoring Troy Miller of CM Fox Real Estate, and Cindy Wadach (retired) Director of Senior Services for the Town of Guilderland. The event will be held on Saturday November 15 at 5:30 pm at Colonie Golf and Country Club in Voorheesville. Tickets for this fundraising event are $110 per person, but with an open bar, live band, awards, live and silent auction and new this year- a "gift card pull"- this will be an event to entertain and remember. For more information call Community Caregivers at 518-456-2898.
McCarroll's the Village Butcher has added new seating, so come in and order your favorite breakfast or lunch item, sit and enjoy in our new eating area and feel at home.
Berkshire Bank, Slingerlands and Delmar
are offering a Great Rate Triple Play! See the flyer for great rates on CD's, Money Markets and GPS Checking. WWA ARC will hold their 4th Annual Fall Gala - Jerseys, Jeans & Jewels on Saturday, November 8 at the Hall of Springs in Saratoga beginning at 5:30pm. Come and meet Jets' Great Marty Lyons and Giants' Legends Joe Morris and Sean Landeta. You are encouraged to wear your favorite sports Jersey, Jeans and ladies - your jewels! The event supports WWAARC's mission to provide services, advocacy and family support to individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. For more details and to register, view the invitation or contact Jennifer McCullough, 935-4338. Delmar Health and Fitness is offering a special with zero down, one month free and $10 month with EFT checking. This offer expires on November 30th so take advantage of this great offer now and get in shape for the holidays!
Los Panchos Mexican Grill & Bar is offering some great Fall Specials. See the flyer for weeknight specials and kids specials. Also don't forget that Black Friday is approaching and they have a special on gift cards for that day only.
Bethlehem Opportunities Unlimited (BOU) is sponsoring "Talking with your Teen", an evening of education on statistics, health impact, and how to talk with your teen about drugs. The event will be held on November 13, 2014 at 7 p.m. in the Bethlehem Central Middle School auditorium. Parents/guardians of middle school and high school students, teachers, and community members are highly encouraged to attend this informative evening.In its second year, the event focuses on providing tips to communicate with your 'tween and teen - from the middle school years onward. Present-ations and Q & A feature experts in the field. For a flyer with the featured speakers click here. For more information go to the BOU website, or contact BOU at this email.
Office space available at Delmar Chiropractic Office. Looking for a provider of acupuncture, Chinese medicine, naturopathic medicine or other similar disciplines to complement our existing chiropractic and massage practices. Great location and the opportunity to join a well established, respected community of providers. The space can be modified to suit provider needs. Please contact Tim Talmage at 439-7644. Bethlehem Children's School will present The Belle of Amherst on Saturday, November 15 at 6pm. The annual dinner theatre event will be held at the Normanside Country Club in Delmar and includes cocktail hour featuring a cash bar, a three-course dinner and the theatrical performance. Tickets are $60 and may be purchased by contacting the school at (518) 478-0224 or email Heather.
The Bethlehem YMCA will hold its first Annual Bethlehem YMCA Winter Wonderland 5k on Saturday, December 13 at Hamagrael Elementary School. For more information on this great event see the flyer. To register for this event go to their webpage.
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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS
Clean out your closets and bring your used clothes and other textiles to the Delmar Farmers Market (inside the Middle School cafeteria). Celebrate America Recycles Day and help benefit a great cause-proceeds will benefit Bethlehem Central School District environmental programs! Bethlehem joins communities across the state in kicking off the "Clothes the Loop NY" textile recovery campaign on November 15! Acceptable items include: ALL types of clothing, Fabric, and household textiles (tablecloths, sheets, blankets, pillows, curtains, towels), and stuffed animals, Belts, hats, gloves, purses, bags, backpacks, footwear, All items must be clean and dry, but it is okay if they are worn, torn, ripped, stained or damaged! Unacceptable items: Do not include mattresses, loose foam stuffing, toys and household goods. No wet or mildewy textiles. No smelly items. No items contaminated with oil, paint or hazardous materials. For more info contact Dan Rain, Recycling Coordinator 518-439-4955 x1510. The Bethlehem Community Fund will hold a Concert and Dance Party on Saturday, November 22 from 7:30-10:30 pm at the Cyprus Shrine Center, 27 Hannay Lane, Glenmont. The event will feature live music by GB-five. Proceeds will benefit the BCF which supports neighbors in need in Bethlehem. For more details, see the flyer. "Bethlehem Scenes" is the theme of an exhibit of artwork now being shown at the Bethlehem Town Hall. The works are by nineteen local artists who are members of the Bethlehem Art Association. The show includes twenty-three pictures of scenes from the Bethlehem area. On display is an array of oil paintings, watercolors, pastel paintings, drawings and photographs of scenes that will be familiar to visitors to the exhibit. The exhibit will run until December 1. The Stram Center for Integrative Medicine hosts a Lyme Disease Support Group the second Tuesday of every month at our Delmar location. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, November 11 from 6-7pm. FRIENDS AND FAMILY ARE WELCOME.
16 Handles Stage 16 Concert Series - Join us for live music every Friday from 7:00-9:00 pm as we feature local talent in our Stage 16 concert series! Follow us on Instagram @16handlesglenmont for announcements and line-ups.
The Delmar Farmer's Market at the Bethlehem Middle School on Kenwood Avenue in Delmar is open every Saturday from 9am-1pm through December. For information visit their site at delmarmarket.org. We have moved indoors to the Middle School cafeteria.
Tuesdays Delmar Farmer's Market located at the First United Methodist Church on Kenwood Ave every Tuesday from 2:30-6pm (May through November) 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, and lots more. Add an event to our Community Calender here and click Submit an Event, it's free!
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NEW MEMBERS
Law Office of Brian Devane, Esq.
Brian Devane
125 Adams Street
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 475-9845
AFPI, Inc.
Sheila Gonyea
542 Rte 9W
PO BOX 610
Glenmont, NY 12077
(518) 433-1900
TLC Laser Eye Centers
Ronald Edwards
9 Vista Blvd., Suite 201
Slingerlands, NY 12159
(518) 598-0202
Enchanted Garden Florist
Clorece Weir
243 Delaware Avenue
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 475-9900
The Cue Theatre
339 Delaware Avenue, Suite 3
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 650-7397
Body Brite
Marti McHugh
190 Delaware Avenue
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-7960
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AROUND THE REGION...
On October 3rd FuzeHub held its 20th Solutions Forum in Rochester, NY. Manufacturers and entrepreneurs from throughout NYS came to the Forum which provided in-person meeting opportunities with a select group of food and beverage experts to analyze, problem solve and identify solutions to meet company needs. If you missed the Forum and would like to be connected to the many valuable resources throughout the state, submit a request for an expert consultation at www.fuzehub.com to be connected today! Stay tuned for 2015 Solutions Forum dates.
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BETHLEHEM BUSINESS MAP
View the online version of the Bethlehem Business map here.
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Best Places to Work 2014
Here are our members who made the list as reported in the Business Review
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WEBSITE of the WEEK
Don't FORGET you can now join or renew your dues online.
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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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CHAMBER NEWS SPONSOR
Thanks to of Farm Family, Glenmont
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Visit our Member to Member Deals and Hot Deals
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Businesses interested in offering Hot Deals to the Community, contact us for more information.
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