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 It's officially the Holidays ~ the Annual Bethlehem Holiday Parade on Friday night was a big draw at the Four Corners in Delmar, culminating with the arrival of Santa thanks to the Delmar Fire Department, and the Tree lighting with Town Supervisor John Clarkson, Assemblymember Pat Fahy and Town Board Member Julie Sasso. To see more pictures, visit our Facebook page. LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR TONIGHT! 
Holiday Networking Mixer Milestone Restaurant 9 Frontage Road, Glenmont Wednesday, December 10, 5pm $5 Member/$10 Non-Member RSVPJoin us for some pre-holiday networking - meet up with old colleagues and make new contacts while sampling food from Milestone's menu. Milestone will generously provide a discount offer for a future visit to all attendees.
In the spirit of the Holidays, please consider making a cash donation at the door to benefit Grassroot Givers, a local member non-profit committed to helping those in need in our community. At this time of year when many contribute to Holiday drives, Grassroot Givers compliments those gifts to cover the individuals and families' basic needs. A cash donation will help to purchase necessities- winter hat and gloves, dry socks, a warm fleece blanket and a toiletry kit.  Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening The Law Office of Brian Devane. Esq. and
The Law Offices of Lee Greenstein
125 Adams Street, Delmar Thursday, December 11, 4pm
RSVPJoin us for the official ribbon cutting to welcome The Law Office of Brian Devane, Esq.
and The Law Offices of Lee Greenstein to their newly renovated professional office space in Delmar.
SHOP BETHLEHEM ALL DECEMBER!
 Holiday Shopping Card Promotion Begins Small Business Saturday, November 29 Valid through December 31 View Details Get your Card to take advantage of savings while supporting Bethlehem Businesses this Holiday shopping season! Cards will be distributed at the Our Towne Bethlehem Turkey Trot registration, in the Spotlight Newspaper, Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce, community locations and participating businesses. Businesses: If you are interested in having a supply of the Holiday Shopping Cards to distribute to your employees, please contact the Chamber at 439-0512 to arrange. Participating Businesses A. Phillips Hardware Ando Salon Angela's Pizza and Pasta Berkshire Bank Ben's Jammin' Treasures Gift Boutique Buenau's Opticians Breathe Massage Therapy Del Lanes Delmar Health and Fitness Enchanted Garden Florist Garden Bistro 24 Glenmont Self Storage Grassroot Givers Gregory's Barber Shop H& I Upscale Resale Kinderhook Bank
Los Panchos Mexican Grill & Bar Lou-Bea's Pizza Mangia Bistro Mayone's Wine & Liquors National Bank of Coxsackie Romo's Pizza Sam's Italian American Restaurant Shampoodle Sawyer's Screen Printing & Embroidery Shannon's Barber Shop Steiner's Sports Ski & Bike Shalimar The Cue Theatre The Paper Mill T.A.C.S. Autobody & Service Tomo Asian Bistro Verstandig's Florist
For additional details on all of our upcoming events,
view our Chamber Events Calendar!
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HEALTH INSURANCE OPEN ENROLLMENT December
Interested in Health or Dental Insurance for principals and employees?
The Chamber offers plan options for Small Business (Small Group market) and Sole Proprietors (Individual market). New plans have been offered for 2015 so consider comparison shopping our available plans.
Deadlines - December 15 for Sole Proprietors
December 30 for Small Group
Contact Monique Matuszek at 439-0512 or by email
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SAVE THE DATE
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, 9am-1pm on Saturday, December 13
~ 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
Let Ship Copy & More in Delmar be your holiday helper! Just bring in all those special gifts and the address. We will carefully pack everything for you. And best of all, you can choose any service from UPS, FedEx, USPS, and even DHL. We can ship your package locally, cross-country, or around the world. Let us do the work for you, so you can spend more time with family and friends!
ISC-Audubon is pleased to announce that the Colonial Acres Neighborhood in Glenmont has been granted certification as an ISC-Audubon Certified Neighborhood in the Bird & Wildlife Sanctuary category, the first in New York State! The Neighborhood Certification requirements revolve around 10 environmental and wildlife-related components that must be put into place and documented to ISC-Audubon's satisfaction. See full press release for details.
Glenmont Job Corps Center was recently awarded certification by the National Automotive Technicians' Education Foundation (NATEF) in Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair. NATEF accreditation offers credibility, prestige and recognition of excellence in automotive programs. This certification is the culmination of many intensive hours of review and assessment. The Job Corps auto program now carries the same credibility and relevance as any trade or collegiate program offered by a higher learning facility. Auto students at Glenmont participate in work based learning opportunities or internships at several automotive repair shops and dealerships throughout the Capital Region as part of their learning experience.
The Wine Reserve in Glenmont will host two December Wine Tastings - the first on Friday, December 12th from 5:30-8:30pm and the second on Saturday, December 20th from 3-6pm. Stop in to taste test a holiday gift.
Need a gift for someone? Want to avoid the mall?? Come on into Swifty's Restaurant and Pub and grab a gift card for that special someone!! For every $20 that you buy we will add $5 more FREE! Offer runs until Dec 24th!
In case you missed our previous Kids Pizza Making Event at Mangia in Slingerlands, our next class at 11am on Saturday, 12/13! Call 518-439-5555 and reserve your child's spot today!
Just a reminder that Spotlight News is once again a drop-off site for Toys4Tots this year. We are still seeking donations until Dec. 16.
Empanada gift certificates from La Empanada Llama make a great present!
Throughout the month of December enjoy a free empanada with a gift certificate purchase of $30.00 or more!
Stop by Poise Studios in Slingerlands for our Wrap Happy Version of Sunday Funday on Sunday, December 14 from 12-4pm. We will be having a wrap demonstration the first hour of this Event, explaining the benefits of them as well as the other products that we have to offer!
Put Your Retirement Plan to Work: presented by Lisa Pett, Financial Advisor will be held on Thursday, Dec. 11 from 7-8 pm at the Bethlehem YMCA. Learn how to use your employer-sponsored plan to build your retirement savings. Lisa will also discuss other tax-advantaged ways to save for retirement. Also, featuring Lee Kaback, MD, an Orthopedic Surgeon who will discuss Injury Prevention.
Stop by the Bethlehem YMCA and check out our Giving Tree! The tree helps local families put food on the table and provide gifts during this holiday season. Just take an ornament off the tree and purchase the gift which is from a wish list provided by the families. Return the gift unwrapped to the Y by December 14th and we'll take care of the rest! Still looking for the perfect gift this holiday season? Buy a Marrello Restaurants Gift Card and for every $50 you spend we will give you a $10 BONUS! Purchase In-Store at Bellini's Italian Eatery in Slingerlands or online. Enchanted Garden Florist will host a Wreath Class on Wednesday, December 10 at 6pm. Wreath, ribbon and supplies are included. Bring a friend. $40 call 475-9900 to reserve you spot. National Bank of Coxsackie will hold a Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 20 from 9am-12pm. Stop in to get your picture taken with Santa and pick up a free gift. See flyer for details. Need food for an upcoming event or holiday party, but not full catering? Los Panchos Mexican Grill offers a Just "The Entree" option! Available for delivery anywhere in the Capital District all year long. Call the Delmar location to order 518-813-4922.
28th Annual Bethlehem Lions Club Christmas Tree & Wreath Sale begins November 22nd and will continue until trees and wreaths are sold out. Stop by and pick up a fresh Nova Scotia Balsam tree or wreath. Open Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 5 pm at 538 Route 9W in Glenmont (property of 3D Rigging). For additional info call 439-9628. All trees are $35 and wreaths are $10. Support a great cause. Breathe Massage Therapy will hold their Annual Open House on Wednesday, December 10 from 5:30-8:30 pm. offering specials for gift giving, discounted packages on Swedish Massage (3 one hour for $165), Deep Tissue (3 one hour $199), Hot Stone (Full, $99) and Collagen Peppermint Facial ($79). Stop by and pick up a gift certificate for a great holiday gift.
Backyard Sheds & Gazebos in Selkirk is winding down for the season but still has stock units available for delivery. All of their stock is at 5% off our already low prices. If your still wondering how your gonna get the car in the garage this winter, stop by and see what's available. Call 767-2671 or email for information. ISC Audubon will be "kick-starting" their Capital Region Sustainability Campaign, in particular their efforts to launch the Sustainable Community Center at Colonial Acres, and are pleased to offer some unique Note Cards for your holiday notes and gift-giving. Four different card themes are available, including wildlife, landscapes, angling and still-life, and feature the art of ISC-Audubon Conservation Artist, Adriano Manocchia. For details and an order form, see the flyer or visit the webpage.
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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS
Put Your Retirement Plan to Work: presented by Lisa Pett, Financial Advisor will be held on Thursday, Dec. 11 form 7-8 pm at the Bethlehem YMCA. Learn how to use your employer-sponsored plan to build your retirement savings. Lisa will also discuss other tax-advantaged ways to save for retirement. Also, featuring Lee Kaback, MD, an Orthopedic Surgeon who will discuss Injury Prevention.Bethlehem HS's Theater Without a Net presents " The Tempest" by William Shakespeare. Shows will be on Friday and Saturday, 12/12 & 12/13 at 7pm and on Sunday, 12/14 at 2 pm at the Bethlehem High School Auditorium. Tickets are $10/adults and $6 seniors/students.
The traditional Chanukah Menorah Lighting Ceremony at Four Corners will take place on
Tuesday December 16 at 4:30 p.m. The celebration is led by Rabbi Simon of the Bethlehem Chabad.
The Bethlehem Community Dinner on Christmas Day will be held at First United Methodist Church. This is a great annual event providing a Community Dinner for all who wish to participate, and is supported by many area churches, organizations and individuals, with transportation and support provided by Bethlehem Senior Services. The turkey and ham dinner is open to all residents and church members who wish to participate. Festivities begin at 1:30 pm on Christmas Day with dinner served at 2:00 pm. There is no fee for the dinner, however, goodwill offerings are accepted. Transportation for residents, aged 60 and over, will be provided by Bethlehem Senior Transportation Service. For information, meal and/or transportation reservations, call Elizabeth at Bethlehem Senior Services, 439-4955, extension 1176.
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.
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. Add an event to our Community Calender here and click Submit an Event, it's free!
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NEW MEMBERS
Free Movement Pilates LLC
Karly Decker
500 Kenwood Avenue
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 275-2644
Amelia's Garden Tara Kordich 340 Delaware Ave. Delmar, NY 12054 (518) 439-4614
Roux Angela Teller 10 Vista Blvd. Slingerlands, NY 12159 (518) 487-4358 Bens' Jammin Treasures Mary Cocco 1569 B New Scotland Ave. Slingerlands, NY 12159 (518) 729-5445 La Empanada Llama, LLC Andrea Lloyd 469 Delaware Ave Albany, NY 12209 (518) 915-1887 Delmar Thai Sushi Restaurant Yaya Wongprasert 155 Delaware Ave Delmar, NY 12054 (518) 915-1907 Crestwood Pharmacy 26 A Picotte Drive Albany, NY 12208 (518) 435-2315 Plaza Fitness Performance Korey McCoy 1475 Western Avenue Albany, NY 12203 (518)482-2266
Law Offices of Lee Greenstein Lee Greenstein125 Adams Street Delmar, NY 12054 (518) 475-9844 Simply Family Magazine Sue O'Donnell (518) 221-4016 Law Office of Brian Devane, Esq. Brian Devane125 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 |
AROUND THE REGION...
New York State's Bridge to Success Loan Program assists NYS Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) to get access to mobilization funds to help them become successful in bidding on the over $1 billion in contract opportunities now available in NYS. Many small firms and MWBEs lack the short term working capital necessary to execute on State contracts. Capitalized with up to $20 million, the Bridge to Success Loan Program provides bridge loans to State contractors who need the working capital necessary to address these challenges. For more information, see the flyer.
 Shoppers across the nation made a powerful statement with 88 million consumers "Shopping Small" on Small Business Saturday, November 29,up 14.9 percent from just a year ago. Consumers reported spending $14.3 billion with independent retailers and restaurants on the day, an increase of 2.1% from a strong $14 billion in 2013. November 29th marks the fifth annual Small Business Saturday, a day dedicated to supporting the local businesses that create jobs, boost the economy and preserve neighborhoods around the country. Small Business Saturday was created by American Express in 2010 in response to small business owners' mostpressing need: more customers.
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BETHLEHEM BUSINESS MAP
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WEBSITE of the WEEK
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OFFICE SPACE
Looking for work space?
Visit our Marketspace page frequently to see
available office space.
HELP WANTED
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