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CALL FOR MEMBER MATERIALS!
As part of the Chamber's Buy Bethlehem Buy Local Initiative, we will be representing our Member businesses at two Farmer's Markets beginning in June and assembling Welcome Packets for distribution to new residents and new employers.
If you are interested in having your business or organizations promotional materials included in these outreach efforts, please drop materials to the Chamber office by Friday, May 29. If you have questions, please contact Danielle at 439-0512 or by email.
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MEMBER NEWS & EVENTS
Don't forget to stop in and pick up your Mother's Day Gifts at Amelia's Garden Sewing Boutique. A Gift Certificate would make the perfect gift or, a cutie pack and pattern. So many options. We will be open tonight until 8pm so you can stop in today or, tomorrow to say hello to Mom. Note: We will be open limited hours on Mother's Day. 10am - 1pm.
The Bruce Agency will sponsor a workshop "Power of Parents" on
Wednesday, May 13, 7pm at the Bethlehem YMCA. This is a free parent workshop to receive tips and tools for talking with your teens about alcohol. For more info see flyer. Enchanted Garden Florist will be open Sunday, May 10th for Mother's Day. Place your orders today for Mom. Call 475-9900.
It's not too late to make reservations for Mother's Day, Sunday, May 10th at Normanside Country Club. They will be offering a Mother's Day Buffet from 11am-4pm. See the menu here and call 439-4505 ext.10 for reservations.
MOTHER'S DAY is almost here! H & I Upscale Resale has the perfect gift items to ensure your Mother's Day is extra special! Bring the kids and we'll help them choose just the right gift for Mom from our affordable selection of jewelry, scarves, bags, floral arrangements, and more!
Breathe Massage Therapy says "don't forget Mother's Day is this Sunday, May 10th!" She told us she doesn't want flowers this year, she wants the gift of health! This week only gift certificates for mom are only $59--(one hour Swedish massage or Signature Facial!!) Call ahead at 621-7979 and we'll have it ready for you.
MVP Health Care will be hosting a Job Fair on Wednesday, May 13 from 4-7pm at their Schenectady Headquarters, featuring opportunities available with our organization in information technology, systems configuration and analytics. For details see the flyer or contact Kim Speck, Director, Talent Acquisition at 518-388-2004.
T.A.C.S. Autobody & Service is offering a coupon for an A/C Tune-Up. As temperatures climb close to 80 degrees, are you discovering your a/c just isn't as cold as it should be?? Print this coupon
to get your a/c recharged today before its 90 & humid!
Great news - Color Dash 5K is coming to Bethlehem Central Schools! Walk, run, skip, jump - in color on May 17 at Elm Ave Town Park. 50% of the proceeds will benefit BC's Elementary Physical Education program. Register online. Read more about the event here. Thanks to Bethlehem Opportunities Unlimited, Delmar Rotary, and the Bethlehem Elementary Physical Education departments for sponsoring this event.
16 Handles in Glenmont has extended their weekday hours for the warm weather, to accommodate late(r)-night cravings! We're now open until 9:30PM Monday through Thursday. You can find all of our hours on our page's About tab. For info about booking a party in our lounge, send us an email.
Angela's Pizza and Pasta in Glenmont's May Sub of the Month is a Philly Meatball Sub! Only available this month for $7.95 at Angela's Pizza where we're more than just pizza!
Don't forget Mothers Day is only two weeks away! Get a gift she will love! Hands of Grace Massage Therapy is offering a 75 minute session for $75 or 90 minute for $95. Call today at 518-588-5194!
It's the season...the Magnolias are all starting to bloom!!! The Pine Hollow Arboretum Visitor Center will be open from 10am-4pm Saturday and Sunday starting this weekend. Extended hours will start later in the season. Stop by for a bit of Spring!
Kinderhook Bank is pleased to announce the opening of their newest branch at 782 Troy-Schenectady Road in Latham. The Latham branch is their third location in Albany County along with other branches in downtown Albany and Delmar. There is a special new account promotion for a Money Market Savings and eFreedom Checking account with a free gift while supplies last. A Facebook contest has been launched and a ribbon-cutting & grand opening will be held in mid-May.
Are you a Yankees fan? Here's a great opportunity to purchase tickets to a game. Jon Phillips from A Phillips Hardware is offering some great seats to see a game. Specific and multi-ticket games available see the flyer for dates. The seats are the Jim Beam Suite seats behind home plate; free popcorn and peanuts as well as private bar/bathrooms. If interested in tickets; please email Jon Phillips or Pete Jeram.
The Cheese Traveler is proud to announce that they have received their Liquor license and are now serving wine, beer and cider in the shop. They are also able to sell beer and cider for you to take home. Stop by and enjoy a beverage with lunch.
Greenfest is a free, fun community event held annually at The Bethlehem Children's School, 12 Fisher Blvd, Slingerlands, NY. This year's event will take place on Saturday, May 16 from 10am-3pm. There will be food, music, children's activities, vendors, information from local non-profits, a bounce house, and more!
Take Back My Day will present a workshop titled "Time to Smell the Roses? Balancing Business and Leisure in the Summer" which will address the topic of balancing the demands of business with enjoying summertime activities. Luncheon and workshop will be held on May 21, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at Provence Restaurant in Stuyvesant Plaza. Register online here. BodyBrite in Delmar is offering a Mother's Day Facial Special...Buy one for Mom and get one yourself for 50% off (up to a $49 value)! Call 439-7960 or stop by their 190 Delaware Avenue Delmar location. Ben's Jammin' Treasures now has their list of available classes for May. If you are interested in arts and crafts this is the place for you. Remember that they also have a great gift shop if you're looking for something special or unique for Mother's Day.
The Cue Theatre will present The Odd Couple (Female version), Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9 at 7:00pm. Unger and Madison are at it again! Florence Unger and Olive Madison, that is, in Neil Simon's hilarious contemporary comic classic. Instead of the poker party that begins the original version, Ms. Madison has invited the girls over for an evening of Trivial Pursuit. Hilarity ensues! Tickets are $13 in advance or $15 at the door. Available at the door or order online. Visit their website for more upcoming shows!
Colonial Acres Golf Club will offer a Bethlehem Chamber Business to Business Spring/Summer League beginning on May 18th. There will 2-player teams with a Point style format, this will be a fun league with a great way to network with other members. Men and women are encouraged to join. The cost is $199 per player. To register or for more information call 518-439-2089. And if you need a few lessons before you start just stop by and talk to Dale or John.
The Town of Bethlehem will host several Community Town Hall Meetings in the coming months. Community town hall meetings are an opportunity for citizens to speak directly with town-wide officials and discuss town issues and specific community concerns. They are scheduled in neighborhood centers throughout the town. An agenda is set around initiatives and concerns specific to the area. Citizens are also welcome to provide open comment on other issues of concern to town residents and leaders. Come to share your views with Supervisor Clarkson, Town Board members, and other town officials. Community Town Halls scheduled for this Spring: Glenmont/Selkirk May 14 (Thu) 7pm at Glenmont School, 328 Route 9W
Elsmere/Delmar May 21 (Thu) 7pm at Elsmere Fire Department, 15 West Poplar Drive and Slingerlands/North Bethlehem June 11 (Thu) 7pm at Slingerlands Fire Department, 1520 New Scotland Road. For more details, visit the website.
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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS
Bethlehem History Hike of South Bethlehem - Saturday. May 9
Meet in the parking lot of the South Bethlehem Park for an exploration of South Bethlehem, now a quiet hamlet, once a bustling community with a hotel, stores and station on the West Shore Railroad. Take in the Onesquethaw Creek, Baumes-Snyder House and the Methodist Church. The route is on sidewalks with one steep hill up from Willowbrook Avenue to Bridge Street. Free with pre-registration. Visit the website.
Tuesday Delmar Farmers' Market,
428 Kenwood Avenue - First United Methodist Church Parking lot, begins May 5th and runs through November 24th, 2:30PM - 6:00PM. Enjoy some great local products like fruits and vegetables, fresh artisan breads, gourmet cheese spreads, local honey, homemade desserts, fresh flowers and plants and more. Also enjoy a relaxing chair massage and get some great take out food for dinner. For more information, contact - Frank Stanton, President 518-756-8228. 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.
Add an event to our Community Calender here and click Submit an Event, it's free!
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NEW MEMBERS
Edward Jones
Thomas Norman
360A Northern Blvd., Loudon Plaza
Albany, NY 12204
(518) 433-7418
Hodes and Landy
Ginger Landy
284 State Street
Albany, NY 12210
(518) 465-8303
Bethlehem Mickey Mantle, Inc.
Steve Peterson
159 Delaware Ave #208
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 469-8772
Field Realty
Peter Tryon
1511 New Scotland Rd.
Slingerlands, NY 12159
(518) 598-4000
Merriman and Pfister's Marketplace
Kathy Agneta
388 Kenwood Ave (Back of Bldg)
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 588-7268
Ruth Jacobs, Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach
Ruth Jacobs
511 Kenwood Ave. Apt. B
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 817-3486
SimplexGrinnell
Susan Gola
1399 Vischer Ferry Road
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 952-6040
Hands of Grace Massage Therapy
Caitlin Lane Elston
274 Delaware Avenue, Suite 2B
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 588-5194
Hannigan Law Firm
Tim Hannigan
388 Kenwood Avenue
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 869-9911
Brady Agency
Neal Brady
50 Delaware Avenue
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-3017
VIP Nail
Sam Pan
365 Feura Bush Road # 2
Glenmont, NY 12077
(518) 487-4069
It's Fur Real Mobile Pet Spa
Sandra Porter-Gonyea
P.O. Box 46
Westerlo, NY 12193
(518) 469-3657
Community Preservation Corporation
Michael Skrebutenas
54 State Street Suite 201
Albany, NY 12207
(518) 463-1776
New York State Restaurant Association
409 New Karner Road
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 452-4222
CarePatrol of the Capital District
Richard Curry
P O Box 38107
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 391-9505
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AROUND THE REGION...
New York State's Bridge To Success Loan Program, through Empire State Development, offers Minority and Women Business Enterprises (MWBE) access to short-term Loans for these firms. For details on the program, see the flyer.
If you are not an MWBE business but interested in other Small Business Loan Programs, contact Bethlehem Chamber President Jennifer Kilcoyne at 439-0512.
 The Center for Economic Growth and Junior Achievement present
Tech Valley Business Hall of Fame on Wednesday, May 6, at the Albany Marriott, Wolf Road, Albany, NY. Reception at 5:00PM, Dinner Seating at 5:50PM. Inductees will be James A. Clark, Jr. (1931-2013), Executive Vice President, Armory Auto Group; Hugh A. Johnson, Chairman & Chief, Investment Officer, Hugh Johnson Advisors; and George M. Philip, President (ret.), University at Albany and Executive Director (ret.), NYS Teachers' Retirement System. Register here.
In celebration of National Small Business Week, we're offering three opportunities to help you 'dream big while starting small.' Let us start helping you build your dream today!
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BETHLEHEM BUSINESS MAP
View the online version of the Bethlehem Business map here.
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WEBSITE of the WEEK
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OFFICE SPACE
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HELP WANTED
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Businesses interested in offering Hot Deals to the Community, contact us for more information.
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