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CHAMBER NEWS AND EVENTS  
         
 It was a nice turnout Wednesday night to celebrate the 5th Anniversary of Pioneer Bank in Delmar, which included a preview of menu items from several participating local restaurants in Bethlehem Restaurant Week, Monday, May 11-Sunday, May 17, including Akira in Glenmont, Bellini's Italian Eatery in Slingerlands, La Empanada Llama in Albany and Hidden Cafe in Delmar. See Photo Gallery.


 

JOIN US TODAY!    

 
Free Movement Pilates Ribbon Cutting 
500 Kenwood Avenue, Delmar
Wednesday, May 13, 5 pm
RSVP

Join us to celebrate the Grand Opening of Free Movement Pilates in Delmar!  Tour the pilates studio, meet the instructors and enjoy appetizers, drinks and giveaways during the event.


 

 

Bethlehem Restaurant Week

Monday, May 11 - Sunday, May 17, 2015

At Participating Restaurants
 View Menus


Support our local restaurants by dining out this week and enjoy a 3-course meal for $20.15!   

 

 

 

  


Interstate Vapor Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening
340 Delaware Ave., Delmar 
Thursday, May 14, 5 pm 
  RSVP 

 

Join us to celebrate the Grand Opening of Interstate Vapor, a new e-cigarette shop in Delmar.



Stram Center for Integrative Medicine
Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening
 
90 Adams Place, Delmar
Saturday, May 16, 11am
 RSVP

Join us to celebrate the Grand Opening of the new Stram Center for Integrative Health.  Tour the new 6,000 square foot location in Delmar, meet the staff and practitioners and learn about the Center's event and services, including integrative medicine, healthy cooking classes, yoga, acupuncture and more. For a schedule of workshops and demonstrations, see the flyer


 

For additional details on all of our upcoming events,   
     
SAVE THE DATE!

 

Organize Senior Moves Ribbon Cutting 
261 Elm Ave, Town Park, Delmar
Tuesday, May 19, 5pm
Join us to celebrate the addition of a new van to their fleet and find out about OSM's Franchising opportunities.


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Garden Bistro 24 Patio Ribbon Cutting 
5 Vista Blvd., Slingerlands
Thursday, May 21, 5pm
RSVP

Join us in celebrating the new outdoor patio improvements at Garden Bistro 24. They have added a new covered patio area for dining, rain or shine. Hors d'oeuvres and drink specials will be offered.


 
Hands of Grace Massage Therapy Ribbon Cutting and Open House
274 Delaware Avenue, Delmar
Friday, June 5, 4:30 pm
RSVP

Join us as we welcome Hands of Grace Massage Therapy to Delmar.  Meet the therapists and tour the space of this new studio. 



    
For additional details on all of our upcoming events,   
     
Congratulations to our Members
  recognized in Capital Region Living's Best Of Issue

Place to Entertain Kids on a Summer Day
The Elm Avenue Park Pool Complex
261 Elm Avenue, Delmar
townofbethlehem.org
Bike Shop
Steiner's Sports
329 Glenmont Road, Glenmont
steinersskibike.com

Travel Agency
AAA Hudson Valley
Various locations
hudsonvalley.aaa.com

Best Jeweler
Joyelles Jewelers
318 Delaware Avenue #12, Delmar
joyellesjewelers.com
Farmers Market
Delmar Farmers Market
delmarmarket.org

Consignment Shop
Something Olde, Something New
1969 New Scotland Road # 4, Slingerlands
somethingoldenew.com

Music Store
Blue Sky Music Studios
118 Adams Street, Delmar
blueskyrecording.com

Sport Goods Store
Steiner's
329 Glenmont Road, Glenmont
steinersskibike.com


Massage
 
LaBerge Massage Therapy
204 Delaware Avenue, Delmar
labergemassagetherapy.com


Auto Service

T.A.C.S. - The Auto Collision Specialists
525 Route 9W, Glenmont
tacsauto.com


Caterer 
2 Shea Catering
27 Hannay Lane, Glenmont
2sheacatering.com


Credit Union
SEFCU
Various Locations

Cap Com
Various locations
Dry Cleaners
Best Cleaners
Various locations
bestcleanersny.com

Florist
Enchanted Garden
243 Delaware Avenue, Delmar
enchantedgardendelmar.com
Barber
Shannon's
365 Feura Bush Road, Glenmont
shannonsbarbershop.biz

Women's Hair Salon
Ando Salon
10 Vista Boulevard, Slingerlands
andosalons.com
Supermarket
Price Chopper
Various locations
pricechopper.com

ShopRite
Various locations
shoprite.com
Real Estate Company
Realty USA
Various locations
realtyusa.com

Field Realty
281 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham
fieldrealty.com

Bank 
Pioneer Savings Bank
Various locations
pioneerbanking.com

Key Bank
Various locations
key.com

Trustco Bank
Various locations
trustcobank.com
Customer Service
Cap Com Federal Credit Union
Various locations

SEFCU
Various Locations

Pioneer Bank
Various Locations
 

MICROENTERPRISE GRANT  
Applications Available Online

The Town of Bethlehem was successful in its application to the New York State Office of Homes and Community Renewal for the creation of a 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. 
Businesses who are interested in learning more about the Microenterprise Grant Program and the application process but were unable to attend the information sessions, may view the Microenterprise Grant Presentation.     

View the Grant Application  

For additional information:  
contact Elizabeth Staubach, Town of Bethlehem Department of Economic Development and Planning, 439-4955 ext. 1189
 
 

       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.


MEMBER NEWS & EVENTS
 
Mark Bryant of Bryant Asset Protection presents the 1st quarter Generations Grant to Joan Gavrilik, Board President of the Friends of Bethlehem Parks and Recreation.
If you know of a worthwhile local community effort to be considered for a grant please contact Bryant Asset Protection 439-1141 or fill out the online form.

ISC Audubon is hosting a Fly Fishing Demonstration at Colonial Acres Golf & Learning Center.   Everything you ever wanted to know about Fly Fishing is being presented by the Capital District Fly Fishers club on Saturday, May 30 from 9 until 1:00 pm. Pre-registration is not required, all are welcome. The workshop is fun for the entire family. Learn how to tie a fly, and cast a fly rod.  This is the first of many planned activities at the Center which go beyond the typical game of golf.  For more information, visit the website or call the Pro Shop at (518) 439-2089 

The Bethlehem Soccer Club invites you to come out and enjoy the Bethlehem Soccer Club Tournament on Saturday, May 16th and Sunday May 17th at the Soccerplex. We will have raffles, shootouts, speed gun, concessions and games! We hope to see you there! 

A-1 Merchant Solutions offers to Bethlehem Chamber Members our new Advertising & Proximity Marketing Mobile App for only $30 PER YEAR!
Your customers download the UBiz app onto their Smart-Phones and see your business news and/or offers with pictures and a map to your location! You are in total control of your news & offers, as you can change them anytime you desire!  Have a new special everyday of the week if you like! Announce new products, services, menu items, events, etc! It also provides links to Your Website, Facebook & Twitter pages, if you have them.  It's like having your own mobile app without the expense of developing it or promoting it! For more information download the flyer or call us for an appointment for a no-obligation quick demonstration (5 minutes) of the Ubiz Mobile App at: 518-763-4000 or  email.

Phillips Hardware is sponsoring the upcoming Strides 4 Stride Run Walk Roll
on Saturday, June 20 beginning at 9am at the Corning Preserve in Albany.  Bring a Team or Sponsor the event.  See the flyer for all event details.  Strides 4 STRIDE benefits the 16+ sport programs for youth with disabilities and Wounded Warriors that are provided throughout the year by STRIDE Adaptive Sports.

Marvin and Company, P.C., a Capital Region-based firm offering services in accounting, auditing, taxation and management consulting, is pleased to announce that it has successfully completed a rigorous peer review of its accounting and auditing practice and received a rating of pass with no deficiencies or comments by the peer review team, the highest possible rating, from the CPA firm of Flahery Salmin CPAs LLP, which was accepted by the AICPA Peer Review program administered by the National Peer Review Committee.

 

The Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy asks for your support of the Albany County Helderberg Hudson Rail Trail on Friday, May 15th, from 8:30-9:30am for a celebration of National Bike to Work Day.  Join us for a celebration of National Bike to Work Day in anticipation of the Fall 2015 opening of the Albany County Helderberg Hudson Rail Trail from Delaware Avenue in Delmar to Albany. Stop by the front lawn of MHLC's office at 425 Kenwood Ave, Delmar - 8:30 am for Coffee, Bagels & Conversation; 9:30 am Bike to Work along Delaware Avenue.  Please come out and show your support of the Albany County Helderberg Hudson Rail Trail. Biking to work is not required.  Parking is available in two locations: Behind the MHLC office in the public municipal lot off Adams St. or in the Methodist Church lot on the side of the building toward Four Corners.

WWA ARC is hosting their Second Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Thursday, June 4 at Saratoga National Golf Course.  Includes a  BBQ lunch on Veranda at 11am, shotgun scramble at 12:30pm, cocktail hour and dinner at 5:30pm. Proceeds will support the programs and services that WWAARC offers to nearly 1,000 individuals and their families, with intellectual and other developmental disabilities.  For more details or to register, visit the website.

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.

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.


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.

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.

 

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.     

 

 
 COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS
 

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

 

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!    

 

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!  

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

 

 

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.


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!  



BETHLEHEM BUSINESS MAP

View the online version of the Bethlehem Business map here.

WEBSITE of the WEEK

 SEFCU
 
Don't FORGET you can now join or renew your dues online.

 

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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