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SAVE THE DATE
Cross Fit Spur Anniversary Celebration
35 Hamilton Lane, Glenmont
Tuesday, September 1, 5pm
Join us as we celebrate the 1 Year Anniversary for Crossfit Spur in Glenmont, Bethlehem's first Crossfit studio. There will be a complimentary class offered after the ribbon cutting for those interested in sampling a crossfit workout.  Delmar Bistro Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Delaware Plaza, 180 Delaware Avenue, Delmar Wednesday, September 2, 11amRSVPJoin us for the official Grand Opening of the Delmar Bistro at the Delaware Plaza!  Delmar Center For Therapeutic Massage Ribbon Cutting 2 Normanskill Blvd., Delmar Thursday, September 10, 5pm RSVP
Join us to celebrate the opening of Delmar Center for Therapeutic Massage in Delmar! Tour the studio, meet the therapists and enter to win a free massage! There will be an Introductory Special available for new clients, a one hour massage for only $49. Or purchase gift certificates and certificate packages at the event.
Broadway Bound Performing Arts Academy Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening
785 Delaware Avenue (Upper Level), Delmar Friday, September 11, 5pm RSVPJoin us as we celebrate the Grand Opening of Broadway Bound Performing Arts Academy! The Ribbon Cutting will be followed by a performance by some of the elementary, middle and high school students involved with Broadway Bound. Enter to win a giveaway of a month of classes at the Academy. There will also be vouchers available for $10 off during the day. The celebration will continue on Saturday with an Open House, September 12 from 11am to 1pm.
Information Session for Chamber Trip to Spain
Albany Marriott Hotel, 189 Wolf Road, Albany Monday, September 14, 5:30 pm
Join us for an informational session with C I Destinations, Tour provider for the Chamber's Trip to Spain in March 2016.
The trip is open to anyone in the community interested in travel. Space is limited, sign up early to reserve your seat!
Multi-Chamber Networking and Business Expo
Polish Community Center, 225 Washington Ave. Ext, Albany
Wednesday, September 16, 5:30-7pm
The Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce, along with the Colonie, Guilderland, Southern Saratoga County Chambers, Capital Region Rotary Club, and CAYP (Capital Alliance of Young Professionals), is hosting a multi-chamber networking event at the Polish Community Center in Albany. Featuring members of six business organizations, this event offers a huge opportunity for new business contacts and more!
BUSINESS EXPO SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
For a fee of only $200, members will receive: 4 tickets to the event, An 8-ft event table to display company information, A direct link to your website via your company name displayed on all emails pertaining to the event, A direct link to your website via your logo displayed on our website.
For Sponsorship Inquiries, contact the Chamber at 439-0512
Space is going fast!
   
 
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30th ANNUAL GOLF OUTING
Normanside Country Club, Salisbury Rd, Delmar
Monday, September 21
12 Lunch, 1pm Shotgun Start, 5:30pm Dinner and Raffle
$140 Individual/$540 Foursome
Join us for an afternoon of golf and an evening of networking. The day includes lunch in the banquet room, 18 holes of golf, cart, use of practice facilities and locker rooms, bag drop service and dinner. Fun contests and a raffle to benefit two local non-profit organizations ~ School's Out, Inc. and Bethlehem Soccer Club
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All are welcome-Members and non-members, register with a friend, relative, or co-worker
Soft spikes & Appropriate Attire Required
SPONSOR
Promote your business to the community
DONATE
Contribute a gift certificate/product to the raffle, which supports local charities
School's Out, Inc and Bethlehem Soccer Club
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VISIT US AT THE MARKETS!
Next date August 22, 9am-1pm - Delmar Farmer's Market - at the Bethlehem Middle School, 332 Kenwood Avenue, Delmar
Next date August 25, 2:30-6pm - Tuesday Farmers Market
Delmar First United Methodist Church, 428 Kenwood Avenue, Delmar
As part of the Chamber's Buy Bethlehem Buy Local Initiative, we will be representing our Member businesses at two Farmer's Markets and assembling Welcome Packets for distribution to new residents and new employers.
If you are interested in having your business or organization's promotional materials included in these outreach efforts, please drop materials to the Chamber office.
Interested in joining us to represent your business or organization at one of the Markets, contact the Chamber to schedule a date and time. If you have questions, please contact Danielle at 439-0512 or by email.
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MEMBER NEWS & EVENTS
This Weekend at Olsen's Hardware and Garden Center ~ Grand Open House featuring Cambridge Pavingstones With ArmorTec. Saturday 8/22 and Sunday 8/23 10 am - 4 pm. Enjoy refreshments and a Bounce House for the kids, while you view the new line of paving stones for outdoor living.1900 New Scotland Road, Slingerlands. See flyer for details. The Stram Center for Integrative Medicine is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Heidi Puc, Integrative Oncologist, to their practice. Dr. Puc is a board-certified hematologist/medical oncologist who also is a Diplomate of the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine. She is profiled in a recent Capital Region Living Magazine feature on area doctors here. Summer is drawing to a close..if you haven't left town take a relaxing break with Breathe Massage Therapy! 75 minute massage for only $75 until Sept 6th! Also, Spiced Cider Facials are coming back for the fall! Now booking appointments! 518.621.7979 The Bethlehem Public Library will hold it's end of summer party on Thursday, August 27 @ 6pm. Games, balloons, crafts and tons of Super Fun! Don't forget your cameras. Did you know? The Bethlehem Central School District offers Continuing Education courses to the community. Want to learn sign language, ballroom dance or brush up on computer skills? Over 40 courses offered and start in September. See the course offerings and registration information here. University at Albany Graduate Programs is hosting an information session for their UAlbany Weekend MBA Program on August 19 from 6-7pm at the Capital Region Chamber. Join us to learn how the Weekend MBA Program can power up your career. Speak firsthand with the program director, students and alumni, tour the Executive Education Center, discuss any specific questions or concerns you may have about the program, and find out if the program is the right fit for you! For more details or to register, contact Don Purdy, Program Director at 518-956-8381. CAP COM Federal Credit Union has unveiled a new division of products to help members save money, a property and casualty insurance division. CAP COM has partnered with Southwest Business Corporation (SWBC) to provide the ability to shop among top-rated carriers for the best price on a custom policy. More than 1,100 people have requested quotes since the division opened earlier this summer. Along with auto and homeowners insurance, CAP COM can offer quotes for business owners, renters, students traveling aboard, pet owners and more. A dedicated phone line is available with call center support Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. For information, call Insurance Services at (518) 641-6979 or (866) 923-6428 or visit CAP COM's local branch located at 384 Bender Lane in Glenmont. Blue Sky Music Studios has a few spots left for MAKE THE BAND Summer Camp which starts August 17 and runs through August 28th. The last two days of the camp will be a recording session and each student will take home a CD! For details see the website or call Blue Sky at 518-478-7862.
Roux in Slingerlands debuted their Happy Hour this week! Every Tuesday through Sunday from 4pm-6pm. Drink and appetizer specials available, dine inside or out on the patio!
Angela's Pizza and Pasta in Glenmont is featuring their special sub for August - Chicken Fontina! Fresh grilled chicken, rapini (Italian bitter broccoli), fontina cheese, and sundried tomato mayo, served on Focaccia bread with a side of potato salad. Get this Italian classic only at Angela's Pizza where we're more than just pizza!!
Yoga and Core, yoga with Samantha Jo. Eight week series begins August 17 at Free Movement Pilates in Delmar. Restore and balance body, mind and Spirit by developing the breath, focus and relaxation while building strength. Fee is $95 for 8 week series. To register call Karly at 518-275-2644.Bethlehem Mickey Mantle, Inc/Braves Travel Baseball Club announce Final Tryouts for the 2016 Summer Season will be held on Sunday, August 16 at the Bethlehem Elm Ave Town Park from 5:30-7:30pm. Tryouts will be held at Field #5.2016 BRAVES Summer Teams: 13U, 14U, 15U, 16U, 17/18U, 22U.
National Bank of Coxsackie says
"Just because our Open House is over, doesn't mean this promotion is!!" New Checking Account customers that open a account in our Glenmont branch can earn up to $100! See flyer for details!
The Dance Experience of Delmar has announced their 2015-16 schedule is now available on the website! Please review options and e-mail or call with questions. TDE will be holding three Open House's this year. First one is scheduled for the evening of 8/19/15, 5-7pm, then Saturday, August 29, 9am-12noon and Thursday, September 3, 5-7pm. Come check us out, ask questions, register for classes, and purchase dance wear/shoes. View the 2015-16 schedule here. At Ship Copy And More, we are now offering Full Color Reproductions of Baseball Yearbooks, World Series programs-some of which date back to the 1920's! We have over 200-programs to choose from. Stop in and see our list and we will gladly print you some! This sample is one of many to choose from. On Saturday, August 29th from 9am-4pm, come to the Pine Hollow Arboretum to join Debra Burger and Barbara Sinacore for their "Tree Medicine" workshop - a restorative day of meditation, writing, crafts and time among trees!! See flyer for details. Normanside Country Club is hosting ArtSippity! This Paint ' n' Sip party will include your paints, art supplies and all the guidance you will need to create a work of art all your own all while enjoying a cocktail! Our next class is Thursday, August 20 from 7pm-9pm! Space is limited, call to save your spot today! 439.4505 ext.10!
The Bethlehem Food Pantry collects school supplies for children in the Bethlehem Central, RCS and Guilderland School Districts whose families live in our town and are eligible to use a local food pantry. Check online for a list of needed supplies. Monetary donations accepted. Please make checks payable to Bethlehem Senior Projects, Inc. and reference School Supplies in the memo. Donations may be brought Monday through Friday before August 14 to the town Senior Services department or the Bethlehem Area YMCA, 900 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. Contact the Outreach Department at 439-4955 ext. 1176 with questions.
Poise Studios in Slingerlands is offering a late Summer Special, $99 for Unlimited classes until Labor Day. Choose from yoga, barre and spinning. Call 461-5055 for more details. Poise Studios will be at Athleta, Crossgates at 8am this Saturday, August 22. Join us for a free Vinyasa class at 9:00am and stay after for refreshments and HUGE discounts! Friends and family will receive 25% off of their purchase all morning!
Bellini's Italian Eatery in Slingerlands offers Dinner Table Tuesdays Dinner To Go every week. Bread, 1/2 platter of salad and 1/2 platter of pasta for $22.95. Simply call at least 1 hour before pick-up to order. Aug 25 is Nino's Classico w/Meatballs & Sausage & Caesar. For more details and their Sunday Family Platters menus, see their flyer.
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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS
History Paddle, Saturday, August 22 9-10am. Meet at the Henry Hudson Park boat launch. Learn about Bethlehem's historic river connections from the unique perspective of actually being on the water. Experience the historic Nicoll-Sill House, Winne's dock, Parda Hook and, if the creek is passable, the waterfall on the Vlomankill. Participants MUST bring all of their own gear and be proficient paddlers. Town Historian Susan Leath will provide the history information but is not a boating instructor. High tide is predicted for 9:43am. Questions can be directed to Susan Leath.
On Thursdays between 10 AM and 2 PM, the Town of Bethlehem will be accepting donations for Habitat ReStore in the Capital District of slightly used furnishings, working appliances, cabinets, and other building materials at the Town of Bethlehem Transfer Station, 136 Rupert Rd, Selkirk, NY. See the Flyer for details.
The Delmar Farmers Market is open Saturdays, 9am-1pm for the season. Visit over 50 vendors for farm fresh produce, crafts and food stands. At the Bethlehem Middle School, 332 Kenwood Avenue every Saturday through December.
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
Marianne Tumminello Distributor/
Sisel International
Marianne Tumminello
37 County Route 412
Westerlo, NY 12193
(518) 424-6057
hEARt Ear Boutique
398 Feura Bush Road
Glenmont, NY 12077
(518) 435-1250
Delmar Health Hut, Inc.
Denise Maskell-Lemieux
278 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-7775
Micky's Embroidery & Team Wear
Denise Maskell-Lemieux
278 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 475-0076
Bethlehem Town Family Dental
Henry Huang, DDS
241 Route 9W
Glenmont, NY 12077
(518) 776-4939
Belvedere Home Care
Bruce McShane
1 Van Tromp St
Albany NY 12207
(518) 694-9400 x 138
Delmar Bistro, Inc.
Cindy Leffler
180 Delaware Ave, Delaware Plaza
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-1000
Sky Beauty Bar
Kelly Brunina/Maegan Ublacker
339 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 463-7593
Upstate Geeks, LLC
Ermal Shkullaku
700 Kenwood Ave
Slingerlands, NY 12159
(518) 554-0001
Foundry Fitness, LLC
Lauren Moore
243 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 650-8111
OnTarget Team Building LLC
Dominic Cataldo MLIR
23 Old River Road
Glenmont, NY 12077
(518) 449-8825
Capitol Region Basketball
Boot Camp
Jahmel Samuels
P.O. Box 449
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 729-5580
GTM Payroll Services, Inc.
Robert Sherlach
7 Executive Park Dr.
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 373-4111
Cornell's Cat Boarding
Heidi Cornell
764 Route 9W
Glenmont, NY 12077
(518) 767-9095
Crossfit Spur
John Hogan
35 Hamilton Lane
Glenmont, NY 12077
(518) 312-3102
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AROUND THE REGION...
The Capital Region's Upstate Revitalization Initiative (URI) Advisory Council invites Capital Region residents to participate in the development of a transformational plan for the region by attending one or more of the town hall meetings listed below. The URI Advisory Council, in conjunction with the Capital Region Economic Development Council (CREDC), is competing for $500 million in economic development investments that will be awarded by the State. Help the Advisory Council develop the most comprehensive transformative plan for our region as possible. Town Hall programs will include presentations by CREDC members, a review of data gleaned from research, and the opportunity for attendees to respond to key issues. Upcoming Town Hall Events:
Warren/Washington - Wednesday, August 19, Registration|8:00AM; Program|8:30-10:00AM
SUNY Adirondack|Regional Higher Education Center Auditorium, Room 128
Hosts: Adirondack Chamber of Commerce, EDC Warren County, and Washington County
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Saratoga - Wednesday, August 19, Registration|9:00AM; Program|9:30-11:00AM
HVCC TEC-SMART, Malta|Auditorium
Host: Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership
RSVP
Columbia/Greene - Thursday, August 20, Registration|8:00AM; Program|8:30-10:00AM
Columbia-Greene Community College Professional Academic Center, Saland Forum
Host: Columbia Greene County Chambers of Commerce
RSVP
 FuzeHub, Empire State Development and Supplier Connection Present a NYS Supply Chain Pilot Workshop on August 31, 2015 in the Capital Region. Accepting Only 15 Manufacturing Companies. FuzeHub will host a first-of-its-kind, free workshop to learn about the best way to position and articulate your company's manufacturing expertise to take advantage of New York State Supply Chain opportunities. This pilot workshop is designed to help small to mid-size manufacturing suppliers understand how to best convey their manufacturing and technology excellence to buyers and to learn about Supplier Connection, an IBM powered Supply Chain initiative representing US buyers and suppliers. For more information and to submit a request to attend: Click Here  Job Opportunities: New York State has setup a new job portal entitled Jobs Express, where thousands of private and public sector jobs are listed. Visit the website for more information on how to apply for these opportunities.
Also see Albany County Jobs and the Chamber's Job Postings for local positions.
 CALL FOR ARTISTS The NYS Office of General Services is seeking New York State artists to provide consignment merchandise in the following media: jewelry, ceramics, glass, textiles, fine art and mixed media, for the Empire State Plaza Visitor Center Gift Shop located in the North Concourse of the Plaza in Albany. If you are an artist who lives and works in New York State and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please fill out and send in an application. For additional information, visit the website.
 Beginning Saturday, September 19th at The College of Saint Rose Learn what you need to know to start and run a successful small business with this intensive eight session training course offered by the Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region in partnership with the Huether School of Business of The College of Saint Rose. Class Topics include: developing a business plan, strategic planning, marketing, sales forecasting, financial management and analysis, legal, insurance and tax issues. The course provides fundamental planning concepts and tools to help existing and potential business owners. For more information or to sign up, please contact Paul Stewart at (518) 436-8586 x805. |
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