Last Friday the Bethlehem Chamber hosted the 31st Annual Awards Dinner.  Attendees had the opportunity to network with chamber members, elected officials Assemblywoman Patricia Fahy, NYS Senator Neil Breslin, and Bethlehem Town Supervisor John Clarkson, members of the community, and many other business representatives.  The food by 2Shea Catering was fantastic, and the awards presentation was filled with heart-warming speeches.  Pictured above are this year's honorees; from left to right: Regina McGuire (Youth Award), Joan Gavrilik, Friends of Bethlehem Parks and Recreation (Citizen of the Year), Will vonWedel (Community Spirit), Dale Ezyk, Colonial Acres Golf & Learning Center (Business Person of the Year), and Gerald Wright, Robert Wright Disposal (Lifetime Achievement).  For the full photo gallery, click HERE.

The Grand Re-Opening celebration at Robinson Ace Hardware included the official Ribbon Cutting Saturday at their new Slingerlands location.  Co-Owners Judd Robinson (with scissors) and Bill Swartz (left, red vest) gathered with family, friends, and Chamber representatives.  From right to left: Chris Farrell (Judd Robinson's friend), Mariann Vagianelis (Judd Robinson's aunt), Betty Robinson (Judd's grandmother), ACE District Manager Cory McDermott, Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce President Jennifer Kilcoyne, Bill Swartz Jr. (father of co-owner Bill Swartz), Paula Swartz (mother of Bill Swartz), Judd Robinson, Isabella Swartz (daughter to Bill Swartz), Jennifer Swartz (wife of Bill Swartz), Bill Swartz III, Gary Robinson (former owner, Judd's father), Julianna Swartz (Bill Swartz's daughter, and Brendan Connors (Scotts rep).

Network out of the box this month at Security Supply Plumbing & Heating's state-of-the-art showroom. The Showroom is a Kohler Premier Showroom with over 7,000 sf of display space. Check out working tubs and showers, as well working kitchen sinks and faucets. There are many types of bathroom displays and accessories - there is nothing like this Showroom in Upstate NY! Complimentary wine, beer and soda will be served, along with catered hors d'oeuvres. Sales staff will be on hand to answer questions.

PARKING: There are 14 parking spaces off the Central Avenue side of the Showroom, and there is also parking along Central Avenue (it is not metered). To access the rear lot, which holds 50 cars, drive down Clinton Avenue and pull in the rear gate. The Showroom is opposite Bleeker Stadium (the Counter/ Showroom entrance is there as well).