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October 2013NewsTo better serve you, you can call 725-0641 to reach either of the two Chamber offices.

The Fulton Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Leads Group hosted a very successful Speed Leads Networking event on September 19th, at The Table in Fort Plain. The event began with a mini-training session presented by Chamber President Mark Killmer, Membership Assistant Michele Marzullo and Leads Group Member representing PROforma Shrader & Shrader, Scott Shrader. The fol-lowing Leads Group member were on-site to assist and participate: Danielle Whelly of Career & Employment Network, Bion Soblosky of Bio-Tech Mechanical Plumbing and Heating, Carol Williams of Rock-wood Air & Water Technologies, and Scott Shrader of PROforma Shrader & Shrader. The Table gave us some wonderful finger foods to munch on. Scott Shrader donated prizes to the business card drawing and Bion Soblosky donated a Delta high arc support kitchen faucet. The Next Speed networking will be November 21st, the location will soon be announced. Speed networking is for members and non-mem-bers to participle in. It’s a very fun, exciting and effective way to make a lot of connections in a very unique environment. Contact Michele at 725-0641 for more information. n

Scott Shrader, of PROforma Shrader & Shrader, Dr. Nancy Radigan of Dr. Nancy A. Radigan Chiropractic, Maeye Bartik of Sunmark

Federal Credit Union, Deanna Campione of NBT Bank, and Timothy Becker of Anthem Websites

P.S.T.I. Celebrates with Ribbon Cutting

SPEEDL E A D S N E T W O R K I N G

Joe Pazzaglia President and CEO of the Professional Security & Training Institute (P.S.I.T.I. Security) and Security Director in Upstate NY for the national security company gaurdNOW. His primary objective with PSTI Security and guardNOW is to cre-ate local jobs, to provide quality safety and security service, security guard and specialty training for military, law enforcement and security personnel. He also wanted to be able to provide to EVERYONE in upstate NY an easy access to security guards anywhere at any time! 2009 PSTI had been providing quality safely and Security had not only grown but recently become the newest franchisee for the nation-al chain gaurdNOW servicing upstate NY. Training is just one of the many services PSTI provides. They provide all the training required by New York State to get individuals licensed as a NYS Security guard but also provides specialty training. PSTI Security guards receive an additional 40 hrs. of training annually areas such as, First Aid and CPR, Crisis Management, Homeland Security and Emergency Re-sponse, Physical/Mechanical Restraint Training, Armed security Guard, VIP/Personal Protection certification, pepper spray certifica-tion defensive tactics and more. Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., but they are available and on call 24/7 Joseph Pazzaglia at (518) 762-1533. n

Members of the business community, Chamber staff and Board celebrate P.T.S.I. with a ribbon cutting.

Officers

Directors

Staff

Chairwoman of the BoardTerri Easterly, Coldwell Banker - Arlene M. Sitterly, Inc.Chairman ElectBrennen Parker, Rose & Kiernan, Inc.

Immediate Past ChairsMark Finkle, The Glove Performing Arts CenterCharles Schwartz Esq.,The Schwartz Law Firm1st Vice ChairPaul Connelie, Benjamin Moore & Co., Inc.TreasurerJim Landrio, Holiday Inn, JohnstownSecretaryAlex Kuchis, Teal, Becker & Chiaramonte

Michael J. BowkerNBT Bank

James A. Del SavioWEST & CO., CPA’s

Vic GiulianelliSt. Mary’s Healthcare

Andy HeckAlpin Haus

Scott HohenforstEmpire Chemical Sales, Inc.

Amy KarasRuby & Quiri

Lawrence KellyNathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home

Steve KirkAdirondack Mechanical Corporation

Lesley LanziFulton-Montgomery Community College

Donna LewisAdirondack Foothills R.V. Campground

Nancy LueyPatriot Federal Bank

John ManciniHays & Wormuth, Inc.

Diana MarshallGloversville Sewing Center

Robert McCarthyFrontier

Kevin McClaryThe Recorder

Amy McGrathBeech-Nut Hero

Judy PhetteplaceJudith Ann Realty

Lana RuggieroRuggiero Realty, LLC

Jeanne SoSarah Jane Sanford Adult Home

Dr. Dustin SwangerFulton-Montgomery Community College

Don WicksellKingsboro Lumber Co.

Samuel ZimmermanMohawk Valley Group of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management

Mark KilmerPresident / CEO

Gina DaBiere-GibbsTourism Director

Shelley DiBlasioNewsline & Advertising Administrator

Becky DutcherFinancial Administrator & Office Manager

Michele MarzulloMembership Assistant

Nicole WalrathTourism Assistant

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2 Message from the President

ByMark Kilmer,

FMRCC President

RICMARthe design & print shop

Dear Member,

As many of you are aware Mike Mullis, CEO of JM Mullis, Inc., a prominent international site selector visited the area recently. The Montgomery County Business Development Center, Fulton County Center for Regional Growth, and National Grid were very gracious in sponsoring this event. Typically, Mr. Mullis does not accommodate regional apprais-als of this type, but agreed to do so because of a fondness for our area based upon past professional dealings here. After taking a full day to visit several of our business parks and potential build-ing sites, he gave a follow-up evaluation to several business and political leaders from both Fulton and Montgomery counties. Mr. Mullis evoked many of the positive characteristics of our region including a good number of quality business parks with suitable building sites, the possibility of future rail access, good interstate access and our wonderful progressive community col-lege. He also cited the potential for new sites including Tryon Park. Although he did not shy away from enumerating some of the less than desirable aspects of our region, all in all, his assess-ment was good. He concluded we are well positioned for future development if we use our assets wisely. Personally, I believe the two most important points to come out of the discussion is the critical need to think and act regionally, and the importance of cooperation. It is imperative to build upon the assets we have within the Fulton Montgomery region, we must look beyond the political boundaries, and act in the best interest of the whole.

Thank you Mark Kilmer

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201 South Melcher Street • Johnstown • 518.762.5488Established in 1992 www.pineviewcommons.com

”Your Friends, Just Around The Corner”Please feel free to call to schedule a tour.

We will be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding the adult home level of care and the Assisted Living Program.A

Lou Mosher, ownerPh: 518 842-7370 – Toll Free: 1-800-842-7370Fax: 518 842-1625 – lbmosher@verizon.net

AMSTERDAMOVERHEAD DOOR CO. INC.

Since 1924 403 West Main Street, PO Box 366, Amsterdam, New York 12010

4X Heaven was established in 1986. They are located at the foot of the Adirondack Mountains in upstate New York. While doing repairs, sell parts, accessories and perform installations they specialize in transfer cases, gear set ups, lift kit installations, repair drive shafts, replace axles, u-joints, yokes, and almost everything that is 4WD related. Our technicians also have the ability to do maintenance and repairs on cars. If you are looking for Genuine Dana/Spicer replacement parts, they have them. They have a large inventory of axles, u-joints, ring and pinions at excellent prices for many domestic vehicles. Yukon Gear is another line of ring and pinion that they carry. These ring and pinions are of top quality. Although you probably can find less expensive gears, but price shouldn’t be your main motivation in ring and pinion replacement. You will not find better gears for less money! If you need a transfer case repaired or rebuilt, you have come to the right place. They take great pride in our work. We have quick turn around times for those who are looking for a repair. All of the remanufactured transfer cases are cleaned; sand blasted, painted and it arrives to you in factory condition. If you prefer to do your own work, we sell the bearings, gaskets, seals and all other internal parts for your case as long as they are still in production. 4X Heaven is also an authorized dealer for several aftermarket companies providing suspension systems, hard and soft bed cov-ers, performance exhausts, bedliners, dress up accessories to make your vehicle stand out in the crowd. The list is extensive. You can dress up your vehicle with the hottest products on the market. Whatever your 4WD needs may be; they are here to help get you back on the road.

Gloversville’s4X Heaven

Has New Look

4X Heaven is known for installing lift kits and acces-sories, repairing four wheel drive problems, doing driveshaft and driveline repairs along with transfer case teardowns and rebuilds. However, 4X Heaven also does NYS safety/emis-sion inspections along with general maintenance and repairs on all cars and trucks. Just call 725-1203 or go on line to schedule an appointment www.4xheaven.com. Another ser-vice that is new to the area is rust proofing and it is done here by our factory trained sprayers.

Rust Proofing Is Not Undercoating Living in the Northeast has its perks, however rust is not one of them. After years of doing vehicle repairs, the one common element on all of them has been rust. We all know how much it costs to purchase and maintain a vehicle, so why not prolong the life of the vehicle with a procedure that will absolutely prevent rusting! Rust proofing is not undercoating! So what is the difference? Un-dercoating does work well in environments which are not harsh, unfortu-nately we live in a harsh environment so this method of prevention is not always beneficial. Rusting can still occur as moisture can seep under-neath the coating and cause rusting from the inside out. Rust proofing with our T40 product will get underneath moisture and create a barrier that will protect your vehicle from rusting. It will not void a manufacturer’s warranty. 4X Heaven has become a dealer of Krown Rust Proofing. This sys-tem is environmentally friendly as it is a vegetable based product. This unique process will lubricate and protect all parts of your vehicle. (See chart) Prices for a car start at $119.95 and it does need to be done an-nually. You can even try it on your summer lawn and garden equipment or your winter snow plowing/blowing equipment. We sell this unique product in a spray can along with a windshield protectorate and several different cleaning agents by Krown.n

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Greenscapes Landscaping, Inc.

Glen Henry, PresidentResidential & Commercial

Lawns & LandscapesPARADISE POINT RD.MAYFIELD, NY 12117

518 661-5055 Fax: 518 661-6998

The Fulton County Baseball & Sports Hall of Fame will be holding its 2013 Inductions on Saturday October 12, 2013 at Parkhurst Field in Gloversville NY between innings of a Vintage Baseball Game. The game will be played that day between the Whatley Pioneers of Western Massachusetts and the local A., J. & G Team, which is being compiled of former Gloversville Little Leaguers who once played at the historic Parkhurst Field site and have gone on to play professionally. The start-ing Pitcher for the Whately Pioneers will be New York Yankee Legend Jim Bouton, while the Manager of the A., J. & G Team will be Major League Coaching Legend Jack McKeon. Set to be inducted will be players from the old New York State League Teams that played in Johnstown & Gloversville from 1895-1907. Inductees will include Jack Chesbro (Johnstown Buckskins 1895/NY Yankees/MLB HOF’er), Cupid Childs (MLB 1888-1901/A.,J&G’s 1902), George Bell (A.J.,G’s 1904-1905/MLB 1907-1911), Howard Earl (MLB 1890-1891/A.,J.&G’s 1904-1907) and Joe Birmingham (A.,J.&G’s 1906/MLB 1906-1921). According to event Co-Chairman Mike Hauser, “We are excited to be blending our traditional HOF concept with a Vintage Game to be played at an historic site such as Parkhurst Field where some of the2013 Inductees actually played over 100 years ago. We are taking the concept a step further by creating a team that honors the A., J. & G teams and players who played on this site with former Gloversville Lit-tle League Players, who also began their baseball careers on the very same patch of land several decades later,” adds David Karpinski, Presi-dent of Gloversville Little League and Co-Chairman of the event.“Both teams will be wearing throwback uniforms consistent with those worn by their respective teams at the turn of the century, while playing by MLB Rules in place at that time. Adding such modern day legends as Bouton and McKeon will add to the excitement of the day and provide a wonderful memory not only for the players participating in the actual game, but for the residents of Fulton County & Upstate NY who will have the opportunity to witness this historic event,” comments Hauser. ThismarksMcKeon’sfirstmanagingjobsinceheretiredastheMi-

ami Marlins Manager at the end of the 2011 Season. Prior to that, McKeon had guided the Florida Marlins to the 2003 World Series Championship over the NY Yankees. McKeon has been in the game of Baseball profes-sionally for 64 years and has managed the Kansas City Royals (1973-75), Oakland A’s (1977-78), San Diego Padres (1988-90), Cincinnati Reds (1997-2000) and the Florida/Miami Marlins (2003-2005 & 2011). McKeon is the only manager in the history of Baseball to win over 1,000 games in both the Minor Leagues & the Major Leagues. Along the way, he earned Major League Baseball’s Manager of the Year Award in 131 Queensboro Manor Road, Gloversville, NY 12078 Phone: 518-725-5565 www.fchof.com 1999 & 2003, while becoming the oldest person to win a World Series in 2003 at the age of 72 when he guided the Florida Marlins past the New York Yankees. Bouton, who authored the controversial book Ball Four, a tell all diary & memoir of his playing days as a MLB Player, will start the game for the Pioneers. Bouton’s Major League Career spanned from 1963to 1978, with the NY Yankees, Seattle Pilots, Houston Astro’s and Atlanta Braves. He was a 1963 All-Star and a World Series Champion with the NY Yankees in 1962. His World Series Pitching Record is2-1, with a 1.48 ERA. At the conclusion of the game, a roadside ceremony will take place in which representatives from the Fulton County Museum will be on hand tohelpunveil theveryfirstFultonCountySportsHistoricalSocietyroadmarker that denotes that Baseball has been played at that site since 1906. The Parkhurst Field Museum chronicles the history of the facility since 1906 and will be open to the public that day. Admission to the game is a $5 donation to the groups HOF Fund. Gates open at Noon and the Vintage Game/Ceremonies will begin at 1pm. Parkhurst Field/Gloversville Little League is located at 50Harrison Street in Gloversville. For more information, visit www.fchof.com or contact Mike Hauser at 518-725-5565. You can also visit the “Parkhurst Field” or “ Fulton County Baseball & Sports HOF” Facebook Pages. n

Vintage Baseball Game and Fulton County Baseball &Sports Hall of Fame Inductions Scheduled at Parkhurst Field

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COLDWELL BANKERArlene M. Sitterly, Inc.

363 N. Comrie Ave., Johnstown, NY 12095518 762-9885 • Fax 518 762-3846

info@coldwellbankerams.comEach Office is Independently Owned and Operated

The State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill is an accredited college that is primarily baccalaureate and residential. The College has an enroll-ment of 2,600 students in 54 programs in Agriculture and Natural Resources, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Business. An economic engine for rural New York, SUNY Cobleskill is home to a wide array of continuing education and professional development Program Description SUNY Cobleskill’s Weekend College at Fulton-Montgomery Com-munity College (FM) upholds the academic quality, values, and expectations of the State University of New York while responding to the needs of adults in Fulton and Montgomery counties. This Bachelor of Business Administration degree completion is designed for indi-viduals, with an associate degree, wanting to advance their careers, change professions or complete their education. Individuals who find weekday classes inaccessible, on-line cours-es undesirable, or evening programs difficult to mesh with career and family responsibilities will appreciate this cohort program. The Bachelor of Business Administration program is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and skills needed to broaden their techni-cal expertise and enable them to become more effective managers in technology-focused organizations.The upper-division degree completion is designed to provide seamless transfer opportunities for students with AAS degrees in Business Administration, or 60 equiva-lent credits, with no significant credit loss.Classes are offered in a traditional room setting to a co-hort of eligible students. Curriculum is suited towards working adult learners. Courses are offered in eight-week blocks on Saturdays at FM. Students are full-time, enrolled in 12 credits each semester, taking two courses at a time.

For further information contact:Office of Professional and Continuing Education

State University of New YorkCobleskill, NY 12043

518-255-5528pace@cobleskill.edu

www.cobleskill.edu/pace

For further information contact:Student Development

Fulton-Montgomery Community CollegeJohnstown, NY 12095

518-736-3622 ext 8161andrea.scribner@fmcc.suny.edu

www.fmcc.edu

Bachelor’s Degree at Fulton-MontgomeryCommunity CollegeWeekend BBA Program

This program is ideally suited for those who hold an AAS degree in Business Administration, or equivalent 60 credits, with a 2.25 GPA. Recommended prerequisite courses can be found at www.cobleskill.

edu/pace. For more information contact SUNY Cobleskill PACE Of-fice at 518-255-5528 or FM Student Development Center at 518-736-3622 extension 8161.n

Principles of Financial ManagementInternational BusinessComparative EconomicsFundamentals of Financial PlanningOperations ManagementManagement Policy & Issues

Human Resources ManagementEthics and ManagementInternship Orientation at SUNY CobleskillManagement CommunicationsInternational MarketingAdvertising and Promotion

EntrepreneurshipOrganizational PsychologyInternshipInternship ReportingLiberal Arts and SciencesGeneral Electives

Courses:

Many students take advantage of the new Weekend College Bachelor’s degree completion program in Business Administration.

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On Thursday, September 12th HFM Prevention Council had their BAH that was held at the Chamber office in the Rotunda. They also showcased artwork, poetry, and various forms of creative expression by people in recovery and other friends of HFM Prevention Council. Those who attended the BAH enjoyed the lovely art displays, and some great networking with the HFM Staff. The Council is governed by a board of directors made up of dedicated volunteers. Their staff is made up of Educators and Certified Prevention Professionals. They maintain two offices, one in Johnstown for Fulton and Montgomery Counties and the other in Lake Pleasant for Hamilton County. The Johnstown Of-fice also contains a training room that accommodates 25 people and is available for use if the purpose coincides with our mission. The HFM Training Consortium organizes professional development classes and workshops for parents and families. n

HFM Prevention Council and the Jan Conkhrite Band Hosts

BUSINESS HOURSAFTER

Members of the Jan Conkrite Band perform at the BAH.

Chamber members as well as the public view the artwork displayed in the Rotundo.

A wonderful display of food was served for the guests.

St. Mary’s Center for Complementary Therapies has been of-fering 8-consecutive sessions of “Yoga for Everyone” which began on September 9. Classes were taught by Abbey Ballard, Certified KripaluYoga Teacher. “Yoga for Everyone” is a gentle approach to creating balance and harmony in the body, mind and spirit. The fundamental princi-ples of alignment, breath-work and relaxation will be learned. Stu-dents were introduced to the postures in a progressive sequence

with the emphasis on increasing flexibility, lengthening the spine, increasing body awareness and reducing tension in the body. Be-ginners and the more experienced were invited to attend. Yoga for Everyone is offered in a series of eight consecutive classes held at the Inman Center, (Back of Building 2nd Level) 53 Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam, NY 12010. For more informa-tion, please call Sr. Rita Jean DuBrey, Director of the Center for Complementary Therapies at (518) 841-7146. n

St. Mary’s Center for Complementary Therapies, “Yoga for Everyone”

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It’s a big honor for a local health plan! CDPHP has been rated the #1 health insurance company in the country for its efforts to engage consumers in wellness activities. That’s according to the EveryMove 100 Health Insurance Index, which rates plans based on accessibility of information and support, and the impact of community involvement activities. The EveryMove 100 is a list of the top 100 health insurance compa-nies that are making significant strides in engaging with consumers to help them take better control of their health. The index was designed to help consumers make the most informed decisions as they enter into state-based marketplaces, as mandated by the Affordable Care Act. “CDPHP understands that consumers are more likely to make better health care choices when they have the right tools and information,” said Dr. John D. Bennett, president and CEO, CDPHP. “Putting our members in the driver’s seat empowers them to make informed deci-sions. We’re proud and honored to be acknowledged for our efforts.” “I am delighted to see that CDPHP is at the top of the list for the The EveryMove 100 Health Insurance Index,” said Nirav R. Shah, MD, MPH, the commissioner of health for New York State. “CDPHP has demonstrated over and over again its strong commitment to empower-ing individuals to improve their health by taking preventive measures and making smart lifestyle choices. I want to congratulate John Bennett and his team at CDPHP for this well-deserved national recognition.” The five primary categories the index evaluated include: •Social media presence and interactions •Mobile investments •Website statistics •Customer support access •Current consumer satisfaction n

Johnstown’s LaVilla Dog Works, mak-ers of handmade dog collars and leashes, announces the opening of their online store. Co-owner Gina Papa explains that an online store was not part of LaVilla’s original busi-ness plan, but after having their retail store open for a year and getting so many requests to ship their handmade items around the country, Gina says the online store was a “no brainer”. “The very first day our retail store was open we had a customer in that was visiting from Florida. Throughout the next year she would con-tact us through email and phone calls to order and pay for new collars & leashes for the dogs in her family. Now with the online store, she’ll be able to order, pay, and arrange shipping all at once with just the click of a few buttons.” Co-owner Fred Henry believes that the tourists and vacationers that have come to the store and visited LaVilla’s booths at local festivals and events, plus the marketing done with Facebook has really helped spread the word across the country about LaVilla Dog Works’ hand-made dog collars and leashes. The online store can be accessed at www.LaVillaDogWorks.comAlso available on the website is information about the construction and care of the handmade items, retail store hours, and lots of photos of happy customers in their custom made items! LaVilla Dog Works is located at 11 S. Market St. Johnstown and can be reached at 518-762-BARK (2275). n

LaVilla Dog Works, LLC Opens

Online Store

CDPHP Rated #1 Nationwide For Consumer Health Engagement

The St. Mary’s Healthcare Center for Complementary Therapies is pleased to sponsor “A Day for Women: Relaxation and Renewal” fo-cusing on the topic, “What’s Up with Downsizing?” The program will be offered on Saturday, October 5, 2013 from 9:30 am – 2:15 pm in the Carondelet Auditorium at 380 Guy Park Avenue in Amsterdam. The presenter is Cecilia Amendolia; please join Cecilia as she shares her magnificent journey of downsizing and discovering the Spiritual “Up” in the world of downsizing. Coffee and refreshments will begin at 9:30 am with lunch provided at noon. Registration is required by October 1, 2013. Please contact Sr. Rita Jean DuBrey, Director of the Center for Complementary Therapies at (518) 841-7146 to register or for more information. n

“A Day for Women:Relaxation and Renewal”

Healing Touch Level II Offered by St. Mary’s

Healing Touch Level 2 will be offered by The Center for Complemen-tary Therapies at St. Mary’s Hospital, Amsterdam, on Saturday, October 12from 9am to 6pm; and Sunday, October 13 from 9am to 5pm. The program will be held in the auditorium at the Carondelet Pavil-ion, 380 Guy Park Avenue in Amsterdam. Sr. Rita Jean DuBrey, Certi-fied Healing Touch Practitioner and Instructor/Director of the Center for Complementary Therapies will be the instructor. This continuing education program provides 16 continuing education contact hours and is for registered nurses, physicians, body therapists, counselors, psychotherapists, other health professionals and individuals desiring an in-depth understanding and practice of healing work using energy based concepts. For workshop information, please contact Sr. Rita Jean DuBrey, Di-rector of the Center for Complementary Therapies at (518) 841-7146. n

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Grandma Millie’s Bakery was very excited to receive the Award for “The Best of Show” for all the Concessions at the Fonda Fair 2013 !!This year, they had 2 Booths at the Fair (one along the midway at the end of Scott Hall and one under the grandstands to resemble a cozy Grandma’s kitchen). Prior to the start of the Fair, they spent days cleaning and painting and putting up decorative items and signage. And, they made (donated) a cake to resemble the oldest building on the fairgrounds from sheet cakes and 300 cupcakes for their cake and ice cream social. They were so surprised and excited to receive such an award. Grand-ma Millie’s Bakery were told they “went above and beyond”. They thought were just doing as they were supposed to do. Above and be-yond is what we always try to do. They had a wonderful and exhausting time at the Fonda Fair. This made their day/week!n

Grandma Millie’s Takes Best in Show at Fair

Gift of Music

Nathan Littauer Nursing Home is reaching out to the commu-nity. They are looking for donations of new and used ipods. The staff at the Nursing Home is collecting ipods and itune cards for the resi-dents at Nathan Littauer Nursing Home. Give a gift of music to a resident. The Nursing Home is asking you to help them reach their goal of 84 ipods an a library of songs. Drop off your donation at Nathan Littauer Nursing Home, 99 East State Street, Gloversville. Contact Rachael Johnson at 773-5693 for more information.n

October is Spinal Health Month October is National Spinal Health Month, and in celebration of this, there will be a Wellness Event held on October 4th and 5th. Health and wellness are always the primary focus in my Chiropractic office, every day, week and month. I am especially looking forward to this event however, because it will include presentations, activities and informa-tion on a variety of ways for people to influence their own wellness. Incuded among the presentations will be chiropractic, exercise, yoga, nutrition, chemical sensitivity, hypnosis, Reiki, massage, and more! The event will begin on Friday evening 6:30-8:30 pm at Alpin Haus Fitness in Amsterdam, where participants will enjoy a fitness class, a tour of the facility and information on massage. Day 2 of the event will take place at Perthshire on Route 30, from 10-3. There will be a schedule of alternating presentations with dynamic activities, including yoga, fitness and dance instruction to name a few. There are at least 4 chamber members involved in this event! If you or someone you care about is ready to take control of your own health, this is the event for you! Call Dr. Nancy Radigan’s office at 518-883-4456, for more informa-tion or to register!n

A consortium of HFM BOCES, its component school districts, Ful-ton-Montgomery Community College and 16 regional businesses are one of 16 winners in a statewide competition that will help prepare high school students for high-skill jobs in technology, manufacturing and healthcare. Students will earn an associate degree at no cost to their families and will be first in line for jobs with participating companies when they graduate. Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the “groundbreaking pro-gram will give students across the state the opportunity to earn a col-lege degree without taking on significant debt from student loans.” HFM BOCES District Superintendent Patrick Michel said the local grant application asked for $2.7 million for the region. “This is exciting news for our students and our communities. The grant will allow us to redesign public education in our region, providing students access to high-paying jobs and an associate’s degree from FMCC,” Dr. Michel said. The NYS Pathways in Technology Early College High School (NYS P-TECH) partnerships will provide nearly 6,000 students with a high school diploma, college degree and pathway to a job. New York is the first to take the ‘P-TECH’ program statewide through an initiative that links education to regional economic development. NYS P-TECH was announced as part of the Governor’s 2013-2014 Executive Budget and will receive additional funding and support through the State Education Department. Pending negotiation and approval of each applicant’s budget, the winners will spend the 2013-14 school year recruiting students, build-ing partnerships and training teachers and principals, and will enroll their first class of students in September 2014. n

HFM Partnership WinsP-TECH Grant

High school students will earn college degrees and be first in line for jobs

Chamber Business 9News

Otsego County Chamber of Commerce Wins the Business

Council Chamber of the Year Award The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce has been named the winner of The Business Council of New York State’s Chamber of the Year award. This award, presented at The Business Council’s 2013 Annual Meeting on Thursday, September 26, honors an outstanding Chamber of Commerce and its leadership team. “Under the leadership of Executive Director Barbara Ann Heegan, the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce has thrived, showing that hard work, commitment to membership, and strong leadership can grow an organization,” said Heather C. Briccetti, Esq., president & CEO of The Business Council of New York State, Inc. “Through a collaborative approach the organization has developed notable new programs, established new partnerships and developed best prac-tices that can be replicated around the state.” “We are honored to receive this prestigious award as an orga-nization working hard on behalf of our members and the business community in Otsego County,” said Barbara Ann Heegan, president and CEO of the Otsego Chamber of Commerce. “We are dedicated to bringing growth in our membership by creating member to member programs and services that bring value and awareness of the quality of life we have to offer here in Otsego County. We are a proud partner with The Business Council of New York State in advocating for busi-nesses across New York state.” The Business Council Chamber of the Year Award is given each year to a Chamber of Commerce that displays a positive commit-ment to pro-business activities within their community and the state. Nominated Chambers are judged on factors including: the quality pro-grams and services provided, fiscal responsibility demonstrated, and commitment to membership and the community. Located in Oneonta, N.Y., the 520-member Otsego County Chamber of Commerce seeks to continually improve the overall busi-ness climate in Otsego County. It strives to create an atmosphere which attracts investment; builds a positive, forward-thinking busi-ness community; and partners with government, groups, individuals and institutions. In the past year, the Otsego Chamber has grown its member-ship by 28 percent, adding 115 new members. Among the many no-table projects that make the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce deserving of this year’s award, the organization: developed a strong college intern program with the SUNY Cooperative Ed Initiative, de-veloped a partnership with Broome Community College to provide courses to county residents, provided seminars and educational pro-grams though guest speakers, and significantly expanded networking opportunities for members and the community.n

Members of the Otsego County Chamber of Commercehold a Ribbon Cutting

Several years ago, the Fulton and Mont-gomery County Region was targeted as a potential site for a major private economic development project. J. M. Mullis, Inc., a national site selection consultant, had been retained by the Company to find potential sites for this project. J. M. Mullis identified a 300+/- acre parcel of land just south of the Johnstown Industrial Park in Montgomery County as a viable location for this Company. Fulton and Montgomery Counties partnered to identify a plan to get critical municipal services to this site. Unfortunately, a nationwide recession resulted in the company stopping work on this project. Shortly thereafter, business leaders in Fulton and Montgomery County formed the CEO Roundtable. One of the CEO Roundtable’s goals is to collaborate and plan regionally. To that end, the CEO Round-table prepared a report titled, “Regional Business Plan for Fulton and Montgomery Counties.” The Plan identified two (2) overarching themes: A. Create a Business Friendly Climate for the Region:Creating and sustaining a “Business Friendly Climate” is critical to the Region’s economic success and will encourage businesses to remain, locate, grow and develop. The goal of creating a “Business Friendly Climate” drives all of the other goals and objectives included in this Plan. B. Retain Existing Businesses in the Region:The growth in most local economies comes from the expansion of exist-ing businesses. While attracting new businesses into the Region is im-portant, equal attention must be given to retaining existing businesses.

To achieve success, the Regional Business Plan identified six (6) goals: Goal 1: Educate and Train the Region’s Students for the 21st Century Workforce Goal 2: Develop Large and Small Shovel-Ready Sites Goal 3: Market the Region Goal 4: Improve the Region’s Quality of Life Goal 5: Extend Water, Sewer, Utilities, and Broadband Service throughout the Region Goal 6: Lower Local Property Tax Burden in the Region

The CEO Roundtable is progressively working to implement this Re-gional Plan. In order to assess how well the Fulton and Montgomery County Region is prepared to attract major companies using national site selectors, the Fulton County Center for Regional Growth and the Montgomery County Business Development Center invited J. M. Mul-lis to visit our region and assess our strengths and weaknesses and to report on this Region’s preparedness to attract major companies. J. M. Mullis was selected because of its previous experience and knowledge of the Region. Mike Mullis, President and CEO of J. M. Mullis, Inc. has reviewed labor, census and socioeconomic data for the Region, toured existing shovel-ready sites and buildings, met with National Grid and met with local economic development and business leaders. Mr. Mullis will be presenting his findings and recommendations to local political and business leaders this morning and then submitting a written re-port to the Fulton County Center for Regional Growth and Montgomery County Business Development Center. The CEO Roundtable, Fulton County Center for Regional Growth and Montgomery County Business Development Center believe that Mr. Mullis’ input will provide valuable insights into this Region’s ability to attract major companies and to identify what steps this Region should take to better position itself to do so.n

Fulton County Centerfor Regional Growth

Makes Announcement

You can contact Gina DaBiere-Gibbs, Tourism Director at 725-0641 fax 725-0643, email at tourism@fultonmontgomeryny.org and visit the tourism website at 44lakes.com

10 Tourism Talk

ByGina DaBiere-Gibbs,

Tourism Director

Visitor Readiness Workshop Museums, historic sites and cultural organizations who want to attract more visitors are encouraged to register for the October 22 Visitor Readiness Workshop sponsored by the New York Cultural Heritage Tourism Network and the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor. The workshop takes place from 9am to 4pm at the Ramada Syracuse, 1305 Buckley Road. “This event is designed for board members, staff and volunteers of cultural and historic sites and organizations in New York State, and will cover a wide range of topics related to visitor readiness, outreach and communication,” said Lori Solomon, Director of Tourism Development and Marketing for the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor. “A team of panelists will discuss their experiences and advise on strate-gies for assessing a visitor’s first impressions, staff training, interpreta-tion of exhibits, brochures, and spreading a positive message about a facility.” Panelists include representatives of the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor, Route 20 Association, the Museum Association of New York, Erie Canal Museum, Peterboro Museum, the Seward House Museum, Sonnenberg Gardens, the Gerritt Smith Estate National His-toric Landmark, and regional tourism agencies. Registration is $45 for New York Cultural Heritage Tourism Net-work members and $55 for non-members and includes the all-day workshop, luncheon and keynote speaker, and a take-home workbook regarding visitor readiness. To register, visit http://nychtn.com/rsvp/signup.html or call 315-521-3985. n

Route 29A Chain Of Lakes Map T h e 2013 Route 29A Chain of Lakes Map is printed and ready

for distribution. This map is one of many brochures that the Tourism Department produces to attract tourists to the area. The Route 29A Chain of Lakes Map is an informa-tional map highlighting dining, shopping, lodging, rec-reational services, and attractions in close proximity to the lakes found in the Route 29A area including Peck, Caroga, Canada, and Pine. Updates were com-pleted for continued distribution to businesses and attractions in Fulton County. The previous version was distributed this past spring and summer via

local businesses, information centers, trade shows, goody bags, and many other venues. This map is a companion

piece to the Fulton County Travel Guide and the Great Sacandaga Lake Map. Fulton County is a four-season destination regardless of the weath-er; there is always something to do. With fall in full swing, leaf peep-ing, craft fairs, and apple orchards are some of the activities bringing visitors to Fulton County. This map is a great piece to aid in planning a day trip or weekend getaway. It is never too early to start planning for next summer’s lake experience. And there is plenty to do in the winter including skiing, ice fishing, and snowmobiling. The maps are available at the Chamber office, Gloversville and the Fulton County Visitor Center, Vail Mills. n

Sixth AnnualWalleye Ice Fishing Derby Scheduled For Jan. 25, 2014 The Sixth Annual Walleye Ice Fishing Derby has been scheduled for Saturday, January 25, 2014 from 7am to 3pm on the Great Sacan-daga Lake, presented by the Fulton County Tourism Department and Fuel-N-Food, Inc. and sponsored by Frank’s Gun & Tackle Shop, Inc. This year, 1750 entrants will be allowed in the contest on a first-come, first-served basis. Entry fee is $40 and registration forms will be mailed to a database of over 3200 participants. All entries must be received no later than December 31, 2013, but don’t wait because this event sold out within two weeks last year. At the contest, there will be $1649 in prizes awarded per hour based on weight of fish entry: $599 1st prize; $400 2nd prize; $300 3rd prize; $200 4th prize; $100 5th prize; $50 6th prize. It is a catch-and-release tournament. All paid and registered entrants also will be entered into a drawing for three recreational vehicles, with all prize win-ners drawn or awarded at the conclusion of the event at 4pm at Lanzi’s on the Lake, 1751 State Highway 30, Mayfield. There also will be “door prizes” awarded throughout the day. For more information and a complete list of rules, please contact the Fulton County Tourism Department 725-0641 or tourism@fulton-montgomeryny.org or call Fuel-N-Food at 661-6917. Sponsorship op-portunities are available for businesses; please call the Chamber for details. Again this year, the Great Sacandaga Lake Fisheries Federation is holding their ice fishing contest the same day. In this tournament, you can win prizes for pike, perch, and trout. For more information or to register, please visit their website at www.gslff.com. n

Visitors Center Fall/Winter Hours The Vail Mills Visitors Center, located at the corners of State Routes 29 and 30, will have special October hours following Columbus Day of Friday-Monday 10am-4pm. The Visitors Center will remain open with winter hours of 10:00am-4:00pm on Saturdays and Sundays during November through April. Our wonderful Visitors Center staff members, Bill VanVoast and Eunie Davis, will continue to be our Fulton County Ambassadors. Brochure updates to stock our popular information cen-ter are always welcome. n

Anniversaries&Snapshot of New Members 11

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Chamber

The following businesses realize the value of their Chamber investment and have renewed their membership in the month of September. Please note these members and the year they joined! Thank you to all our renewing members.

AnniversariesMember

UPcomingChamber Member Events!

of our New MembersSnapshotThe Professional Security Training Institute

40-42 West Main StreetJohnstown, NY 12095

(518) 762-1533

518 Grille 128 Polar Plaza Rd

Amsterdam, NY 12010(518) 843-2233

Congratulations!

Less than 5 Years

Top Quality Home Care Agency, L.L.C. ........................2012Country Valley Veterinary Clinic .....2012Home Helpers & Direct Link of Amsterdam .............................2011Kwiat Eye and Laser Surgery .........2011Fitzgerald’s Bookkeeping & Tax Service .............................2011O’Connors Pub ...............................2011NHD Smart Communications NY, L.L.C. ....2010Blackmon, John H. .........................2009SkyHeart Studio..............................2009

5 to 9 Years

Mead Plumbing & Heating L.L.C. ...2008Cranesville Properties, L.L.C. .........2008County Waste .................................2008Glen Animal Hospital ......................2008R. H. Crown Co., Inc.......................2008Hermance, Deborah R.; D.D.S. ......2007Boyd’s Motorworks, Inc. .................2007Pine Lake Park & Campground ......2007Becker, Bruce and Bobbi ................2006

Woodrow Wilson Townhomes ........2006Petrelia, Carole; of Coldwell Banker-....... Arlene M. Sitterly ....................2006Wildlife Sports & Educational Museum ..............2006Long, Selena; of Coldwell Banker- Arlene M. Sitterly ....................2006Weldner, Loretta .............................20064X Heaven & Krown Rust Prevention ..............................2005Bouchey & Clarke Benefits, Inc. .....2005Ruggiero Realty, L.L.C. ..................2005Richmond’s Reflections ..................2005Empower Federal Credit Union ......2005Whittaker, Robert, G.; Appraisal .....2005C.F.I. Construction, Inc. ..................2005First Friends Preschool & Daycare .2005Luczynski, Edwin, A.; Accountant ...2005Frank & Sons Body Works, Inc. ......2005Subway of Broadalbin.....................2005Nickel, Jonathan A., M.D. ...............2004Shannon-Rose Design ...................2004

10 to 20 Years

Southern Adirondack Pines Campground and Cabins ........2003

Miracle Ear .....................................2003L&L Embroidery, Inc. ......................2002T.M. Electric ....................................2002Maple Hill Farms .............................2000Edward Valentine, M.D. ..................1999Egelston Oil Company ....................1999Anthony’s Dog Grooming ...............1998Jablonski Builders...........................1998Don’s Electric & Plumbing ..............1998Milk Train, Inc. ................................1998B&M Leather, Inc. ...........................1997Johnstown Animal Clinic .................1992Board of Cooperative Educational Services ..............1990Robert J. Hoy Agency, Inc. .............1986Wells Fargo Advisors, L.L.C. ..........1985Beebie Printing and Art Agency, Inc. .......................1985

Over 20 Years

Gloversville Palace Diner ...............1981Edgerson, Inc. ................................1978

10/8 - United Way 2014 Campaign Kick Off Breakfast at SMH Carondelet Auditorium. Must call to reserve Complimen-tary tickets call 842-6650.

10/10 - United Way of Montgomery County Chicken Parm Dinner at Raindancer. $12 donation dine-in or take out. Con-tact Fred Quist for tickets at 842-6650

10/19 & 20 - Elizabth Cady Stanton Womens Consortium 12th Annual Antiques Show & Sale at the Johnstown Com-munity Center and Johnstown Senior Center 109 East Main

Street, Johnstown. Oct. 19th 10 am - 4 pm, Oct. 20th 11 am -3 pm. Make a day of it-food, drinks, and desserts available, from the Insurance Women of Fulton County. For more information please call 518-736-5130/ 518-762-7638. Admission $3.50...with ad $3.00

11/13 - HFM BOCES Business After Hours 4-6pm 2755 State Highway 67, Johnstown. Meet with school administra-tors, teachers and guidance counselors to help understand your qualifications for new employees that will be able to con-tribute to your company.

Chamber Events!MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THESE “DON’T MISS” EVENTS!!

For these events contact The Chamber at 725-0641 or email: events@fultonmontgomeryny.org

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2 North Main Street, Gloversville, New York 12078(518) 725-0641 • fax (518) 725-0643

E-mail: info@fultonmontgomeryny.orgWebsite: www.fultonmontgomeryny.org

1166 Riverfront Center, Amsterdam, New York 12010(518) 725-0641 • fax (518) 684-0111

E-mail: newsline@fultonmontgomeryny.orgWebsite: www.fultonmontgomeryny.org

June’s Hallmark Grand Opening and Ribbon CuttingOctober 4 • 1-1:30pm

Sanford Plaza, AmsterdamCome out and help us celebrate June Hallmark new storewith a Grand opening and Ribbon Cutting on October 4th.

Come on down and check out their new location, meet the staff,and help us cut the ribbon at their new location.

518 Grille Ribbon CuttingOctober 9 • 4-4:30 pmPolar Plaza, Amsterdam

Help us celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting at the new 518 Grille. Come in check out the new place, meet the staff, and help us cut the ribbon. Food and refreshments

will be available.

High Rollers Ribbon CuttingOctober 19 • 12-12:30pm4303 Route 30, Amsterdam

Come out to High Rollers and help us cut the ribbon! Meet the staff and check out High Rollers!

FMAG SeminarOctober 22 • 8-10am

Chamber Office 2 N. Main Street, GloversvilleLearn how to apply for funding for arts related programs at this

Fulton Montgomery Arts Grants Seminar.

Business After Hours Eccentric ClubNovember 7 • 5-7pm

109 Main Street, GloversvilleCome join us to kick-off the Holiday Season in Chamber tradition at

the Eccentric Club! Enjoy wonderful cuisine provided by the Eccentric Club and underwritten by Mackenzie and Tallent Attorneys at Law Firm Lorranie C. Dimond, Esq. Law Office. This is a free event for

Chamber members. Others are invited to attend at a $10 admission.

Chamber Education Committee Business After HoursNovember 13 • 4-6pm

HFM BOCES, 2755 Rte. 67, JohnstownThe Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend the Education

Committee’s Business After Hours. Business After Hour events are free for Chamber members. All other are invited to attend for a mini-

mal fee of $10.00 . RSVP required for planning purposes.

The Montgomery County Business Development Center (MCB-DC) has launched an intensive branding program designed to dis-cover, define and design the County’s competitive differentiator – or, what makes the County special so it can stand out in the market-place. The ultimate goal of this countywide initiative is to attract more residents, businesses and tourists to the County and to improve/maintain quality of life for existing citizenry. To bring outside objectivity to the project, Montgomery County has partnered with Nashville-based North Star Destination Strategies. North Star has helped develop community brands for more than 150communities in 37 states nationwide. As a result of their initial “Vision Survey” released in August, North Star is now conducting a customized Community-wide Online Survey. The questionnaire has been carefully crafted to determine Montgom-ery County’s strengths, weaknesses, challenges and opportunities. All who live and work in Montgomery County are invited and encouraged to participate in this important community-wide initiative. The survey can be found on http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Montgomery CommunitySurvey. Surveys can be completed online and submit-

ted electronically. Printed surveys will also be available at the MCB-DC, 9 Park Street, Fonda, NY. Surveys must be completed and sub-mitted by Monday, September 30th. Results of this survey will help the MCBDC and North Star de-velop a brand strategy that is relevant to Montgomery County’s cur-rent situation but also differentiates the County to consumers. “The research will not only tell our existing story, it will yield insights that point us in the direction of our desired future story,” says Jacki Meola, MCBDC Economic Development Specialist. “We have partnered with more than 170 communities across North America, and I can’t emphasize enough the importance of in-sights gleaned from community members,” stressed Don McEach-ern, CEO of North Star. “To learn what makes a community special, you have to go to the people who spend more than justtheir money and time there. You have to go to the people who spend their lives there.” If you are interested in learning more about Mont-gomery County’s branding initiative, you may go to http://www.mcbdc.org/press_releases.

Montgomery County Seeks Input of Community to Help Guide Branding Process