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Volume 28 No. 2 Spring 2014

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Is now the TIME to make Your Business Dream a Reality?

A wealth of opportunities exist for small businesses, but education is the key to buildingsuccess and avoiding costly mistakes.

StartUp Smart works with local experts to provide high quality seminars filled with practical tips and strategies that you can applyright away in your own business. In addition, each participant will have the opportunity to receive individual business counseling atno additional cost.

Even if your business is not a start up or you are unable to commit to a multi-week program- you still can take advantage ofattending any one of the fantastic sessions offered-for just $25 per class. Each of these sessions are facilitated by experts in their fieldand will provide you sound advice and strategies in every facet of your business.

All sessions are held in the Chamber’s Executive Education Center and include a continental breakfast.Registration: 7:30 ams; class begins at 7:45am and end at 9:00am.

Veterans who have started a business within the past 12 months or are thinking about starting a business are eligible forcomplimentary tuition to StartUp Smart. Please call 371-7748 for more information on the Chamber's Veteran EntrepreneurialTraining Program.

May 8 - Financing Options – Access to CapitalMost potential entrepreneurs have the best intentions, manydo not have the capital requirements to make their concept areality. In this session, you will learn about different lendingcriteria and financing options. After this session, you will bebetter equipped to address your business’s financial need.Finance experts from the banking and accountingindustries along with the Small Business Development Center(SBDC) will field your questions about accessing capital foryour business venture.

Panelists include John Skrobela, Business Advisor, SmallBusiness Development Center, University at Albany, RossPancoe, Assistant Vice President and Loan Officer, NYBusiness Development Corp and Walt Brady, Director ofLending, Community Loan Fund

May 15 - Digital Communications – Building YourArsenal to Mobile & Online SuccessLearn from a panel of top experts in Digital marketing to helpyou navigate the water of online and mobile communications.The panel will address strategic marketing opportunities thatare available to businesses to utilize content, blogging,inbound marketing, local and mobile optimization and digitalcommunications.

Panelists include Kim Hickok, Solutions Consultant atWeb Instinct and Rick Noel, Founder and CEO at eBiz ROI,Inc and Jenny Crawford, Owner, JC Sweet & Company

May 22 - Legal Issues and the Small BusinessUnderstanding the legal ramifications of decisions whenstarting a business can be overwhelming and expensive.In a panel discussion format, you will have the benefit ofthe expertise of a corporate attorney, CPA, IntellectualProperty Attorney and Commercial Insurance Agent todiscuss some of the steps that every Small Business Ownershould take to protect themselves, their business andtheir ideas.

Panelists include Frank C. Mayer, Esq., Bond, Schoeneck& King and Eric M. Leander, Attorney at Law, Couch,White, LLP

May 29 - Executive & Business Coaching PanelAn individual's mindset holds the key to what he/she canaccomplish. When it comes to success, this panel of businesscoaches and entrepreneurs will share expertise to encourageyou to strive for the highest levels of achievement. You willlearn to adopt the accountability mindset and learn how tofocus on the things that are within your control so you caneffect positive change and overcome obstacles.

Panelists include Judi Clements, President, Judi ClementsTraining and Development, Barbara Wisnom, Executive& Business Coach, The Third Zone, and Howard Litwak,Paradigm Associates

Presented by The Chamber of Southern Saratoga Countyand SEFCU

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TheMuseum of Innovation and Science(miSci) announced Carmel Patrick,

a non-profit management professionalwith more than 30 years of experience infundraising, grant writing, marketingand community development, has beenappointed Director of Development. Patrickcomes to miSci most recently from Schenec-tady County Community College, whereshe served as Executive Director of Devel-opment since 2010. Founded in 1934,miSci is the only science center in TechValley offering a multimedia experiencefor visitors of all ages.

Iam I can is seeking gently used women’sprofessional attire for our students to

use for interviews and other professionalendeavors. Please make us a part of yourspring cleaning and consider donating thatsuit, blouse or pair of shoes you’ve beenholding onto but never seem to wear! Weare a 501(c)3 organization that was createdto mentor girls in grades 9 - 12. Programsprovide needed encouragement, guidanceand advocacy to students as they navigatetheir high school years and move towardpost-graduation goals. To donate clothingplease contact board member Molly Chiangat mollyLchiang@gmail.com. If you havequestions about I am I can or would like totalk about mentoring or board memberpositions please contact Founder, AvonScherff at 518-688-3010 ext 102, emailAvon@scherffinsurance.com or visit ourwebsite at www.iamicanachieve.org.

Mother Teresa Academy in Clifton Parkis now enrolling for 2014 Summer

Camp. The program runs the week of June30th through the week of August 22nd.Each week will have a different theme toinclude Spanish camp, Outdoor camp,Fun & Fitness Camp, Cooking Camp,Art Camp, Animal Camp, Bible Campand Drama Camp. For further information,please contact 518-280-4227, Miss Debbie(info@motherteresaacademy.org) or Miss

Marie (office@motherteresaacademy.org).The Mother Teresa Academy Annual 5Krun is scheduled for June 7th at the HalfMoon Park; registration begins at 8 amand the race starts at 9 am. For furtherinformation or to register, call the Academyat (518) 857-2288.

On May 28th, in celebration of their50 year anniversary, the Holiday Inn

Saratoga Springs will unveil a 70-footmuseum-quality timeline telling the story ofthe hotel from initial campaigns to presentday. The timeline will include a “wall offame” of original investors, crucial develop-ments in Saratoga’s tourism history andspecial memories of hotel visitors. Thefull-service hotel and conference center,located in the historic downtown districtof Saratoga Springs, has welcomed count-less visitors for weddings, banquets,conferences, weekend getaways and familyvacations since 1964. For more informationplease visit www.saratogahi.com or call(518) 584-4550.

The ValleyCats begin their 2014 seasonat home on Friday, June 13 versus the

Connecticut Tigers. It will be the 13thseason of professional baseball at “TheJoe,” as the 'Cats look to defend theirNew York-Penn League championship title.The 2014 home schedule features 38unique theme nights, 14 extravagant fire-works displays, plenty of giveaways, andtons of exciting family entertainment.Promotions making their debut in 2014include Education Day (June 17), Glowin the Park Night (July 5), You Run theShow (August 25), Pirate Night (August13), Reality TV Night (August 2), andComicon with the 'Cats (June 14). The fullschedule and list of promotions are avail-able online at tcvalleycats.com.

Plum& Crimson Fine Interior Designcelebrates 10 great years this spring.

In honor of this milestone and the revampof their new studio they will be hosting a

celebratory party. For a sneak peek oftheir studio and further informationalong with great design tips visitwww.plumandcrimson.com

On Tuesdays, get two wood-fired pizzasto-go for $12 at Pasta Pane Rustic

Italian Bistro and Forno Bistro. Add a½ tray of Casa Insalata for just $6 more.Choose from the featured pizzas or you canselect the classic Margherita in place of afeatured Pizza. Call Pasta Pane at 371-5762or Forno Bistro at 581-2401 to place yourTuesday Take-out order.

The Capital District TransportationAuthority (CDTA) recently announced

a partnership with the Music Mobile tofurther awareness of CDTA’s bus safetyprogram. Capital Region kids designedand created posters with the help of MusicMobile that will be displayed on many ofCDTA’s buses all in the name of safety.The program is another element in CDTA’ssafety plan strategy to encourage customersto “Take Pride in their Ride” by adoptingsafety techniques and following “If YouSee Something, Say Something” policies.Anyone looking for more informationon CDTA’s bus safety program canvisit cdta.org or call (518) 482-8822.

New York City Ballet, one of the world’sforemost dance companies, will

present a diverse repertory of 14 stunningballets during its 2014 summer season atSaratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC),July 8 – 12. Showcased during the resi-dency will be iconic works by GeorgeBalanchine and Jerome Robbins as well ascontemporary ballets. “Nearly 50 yearsafter our Opening Season, it remains atremendous privilege for SPAC to host thisrevered company on our summer stage.”Said Marcia J. White, SPAC’s President andExecutive Director. Information and ticketsare available at spac.org

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June 9, 201411:30 AM -7:00 PMThe Edison Club891 River RoadRexford, NY

Join us at the beautiful Edison Club for a day of great golf, contests, and networking. Your dayincludes a round of golf with cart, buffet lunch, beverages and snacks on the course, andprizes. Lunch and registration begin at 11:30 AM; Shotgun start is 12:30.

· Enjoy a day on the links with colleagues, clients and prospects· Scramble Tournament includes putting, longest drive and closest to the pin contests· Enjoy cocktails and awards reception following the tournament· Great giveaways, raffle prizes and show-stopping silent auction items

Southern Saratoga County Chamber Angels, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 charitable entity.Contributions are deductible as allowed by law.

Hole in one contest prizes will include:Þ $10,000 CashÞ 32” TVÞ 2 Domestic Airline TicketsÞ Set of Callaway Irons & WoodsPartial proceeds will benefit the SouthernSaratoga County Chamber Angels, Inc.

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Opened in January, the Community Room at Clifton ParkCenter Mall is a meeting space for non-profits, community andschool groups, and more. Conveniently located inside the mallnear the Food Court, the 2,000-square-foot space contains theessential amenities for a meeting or gathering: private bathroom,free Wi-Fi, screen with projector for visual presentations, andthe ability to be configured any number of ways with chairsand/or tables.

The Community Room also features a mobile cooking unit –the new À la CART at CPC – equipped with a microwave con-vection oven, induction cook tops, blender, sink and refrigerator.The À la CART cooking demonstrations will be held in boththe Community Room and in Center Court, will be free andopen to the public, and will be lead by Clifton Park Center Mall

merchants, as well as chefs and cooks from the Capital Region.The month of May will begin a Wednesday Workshop series –nicknamed Healthy, Wealthy and Wise – in the CommunityRoom from 1:00-2:00 pm weekly. The workshops will focuson health and wellness, financial guidance, family issues, andmore, and may sometimes be accompanied by a cookingdemonstration.

Non-profits and certain school/community groups can utilizethe Community Room free of charge; for-profits will be chargeda nominal competitive fee. To reserve the space, be part of theWorkshop series or lead a cooking demonstration, contactWendy Page, DCG Development Director of Marketing, at518-383-0059, x117, or wendy@dcgdevelopment.com.

Women in Business Brown Bag SeminarBooks, Blogs & SitesDon’t miss this interactive Brown Bag! Gain wisdom and insight from fellow Chamber

members on their favorite books, blogs and website discoveries. This session is guaranteed to provide you with newresources for expert advice, new trends and tips to help advance you in your business and personal life. A comprehensivelist of all the books, blogs and websites discussed will be compiled during the event- which all attendees will receive.

Everyone is asked to bring along their favorite business book or names of their favorite blog and/or website and will havethe option to share at least one tip, best practice or trend.

The Brown Bag seminar is facilitated by Judy Brinkman, co-owner of Life’s 2 Short LLC. Judy is a facilitator and licensedNYS educator with over 20 years of experience designing innovative, informative and interactive workshops and activitiesthat gain positive results.

When: Wednesday, 6/18, 12 Noon — 1pmWhere: Chamber Executive Education CenterCost: General Admission: $15 Chamber members: No costRegister: By 6/17 at www.southernsaratoga.org or call 371-7748- Seating is limited!

Refreshments will be served, bring your own lunch if desired.

Baskets of Hope ProgramMembers of the Women in Business Committee will be assembling items for their Baskets of Hope program- to benefitthe women and children being served by Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Services of Saratoga County (DVRC) onWednesday, May 14 in the Chamber office. Donations of all women’s essential care and toiletry items as well as small giftbags are needed for this assembly. Items are gratefully accepted at the Chamber office during regular business hours and atall Women in Business Events. Committee members are also working on the Backpacks of Hope project. New backpacksfilled with school supplies will be assembled at the Chamber on August 20th. The backpacks will also benefit DVRC.

Donations for Baskets of Hope and Backpacks of Hope are accepted at the Chamber office. Thank you to the manygenerous members who have supported this program for the past 9 years! Your contributions have made a positivedifference in the lives of local families seeking help for domestic violence issues.

2014 Women in Business Committee Sponsor:

The Community Room at Clifton Park Center Mall

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2014 Chamber Annual Awards DinnerChamber members and guests gathered on March 27th

at the beautiful Hall of Springs for The Chamber Annual Awards Dinner.

It’s impossible to know where to start in extending thanks to all who contributed to this wonderful evening- including thefantastic Annual Awards Dinner Committee members, all our valued sponsors, the gracious Mazzone Hospitality staff at the Hall ofSprings and all our fantastic Chamber members who were in attendance!

The highlight of this special evening was the presentation of the Annual Achievement Awardsto the following deserving Chamber members:

FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTIA ~ Endurance Award WinnerFrom left: Wendy Rosher- Ellis Medicine, Jessica Petraccione- 1st National Bankof Scotia, Pete Bardunias, John Buhrmaster, 1st National Bank of Scotia

TREEPAAD FUN CENTER ~ Inspiration Award WinnerFrom left: John Heath- CDPHP, Patti Garrand-Treepaad Fun Center,Pete Bardunias, Candy Cross- TreePaad Fun Center

JC SWEET & COMPANY~ Entrepreneurial Spirit Award WinnerFrom left: Will Ryan- Site Solutions Worldwide, Jenny Crawford- JC Sweet &Co., Pete Bardunias

CURTIS LUMBER ~ Strong Community Award WinnerFrom Left: Bob Eakin- Curtis Lumber, Doug Ford-Curtis Lumber, Pete Bardunias

GLOBALFOUNDRIES ~ Education & Business Partnership Award Winner(Nominated by Ballston Spa Central School District)From left: Mike Russo-GLOBALFOUNDRIES, Laurel Logan-King-BallstonSpa Central School District, Karen Webley- GLOBALFOUNDRIES

LISA TOWLE, Director of Human Resources for Cengage Learning ~Chamber Angels Award Recipient ~From left: Kathleen O’Neil- Teal, Becker & Chiaramonte, CPA’s, PC,Pete Bardunias, Lisa Towle- Cengage Learning

Photos courtesy of: Mark Morand-Mainframe Photography

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Reinventing Health Care inSouthern Saratoga County

Ellis Medicine’s Medical Center of Clifton Park is provingto be exactly what the southern Saratoga County communitywanted and needed. With a successful debut in 2012, theMedical Center of Clifton Park, located at 103 Sitterly Road,recently added four new treatment rooms to keep up with thedemand for emergent care services.

“I grew up in the area and live in Clifton Park with my wifeand children,” said Matthew Miles, MD, medical director of theMedical Center of Clifton Park. “Any hour, any day, people canfeel comfortable that they have the same resources that anyonehas in a state-of-the-art Emergency Department. The responsefrom the community has been tremendous.”

Patients like Patricia Barber of Glenville are grateful to havethis nearby facility that offers not only 24/7 emergent care, butalso the convenience of having primary care, specialty care,laboratory and medical imaging services all under one roof.A routine visit to her doctor at the Medical Center of CliftonPark recently turned up a potential cancer scare that was han-dled seamlessly, within a short time on that same day, to givePatricia piece of mind. Watch Patricia’s story on Ellis Medicine’swebsite, ellismedicine.org.

Patients are choosing the Medical Center of Clifton Park for:

24/7 Emergent Care: Open day and night, 7 days a week, 365days a year. You never need an appointment. You can walk inanytime.

ER Experienced Staff: Doctors and nurses experienced inEmergency Medicine are always on-site to treat injuries, flu,fever, asthma attacks, abdominal pain, allergies, wounds andother illnesses.

On-Site Laboratory: For fast, convenient blood draws andtesting.

Medical Imaging: Immediate access to digital x-rays, MRI, CTscans, ultrasound.

Specialty Services: For fast referrals, outpatient visits, pre-opand post-op appointments, including:

• Bariatric Care• Cardiac Care• Diabetes Education• Ear, Nose & Throat Care• Neurological & Neurosurgical Care• Pulmonary & Critical Care

Many thanks to our2014 Retire Right Expo Platinum Sponsor!

Sabrina Heilman, MembershipManager at The Chamber of theChamber of Southern SaratogaCounty, has recently been ap-pointed to the Board of Directors ofthe Ballston Spa Business andProfessional Association (BSBPA).Very community minded, Sabrinais always looking for opportunitiesto support and promote our mem-bers in all our Southern Saratogatowns and cities. Contact Sabrinaat sabrina@soutthernsaratoga.orgor 371-7748.

Attention Members:The month of May isOpen Enrollment MonthFor CDPHP and MVPProgram Plans

Please call The Chamber’sHealth Insurance AdministratorBouchey & Clarke Benefits at(518)272-9866 for information orenrollment/change forms.

ShenendehowaAdult Community Center

The Community Center is the focal point for many adultswithin the Capital Region. Located at 6 Clifton Common Courtin Clifton Park, this active center offers a wide variety of inno-vative programs: arts & crafts, advisory services, expos, free taxservices, music & dance, adult continuing education, exercise& health management, immunization clinics, health screenings,social gatherings, speakers and seminars, sports & recreation,support groups, and more. The hosted daily meal programoffers seniors a warm, well balanced lunch and our monthlyCelebrity Chef dinners allow adults the opportunity to congre-gate in a safe, social atmosphere while enjoying a delicious,inexpensive meal from one of our many fine, local restaurants.

With over 60 activities a week, they offer something foreveryone! For more information on the Center and how to join,please contact the center at (518) 383-1343 or email TiffanyTorrey, Assistant Director, at ttorrey@shenacc.org.

• Gastroenterology• Nutrition Services• Orthopedic Care• Primary Care

May 8, 2014Riverstone Manor1437 Amsterdam Road, Glenville, NYOn the banks of the Mohawk River in Glenville, this Þ een acreproperty is a picturesque se ng for making connec ons with theregion’s entrepreneurs, business and community leaders.

Schmoozing 2014: Networking with a Purpose: Join us beforethe mixer at 4:00 pm for a fun-Þlled and informa ve workshop one ec ve networking. You’ll learn exactly what to do before,during & a er the event.

June 12, 2014Lia Nissan of Saratoga2906 Route 9, Malta, NYNetwork and mix with the Southern Saratoga business communityin the newest car showroom in Malta that includes a state-of-the-art car service center. Enjoy the hospitality of the Lia Auto Groupand connect with the Chamber community.

July 10 , 2014Power’s Inn & Pub130 Meyer Road, Cli on Park, NYA historic gem in Cli on Park, enjoynetworking and comfort food in this 1786 building and exploreeight unique rooms, named a er P3 – Paul Pa erson Power, thegrandfather with a larger than life personality, of Bryah Gi ord,the owner of Power’s Inn & Pub.

August 14, 2014McGreivey's Restaurant91 Broad Street, Waterford, NYVisit the original Irish Restaurant and Pub in Waterford and net-work in historic Waterford at the crossroads of New York's StateCanal System.

September 11. 2014DiDonna’s South Shore Restaurant113 Route 9P, Saratoga Lake, NYEnjoy one of the most advantageous views of the South Shore ofSaratoga Lake in this newly renovated invi ng atmosphere idealfor making new connec ons and genera ng exposure for yourselfand your company.

October 9, 2014Shmaltz Brewing Company6 Fairchild Square, Cli on Park, NYSchmooze at Shmaltz during the tradi onal month of Oktoberfest!Enjoy beer tas ngs and hor d’oeuvres while making valuablebusiness connec ons.

November 13, 2014Chamber Angels -An Evening for the ChildrenMohawk River CountryClub & Chateau847 Riverview Road, Rexford, NYJoin us and support the Chamber Angels most importantfundraising event and network with the collabora ve partners ofthe southern Saratoga community. This 2nd Thursday mixer willbe dedicated to 25 years of providing holiday cheer for familiesenduring Þnancial hardship in our community.

December 11, 2014Hilton Garden Inn30 Cli on Country Road, Cli on Park

Merrily mingle with the Chamber Board of Directors and theSaratoga County Execu ve Ins tute Alumni (2007 – 2014) alongwith fellow members and share the spirit of the holiday season.

5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

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Saratoga County FairJULY 22- 27

The Chamber is very excited to be a larger presence thanever at this year’s Saratoga County Fair! We will have lotsof great information and displays about our valued memberbusinesses.

We are looking for some enthusiastic member volunteersto come out, have some fun and help us “man” theChamber tent!

The Fair is open 9am - Midnight daily so we have lots ofopportunities if you would like to be part of the fun! If youvolunteer for a four hour shift, benefits include a free fairday pass as well as the opportunity to have your businessinformation on display throughout the fair.

For more information or to sign up,contact Chamber Membership Manager Sabrina Heilman

at 371-7748 or sabrina@southernsaratoga.org

Since 1963, America has named the month of May as OlderAmericans Month to celebrate the great contributions of olderadults past and present.

MVP Health Care joins in the celebration by encouragingyou to Make Choices for a Healthier Future. When you con-sciously choose to develop a habit that can enhance your life,you boost your chances for a healthier future. So, starting rightnow, we recommend practicing these five healthy habits to im-prove your life.1. Exercise for 30+ Minutes Every Day.In case you need an incentive, here are proven advantages fromthe National Cancer Institute: Daily exercise helps:

• Control weight.• Maintain healthy bones, muscles and joints.• Promote psychological well-being.• Reduce the risk of developing high blood pressure,

diabetes heart disease and premature death.2. Get Enough Sleep.Sleep is vital to good health and to emotional and mental well-being. Among the important “activities” of deep sleep are:

• Rebalancing body chemistry.• Repair of tissues.• Release of certain essential hormones.• Regulation of organ systems.• Storing and filing information in the brain for

future retrieval.• Working through problems and finding possible solutions.

3. Eat Breakfast Every Morning.People who eat a breakfast that includes carbohydrates, proteinand a small amount of fat tend to:

• Take in more vitamins and minerals.• Take in less fat and cholesterol.• Generally be more successful with weight control.• Be less likely to become obese or develop diabetes.• Report feeling better physically and mentally.

4. Take Care of YourTeeth and Gums.Good dental hygiene helps greatly reduce the risk for loss ofteeth as well as heart disease! Flossing is one of the most impor-tant daily activities you can practice. If you can only floss once aday, do it at bedtime. Also:

• See your dentist twice a year.• Brush after meals.• Avoid crunching hard substances, such as ice and popcorn.

5. Stay Socially Connected.Staying socially connected helps fosters a sense of belonging,which can help prevent or overcome depression and anxiety.Consider:

• Volunteering in your community.• Joining a club.• Taking up a hobby that you can pursue with a group or a

couple of friends.

Whatever you do, make sure that it’s with people — socializ-ing is good for physical and mental health. Close friends orfamily can provide physical and emotional support in times ofneed. They can also encourage you to check out a health condi-tion that may seem small to you — such as nosebleeds orcoughing and sneezing — but could be a sign of somethingmore serious.

In short, taking care of yourself through regular exercise,enough sleep, and good nutritional and health routines helpsyou think and move better, manage stress, improve mood, andget an energy boost!

Many thanks to our2014 Retire Right Expo Gold Sponsor!

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At the Great Upstate Boat Show from left:Roger Phinney, Executive Director of the EasternNY Marine Trades Association, Brian Stratton,Director of the NYS Canal Corporation andChamber President Pete Bardunias.

On April 9th, officials gathered at the Town of Halfmoontown hall in honor of Yellow Ribbon Day (left to right):Town of Clifton Park Supervisor Phil Barrett, AssemblymanJames Tedisco, Halfmoon Town Councilman Paul Hoteling,Carol Pingelski Hoteling, Halfmoon Town Supervisor KevinTollisen, Clifton Park and Halfmoon Emergency CorpsExecutive Director Joseph Santiago, Halfmoon TownCouncilwoman Daphne Jordan, Saratoga County ClerkCraig Hayner and Halfmoon Town Clerk Lynda Bryan.Yellow Ribbon Day commemorates U.S. military personnelwho are prisoners of war or missing in action.

A large crowd of guests gatheredfor the festive VIP Reception atThe Chamber Annual Awards

Dinner at The Hall of Springs inSaratoga Springs on April 24th.

New Chamber members receiving their mem-bership plaques at the Malta Landing Mixer-sponsored by Curtis Lumber-in April (fromleft): Eric Dunkelbarger and Jamie Gagne-Requiescent Float Center,Wayne Samascott,Malta Development Company, Kelli Reilly-Berkshire Farm and Pete Bardunias

Commander Vincent Perry of the Naval OperationalSupport Center in Schenectady (NOSC) addresses anaudience of Saratoga Academy of the Arts and Sciencesstudents along with U.S. military reservists at the CapitalRegion Maritime Center in Alplaus.

At the Chamber WIB Mid-Day Showcase inApril from left: Showcase Sponsor DeborahChristopher-Edward Jones, Chamber PresidentPete Bardunias and the 2014 WIB ChairWendy Wilms, Cengage Learning.

Girl Scouts from Clifton Parklent a hand at the Annual CanalClean Sweep at Historic Lock 19on April 24. The bridge in photowas designed by Shenendehowa HighSchool students in 2012 and builtwith the help of prominent Chambermember businesses as a part of theChamber’s Community DevelopmentProgram.

The Chamber of Southern SaratogaCounty and the Ballston Spa Busi-ness & Professional Associationcongratulatory ribbons lay side byside at the recent Gateway Houseof Peace dedication ceremony inBallston Spa.

2014 Chamber Ambassador’s from left: Garry Packard-JEZREEL International, Sandy McAlonie- NBT Bank, TomCronin-Success Magazine, Charity Catalfamo-AFLAC,Sabrina Heilman- The Chamber, Nick Cosimano-CarmaSystems, Inc., Christy Wright-YMCA Southern Saratoga,Brent Wilson- Ballston Spa National Bank, Linda Tepper-Lifestyle by Linda, Belinda Cross- Saratoga National Bank& Trust, Ben Neary-Grace Communications, Rick Noel-e Biz ROI.Missing from photo: Jenny Crawford- JC Sweet& Co, Judy Brinkman, Life’s 2 Short, LLC, ValeriePettigrass, Bryant & Stratton College and Sonia Uytiepo,NBT Bank.

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UPCOMING EVENTS CALENDARMay8 Financing Options -

Access to Capital Seminar-Executive Education Center

Schmoozing with a Purpose-Riverstone Manor - Glenville

2nd Thursday Evening MixerRiverstone Manor - Glenville

13 Business Opportunities in ChinaTech Valley Global BusinessNetwork-Albany-ColonieChamber, Albany

14 Retire Right Expo- Clifton ParkCenter

15 Digital Communications Seminar-Executive Education Center

22 Legal Issues and the Small Busi-ness - Executive Education Center

26 Memorial Day-Chamber Office Closed

29 Executive & Business CoachingPanel - Executive EducationCenter

June9 Chamber of Southern Saratoga

County Charity Golf Tournament -The Edison Club

12 2nd Thursday Evening Mixer -Lia Nissan of Saratoga

18 WIB Brown Bag -Executive Education Center

July4 Happy 4th of July -

Chamber Office Closed

10 How to Supervise Peopleand Lead a Team -Holiday Inn, Wolf Road

19 2nd Thursday Evening Mixer -Power’s Inn & Pub

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173rd Saratoga County Fair -Ballston Spa

30 WIB Summer Mixer -The Edison Club

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