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Volume 25 No. 11
Buy Chamber. December 2010
2010 Chamber Holiday Celebration Join fellow members and share the spirit of the holiday season! Holiday Inn- Saratoga Springs Thursday, December 9th 5:30 - 7:30pm
Enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres, cash bar and lots of great door prizes! GENERAL ADMISSION: $20 CHAMBER MEMBERS: $10 Don’t Wait in Line at the DoorPREPAY at www.southernsaratoga.org Today Sponsored by:
The holiday shopping season is upon us—help keep our community strong by keeping tax dollars at home! Do you know that when you shop locally you help fund emergency services, neighborhood parks, health programs and so much more that enhances our wonderful quality of life in Southern Saratoga County and the entire Tech Valley Region? Drop by The Chamber office and pick up a copy of the Think & Buy Local Resource Guide for great holiday shopping ideas and when you are out look for the Think & Buy Local Logo in area member businesses! It’s good to do business with fellow members~ shop local this holiday season! The Chamber of Southern Saratoga County
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Bright Choices Insurance Plans & Employee Benefits More Choices. Lower Cost. The Chamber of Southern Saratoga County is proud to be the only Chamber in Tech Valley to offer Bright Choices—a unique consumer–centric benefits solution! We’re hearing reports that individuals who have switched to the Chamber’s exciting new Bright Choices plans are saving $80 and more per month on health and dental insurance! Bright Choices is the one-stop-shop for your business’s benefits needs. The program makes it easy to offer comprehensive benefits at a reasonable cost, without sacrificing quality. The Benefits Exchange helps employees personally select the benefits that are right for them, including: • Seven high-quality health insurance plans with wellness programs to encourage healthier behavior by employees and savings tools to help lower health care costs. • Dental options to keep employees smiling • Life insurance to protect your employees and their families, including spouse and child coverage Current members who do not currently have benefits through The Chamber are able to make the switch to Bright Choices any time of year—you do not have to wait for an open enrollment period! Visit www.southernsaratoga.org/brightchoices for full details and 2011 rates. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity for cost savings, benefits diversity, and easy administration!
Upcoming Events Mark your calendar now for these upcoming networking events.
2010 2nd Thursday Networking Mixers December 9 Holiday Mixer Holiday Inn—Saratoga Springs
Chamber Leads Group Openings for 2011 Do you have an interest in joining one of the Chamber’s Leads Groups? There are currently openings for members in a variety of industries including: Print advertising, Payroll, Human Resources/Third Party Administrator (TPA) Recruiter, Computer Hardware Repair, Health & Fitness, Mortgage Originator, Home Inspector, Title Agent, Moving Company, Copier Company, Nutritionist, Hotel Manager, Event Coordinator, Not for Profit Consultant. Members who are interested in joining a group must be willing to actively participate in a bi-weekly meeting held at The Chamber office. For more information, email Denise@southernsaratoga.org or call her at 371-7748.
2010 Mixer Sponsor
If your company is interested in hosting a 2011 Networking Mixer to highlight your business, call Denise at The Chamber office at 371-7748 for full details.
Is Your Company Information Correct in the Chamber Database? The Chamber is preparing to print the new 2011 Membership Directory and Buyer’s Guide in January. It is most important that the correct contact information about your business, including current employee names, email and website addresses are in the Chamber Database to ensure an accurate listing in the Directory! This information will remain in print for one full year. Please check your information by logging onto the Members Only section of the Chamber website: www.southernsaratoga.org and review the data that is on file for your business. Members are able to make any changes necessary to their own information directly on the website—or call the Chamber office at 371-7748 if you have any questions.
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Hannaford’s donation exceeds its previous top commitment by 1,000 pounds. The contribution also marks the single largest turkey donation to be received by Equinox for the 2010 holiday dinner and helped feed approximately 9,000 hungry, homeless or homebound people in the Capital Region on Thanksgiving Day. eyBank N.A. has made a $200,000 gift to Albany Medical Center to support the hospital’s “Grow Our Own” program. “Grow Our Own” is a work-study program that assists eligible employees of the Albany, N.Y., hospital obtain their registered nursing degrees. It was started in 2002, and has been supported by KeyBank since that time to address a shortage in the region’s nursing work force. Jeffrey Stone, Capital Region president of KeyBank, said economic self-sufficiency is the cornerstone of the bank’s philanthropic giving. “No program better exemplifies this than Albany Med’s ‘Grow Our Own’,” udson Valley Community College will offer several college-level courses in the evenings at its new TECSMART education facility in Malta this winter. Classes begin on Jan. 24 and run through May 19. Courses, offered both day and evenings, include liberal arts and business courses as well as courses related to the college’s renewable energy and semiconductor manufacturing programs. Tuition is $142 per credit hour for New York State residents. For more information about these courses, call the Office of Continuing Education, Summer Sessions and Workforce Development at (518) 629-7338 or go to the college Web site, www.hvcc.edu h elocity Print Solutions is pleased to announce that Kevin Mallard has joined the Velocity Team as an Account Executive. Kevin has over 25 years of print experience and most recently was with Mohawk Valley Printing. Kevin will be servicing customers in the Greater Utica-Rome Mohawk Valley area and will be offering Velocity’s complete line Kevin Mallard of products. Velocity Print Solutions provides a complete range of services which include digital and offset printing; promotional products, mailing, distribution and fulfillment; cross-media marketing, 3D animated flip pages, image personalization, and personalized urls. Further information is available at the website www.velocityprint.com llis Medicine has been named one of the Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospitals in the nation in an extensive report released today by Thomson Reuters.Ellis’ cardiac program was evaluated in a performance study of more than 1,000 hospitals across the county. “This is an exceptional honor for our hospital,” said James W. Connolly, President and CEO, Ellis Medicine. “This national recognition as a Top 50 cardiovascular hospital speaks volumes about the expertise and dedication of our heart specialists at Ellis Medicine. We’re proud to provide such high quality cardiac care, close to home.” Ellis Medicine’s Wright Heart Center provides expert, comprehensive cardiac services, from diagnosis and treatment to surgery and rehabilitation. For more information about Ellis Medicine and the Wright Heart Center, please visit www.ellismedicine.org
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President for 2010-13, at their NYPTA Fall Conference that was held last month. As President, Basile will be responsible for overseeing the business of the association and will serve as one of the primary spokespeople for the public transportation industry in New York State. Basile has been employed at CDTA for over 28 years. erkshire Bank - America’s Most Exciting BankSM,— and its Foundation, recently launched their innovative Financial Literacy Toolkit. The first of its kind in the region, this toolkit was a collaboration with the University at Albany School of Social Welfare. The goal of the online resource is to provide a free financial literacy online resource to help people of all ages learn more about managing their financial futures. The toolkit can be viewed by visiting www.berkshirebank.com/financial-literacy. For more information, visit www.berkshirebank.com or call 800-773-5601.
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Shampoodle is the Capital area’s premier “Do it Yourself” Dog Wash featuring a clean salon-like atmosphere. Cutting the ribbon on their new location at 1536 Crescent Ave in Clifton Park is Chamber Ambassador, Ian Butler, Patti Paris with Madison & Brodie, Groomer—Anne Marie Seltt, Owner—Ginny Siciliano, Trainer — Jeannie Oakley with Mya, Chamber Ambassador Ken Herkert with Bella, Chamber Ambassador Stacie Peugh, and Chamber Vice President of Membership Development, Denise Romeo. Visit Shampoodle at www.shampoodledogwash.com or call (518) 371-6600.
Rob Coughlin, Adirondack Saratoga American Red Cross Chapter Board Member; Ken Ivins—City of Saratoga Springs Commissioner of Finance, and Gary Striar, CEO of Northeast Regional American Red Cross cut the ribbon on a display celebrating the 95th Anniversary of the Adirondack Saratoga Chapter of the American Red Cross. The display is currently located in the Wilton Mall during the holidays and will then be traveling throughout the region over the next year.
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Cutting the ribbon at Creative Marketing Concepts new office and showroom, located at 950 New Loudon Road in Latham, are (from left): Chamber of Schenectady County President Chuck Steiner, Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Mark Eagan, Chamber of Southern Saratoga County Vice President of Membership Development, Denise Romeo, Creative Concepts President and Founder Alan Baker, Colonie Town Supervisor Paula Mahan and Colonie Chamber President Tom Nolte. Creative Marketing Concepts is an integrated marketing company offering products and services in Print, Promotional, Packaging, Presentation, and Premiums. For further information, visit their website at www.creativemarketingconcepts.com.
Thank you to all the members who came out to support this year’s fantastic Fall showcase! A special thank you to the Southern Saratoga County YMCA for once again hosting the event.
Thanks to our Showcase Sponsors:
Media Sponsors:
Exhibitors: HSBC Bank, Saratoga Hospital, KeyBank, Bouchey & Clarke Benefits, CDPHP, Liedkie Moving & Storage, Schrader & Company, Inc., Holiday Inn-Saratoga Springs, Lakeside Farm Cider Mill, University at Albany, School of Business, Price Chopper, Albany Management, Tech Valley Office Interiors, Northeast Spine & Wellness, Capital Bank, Panera Bread, Arts Center on the Hudson, Bankers Conseco Life Insurance Company, Huntington Learning Center, Premier Social Media, Padgett Business Services, Union Street Counseling Services, LLC, Small Business Development Center, The Community News and The Saratogian, St. George’s Episcopal Church, Seaglass Logowear, Make it Fit, LLC, Seton Health/St. Mary’s Hospital, Schuyler Ridge Residential & Adult Day Care, Brown & Brown of New York, Inc., Capital Region Language Center, SCORE, Capital Communications Federal Credit Union, Sylvan Learning Center, Times Union, Redesign in Mind, THE Planning PARADIGM, Hollandale Apartments & Health Club, NBT Bank, The Saratoga Gift Basket Company, Squiggout Web Design, LLC, Revered Business Solutions, Inc., Holiday Inn Resort, Outback Steakhouse, Verizon Telecommunications, Prestige Services, Technical Video, Schenectady County Community College, Pioneer Bank, Shampoodle, Curtis Lumber, Inc., Wheatfield’s Bistro & Wine Bar, Ellis Medicine, Clifton Park Rental Center, A Wireless Solution, Ameriprise Financial Advisor Justin J. Spraker.
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A “ n Evening with Angels” Specials Thanks to Our Wonderful Chamber Members! An evening of holiday spirit, laughter, music, great food and drinks was enjoyed by all Chamber members and friends who attended An Evening with Angels event at Mohawk River Country Club & Chateau on November 18th, all to benefit The Chamber Angels Program. The program is celebrating the 21st anniversary of helping less fortunate children in Saratoga County during the holiday season! The Chamber extends sincere appreciation to Rafael Flores and all his great staff at The Mohawk River Country Club & Chateau, Jason Taylor and his talented friends for providing wonderful music for the evening, Velocity Print Solutions for their endless support of Chamber Angels and event photographer John Bollentin of Creative Photography. The evening would not have been possible without the support of all the Members of the Chamber Angels Committee and the following Chamber members: Special Thanks to our Generous Sponsors HALO SPONSOR
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G OLD S PONSORS John Carriero & Sons Saratoga Hospital Curtis Lumber Seton Health/St. Mary’s Hospital Teal, Becker & Chiaramonte, P.C. S ILVER S PONSORS Best Cleaners, Cioffi, Slezak Wildgrube, P.C., Constructive Copy, DeCrescente Distributing Company, Express Auto Repair, Fogg’s Automotive, Philips Lytle LLP, Times Union, Gilbert VanGuilder Land Surveyor 2010 C HAMBER A NGELS Honorary Committee Chairman: Wayne T. Beale
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MGM Campaign The Chamber is very enthused about the MGM (Member Get a Member) Campaign running now through December 31, 2010. This exciting campaign is sure to push our membership numbers over the 1,000 mark! Savvy business people know that being actively involved with The Chamber of Southern Saratoga County provides them with a host of opportunities throughout the year to grow their business and expand their network. Do you know of a business that would benefit from membership in The Chamber of Southern Saratoga County? Please help us exceed our membership goal and call Vice President of Membership Development Denise Romeo at 371-7748 with a business name and contact person that one of our Chamber Jacqueline Goralczyk of Network Ambassadors can reach out to Settlement Solutions‚ a new member through the MGM Campaign and share the news about the MGM Campaign. There are great incentives for becoming a new member during this campaign including a full three months of additional membership at no additional cost On January 13, The MGM campaign culminates at our fun-filled January Networking Mixer where all new members will be invited to walk the “red carpet” at Saratoga Gaming and Raceway! All members are welcome to attend the mixer!
The final Baskets of Hope Assembly of 2010 by the Women in Business Committee was a resounding success thanks to many, many donations from generous chamber and community members! A large gathering of Women In Business Committee members provided the” elbow grease” to assemble over 200 “baskets” filled with women’s personal care items donated to Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Services of Saratoga County (DVRC). The holiday season is sadly, a busy time for DVRC and executive Director Maggie Fronk expressed her gratitude at the continued support the committee provides with much needed items for the women and children that they serve. The members of the Women in Business Committee area already planning for 2011 collections and women’s essential care items and school supplies for children are gratefully accepted year-round at the Chamber office or at any Women in Business event. Special thanks to our 2010 Women in Business Committee and Baskets of Hope Sponsor
Drop-Off Day Monday, Dec. 6 Employees of new Chamber member RJ Carignan—ready to walk the red carpet January 13th!
Attention Chamber Angels Sponsors: Drop-Off Day for the Chamber Angels Program is Monday, December 6th from 9am-3pm at the Clifton Park/ Halfmoon Firehouse on Fire Road. Please call Denise Romeo at 371-7748 or email her at denise@southernsaratoga.org if you have any questions.
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2011 Sponsorship Opportunities
Chamber Member of the Month
The Chamber has a wide variety of sponsorships available for 2011. Let the Chamber staff help you explore the opportunities and look for ways to tie them into your marketing objectives including Enhancing your Business Image, Driving Sales and Differentiating Your Business From Competitors! We can tailor make a plan to fit your budget and give your business exposure when and where you need it- from an Chamber Annual Awards Dinner sponsorship to a yearlong sponsorship of the 2nd Thursday Networking Mixers or the Monthly Educational Seminar Series, Chamber Sponsorships offer our members great business exposure at a good value. Contact Director of Marketing and Communications Loretta Rigney at loretta@southernsaratoga.org or 371-7748 for further details.
The Chamber loves to highlight our members and put them “front and center”. Take advantage of this new opportunity to market your products and services to fellow members and the Southern Saratoga County community. Chamber Member of the Month Standard Package includes: • Customized display in the Chamber lobby highlighting your company’s products and services during the month of your choice (based on availability) • PDF “insert” in the Bottom Line online newsletter and printed version during your month ($175 value-you provide PDF and insert) • One ChamberTip email broadcast sponsorship during your month ($75 value) • Recognition of your Member of the Month status on the Chamber’s homepage • Facebook Fan page, and Linkedin group including a hyperlink to your site. Investment: $500
Chamber Seeks 2011 Networking Mixer Locations Looking for a great way to gain exposure for your business? If your office/facility has the capacity to hold 75+ Chamber members, why not consider hosting a 2nd Thursday Networking Mixer in 2011? It’s an excellent opportunity to showcase your business and staff to fellow members! Contact Denise Romeo at 371-7748 or denise@southernsaratoga.org for full details, available dates and mixer host requirements.
Chamber Member of the Month Premier Package includes in addition to the standard package: • Electronic Chamber membership mailing list ($250 value) • Two complimentary tickets to the 2nd Thursday networking mixer held during your month. • Company logo on the Chamber's homepage with a hyperlink to your website. Investment: $750 For more details or to reserve the month of your choice (based on availability) please contact Loretta @ 371-7748 or loretta@southernsartoga.org
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Wednesday Noon-1:30 pm—Women in Business Brown Bag—“Munch & Jingle”— Chamber Executive Education Center—All women committee members are invited to attend. General Admission: $15, Chamber members: No charge Sponsored by: Seton Health/St. Mary’s Hospital
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Thursday 3:45 pm—Board of Directors Meeting—Chamber office 5:30 pm—Holiday Mixer Celebration—Holiday Inn-Saratoga Springs. General Admission: $20, Chamber Members: $10 Sponsored by: Capital Bank, Seton Health & Times Union
15 Wednesday 7:30 am-9:30 am—Your Questions About Unemployment Insurance Answered by An Expert. General Admission $20, Chamber Members $10, includes continental breakfast Sponsored by: Padgett Business Service
4:00 pm—Chamber 101 (New Member Orientation)—Chamber office. Open to all members—no cost to attend.
12 Wednesday Noon-1:30 pm—Women in Business Brown Bag—“Estate Planning Basics for Women Business Professionals”—presented by Ann Sharpe, Cioffi Slezak Wildgrube PC. General Admission:$15, Chamber members: No charge Sponsored by: Seton Health/St. Mary’s Hospital
13 Thursday 3:45 pm—Board of Directors Meeting—Chamber office 5:30 pm—2nd Thursday Networking Mixer-Saratoga Gaming & Raceway. General Admission: $20, Chamber Members: $10 Sponsored by: Capital Bank
19 Wednesday 7:30 am-9:30 am—“Kick Start Your Marketing in 2011”. General Admission $20, Chamber Members $10, includes continental breakfast
24 Friday—Chamber office closed 31 Friday—Chamber office closed
The Chamber Staff Wishes all Our Valued Members a Safe and Happy Holiday Season!
Log on to www.southernsaratoga.org to register online for all events or call The Chamber office at 371-7748.
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CHAMBER WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS November 2010 Please Pull Out and Place in the Chamber Membership Directory and Resource Guide
New Members easyhome of Ballston Spa Lease to own & retail of household durable goods Mr. Todd Montanye 2031 Double Day Avenue Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Phone: (518) 885-0081 Email: store77@easyhome.us Website: www.easyhome.us
Network Settlement Services, Inc. Title Insurance Ms. Jacqueline Goralczyk 646 Plank Road, Suite 103 Clifton Park, NY 12065 Phone: (518) 383-5787 Email: jacquelineg@ Networksettlementservices.com
Website: Networksettlementservices.com
The Moore Insurance Agency, Inc. Full Service Insurance Agency Mr. Phil Moore 15 25th Street Watervliet, NY 12189 Phone: (518) 273-9501 Email: philm@nycap.rr.com Website: www.mooreia.com
NorthCo Products, Inc. Custom Graphics/Signs Mr. Philip DiNuzzo 12 Walker Way Albany, NY 12205 Phone: (518) 869-6056 Email: philipdinuzzo@live.com Website: www.northcoproducts.com
RJ Carignan & Co. Insurance Ms. Amy Petro 1396 Crescent Vischer Ferry Road P.O. Box 5046 Clifton Park, NY 12065 Phone: (518) 235-4303 Email: amy@rjcinsurance.com Website: www.rjcinsurance.com
The Planning Paradigm, The Clements Group LLC Financial Education Resources Ms. Darlene Landor 5 Twinflower Court Malta, NY 12020 Phone: (518) 583-1641 Email: dlandor@ Planningparadigm.com Website: Planningparadigm.com
Consulting Services Mr. Marvin LeRoy, Jr. 3 Shadowbrook Drive Clifton Park, NY 12065 Phone: (518) 429-1829 Email: mleroy@clmgroup.com Website: Www.clmgroup.com
Primerica Financial Services Mr. Thomas Rigney 763 Saratoga Road Suite 3 Burnt Hills, NY 12027 Phone: (518) 847-8867 Email: tomrigney@hotmail.com
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CHAMBER WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS November 2010 Please Pull Out and Place in the Chamber Membership Directory and Resource Guide
New Members Soroptimist International of Saratoga County
Weddings by the Mis’ess
Community Organization Ms. Cathy Tucker P.O. Box 1074 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Email: soroptimistsaratoga@gmail.com Website: www.soroptimistsaratoga.org
Wedding Design/Consultation Ms. Melissa Stark Baldwin P.O. Box 1251 Clifton Park, NY 12065 Email: weddingsbythemrs@yahoo.com Website: Www.weddingsbythemrs.com
Suzanne Hasko-Transition Counselor
College Advisor of NY
Consulting Services Ms. Suzanne Hasko 90 Boyack Road Clifton Park, NY 12065 Phone: (518) 221-5322
Consulting Services Mr. Jim Humiston 18 Corporate Woods Blvd. Albany, NY 12211 Phone: (518) 791-8867 Email: jim@collegeadvisorny.com Website: www.collegeadvisorny.com
Vasiliou Homes, Inc. Construction Ms. Christine Vasiliou 14 Stone Pine Lane Queensbury, NY 12804 Phone: (518) 798-9271 Email: info@vasiliouhomes.com Website: www.vasiliouhomes.com
It’s Good To Do Business With Members!