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Volume 26 No. 6 August 2011

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The Tech Valley Chamber Coalition –a United Message for D.C.

One person can melodize, but it takes a group to form a chorus. The leaders of 11 Capital region chambers of commercewere singing in harmony on June 21st as they delivered a message to our elected leaders that the business community isteaming up to make our collective home a better place. We met with local Senate and House delegations, discussing issuesrelated to Albany airport, rail transportation, energy costs, and workforce development.

Strong transportation systems are vital to any robust economy. People need to move around easily, and raw materialsand finished goods must be delivered on time. Albany International Airport is an excellent facility, but more flights will makea big difference in promoting commerce in the region. Many travelers find it necessary to connect through other big cityairports and then fly or drive to Albany from there. The demands of business require easier access to air transportation.

Now what about rail travel? Can passenger rail service be improved to better serve the changing needs of our businesscommuters? New York City and the Boston-to-D.C. Northeast Corridor offers some of the most advanced train technologyin the nation to move people in an efficient manner sometimes surpassing that of air travel. But what about points to thenorth? In the major corridor of the state often referred to as Tech Valley, where companies such as IBM in Poughkeepsie,GE in Schenectady, Momentive in Waterford, and GLOBALFOUNDRIES in Malta are developing new products for today’seconomy, rail service is spotty or nonexistent, with frequent interruptions, delays, and problems due to maintenance issues,limited available tracks and antiquated equipment. Higher speed, more reliable train service is vitally important to thegrowing number of people who choose it as their method of travel to this region.

Regarding energy, it costs significantly more per kilowatt hour to transmit electricity to our region as opposed toelsewhere in the state. Studies have suggested that with the influx of businesses into this region we might actually face anenergy shortage in a few years unless something is done to either build new plants or find better ways to transmit energyhere. Time is not on our side - we need to effect positive change quickly enough to help our economy grow.

As the economy improves, we need a well trained workforce. Hudson Valley Community College President AndrewMatonak advises that our learning institutions need to turn out “well-rounded students” adaptable to changing workforceneeds. Therefore business and education leaders must work together to ensure the skills of the applicants fit the availablejobs.

The dialogue on these points must continue. Let’s strive towards meeting these challenges, and fueling the engine ofregional economic progress.

—Pete Bardunias, President/CEO, The Chamber of Southern Saratoga CountyAs seen in The Community News on July 8, 2011

• Are you a senior management leader within your organizationlooking for the opportunity to build quality relationships withother key business, civic and cultural leaders in our area?

• If the answer is yes, turn to page 9 for full details andan application for The Chamber of Southern Saratoga County’sExecutive Institute ~ A Chamber program of distinction.

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Mark your calendar nowfor these upcomingnetworking events

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2nd ThursdayNetworking Mixers

AugustNo Mixer in August

September 15Edison Club

October 13GLOBALFOUNDRIES

November 10Fall Showcase/YMCA

December 8Holiday MixerLocation TBA

Call The Chamber officeat 371-7748 for informationon Sponsorship for these and

other upcoming events.

2011 Mixer Sponsor

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Velocity Print Solutions

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UpcomingEvents

Share Your Expertise with FellowChamber Members on Chamberpedia!

The Chamber is launching Chamberpedia—a new online resource for membersto share and benefit from the vast expertise of one another.

We are looking for submissions of business articles, tip sheets, and PowerPointpresentations on any topic within the following subject areas:

• Technology• Sales and Marketing• Finances• Legal• Operations

Once Chamberpedia has been populated with these valuable resources,members will be able to access the information through the Members Only sectionon the Chamber's website.

Articles and tip sheets should be submitted in a Word document toloretta@southernsaratoga.org by August 1st for the initial launch and then on anongoing basis. PowerPoint presentations may also be submitted.

Please include your name, title, company name, and contact information tobe included with the resource.

Please note that topics that are subject to local, state, or federal law orregulation may be reviewed for accuracy by a committee with expertise in that area.

Questions can be also be directed to loretta@southernsaratoga.org or byphone at 371-7748.

This unique program consists of sevenseminars on topics ranging from writinga business plan to monitoring cash flow,preparing budgets, and increasingprofitability. The seminars have beendeveloped with the input of both stateand local business experts and will be

presented by various professionals. StartUpSmart will end with a special graduationceremony for the participants. In addition, each participant will have the opportu-nity to receive individual business counseling at no cost from the Small BusinessDevelopment Center at the University at Albany’s School of Business or SCORE.

Program is limited to 20 individuals!

Seminar Schedule:Sept 15 - Business Planning 101Sept 22 - Legal Issues and the Small BusinessSept 29 – Cash Flow, Budgets and ProfitabilityOct 6 - Planning for Marketing SuccessOct 13 - Developing Your Product, Service and BrandOct 20 - Web Marketing and Social MediaOct 27 -“Inspiration Panel” and Graduation Ceremony

All seminars are from 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM and presented byprofessionals with years of experience in their fields.

Location: The Executive Education Center at the Chamber Offices,Clifton Park

Investment: $99 per person for the complete seriesInterested individuals can join the StartUp Smart Group on LinkedIn or

call 371-7748, or email: info@southernsaratoga.org for more information.Please note our cancellation and payment policy: Registrations and cancella-

tions made after September 12 will not be subject to a refund. Payment will beexpected on or before the first class. In the event that you cannot attend a session,a one-on-one session can be arranged directly with the presenter.

Sponsored by: Lemery Greisler LLC, Padgett Business Services

Simplifying Lives, for a cause is hosting “Party to Make aDifference” at Vapor Night Club on Thursday, September 1

at 8pm. Join honorary chairperson Benita Zahn and honorarycommittee Fly 92 Morning Rush while enjoying great music,dancing and cash bar. All funds raised will directly supportSimplifying Lives, for a cause, a not-for-profit organizationproviding free cleaning services to men, women and parents ofchildren undergoing treatment for cancer. VIP tickets andsponsorships are available for this exciting event. To make areservation or to find out more, contact Simplifying LivesPresident Nicole Wilson at (518) 384-DUST or simplify-inglives@hotmail.com

Velocity Print Solutions recently announced that ithas opened a New York City Sales Office at 757 3rd

Avenue, 21st Floor, NY, NY 10017. The office number is212.376.6225. Dale Cone, the newly hired Vice President ofSales NY Metro will be responsible for overseeing the develop-ment of this office. Dale has over 25 years experience inmarketing and printing and brings a wealth of knowledge andexperience from his previous work with Banta DirectMarketing Group and Quebecor World. Jim Stiles, CEO states:“The establishment of the NY office is a natural progressionfor us as we expand our reach in New England. Furtherinformation is available at www.velocityprint.com

Chad Stoffer has been promoted to VicePresident of Retail Lending at Ballston Spa

National Bank according to Christopher R.Dowd, President and CEO. Mr. Stoffer willbe responsible for leading the retail lendingteam in attaining department goals andoverseeing loan origination, underwriting andoperations. Mr. Stoffer joined Ballston Spa

National Bank in 2007 as a Vice President and CommercialLoan Officer. Prior to joining BSNB, he was an AccountExecutive for residential and commercial sales with GreenPointMortgage and served upstate New York and westernMassachusetts. To become part of BSNB’s online community,please visit them at www.facebook.com/YourBSNB orwww.twitter.com/BSNB.

The CAP COM Cares Foundation, the charitable arm ofCAP COM Federal Credit Union, awarded $45,000 to

18 Capital Region students at their annual Scholarship Break-fast on June 29. The scholarship recipients were selected by apanel of volunteer judges based on their essay responses to thequestion, “If you were named ‘Mayor for a Day’ of your cityor town, what projects or changes would you implement tohelp improve the lives of your fellow citizens.” “Paying forcollege seems to get more difficult each year. At CAP COM, webelieve it is part of our mission to help families make the bestpossible decisions when planning for a college education.That’s why our Foundation offers these annual scholarshipsand the Credit Union has a full-service College BoundProgram,” said CAP COM President/CEO Paula A. Stopera.

Saratoga Hospital’s Women’s Imaging Center, located atWilton Medical Arts, has been designated a Breast Imaging

Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology(ACR). By awarding facilities the status of a Breast ImagingCenter of Excellence, the ACR recognizes breast imagingcenters that have earned accreditation in mammography,stereotactic breast biopsy, and breast ultrasound, includingultrasound-guided breast biopsy. According to Mildred Aviles,Director, “Center of Excellence designation lets our patientsknow that our Women's Imaging Center meets or exceeds thehighest standards in the nation.” The only acute-care facility inSaratoga County, the hospital has a medical staff of over 450physicians and other credentialed providers, offering care in abroad range of medical specialties.

BlueShield of Northeastern New Yorkannounced the following to best execute the

company’s strategic plan and meet the industrychanges that will result from health carereform. Bridget McIntee, is now vice president,operational excellence, and she will focus herefforts on identifying processes that driveefficiency across the organization. BlueShield

of Northeastern New York is a leading health care companythat provides access to quality health care and innovativesolutions for members throughout upstate New York.

The William Gundry Broughton Charitable PrivateFoundation, Inc. has awarded a grant for $10,000 to the

Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium to helpfund the Museum’s FETCH! Lab, a place where kids can tryscience and engineering challenges like the ones they see on thePBS television show, FETCH! with Ruff Ruffman. This awardwill be used to assist the Museum with FETCH! Lab programstaff, new activity development, supplies and materials,k, Thursday through Sunday from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.Visit www.schenectadymuseum.org for further information.

Berkshire Bank Foundation announced today it awarded$441,864.00 in grants from January 1, 2011 to June 30,

2011 to nonprofit organizations in Berkshire County and thePioneer Valley in Massachusetts, in New York State, and inSouthern Vermont, where Berkshire Bank has a presence.While Berkshire Bank Foundation’s priorities are educationand community/economic development projects, it also do-nated to youth, cultural and human service organizations.A complete list of Berkshire Bank Foundation supported or-ganizations in 2011 can be found by visiting www.berkshire-bank.com/foundation.

PriorityOne recently announced that Jordan Claus has beenhired as their new Systems Engineer. He previously worked

at Intelligent Technology Solutions, Inc as an IT Technician.PriorityOne specializes in streamlining phone usage withdesktop applications and mobility features while significantlyreducing telecommunication expenses by eliminating the phonecloset.

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July 9th, 2011 will be a day Bill McBride,Resident at Baptist Health Nursing &

Rehabilitation Center, will remember! TheBaptist Health System Foundation’s “DreamsCan Come True Program,” which grantswishes to Residents, granted Bill McBride the

ultimate wish...to attend his first game at Yankee Stadium. Billwas nominated by Wendy McMahon, Activities Supervisor atBaptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Bill hadexpressed to Wendy that he wanted to attend a Yankee Gameone time in his life. “He has followed them his entire life on thetelevision, he just never had the opportunity to attend a game,”said Wendy. She was determined to see that happen for Bill andit did Saturday July 9th. Bill was accompanied by Terry Smith,Nursing Supervisor, and John Carpenter, Driver, at BaptistHealth. Thanks to our Friends at Yankee Stadium, Bill, Terryand John were treated to a first class experience. They weretaken on a tour of the Stadium and Monument Park wherethe three of them posed in front of the World Series trophies.“Bill was so impressed with the Stadium and couldn't believehow many people were at the game,” said Terry Smith. Thiswas a game that will not be forgotten, not just by Bill, but byeveryone as Derek Jeter hit his 3,000 hit at the game! “Bill gothis own 3,000 hit commemorative hat,” commented Terryabout the amazing history they had witnessed, “He’s stillsmiling.” The Foundation is the fundraising arm of BaptistHealth Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. We strive to providecontinuous programs for our senior community and theirfamilies. For more information, visit www.bapthealth.com.

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THEMMembersembers NNewsewsChamber Staff Appointments

The Chamber is pleased to announce that Nigar Halehas joined the team as Director of Membership.

Nigar is a marketing executive with twenty years ofbusiness experience in marketing, acquisitions and salesmanagement in the publishing, hospitality and food serviceindustries. She has most recently been part of BeddoePublishing where she was thrilled to be part of the launch ofHerLife magazine in the capital region. She is also theFounder and CEO of Blue Pepper Strategies, Inc., a marketingconsulting firm dedicated to independent restauranteurs.

Nigar holds a B.A. degree in history from the Universityat Albany as well as a M.B.A. through the University atAlbany Executive Weekend Program and is currentlyserving on several Boards including the NY Capital RegionAmerican Marketing Association, the Southern SaratogaYMCA, the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake BPA and the DanielWard Memorial Fund.

Nigar is overseeing all aspects of Chamber membershiprecruitment and retention. Nigar looks forward to her newrole and meeting all our great Chamber members!

The Chamber has also promoted Loretta Rigney to theposition of Vice President.

Certified by the US Chamber of Commerce Institute ofOrganization Management, Loretta is a graduate of SUNYOneonta and has made her presence felt at the Chamber asDirector of Marketing and Communications for almost6 years. She will continue her responsibilities for email,web, and social media marketing and event planning aswell as take over some of the day-to-day managementof the Chamber.

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Baskets of Hope“Backpack Program”

Assembly date is August 10th

The Women in Business Committee is extending theirreach on the Baskets of Hope Program that benefits thewomen and children staying at the Saratoga County DomesticViolence Shelter. This August will mark the fourth year thecommittee will be assembling backpacks filled with schoolsupplies for the children who are staying at the shelter orneeding the services of DVRC at the start of the upcomingschool year.

Donations of all school supplies and/or backpacks areneeded as well personal care items for the women. Itemsmay be dropped off at the Chamber office during regularbusiness hours- donations need to be received by August 9to make our assembly date.

The members Women in Business Committee would liketo extend a sincere thank you to all the members who havebeen so supportive of this important program. For further in-formation, please contact Liz at 371-7748 orliz@southernsaratoga.org.

From left: Mechanicville Mayor Anthony Sylvester, Chamber President PeteBardunias and Mechanicville Supervisor Tom Richardson, in front of theChamber’s booth at the Saratoga County Fair.

From left: SaratogaCounty Chamber Presi-dent Todd Shimkus,Adirondack ChamberPresident Peter Aust, NewYork Congressman ChrisGibson and The Chamberof Southern SaratogaCounty President PeteBardunias at the June 8joint Chamber luncheonhosting the congressman.

Chamber President PeteBardunias and Director ofFinance Davra San Angelopresent Chamber BoardChair Eddie Hicks (center)with a crystal medallion torecognize Prestige ServicesChamber Leadership CircleMembership level.

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Ribbon Cuttings

Cutting the ribbon at the opening of the new location of theLaMarche Law office located at 1539 Crescent Road inClifton Park are from left: Albert C. Hrdlicka, Esq.,(who’slaw firm shares space with the LaMarche office) ParalegalTracey Young, George E. LaMarche III, Esq., his wife CarrieLaMarche and office assistant Celina Bilinski. LaMarcheLaw offers legal counsel in the areas of personal injury andcriminal defense including DWI. For further informationvisit their website at www.lamarchelaw.com or call (518)982-0770.

Cutting the ribbon at the opening of the 178th annualSaratoga County Fair are numerous fair, county and electedofficials including Chamber Membership Director NigarHale. The Chamber was represented at the Saratoga CountyFair this year with a booth in the Smith Building, promotingour Think and Buy Local campaign, our local BPA’s and allour valued members.

Those celebrating the ribbon cutting at the new AAA TravelCenter/Care Care Facility located at 1647 Route 9 in CliftonPark included President/CEO of Northway AAA, James Phelps,Francine Dailey, Senior VP of AAA Northway, Town ofHalfmoon Planning Board Chairman Stephen Watts, Star 101.3Morning DJ Ric Mitchell, CB Richard Ellis Real Estate BrokerTom Savino, Chamber Ambassador Brian Meers as well asChamber President Pete Bardunias. AAA is the largest motorclub in North America offering a myriad of benefits includinginsurance, car care, roadside assistance, AAA travel and muchmore. For further information visit www.aaa.com or call theClifton Park office at (518) 370-5400.

Chamber President Pete Bardunias (left) along with ChamberBoard Chair Eddie Hicks of Prestige Services present New YorkRacing Association President (NYRA) President Charlie Wheelerwith a crystal medallion commemorating their LeadershipCircle chamber Membership level in front of historic SaratogaRace Course.

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September 14 • December 8

“A Program of Distinction”The Chamber of Southern Saratoga County

A LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCEYOU WON’T WANT TO MISS!

Introducing the…2011 SARATOGA COUNTY EXECUTIVE INSTITUTE

The Saratoga County Executive Institute will provide executives and senior management leaders (and their spouses ifdesired) a unique and up-close look at some of the treasures of Saratoga County and Tech Valley. ‘Institute’ providesparticipants with a unique opportunity to build relationships with other key business, civic and cultural leaders in addition toexposing them to some of the area's finest companies, institutions and hallmarks of tourism.

Each session of the Saratoga County Executive Institute program will include a fantastic meal and feature prominentbusiness, political and community leaders from throughout the Capital Region. In nine informative sessions, participantswill quickly learn about the area and build relationships with people at the forefront of progress in our region.Here’s a look at what you’ll experience as an Executive Institute participant:

PROGRAM AGENDA(subject to last minute changes)

SESSION ONE

A Tiger-Taming Golf CourseSaratoga NationalWednesday, September 14th6:00 - 8:00 PMSaratoga Springs, NY“One of America’s 100 Greatest Public Courses 2009-2010”by Golf Digest. Enjoy a tour and get acquainted dinner.

SESSION TWO

Tech SavvyTEC-SMARTWednesday, September 21st5:30 PM - 7:30 PMMalta, NYHudson Valley Community College’s new state of the artfacility, preparing students for semiconductor manufacturing.

SESSION THREE

They’re Off!Saratoga Casino and RacewayWednesday, September 28th6:00 PM – 8:30 PMSaratoga Springs, NYExperience the excitement of live harness racing and gamingfollowed by a delicious dinner in one of their great on site restaurants

SESSION FOUR

A Taste of Saratoga CountyPrestige Services, Inc.Wednesday, October 5th5:30 PM - 7:30 PM743 Pierce Road, Clifton Park, NYThis innovative company provides food services to many regionaland statewide organizations and companies. In addition, a tour of theircommercial kitchen operations will provide insight into the challengingbusiness of feeding our world.

SESSION FIVE

World Class InnovationGLOBALFOUNDRIESDate To Be AnnouncedMalta, NYGet the insider’s tour from GLOBALFOUNDRIES executives.

SESSION SIX

A Check-Up on Health Care in Tech ValleySt. Mary’s HospitalDate To Be Announced5:30 PM - 7:30 PMTroy, NYTech Valley offers access to an array of high-quality health care facilities.At this session, you will have the special opportunity to meet St. Mary’skey executives and learn more about this health care treasure in our region.

SESSION SEVEN

Read All About It!The Times UnionTuesday, November 1st3:15 PM -5:30 PMAlbany, NYServing New York’s Capital Region.

SESSION EIGHT

Curtains and Italiano!Proctors Theatre & Pasta Pane Rustic Italian BistroWednesday, November 9th5:30 - 8:30 PMSchenectady & Clifton Park, NYTour a grand cultural and entertainment facility that first opened its doorsin 1926 then head east to Clifton Park for a fantastic dinner at Pasta PaneRustic Italian Bistro.

SESSION NINE

A Holiday CelebrationLocation TBDThursday, December 8th5:30 PM - 8:00 PMCity TBDJoin your Institute friends and colleagues to be recognized as a‘graduate’ among the members of the chamber at ourAnnual Holiday Celebration Party!

This exciting program is limited to only 20 individuals and will behandled on a first-come, first-served basis. We would encourage you tocontact us soon if you are interested in learning more about this uniqueprogram. Cost for participants is only $799. – ($399 for spouses). Formore information about Executive Institute, please contactLiz Roggenbuck at 518-371-7748.

Here’s What A Few Hadto Say About theSARATOGA COUNTYEXECUTIVE INSTITUTE

“The Executive Institute brings together aseries of unique opportunities to meet otherbusiness professionals. It is very rare for upto twenty busy professionals to have theability and time to interact together almostexclusively, either as a group or individually.My participation gave me the privilege ofmeeting great people, who also happen tovery good business people as well. I was ableto get to know someone who is a person ofinfluence in a large prospective company.I am very pleased to say that we are nowin serious discussions with others in thatcompany, and the prospect of building along term, mutually beneficial relationshiplooks very promising. If you are the type ofindividual who enjoys serving others andco-creating opportunities, I would highlyrecommend participation in the ExecutiveInstitute.”

Daniel GrannisPresidentThe D.A. Grannis Group, Inc.

“Participating in the ExecutiveInstitute was a very positiveexperience for me. Through theprogram, I was exposed to theinner workings of a number ofour region’s top businesses andallowed me to develop strongrelationships with many skilledand passionate professionalsfrom across a wide variety ofindustries. I highly recommendit for any senior level leader whowants to become more connectedto the people and businessesin the Capital Region.”

Mike DurandKeyBank

The Saratoga County ExecutiveInstitute allowed our attendees aninside look at some of the premierbusinesses in the area and the opportu-nity to truly network and make viableconnections with each. The businesseswe visited were gracious hosts andgave a comprehensive look intotheir company’s product and/orservice and how they uniquely servethe community.The opportunity to meet the otherbusiness executives and the greatcamaraderie experienced throughoutthe journey was a real treat. Wecontinue to build on the special bondwe made when we see each other atvarious events.We are excited to participate in theExecutive Institute again this year!Please let us know when you areassembling another class.Bill GomezHyatt Place Saratoga/Malta

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The Chamber of Southern Saratoga CountyClifton Park, New York 12065

Phone: (518) 371-7748Fax: (518) 371-5025

Email: liz@southernsaratoga.org

ENROLLMENT APPLICATIONName: ___________________________________________________________________________

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Ice Breaker Question:

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Payment Options:Please enclose check made payable to:“The Chamber of Southern Saratoga County”OR…provide credit card information

Pricing:(Payment required prior to September 6, 2011)

Executive: ..........................................$799Spouse/Significant Other .................. $399Leadership Circle Member ................$399Visionary Partner Member .................$599

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New Members Albany Medical Center Hospitals/Health Services Ms. Pamela Sawchuk Brown 49 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 1208 Phone: (518) 262-3421 Email: communication@mail.amc.edu Website: www.amc.edu Baby Friendly USA, Inc. Not-for-Profit Organization Ms. Patricia MacEnroe 61 Canal Road Clifton Park, NY 12065 Phone: (518) 466-9019 Email: tmacenroe@babyfriendlyusa.org Website: www.babyfriendlyusa.org Grace Communications Telephone/telecommunications Mr. Benjamen Neary 2215 Central Avenue Colonie, NY 12304 Phone: (518) 688-2180 Email: bneary@gracegroup.com Website: www.gracegroup.com

Intregrated Staffing So-lutions Employment/Business Oppor-tunities Mr. Peter Zezzi 120 West Ave. Ste. 213 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Phone: (518) 583-7823 Email: pyezzi@ Integratedstaffingcorp.com Madison Wealth LLC Michael E. Brown Financia/Investment planners Mr. Michael Brown 646 Plank Road Ste 200 Clifton Park, NY 12065 Phone: (518) 348-7770 Email: mbrown@madisonmanagers.com Marino Design Group Printing/Publishing Mr. Mike Marino 58 Clifton Country Rd. #103 Clifton Park, NY 12065 Phone: (518) 357-3829 Email: mike@mdigitalonline.com Website: www.mdigitalonline.com

Please Pull Out and Place in the Chamber Membership Directory and Resource Guide

CHAMBER WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS June, July 2011

It’s Good To Do Business With Members!

Martinelli-Slocum Publish-ing Printing/Publishing Mr. Thomas Martinelli 2656 South Road Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Phone: (845) 462-1209 Email: tom@martinellislocum.com Website: www.martinellislocum.com Saratoga County Fair Amusements/Recreation/Entertaiment Mr. Jeff Townsend 162 Prospect Street Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Phone: (518) 885-9701 Email: info@countyfair.org Website: www.saratogacountyfair.org

New Members Advanced Environmental Geology, LLC Consulting Services Mr. Brian Norensky 220 Moe Road Clifton Park, NY 12065 Phone: (518) 373-2870 Email: ban@advancedenvironmentalgeology.com Website: www.advancedenvironmentalgeology.com Boating on the Hudson & Beyond Boats Mr. John Vargo P.O. Box 627 Verplanck, NY 10596 Phone: (845) 401-2699 Email: vargojvargo@aol.com Website: Www. boatingonthehudson.com Stars of Dance Dance Instruction Ms. Jennifer Pekins Zwijacz 1023 Route 146 Clifton Park, NY 12065 Phone: (518) 280-3467 Email: starsofdancecp@yahoo.com Website: Www.starsofdancecp.com

Cromwell Emergency Vehicles Automobile Dealers Mr. Barry Bashkoff 3A Rexford Way Clifton Park, NY 12065 Phone: (518) 357-3829 Email: cromwellvehicles@aol.com Website: www.cromwellemergency.com DHL Global Forwarding Airline Teresa Chapman 292 Wolf Road Latham, NY 12110 Phone: (518) 307-9659 Email: teresachapman@dhl.com Website: www.dhl-dgf.com Double M Western & Tack Stores Amusements/Recreation/Entertainment Ms. Cindy Martin 678 Route 67 Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Phone: (518) 885-9543 Email: info@doublewestern.com Website:doublewestern.com

Please Pull Out and Place in the Chamber Membership Directory and Resource Guide

CHAMBER WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS June, July 2011

It’s Good To Do Business With Members!

Moon Shadow Quilts Art Work/Crafts Mr. Robert Bemis 5 Riverboat Lane Waterford, NY 12188 Phone: (518) 496-5889 Email: moonshadowquilts@nycap.rr.com Website: Www.moonshadowquilts.com Premiere Transportation Group Limousine Services Ms. Danielle Brown 456 North Pearl Street Albany, NY 12204 Phone: (518) 459-6123 Email: info@premierelimo.com Website: Www.premierelimo.com

New Members The Saratoga Independent School Education/Libraries/Tutoring Ms. Melissa Verga 459 Lake Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Phone: (518) 583-0841 Email: mverga@siskids.org Website: Www.siskids.org Tree of Life Christian DayCare Inc Child Care Ms. Regina TeBordo Phillips 35B Saratoga Avenue Waterford, NY 12047 Phone: (518) 235-1830 Email: treeoflifechristiandaycare@live.com Website: www.treeoflifechristiandaycare.com Valuability Consulting Services Mr. Dave Tomasky 1 Lolik Lane Glenville, NY 12302 Phone: (518) 727-5563 Email: dave@valuability.com Website: Www.valuability.com

Please Pull Out and Place in the Chamber Membership Directory and Resource Guide

CHAMBER WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS June, July 2011

It’s Good To Do Business With Members!

NYSERDA’s Saratoga Technology + Energy Park® (STEP®)

is a 280-acre site, approved for 1.25 million square

feet of office, lab, and light manufacturing space.

STEP is home to Hudson Valley Community College’s

TEC-SMART campus and GLOBALFOUNDRIES’ Integration

Technology & Development Center.

STEP is a knowledge community with

significant resources for clean-energy and

environmental companies looking for

strategic locations to build and grow.

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2011 Chamber Spring Golf Classica Shining Success

Many thanks to all who participated in the 2011 Spring Classic!The fine staff at Saratoga Spa Golf Course provided a great day for all in attendance

and Mother Nature delivered on nice weather!A round of applause is in order for the dedicated Golf Committee members who worked for months to make a greattournament for their fellow members including Chairperson Chris Francis-Capital Region Retirement Specialists, PeterAppiarius-KeyBank, Bill Clark-Thomas Pest Service, Jeff Eckert-KeyBank, Robert Hurry-Huge Realty, Brian Meers-Colt Re-fining and Recycling, Darlene Landor-The Planning Paradigm, Stuart Miller-Stuart Miller Golf Sales, Kevin O’Leary-Marvin &Co., Chris Rueckert-Rueckert Advertising and Public Relations, Kaz St. John-Keybank, Brian Taber-Schrader & Company, IanTownsend-NBT Bank.

Very Special Thanks To:

Award Presentation Sponsor:

Additional Sponsors: Putting Contest Sponsor: Capital Bank, Lunch Sponsors: Bouchey &Clarke Benefits, CDPHP, NBT Bank, Contest Sponsors: Times Union, Saratoga Casino andRaceway, Turnkey Internet, Golf Cart Sponsors: LeChase Construction Services, SaratogaHospital, Time Square Beverage and Snack Providers: DeCresente Distributing Company,Savemore Beverages, Stewart Shops, Prestige Services, Hole In One Contest Sponsors:DeMaria Financial, LeChase Construction Services, Northway 8 Golf Center, Tee Sponsors:1st National Bank of Scotia, Adirondack Community College, CDPHP, Capital RegionRetirement Specialist-Christopher Frances, Colt Refining and Recycling, G. Kirk GleasonDDS, PC, Gideon Putnam Resort, Hollandale Apartments, KeyBank-Clifton Park Branch,KeyBank-Waterford Branch, Lake Ridge Restaurant, LeChase Construction Services,O’Connell and Aronowitz, Priority One Services, Stuart Miller Golf Sales, The ChazenCompanies, The Pike Company, Thomas Pest Services.

A special thank you to Bill Richardson, Ben Record and the staff at Saratoga Spa Golf Course,Marc Perreault and Tim Bearup of Time Warner Cable Business Class, day of event volunteerKaitlin Howard and all our generous raffle donors.

Congratulations to Jason Hover, Rich White, Chris Hover and John Cahill for taking TeamGross honors of 58. Kyle Joslin, Bill Carson, Ted Baughn and Max Krulls came in second with a score of 62. Third place hon-ors went to the team of Steve Jones, Peter Borrelli, John Kellogg and Marc Goldstein with a score of 62 and 4th place team ofLarry DeAngelus, Justin Spraker and Kevin O’Leary ended with a score of 63.

The above teams will go on to represent The Chamber on September 15th atthe third Annual Chamber Cup hosted by the Edison Club against theSchenectady Chamber. Skins Game Winners were Steve Jones, Peter Borrelli,Marc Goldstein and John Kellogg, Bill Carson, Max Krulls, Kyle Johnson andTed Baughn, Jason Hover Rich White, Chris Hover and John Cahill. Men’sLongest Drive was won by Ted Baughn and Women’s Longest Drive went toNancy Weiss. John Feyrer took honors for Men’s Closest to the Pin and LoriMayott won Women’s Closest to the Pin. Putting contest winner wasChris Rueckert.

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AATTTTEENNTTIIOONNTHE CHAMBER OF SOUTHERN

SARATOGA COUNTY GGOO GGRREEEENN!!

We will be conducting a FREE electronics recycling collection event on Thursday, August 11 from 2 pm to 7 pm

The following items will be accepted at NO CHARGE:

Computers Laptops Cell Phones Handheld Devices Monitors Printers Scanners Stereo Systems Telephones/systems Back-up power supplies Microwave Ovens Radios/MP3 Players

Please contact Brian Meers at Colt Recycling (518) 377-9900 with questions regarding items accepted

(We will NOT accept televisions or items containing mercury or other hazardous materials, i.e. paints, thinners, etc.. No batteries or bulbs will be accepted)

Colt Recycling will provide FREE secure data destruction

on all hard drives and storage media!

This event will be held at the Chamber of Southern Saratoga County offices, 15 Park Avenue, Clifton Park.

This event is brought to you by

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15 Park Avenue, Suite 7Clifton Park, NY 12065(518) 371-7748 PRSRT STD

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Capital District Physicians’ Health Plan, Inc.Capital District Physicians’ Healthcare

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CDPHP Universal Benefits,® Inc.

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Log on to www.southernsaratoga.org to register for all events

Upcoming Events Calendar

August11 Thursday

2:00 pm-7:00 pm—Electronics Recycling Collection Event—Chamber parking lot. No cost. See inside back cover for details.

Sponsored by: Colt Recycling

Please note:

Through Labor Day weekend,The Chamber office will close at Noon on Friday’s.

September5 Monday

LABOR DAY — Chamber Office Closed

12 Monday4:00 pm—Chamber 101 (New Member Orientation)Chamber Office. No cost for members.

14 Wednesday12 Noon—Women in Business Brown Bag—“Women OwnedBusiness Certification”. Chamber Executive Education Center.General Admission: $15, Chamber members: No cost to attend.

Sponsored by: Seton Health/St. Mary’s Hospital

6:00 pm—Saratoga County Executive Institute—Saratoga NationalGolf Course—9 session program.

15 Thursday7:30 am-9:00 am—StartupSmart Training Program—Chamber Executive Education Center. $99. for seven sessionsthrough 10/29.

Sponsored by: Lemery Greisler LLC, Padgett Business Services

3:45 pm—Board of Directors Meeting—Chamber office

5:30 pm—Third Annual Chamber Cup and Joint Networking Mixerw/Schenectdy Chamber—Edison Club. General Admission: $20,Chamber Members: $10

Sponsored by: Capital Bank, Verizon

21 Wednesday7:30 am-9:30 am—Executive Education Center—Finding Money to Start or Expand Your Business.General Admission: $20, Chamber Members: $10 includescontinental breakfast.

Log on to www.southernsaratoga.orgto register online for all events

or call The Chamber office at 371-7748.

CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED