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Volume 27 No. 1 Winter 2013

The Chamber of Southern Saratoga County

2013Annual Awards Dinner

Your Chamber: The Destination for Relationships____________________________________________

Thursday, March 28, 2013 • Hall of Springs, Saratoga State Park • 5:30 – 9:00 PM____________________________________________

Join fellow members at the beautiful and historic Hall of Springs in Saratoga State Park and be partof the excitement as the winners of the Endurance, Inspiration, Entrepreneurial Success,Strong Community, Education & Business Partnership and Southern Star Awards are announced.

Enjoy a lively cocktail reception (cash bar) with fantastic prize sweepstakesand a delicious sit-down dinner catered by Mazzone Hospitality.

Please contact Nigar Hale at 371-7748or nigar@sothernsaratoga.org

for information on sponsorship opportunities.

CHAMBER ANNUAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS • CALL FOR NOMINATIONSSubmission Deadline March 8th

See inside Pages 6 &7 for Nomination Criteria and FormVisit www.southernsaratoga.org to nominate a deserving Chamber member!

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A New Chamber DrivenCommunity Development ProgramFor Southern Saratoga County

The Chamber of Southern Saratoga County is embarking on a new project in2013 called the Community Development Program. It’s volunteerism with an economicdevelopment purpose, bringing together the best and brightest in the business worldalong with education leaders, students from grade school through college, communityleaders, elected officials, local residents and civic-minded people.

The program prototype took place at Historic Lock 19 in Vischer Ferry during thepast year. Students from Shenendehowa High School worked alongside engineers fromGE, Momentive and Turner Construction to design a bridge structure that allows accessto the entire lock for the first time in nearly a century, with materials supplied by CurtisLumber. Small businesses and neighborhood volunteers came down to lend a hand.Many valuable lessons were learned during this effort which will be applied in 2013.

During the coming year, the Chamber will help facilitate repairs and historicalresearch at the Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa along with the Ballston Spa CentralSchool District, and in Mechanicville at the historic train station, in support of effortsalready underway by city leadership and the Mechanicville Chamber of Commerce.In Waterford and Charlton, business meetings will help develop the agenda for thenext round of community development projects in 2014.

These exciting developments are quite different from the mostly-networking roleof the traditional chamber of commerce. By working together on community projectsof mutual interests, participants can learn much about each other that might not bepossible in a traditional networking setting. Not only may relationships be madestronger, but creative ideas for building a better future for our hometowns will beencouraged in a relaxed, informal atmosphere.

To volunteer for the Community Development Program, please call theChamber of Southern Saratoga County at 518-371-7748 or send an email topete@southernsaratoga.org .

ChamberMEETING SPACE

RENTALConvenient and Affordable

The Chamber has two rooms availablefor rent to members at our Officesjust minutes from Exit 9 on the

Northway. Call the Chamber firstif you have meetings to plan for 2013!

The Executive Education Centerseats approximately 35 individualsclassroom style and includes audio-visual/presentation equipmentincluding an LCD projector, wirelessinternet connection, television,screen, and white boards. Perfectfor training and seminars.

The Conference Room seatsapproximately 20 individuals arounda long table. Brightly lit by a numberof large windows, this room isperfect for staff and client meetingsor smaller gatherings.

If you need catering for yourmeeting, we can provide a list ofchamber members who deliver to theoffice. Contact Sheila at 371-7748or sheila@southernsaratoga.org onpricing and availability for bothmeeting rooms.

The Chamber now has anindividual office space availablefor rent on a long-term basis.

For more details contactChristine Donohue at 371-7748 or

Christine@southernsaratoga.org

March Networking Mixer

Curtis LumberThursday, March 14

Don’t miss this popular (almost) springtime mixer at the flagship store ofCurtis Lumber on Route 67 in Ballston Spa.

Nearly 300 business professionals came out to mix and mingle at the 2012Curtis Lumber Mixer-make sure you are part of this year’s high energy event!

In addition to the quality networking and great food, lots of fantastic doorprize giveaways are a highlight of the evening.

While you are there, friendly Curtis Lumber staff will be on hand just incase you have any questions on home improvement projects or repairs.

Register today at southernsaratoga.orgor call 371-7748

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Ribbon Cuttings Ribbon Cuttings Ribbon Cuttings

Cutting the Ribbon at Binx, a new family-owned provider of baby items,at the Tiny Tots Tea Room in Plaza 8 on Route 9 in Clifton Park are fromleft: Rick Noel, of eBizROI, Chamber President/CEO Pete Bardunias,Binx owner Ilissa Goman, Ilissa’s husband, and Sari Medick, owner ofTiny Tots Tea Room. For more information, visit www.binxbaby.comor call (518) 339-8786.

On October 29, 2012 Ellis Medicine cut the ribbon for the Ellis MedicalCenter of Clifton Park at 103 Sitterly Road in Clifton Park. “The 38,000square foot facility, staffed 24/7 by doctors and nurses experienced inemergency medicine, is comprised of Emergent Care on the first floor, plusprimary care and several specialty physician practices on the second levelfor convenient referrals. More than 100 community leaders including theChamber’s Current Board Chair, Paul Milton, COO of Ellis Medicine, alongwith elected officials and members of the community joined employees,physicians and donors in marking the completion of the 13-month construc-tion project. Deborah Mullaney, chair of Ellis Medicine’s Board of Trustees,emceed the ceremony and cut the ribbon. For more information, visitwww.ellismedicine.org

Freedom One Funding, located at 21 Executive Park Drive in Clifton Park,celebrates their 10 Year Anniversary with a ribbon cutting ceremony.From left (front row) Freedom One Funding Owner Ben Forcucci, ChamberPresident Pete Bardunias, Owner Mark Pawlow (center, holding scissors),Owner Chris Lanzoni, Chamber Ambassadors Jenny Crawford and RickNoel. Freedom One Funding staffers stand in back. Freedom One Fundingis an owner operated registered mortgage broker. For more information,visit www.freedomonefunding.com or call (518) 579-3412. Photo courtesyof: Mainframe Photography.

Cutting the ribbon to celebrate the new headquarters of Annese & Associates,Inc., located at 747 Pierce Road in Clifton Park are from left: ChamberVice President of Finance and Administration Christine Donohue,Mrs. Virginia Annese, Chamber President Pete Bardunias, Debbie Rossof Ronald McDonald House, Francine Annese Apy, Ray Apy, Yvonne AnneseLore, Michele Annese and Andrea Annese Como. Providing integratedcommunications systems, their business is the art, science, and passion ofconnecting devices to networks, people to people, and ideas to action.Find out more at www.annese.com or call (518) 371-9000.

Oliva! Gourmet Oil & Vinegars, a new boutique store at Clifton Park Center(near Buffalo Wild Wings) offers a unique shopping experience where you canenjoy sampling some of the finest, freshest, extra virgin olive oils and agedbalsamic vinegars available anywhere. They import in bulk directly to thestore, where the oils and vinegars are stored in stainless steel Italian Fustisto preserve their just-pressed freshness, and then are bottled daily on thepremises. Owner Kathleen Connolly shows off a variety of the uses ofher olive oil with some tasty dishes. Visit www.olivaevoo.com or call(518) 371-3866 for more information.

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You may know the library as a placeto bring your kids for story time, checkout some novels, or find a new movie towatch, but did you know we also havesome great resources for small businessowners? Especially for business ownerswho are just getting started and needsome extra resources, help, and support,the library is the place to be!

In the library: We have free public internetaccess, Wi-Fi, and even laptops you canborrow to use in the library. With ourscanner, you can create pdfs and emaildocuments where ever they need to go.We also provide access to color and black-and-white printing, faxing, and copying.There are free beginning and advancedcomputer classes in Excel, Word, Power-Point, and even new technologies likeGoogle Docs. Using our new wireless

printing service, you can send print jobsfrom any computer anywhere-- even fromhome-—and come in and pick them up.We have lots of spaces all around thelibrary to meet with a colleague, or justas a quiet place to work.

On our shelves: We have a business refer-ence collection containing specialized re-sources like The Book of Lists and othermarket and company research books, aswell as a large circulating collection. Ourbooks cover topics ranging from financingand business planning, to legal forms andregulations, to social media and market-ing. There is also a great collection ofcomputer help books for all levels ofexpertise.

Online: In the library and even from homeyou can access our collections of business

publications from around the world;including Newsbank Business Collection,Business and Company Resource Center,and the powerful database business andresidential database tool ReferenceUSA.ReferenceUSA is an unparalleled resourcefor market and demographic research.

Did you know you can make anappointment with one of our referenceibrarians for one-on-one help? Stop bythe library located at 475 Moe Road,call at 518-371-8622 or visitwww.cphlibrary.org to learn moreabout what we can do for you!_________Lauren Cardinal, Adult Services Librarian,Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library,475 Moe Road, Clifton Park518-371-8622www.cphlibrary.org

Learn from the Experts!Chamber members have expertise advice to provide on many subjects!If you would like to include an aricle in an upcoming newsletter issue,please contact Liz Roggenbuck at liz@southernsaratoga.org or 371-7748.

Resources for Small Business Owners at the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public LibraryLauren Cardinal, Adult Services Librarian, Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library

Is Your Office Helping You ?Denise Palumbo, co-owner

Plum & Crimson Fine Interior Design

Start the New Year with an organizedoffice whether in your home or at work.A clean, efficient space helps your atti-tude, outlook, and time management,making you more productive! Our workenvironment affects us in many ways,let’s make it a positive effect.

If possible, empty your space, clean itthoroughly…carpets, walls, all surfaces.Maybe try a new paint color on the walls.Chalkboard or magnetic chalkboard paintmakes a great accent wall, or even justpaint a square of it on one wall and hanga fancy frame around it. Protect the floorswith a mat under the desk chair. A vinylmat will protect hardwood and carpetedfloors. Make sure your desk chair iscomfortable and supports your back.

Take a look at your lighting, do youhave task and overhead lighting? Are allthe bulbs the right wattage and are all

bulbs are working? Do you have theproper window coverings for light controlon windows? There are products on themarket specially made to control glarecoming through windows that are greatfor offices. Your designer can show youthe options.

Take a look at your desk, is it theright size for both the space and the taskyou need to perform on it? You need theproper tools to do the proper job.

Take inventory of your files andequipment., store anything you don’t useon a regular basis or that is more than ayear old in another location. Add or sub-tract a file cabinet if needed. Discard anyold cords, use cord management systemsfor home office suppliers to label cordsand keep them tidy. Tie up any extralength on the cords, it will make it easierto clean around and look much neater.

Completely clear off the bookcases.Donate any books that you don’t needanymore. Add some decorative acces-sories, maybe a nice looking set of book-ends and a decorative box that serves dualfunction as a business card holder. Addbaskets to hold copy paper. Photos shouldhave coordinating frames and keep themto a minimum at work. Make your book-shelves attractive as well as functional.Maybe paint or wallpaper the back wallof the shelves. Group like items together.All your copy center items like the staples,paper clips, ink all on the same shelf.Have fun with the color of these utilitar-ian items, it will make you smile.

Denise Palumbo, co-ownerPlum & Crimson Fine Interior Design5 Spring Street Saratoga Springs518.306.5283www.plumandcrimson.com

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The Chamber of Southern Saratoga County recognizes that our members have a dynamic impact on our community and we annually honor a business and an individual for their outstanding achievements, success, and community and chamber involvement. This year we will be awarding four Achievement Awards. Endurance Award Criteria:All nominees must: * Have 50 or more employees * Be a member in good standing of The Chamber of Southern Saratoga County * Serve the Saratoga County area * Be in existence for 5 years or more * Exhibit the dedication to excellence necessary to achieve long term success

Inspiration Award Criteria:All nominees must: * Have between 11-49 employees * Be a member in good standing of the Chamber of Southern Saratoga County * Serve the Saratoga County area * Be in existence for 5 years or more * Inspire and encourage excellence in small business ownership

Entrepreneurial Success Award:All nominees must: * Have between 1-10 employees * Be a member in good standing of the Chamber of Southern Saratoga County * Serve the Saratoga County area * Exhibit a talent and passion for their company that will or has resulted in outstanding success Strong Community AwardAll nominees must: *Be a member in good standing of the Chamber of Southern Saratoga County *Serve the Saratoga County area *Contribute to the strength and wellness of the Southern Saratoga county community Nominate fellow member you feel is deserving of this honor (former nominees not previously awarded are welcome). Self-Nominations will NOT be accepted. Nominations can be made below or online at: www.southernsaratoga.org/nominations and must be received at the Chamber office by Friday, March 8, 2013.

Recipients will be chosen by the Chamber membership through online voting. Award winners will be announced at the Annual Awards Dinner on March 28th 2013.

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The Chamber of Southern Saratoga County

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Nomination Narrative: How has this company or individual demonstrated a dedication and inspired

others to excellence and/or exhibited talent and passion that results in outstanding potential for success?

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* The nomination narrative will appear in full or part on the Chamber’s website for review before individuals casting their

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Name of Individual Making the Nomination: ____________________________ Phone:

Nominee: I have reviewed this application and agree that the information provided is accurate and complete. Signature: Date:

Submit by March 8th, 2013 to: The Chamber of Southern Saratoga County 15 Park Ave, Suite 7, Clifton Park, NY 12065

Or fax submissions to: (518) 371-5025

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Brown Bag SeminarGoal Setting for Success

Is a lack of strategic planning in both your professional andpersonal life keeping you from reaching your full potential? Doyou want to learn concrete strategies to plan your purposefuland success driven future?

If the answer is yes—don’t let another month go by withoutputting your short and long term goals firmly in place and onpaper! Lorraine Ferguson will provide a personal roadmap toget you started and motivated.

Refreshments will be provided;bring your own lunch if you wish.

No cost for Chamber members; $15 General Admission

Presenter Lorraine Ferguson is thePresident of Direct Impact Associates, LLC- the Sandler Training Authorized Licenseefor the Tech Valley. She has over 25 yearsexperience in the Capital Region/TechValley and nationally as an executivemanaging sales, marketing, operations andtechnical personnel at the corporate,regional and branch level for start-up,franchise, Fortune 500, and private equitycompanies.

When: Wednesday, January 30th at 12 NoonWhere: Chamber Executive Education Center

Cost: No Charge for Members;$15 General Admission

Register online at www.southernsaratoga.org or call 371-7748

Thanks to our 2013 WIB Sponsor

RETIRE RIGHT:An Expo for 50+

And Those Who Love ThemTargeting the 50+ demographic, this expo will drawhundreds to the beautiful Desmond Hotel andConference Center! Great opportunities are available tochamber members who want to reach this affluent groupwith many interests including leisure, travel, finance,senior housing options, nutrition, health & wellness andmore.

For more information on sponsorship opportunities,or participating on the Expo planning committee,

contact Chamber Vice PresidentMarketing and Membership Nigar Hale

at nigar@southernsaratoga.org or 371-7748.

Exciting

New Chamber Event

Coming on May 22nd

Visit southernsaratoga.orgto register for all Chamber events,

to pay invoices and updateyour contact information

THE CHAMBER OFSOUTHERN SARATOGA COUNTY

Proudly ProvidingBusiness Opportunities

For Deserving American VeteransThe Veteran Entrepreneurial Training Program (V.E.T.),

started by the Chamber in 2011 and proudly sponsored bySEFCU, has since provided 12 veterans with a one year compli-mentary chamber membership and complimentary tuition for toThe Chamber’s StartUp Smart~An Entrepreneurial EnrichmentSeminar series. The next series begins on April 18th.

Any American Veteran who has started a new business inthe past twelve months is eligible to take part in this program!It allows our honorable veterans to tap into the power ofChamber of Commerce membership to help them build astrong foundation for their business while connecting withnew clients and customers.

For further information on V.E.T. call the Chamber officeat 518-371-7748 or email to: info@southernsaratoga.org.

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2nd Thursday Morning Mixer7:30am • February 14th atHealthPlex in Clifton ParkStart Off your Valentine’s Day in aHappy & Heart Healthy Way!

Don’t miss out on:• High Energy Networking• Exercise Demonstrations from

Healthplex staff• Tasty shake samples and healthy

breakfast treats• Complimentary chair massages• Certificates from Healthplex• Great Door Prizes!

$20 General Admission;$10 Chamber Members

Register today at southernsaratoga.orgor call 371-7748

2013CHAMBER OFFICERS

& NEW BOARD MEMBERS

The Chamber is pleased to announce the 2013 Officers:

Paul Milton-Ellis Medicine .....................................ChairpersonDianne Barber-Kansas- Kansas Eye Surgery .............Chair-ElectDaniel Kumlander-Roback

Kumlander & Pehl CPA’s..............................First Vice ChairScott Rajeski-Latham International.............................TreasurerDr. Penny Haynes-

Schenectady County Community College, ..............SecretaryDoug Ford-Curtis Lumber ............ Immediate Past Chairperson

New Appointments to the Board of Directors:SANDEEP DAVE

GLOBALFOUNDRIES

JENIFER MARTEN

Ballston Spa National Bank

Special thanks to following members who haveConcluded their dedicated service on the

Chamber board of directors

EDDIE HICKS—Subway of Clifton ParkLAURIE FERLAZZO—Bonadio Group

KATHY PELHAM—KPelham Associates

Announcing…

Chamber Leads GroupOpenings

Are you looking for a new wayto build your network of potential clients

and customers for the New Year?If so, consider joining one of the Chamber’s three leads

groups that meet year-round. Becoming a member does requirea commitment to attend the bi-monthly meetings which areheld both at the chamber office and various chamber memberlocations.

Joining a Leads Group is a great way to develop strongerrelationships with fellow chamber members and make themost of your membership for a nominal $25 annual fee.

Please contact Liz Roggenbuck at 371-7748 orliz@southernsaratoga.org to see if there is an openingfor your business category in any of the three groups.

The Chamber’s program ofdistinction- Saratoga CountyExecutive Institute began inSeptember 2007 and continues tobe an in-demand member’s only

opportunity for savvy business professionals who are interestedin growing their business network.

Both established and up and coming professionals, get aunique and inside look at some of the Tech Valley’s leadingbusinesses and institutions. The program also provides anopportunity to meet key business, civic and cultural leadersduring the program. A total of nine dynamic sessions, runningfrom September through December, will provide programparticipants long lastingknowledge, connectionsand benefits.

Participation in the 2013session of Saratoga CountyExecutive Institute is limitedto 20 individuals and isexpected to be a sell-out!Please contact theChamber at 371-7748 orliz@southernsaratoga.orgfor program investmentand further information.

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COUNTYInstitutexecutive

Participants from the 2012 ExecutiveInstitute program enjoyed a privateaudience with Dr. Alain Kaloyeros,Sr. VP and CEO of the College forNanoscale Science and Engineeringin the CNSE auditorium. Photocourtesy of Mainframe Photography.

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Pinnacle Human Resources has addedTalent Acquisition to its list of client

services with a focus on strategic positionsfor Executive, Finance, Marketing andOperations. Pinnacle’s Talent Acquisitionservices go beyond qualified candidates.Their placements are tailored to theorganization vision, culture and marketchallenges. Pinnacle HR's TalentAcquisition division services also includesmerger and acquisition analysis, employeebenchmarking and candidate evaluationprograms. For more information visitwww.pinnaclehrllc.com

The Saratoga Builders Associationproudly presented a total of $66,000

to two local charities from the proceeds ofthe 2012 Saratoga Showcase of Homes.Pictured from left to right; Barry Potoker,Executive Director of SBA; Tammy DiCara,Habitat for Humanity; Doug Ranaletto,Suburban Propane – Platinum PresentingSponsor; Michelle Larkin, Rebuilding Together Saratoga County; Lisa Licata-Stoll,Showcase of Homes Co-Chair; JesseBoucher, President of SBA.

GLOBALFOUNDRIES recentlyannounced plans to build a new global

R&D facility at its Fab 8 campus inSaratoga County, N.Y. The new Technol-ogy Development Center (TDC) is expectedto play a key role in the company’s strategyto develop innovative semiconductor solu-tions allowing customers to compete at theleading edge of technology. The TDC willfeature more than a half million squarefeet of flexible space to support a range oftechnology development and manufacturingactivities, including cleanroom and labora-tory space.. Construction of the TDC isplanned to begin in early 2013 withcompletion targeted for late 2014. For moreinformation visit www.globalfoundries.com

The board of trustees of Saratoga CareInc. has appointed four new members:

George E. Silver, Jr., M.D., N. KeithStewart, Michael J. Toohey, and StephanR. von Schenk. The board also re-electedthe following officers: Michael D. West,chairperson; David M. Mastrianni, MD,co-vice chairperson; Janice M. White,co-vice chairperson; Michael H. Iacolucci,treasurer; and Donna Montalto, secretary.Saratoga Care is the parent organizationof Saratoga Hospital, Saratoga HospitalNursing Home, Wilton Medical Arts,Malta Medical Arts, Saratoga SurgeryCenter, Saratoga Family Physicians,Schuylerville Family Health, SaratogaFamily Health and Galway FamilyHealth. For more information, go towww.saratogahospital.org.

IAm I Can, Inc., a local nonprofit organi-zation, recently named Jennifer Getter

of Rexford, Cheryl Sovern of Malta, andHarjit Earnest of Clifton Park, to its Boardof Directors. I Am I Can was created tomentor girls in grades 9-12 and providesneeded encouragement, guidance and advo-cacy as they navigate their high school yearsand move towards post graduate goals.To learn more about this organizationplease visit www.iamicanachieve.org orcall Avon Scherff, Founder and President,at (518) 688-3010 ext. 102 oravon@scherffinsurance.com.

GTM Payroll Services announced theaddition of InfinityHR to its suite of

Payroll, Insurance, and Human Resourcesofferings. Integrated with GTM’s PayrollProcessing System, InfinityHR is a power-ful, full-featured Payroll-HRIS (HumanResource information System) platformwhich allows payroll clients “recruitment toretirement” reporting and capabilities whenmanaging their employees. Ideal for clientswith 200 or more employees, featuresinclude: Employee Recruitment, HRISManagement, Time and LaborManagement, Benefit Plan ComparisonTool and more. For more informationvisit www.marketing@gtm.com

Velocity Print Solutions continues it’scommitment to sustainability and

renewable energy by continuing its pur-chase of Renewable Energy Credits (RECs).Electrical usage is offset by 100% windpower. Velocity has purchased RECs since2008. The impact of this action helps avoidup to 711,595 pounds (323 metric tons) ofcarbon dioxide emissions from being emit-ted into the atmosphere and reduces ourenvironmental impact or footprint. VelocityPrint Solutions, provides a complete rangeof marketing solutions which include digitaland offset printing; promotional products,mailing, distribution and fulfillment; cross-media integrated marketing and more.Velocity is also a Leadership Club memberin the EPA Green Power PartnershipProgram for its purchase of RenewableEnergy Certificates (RECs) equal to100 percent of its energy use. Furtherinformation is available at the websitewww.velocityprint.com

This spring, Hudson Valley CommunityCollege will offer a 64-credit Associate

in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree inEntrepreneurship for students interested instarting a business or for small businessowners looking to expand or refine theiroperations. The program can be completedon campus during the day or entirely onlineand starts this springs semester. For moreinformation, go to www.hvcc.edu/bus/etpor call (518) 629-7148.

Richard Wheeler, President of ReveredBusiness Solutions, Inc. has recently

received the 2013 Microsoft® MVPAward. This award is given to exceptionaltechnical community leaders who activelyshare their high quality, real world expertisewith others and who have provided out-standing contributions in Dynamics GPtechnical communities during the past year.Located in Ballston Lake, NY since 1983,Revered Business Solutions, Inc. helps busi-nesses with a full range of accounting soft-ware solutions. They've recently added RedWing Software to their current productlineup which includes Microsoft DynamicsGP and Project Accounting from MarcilTechnologies as well as a host of other thirdparty developers. For more information,visit www.rbsolutions.com or call518) 877-0763.

Members in the News

Do you have business news to share?Chamber members may send press releases

to info@southernsaratoga.org for inclusion onwww.southernsaratoga.org and

The BottomLine Newsletter (space permitting).

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Over 200 members enjoyed a festive evening at the Chamber’s HolidayCelebration in the beautiful Desmond Hotel and Conference Centerballroom on December 13th.

Chamber Board member Jim Wachala ofTurner Construction accepts his crystalleadership circle disk from ChamberPresident Pete Bardunias.

In October, over 100 chamber women attended the annual FallWIB Luncheon at the Hilton Garden Inn-Clifton Park sponsored bySt. Peter’s HealthCare and Women@Work—a Times Unions Publication.

Shenendehowa Central School DistrictSuperintendent and Chamber Board MemberDr. L. Oliver Robinson (seated, second fromleft) was named 2013 New York State SchoolSuperintendent of the Year by the New YorkState Council of School Superintendent’s.

Long-time chamber memberDiane Lindsey (left) along withfamily and staff members madethe holiday season fun atLindsey’s Country Store locatedat 1537 Route 9 in Clifton Park.At Lindsey’s, delectable bakedgoods and beautiful gift items arealways available as well as acornucopia of apples and farmfresh produce in the Fall!

An LC-130 taking off from Strat-ton Air National Guard base inScotia, last July 31st, with thechain link fence of the Base form-ing a perfect frame around theaircraft. The Chamber is proudto support the efforts of the Sch-enectady Military Affairs Council(a program of the SchenectadyCounty Chamber of Commerce).Photo taken by Molly Pokrzywka,Galway Junior-Senior High Schoolstudent who served as the 2012Saratoga County Dairy Princess.Molly is an active and articulatevoice for the future of agriculturein Saratoga County.

Economist Hugh Johnson (c) shakes hands with Cham-ber President Pete Bardunias and Anthony Duffy, Part-ner at The Bonadio Group, and sponsor of the 2013Economic Forecast breakfast at The Hyatt PlaceMalta/Saratoga.

In November, members of the Chamber’s Women in Business Committeecompleted their final assembly of the 2012- providing Domestic Violenceand Rape Crisis Services of Saratoga County (DVRC) with 100 gift bagscontaining women’s essential care items.

Kevin Hedley, Hedley & Co. and Beth Swallow, PioneerSavings Bank generously donate proceeds from the 50/50sales at the November 2012 mixer to Chamber AngelsBoard members Janice Powers and Jen Jackson, SeaglassLogowear to benefit the 2012 Chamber Angels program.

Teachers and students from the SaratogaAcademy join officials from the Capital RegionMaritime Center, elected officials, chambers ofcommerce and other local organizations as theyannounce the new Saratoga Academy for Lead-ership and Maritime Programs, a new privatemiddle school situated on the shores of theMohawk River in Alplaus.

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UPCOMING EVENTS CALENDAR

January30 WIB Brown Bag-

Goal Settingfor Success-Chamber Exec. Ed.Center

February14 Morning Mixer

Healthplex, Clifton Park

18 President’s DayChamber Office Closed

March14 Evening Mixer

Curtis Lumber,Ballston Spa

28 Chamber AnnualAwards Dinner-Hall of Springs

For details on all Chamber events including Time, Location, Cost and SponsorsLog onto www.southernsaratoga.org or call 518.371.7748

SAVE THE DATEMay 22: 2013 Retire Right Expo

June 10: Chamber Spring Golf Classic