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December 2013
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To better serve you, you can call 725-0641 to reach either of the two Chamber offices.
BUSINESS HOURS
AFTER
at the Eccentric Club
The Chamber’s Business After Hours at Gloversville’s Eccentric Club
was a success! 175 Chamber members enjoyed great food and refreshments and networking. Thank you to sponsors MacKenzie and Tallent,
Attorneys at Law and Lorraine C. Diamond, Esq. Pictured, from left, are
NBT Bank’s Mike Pepe, Montgomery County United Way’s Fred Quist,
who was the Chamber’s Mystery Member for the evening, Nancy Nigro, Patriot Federal Bank ($50 Mystery Member winner), and Chamber
President Mark Kilmer. Nancy won the $50 because she was the 15th
person to shake hands with Fred. Congratulations Nancy - it pays to
network! n
From left Fred Olbrych and Dave Groff from Universal
Warehousing; Kate Wolf, Patriot Federal Bank and
Natalie Olbrych, also from Universal Warehousing.
Chamber Hosts DiNapoli Breakfast
Chamber members enjoyed an informative talk by NYS Comptroller
Thomas DiNapoli on Monday, November 18 at the Holiday Inn Johnstown-Gloversville. Attendees were provided with the opportunity to
speak personally with Comptroller DiNapoli and his staff, but also to
network with Senator Cecilia Tkaczyk, Assemblyman Marc Butler, and
a number of Supervisors who were either newly elected or in office.
The Chamber is always looking for ways to connect our members with
elected officials and this was a great way to do that. n
Senator Cecilia Tkaczyk, Jim Landrio (FM Chamber
Board Member, Holiday Inn), Comptroller DiNapoli,
and FM Chamber President/CEO Mark Kilmer.
SPEED
LEADS NET WORKING
The Chamber Leads Group hosted a very successful Speed Networking event at 518 Grille in Amsterdam on November 21. 25 members,
and non-members, attended and got a lot of leads and referrals from
the event. Refreshments were provided by 518 Grille and they were
gracious hosts for the event. Next Speeds Networking event is a dinner
event at the Holiday Inn Johnstown-Gloversville in January. Watch for
details and take advantage of this great networking opportunity. n
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Officers
Message from the President
Chairwoman of the Board
Terri Easterly, Coldwell Banker - Arlene M. Sitterly, Inc.
Chairman Elect
Brennen Parker, Rose & Kiernan, Inc.
Immediate Past Chairs
Mark Finkle, The Glove Performing Arts Center
Charles Schwartz Esq.,The Schwartz Law Firm
First Vice Chair
Paul Connelie, Benjamin Moore & Co., Inc.
Treasurer
Jim Landrio, Holiday Inn, Johnstown-Gloversville
Directors
Michael J. Bowker
Robert McCarthy
NBT Bank
Frontier
James A. Del Savio
Kevin McClary
WEST & Co., CPA’s, PC
The Recorder
Vic Giulianelli
Amy McGrath
St. Mary’s Healthcare
Beech-Nut Hero
Andy Heck
Judy Phetteplace
Alpin Haus
Judith Ann Realty
Scott Hohenforst
Lana Ruggiero
Empire Chemical Sales, Inc.
Ruggiero Realty, LLC
Amy Karas
Jeanne So
Ruby & Quiri
Sarah Jane Sanford
Adult Home
Laurence Kelly
Nathan Littauer Hospital
& Nursing Home
Dr. Dustin Swanger
Fulton-Montgomery
Community College
Steve Kirk
Adirondack Mechanical Corporation
Donna Lewis
Don Wicksell
Adirondack Foothills R.V. Campground
Nancy Luey
Patriot Federal Bank
John Mancini
Kingsboro Lumber Co.
Samuel Zimmerman
Mohawk Valley Group
at Morgan Stanley
Wealth Management
Diana Marshall
Gloversville Sewing Center
Staff
Mark Kilmer
President / CEO
Terry Swierzowski
Becky Dutcher
Financial Administrator &
Office Manager
Vice President, Communications and
Member Services
Michele Marzullo
Gina DaBiere-Gibbs
Nicole Walrath
Tourism Director
Tourism Assistant
Newsline & Advertising Administrator
RICMAR
the design & print shop
Dear Member,
We are now well into the Holiday Season and I am
sure that many of you are still struggling to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list. The answer is quite
simple…why not consider a gift of Chamber Checks? Their versatility makes them
the perfect gift for those who are hard to shop for. They are accepted in over 100
local CHAMBER MEMBER BUSINESSES…from grocery and department stores,
to gift shops, liquor stores, auto repair centers, and everything in between. And,
more importantly, the “Buy Local” aspect makes them even more special. When
giving Chamber Checks, not only are you supporting local businesses, but you
keep the sales tax dollars earned upon redemption in our communities. And, what
about our local businesses trying to decide what to purchase for their employees
or customers for the holidays? Chamber Checks are the easiest and most convenient means to tell your employees how much you appreciate them. We can
accommodate any size order in any denominations!
So, please consider being part of this great “Buy Local”program. Chamber
Checks can be purchased in any of the three Patriot Federal Bank branches (Johnstown, Amsterdam, Canajoharie), at Ruby & Quiri in Johnstown, or at either Chamber office (Gloversville, Amsterdam). If you have any questions, please call the
Chamber staff at (518) 725-0641. Give the gift that is a gift to the entire business
community – CHAMBER CHECKS.
Well, Election Day is now behind us. You’ve cast your ballot and you think that
you have fulfilled your civic duty, but that’s not the case. Our responsibilities as citizens do not end at the ballot box, we must all continue to be part of the democratic
process.
This is done by the continuous monitoring of our elected officials, whether they
were your choice or not, and by holding their feet to the fire to honor the campaign
pledges made. Let’s hope that our newly elected leaders don’t just say the things
necessary to get hired, and then choose another course. We have to hold them
accountable for all they say and do so make a point of carrying on the process. As
community members we should always be aware of what’s happening in our communities. Stay on top of the news, go to public meetings and forums, it’s too easy
to complain…we must all be part of the solution.
On another note, I would be remiss if I did not take time out to congratulate one
of our members, Grandma Millie’s Bakery in Johnstown, on their selection to be on
the television show, TLC’s Bakery Boss. My understanding is that the process of
selection to the show is difficult and that a business must pass many tests with a
great amount of vetting. Kudos to Chauncey McCormick and her family for doing a
great job! Hopefully, this will propel their business to a whole new level… and just
maybe the Fulton and Montgomery region attached to their coattails. Remember
the Beekman Boys!
Thank you
Director of Membership
Shelley DiBlasio
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This years event is being held at the
Holiday Inn, Johnstown-Gloversville
Hope to see you there!
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Is The New Affordable Health Care /
Health Insurance Leaving You Confused?
Have you tried to navigate the state or federal websites to no avail? Are you afraid to enter all of your
personal/business information onto the websites before you can shop for health insurance?
Did you know that you DON’T HAVE TO BUY YOUR INSURANCE THROUGH THE EXCHANGES?
If you are a sole proprietor or a business that has under 50 employees, you CAN continue
to buy your health insurance through the Chamber utilizing Bouchey & Clarke Benefits, Inc.,
people that you know and trust and can call or visit if you have any questions about
your health insurance. Even if you need to, or want to go through the exchanges,
we can help you do that, too, if you’re a Chamber member.
It’s simple... either call or visit
the Bouchey & Clarke Benefits offices at our Amsterdam Chamber office:
1166 Riverfront Center
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 272-0024, ext 140
Fax: (518) 212-6217
[email protected]
www.bouchey.com
Or visit our Gloversville office during these additional open enrollment dates:
Wednesday, December 11 from 9am – 11am
Wednesday, December 18 from 2pm – 4pm
PLEASE RSVP for either of these dates if you would like to attend.
If we don’t have enough interest, we won’t hold the events in the Gloversville office.
As always you can contact your Chamber office:
(518) 725-0641 or via [email protected].
Terry Swierzowski Returns
to the Chamber of Commerce
Terry Swierzowski is the new Vice President, Communications and Member Services for the Fulton
Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce. Terry comes to us from Lexington where she spent 18
months as Director of Communications.
Terry first came to the Chamber in July of 2001 and has held various roles here since then. Most recently she was Interim President and Director of Tourism and Communications. She serves on a number
of Boards of Directors and Committees – Family Counseling Center of Fulton County, Advisory Board of
ASAPP’s Promise, Lexington’s Guardianship Committee and was recently named to Congressman Bill
Owens’ Womens Advisory Group.
She also previously worked at the former Amsterdam Memorial Hospital, Fulton-Montgomery Community College, SUNY Press and at various publishing houses in New York City.
Terry earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications from Marist College and holds a certificate
in Non-Profit Management from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. She is a native of Johnstown where she
lives with two of her three children and husband, John.
Terry can be reached at 725-0641 or by email at [email protected] n
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Fax: 518 842-1625 – [email protected]
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Funds and Funding Through
The New York State Comptroller’s Office
and New York Business Development Corporation
NY In-State Investment Program
Nearly $400 million is available for investing in New York-based
companies through the New York State Common Retirement
Funds’ In-State Private Equity Program. Through the In-State Program, the New York State Common Retirement Fund (the Fund)
has established long-term partnerships with 18 private equity managers from around the state who invest in companies that require
capital for growth, to refinance ownership, or for early stage investment. The program is designed to provide investment returns
consistent with the risk of private equity by making investments that
meet fiduciary standards.
In addition to providing the Fund with a 20 percent internal rate of
return on fully exited investments in the last five years, the program
has helped general jobs and private sector investment in New York.
Since its inception, the program has helped create or retain nearly
4,000 jobs across New York, leveraging $6.7 billion in capital. The
program has proven to be an important contributor to the State’s
economy by making capital available to small businesses.
The program’s concept is a simple one: if you’re prepared to
make a commitment to New York and can state a compelling case
for investment, the Fund will look to make a commitment to you and
your business.
For more information, visit https://www.osc.state.ny.us/pension/
instate/
or contact:
Frank McEvoy, Senior Policy Analyst
Phone: (518) 473-6089
Email: [email protected]
NYBDC Makes Loans to Small Businesses
in Partnership with The Fund
The New York State Common Retirement Fund is a lending partner providing the New York Business Development Corporation
with capital to make loans to small businesses for working capital,
equipment or real property. NYBDC has a goal of making at least
25 percent of its loans to minority or women-owned businesses.
With its focus on small business lending, NYBDC can frequently
offer more favorable terms than other lenders. NYBDC’s goal is to
promote the business prosperity and economic welfare of the State
of New York by providing loans to small businesses including startup, early stage and mature businesses, with a particular emphasis
on minority and women owned businesses.
The Fund began investing with NYBDC in 1987:
• $264 million invested in 892 small businesses since 1987
• Investments across New York state in all 62 counties
• Typical loan sizes are $300,000 to $500,000
For more information, visit www.nybdc.com
$4 Million Available for Veterans
to Expand their Businesses
$4 million is available in competitive fixed-rate small business
loans for military veterans, also through the New York Business
Development Corporation. The loans are guaranteed by the Small
Business Administration. For information about the program and
company eligibility, visit http://www.nybdc.com/how-can-we-help/
PB2a_Loans_for_Veterans_69_7_sb.htm
Office of Unclaimed Funds
New York State has $12 billion in unclaimed funds – and some of
that might be yours! Visit http://www.osc.state.ny.us/OUF/ to start
your search. n
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Fulton
Montgomery
REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Presents the First Annual
Celebration &Cocktail Party January 17, 2014
Ideal for the community-oriented business wanting to increase their exposure;
the First Annual Celebration & Cocktail Party held at the Holiday Inn Johnstown-Gloversville
will feature exquisite food and beverages. A new and improved
version of the former ‘Annual Dinner’, this is one of the most well-attended events of the year with hundreds of
prominent business members present. The 2013 annual award recipients will be showcased at this event.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Premier Corporate
Sponsor
$5,000
Gold Sponsor
$3,500
Includes recognition in all event promotional materials including
Newsline & email blasts. Recognition in event signage and full
page/color ad on inside front cover of program.
Eight complimentary tickets with VIP seating.
Includes recognition in all event promotional materials including
Newsline & email blasts. Recognition in event signage and full
page/color ad on inside back cover of program. Six complimentary
tickets with VIP seating.
Silver Sponsor
$2,500
Includes recognition in all event promotional materials including
Newsline & email blasts. Recognition in event signage and full
page ad in program. Four complimentary tickets with VIP seating.
Bronze Sponsor
$1,500
Includes recognition in all event promotional materials including
Newsline & email blasts. Recognition in event signage and half
page ad in program. Two complimentary tickets with VIP seating.
Station Sponsor
$350
Includes recognition as an exclusive dinner station sponsor as well
as on table sponsor signs, Newsline, the event program & exposure
to attendees.
Table Sponsor
$150
Includes recognition on table sponsor signs, Newsline, the event
program & exposure to attendees.
Name (as it should appear on signage): _______________________________________________________________
Business: _______________________________________________________________________________________
Sponsorship Type:________________________Contact Person: ___________________________________________
Email:_________________________________________________________________
Phone:_________________________Cell: __________________________
Please Return This Form With Payment To: Fulton Montgomery Chamber of Commerce
2 North Main Street, Gloversville NY 12078 ~ Fax: 518-725-0643
For questions, please contact Cynthia Gates-Truax at 518-424-1890 or [email protected]
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363 N. Comrie Ave., Johnstown, NY 12095
518 762-9885 • Fax 518 762-3846
[email protected]
Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated
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CHAMBER CHECKS –
Have You Accessed Your Chamber Lately?
Here’s how and to whom you
should direct your questions:
For all of our staff, you can call (518) 725-0641
Mark Kilmer, President/CEO
[email protected]
Contact Mark for Advocacy/Legislative Issues and Economic Development issues –
Mark is always available to all Chamber members with any questions or concerns.
Mark works out of both the Amsterdam and Gloversville offices.
Terry Swierzowski, Vice President
[email protected]
Contact Terry about Chamber publications (Livability magazine, Fulton or Montgomery County map projects, Directory), email blasts, website, social media, events,
ChamberMaster membership listings and with questions about the Chamber newsletter. Terry is available at both the Amsterdam and Gloversville offices.
Gina Dabiere-Gibbs, Fulton County Tourism Director
[email protected]
Contact Gina about Tourism events (Walleye Challenge, Pecks Lake Triathlon,
Bet on Fulton County Raffle), the I LOVE NY Tourism Matching Funds program,
www.44lakes.com website, tourism maps, brochures, etc. Gina’s office is located in
the Gloversville Chamber office.
Shelley DiBlasio, Newsline and Advertising Administrator
[email protected]
Send Shelley information anything about your business that you want promoted in the
Chamber newsletter, about advertising in the newsletter or special events programs.
Shelley’s office is located in the Amsterdam Chamber office.
Becky Dutcher, Financial Administrator/Office Manager
[email protected]
Contact Becky about accounts payable and accounts receivables; membership and
event invoicing, and Chamber Checks. Becky’s office is located in the Gloversville
Chamber office, but is also available on a limited basis in the Amsterdam office.
Michele Marzullo, Director of Membership
[email protected]
Michele should be contacted when businesses want to join the Chamber, schedule
Business After Hours; or to schedule a ribbon cutting or an art show in the Chamber
Gallery. She is also is the leader of our Chamber “Leads Group”. Michele is located
in both our Gloversville and Amsterdam offices.
Nicole Walrath
[email protected]
Nicole can be contacted about our tourism website listings, facilitates the weekly
tourism events email blasts, updates the I LOVE NY website, and anything about our
tourism program. Nicole is based in our Gloversville office.
CHAMBER OFFICE LOCATIONS
Gloversville • 2 N. Main Street
Open Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm
Amsterdam • 1166 Riverfront Center
Open Monday through Thursday, 8am to 3pm
Fort Plain Animal Hospital
Robert Chen, D.V.M. & Kimberly Weaver, D.V.M.
• Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture
• Small animal medicine and surgery
• Evening and weekend appointments available
13 River Street • Fort Plain, NY 13339
518 993-3332 • www.fortplainvet.com
email: [email protected]
PURCHASE THEM AT THESE CHAMBER MEMBER BUSINESSES
or use the Chamber Checks order form
included in this issue of Newsline:
(use them for gifts for employees or customers,
during the holiday season or any time of year)
RUBY & QUIRI
307 N. Comrie Avenue, Johnstown
(518) 762-7829 www.randq.com
Hours:
Monday thru Friday: 10am-7pm
Saturday: 10am-6pm
Sunday: 11am-5pm
PATRIOT FEDERAL BANK – AMSTERDAM
4781 State Highway 30, Amsterdam
(518) 843-5841 www.patriotfederalbank.com
Lobby Hours:
Monday-Wednesday, 9-4 (Drive Thru Opens at 8:30)
Thursday, 9-5 (Drive Thru Opens at 8:30)
Friday, 9-6 (Drive Thru Opens at 8:30)
Saturday, 9-12 noon
PATRIOT FEDERAL BANK – CANAJOHARIE
211 Erie Boulevard, Canajoharie
(518) 673-4400
www.patriotfederalbank.com
Lobby Hours:
Monday-Wednesday, 9-4 (Drive Thru Opens at 8:30)
Thursday & Friday, 9-5 (Drive Thru Opens at 8:30)
Saturday, 9-12 Drive Thru Only
PATRIOT FEDERAL BANK – JOHNSTOWN
311 N. Comrie Avenue, Johnstown
(518) 762-7700
www.patriotfederalbank.com
Lobby Hours:
Monday-Wednesday, 9-4 (Drive Thru Opens at 8:30)
Thursday & Friday, 9-5 (Drive Thru Opens at 8:30)
Saturday, 9-12 Drive Thru Only
CHAMBER OFFICE – AMSTERDAM
1166 Riverfront Center, Amsterdam
(518) 725-0641
www.fultonmontgomeryny.org
Hours:
Monday – Thursday, 8am – 3pm, CLOSED FRIDAY
CHAMBER OFFICE – GLOVERSVILLE
2 N. Main Street, Gloversville
(518) 725-0641 www.fultonmontgomeryny.org
Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
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chamber checks redeemers
Shop locally and use your Chamber Checks at these businesses!
n 4X HEAVEN, Gloversville
n GLOVERSVILLE PHARMACY, Gloversville,
n PARTNER’S PUB, Johnstown
n AAA NORTHWAY TRAVEL CENTER, Amsterdam
n GLOVERSVILLE SEWING CENTER, INC., Gloversville
n PATRICIA’S, Johnstown
n ADIRONDACK BACKPACKING SUPPLY, Amsterdam
n GRANDMA MILLIE’S BAKERY & CAFE, Johnstown
n PATTI’S GREENHOUSES, Amsterdam
n ADIRONDACK COUNTRY STORE, Northville
n H&R BLOCK, Johnstown
n PEACEFUL VALLEY MAPLE FARMS, Johnstown
n ADIRONDACK EXPRESS LUBE, Gloversville
n HAROLD’S RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE, Gloversville
n PECK’S FLOWERS, Gloversville
n ADIRONDACK HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC., Broadalbin
n HOLIDAY INN Johnstown - Gloversville, Johnstown
n THE PIZZA JOINT, Gloversville
n ADIRONDACK KAYAK WAREHOUSE, Amsterdam
n HOLLAND MEADOWS GOLFCOURSE, Gloversville
n PLAZA’S ITALIAN BISTRO, Gloversville
n AGWAY OF JOHNSTOWN HOME HEATING HQS, Johnstown
n italyMONDO!, L.L.C., Amsterdam
n POWERHOUSE MOTOR SPORTS, Mayfield
n ALPIN HAUS, Amsterdam
n J FINE JEWELRY, Gloversville
n POSTNET, Gloversville
n AMERICAN HOTEL, Sharon Springs
n JUNE’S CARDS and GIFTS, Amsterdam
n PRICE CHOPPER SUPERMARKETS, Gloversville
n BONA’S DISCOUNT LIQUOR, Gloversville
n KINGSBORO LUMBER CO., INC., Gloversville
n PRICE CHOPPER SUPERMARKETS, Johnstown
n BOWMAN’S MARKET, Gloversville
n KNAPIK’S MARINE, Amsterdam
n RAINDANCER RESTAURANT, Amsterdam
n BROWN’S FORD OF JOHNSTOWN, INC., Johnstown
n LANZI’S ON THE LAKE, INC., Mayfield
n RAZOR: A CUTTING EDGE SALON Johnstown
n CAROGA LAKE MARINA, L.L.C., Caroga Lake
n LAPLAND LAKE NORDIC VACATION CTR, Northville
n RUBY & QUIRI, INC., Johnstown
n CASTIGLIONE GEM JEWELERS, Gloversville
n LA VILLA DOG WORKS, LLC, Johnstown
n SAM’S SEAFOOD STEAKHOUSE, Johnstown
n RUSSELL CATALANO, L.M.T., Johnstown
n LEADER-HERALD , Gloversville
n SCHOOL HOUSE POOLS, INC., Amsterdam
n COLONIAL LITTLE THEATRE, INC., Johnstown
n LIVINGSTON’S FURNITURE & MATTRESS, Gloversville
n SPIRITS OF THE ADIRONDACKS, Johnstown
n DEMI’S WINES AND LIQUORS, Johnstown
n LOHSE FLORIST & GREENHOUSES, Gloversville
n SPORT ISLAND PUB, Northville
n GARY DISANTO-ROSE, D.M.D., Johnstown
n MAIN MOTORCAR Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Johnstown
n STEET TOYOTA, Johnstown
n FIT HAPPENS, Gloversville
n MCDONALD’S - GLOVERSVILLE Gloversville
n SW SKIN CARE & COSMETICS, INC., Johnstown
n FOWNES FACTORY STORE, Johnstown
n MCDONALD’S, Johnstown
n SWANY AMERICA CORP., Johnstown
n FOX RUN GOLF CLUB, Johnstown
n MICROTEL INN & SUITES, Johnstown
n TEGEO’S LUNCHEONETTE, Gloversville
n FUEL-N-FOOD, INC., Mayfield
n MOHAWK HARVEST COOPERATIVE MARKET, Gloversville
n THOMAS’ HALLMARK, Johnstown
n GIANNA’S PIZZA & PASTA, Gloversville
n MULBERRY TREE, Johnstown
n TRAVERS DINER RESTAURANT
n THE GEEK PANTOLOGY, Amsterdam
n MYSTERIES on MAIN STREET, Johnstown
n VINTAGE CAFE`, Johnstown
n GLOVE CITY REALTY, INC., Gloversville
n THE NEW PARIS SHOP, Amsterdam
n WALMART, Gloversville
n GLOVE CITIES VETERINARY HOSPITAL, P.C., Gloversville
n NOBLE ACE HARDWARE, Johnstown
n WINE AND ROSES, Broadalbin
n THE GLOVE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, Gloversville
n NORTHVILLE LIQUOR STORE, Northville
n YMCA of FULTON COUNTY, Johnstown
n GLOVERSVILLE HOUSE OF PIZZA, Gloversville
n OLD PEDDLER’S WAGON, Amsterdam
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We encourage all Chamber members to send in their
news along with photos for publications to
[email protected]
Upcoming Events, company improvements,
promotions, new hires and anything news worthy!
GOT LEADS?
$
The Fulton Montgomery Regional
Chamber of Commerce is the answer for you.
Contact Michele at 725-0641.
Moderator Peter Launsky-Tieffenthal, Under Secretary General for Communication and Public Information at the UN; T.C. Johnstone; Grace
Rutagengwa; Philip Gourevitch; and Jock Boyer
FM Student Speaks at the
U.N. about Survival
On November 12, Fulton-Montgomery Community College student
Grace Rutagengwa was an invited guest at the United Nations in New York City to speak about the Rwanda Genocide, which took the lives of
her loved ones, and tell how athletics helped her cope with this tragedy.
Rutagengwa was seated alongside cyclist legend Jock Boyer; author
and journalist Philip Gourevitch; and director and producer of the documentary Rising from Ashes T.C. Johnstone. The documentary follows
Rwanda’s first cycling team, which was assembled and coached by Boyer,
as they set out against incredible odds to become a symbol of hope and
promise for a country marred by the 1994 genocide. The film illustrates
the therapeutic power of sports but also carries a message of faith and redemption for the individual team members, their coach, and their country.
In the post filming discussion, Rutagengwa, a former member of
Rwanda’s National basketball team and a former member of FM’s Lady
Raiders basketball team, shared how sports helped her to recover from
the trauma of losing her own parents and siblings in the genocide that
claimed more than 800,000 Tutsi lives. A poised Rutagengwa told the
audience and multiple national radio stations how sports provided her the
discipline, life skills, and feeling of family that was missing when she lost
her entire family in 1994. Additionally, like the members of the Rwandan
cycling team, sports provided a distraction from traumatic memories and
helped foster healing and forgiveness.
“Grace was the of the nicest girls to ever play for me in my 15 years
at FM,” said Athletic Director and Women’s Basketball Coach Kevin Jones
who accompanied Grace to the U.N. along with Robin DeVito, FM’s Accessibility Coordinator, who is in the process of adopting Grace. “To persevere through the tragic events that she encountered in her life is a testament to her strength and courage as a survivor. She has touched my life
forever and I am grateful for the time we have shared. I only hope that her
remarkable story will continue to touch other lives. Grace need not worry
about how far she will go in life, she has already traveled further than
many of us can only imagine.”
The event drew more visitors than could be accommodated
by the 550 seat U.N. Conference Room.For more information visit
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This is your opportunity to advertise your business.
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_____ $ 100 Full Page Ad (4 3/4 x 7 1/2” )
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or call 725-0641 ext 1008 for information
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Ela Sanford
Deborah Klippel
Susan Dawes
Bouchey & Clarke Benefits, Inc.
Increases Staff By Three
Bouchey & Clarke Benefits, a benefits and consulting firm in Troy and
Saratoga and Amsterdam have announced three new hires joining the
firm.
Ela Sanford joins with 10 years experience with Paychex. She is licensed in several states for life, accident and health insurance. As an
account manager her day-to-day responsibilities include but not limited to
procesing changes, researching and resolving claims.
Deborah Klippel joins the firm with more than 26 years of health insurance expertise from CDPHP. She will focus as an account manager
will provide day-to-day service to clients including processing enrollment,
resolving claims and issues.
Susan Dawes Joins Bouchey & Clarke with more than 25 years of
accounting experience with both public and private sectors of the business community. Her role as an accounting specialist, she will be responsible for providing customer support for flexible spending when they have
claims to be processed. Contact Bouchey & Clarke at www.bouchey.comn
Tree of Love
With a gift of $5.00 to the Amsterdam YMCA Annual Campaign you can honor your loved ones with a personalized
glass ornament to be hung on the YMCA’s Tree of Love.
The tree will be on display in their lobby beginning Dec 1,
2013 through mid-January 2014.
This is a wonderful opportunity to honor a loved one or
memorialize a family member or friend during the holiday season. All ornaments purchased will help the Y not only strengthen individuals but strengthen
the community through the many programs they offer. Your gift will help young
people achieve their potential, empower people of all ages to lead healthier
lives, and strengthen the bonds of community.
Your name or message will be hand-printed on each ornament purchased.
Ornaments hung on the Tree of Love can be taken home after the holiday
season.
Orders for ornaments are accepted at the Member Services Desk for
$5.00 each in support of the Annual Campaign Amsterdam Family YMCA
58 N. Pawling St., Hagaman, NY 12086 • 842-2130 • amsterdamymca.com n
Sunmark Federal Credit Union
Named 2013 Best Place to Work
Sunmark Federal Credit Union was named one of the Best Places
to Work for 2013 by the Albany Business Review. This is the ninth
time that Sunmark has received this honor.
Winners were broken down into five categories based on number
of employees. Sunmark was recognized in the “176 employees and
more” category.
Sunmark is one of 30 Capital District companies that will be
celebrated at a December luncheon and in a special publication that
explores each company’s best practices.
The results of the anonymous employee surveys were compiled
by the research firm, Quantum Workplace of Omaha, Nebraska. More than 120 companies signed up to participate in the contest.
Contact Sunmark at www.sunmarkfcu.orgn
Encore Kids To Hold
Holiday Open House
Encore Kids Consignments, 34 North Main Street, Gloversville, is
hosting a Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 7 from 10:00am
to 3:00pm. Santa will be at the store from Noon until 3:00pm that day
and there will be refreshments, door prizes and a raffle!
An upscale consignment store with a whole lot more, Encore Kids
offers designer and brand-name clothing and accessories in sizes NB
through Childrens 14/16. They carry only the best brands in the best
condition at affordable prices. Located in downtown Gloversville, they
are always in style, in season, and in fashion. Store hours are Tuesday
through Friday from 10:00am to 6:00pm, and Saturday from 10:00am to
3:00pm. Call the store at (518) 773-4649 for more information or visit
their Facebook page, facebook.com/encorekidsconsignments n
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Chamber Member News
FM Honors
Distinguished
Alumni
On November 15, the Foundation of FM hosted its
Seventh Annual Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner
honoring graduates Tom DiMezza ‘75, Hon. Traci DiMezTom DiMezza
Traci DiMezza
Trudy J. Venette
za ‘89, and Trudy J. Venette ‘87.
Tom DiMezza is a lifelong resident of Montgomery
County. Born and raised in Amsterdam, Tom graduated from Wilbur in Liberal Arts. She continued her studies at Russell Sage earning a
H. Lynch High School and earned an Associate’s degree in Accounting B.S. in Healthcare Administration, again with Honors, and was awarded
from FM in 1975 and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Russell the Richard Mattox Award for Outstanding Public Administration StuSage Colleges.
dent, and a Master’s degree in Public Administration with High Honors,
After graduating from FM in 1989, Hon. Traci DiMezza attended graduating Cum Laude. Venette began as a nursing assistant, working
Siena College, where she earned her B.A. She went on to Quinnipiac her way up to Administrator and CEO in Long Term Care Corporations.
University Law School earning a Juris Doctorate. After being admitted She has Nursing Home Administrator Licenses in Massachusetts, New
to the bar in January 1996, she began work as a criminal appellate at- Hampshire, New York, Florida, Hawaii, and Texas.
torney with the Schenectady County Public Defender’s Office. In the The evening also included special recognition of FM’s Scholarship
fall of ’96, DiMezza opened her own practice which concentrated in real Program donors and student recipients. Keynote Speaker for the event
property law, appellate law, and civil litigation. She currently serves as will be Dr. Govind Rao, Pediatrician and Philanthropist. For more inforGloversville City Court Judge.
mation visit fmcc.suny.edu n
Trudy J. Venette graduated FM in 1987, with Honors, with an A.A.
!!!Attention!!!
Catholic Charities of Fulton and Montgomery Counties still has slots available for Christmas Gift sign-ups.
They are taking applications for Montgomery County
residents by appointment only. For an appointment,
please call 518-842-4202 and dial ‘0’ for Front Office
Staff.
Applicants given appointments must come prepared
with the following information:
• Photo Identification for all adults in the household
• Proof of Montgomery County residency in the
form of DSS paperwork, a recent utility bill
or a copy of Lease/Mortgage
• Verification of ALL forms of household income:
pay stubs, SSI/SSD, unemployment, child support PA, Alimony and TANF
• Birth Certificate or Benefit Cards for all children on
application, only children between the ages of
1 and 12 will be registered, NO EXCEPTIONS.
***Families are not eligible to sign up for assistance if they have
received from our agency for the last two consecutive years or if they
have already registered with another agency for assistance. This information will be verified and duplicate applications will not be supported.
Applications will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis . Aid for
Christmas toys is not guaranteed and is based soley on the amount of
support we receive through our community gift drive.*** For more infor-
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of the year with approximately 400 prominent
business members present.
The 2013 annual award recipients will be
showcased at this event.
Sponsorships available:
Premier Corporate $5,000; Gold $3,500; Silver $2,500;
Bronze $1,500;Station $350 and Table $150
For sponsorships contact Cindy Truax at 424-1890 or
email at [email protected]
Don’t forget to nominate that special person that fits
the criteria of the awards to be given out.
Chamber Member News
SW Skin Care & Cosmetics
Announces New Employees
SW Skin Care & Cosmetics is pleased to announce the addition of two new
employees to their rapidly expanding Day Spa and Skin Care Center.
Sunshine LaFountain is a licensed esthetician and recent graduate of the
John Paolo’s Xtreme Beauty Institute in Ballston Spa NY. In addition, she is a
Licensed Practical Nurse with more than 15 years experience, which gives her
superior insight into human physiology to better serve the skin care needs of
her clients. Sunshine is a resident of Amsterdam NY, and is a wife and mother
of four who is very exciting to be joining the SW Skin Care team.
Jean Mensing is joining the team as a receptionist. Jean has more than 15
years experience as a sales manager and trainer in the medical device industry
with a concentration in Stem Cell technology, biologics and hardware within the
Neurosurgical and Orthopedic fields. She is a current student at the Aesthetics
Science Institute in Latham NY and is working towards her certification in Esthetics. She is set to graduate in June 2014. Jean is a mother of two who lives
in Niskayuna NY and she is a welcome addition to the company.
SW Skin Care and Cosmetics is a Skin Care Center and Day Spa located in
the Briggs Street Plaza, Johnstown, NY. In addition to offering facial treatments,
they provide massage therapy, waxing, back/body treatments, make-up artistry,
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and nail services. They also
offer the removal of skin tags
&
other minor skin
irregularities,
microdermabrasion, spray tanning, aesthetic
Jean Mensing
Sunshine LaFountain
microcurrent
treatments, permanent cosmetics, and enzymes and chemical peel treatments. In addition,
they offer a full line of professional skin care products and make-up. Their focus
is on providing the best possible skin care and they have had great success
helping clients reduce the signs of aging and combating skin conditions like
acne. For more information, call (518) 705-4121, or visit www.nyupstate.skincaretherapy.net. n
Mountain Valley Hospice Launches Campaign
Mountain Valley Hospice has launched a new campaign to raise funds for its programs and
services that assist residents of Fulton County, Western Montgomery County, Southern Saratoga
County and Northern Hamilton County.
Recycled four and five gallon water jugs are being placed at business locations in the region to
collect funds that will support services and educational programs provided by MVH. In providing
care to persons with life-limiting illnesses, the goal of hospice is to alleviate symptoms – physical,
emotional, spiritual, financial, and social – enabling patients and families to concentrate on living
as comfortably and fully as possible. Patient centered care allows control to remain with the patient
and those supporting them. Mountain Valley Hospice provides care that is palliative, holistic and
supportive.
While hospice care is routinely provided in your home, circumstances sometimes require that
care be delivered in an alternate setting. For this reason, hospice care may also be provided in the
following locations: your home, acute care hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, group/
Members of the Coldwell Banker Arlene M. Sitterly
adult homes and the Nancy Dowd Mountain Valley Hospice House.
These containers can be placed in schools, banks, restaurants or convenience stores. Anyone Staff gather around a canister they have placed in their
who is interested in placing a container at their school or place of business should contact Lisa Mc- office to collect funds to benefit Mountain Valley HosCoy at Hospice at 725-4545 or email [email protected]. Donations of water jugs in good pice. Pictured from Left to right are: Michelle Foster,
Terri Easterly, Christian Simonds, Shannon Brott and
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Jean Machere.
St. Mary’s Hosts Labyrinth
The St. Mary’s Center for Complementary Therapies is hosting The Labyrinth, A Meditative
Walk into Advent on Monday, December 9, 2013 from 6-7:30 pm in the Carondelet Pavilion Auditorium, 380 Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam.
What is The Labyrinth? The Labyrinth is a form of walking meditation, an ancient spiritual act
of pilgrimage symbolizing one’s walk with God or journey through life. The walk is more about the
journey than the destination, and more about “being” rather than “doing”. All people are welcome to
participate in The Labyrinth; talking a meditative walk does not require that you bring an exclusive
set of beliefs, only yourself.
If you are interested in participating in The Labyrinth Walk, please contact Sr. Rita Jean DuBrey, Director of the Center for Complementary Therapies at (518) 841-7146 prior to December 6.
There is a nominal fee of $15.00 to register and pre-registration is required. n
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Fulton and Montgomery Chamber members,
Participate in “Giving for the Holidays”
The Amsterdam High School Marching Rams
The AHS Marching Rams, Boosters and Alumni, collect toys for Toys for Tots
at their light show, “Light Up The Sky With The Marching Rams”. The show
runs Dec. 4 - Dec. 23 from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm at 154 Brookside Avenue,
Amsterdam, New York. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy for their Toys for
Tots collection. For more information, contact Linda Selbert at
(518) 843-3052
Grandma Millie’s Bakery
The bakery is collecting scarves, hats, mittens and gloves for the Interfaith
Homeless Shelter in Amsterdam. They are also collected canned and dry dog
food and treats for the Regional Animal Shelter. Each person that donates to
either of our collections will receive a free cookie. Contact Grandma Millie’s
Bakery, 160 County Highway 153, Johnstown (at the Fulton County Airport),
(518) 775-6348
The Mental Health Association in Fulton and Montgomery Counties
The Mental Health Association is collecting Toys for Tots at their administrative offices, 307 Meadow Street in Johnstown as well as 11 Mohawk Place in
Amsterdam. Their offices are open from 8am-4pm, Monday through Friday.
New, unwrapped toys are accepted for donation. For more information,
contact (518) 762-5332
The Children’s Mental Health Clinic of St. Mary’s Healthcare
The Children’s Mental Health Clinic of St. Mary’s Healthcare is accepting gifts
and toys for children this holiday season. New toys and gifts may be donated,
and marked for a boy or girl, along with the age range the gift is appropriate for. According to Steve Siegard, Program Coordinator for the clinic, it is
sometimes less common to get donations for older kids, so items like earbuds,
basketballs, footballs, sports equipment, iTune cards and even personal diaries
The Northville Rotary Club
are welcomed. Donors may also contact the clinic to ask if a specific need
The Northville Rotary Club is partnering with the Northville Center of the Fulmight be filled, for items like beds for a family just moving to the area,
mont Community Action Agency to provide Christmas gifts for needy children
or other necessities. Donations may be dropped off at the clinic, at 8
through the Rotary Wreath Project. Rotarians choose a wreath with the first
Northampton Road, in Amsterdam, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Thursday
name and age of a child on it and purchase gifts that are suggested on the
and Friday; or 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday. For more informaback of the wreath. The Rotary also provides food for Christmas baskets.
tion contact Siegard at (518) 843-7532; or Administrative Assistant Holly at
Fulmont Community Action Agency in Northville could always use children’s
(518) 843-7538.
coats, hats and mittens for the winter months or folks interested in adopting
SWANY America Corp. Supports Toys for Tots
a family for the holidays. Rotarians also assist with the Children’s Christmas
Please donate new, unwrapped toys at SWANY Gloves, 115 Corporate Drive
Shopping Party with Santa, where kids “shop” for gifts for their family. Evin Johnstown (off of Route 29 near Harrison Street). They have also made a
erything is donated by the community and there is always need for more gift
items and wrapping paper! Call the Northville Rotary Club if you would like to number of donations of warm winter accessories – gloves, hats, scarves and
mittens to the following organizations: Gram Lorraine Project, Herkimer; Comhelp (518) 883-3338
munity Maternity Services, Johnstown; St. Mary’s Health Care, Gloversville;
Amsterdam Rotary Club
Foothills United Medothist Church, Gloversville; First Presbyterian Church,
The Amsterdam Rotary Club is collecting non-perishable food items for local
Johnstown; Northeast Parent & Child Society through the YMCA; and this year
food pantries. A drop off box is located at Hear For You on Rt. 30 in Amsterfor a project to provide Christmas gifts for 226 Local Homeless Veterans. For
dam. There is a collection site for this purpose at The Raindancer Restaurant
more information, contact Donna Vanaernam at SWANY at (518) 725-3333
where the Club meets every Wednesday at the regular meeting and at Hear
for You on Rte. 30 in Amsterdam. For more information contact Cindy Rivera
at (518) 489-8110
Ways To Promote Your Business Through The Chamber In 2014:
Are you an artist or artist group? Have an Art
Show at the Chamber’s Gloversville office. There
are some dates available in 2014…contact the
Chamber staff for details.
Have a Tuesday Tour at your business. These
will be offered once a month throughout 2014. Invite Chamber members to your business for a tour
through your facilities to showcase all that you do.
All you have to do is provide a light breakfast and
tour guides…we will do the rest.
Place an insert in the Chamber newsletter,
Newsline. Provide us with 1200 copies, and a fee
($150 for non-profit businesses and $175 for others) and we will insert it into an issue. Provide
us with a .pdf of your insert, and we will include it
with the electronic version of the newsletter on our
website.
Have a Business After Hours at your location.
For a $200 fee, you provide refreshments and information about your business. We will promote
the event, and get people in YOUR door! n
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Montgomery County Tourism
By Jackie Meola (518) 853-8335
Holiday Events in Montgomery County!
Holiday Gift Fair will be a on Saturday, December 14 at
the Canajoharie Library where you can shop handmade local arts and
crafts vendor booths, shop the library’s book sale, buy lunch and baked
goods and join in on family arts and crafts.
The Canajoharie Christmas Spectacular
The Amsterdam High School Marching Rams,
Boosters and Alumni present “Light Up the Sky with the Marching
Rams” Light Show, December 4 through 23 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm
at 154 Brookside Avenue, Amsterdam. This year features 23 new display pieces, including Scooby Doo, Raggedy Ann and Andy and others.
Just $5 per vehicle, new, unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots, and canned
goods for the Catholic Charities Family food pantry will be collected.
Call 843-3052.
Saint Nicholas Day at Fort Klock, taking place
on Sunday December 1 from 12:00pm – 3:00pm, is a traditional holiday
custom that dates back to the fourth century. This celebration is from
a rich Dutch and German heritage that is preserved through colonial
music, homemade cookies and gingerbread, hot chocolate and spiced
cider. All children will receive a homemade wooden ornament from St.
Nicholas. In addition, the Tryon County Militia will drill, there is a storyteller, roaring fires, pine bough decorations and a tree. Fort Klock is
located at State Highway 5, St. Johnsville, NY, contact 568-7779.
There is a Holiday Open House at the Creative Connections Arts Center at 303 E. Main Street in Amsterdam on Saturday, December 7 from
10am – 4pm. This free event is open to the public and will include a
bake sale, crafts projects an art show sale with work by students from
Barkley, Marie Curie and Tecler Elementary Schools and a pottery
throwing demonstration.
The George Landis Arboretum will celebrate the
holidays in a number of ways: with a Star Party on December 6 and
December 7; and with a workshop on Decorating with Native Greenery.
Call the Arboretum for details at (518) 875-6935.
Canajoharie’s Annual Elves’ Night Out will
be held on Friday, December 6. At press time, the following events will
take place that evening: 4pm – Arkell Museum will have projects for
children; 4:30-5:30 visit Santa at the post office – bring a camera and
letter to mail; 5-9 Canajoharie Eagles Club Craft Fair; 6pm church bells
will ring while elves run around the village to mark the beginning of the
Sing Around the Christmas Tree; there also will be a wreath decorating contest, horse and carriage rides and hot chocolate and cookies.
Please remember to shop and support the local merchants!
The Upstate Chapel, 63 Cliff Street in Canajoharie, will hold its Third
Annual Community Christmas Concert on Friday, December 13 at 7pm.
A free event.
will begin on December 6 with a Christmas Wreath Decorating Contest
sponsored
by
Twenty-Two,
Gino’s and Harry’s
Pottery – check
them out for contest rules and details.
December
7 there will be a
Treasure Hunt at
12 noon where
you can visit village locations for
clues and trinkets
(you must pre-register for the event),
and a Cupcake
Contest and Auction on December
15 at Gino’s Pizzeria – see them for
contest rules. n
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lead our online content efforts. We are looking for someone who is devoted to the Internet and thrives in the fast-paced, high-pressure newsroom
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The web editor will be responsible for managing our digital content on multiple platforms; working
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curating and developing a variety of content; and further developing our social media strategy.
The successful candidate will have strong writing and editing skills, proficiency in web analytics
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Tourism Talk
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By
Gina DaBiere-Gibbs,
Fulton County
Tourism Director
Allwater Guide Service, the first entries at the Chamber
office for the 2014 Walleye Challenge.
The 2013 Peck’s Lake Triathlon charitable donation went
to the Boys & Girls Club of Gloversville.
Peck’s Lake Triathlon
Charity
The Peck’s Lake Protective Association (PLPA) Board of Directors
is seeking applicants from not-for-profit organizations to be awarded
as the designated charity to receive a portion of the proceeds raised
by the triathlon. The applicant organization must be a 501(c)(3) corporation (or be able to demonstrate to the PLPA Board’s satisfaction appropriate financial safeguards for the distribution of funds); must serve
Fulton County residents with 100% of the funds used for direct client
benefit/services. The application and complete criteria are available
at: http://www.fultonmontgomeryny.org/pages/PecksLakeSprintTriathlon/. The application deadline is December 13, 2013. The Peck’s Lake
Sprint Triathlon is scheduled for August 2, 2014.
Spring Safari
Peck’s Lake Enterprises, Inc. has received a request for a proposal
from the New York State Outdoor Writers Association (NYSOWA) to
host their Spring Safari. Fulton County has hosted this event in 2010
and the NYSOWA conference in 2011. Fulton County is privileged to
be chosen again by this statewide organization.
The Fulton County Tourism Department has meet with Clarence
Chamberlain from Peck’s Lake and will be working with him on or-
ganizing sponsorship and outings for the group’s visit in May 2014.
Thank you to Mike Hauser, Twin Cities Sports Promotions, John Havlick, Frank’s Gun Shop, Mark Wendt and Paul Catucci, Pine Tree Rifle
Club, and Steve George, Allwater Guide Service, who have generously signed-on to be committee members, possible guides, and/or
sponsors for this exciting opportunity to showcase Fulton County’s
outdoors!
Walleye Challenge
The Sixth Annual Walleye Ice Fishing Derby has been scheduled
for Saturday, January 25, 2014 from 7:00AM to 3:00PM on the Great
Sacandaga Lake, presented by the Fulton County Tourism Department
and Fuel-N-Food, Inc. and sponsored by Frank’s Gun & Tackle Shop,
Inc. and Bartyzel, Inc.
The mailing for this annual event went out in early November to
over 3300 fishing enthusiasts. This event sold out on November 22
and will host 1750 participants. To be added to the mailing list please
email: [email protected].
Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses; please
call the Chamber for details.
Again this year, the Great Sacandaga Lake Fisheries Federation is
holding their ice fishing contest the same day. In this tournament, you
can win prizes for pike, perch, and trout. For more information or to
register, please visit their website at www.gslff.com. n
You can contact Gina DaBiere-Gibbs, Tourism Director at 725-0641 fax 725-0643,
email at [email protected] and visit the tourism website at 44lakes.com
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Snapshot of our New Members
Fulton Center for
Rehabilitation & HealthCare
847 County Highway 122
Gloversville, NY 12078
(518) 773-3400
www.fultoncenter.net
Dr. Shauna Glenn Zemken,
Optometrist
2 Canal Street
Fort Plain, NY 13339
(518) 993-4743
The Bakery
Cakes and Sweets
197 N. Main Street
Gloversville, NY 12078
(518) 774-8783
www.thebakerycakesandsweets.com
Member Anniversaries
The following businesses realize the value of their Chamber investment
and have renewed their membership in
the month of November.
Please note these members and the year they joined!
Thank you to all our renewing members.
Less than 5 Years
Sharp Shooters Billiards
and Sports Pub.....................2012
Tegeo’s Luncheonette..................2012
Heritage Meadows Farm
Bed & Breakfast....................2012
Schine Memorial Hall, L.L.C......... 2011
Razor............................................ 2011
Micropolis Art Gallery................... 2011
AVON Products-Marion Playford.. 2011
Easterly Woodwork & Design.......2010
A.F.L.A.C. New York,
Margie Hicks.........................2010
South Shore Marine.....................2010
Fit Happens..................................2010
Cushing Stone Co., Inc................2010
Quinn’s Green Power...................2009
Grandoe Corporation....................2009
Miller Printing & Litho, Inc.............2009
5 to 9 Years
McDonald’s-Palatine Bridge.........2008
McDonald’s-Fultonville.................2008
Amedore, George.........................2008
Farhart, Maurice M.......................2008
Vintage Cafe`................................2007
Verizon Wireless Business Sales...2007
Girl Scouts of Northeastern
New York, Inc........................2007
MacVean, Allan; of Ruzicka,
MacVean & Seybold.............2007
Hillside Service, L.L.C..................2007
R & D Sales..................................2006
Peaceful Valley Maple Farms.......2006
Wheeler, Karen; of Coldwell
Banker-Arlene Sitterly...........2006
Holy Trinity Parish........................2006
School House Treasures..............2006
Levinton, Ruth; Consulting...........2006
Nolan Associates..........................2006
Lanphere, Anna............................2006
R.J.P. Bookkeeping &
Tax Preparation....................2005
Canajoharie Central School.........2005
Montgomery County
Industrial Development.........2005
Railside Cafe................................2005
Upstate Telco
Federal Credit Union............2004
10 to 20 Years
Powerhouse Motor Sports............2003
Evergreen Construction................2003
Hagaman, Village of.....................2000
American Legion Post 701...........1998
Hannaford Supermarkets Amsterdam...........................1998
Gloversville Teachers Assoc.........1998
Amsterdam Y.M.C.A.....................1998
Arnold’s Feed &
Grain Service, Inc.................1998
United Way of
Montgomery County.............1998
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Over 20 Years
Ship and Copy..............................1993
Vincenza’s Banquet House..........1992
Antonucci Wholesale
Produce & Seafood, Inc........1988
Maider and Smith.........................1988
Murphy, Niles & Greco, Esqs........1988
Russo, Walsh & Walsh.................1988
Williamson Optical........................1985
Fulton Friendship House..............1985
Fulton County Center for
Regional Growth...................1984
Simco Leather Corp., Inc..............1976
Letter Memorial Co.......................1974
National Grid................................1974
McDonald’s, Inc.-Johnstown.........1972
McDonald’s-Gloversville...............1972
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2 North Main Street, Gloversville, New York 12078
(518) 725-0641 • fax (518) 725-0643
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.fultonmontgomeryny.org
1166 Riverfront Center, Amsterdam, New York 12010
(518) 725-0641 • fax (518) 684-0111
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.fultonmontgomeryny.org
Member of
American Chamber of Commerce Executives Association
Business Council of New York State
Center For Economic Growth
Chamber Alliance of New York State
Farmer’s Direct Marketing Association
Montgomery County Farm Bureau
New York Business Development Corporation
Tech Valley Chamber Coalition
United States Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Events!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THESE “DON’T MISS” EVENTS!!
For these events contact The Chamber at 725-0641 or email: [email protected]
Business After Hours
NBT Bank in Canohoharie
December 5 • 5-7pm
20 Mohawk Street, Canojoharie
Come join NBT Bank and the Fulton Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce for an evening of fantastic food, networking, and
fun at our business after hours!
NBT Bank, Canajoharie Office
This is a free event for all Chamber Members and their employees.
Non-members are invited at $10 general admission.
Contact Information:
Futlon Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce 725-0641
Business After Hours
Bouchey & Clarke Benefits
December 12 • 5-7pm
held at
Perthshire, 112 Perthshire Drive, Amsterdam
Join us for a very special holiday Business After Hours at Perthshire sponsored by Bouchey & Clarke Benefits. Help us kick off the
holiday season by enjoy great company delicious food and drinks.
You will not want to miss out!
This is a free event for all Chamber Members and their employees.
Non-members are invited at $10 general admission.
Contact Information:
Futlon Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce 725-0641
Open House and Ribbon Cutting
at Senator Cecilia Tkaczyk’s Office
December 18 • 4-6pm
1170 Riverfront Center, Amsterdam
Open house and ribbon cutting at
Sen. Cecilia Tkaczyk’s office in the Riverfront Center.
Check out their new office space, meet the staff,
help us cut the ribbon and welcome them to
the Fulton Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce.
The ribbon will be cut at 5:00 pm.
Food and refreshment will be available.
Office located on the first floor next to the
Amsterdam Chamber of Commerce offices
All members are invited to attend. Non-members for
a minimal fee of $10.00. RSVP required for planning purposes.
Contact Information:
Futlon Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce 725-0641
Speed Leads Networking Event
January 16 • 5:30-8pm
Holiday Inn, Johnstown-Gloversville
308 N. Comrie Street, Johnstown
Too busy for after-hours networking or need some practice?
Have the need for speed? Then SPEED LEADS is for you!
Unlike Speed Dating, where you’re looking for that
love connection, Speed Networking is where you will
establish and maximize professional connections in a
brief period of time that are high quality and long lasting.
The outcome being that these connections will lead
to follow up meetings and future referrals.
Hosted by the Chamber Leads Group
SPEED LEADS is a fun, exciting and
effective way to make a lot of connections in
a very unique environment. Words of Advice:
Prepare and practice your elevator pitch
(elevator pitch—the speedy, concise summation
of what your company makes or does).
Bring your business cards. Relax and be yourself.
Follow up afterward- it is essential to your success!
Admission: $5 Chamber Members, $10 All others
Contact Information:
Futlon Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce 725-0641
We encourage all Chamber members to send in their news along with photos for publications to [email protected]
Upcoming Events, company improvements, promotions and new hires and anything news worthy!