The Chamber of Southern Saratoga announced the winners for the Annual Achievement Awards on April 23rd at the Chamber’s Annual Dinner at Mohawk River Country Club and Chateau in Rexford.

Ellis Hospital received the Endurance Award for exhibiting the dedication to excellence necessary to achieve long term success.

Ravenswood Pub in Clifton Park received the Inspiration Award for inspiring and encouraging excellence in small business ownership.

Faldoni’s Deli & Catering located in Mechanicville received the Entrepreneurial Spirit Award for exhibiting a talent and passion for their company that results in outstanding potential for success.

Kate Baker, Business Advisor for the Small Business Development Center at the University at Albany School of Business received the Southern Star award for her dedication to the Chamber through her volunteer efforts.

Dee Pangburn, Branch Manager for Capital Bank received the [...]

Albany, New York – Mayor Gerald D. Jennings and Tulip Festival Chair, Marcus Q. Pryor will announce the five finalists for 2009 Tulip Queen at a press conference in Albany City Hall’s Corning Park (behind City Hall) today, Wednesday April 29 at 11:00 am.

The five finalists were chosen through an extensive interview process out of 100 nominations. Nominees were interviewed by the Tulip Queen & Court Selection Committee, a panel of judges from the community including prior Tulip Queen & Court members. These young women were chosen based on their community service & leadership skills as well as their knowledge of Albany.
The Queen will be crowned at the Tulip Festival on Saturday May 9, 12pm, at the Amphitheater in Washington Park.

The Tulip Queen & Court spend their year of reign involved with many community education initiatives and coordinate a program each year for the Mayor Jerry Jennings Literacy campaign. [...]