For release: Immediate – Thursday, October 29, 2009

Contact:
Mark Eagan (phone) 431-1424 (e-mail) marke@acchamber.org
Paul Quirini (phone) 431-1451 (e-mail) paulq@acchamber.org

(Albany) – Black Friday is just around the corner, which means the holiday shopping season will be here before you know it. At some shopping centers in the Capital Region, the holiday sales have already begun –– and it’s not even Halloween yet.

Join Joseph Millett, general manager of Colonie Center; Ted Potrikus, executive vice president and director of government relations for the Retail Council of New York State; and key leaders of local retail companies for a panel discussion on “The Business Climate for Retail” on Tuesday, November 3 from 7:30 to 9am at the Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce office at One Computer Drive South in Albany.

How does the retail climate [...]

Extended Hours Away for Children, Motivates Author Brittany Johnson To Help Parents See Their Children In A Whole New Light

NEW YORK, October 28, 2009 — According to the United States Census bureau, nearly one-quarter of U.S. preschoolers are attending some organized child care facility, resulting in children spending an inordinate amount of time away from their parents. Color 4 Kids affords families an opportunity to spend time together preparing their children for the world. Through the proper use of color, light and textures, Color 4 Kids enhances children’s’ natural beauty while simultaneously teaching Moms (and even Dads) how to adorn and enhance their children’s lives with color.

All the extra time away from their children will motivate Moms to connect using Color in spite of what the fashionistas say. “Choosing clothes should be more than just picking the latest trend,” says Brittany Johnson, [...]

For release: Immediate – Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Contact:
Mark Eagan (phone) 431-1424 (e-mail) marke@acchamber.org
Paul Quirini (phone) 431-1451 (e-mail) paulq@acchamber.org

Health Care Reform: Can Congress Cure Our System’s Ailments?
October 27 breakfast features expert from U.S. Chamber of Commerce

(Albany) – As the debate over health care reform intensifies, an official from the world’s largest business federation will discuss how the proposals by President Obama and Congress could impact businesses during an informative breakfast on Tuesday, October 27, hosted by the Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Katie Strong Hays, executive director of the Congressional & Public Affairs Division for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, will share the U.S. Chamber’s perspective on the current political landscape and outlook on health care reform at the Albany Marriott Hotel on Wolf Road.

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LAKE GEORGE , NY (October 12, 2009): Adirondack Winery is proud to announce that six of its hand-crafted wines earned medals at the 2009 World Value Wine Challenge.

The World Value Wine Challenge (“WVWC”); which took place in August 2009 and was put on by the Beverage Testing Institute, is recognized as the nation’s most comprehensive competition for wines $20 and under. With value on the top of everyone’s mind in this recession, this year’s competition was steep for wineries and drew much attention.

Adirondack Winery President, Sasha Pardy said, “Adirondack Winery is pleased to provide its customers not only with great wines, but good value, as the vast majority of its 35+ wine varieties are priced at $20 or less.”

Adirondack Winery’s Chardonnay won a Silver Medal (a.k.a. Highly Recommended) at the [...]

During the months of November and December, AAC Family Wellness Centers will be sponsoring a canned food drive. Help needy families by donating your non-perishable food items. When you’re out doing your shopping or when cleaning out your pantry, please think of those who are hungry during this holiday season. Drop your donations at AAC Family Wellness Centers at 2558 Western Ave., Guilderland (456-3100). We are anxious to help our community make this the best holiday season ever! And if you bring a donation worth $50 or more you can earn a free exam with EMG and thermography! All donations will be given to the Northeast Regional Food Bank.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 7, 2009

CONTACT: Howard Litwak (hlitwak@nycap.rr.com) or
Richard Romano (rromano@richtextandgraphics.com)

TOASTMASTER’S INTERNATIONAL FALL CONFERENCE

The District 53 Toastmasters International Fall 2009 Conference will be held at the Holiday Inn, Saratoga Springs, New York on November 7, 2009. District 53 will host this year’s conference.

Toastmaster’s International is a non-profit organization, which develops public speaking and leadership skills through practice and feedback. There are nearly 250,000 members in more than 12,500 clubs in 106 countries. District 53 serves 2700 members and 138 clubs in the states of Connecticut, Eastern New York and Western Massachusetts.
This year’s keynote speaker will be Jim Snack, a resident of West Sand Lake, New York. Mr. Snack, a Certified Speaking Professional, works with people and organizations that want to change with confidence. He has earned this designation from National Speakers Association. Less [...]

Americans are always up for the challenge, wanting to be at the head of the class. Mensa encourages people nationwide to “Use Your Head” on Oct. 17, 2009 and test for the organization. Local chapters of the high IQ society Mensa will host testing sessions across the country, and anyone who scores in the top two percent on the Mensa Admission Test will be invited to join the organization.

The test will be given at the Price Chopper Community Room in the building across the street from the Price Chopper Store located at 1640 Eastern Parkway, Schenectady, NY. Email Joe at joe@adirondackmensa.org or call Judy at 5189/441-7058 to reserve a spot. For more information visit www.us.mensa.org/MTD. The test fee is $40 and a photo ID is required. Test takers should show up 30 minutes prior to the test for registration. The test is open [...]

Seen the trailers for Bright Star, the biopic about poet John Keats? Jane Campion’s time capsule of the Regency Era includes music from The Regency Ballroom, the most recent recording by Berkshire musicians Liz Stell, Bill Matthiesen and Eric Buddington. This trio of flute, violin and piano, performing as Spare Parts, is one of the country’s foremost period dance music ensembles and travels throughout the U.S. to play for contra dances as well as historic reenactments of formal balls. Repertoire ranges from 17th-century Playford dances through Victorian and Gilded Age balls to pre-World War I ragtime dances. Argentine tangos, milongas and vals are another passion of these versatile musicians.

On Thursday Oct. 15 Spare Parts will perform selections from The Regency Ballroom at Images Theater in Williamstown at 7 pm, before the 7:30 showing of Bright Star.

Lanesborough residents Stell and Matthiesen have performed [...]

Cohoes, NY, October 5, 2009 — NeuStudios, a Connecticut based commercial photography studio founded in 1999, is expanding its market reach with the opening of a 1,000 square foot commercial studio in Cohoes this month. Company founder, Fred Neudoerffer has had over 30 years experience as a photographer, printer and studio designer serving local, regional, national and international clientele.

The new studio is located in the old Grave’s cotton bale warehouse located at
3 McElwain Avenue, Cohoes, NY, now known as Grant Street Studios. The Cohoes location will serve the Capital Region, northern New England and beyond, while the New Haven, CT studio will continue to serve Connecticut and the New York City area.

The company provides image solutions for the creation of product catalogs, web sites, print ads, and promotions through a working alliance of creative service providers. “Our clients include creative agencies (advertising, marketing, and public [...]

Albany – The Tech Valley Nonprofit Business Council –– a shared initiative of the Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce and The Chamber of Schenectady County –– will honor successful nonprofit organizations and outstanding community-minded individuals at the fifth annual Tech Valley Nonprofit Business Council Awards Luncheon.

The event is scheduled for Tuesday, November 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Desmond Hotel and Conference Center in Colonie. KeyBank and CDPHP are the corporate sponsors of the awards luncheon.

The categories/award winners are as follows:

The 2009 Nonprofit Board Service Award recognizes an individual or a board demonstrating effective nonprofit governance practices, exemplifying ethical voluntary leadership and creating a positive board culture that is reflective of the organization’s values. Winner – Joseph Brennan, chairman of the board of directors, Albany Community Action Partnership (ACAP)

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