Measurable Results LLC

For Immediate Release:
Date: May 9, 2011

Contact: Howard Litwak
Measurable Results LLC
518-664-5033

Clifton Park, NY–– The Institute for Sustainability, a division of Resource Associates Corporation is pleased to announce that Howard Litwak of Measurable Results LLC located in Clifton Park, NY has recently become a certified member of The Institute for Sustainability (www.theinstituteforsustainability.com). As a certified member of the Institute, Howard proudly joins a handful of selected individuals across the United States and Canada to have achieved this designation.

Howard Litwak partners with organizations to help them solve business problems and achieve higher levels of success in their businesses by implementing a sustainability strategy. Corporate sustainability means different things to different companies. However when properly and strategically implemented, it can have a profound impact on a company, its employees, and [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2011
Tri-City ValleyCats Media Relations Department
CONTACT: CHRIS CHENES, 518-629-2287 Ext. 13
World Series trophy on display Thursday at “The Joe”

HVCC vs. RPI baseball game to backdrop trophy viewing

TROY, NY– On Thursday night from 5-7pm, the San Francisco Giants 2010 World Series trophy will be displayed at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium on the campus of Hudson Valley Community College in Troy.

Those wishing to view and take their picture with the World Series trophy will enter “The Joe” from the third base gate and will form a line along the concession stand and through to the main entrance of the stadium, where the trophy will be displayed. < [...]

ALBANY, NY – On May 6, 2011 at 12:00pm, the annual Street Scrubbing will take place at State and Lodge Streets. This will mark the beginning of the 63rd Albany Tulip Festival.

The traditional Dutch practice of scrubbing the streets before a big event features a Mayoral Proclamation, the Albany Police Pipes & Drums, the Dutch Settlers Society, the 2011 Tulip Queen Finalists, and a performance of the National Anthem by 11-year-old singing sensation Anthony Gargiula. Hosted by Joe Condon of B95.5 FM.

The 63rd Annual Albany Tulip Festival will be held May 7th & 8th in Washington Park. For more festival information call 518-434-2032 or www.albanyevents.org.

The City of Albany Office of Special Events & Volunteer Services plans, produces and co-sponsors an array of fairs, festivals, and concerts promoting art, entertainment and cultural interest for all ages.

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For Release: Immediate – Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Contact: Paul Quirini (phone) 431-1451 (e-mail) paulq@acchamber.org
Janet Tanguay (phone) 431-1430 (e-mail) janett@acchamber.org

Fifteen Graduate from Chamber’s Entrepreneur Boot Camp
Sunmark FCU Awards $1,000 Cash Grant to Mollie Dambrocia of New Scotland Physical Therapy

(Albany) – Fifteen Capital Region entrepreneurs have now built the foundation they need to expand their businesses, following their successful completion of the Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Entrepreneur Boot Camp specially designed for starting and growing local businesses.

The entrepreneurs graduated from the Chamber’s spring boot camp [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MONDAY, MAY 2, 2011
Tri-City ValleyCats Media Relations Department
CONTACT: CHRIS CHENES, 518-629-2287 Ext. 13

Elken named ValleyCats broadcaster for 2011 season
Capital Region native enters first season as ‘Cats broadcaster

TROY, NY– The Tri-City ValleyCats, New York-Penn League Class-A affiliate of the Houston Astros, are excited to announce that Erik Elken has been named the official broadcaster for their 2011 season.

An Albany, New York native, Elken graduated from Syracuse University in 2010 with Bachelor of Science degrees in Broadcast Journalism and Sport Management. He was a member of both the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and the College of Human Ecology.

While at Syracuse, Erik was a radio play-by-play announcer and sports reporter for WAER and WJPZ, covering Syracuse University Athletics and local high school sports. He was also a [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: May 2, 2011
CONTACT: Charmaine Ushkow – (518) 454-5792

The 13th Annual Mother of the Year Contest Finalists Announced
ALBANY, NY— The City of Albany and St. Peter’s Women’s and Children’s Services are proud to recognize compassionate Capital Region moms in the 13th Annual Mother of the Year Contest. The contest celebrates mothers who are committed to their families and communities while serving as positive role models and touching the lives of those around them.

More than 60 mothers were nominated this year, making the judging process difficult. Every nominee deserves congratulations. As some of the Capital Region’s most remarkable women, their love and devotion is appreciated by many.

Here are the five finalists: Debra A. Dobek of Rotterdam, nominated by Caledonia J. Hutchinson of Scotia; Kimberly Jourdin or Albany, [...]

Many individuals are pursuing their dream of becoming solo entrepreneurs and starting their own businesses. The Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce will honor one such group of individuals when it holds the spring graduation for its Entrepreneurial Boot Camp. Fifteen entrepreneurs will participate in the ceremony.

The businesses this year include: a whole foods grocery store, a physical therapist, a wine store, a landscaper, a canine day care center, a café, a vintage apron business, a realtor, a used bookstore, a cosmetologist, a filmmaker, a disc jockey, a baker, a carpenter and an editor.

Sunmark Federal Credit Union will award a $1,000 cash grant to the grand prize winner; in addition, the grand prize winner will receive a complimentary one-year Chamber membership. Second prize is five hours of consulting time and a $250 grant from <a href=" [...]