http://www.albany.com/broadcast keeping you up-to-date on Albany news & events Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:44:12 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Business owners graduate from Entrepreneurial Assistance Program (Albany) – Sixteen Capital Region entrepreneurs have successfully completed the Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Entrepreneurial Assistance Program (EAP) course specially designed for growing businesses. The entrepreneurs graduated from the Chamber’s fall EAP training course during a ceremony on November 17 at the Chamber’s Albany ... http://www.albany.com/broadcast/2009/11/20/albany-colonie-regional-chamber-honors-16-entrepreneurs/ - After working with a local homeless shelter, students wage a creative campaign to raise money and awareness for the local homeless crisis - Troy, NY – November 11, 2009 – As this month marks National Homelessness Awareness month across the country, local students at Russell Sage College have undertaken ... http://www.albany.com/broadcast/2009/11/13/sage-students-vow-to-make-homeless-more-visible-to-the-community-by-asking-%e2%80%9cgot-shelter%e2%80%9d/ Rensselaer, NY – On TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10 at 5:00 PM, The Doane Stuart School will dedicate the spiritual center of its new campus, the Interfaith Chapel, a magnificently restored 1930’s Art Deco space. Representatives from many of the world’s major religions will be on hand to honor and reflect the interfaith ... http://www.albany.com/broadcast/2009/11/10/dedication-celebration-of-the-doane-stuart-school-and-formal-dedication-of-interfaith-chapel/ Park 19 Cookies LLC was chosen to be featured in the “Flavorful Favors” section of Modern Bride magazine. Their now famous Cinnamon Bun Cookie was chosen and can be found on page 120 of their December/January issue. Park 19 Cookies is a gourmet cookie company that specializes in unique flavors. ... http://www.albany.com/broadcast/2009/11/05/park-19-cookies-featured-in-modern-bride-magazine/ SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – More than 200 people, some of whom traveled from as far away as CT, attended Angel Names Association’s (ANA) annual Memorial Walk recently at the Saratoga Spa State Park. Attendees raised more than $15,000 to help bereaved families across the country. Top fundraisers included Rob and Danielle ... http://www.albany.com/broadcast/2009/11/05/families-raise-15000-at-%e2%80%9cforever%e2%80%9d-walk/ Albany, NY – Albany Winterfest is seeking crafters for Saturday, December 19th , 2009 to set up during the festival in Downtown Albany, New York. The event runs from 12pm to 5pm. Application deadline for craft vendors is Friday, November 13, 2009. Standards: Work must be original, handcrafted ... http://www.albany.com/broadcast/2009/11/05/call-for-entry-crafters-wanted-albany-winter-fest/ (ALBANY, NY) November 2, 2009 – Andrea Langford of Andrea Langford Designs LLC, an Albany based kitchen and bath design firm is featured in Better Homes and Gardens Kitchen and Bath Ideas magazine. This is the 4th time the company’s award winning designs have appeared in the publication. Andrea has ... http://www.albany.com/broadcast/2009/11/02/local-custom-kitchen-bath-design-firm-featured-in-better-homes-gardens/ 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 ... http://www.albany.com/broadcast/2009/10/30/albany-colonie-regional-chamber-hosts-%e2%80%9cthe-business-climate-for-retail%e2%80%9d-panel-discussion/ 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 ... http://www.albany.com/broadcast/2009/10/27/extended-hours-away-for-kids-motivates-local-author/ 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 ... http://www.albany.com/broadcast/2009/10/22/albany-colonie-regional-chamber-hosts-national-speaker-on-health-care-reform/