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The Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce (ARCC) is a membership organization with the mission of supporting our business community through advocacy, education, connection and collaboration. We thank you for your support. | |
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Join us this spring in the fight against suicide! The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention of the Capital Region is hosting two events that you can help support:
SUNY Adirondack Out of the Darkness Walk on 4/27 with registration beginning at 10:00 am and walk beginning at 11:00 am on the SUNY Adirondack Queensbury campus. For more information on this event, visit: www.afsp.org/SUNYADK
Hike for Hope - Cody's Climb on 5/19 with registration beginning at 8:30 am and the hike at 10:00 am at Prospect Mountain, Lake George. For more information on this event, visit: www.afsp.org/CRNYHike
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The ARCC Women's Business Council (WBC) held an incredibly insightful panel discussion on AI, earlier this week at the Salvation Army of Glens Falls. Thank you to our panelists for sharing their expertise on AI from an insurance, IT, and legal perspective: Jeremy Deason - Licensed Account Executive at Associates of Glens Falls Insurance, Erin Peterson - General Manager of ADNET’s Connecticut location, and Deborah A. Snyder - Cybersecurity Strategist with DeAngelus Goralczyk PLLC. | |
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Ribbon Cutting for Parks Heritage Federal Credit Union
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 11:00 am
5 Murray Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801
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Congratulations to Parks Heritage Federal Credit Union on their re-branding and reintroduction to the community! As CEO Csilla Bell stated, "Parks Heritage Federal Credit Union represents not just a financial institution, but a promise, a promise to serve, support and empower our community members on their journey towards financial well-being and prosperity." Well said! Visit them at 5 Murray Street, in Glens Falls to see how they can help you. Visit their website to learn more about them. | |
Pictured from left to right: Parks Heritage Federal Credit Union’s Board President Chris Patnode, Assistant Manager Cassandra Check, ARCC President Tricia Rogers, and Parks Heritage FCU's CEO Csilla Bell. | |
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ARCC Lunch with Legislators
Join the ARCC for our annual Lunch with Legislators event, at The Queensbury Hotel. In attendance will be:
- New York State Senator Dan Stec District 45
- New York State Senator Jake Ashby District 43
- Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner District 113
- Assemblyman Matt Simpson District 114
The conversation will be moderated by ARCC President & CEO Tricia Rogers.
The ARCC will be accepting questions for our elected officials from February 5th thru February 21st. Please submit your questions to trogers@adirondackchamber.org.
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Thursday, February 29th from 11:30 am - 1:15 pm
11:30 am Registration/Networking/Lunch
12:00 - 1:15 pm Panel Discussion
The Queensbury Hotel, 88 Ridge Street, Glens Falls
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ARCC MEMBER RIBBON CUTTINGS | |
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WAIT House is opening a new Family Opportunity Center (FOC) on the 7th floor of 333 Glen Street. Funded with money from the NYS Office of Child and Family Services, the FOC will serve families as a whole, helping each member receive the services they need. The FOC seeks to help families break the cycle of homelessness to combat/prevent current and future youth homelessness.
Wednesday, February 28th at 1:00 pm
333 Glen Street, Floor 7, Glens Falls
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Join the ARCC and the Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce for a joint Chamber ribbon cutting for Dance Moves with Jen!
Thursday, February 29 at 5:00 pm
1135 Ridge Road, Queensbury, NY 12804
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Join the ARCC as we welcome BEVS Queensbury to the community! Previously known as Minogue's Beverage Center, Minogue's is now BEVS! Whether you’re hosting a party, unwinding after work, or stocking up for a rainy day, BEVS has it all! Crafts, Domestics, Imports, Keg Rentals and more—BEVS is your one stop shop. Join us as we celebrate their Queensbury location with a ribbon cutting.
Thursday, March 14th at 12:00 pm
266 Quaker Road, Queensbury, NY 12804
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ARCC Ribbon Cuttings proudly sponsored by | |
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ARCC ANNUAL DINNER &
J. WALTER JUCKETT AWARD CEREMONY
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The Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce invites you to our Annual Dinner & J. Walter Juckett Award Ceremony on the evening of Friday, March 8, 2024. We are thrilled to announce that the recipient of the 35th Annual J. Walter Juckett Community Service Award is Robert Nemer!
The Sagamore Resort has extended the ARCC Group Block Rates for both Friday March 8, 2024 and Saturday March 9, 2024! More info on the registration page.
Celebrate with us for the evening and stay for the weekend to enjoy The Sagamore's luxurious amenities. Make your reservation at www.thesagamore.com.
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Friday, March 8, 2024 from 5:30 - 9:00 pm
The Sagamore Resort, 110 Sagamore Road, Bolton Landing
Cost: $150 for ARCC Members; $225 for Not-Yet Members
5:30 pm Registration
6:00 pm - JWJ Award Program & Champagne Toast
7:00 - Dinner/Cash Bar & Live Music
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Thank you to our sponsors | |
MEMBER PRESS RELEASES & ANNOUNCEMENTS | | |
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Aprés Ski Party at Bolton Landing Brewing Co.
Bolton Landing Brewing Co. invites you to their Aprés Ski Party, on February 17th, starting at 12:00 pm.
Featuring an 80's Retro Ski Costume Contest, Music with DJ Pat Stacey (at 2 pm), fire pits, games, raffle, and of course their Aprés Ski Peanut Butter Milk Stout.
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International Women's Day luncheon on March 8th
International Women's Day is March 8th and the Soroptimist International of the Adirondacks, Zonta Club of Glens Falls, and the AAUW Adirondack Branch are hosting a luncheon at the Courtyard by Marriot in Lake George, featuring a talk on Women: Mental Wellness into the Future by Dr. Kimberly Brayton, PhD.
The event is from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, with a buffet style lunch at 11:30 am.
Registration deadline is 2/26. Register online here.
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Adirondack Winery Queensbury Tasting Room adds new menu items
Adirondack Winery’s Queensbury Tasting has added sandwiches and soup to the menu. Try their Maple Apple Bacon Croissant, Rustic Fig & Onion Panini, and Roasted Red Pepper Sandwich! All sandwiches are served with a Hilton Family Farms Garlic Dill Pickle and Saratoga Chips. Gluten Free options too! They also have a Red Ruby Tomato Soup - a beautiful, creamy tomato soup made from scratch and infused with their Red Ruby wine! It’s the perfect place to cozy up and beat your cabin fever. Learn more by visiting adkwinery.com/book
*GF options are prepared in shared oven and shared space. Avoidance of cross-contamination cannot be guaranteed.
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Introducing Dancing Grain Farm Brewery's Beers and Blooms CSA!
If you didn’t know – Dancing Grain grows 90% (and counting) of the ingredients used to brew our on-farm craft beers! And a new model of doing business – the CSA - is brewing! Join us in celebrating the beauty of nature and the craft of brewing with our exclusive CSA membership. Enjoy a seasonal bounty of fresh blooms alongside our handcrafted brews, straight from our farm to your glass.
CSA - or Community Supported Agriculture - is a great way to support your farm community and it’s more than just a trend—it's a movement towards sustainable, local food, beverage and floral systems! By joining a CSA, you're not just purchasing a share of Dancing Grain’s production; you're investing in the future of our community and the health of our planet.
From supporting a small-scale farm to reducing the distance ingredients in your beer travel and fostering a stronger connection to where those ingredients come from, our CSA is a win-win for everyone involved. Let's come together to nourish our bodies, our minds, our communities, and our planet through the power of local, sustainable agriculture!
Elevate your beer experience and support local agriculture at the same time! To sign-up, email info@dancinggrain.com and we’ll send you all the information you need to get the process started, including an invoice you can pay online. We’re excited about the future and can’t wait to connect with you through our CSA!
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1950's Themed Trivia Night to Benefit the Moreau Community Center Youth Programs
The Moreau Community Center at 144 Main Street in South Glens Falls will host 1950’s Themed Trivia Night on Friday, March 22nd 6:00-9:00 pm. Doors open at 5pm. Eighteen teams of four will answer seven rounds of ten questions, one category related to the 1950’s era. Attendees are encouraged to don their finest poodle skirts, leather jackets, and garb of the era. Prizes donated by community organizations will be awarded to the top three teams. Beer, wine, soft drinks, food, door prizes, and raffles will be available. Tickets are $25 per player/$10 per spectator and include plenty of food, an ice cream bar, and one adult beverage or soda. Additional adult beverages are available for a $5 donation.
“We are so pleased to be able to offer this event again,” said Donna Nichols, Executive Director of the center and self-proclaimed trivia buff who will be the Trivia Master for the evening. “Our first year was in 2019 and it was lots of fun. This event is really becoming a bi-annual favorite in our community. We are looking for players and sponsors to support the evening, and thankful to all who help us support our youth programs.” All proceeds will benefit The Moreau Community Center Youth Programming which includes a preschool, Kid’s Korner before-and-after-school program, Summer Lunch Bunch, weekly backpack food program, and the weekly Bulldog Zone teen after-school program.
Founded in 1977, the Moreau Community Center, a 501(3)c not-for-profit organization, is one of the major human service agencies serving citizens of all ages in northern Saratoga and surrounding parts of Washington and Warren Counties. For event information, contact Cheryl or Cindy at (518)792-6007. For more information about the Center, go to www.moreaucommunitycenter.org or follow on Facebook and Instagram.
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Pioneer Strengthens Support for Capital Region Businesses, Names Jenifer Marten as Vice President and Business Banking Team Leader
With more than two decades of local and regional commercial banking and leadership experience, Marten to guide enhanced approach to serving the financial needs of community businesses
Pioneer Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: PBFS) (“Pioneer”), a leading financial institution in New York’s Capital Region, today announced the appointment of Jenifer Marten as Vice President and Business Banking Team Leader. A local and regional commercial banking executive with more than 20 years of leadership experience, she will spearhead Pioneer’s efforts to develop and grow commercial business relationships, including overseeing a strengthened strategic approach to meeting the financial needs of community businesses.
In her new role, Marten will guide an enhanced go-to-market strategy focused on improving and expanding access for Pioneer’s local business customers to critical financial resources. From expediting loan review processes to increasing the authority of branch offices to approve loans, Pioneer is deepening its commitment to supporting the growth of regional businesses and the Capital Region economy.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Jenifer to Pioneer, where she will play a vital role in supporting and growing our commercial banking portfolio,” said Pioneer Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer Jesse Tomczak. “With decades of expertise and experience, and deep roots in the Capital Region, Jenifer is the ideal leader as we seek to increase efficiency and productivity, build connectivity within our branches and the community, and enrich commercial lending and overall financial support to our local businesses."
Marten most recently served as Vice President and Commercial Relationship Manager at Saratoga National Bank, where she managed a growing and complex commercial portfolio. Prior to that, she held roles as Commercial Relationship Manager at Ballston Spa National Bank, Key Center Team Leader at KeyBank, and Assistant Branch Manager at First National Bank of Scotia.
“I’m excited to join the exceptional team at Pioneer, which is deeply committed to supporting the success of our customers and community,” said Marten. “With business-friendly approaches to serving the financial needs of our commercial clients, along with impeccable customer service, we are dedicated to building stronger businesses and a more vibrant region.”
Marten is a graduate of Siena College, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in marketing and management. She has been extremely active in the community, serving as member and chair of the board of directors of the Southern Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce; member of the board of directors of the Mechanicville Community Center; and member of the Ellis Foundation and Women’s Day Out Committee, among others.
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ARCC 2024 LEADERSHIP CIRCLE MEMBERS | |
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The Leadership Circle is a distinctive opportunity for members to partner with the Chamber through unique, tailored opportunities, providing exclusive access to programs and benefits available only at this membership level. To find out how you can be part of this exclusive membership level, please contact the Chamber at 518-798-1761. We look forward to partnering with you.
And thank you to our 2024 Leadership Circle Members for their support!
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