Santa is HERE! There was no snow on Saturday, November 22, so the US ARMY made sure the Jolly Old Elf made his appointment with the hundreds of children waiting to see him.Meredeth McNeil from the BUZZ 105.7 FM was also here to welcome Santa, and wasted no time making sure he knew just what she wanted for Christmas!

Santa will be here until Christmas, click here for his schedule .


More New Stores!

The worlds largest electronic game retailer is now at Clifton Park Center. Game-ON! Bicycles, bicycle accessories, sleds, tobaggons, get it all at BikeWorld USA! My Wicks & More, a Gourmet Candle Shop features Beanpod Natural Organic Soy Candles, wickless candles for office and travel, and the "All About Men Collection" or as we like to call them "Mandels". The name says it all! Sloppy Kisses caters to the Dog Lovers need to pamper their pooch! Fresh, custom baked dog treats, and all the accessories a canine companion craces! 371-0529 Portrait Photographer Jaime Pawlinga offers high quality photo sessions at a price point everyone can appreciate in this economy. Make an appointment today, and have your pictures within hours. SnapShots 369-7018

Please Take A Moment To Remember..............

The motto of the Wounded Warrior Project is " the greatest casualty is being forgotten". Begining Friday Nov. 28th, and continuing until they are all gone, there will be 1,000 greeting cards available at Clifton Park Center, near the Santa set, that you can sign and add your greeting of thanks and speedy recovery to. These cards will be sent to the Wounded Warrior Project in Jacksonville Florida, who will in turn deliver them to recovering Service Men & Women in hospitals like Walter Reed and the Fort Hood Burn Center.

Please help these folks who are spending the Holidays far away from home and loved ones know that they are NOT Forgotten.

This could not have been made possible without the help of Congresswoman Gillibrand's office, who put the mall in touch with the Wounded Warrior Project, SnapShots portrait photography for providing the royalty free photo for the card, and MCW Facility Services for providing postage.

For more information about the WWP www.woundedwarriorproject.org

You never go wrong with a Gift Card! No matter who you are shopping for, a Clifton Park Center Gift Card is always the right size, always the right color, always the right flavor, and always available at TimeSquare, near Santa at Clifton Park Center!

Dear Neighbors, 

I am pleased to announce the Grand Opening of Philly Pretzel Factory's newest location: 5 Southside Drive, Clifton Park, NY 12065

Philly Pretzel Factory specializes in freshly baked, hand twisted soft pretzels served Hot Outta The Oven all day long seven days a week. Opening its first store in the Mayfair section of Philadelphia in 1998, Philly Pretzel Factory now has over 150 locations along the east coast. A large part of our success can be contributed to the company's simple philosophy: High Quality Products and Affordable Pricing.

We are looking forward to becoming an active part of this great community and we would like to be your source for soft pretzels. Whatever it may be: office meeting, birthday party, or sporting event, soft pretzels are a great way to treat a large group without breaking the bank. Please stop by to get your three free pretzels and give us a try, we would love to have you as one of our customers.

I would also like to invite you to our Grand Opening Celebration which will take place on December 6 at 11 am.There will be plenty of activities for the kids (face painting, balloons) and a drawing for an ipod classic so bring the whole family.

Again I am very excited to be a new member of the community, thank you for your time, and I hope to see you soon.

Sincerely yours,

Shannon Melleady
Owner/Store Manager

Park 19 Cookies's Cinnamon Bun Cookie will be featured on the Rachael Ray Show tomorrow, November 18 as the "Snack of the Day". 

Hannaford Supermarkets Returns for Fifth Straight Year as the Presenting Sponsor of Area's Premier Holiday Attraction

Celebrating a brilliant Capital Region tradition, Hannaford Supermarkets returns as the exclusive outlet for special advance discount tickets for the 12th annual Capital Holiday Lights in Albany's Washington Park.

Starting Sunday, November 16, patrons can purchase their tickets in advance at Hannaford for $10, a five dollar savings off the regular $15 gate admission price.

Hannaford Supermarkets presents Capital Holiday Lights returns to Albany on Friday, November 28 through Saturday, January 3, 2009. The event opens daily at 6 p.m.

Commemorating PAL's two decades of service to children in the community, this year's Capital Holiday Lights features the theme of "an Olde Fashioned Holiday." In addition, there will be carnival family fun rides in front of the lake house.

Good for one carload, the advance $10 tickets can be purchased at the customer service desk at any Hannaford store in the greater Capital Region. The advance discount tickets are valid Monday through Wednesday throughout the holiday engagement. All proceeds benefit the Albany Police Athletic League.

"Hannaford Supermarkets is proud to support the Capital Region's most dazzling winter tradition - Capital Holiday Lights - for the fifth consecutive year," said Kevin Hill, Hannaford Supermarkets' Vice President Retail Operations for New York and Vermont. "Capital Holiday Lights has, for over a decade, offered area families a glowing way to celebrate the holiday season while raising funds for an array of after school programs for the children of our community. Hannaford is thrilled to be working with Albany PAL again this year, and strongly supports PAL's programs which stimulate the mind and body and which help to foster positive, constructive relationships between our youth and the police officers who serve our neighborhoods."

Hannaford's sponsorship of the popular, community-wide event goes to support recreational, educational and social activities for thousands of young people in grades 4 - 8 in the city of Albany who take part in PAL's after-school programs. The programs are designed to foster the physical and intellectual development of area youth, as well as provide the underpinnings of respect for law enforcement.

About Hannaford Supermarkets

Hannaford Bros. Co., based in Scarborough, Maine, operates 167 stores and employs more than 27,000 associates under the Hannaford Supermarket and Hannaford Supermarket and Pharmacy names. Most Hannaford stores have full-service pharmacies and all feature Guiding Stars, America's first storewide nutrition navigation system. The company is owned by Delhaize Group of Brussels, Belgium. Additional information can be found at www.hannaford.com.

The Lyden Group, LLC. 2008 Winner of the Rookie of the Year Award

Ballston Lake, NY-November 17, 2008: Steve Lyden of The Lyden Group Insurance Agency in Ballston Lake, NY Wins "2008 Rookie of the Year" award with Erie Insurance Company. The Lyden Group Insurance Agency which specializes in both personal and commercial insurance has won the achievement award of "Erie Insurance - 2008 Rookie of the Year".
The Lyden Group Agency was one of 14 rookie Erie Insurance agents in the competition. "We achieved this goal because Erie Insurance is naturally a "Great Fit" for our clients", said Steve Lyden.

"We are very pleased to be able to offer Erie Insurance to our customers. With the combination of both Erie Insurance and The Lyden Groups superior customer service, our clients are gaining a "win-win" all the way around", said Jeannine Dubiac, Marketing Director.

Erie Insurance offers both a full line of personal and commercial insurance policies.
For more information on The Lyden Group, visit the agency's Web site at www.lydengroup.com

Formed in 2004, the Saratoga Gaming and Raceway Foundation supports charitable and public benefit organizations whose mission is the improvement of the quality of life, health and welfare of Saratoga County residents.

Applicant organizations must be classified as a not-for-profit organization by the Internal Revenue Service. Activities addressing problem gambling, benefiting youth and senior citizens, and supporting recreation, arts and community are preferred.

The Foundation generally will not consider grants or loans to individuals, education or scholarship awards or grants for labor costs.

Funding for the Saratoga Gaming and Raceway Foundation is secured through yearly grants from Saratoga Gaming and Raceway and the Saratoga Harness Horsepersons Association.

Grant applications can be obtained by downloading an application from the Foundation's website at www.saratogagamingandracewayfoundation.org or by writing to:

Saratoga County Board of Supervisors

Gaming and Raceway Foundation Chairman

40 McMaster Street

Ballston Spa, NY 12020

Completed applications are due on or before November 26th. Six copies of the application are to be sent to the Chairman at the above address. Successful grant applicants will be notified by December 19th and grants distributed by December 31st.

Matthew E. Veitch, Supervisor from Saratoga Springs is the Chairman of the Saratoga Gaming and Raceway Foundation. Vice Chairman of the Foundation is Scott T. Johnson, Mayor of Saratoga Springs and George J. Hargrave, Chairman of the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors is Secretary of the Foundation. Skip Carlson, Vice President for External Affairs at Saratoga Gaming and Raceway and George Karam, President of the Saratoga Harness Horsepersons Association are the other members of the Foundation Board.

Dale Klein, Corporate Communication & Speech Specialist at Profitable Speech LLC was recently inteviewed by the Daily Gazette on the art of listening.

For the full article

The Stakeholders Foundation is a new, non-profit organization founded by a collection of community-minded professionals with a mission to cultivate an informed and active creative class dedicated to social entrepreneurialism and building diverse, sustainable communities throughout New York's Capital Region.

Young Philanthropists, Capital Region is an initiative of The Stakeholders Foundation in partnership with the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region. The Young Philanthropists initiative offers opportunities for professionals ages 45 and under to become educated on philanthropy and to contribute their resources to charitable causes.

Bartel Communications, Inc., is a Waterford-based corporate communications firm that builds the images of companies with words through writing and editing, public relations and marketing, training, professional development and corporate anniversary consulting services. The company's Web site is located at www.paulinebartel.com.

This is not the first time the agency's work on the legendary road race has been recognized. In 2005, Rueckert Advertising earned a gold award in the MarCom International Creative Awards, a global competition for marketing and communication professionals. In 2004, the agency was a finalist in American Marketing Association's (Capital Region Chapter) "Mark of Excellence " awards. That same year, the agency's public relations strategy, tactics and results were also featured in PR Week, the trade journal that covers the PR business in the United States, Europe and Asia.

MHT, College of Saint Rose & GE Volunteers Wow 475 at ZOOM Into Science at the Schenectady Museum November 8

WMHT, College of Saint Rose, and GE Volunteers wowed a crowd of nearly 500 children and families during ZOOM Into Science, an afternoon of science stations and activity zones inspired by popular PBS kids' television programs, November 8 at the Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium.

ZOOM Into Science volunteers made science come to life in a series of experiments and activities, such as designing and constructing vehicles powered by wind energy; exploring equilibrium at a nail balancing activity; discovering the Museum's new DNA exhibit, and special DNA activities during this electrifying day of hands-on science.

Letting children see, do, and understand science through these fun activities, WMHT, College of Saint Rose, and GE Volunteers encouraged young people to learn more about science and technology as well as the professionals who use science and technology to solve problems and improve our quality of life.

Founded in 1934, the Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium is a dynamic destination offering highly-engaging interactives, where science is fun for everyone. The Museum celebrates the region's rich history of innovation and actively promotes its mission: to inspire a sense of wonder about extraordinary scientific and technological developments: past, present, and future. In addition to the Suits-Bueche Planetarium, which has the only GOTO Chronos Star Projector in the entire Northeast, the Museum houses a FETCH! Lab with weekly programs based on the PBS show FETCH!, a Photograph collection with more than 1.6 million prints and negatives; and an archival collection with more than 40,000 objects relating to the history of science and technology. During 2007, the Museum welcomed more than 41,000 visitors, including students, researchers, business leaders, and tourists.

Anne M. Cargile, PDG from Ballston Lake, New York along with 14 other volunteers from around the country will travel to the West African nation of Nigeria, whiere they will immunize children against polio, a disease that still paralyzes and sometimes kills children in parts of Africa, Asia and the Middle East.  The 14 member team will depart for Nigeria on November 23, 2008 and will return on December 6. 

Anne Cargile, PDG, Shenendehowa Rotary club member said, "Until polio is eradicated worldwide, every child remains at risk.  Though we are close to reaching our goal, we must continue our efforts until each and every child is protected against the tragic consequences of this disease". 

To celebrate this milestone, the Scotia-Glenville Children's Museum is holding a Pearl Anniversary Dinner on November 14th at Mallozzi's in Rotterdam. The dinner will honor Museum Teacher of the Year, Sandra Willis and Classroom Teacher of the Year, Jude McQueen, Academy of Culture and Communication at Pleasant Valley, Schenectady City Schools. The event will also include a silent auction, live auction by John and Gail Roscioli of Deer Lick Springs Auctions, and live classical guitar music.

For reservations for the Pearl Anniversary Dinner and more information about Scotia-Glenville Children's Museum call 346-1764 or visit http://www.travelingmuseum.org/.

"Developed four years ago in tribute to our network physicians, the academy was designed to harness the energy and excellence within our provider network," said John D. Bennett, president and CEO, CDPHP. "The time-honored annual event recognizes special individuals who will serve as role models to our growing physician network, and act as ambassadors in fostering quality health and practice management."

The 2008 honorees include:

William J. Cromie, MD, MBA
Former President and CEO, CDPHP
Pediatric Urologist (Retired)

Haider G. Goussous, MD
Surgeon
Albany Surgery Associates, PC

James H. Puleo, MD
Internist and Gastroenterologist
Capital District Gastroenterology & Liver Disease, PC

Aaron E. Sher, MD
Otolaryngologist
Capital Region Otolaryngology Head & Neck Group, LLP

The winners, who were nominated by their peers in the medical community, were selected by a panel of judges and received a $1,000 stipend for continued training or education.

About CDPHP®

Founded and guided by physicians, CDPHP and its affiliates currently serve members in 29 counties throughout New York state and seven counties in Vermont. The affiliated companies of CDPHP include a family of products: Capital District Physicians' Health Plan, Inc.-HMO, Healthy New York, Medicare Choices (HMO), Medicaid, Child Health Plus, and Family Health Plus; CDPHP Universal Benefits,® Inc. -PPO, High Deductible PPO, EPO, and Medicare Choices (PPO); and Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network, Inc. -self-insured plans. Visit CDPHP at www.cdphp.com

Mary Ellen and Eric were honored for their decades of commitment to Skidmore College and other organizations in Saratoga, including the hospital. David Marcell, former chairperson of the Foundation and a peer of Mary Ellen and Eric at Skidmore, introduced the couple.

New Legacy Society members in attendance, who received the exclusive 14k gold De Jonghe ivy pin, included Beverly Becker, Helen Endres, and Marion Simon. Other members in attendance were: Victoria Aldrich, Susan Axelrod, Angelo Calbone, Bruce and Barbara Conroe, Lynne Gelber, Richard Hamilton, Terry Lee, John and Lee Nelson, Anne Palamountain, A.C. and John Riley, Ora Joan Schepps.

Saratoga Hospital Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the not-for-profit Saratoga Care, Inc., Saratoga County's leading healthcare provider. As such, the Foundation secures, manages, and distributes charitable gifts in support of the mission of Saratoga Hospital, the Mollie Wilmot Radiation Oncology Center, Saratoga Care Nursing Home, Malta Medical Arts, Wilton Medical Arts, Saratoga Surgery Center, and Galway Family Health, Saratoga Family Health, and Schuylerville Family Health. The first hospital in the Capital Region to achieve the Magnet Designation for nursing excellence, Saratoga Hospital has over 260 admitting physicians in more than 30 medical specialties. The hospital and its affiliates provide extensive clinical services, including advanced medical imaging, cardiopulmonary, and laboratory services. For more information on Saratoga Hospital and its facilities, visit www.saratogahospital.org.

The Adirondack Saratoga Chapter of the American Red Cross has received a grant from the Alfred Z. Solomon Charitable Trust in December 2008 to help senior citizens and people with disabilities in Saratoga Springs, Gansevoort and Northumberland to be prepared in the event of a disaster. The program will assist a minimum of 500 elderly and disabled individuals within the targeted areas and provide hands on assistance in disaster preparedness by creating personal emergency plans, assemblage of individual emergency/medical kits, distributing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. This volunteer driven program is now being coordinated with the assistance of many community partners.

The American Red Cross, Adirondack Saratoga Chapter is dedicated to saving lives and helping people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. Led by a volunteer Board of Directors with 270 other volunteers and 11 paid employees, the local Red Cross is supported by community donations and provides services to Warren, Washington, Saratoga, Hamilton and southern Essex Counties. Last year the Red Cross ran 650 aquatic courses and 1048 first aid and CPR courses, collected over 19,000 units of whole blood, helped deliver 203 emergency messages for members of our armed forces, and assisted more than 1,000 neighbors who were affected by local disasters.

The Alfred Z. Solomon Charitable Trust was established to benefit nonprofit scientific, educational and charitable organizations by funding projects and programs in memory of the Trust's founder, Alfred Z. Solomon, a leader in the fashion industry, horse racing enthusiast and philanthropist of Gansevoort NY and New York City. Mr. Solomon died Sept. 4, 2004 at the age of 104, and established and funded the Trust in his Last Will and Testament.

The Arthritis Foundation, Northeastern New York Chapter, will be holding its twentieth annual "Rose Day" on Friday, December 19th.

People throughout the Capital Region may purchase medium stemmed roses at $20.00 per dozen. Not only will they be "Sharing in the Beauty of the Season" with friends and relatives, but the proceeds will go to continued research and patient service programs regarding America's number one crippling disease, arthritis. What a beautiful way to care!

Management of many local businesses continues to participate by designating a "Rose Rep" within the company to sell roses to their employees until early December. Then on Rose Day, the roses are delivered in decorative bouquets to the companies by volunteers. It's not too late for your company to participate. Call the Chapter office at 456-1203 and request your Rose Day kit.

Individuals may also purchase roses by calling the Chapter office. There are several locations throughout the Capital District designated as sites for individual pickup on Rose Day. Deadline for orders is December 5.

DETAILS:

WHERE: The Palace Theatre

WHEN: Friday, December 19. The reception will take place from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM & the film will begin promptly at 7:00 PM.

For only $20 a person, you and your employees can attend a special pre-screening reception at the Palace Theatre. Your $20 Ticket includes admission to "It's a Wonderful Life" as well as admission to a pre-screening reception featuring light fare. (A cash bar will also be available for beer & wine)

This offer is limited to only 300 people. The deadline for ordering tickets is Friday, December 12.

To find out more information or reserve a spot for your business, please call the Palace Theatre Group Sales Dept. at (518) 465-3335 ext. 103

Utilizing a three-pronged educational campaign, including mobile mammography sites, communication outreach to members and physicians, and an enhanced online directory to assist members with locating facilities that offer mammography services, CDPHP aimed to communicate the message of early detection to women in both urban and rural settings.

"Mammography is still the best tool available for detecting breast cancer early," said John D. Bennett, MD, president and CEO, CDPHP. "We're pleased to be able to provide this important screening to the diverse women of this region, many of whom are either under- or uninsured."

The campaign results indicate that 76 women were screened and while nearly eight percent showed positive findings on the first screening, additional tests to date have shown no follow-up positive results. While the campaign was intended to raise breast health awareness among CDPHP members, the final screening report found that 50 percent more women enrolled in other area health plans took advantage of the CDPHP screening campaign.

Reaching Out to Urban and Rural Communities

CDPHP designed its mobile mammography campaign to reach women in both urban and rural settings, including areas in Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, and Schenectady counties, while the second half of the campaign focused on rural communities in Columbia, Fulton, Greene, Montgomery, and Schoharie counties.

Through the New York State Department of Health Cancer Services Program, women without health insurance, or with limited coverage, were eligible for a free breast screening, as well as a clinical breast exam and Pap smear. Women were encouraged to inquire about this opportunity and nearly 15 took advantage of it.

About CDPHP®

Founded and guided by physicians, CDPHP and its affiliates currently serve members in 29 counties throughout New York state and seven counties in Vermont. The affiliated companies of CDPHP include a family of products: Capital District Physicians' Health Plan, Inc.-HMO, Healthy New York, Medicare Choices (HMO), Medicaid, Child Health Plus, and Family Health Plus; CDPHP Universal Benefits,® Inc. -PPO, High Deductible PPO, EPO, and Medicare Choices (PPO); and Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network, Inc. -self-insured plans. Visit CDPHP at www.cdphp.com .

Northeast Spine & Wellness's "Winter Raffle" kicks off on Saturday, November 15, and runs until Sunday, December 14. Next time that you are in the office look at the large "Winter Basket" located on top of the mantle below the flatscreen. The basket was donated by Debbie Duffy of EXPRESSIONS OF GRATITUDE. Debbie and her staff can assist you in your entire gift buying for the upcoming holidays. They are very good at putting together baskets of "goodies" that make excellent and sensible gifts. Speak to us about how you can win the "Winter Basket" and other great prizes or how you can contact Debbie for more winter/holiday basket ideas.

Curtis Lumber's 50/50 Raffle Raises $3,200.00 For The Double H Ranch!

Curtis Lumber's annual Haunted Hardwood Halloween Sale raised $3,200.00 for the Double H
Hole In The Woods Ranch in Lake Luzerne, NY via their 50/50 raffle. Tickets for the raffle are
sold in September and October at Curtis Lumber's Ballston Spa store on Rt. 67. This year,
despite a "down economy", our customers and vendors were extremely generous!
Trace Kohl, the Curtis employee that sold the most tickets said, "as soon as we say it's for the
Double H Ranch, people want to donate as they all know this is such a worthwhile cause."
The person that won the 50/50 Raffle which was picked on the evening of the Haunted Hardwood
Sale event, on Thursday, October 30th was Alan Boulant, owner of Solid Surface Craftsmen,
a supplier of Corian and other countertop materials to Curtis Lumber. When he was called
and informed that he won $1,600.00, he said, "donate it all!". An extremely generous gesture!

Six award categories were created, each with different criteria with only one winner per category. The winners were chosen by an impartial panel of judges. The winners this year are: Saratoga Hospital EMS Commitment to Quality Award: Wilton Emergency Squad; Saratoga Hospital Community Service Award: Mark Spiezio, Cambridge Valley Rescue Squad; EMS Medical Director of the Year Award: Al Jagoda, MD, Corinth Squad; EMS Provider of the Year Award: Denise Milnyczuk, Edinburg Emergency Squad; EMS Cross/Best Save Award: Doug Faulisi, Pete Frolish and Brian Heaney, Community Emergency Squad, Ballston Spa.

The guest speaker for the evening was John Burton, MD, Residency Program Director, Department of Emergency Medicine, Albany Medical Center.

Saratoga Hospital and Saratoga Care Nursing Home, affiliates of Saratoga Care, Inc., are a 243-bed community hospital and nursing home designed to serve as Saratoga County's community health resource. Saratoga Hospital is the first hospital in Capital Region to achieve the Magnet Designation for nursing excellence. The hospital has over 260 admitting physicians and offers more than 30 medical specialties and extensive clinical services. Saratoga Hospital, dedicated to providing a continuum of healthcare services to the people of Saratoga County, includes Wilton Medical Arts, Malta Medical Arts, Saratoga Surgery Center, Mollie Wilmot Radiation Oncology Center, Saratoga Family Physicians, Saratoga Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology, Saratoga Pain Management Center, Saratoga Family Health, Schuylerville Family Health and Galway Family Health. To obtain additional information on all aspects of Saratoga Care, go to www.saratogacare.org on the worldwide web.

This year's list, entitled "New Frontiers", focuses on the abounding changes in the accounting industry and details how the individuals featured in the Top 100 are impacting and advancing the field. The list includes not only accounting professionals but also government officials and regulators.

"The profession stands poised to cross the threshold into largely unexplored territories, such as the inevitable convergence of U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards, new technologies, a potential revamp of the Tax Code and dizzying changes in workforce demographics," said Accounting Today editor Bill Carlino. "This year's Top 100 People roster includes many of those who are spearheading the profession's journey into these brave new worlds."

Padgett Business Services® is at the forefront of this journey, educating policy-makers and shaping legislation in Washington. Through the efforts of the Padgett Foundation, Padgett Business Services® is actively participating to ensure that new regulations enhance the accounting profession; Harris recently testified on behalf of Padgett in the IRS hearings on one of the most pressing issues in the accounting industry today - preparer penalty rules.

However, the primary focus of Padgett's work in Washington is to shape legislation so that it benefits America's small business owners. Acting on behalf of Padgett's small business clients throughout North America and associations of tax practitioners, Harris has testified several times on IRS reform and has testified before the Senate Small Business Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee. He has also been featured as an expert panelist on Tax Talk Today, the IRS monthly web-cast.

Accounting Today describes Harris as "a veteran tax policy advisor to the IRS and Congress, his influence and insight are welcomed in Washington as well as on Main Street."

"I appreciate Harris' dedication to raising industry standards, the integrity of the industry is important to Harris as well as everyone within the Padgett family," said local Clifton Park, NY office owner Joe Sangaline. "It's also nice to know that he is influencing policy-makers on behalf of our small business clients; it affects my clients here in the Capital District, as well as all small businesses across the country.

This is not the first time that Padgett Business Services® has appeared on the "Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting" list; Vice Chairman Dan Sautner has also been honored on the list and Accounting Today has recognized Padgett in the past with the following citations: Top 100 Firms, Top 10 Fastest Growing Firms in America (without merger for growth), Merit Award for Achievement in Client Service, Gold Medal Award for Achievement in Client Service.

Not only is Padgett recognized as a leader in the accounting industry, but they are also recognized as a leading international franchisor. Padgett has been ranked as a top franchise by Entrepreneur, Success, and Income Opportunities magazines, and was also ranked in Franchise Business Review's Franchise 50 2008 Franchisee Satisfaction Awards.

For more information about Padgett Business Services® please visit www.smallbizpros.com/j_sangaline or contact Joe Sangaline at (518) 348-1666, or j_sangaline@smallbizpros.com.