Cutting the ribbon at Tech Valley Office Interiors new location at 595 New Loudon Road in Newton Plaza, Latham, are from left:  Tech Valley Office Interiors Account Executive Stacey Carr, The Chamber of Southern Saratoga County President Peter Aust, Sienna College President Fr. Kevin Mullen, Colonie Town Supervisor Paula Mahan, Albany-Colonie Chamber President Mark Eagan, Tech Valley Office Interiors President Rod Dion, his wife and children, Tech Valley Office Interiors Account Executive Courtney Hilmeyer and Colonie Chamber President Tom Nolte. Tech Valley Office Interiors is your one stop shop for all of your commercial grade furniture needs!  Call them at 518-786-1089 or visit their website at www.techvalleyofficeinteriors.com for further information.

Celebrating the 6th Anniversary of Cartridge World located in Village Plaza, Clifton Park are from left: Chamber Ambassador Bob Szpila, Cartridge World Director of Field Operations, Nicholas Mirando, family members Patricia and Ira Snow, Kayla Conerty, Tamie Becker (holding store Mascot Mozart)Cartridge World Owner Mark Becker, Chamber Ambassadors Dan Glaser, Patti Montgomery, Dave Farstad, American Cancer Society volunteer Betty Lou Streeter, Town of Clifton Park Supervisor Phil Barrett, Chamber VP Denise Romeo and Chamber Ambassador Brandon Kot. With nearly 20 years experience and over 1,600 stores worldwide, Cartridge World is the leader in the refilling and remanufacturing of empty printer cartridges.
For more information, visit www.cartridgeworldusa.com or call 518-371-2207.

Cutting the ribbon on the new Gauchos Grill & Catering, located at RAP Players Park, Route 146A, Clifton Park are from left: Dee Pangburn, Chamber Ambassador, Trish Santiago, SEFCU, Dan Glaser, Chamber Ambassador, Owner of Gauchos, Jason Tessiero, Owner of RAP Players Park, Rob Potter, Paul Vermilyea, SEFCU, Chamber Vice President Denise Romeo, and Chamber Ambassador Beth Grzyboski. Established in 2010, Gauchos Grill has been developed by a chef who graduated from Johnson & Wales University and has a vision of success by adding an exquisite new tasting cuisine called a Brazilian BBQ to the Capital Region. For further information, call 518-669-8343 or by www.gauchosgrillcatering.com.  

Cutting the ribbon to celebrate the opening of Life Maid Simple's new retail space located at 434 Saratoga Road in Glenville are owner Nicole Wilson (holding scissors), daughter Emma and her staff of professional cleaners. Gift Certificates for home cleaning and organizing are also available for purchase. Schedule appointments Monday through Friday from 8:30am-4:pm. Night and weekend appointments accommodate commercial clients. For further information, visit the website at www.lifemaidsimple.net or call 518-9353271.

Cutting the ribbon at the new law office of Daniel S. Glaser, PLLC located at 9 Corporate Drive, Suite 3A in Clifton Park are from left Chamber VP of Membership Development Denise Romeo, Chamber President Peter Aust, Chamber Ambassador Stacie Peugh, Colleen Tyll, Arthur Tyll, Attorney Daniel Glaser, Town of Clifton Park supervisor Phil Barrett and Chamber Ambassador Dee Pangburn. Providing results driven representation, the firm specializes in real Estate matters, traffic violations, business formations and estate planning. Glaser is a member of the New York State Bar Association. Visit the website at www.dglaserlaw.com or call 518-229-4663.

Cutting the ribbon on the new Bankers Conseco Life Insurance Company office located at 7 Southside Drive, Suite 208 in Clifton Park are from left: Bankers Conseco Insurance Agent Christian Brooks, Chamber Vice President Denise Romeo, Town of Clifton Park Supervisor Philip Barrett, Bankers Conseco Branch Sales Manager John Rubino, Office Administrator Barbara Kappes (cutting ribbon) and Unit Supervisor Joseph Curley, Chamber President Peter Aust, Chamber Ambassadors Bob Szpila, Dan Glaser and Beth Grzyboski.

Bankers services the needs of seniors through a broad portfolio of quality, competitive insurance products including long term care, life, annuities and Medicare Supplement; branch offices staffed with professionally trained career agents; and a dedicated group of highly capable administrative office employees. For further information, visit their website at www.bankersconseco.com or call the Clifton Park office at 518-737-6900.

The Chamber was pleased to help new member, Pasta Pane cut the ribbon on their new Italian Bistro at 18 Park Ave, Clifton Park.  Stop in for dinner daily begining at 5 PM.  Check out their menu at www.pastapane.com.

Cutting the ribbon on the new HectorPT Senior Rehabilitation Services, LLC located on the 2nd floor of the Southern Saratoga YMCA at 1 Wall Street in Clifton Park are from left: Beth Grabowski, Southern Saratoga YMCA, Denise Romeo, The Chamber of Southern Saratoga County, Dave Shumpert, Chamber Ambassador, Stacie Peugh, Chamber Ambassador Committee Chair, Kindra Beck, Southern Saratoga YMCA, Hector Jasen, MSPT and HectorPt Owner, Mike Stallings, Southern Saratoga YMCA, Natalie Jasen, HectorPT, Jean Paduano Teal, Accounting For All, Karen LaVine, HITman Services, Christopher Demph, Erin Stemper, and Angelo Zuppa.

HectorPT is an innovative and dynamic outpatient Physical Therapy company on the cutting edge of rehabilitative and preventive medicine. For further information or to schedule an appointment, call 518-577-5214 or visit their website at www.hectorpt.com

Capital Bank opened their new branch location at 7 Southside Drive in Clifton Park with a special Open House and Ribbon Cutting. Left to right are Larry Becker, Capital Bank Board Member, Steve Owens, Executive Vice President and CFO, Peter Aust, President & CEO of the Chamber, Gene Sneeringer, Chair of the Capital Bank Board, Peter Cureau, Capital Bank President & CEO, Melissa Clement, Senior Vice President & Chief Banking Officer, and Dee Pangburn, Branch Manager. You can reach the branch at 579-2080 or visit www.capitalbank.com   

1st National Bank of Scotia celebrated the grand opening of its redesigned branch at 3013 Route 50 in Saratoga Springs on Monday, Sept. 21. On hand for the event, which kicks off a weeklong series of financial educational topics, a kids' winter coat drive and a family fun day Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., were (left to right): Jessica Petraccione, vice president; Robert J. Dieterich, senior vice president; Calvin Welch, honorary director of the board; David Schweizer, director of the board; Louis Buhrmaster, CEO; Laura Dieterich, corporate secretary; Joe Dalton, President, Saratoga Chamber of Commerce; Jim Tedisco,New York State Assembly Minority and Republican Leader; John Buhrmaster, president; Diane Smith Faubion, senior vice president for retail banking; and, Patrick Ragucci, branch manager. (Photo: Edward Parham)

Upstate Priority Insurance Agency, LLC recently relocated their office to 12 Corporate Drive in Clifton Park, NY. Avon Scherff, President and Owner commented "Our new office provides us the environment for continued growth and service to our clients who are raving about our new flexible conference room." Avon and her team cut the ribbon at their new location on August 27th along with representatives from The Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce, The Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce, The Chamber of Schenectady County, and The Chamber of Southern Saratoga County. Assemblyman Bob Reilly and a representative from Assemblyman Jim Tedisco's office also attended. Peter Aust, President & CEO of The Chamber of Southern Saratoga County congratulated Avon and Upstate Priority Insurance Agency on their new space saying, "The new offices are so welcome and friendly which is a reflection of both your personality and business philosophy." With over 25 years of experience, Upstate Priority Insurance Agency, LLC assists organizations with insurance needs including employee benefit programs, business insurance products and personal lines. With access to numerous markets, Upstate Priority Insurance Agency, LLC can meet corporate benefit and financial objectives with a focus on customer service and commitment to excellence. For more information, visit www.upstatepriority.com.  

Parma Italia Pizza Restaurant celebrated the Grand Opening of their new restaurant with a ribbon cutting ceremony organized by The Chamber of Southern Saratoga County.

Doing the ribbon cutting honors is owner Dzavid Cekic and his staff, Ashley Steele, Sheri Griffin and Jasmine Canady. Helping to hold the ribbon on the left is Stacie Peugh, Executive Director of the Southern Saratoga YMCA and Chairperson of the Chamber's Membership/Ambassador Committee; Denise Romeo, Vice President Membership Development at the Chamber and Chamber Ambassador, Dee Pangburn of Capital Bank. Dzavid Cekic is the former owner of Nicole's Italia II and invites you to his new restaurant located at 1505 Route 9 in Halfmoon.

Estates At Halfmoon celebrated the Grand Opening of their model home with a ribbon cutting ceremony organized by The Chamber of Southern Saratoga County. Doing the ribbon cutting honors is Sales Manager Wayne Richard with on lookers Jonathan Hove, Project Manager {dark blue sport coat}, Bill Thiessen, Construction Manager {sunglasses} and Genevieve Martin, Sales Associate. Helping to hold the ribbon on the right is Suzanne Barletto, V.P. of Sales Training from Toll Brothers corporate headquarters in Horsham, PA. Ambassadors from the Chamber welcomed Toll to the community and included Sarah Fischer Southern Saratoga YMCA, Stacie Peugh, Southern Saratoga YMCA, Nick Zullo, The Affinity Group, Dee Pangburn, Capital Bank and Ken Herkert, Usherwood Office Technology.

Cutting the ribbon on the new Huntington Learning Center, located at 7 Southside Plaza (next to Shane's Rib Shack) in Clifton Park are from left: Chamber Ambassadors Stacie Peugh, Adam Barrett, Rhonda Parker, Huntington Learning Center Executive Director John Ryan and Chamber Ambassadors Sarah Fischer and Justin J. Spraker. For over 30 years, Huntingon Learning Center has been raising the grades and confidence levels of children everywhere with tutoring in reading, writing, math, study skills, phonics and more. Call them at (518) 275-5506 or visit their website at www.huntingtonlearningcenter.com for further information.

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Cutting the ribbon is:Brandon Kot, Berkshire Bank (Ambassador), Chuck & Donna Hall (Owners), Sue Keegan, CPC Mall Manager, Lauren Carpenter (Chamber Account Executive) and Jim Hartle, KeyBank, 2009 Chairman of the Board for The Chamber of Southern Saratoga County

Cutting the ribbon at the new office of Alliance Worldwide Investigative Group, located at 4 Halfmoon Executive Park Drive in Clifton Park are from left: Mario Pecoraro Jr., Owner; Laura Cassidy, Albany-Colonie Chamber; Rocco Scarano, Operations Manager for Alliance, Dennis Ryan, MC for the event and Peter Aust, President of The Chamber of Southern Saratoga County. Founded in 2005, Alliance Worldwide Investigative Group, LLC is a fully licensed, bonded and insured corporate investigative firm. For further information on all their services, visit their website at www.allianceinvestigative.com or call (518)514-2944.

Cutting the ribbon at the grand opening of the Philly Soft Pretzel Factory store located at 5 Southside Drive in Clifton Park are from left: Tracey Brooks, Dan DiZio, Original Philly Pretzel Factory owner, Assemblyman Robert Reilly, Chad Stoffer(BSNB) and his daughter, Ray Malleady, The Chamber of Southern Saratoga County President Peter Aust, Shannon Malleady, Philly Soft Pretzel Store owner and Kathy Wacksman, Guilderland Chamber President. Enjoy delicious, hand twisted pretzels fresh from the oven! For the full menu and catering information, visit the website at www.phillysoftpretzelfactory.com/locations-ny.html or call (518)280-9500.

Cutting the ribbon at the new location of Grace Fellowship North located at One Enterprise Drive in Halfmoon are from left: Bill Minchin, Executive Pastor of Grace fellowship, Dick Zandri, President of Zandri Construction, Scott Townsend (architect with 3t architects), David Girvan, Elder at Grace Fellowship, Melissa Yim, Justin Yim, Lead Pastor of Grace Fellowship North, Rex Keener, Senior Pastor of Grace Fellowship, Deb Keener, Jack Dahl,Elder, Dave Triller, Elder, Bryon Christman, Elder, Chris Lewis, Bank of the West and Mindy Wormuth, Town of Halfmoon Supervisor. Grace North Sunday Services are at 9:00 am and 11:00 am. For further information visit their website at www.gracenorth.net or call them at (518) 389-2252.

Cutting the ribbon on the new Shane's Rib Shack located at 7 Southside Drive in Clifton Park, are from left: Chamber Ambassadors Kevin Harkins and Rhonda Parker, mom and grandmother of owner Jonathan Trager (holding scissors), Shane's Manager Dave Zimmer, Chamber Ambassadors Adam Barrett and Stephen Scribner. Shane's features an extensive BBQ menu including pork, chicken, ribs and buffalo wings along with lots of other yummy entrees and side sides. For the full menu, visit their website at www.shanesribshack.com or call 518-615-0555.

Celebrating the expansion at SIXNET, LLC, located at 331Ushers Road in Ballston Lake are from left: Representative from NYS Congresswoman's Kirsten Gillibrand's office, Clifton Park Councilman Scott Hughes, NYS Assemblyman Robert Reilly, Chamber President Peter Aust, Clifton Park Town Supervisor Phil Barrett, Sixnet Board of Directors Frank Do and David Belluck, CEO Steve Schoenberg and COO Maria Phillips. Sixnet is a privately-held Total Quality (ISO9001) manufacturer of industrial automation, data-acquisition, control and connectivity products designed for the harsh conditions found on plant floors and other extreme environments. For further information, visit their website at www.sixnetio.com.