Albany, NY – Panera Bread is pleased to announce that the American Cancer Society is the recipient of funds raised through the Operation Dough-Nation® at area bakery-cafes in 2008. A check was presented to the organization for $26,141 on Tuesday, March 10, at the newest Panera Bread in the Capital District located on Wolf Road.

Through the Operation Dough-Nation® program, Panera Bread accepts cash donations from customers throughout the year at collection boxes in all bakery-cafes. The customer donations then receive a percentage match from Panera Bread. This is the third year that the American Cancer Society has partnered with Panera for the Operation Dough-Nation® program.

In addition to the funds that Panera Bread will continue to raise for the American Cancer Society through the Operation Dough-Nation program in 2009, all area bakery-cafes are currently selling co-branded ACS/Panera stainless steel coffee mugs for $7.99 with a $2 contribution per mug [...]

WEVERTOWN, NY (March 26, 2009) — North Woods Field Guides, Inc., based in Wevertown NY, announced this week that their informational nature guides are now available as downloadable applications on iPhone and iPod Touch.

“These educational nature guides are a valuable resource, providing information on various aspects of the outdoors,” said Jeff Greco, Founder of North Woods Field Guides, Inc. who has been offering plastic versions of the guides for nearly ten years. “This transition to the iPhone app means they’re now more portable and therefore more convenient than ever.”

Each guide offers information on a specific category of nature, helping the user identify anything from wildflowers and different types of trees to insects, animal tracks, fish varieties and more. There are illustrations for each, along with classification information and interesting facts. Greco stresses that these field guides are [...]

SARATOGA SPRINGS NY, March 24, 2009 – Saratoga.com announced this week that the Downtown Susie Brown blog, a popular fashion resource for local shoppers in Saratoga Springs, has moved its official online home to Saratoga.com/downtownsusiebrown.

“No one knows how to shop Downtown Saratoga Springs like Susie Brown,” said Sara Mannix, Founder and President of Mannix Marketing, Inc. “Her blog is great for locals as well as visitors, highlighting the best places to shop downtown, where to find the latest trends, where to grab a bite to eat and more. It’s a perfect fit for Saratoga.com.”

Formerly employed in the fashion industry in New York City at Phillips Van Huesen (Private Label division) and J.Crew, Downtown Susie Brown is now a stay-at-home mom living in Saratoga, offering [...]

SARATOGA NY, March 19, 2009 – Saratoga.com announced this week that EcoLocal, a bi-monthly sustainable living magazine for the Upper Hudson Valley Region, has a new online guide at Saratoga.com/ecolocal to increase their exposure in the community.

“EcoLocal is the number-one resource for finding great tips on going green, eating local foods and protecting the environment while enjoying it at the same time,” said Sara Mannix, Founder and President of Mannix Marketing, Inc. “The guide brings a well-received ‘green’ perspective to the community and adds tremendous value to Saratoga.com.”

For the convenience of EcoLocal’s regular online visitors, the former EcoLocalGuide.com domain remains live and provides a link to the new guide on Saratoga.com. New users can find the guide [...]

Tango Fusion Dance Company’s 2009 Spring Show, Timeless, will be performed at 7:00pm on Sunday, April 5th at the Charles R. Wood Theater and at the Fort Salem Theater on Saturday, May 2nd at 8:00pm.

“Timeless takes us to three fun and flirtatious period dance parties held in 1902, 1952 and 2002. A woman readies herself with the appropriate attire for each gathering, highlighting the nuances of preparation for an exciting event. Tango is featured throughout Timeless, reminding us that playful pleasure is part of any night of revelry.”

The show is appropriate for theater and dance audiences of all ages. Tickets for the Wood Theater, 207 Glen Street, Glens Falls, are $15.00- $17.00 and can be ordered by calling (518) 798-9663 or going online to: www.woodtheater.org. Fort Salem Theater tickets are $20.00 and can be ordered by calling (518) 854-9200 or logging online at www.fortsalemtheater.com. Fort Salem [...]

The Chamber of Southern Saratoga County has launched a 2009 Buy Local Directory to jump-start a regional economic recovery by encouraging the buying goods and services from local businesses.

“Everyone has the ability and responsibility to make a significant impact on the economic downturn by supporting their neighbor businesses that fuel the local economy”, said Peter L. Aust, president & CEO of the Chamber of Southern Saratoga County. “By a commitment to first trying to do business with the local companies listed in this directory, this area can continue to thrive and grow.”

The 96-page directory includes both an alphabetical and categorical listing of quality local businesses from accountants to window treatments. The publication also includes contact information for government officials, information on arts, entertainment, and recreation, community organizations, school districts, health services, and places of worship.

Copies of the [...]

The Chamber of Southern Saratoga County is offering a seminar series designed especially for individuals who are thinking about starting their own business or have just begun the process.

“Traditionally, when the economy appears uncertain, individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit decide to shape their own destinies and start a new business. The Chamber wants to give those new entrepreneurs the knowledge they need to avoid the costly mistakes that many people make when they are just starting out”, said Peter Aust, President & CEO of the Chamber of Southern Saratoga County.

The unique series consists of seven seminars on topics ranging from writing a business plan to monitoring cash flow, preparing budgets, and increasing profitability. The seminars have been developed with the input of both state and local business experts and will be presented by various professionals. StartUpSmart will end with a special [...]

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Dyce Laboratory for Honey Bee Studies will present its Master Beekeeper Workshop Series in 2009. The Apprentice Level Spring class will be held May 2-3 at Betterbee in Greenwich, NY. The Journey Level Queen Rearing class will be held June 27-28 at Dyce Lab. For complete schedules, fees and registration forms please go to masterbeekeeper.org

March 16, 2009; Roohan Realty is excited to welcome Julie Natale-Dwyer, Licensed Sales Associate, to the Company.

Julie is not only an experienced real estate agent and local community businesswoman, but she is a native Saratogian. For over fifteen years, Julie and her husband owned and operated E. O’Dwyer’s Pub on Spring Street in downtown. She has three children– Morgan (14), Sam (10) and Lucy (5) and lives in Saratoga Springs with her husband Thomas, and their two black labs. She can be reached at 518.587.4500 or at jndwyer@roohanrealty.com.

Roohan Realty has been serving the community’s residential and commercial property needs since 1969 and is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Conveniently located at 519 Broadway in Saratoga Springs, Roohan Realty is the largest locally based and family-owned real estate company in the area with over 50 professionally licensed agents. For further information, please call 518.587.4500 or visit their website at [...]

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Rachel Ray’s 500th Episode Gives Kudos To Capitol Region Cookies

Mechanicville, NY. Park 19 Cookies LLC, will be featured on Rachel Ray’s 500th episode. Park 19’s cookies was chosen among many competitors as Rachel Ray’s “Snack of the Day” in November of 2008, and will be highlighted again in this commemorative episode. The upstate New York-born and raised celeb liked Park 19’s Cinnamon Bun cookie so much she asked Park 19 to send enough cookies for everyone in her audience. The 500th show is scheduled to air at the end of March. Park 19 Cookies is excited to help share in this milestone with an esteemed chef who shares similar Capital Region roots. </ [...]