Saratoga Hospital has received a $100,000 donation from the Hannaford Charitable Foundation to support a new Teaching Food Pantry at the Saratoga Community Health Center. The new Hannaford Teaching Food Pantry will complement and expand on the nutrition, health, and chronic disease management programs offered at the Community Health Center. The dedicated space will...
Personnel Briefs: June 2018
Lori Childs was named assistant vice president, retail banking administrator and bank security officer at Ballston Spa National Bank (BSNB). In this position, Childs will have direct oversight of branch staff, providing guidance and support in meeting their customer service and business development goals. She will also design and administer security programs at all...
Business Briefs: June 2018
The Saratoga Builders Association Inc. awarded two scholarships this year to high school seniors or college students who are planning to pursue a career in the construction industry.
The association normally makes one annual $1,000 scholarship, but awarded two this year due to the number and quality of the applications, the organization said.
Brandon Fitzpatrick and Jakob Wiegand, both of Saratoga Springs, each received $1,000 scholarships.
Fitzpatrick is currently attending SUNY Delhi and is pursuing a career in refrigeration/HVAC. He has a high 3.89 cumulative GPA at college.
Business Briefs: May 2018
The Round Lake Library Malta branch will be hosting a Social Security retirement information program on Tuesday, May 15 at 6 p.m. in the Holden Room for pre-retirees wanting to make a more informed claiming decision.
Topics covered include: When is the best time to file for benefits; navigating the new Social Security rules; Choosing between worker and spousal benefits; and how to get all of what you’re entitled to.
The hour-long program entitled, “Getting Serious about Social Security,” is designed to help individuals better prepare for the financial challenges of retirement given the potential for living longer. The program is being offered as a public service by John N. Kalil, Jr., financial coach and president of Retirement Solutions LLC.
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Saratoga Financial Services has partnered with the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, Confidata, the Saratoga Business Journal and Fingerpaint to host the seventh annual Shred Event on Saturday, April 28, from 9:30 a.m. to noon, in recognition of Earth Day. The event will take place at the Fingerpaint parking lot at 18 Division St....
Business Briefs: March 2018
The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association (BSBPA) will host its 2018 community mixer and annual meeting on Monday, March 19, at the Next Door Kitchen & Bar, 51 Front St.
The event will celebrate the association’s 35 years of service to the Ballston Spa community. With the support of its members, the BSBPA promotes local businesses and organizations, presents events and activities that bring people to Ballston Spa, and helps beautify and enhance the downtown village through gardens, plantings, directory signs and more.
The event is an opportunity for BSBPA members and non-members to review the events and accomplishments of 2017 and preview what is planned for the coming year. The association will also honor outgoing board members and welcome new ones.
Personnel Briefs: February 2018
Olivia Huffman is the newest addition to Keller Williams Capital Region in the office in downtown Saratoga Springs.
Prior to her move to Keller Williams, Huffman worked for a year and a half with Amy Sutton and Gerard Wise at Roohan Realty.
In her time at Roohan, she executed over $500,000 in commercial sales and leases, including offices, retail, property management, land for development, and storage, the company said. She also created a monthly architectural blog on unique buildings in Saratoga Springs, with professor James Kettlewell. She will continue this effort at Keller Williams.
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The Adelphi Hotel has hired Connie Cook-Slocum, a hotel professional with over 19 years of experience, as the new director of event sales.
Prior to starting with The Adelphi Hotel, Cook-Slocum was director of catering sales at the Desmond Hotel. She was the previously off-premise catering sales director at Mazzone Hospitality.
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The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association will hold a networking breakfast 7:30-8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9, hosted by Rebuilding Together Saratoga County at 132 Milton Ave. in Ballston Spa.
Rebuilding Together Saratoga County partners with volunteers year round to help homeowners in need live independently in safe and healthy homes and build healthy neighborhoods through their programs. Its resale shop in Ballston Spa sells donated items at a fraction of the cost and all proceeds are used to provide home repairs for veterans, seniors, individuals living with disabilities and families in need.
Cost for the breakfast is $5 with advance reservation—prepayment available at www.ballston.org—or RSVP to info@ballston.org and pay at the door. Non-reserved walk-ins pay $10.
Business and community members are welcome. They need not be a BSBPA member to attend this event.
Stewart’s Holiday Match Raises Some $1.89M
The 2017 Holiday Match charity program conducted annually by Stewart’s Shops raised $1.89 million for local children’s organizations.
Company officials said the fund drive set a record for the fourth consecutive season.
From Thanksgiving Day through Christmas Day, Stewart’s customers donated $945,000 to the program, which is an increase of approximately $19,000 over last season. Each individual donation is matched penny-for-penny by Stewart’s Shops.
There are no administrative costs and 100 percent of the funds benefit local, nonprofit children’s organizations.
“This program is proof that your small change can really add up and make a big impact on local kids,” said Stewart’s Shops President Gary Dake. “Teaming up with our customers to support our communities is just another reason why we say, we are closer to you.”
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The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association will hold a networking breakfast 7:30-8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9, hosted by Rebuilding Together Saratoga County at 132 Milton Ave. in Ballston Spa.
Rebuilding Together Saratoga County partners with volunteers year round to help homeowners in need live independently in safe and healthy homes and build healthy neighborhoods through their programs. Its resale shop in Ballston Spa sells donated items at a fraction of the cost and all proceeds are used to provide home repairs for veterans, seniors, individuals living with disabilities and families in need.
Cost for the breakfast is $5 with advance reservation—prepayment available at www.ballston.org—or RSVP to info@ballston.org and pay at the door. Non-reserved walk-ins pay $10.
Business and community members are welcome. They need not be a BSBPA member to attend this event.