{"id":38768,"date":"2023-06-12T13:27:30","date_gmt":"2023-06-12T17:27:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/saratogabusinessjournal\/?p=38768"},"modified":"2023-06-12T13:27:30","modified_gmt":"2023-06-12T17:27:30","slug":"three-honored-at-saratoga-county-chamber-of-commerce-reimagined-gala-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/saratogabusinessjournal\/2023\/06\/three-honored-at-saratoga-county-chamber-of-commerce-reimagined-gala-event\/","title":{"rendered":"Three Honored At Saratoga County Chamber Of Commerce Reimagined Gala Event"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_38769\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38769\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38769\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/saratogabusinessjournal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2023\/06\/chamber-gala-h.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/saratogabusinessjournal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2023\/06\/chamber-gala-h.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/saratogabusinessjournal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2023\/06\/chamber-gala-h-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/saratogabusinessjournal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2023\/06\/chamber-gala-h-768x567.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38769\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Area businesses people gathered at the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce gala dinner event in May at the 1863 Club at Saratoga Race Course.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Three special honorees were recognized at the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce annual gala in May at the 1863 Club at Saratoga Race Course.<\/p>\n<p>Representatives from area businesses and nonprofit organizations attended the gala, which this year was a newly reimagined event replacing the former annual dinner. The new trackside venue offered guests the chance to experience one of the New York Racing Association\u2019s newer luxury facilities, located at the clubhouse turn of the race course.<\/p>\n<p>Honored were 2023 Joseph Dalton Community Service Award recipient Dr. Bill Long, 2023 Impact Sector Volunteer of the Year Richard Ferguson and the Chamber\u2019s immediate past chair of the board Tara Anne Pleat of Wilcenski &amp; Pleat PLLC.<\/p>\n<p>The gala also serves as a networking opportunity for event goers.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u201cBeyond the celebration and recognition of Tara, Bill, and Rich for their tremendous volunteer efforts, this gala is meant to be a powerful and productive networking event for the organizations who sponsored and the individuals who attended,\u201d Chamber President Todd Shimkus said. \u201cThis is one of the Chamber\u2019s signature events and an important fundraiser for our organization, so I want to thank NYRA, Mazzone Hospitality, our sponsors, and attendees for continuing to support the work we do to help our members and the community to succeed, grow, and thrive.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"\"><b><span class=\"s1\"><span class=\"s2\"><!--more--><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span>Long, one of the original founders of CAPTAIN Community Human Services and a significant force in the creation of what is now The Prevention Council of Saratoga County, was formally presented with the Joseph Dalton Community Service Award. \u201cIt\u2019s a privilege to have the honor of representing a whole team of volunteers that are doing good things,\u201d he said.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Ferguson, who in addition to his professional role at Glens Falls National Bank &amp; Trust Co. &amp; Saratoga National Bank &amp; Trust Co., has served with numerous local organizations over the past 30 years.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEvery single person here tonight understands what a great community that we live in, and we\u2019re blessed to be in it,\u201d Ferguson said after the ceremony. \u201cOne of the reasons why it\u2019s so great is the myriad of not-for-profits and community organizations and municipal organizations that work behind the scenes making this place better.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Pleat was presented with the traditional gift of a lawn jockey, painted with the logo for Leadership Saratoga, a Chamber-sponsored program dedicated to the development of leaders who will serve their communities today and in the future. Bringing the program back after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic was a major goal for Pleat in her role as chairperson.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think that program really creates a lot of strength in our not-for-profit organizations. Better board members, better boards,\u201d she said. \u201cIt was important to us to get it back, especially at a time when our nonprofits need good, active, strong leaders.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Since 1918, the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce has been opening doors and closing deals for businesses throughout the Saratoga County community. Guided by a strong and sustainable vision, the Chamber leads the way in maintaining and strengthening a healthy business climate, initiating constructive community action, and creating a community where all can thrive.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Three special honorees were recognized at the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce annual gala in May at the 1863 Club at Saratoga Race Course. Representatives from area businesses and nonprofit organizations attended the gala, which this year was a newly reimagined event replacing the former annual dinner. 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