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The BOTTOMLINE

Visit Magnificient Eastern Europe in October 2010

Your Chamber, leading the way with innovative opportunities for

a bright future in Tech Valley!

This once in a lifetime Chamber sponsored trip will include a VIP Tour of GLOBALFOUNDRIES Semiconductor Manufacturing facility

in Dresden, Germany.

THE 10-DAY TRIP INCLUDES STOPS IN BERLIN, DRESDEN, PRAGUE, VIENNA, AND BUDAPEST TO EXPLORE MANY RENOWNED HISTORICAL SITES.

“GLOBALFOUNDRIES is pleased to be able to welcome the participants of this trip as ‘Distinguished Visi-tors’ to Fab 1 in Dresden, Germany,” said Travis Bullard of GLOBALFOUNDRIES. “They will have a chanceto not only experience first-hand the industry’s leading semiconductor facility but also to meet our world-wide leaders and discuss the regional impact of Fab 1 on Dresden and anticipated opportunities of Fab 8 cur-rently being constructed in Malta.”

“This will be a memory making adventure for all who attend”, said Peter L. Aust, President & CEO.

An informative presentation and slide show detailing the trip is being held at the Chamber’s Business is Blooming Spring Showcase on Thursday, May 13 at 5:30 PM at the Southern Saratoga YMCA.

Please RSVP for the presentation to the Chamber at (518) 371-7748 or contact Peter Cottrell, AAA Travel at

(518) 374-4696 x 1224 to reserve your spot for the trip!

Volume 25 No. 5 May 2010

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TRIP DATES:October 24 - November 2

PLEASE SEE THE CENTER OF THE NEWSLETTERFOR A COLOR 4-PAGE INSERT

WITH ALL THE DETAILS ON THIS FABULOUS TRIP!

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Mark your calendar nowfor these upcoming networking events.

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2nd ThursdayNetworking Mixers

May 13Spring Business Showcase Southern Saratoga YMCA

June 10The Lodge -

at Saratoga Gaming & Raceway

July 8Multi-Chamber Cruise

September 9Edison Club

October 14Trick Shot Billiards

November 12Hampton Inn — Clifton Park

December 10Holiday Mixer — TBA

2010 Mixer Sponsor

If you are interested in hosting a 2010 mixer to highlight your

business, call Denise at The Chamber office at 371-7748.

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UpcomingEvents

Chamber Spring Golf Classic

Friday,June 11th

Let the Chamber put you in a foursome to meet great new people and potentialcustomers/clients while playing on one of the finest courses in the Capital Region!

Tournament features: • Round of golf with cart at semi-private Ballston Spa Country Club• Delicious Luncheon and Dinner Buffet • Beverages on the course• Prizes, Raffles, Give Aways, and Contests including two Chances to Win

$500 in the Putting Contest and much anticipated Ball Drop Contest• Top three low gross foursomes will go on to represent The Chamber at the

2nd Annual Chamber Cup Tournament on September 9 at Edison Club.

Not a golfer? Join us for the 19th Hole Awards Reception after the tournament and enjoya delicious dinner buffet, cash bar, raffle drawings, and great networking.

Cost per golfer: $175.Register online at www.southernsaratoga.org or call 371-7748

Would you like your business to receive great visibility at this annual event?Secure a sponsorship today – contact Loretta at loretta@southernsaratoga.org

or by calling 371-7748.

BALL DROP CONTEST SPONSOR:

PUTTING CONTEST SPONSOR:

LUNCH SPONSORS:

CONTEST SPONSORS:

HOLE IN ONE SPONSORS:

Ballston SpaCountry Club

Alanna McKiernan, an Associate withWhiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP, the

Capital Region’s largest law firm, will be honored with The Business Review’s 40 UnderForty Award at a reception to be held at theCrowne Plaza in Albany, New York on May14, 2010. For further information, visitwww.woh.com.

The American Red Cross Adirondack Chapter has set uptwo lifeguard classes during the month of June for those

15 years and older. For further information regarding theirAquatics Program or any other Instructional Course offered,please contact the Health and Safety Office at the AmericanRed Cross by calling 792-6545 or via e-mail atvaniert@usa.redcross.org.

Transform the ordinary events of your life into extraordi-nary personal essays. Explore the step-by-step process in

“Writing From Your Heart: The Art of Personal Essays,” withinstructor Pauline Bartel of Bartel Communications. Thecourse will be held on Wednesdays, May 5, 12 and 19 from 7 P.M. to 9 P.M. at Hudson Valley Community College. The$55 registration fee includes a coursebook. To register, callHVCC at 629-7339. Bartel is a member of the prestigiousAmerican Society of Journalists and Authors. Visit her Web site at www.paulinebartel.com.

Assemblyman Robert Reilly recently presented Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Services of Saratoga County

(DVRC) with $4,000 to help domestic violence victims inClifton Park and begin a teen financial literacy program in thearea served by the Shenendehowa School District. DVRC's executive director, Maggie Fronk said, “Far too often womenremain in abusive homes because of simple economics…theycan’t afford to leave.” The funds from the AssemblymanRobert Reilly Fund will enable DVRC to teach women theskills they need to become financially self-sufficient and endabuse. For more information, visit www.dvrcsaratoga.org

Berkshire Bank, America’s Most ExcitingBankSM, has added to its team of exem-

plary professionals with the appointment ofRick Bleser as portfolio manager and researchanalyst. We are excited to welcome Rick to our team,” said Thomas W. Barney, CFP, senior vice president of wealth management of Berkshire Bank. For more information, visit www.berkshirebank.com

Schenectady County officials and SEFCU announced todaythat the credit union will be renaming Clinton Square, a

new commercial office building in downtown Schenectady,SEFCU Square. SEFCU will lease the entire second, third, andfourth floors at SEFCU Square to house its growing commer-cial lending, business banking, and insurance businesses.SEFCU’s current branch at the corner of State and Broadwaywill relocate to occupy space on the ground floor at SEFCUSquare. For more information, visit www.sefcu.com

Celebrating the partnership between Parsons Child andFamily Center and our neighbors in Saratoga County

and The Adirondack Region, an Open House will be held onTuesday, May 25 from 3:30-6:00pm in the Malta CommonsBusiness Park, 100 Saratoga Blvd. Suite 26 in Malta. For moreinformation, please contact Melissa Tolosky at 518.426.2836or email ToloskM@ParsonsCenter.org.

Mannix Marketing, Inc., an Internet marketing company in Glens Falls NY

recently hired Taylor Kimbrell as Internet Marketing Specialist. “Mannix Marketing ispleased to have Taylor Kimbrell as part of oursales team, said Sara Mannix, founder andCEO of Mannix Marketing, Inc. “His experi-ence, motivation and dedication to helpinglocal businesses grow certainly make him a

valuable addition to the team.” For more information, contactSara Mannix at 518-743-9424. Visit Mannix Marketing, Inc.online at www.MannixMarketing.com.

Teal, Becker & Chiaramonte CPAs, P.C. would like to extend a much deserved congratulations to their newest

Certified Public Accountant who has successfully completedthe examination and experience requirement for his CPA license: Michael J. Canfora, CPA is a graduate of College ofSaint Rose, Albany, New York with a Master of Science degreein Accounting. He has been with the Firm since February2007. Located in Albany, NY, Teal Becker & Chiaramonte,CPAs, is a full service accounting and business advisory firm.For additional information please call 518-456-6663 or visit their website at www.tbccpa.com.

The Arthritis Foundation, Northeastern New York Chapter, is sponsoring two FREE arthritis public

educational programs in May: “Gardening and your Rheumatoid Arthritis” will be held on May 20th, at theShenendehowa Adult Community Center, starting at 6 p.m.Speakers will be Mike Nelligan, P.A. and Kerry Mendez. On May 26th, Dr. James Strosberg will speak on Fibromyalgiaat Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital, 1270 Belmont Avenue,Schenectady at 6 p.m. Check-in will begin at 5:30 p.m. forboth programs. There is no charge for this event but registration is required. Please register by calling the Arthritis Foundation at 518-456-1203.

The public is invited to tour some of the finest historichomes in The Town of Clifton Park on Sunday, May 16

from Noon to 5pm. Tickets will be sold prior to the event atthe Clifton Park Office of Parks, Recreation and CommunityAffairs located in Town Hall, online through April 30 and atHistoric Grooms Tavern on the day of the tour. Tickets are$10.00 per person in advance and $12.00 on the day of thetour. All proceeds from the tour will be used for continuedrestoration of Historic Grooms Tavern.

Clifton Park Center has launched a new web sitewww.shopcpc.com. The improved and updated site gives

Clifton Park Center the opportunity to poll customers for theiropinions and it also allows them to show stores that have salesin progress. The new site works hand in hand with their Facebook page which is updated daily with Clifton Park Center information.

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UPCOMING SEMINARHealthcare Reform: Beyond the Headlines

Tuesday, May 11, 3-6pm at The Edison Club

In Partnership with The Chamber of Schenectady County.See full page flyer on event in center of newsletter. No costto Chamber members!

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Celebrating the 6th Anniversary of Cartridge World located inVillage Plaza, Clifton Park are from left: Chamber AmbassadorBob 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 AmbassadorsDan Glaser, Patti Montgomery, Dave Farstad, American Cancer Society volunteer Betty Lou Streeter, Town of CliftonPark Supervisor Phil Barrett, Chamber VP Denise Romeo andChamber 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, visitwww.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 arefrom left: Dee Pangburn, Chamber Ambassador, Trish Santi-ago, SEFCU, Dan Glaser, Chamber Ambassador, Owner ofGauchos, Jason Tessiero, Owner of RAP Players Park, RobPotter, 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 of Life Maid Simple Cleaning & Organiz-ing, LLC, located at 434 Saratoga Road in Glenville are ownerNicole Wilson (holding scissors), daughter Emma and her staffof professional cleaners. The storefront features gift baskets, organizing equipment, on-site organization and HollowayHouse Quick Shine Products. Gift Certificates for home clean-ing and organizing are also available for purchase. Schedulecleaning appointments Monday through Friday from 8:30am-4:00pm. Night and weekend appointments accommodate commercial clients. For further information, visit the website at www.lifemaidsimple.net or call 518-9353271.

Ribbon Cuttings

Cutting the ribbon at the new law office of Daniel S. Glaser,PLLC located at 9 Corporate Drive, Suite 3A in Clifton Parkare from left Chamber VP of Membership Development DeniseRomeo, Chamber President Peter Aust, Chamber AmbassadorStacie Peugh, Colleen and Arthur Tyll with North American Funding Corp., Attorney Daniel Glaser, Town of Clifton ParkSupervisor Phil Barrett and Chamber Ambassador Dee Pang-burn. Providing results driven representation, the firm special-izes in real estate matters, traffic violations, business formationsand estate planning. Glaser is a member of the New York StateBar Association. Visit the website at www.dglaser.com or call518-229-4663.

Thursday, May 13, 20104pm – 7pm

Southern Saratoga County YMCA1 Wall Street, Clifton Park

Don’t miss the Spring Business Showcase!

Great local products and services, networking, giveaways, lots of door prizes, and cash bar!

Bring your co-workers, family, and friends—all are welcome!

To ensure non-stop networking opportunities for members, TheBusiness is Blooming Spring Showcase is also May’s 2nd Thurs-day Networking Mixer! Mark your calendar and make sureyou are part of the excitement.

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Realty USAAlbert Picchi, Vice President and General Manager

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When did your company begin: RealtyUSA was started locally by Chris Schmid in the mid 1970s and acquired byMerle Whitehead in late 2000.

Products and Services your company offers: We are a full-service real estate company specializing in residential resale and new construction, commercial sales and leasingand relocation business. We also are affiliated with a full-service mortgage company, 1st Priority Mortgage.

Who is your ideal customer: As a full-service real estatecompany, we handle a variety of clients — from first-timehomebuyers to employees relocating to the area. We alsoserve people trading up from their first home to their nexthome or clients looking to purchase homes in the higherprice range of the market. Whether it is single-family housing, condos, multifamily or new construction we helppeople find the right home to fit their needs.

What is one thing the Chamber may not know about yourcompany: RealtyUSA is the nation’s eighth largest real estate company (based upon the Real Trends Ranking), andwe are the largest real estate company in Upstate New Yorkand in the Capital Region.

Looking into your crystal ball, what does your businesslook like in 2012: Our company will continue to grow internally through the continued development of our existing agents along with looking at opportunities to acquire other companies that share our core values. We arecommitted to remaining a market leader both locally andon a national basis.

INTERVIEW CONDUCTED BY CHAMBER MEMBER, JOHN PIEKARSKI, EDITOR AND PUBLISHER, SOSARA

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Annual Awards DinnerThe historic Gideon Putnam Resort was the exciting new venue for The Chamber’s 2010 Annual Awards Dinner ~ Celebrating Loyalty ~ that was held on April 22nd with over 300 members and guests in attendance! The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Annual Achievement Awards to the following Chamber members.

Endurance Award ~ Ballston Spa Central SchoolsInspiration Award ~ Scotia Glenville Children’s Museum

Entrepreneurial Spirit Award ~ TreePaad Fun CenterSouthern Star Award~ Justin J. Spraker, Ameriprise Financial

Ambassador of the Year ~ Ken Herkert, Usherwood Office Technology

It’s impossible to know where to start in extending thanks to all who contributed to this wonderful evening. The Chamber extends its sincere thanks to the following valued members: Loyalty Sponsors~CDPHP, Seton Heatlth/St. Mary’s HospitalCocktail Reception Sponsors~GLOBALFOUNDRIES, KeyBank Hospitality Sponsors~Ellis Medicine, Tech Valley Office Interiors Silent Auction Sponsor~Capital Communications Federal Credit Union, Logo Sponsors~ Argyle Graphics, HudsonValley Community College, Preferred Group, Pioneer Bank, Price Chopper, Bentley’s Tavern, The Rusty Nail, The Mill onRound Lake, Technical Video, Inc. Corporate Table Sponsors~ Ballston Spa National Bank, The Bonadio Group, Capital Bank,Capital District Physician’s Health Plan, Curtis Lumber, Ellis Medicine, First Niagara Bank, GLOBALFOUNDRIES, KeyBank,Momentive Performance Materials, The Pike Company, NBT Bank, Saratoga Economic Development Corporation, SaratogaHospital, Seton Health, Times Union Special Thanks~ Argyle Graphics, Clifton Park Rental, Technical Video, Inc, Pepe Productions, Price Chopper, and Tom Wysocki, Meagan Bartlett and the efficient staff at the Gideon Putnam Resort. Silent Auction Sponsors~Special thanks to the dozens of generous chamber members that donated such wonderful items for the silent auction! Last, but certainly not least, thank you to the Annual Awards Dinner Committee: Committee Chair, Gay Holtz, CDPHP, Silent Auction Coordinator, Christine Cunningham, Site Solutions Worldwide, Nancy Bardin, Clifton ParkRental Center, Dena Gauthier, Argyle Graphics, Alicia Jacobs, AJ Management, Debra Roberts, SEFCU.

The gala’s success was largely due to these dedicated members efforts.

Accepting the Chamber Endurance Award for Ballston SpaCentral Schools is SuperintendentJoseph Dragone with Chamber ChairMarcy Steiner (left), Ruth Schulman,Laurel Logan-King, Diane Irwin with BSCS and ChamberPresident Peter Aust.

Accepting the Southern Star Award is Justin J. Spraker, Ameriprise

Financial Advisor with Chamber President Peter Aust

and Chamber Chair Marcy Steiner.

Accepting the Ambassador of the Year Award is Ken Herkert, Usherwood Office Technology, fromChamber Vice President of Membership DevelopmentDenise Romeo with Chamber Chair Marcy Steiner and Chamber President Peter Aust.

Accepting the Chamber EntrepreneurialSpirit Award for TreePaad Fun Centerfrom Chamber Chair Marcy Steiner are co-owners Patti Garrand and CandyCross with Chamber President Peter Aust.

Accepting the Chamber Inspiration Award for Scotia-Glenville Children’s Museum is Executive DirectorDiana Bennett and board of director chair Dee Pangburn with Chamber Chair Marcy Steiner (left)Cindy Anderson, Education Director and ChamberPresident Peter Aust.

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New Members Hayner’s Ice Cream Hall of Fame Seasonal Ice Cream Stand Mr. & Mrs. Craig Hayner 148 Route 236 Halfmoon, NY 12065 Phone: (518) 664-2412 Email: chayner001@nycap.rr.com Website: www.haynersicecreamhof.com Alpin Haus of Clifton Park Pool & Ski Shop Mr. Andy Heck 22 Clifton Country Road Suite 1B Clifton Park, NY 12065 Phone: (518) 371-2211 Email: aheck@alpinhaus.com Website: www.alpinhaus.com Coming in May! Schenectady Museum & Suites-Bueche Science Museum & Planetarium Ms. Carmel Patrick 15 Nott Terrace Heights Schenectady, NY 12308 Phone: (518) 382-7890 Email: cpatrick@schenectadymuseum.org Website: www.schenectadymuseum.org

Ralph’s Sporting Goods & Uniforms Retail & Promotional Products Ms. Michelle Taylor 2100 Doubleday Avenue Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Phone: (518) 884-4575 Email: michelle@ralphssportinggoods.com Website: www.ralphssportinggoods.com Signature Homes Realty Real Estate Sales/Service Ms. Cynthia Quade 6 Brown Road Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Phone: (518) 587-0599 Email: cquade@nycap.rr.com Website: www.signaturehomes-realty.com Bonacio Construction, Inc. Residential & Commercial Builder Mr. Sonny Bonacio 18 Division Street #401 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Phone: (518) 584-9007 Email: sonny@bonacio.com Website: www.bonacio.com

Please Pull Out and Place in the Chamber Membership Directory and Resource Guide

CHAMBER WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS April 2010

It’s Good To Do Business With Members!

Design Logic Architects, PC Architectural & Interior Planning and Design Mr. Robert Bucher, Jr. 69 Sand Creek Road Albany, NY 12205 Phone: (518) 426-8880 Email: rbucher@designlogicarchitects.com Website: www.designlogicarchitects.com Sew More Now Sewing/Alterations Ms. Mary Kennally 2 Lancashire Court Clifton Park, NY 12065 Phone: (518) 877-4770 Email: sew.more6@gmail.com

American Society For Quality-Section 200 Not-For-Profit Mr. William McCabe 79 Pepper Lane Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Phone: (518) 587-7051 Email: contact@renew-newyork.org Website: www.asqhudsonmohawk.org

New Members Pinnacle Recruiting and HR Solutions HR & Staffing Firm Ms. Rose Miller 12 Elmwood Road Albany, NY 12204 Phone: (518) 618-1165 Email: rmiller@recruitingandhr.com Website: www.recruitingandhr.com Inner Space Systems, Inc. Storage Products Mr. Jim Bowers 21 Aviation Road Albany, NY 12205 Phone: (518) 463-5254 Email: jim@innerspacesystems.com Website: www.innerspacesystems.com Union Street Counseling Services, LLC Full Spectrum Mental Health Agency Mr. David Tokarowski 2381 State Route 9 Malta, NY 12020 Phone: (518) 289-5072 Email: dt_union@hotmail.com Website: www.unioncounseling.com

Gilchrist Remodeling Residential & Commercial Remodeling Mr. Rob Gilchrist 8 Rapple Drive Albany, NY 12205 Phone: (518) 312-2984 Website: www.gilchristremodeling.com Psychological Advantage Consulting Services Mr. Daniel Grannis 309 Bradford Parkway Syracuse, NY 13224 Phone: (315) 243-4895 Email: dag@psychadvan.com Website: www.psychologicaladvantage.com Seeley Office Systems Full Service Office & Business Services Ms. Sandra Spinelli 95 Broad Street P.O. Box 475 Glens Falls, NY 12801 Phone: (518) 793-5168 Email: sandra@seeleyoffice.com Website: www.seeleyoffice.com

Please Pull Out and Place in the Chamber Membership Directory and Resource Guide

CHAMBER WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS April 2010

It’s Good To Do Business With Members!

Presents….

Magnificent Cities of Central & Eastern Europe

October 24 - November 2, 2010

Featuring a visit to

10 Days ● 12 Meals: 8 Breakfasts ● 4 Dinners

Magnificent Cities of Central & Eastern Europe

Explore...Germany ● Potsdam ● Sans Souci Palace ● Global Foundries ● Czech Republic ●

Hradcany Castle ● Austria ● Schoenbrunn Palace ● Hungary ● Mathias Church

Per Person Rates: Double $2,979; Single $3,379; Triple $2,949 * (see terms) Included in Price:

Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges of $150 (subject to increase until paid in full), Hotel Transfers, Round Trip Air from New York

Not included in price: Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $200 per person

Day 1: Sunday, October 24, 2010

Overnight Flight

Your journey to Central and Eastern Europe

begins with an overnight flight to Germany.

Day 2: Monday, October 25, 2010

Arrive Berlin, Germany

Your tour begins today in Berlin. Tonight,

join your fellow passengers for a welcome

dinner. Today dinner will be included.

Day 3: Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Berlin - Potsdam - Berlin

Begin the day with a trip to Potsdam to see

the impressive Sans Souci Palace*.

Return to Berlin for a comprehensive

tour featuring Brandenburg Gate,

Charlottenburg Palace, Kaiser Wilhelm

Memorial Church, Schoenberg City Hall,

Kurfuerstendam and the Reichstag

Building. Then pass through the area

which was once “Check Point Charlie,” and

see what remains of the Berlin Wall. Today

breakfast will be included.

Day 4: Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Berlin - Dresden - Prague, Czech

Republic

Depart Berlin and travel to Dresden. Visit

the “Global Foundries” chip fab plant** and

enjoy time to explore. Later, arrive in the

“Golden City” of Prague. Today breakfast

and dinner will be included.

Day 5: Thursday, October 28, 2010

Prague

Your introduction to this fairy tale city

begins with a visit to the amazing Hradcany

Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral. Continue

with a leisurely walking tour through the old

town, showcasing the unique astronomical

clock and the statue-lined Charles Bridge.

The afternoon is at leisure to independently

explore the city. Today breakfast will be

included.

Day 6: Friday, October 29, 2010

Prague - Vienna, Austria

Leaving the Czech Republic, arrive in

colorful and vibrant Vienna, Austria, the

"musical city." Tonight's dinner is in one of

Vienna's great local restaurants. Today

breakfast and dinner will be included.

Day 7: Saturday, October 30, 2010

Vienna

A tour of the city showcases some of its

architectural marvels, including the

magnificent St. Stephan’s Cathedral and

the lavish Schoenbrunn Palace, the

summer retreat of the Habsburg

dynasty. The remainder of the day is

yours to experience all that Vienna has to

offer. Today breakfast will be included.

Day 8: Sunday, October 31, 2010

Vienna - Budapest, Hungary

Sit back, relax and enjoy the picturesque

Hungarian countryside en route to historic

Budapest. Here, you’ll discover Budapest,

divided by the Danube with the historic

Buda on one side and the cosmopolitan Pest

on the opposite side. Today breakfast will be

included.

Day 9: Monday, November 01, 2010

Budapest

The beautiful city of Budapest is often

referred to as "the Paris of Eastern Europe."

Today, a local expert provides an

informative city tour featuring

Fishermen's Bastion, Mathias Church,

Old Buda, the New Parliament and

Gellert Hill. A special stop is made at

Heroes Square, a unique monument to the

many diverse leaders of Hungary. Later,

enjoy free time to explore Budapest on your

own. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for

a farewell dinner. Today breakfast and

dinner will be included.

Day 10: Tuesday, November 02, 2010

Budapest - Tour Ends

Your tour ends today. Today breakfast will

be included.

YOUR ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

Day 1 Overnight Flight

Day 2, 3 Hotel Schweizerhof, Berlin

Day 4, 5 Hotel Century Old Town, Prague

Day 6, 7 Arcotel Kaiserwasser, Vienna

Day 8, 9 ArtOtel Budapest, Budapest On some dates alternate hotels may be used.

Please Note:

Air rate and schedule are applicable for groups of 10 or more traveling on the same flights and dates.

To complete your vacation, we include roundtrip airport-to-hotel transfers when

purchasing Collette airfare with your tour. If you have arranged for your own air, we are pleased to provide you the option of purchasing these transfers. Please note that

all transfers will leave at pre-scheduled times.

Included breakfasts are buffet breakfasts.

* On some dates, Sans Souci Palace is not available and will be substituted with a

visit to the New Palace.

** Visit to the Global Foundries will be arranged by client. Any cost associated with

visit are the responsibility of client. Transportation only will be provided by AAA

Member Choice Vacations®.

Please note that single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come,

first served basis.

Visitors are required to have travel/health insurance to travel to the Czech Republic.

The health insurance must cover medical services abroad. The minimum coverage of the insurance has to be at least $38,000 USD. If you have purchased AAA Member

Choice Vacations® Travel Protection, your coverage meets this requirement. If you

opted not to purchase our travel protection, you will be required to have proof of your

own coverage for the minimum of $38,000. We certainly encourage you to buy our

comprehensive travel protection that not only covers this requirement; but also allows

a full refund for cancellation any time up to the day prior to departure.

This tour includes moderate physical activity. The itinerary blends some longer days

with shorter days and more leisure time. Walking tours, as well as walking slightly

longer distances, up stairs or on uneven walking surfaces should be expected.

For more information contact

AAA Travel ● Peter Cottrell ● 518-374-4696 ext. 1224

___________________________________IMPORTANT RESERVATION INFORMATION___________________________________ IDENTIFICATION

Passports are required for this tour at your expense. Certain countries require a

minimum of 6 months passport validity. You are strongly urged to contact the

appropriate consulate for details. Visit www.travel.state.gov for the U.S. State

Department for the latest details about passports and visa requirements.

IMPORTANT: We recommend that our clients traveling abroad take a photocopy

of their passport and applicable visas. It should be packed separately from your

actual passport and visa. We also recommend leaving a copy at home with your

emergency contact.

*Airline Fuel Surcharges: Our air inclusive vacations are priced including airline

fuel surcharges. These fuel surcharges are assessed by the airlines and are subject to

increase without notice. Government taxes and fees are additional.

Taxes and Fees: Government and Other Authority Taxes and Fees are not included

in base fare but are included in the tax amount listed: September 11th Security Fee

up to $10.00 ,Passenger Facility Charge (PFCs) of up to $18 per passenger ,Federal

Domestic Flight Segment Fee of up to $3.50 USD applies per passenger, per

segment. , US or International Departure and Arrival Fees. In order to better serve

you, once you complete the booking process your invoice will display your

vacation land package, base airfare, fuel surcharge and all taxes and fees as

separate line items. Airfares are subject to change. Seats are limited and may not be

available on every flight or departure date.

Checked Baggage Charges: Some airlines may impose additional charges if you

choose to check any baggage. Please contact your airline or refer to its website for

detailed information regarding your airline's checked baggage policies.

Cancellation Charges for this tour: After your seat reduction date has passed, a

non-refundable deposit will be retained. For Cancellation between 60-16 days prior

to departure: cancellation fee of 30% of total price. For cancellation between 15-1

days prior to departure: cancellation fee of 50% of total price. For cancellation on

the day of departure and after: 100% of total price. For Ocean Cruises: For

cancellation between 90-61 days prior to departure: cancellation fee of 35% of total

price. For cancellation between 60-31 days prior to departure: 60% of total price. 30

or fewer days prior to departure: 100% of total price. For River Cruises: including

Europe, Russia, Egypt and China, 90-61 days prior to departure: cancellation fee of

50% of total price. For cancellation between 60-31 days prior to departure:

cancellation fee of 85% of total price. For cancellation 30 or fewer days prior to

departure: cancellation fee of 100% of total price. For Galapagos and Antarctica: A

cancellation fee of 60% will apply for cancellation between 120-90 days prior to

departure; A cancellation charge of 100% will apply for cancellation less than 90

days prior to departure. For Oberammergau: Non-refundable deposit will be

retained. A cancellation fee of 75% will apply for cancellation between 120-90 days

prior to departure; A cancellation charge of 100% will apply for cancellation less

than 90 days prior to departure. Cancellation protection is highly recommended

and must be purchased at time of deposit. Air rates are subject to change until tour

is paid in full. If waivers have not been purchased and a reservation is cancelled for

any reason prior to departure - Air is 100% non-refundable once paid in full.

Cancellation charges also apply to reservations made for "pre" and "post" night

accommodations. Purchase of Waiver and Insurance guarantees a full refund of

all payments (including deposit), except the Waiver and insurance fee itself, made

to AAA Member Choice Vacations® for travel arrangements in case of cancellation

of your travel plans for any reason prior to the day of departure. The Waiver and

Insurance does not cover any single supplement charges which arise from an

individual's Traveling companion electing to cancel for any reason prior to

departure. Upon cancellation of transportation or travel services where you, the

customer, are not at fault and have not canceled in violation of the terms and

conditions above, you will be refunded 100%. Please see your sales agent for more

information, or review our brochure for details.

Consumer Protection Plans: Collette Travel Service holds membership in the

following highly reputable industry organizations: the United States Tour

Operators Association and the American Society of Travel Agents. Each

association operates a consumer protection plan to cover deposits made by

travelers. Full details are available from the organizations or Collette Travel

Service. Collette is pleased to give this additional protection to our clients. Our

California Sellers of Travel registration number is 2006766-20. Our State of

Washington Unified Business Number is 601220855. Our Nevada Sellers of

Travel registration number is 2003-0279.

Responsibilities: Neither Member Select Vacations, LLC nor Collette Travel

Services, Inc., its affiliated entities and its and their employees, shareholders,

officers, directors, successors, agents, and assigns (collectively "Member Select

Vacations"), own or operate any person or entity which is or does provide goods or

services for these trips. Because neither maintains any control over the personnel,

equipment, or operations of these suppliers, Member Select Vacations assumes no

responsibility for and cannot be held liable for any personal injury, death, property

damage or other loss, accident, delay, inconvenience, or irregularity which may be

occasioned by reason of (1) any wrongful, negligent, willful or unauthorized acts or

omissions on the part of any of the suppliers or other employees or agents, (2) any

defect in or failure of any vehicle, equipment, or instrument owned, operated or

otherwise used by any of these suppliers, or (3) any wrongful, willful or negligent

act or omission on the part of any other party not under the supervision and

control of Member Select Vacations. Additionally, responsibility is not accepted for

losses or expenses due to sickness, lack of appropriate medical facilities or

practitioners, weather, strikes, theft or other criminal acts, war, terrorism, computer

problems, or other such causes. All services and accommodations are subject to the

laws of the country in which they are provided. Member Select Vacations reserves

the right to make changes in the published itinerary whenever, in their sole

judgment, conditions warrant, or if they deem it necessary for the comfort,

convenience, or safety of the tour. They reserve the right to withdraw any tour

announced. Member Select Vacations reserves the right to decline to accept any

person as a member of the tour, or to require any participant to withdraw from the

tour at any time, when such action is determined by the tour manager to be in the

best interests of the health, safety, and general welfare of the tour group or of the

individual participant. Neither does Member Select Vacations accept liability for

any carrier's cancellation penalty incurred by the purchase of a non-refundable

airline or other ticket to the tour departure city and return or otherwise. Baggage

and personal effects are the sole responsibility of the owner at all times.

Participants may be photographed for the promotional purposes of the AAA

Member Choice Vacations® products. Payment of the deposit to AAA Member

Choice Vacations® constitutes acceptance of these terms and conditions.

Arbitration - I agree that any dispute concerning, relating, or referring to this

document, the brochure or any other literature concerning my trip, or the trip itself,

shall be resolved exclusively by binding arbitration according to the then existing

rules of the American Arbitration Association in Rhode Island. Such proceedings

will be governed by substantive Rhode Island law."AAA Member Choice

Vacations®" is a trade name of Member Select Vacations, LLC, a distributor of tour

operator products. Collette Travel Services, Inc. also known as AAA Member

Choice Vacations®, is a member of Member Select Vacations, LLC, and the

operator of "AAA Member Choice Vacations®" vacation products. References in

this document, the brochure and any other literature to "AAA Member Choice

Vacations®" as an entity should be interpreted accordingly.

Photos shown are reflective of the area(s) visited, but may not be included in the actual tour itinerary.

Tuesday, May 11 | 3-6 p.m.The Edison Club | 891 Riverview Road, Rexford

Join experts from the fields of health care and business to examine the nuts and bolts of the 2010 Health Care Reform Act.

An introductory session will provide an overview and perspective of the Act, including a white paper which breaks down the law. Afterward, we’ll divide into two groups based on business size to discuss how exactly this act will impact businesses and how you can work with other businesses, insurance companies, business associations, hospitals and physicians to ensure quality care for your employees at a cost you can afford!

ModERaToRs and PanElisTs:Maggie Moree, Director of Federal Affairs, The Business Council of New York State Kevin J. McCoy, CPA, Managing Director, Marvin & Companydr. John d. Bennett, President & CEo, CDPHPGary Hughes, Director of Public & Community Relations, MVP Health CareDr. Louis Snitkoff, Medical Director, CapitalCare Medical Groupdr. John Rugge, CEo, Hudson Headwaters Health Networkangelo Calbone, President & CEo, Saratoga HospitalJames Connolly, President & CEo, Ellis Medicine

sEMinaR sCHEdUlE:3 p.m. Overview

3:30 p.m. Breakout Panels: Less than 50 employees More than 50 employees

4:30 p.m. Full Group Q&A

5 p.m. Cocktail Reception

presented by

no CHaRGE! We’re pleased to offer this seminar as a value-added benefit of your Chamber Membership.

REGisTER onlinE aT www.southernsaratoga.org | www.schenectadychamber.org

How to Win in aTransitional Economy

5/18/2010 to 6/15/2010 • 7:45 AM to 9:30 AM Executive Education Center at the Chamber Office, Clifton Park

$8900 $12000

Register online at www.southernsaratoga.org or by calling 371-7748.Description: Is your company ready to grow as fast as Saratoga County? Getting your company on the path to growthis not just about doing a good job at what you are already doing. It is about excelling at new things. This seminar seriespresents the key factors for success and growth in this transitional economy as you learn how to take your company tothe next level. Gain insight and knowledge on how to position your company to attract new business from the large,technology driven industries and businesses locating in Tech Valley. Invest in your future success with this series of comprehensive seminars.

This four week series will be held on May 18, May 25, June 8, and June 15.

Sponsored and Presented by

Tuesday, May 18SESSION 1: Positioning your Businessto Support Rapid Growth

A. Why is growth necessary?

B. Why is rapid growth difficult?

C. Stages of GrowthD. What can the

business owner do?

Tuesday, May 25SESSION 2:Determining Large Company Needs

A. The upside and down-side of big customers

B. Understanding large cor-porate customers andhow to sell to them

C. Lead Generation

Tuesday, June 8SESSION 3:Differentiating Your Company and Learningfrom your Competition

A. Identifying Your UniqueSelling Proposition (USP)

B. 5 Competitive forces that shape competition

C. Differentiating yourproduct or service

D. Market researchE. Best practices of your

industry and others

SEMINAR SERIES

Non-Member

ChamberMember

Tuesday, June 15SESSION 4:Maintaining a Sustainable BusinessModelA. Components of a

business model B. Five steps to developing

strategy and then implementing It

C. Planning for ongoing improvement and endurance

D. Leveraging and managing relationships

E. Customer Life Cycle

Happy Hourrelax & unwind

Pizza E Birra For just $8

enjoy a select hand-tossed pizza and

choice of a draft beer or glass of house wine

Sunday thru Wednesday at the bar only

- We’ll see you there! -

18 Park Avenue|Clifton Park, NY 12065|518.371.5762 www.pastapane.com

monday - Friday4:30-6:30PM

$3 Beer Specials, $5 Glass Wine, $5 Martini Specials

Piattini Appetizers

Performance School

of the Arts

presents a

Benefit Concert and

Honors Recital

featuring

the school’s most talented students.

Saturday, May 22, 2010 at 7p.m.

at the

Shenendehowa High School West

Auditorium

There is no charge for admission, but attendees may make a

tax deductible contribution or bring a gift card from a

grocery store, Stewart’s Target, Walmart etc. or make a

monetary donation to support the youth and family support

programs of DVRC of Saratoga County, our county's

domestic violence shelter and family support agency.

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CREATIVE

L INKS

I NTEGRATING

CAREERS with

KNOWLEDGE

CLICKOn! 5/20

Join fellow Business Leaders and Tech Valley Region Educators for an Insightful dialogue on RENEWABLE ENERGYLearn about current and future employment opportunities and career pathways this exciting field holds in New York’s Tech Valley

• Moderated Panel Discussion with representatives from NYSERDA, Capital Saratoga Energy Smart Community Program and other leading organizations

• Tour of the new state-of-the-art TEC-SMART building(Training and Education Center for Semiconductor Manufacturing)

• Networking Opportunity/Complimentary Coffee Break

• Optional informational visit of neighboring NYSERDA facility -A NYS LEED CERTIFIED BUILDING

Limited to 200 registrants – No Cost to Attend

A Program of The Chamber of Southern Saratoga County’s Education & Business Partnership

Register online at www.southernsaratoga.org/clickon

Or by calling 518-371-7748

Thursday,

May 20th

TEC-SMART

Malta, NY

2:00 – 6:00 pm

Coffee Break Sponsor

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Two Exciting Seminar SeriesThis Spring:

How to Win in A Transitional Economy —Seminar Series

May 18 Positioning your Business to Support Rapid Growth

May 25 Determining large company needsJune 8 Differentiating Your Company and

Learning from your Competition June 15 Maintaining a Sustainable Business Model

Sponsored and Presented by:

Time: 7:45 am – 9:30 amWhere: Chamber Executive Education Center

Cost: General Admission: $120 Chamber Members: $89

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Social Media for Your Business —Seminar SeriesSocial Media - it was the buzz word of 2009 and it remainsso in 2010. As a business owner or professional how do younavigate the worlds of Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, YouTubeand others to grow your business network, brand your prod-ucts and services, and ultimately get new customers andclients? This series will give you the tools to successfully usethis new medium to communicate your message and build re-lationships with maximum results!

June 3 Making Maximum Use of Facebook &LinkedIn for Your Business

June 10 Twitter and YouTube 101 June 17 Measuring Your Social Media Return

on Investment June 24 Facilitating the Effective Use of Social Media

While Limiting Employment Law Liability

Time: 7:30 am – 9:30 amWhere: Chamber Executive Education Center

Cost: General Admission each session: General Admission: $75 Chamber Members: $49Attend all four sessions and save!

General Admission: $275 Chamber Members: $159

FOR FULL DETAILS ON PRESENTERS AND SESSIONCONTENTS FOR BOTH SEMINAR SERIES

Visit www.southernsaratoga.org or call 371-7748

Brown Bag Workshop-Wednesday, May 12 @ 12 NoonThis fantastic Brown Bag event is presented by Kate Baker of the Small Business Development Center, University at Albany. Kate will provide a handout of 40 great marketingtips and highlight the standouts that can be easily implemented in any business for little or no cost! Refreshments will be provided, bring your lunch if you wish.

Where: Chamber Executive CenterCost: $15 General Admission,

No Cost for Chamber members

Women in Business Spa Networking MixerMonday, June 21 @ 5:30PM

Amotional Rescue is hosting the Women in Business SpaNetworking mixer with lots of great networking as well ascomplimentary hair style consultations, goodie bags, door prizes, chair massages, delicious hors d’ oeuvres and refreshments!

Where: Amotional Rescue Salon Route 146, HalfmoonCost: $20 General Admission,

$10 Chamber Members

Women in Business Networking Mixer-The Mill on Round LakeMonday, July 19th @ 5:30pm

The Mill on Round Lake is excited to host the first summermixer for WIB at their outdoor tiki bar! Enjoy casual networking, complimentary snacks and drink specials just for WIB as well as fabulous door prizes!

Where: The Mill on Round LakeRoute 9 in Round Lake

Cost: $20 General Admission, $10 Chamber Members

Register online for all events at www.southernsaratoga.org

Sponsored by:

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Visit www.bsk.com for more information or to register online.518-533-3000

Who Should Attend Our Full Day ConferenceHR Directors, Vice Presidents and Managers and others involved in Human Resource matters.

Employment Law Update

FMLA Issues Religious Discrimination, Accommodation and Retaliation

Social Networking Union Avoidance Workplace Investigations

BS&K Clients / SHRM & Chamber Members: $140; General HR Public: $185

BS&K’s “Workplace 2010” HR Conference

Saratoga Springs The Saratoga Hilton May 27Albany The Desmond June 15

BOND, SCHOENECK & KING, PLLCATTORNEYS AT LAW NEW YORK FLORIDA KANSAS

B S & K

Advertising Opportunities inthe New Integrated Buy Local Map & Community Resource Guide

Your Chamber has partnered with JIMAPCO and The Spotlight Newspapers to produce a new, innovative virtual and printed map of our region along with a brandnew “Think and Buy Local’ Directory of all Chamber members. The map will utilize both an online version withinteractive features and a printed version of 10,000 copiesfor wide distribution. Maps remain the Chamber’s mostwidely requested publication by visitors, new and existingresidents and business members alike. The ‘Think and BuyLocal’ Directory will be published by the Spotlight Newspaper and the 25,000 copies will be included in newwelcome packets, located in retail outlets and distributed inthe newspaper throughout southern Saratoga County.

Within each of these publications are display advertisingopportunities exclusively for members of the Chamber.These high-visibility advertisements are being sold on a firstcome-first served basis due to space limitations. Advertisingspace starts for as little as $150. but even more importantly,package pricing has been developed to save significantmoney for members. For more information and to secureyour spot today contact Nick Rust at JIMAPCO by calling899-5091 x 215.

New Credit Card Processing Requirements SeminarIf you accept any store credit card payments you need to at-tend this seminar!

The credit card brands have joined forces to form thePCI Data Security Standards Council (PCI DSS), establishingsecurity requirements and standards for all businesses thataccept and store credit card payments. All businesses are required to be PCI Compliant by July 2010. In the event ofa data security breach after July 2010, those businesses notmeeting the PCI requirements will be subject to large finesfrom the credit card brands as well as the possibility of los-ing the ability to accept credit cards altogether.

Fortunately, there are steps small and medium-sizedcompanies can take to reduce risks. The Chamber of South-ern Saratoga County is holding an informational meeting tohelp you become PCI compliant before July 2010.

Presented by: Bob Modliszewski,

Account Executive - Charge Card SystemsWhen: Friday, May 21Time: 7:45am – 8:45am

Where: Chamber Executive Education CenterCost: $10 Members, $20 General Admission

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Please watch for this new logo atChamber member locations Throughout Tech Valley

Your Chamber asks you to:

Think Local. Buy Local.Always Buy Chamber!

The Chamber apologizes to our good friends and Chamber member

Upstate Priority Insurance Agency, LLCAvon Scherff and her team were nominated for the Inspiration award and were inadvertently left off

the list of nominees in the evening’s programfor The Annual Awards Dinner. Avon and Larry, you inspire the

Chamber staff throughout the year!Thank you!

Paula Waite, Rental Consultant with Hollandale Apartments &Health Club stands next to their Chamber Member of The MonthDisplay in The Chamber lobby.

2010 Chamber Directory CorrectionPlease note the new contact & phone #

Liedkie Moving & Storage Mr. Jim Fitzgerald, Sales (New contact)

(518) 357-2400www.liedkie.com

Congratulations to all these outstanding

Chamber Annual Award Nominees:

Endurance AwardBallston Spa Central Schools

Price ChopperSchenectady Region Orthopedic Associates

Stewart’s Shops

Inspiration AwardBest Cleaners

Cartridge WorldGTM Payroll Services

NewWard Development, LLCNortheast Spine & Wellness

Scotia-Glenville Children’s MuseumUpstate Priority Insurance Agency, LLC

Entrepreneurial Spirit AwardAJ Management

Nuance…a boutique salonCoffee News of the Capital Region

Squiggout Web Designs LLCTreePaad Fun Center

Your Spice of Life

www.ThinkandBuyLocal.com

LOC LBUY.THINK.

Keep Our Community Strong!

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HEALTH INSURANCE MANDATESTo Governor Paterson and members of the NewYork State Legislature:You have repeatedly called New York’s small businesses thecornerstone of our state’s economy, and publicly pledged yoursupport for their success. Our members have endured the recession and remain committed to New York State.

Today we call upon your leadership to take a tangible step inhelping to control high health insurance costs by placing amoratorium on the passage of additional health insurancemandates. Health insurance mandate legislation, such asS7000-A/A10372 requiring insurance coverage of autism services, expands the basic insurance package for small andmedium sized business while also increasing their cost. TheDepartment of Insurance found that the Mental Health Parity Mandate (“Timothy’s Law”) passed in 2007 increased premiums by approximately 2%.

Today, small business premium payers - who are already struggling under the burden of double-digit premium increases- are paying 14.2% of their total premium dollars to directlyfund this and other New York State health insurance mandates.

Meanwhile, the Health Care Quality and Cost ContainmentCommission, a tool that you established to help make thesecritical decisions, has not been utilized.

Rising health insurance costs are a problem too critical to beignored and New York’s small businesses need real, workablesolutions.

For that reason, on behalf of the more than 950 businesses thatwe represent, we ask you to place a moratorium on passage ofany health insurance mandates until, at the very least, theHealth Care Quality and Cost Containment Commission isnamed and utilized as intended.

VIDEO LOTTERY TERMINALS/NYRATo Governor Paterson and members of the NewYork State Legislature: The naming of a VLT operator immediately to fulfill its legalobligation to fund the operating/capital expenses of the NewYork Racing Association is of paramount importance. This in addition to providing a bridge loan of up to $40 million to preserve the $100 million line item reflected as income in this year’s NYS budget.

The lack of action on this issue will jeopardize jobs and livelihoods across the state. The economic impact alone fromthe thoroughbred racing industry is in excess of $200 millionper year in the Capital Region. More concerning is that whilethis state has been delaying the installation of VLTs, New Jersey’s Monmouth Race Track is proactively preparing to compete directly with Saratoga Race Course, further jeopardizing the positive economic impact to our area.

Almost unbelievably, the state authorized video lottery terminals at Aqueduct Race Course back in the year 2001! Almost nine years later, VLTs are not installed because of thelack of action on naming an operator. The State of New York,through a legal agreement, promised that if VLTs were not operating by April 1, 2009, any operating loss or capital lossincurred by NYRA would be the responsibility of the state.Our state is now in default for over a year even though $1 billion of prime NYRA land was officially exchanged forless than $200,000. Strictly from a state budget perspective, ifNYRA does not operate in 2010, a $100 million income lineitem in its current budget from NYRA sources would not materialize.

Governor, we need an immediate decision on the VLT operator and rapid implementation at Aqueduct. In addition,the state must be ready to advance a bridge loan of up to $40 million to be repaid by the VLT operator. I urge you to show leadership and push your state for this decision immediately.

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The following letters were sent to Governor Paterson and other elected state leaders urging them to act on issues of paramount importance to our business members.

We encourage you to all contact these individuals and express your support of their action on these issues.

Contact information is available on our website – www.southernsaratoga.org or in our Membership Directory - or feel free to call our office.

15 Park Avenue, Suite 7P.O. Box 399Clifton Park, NY 12065(518) 371-7748

Local Knowledge. Global Reach. We are the right

business partner for all your real estate needs

518.452.2700

www.CBRE-AlbanyProperties.com

Log on to www.southernsaratoga.org to register for all events

(800) 468-5500(518) 458-2195

capcomfcu.org

Upcoming Events CalendarMay11 Tuesday

7:45 am-9:30amHow to Win in a Transitional Economy – Chamber Executive Education Center. 4 week program – 5/18,5/25,6/8,6/15. Chamber Members: $89 General Admission: $120

Sponsored by: Execontrol Global Solutions3:00-6:00pmHealthCare Reform: Beyond the Headlines-The Edison Club. Inpartnership with The Chamber of Schenectady County.No cost for Chamber Members

12 WednesdayNoon-1pmWIB Brown Bag Workshop – 40 Great Marketing Tips – ChamberExec Ed Center Chamber Members: No charge, General Admission: $15 Sponsored by: Seton Health/St. Mary’s Hospital

13 Thursday4:00 pm-7:00pmBusiness is Blooming Spring Showcase & Second Thursday Networking Mixer – Southern Saratoga YMCA. Open to the pub-lic, print out free admission ticket at www.southernsaratoga.org

Sponsored by: University at Albany, Tech Valley Office Interiors 19 Wednesday

7:30am-9:30amNetworking in Social Settings and Beyond – Chamber Executive Education Center General Admission: $20. Chamber Members:$10. includes continental breakfast sponsored by Via Panera Catering. Sponsored by: Padgett Business Services

20 Thursday2:00pm-6:00pmCLICK On! 5/20- TEC SMART in STEP Park, MaltaNo cost to attend. Sponsored by: NYSERDA

21 Friday7:45 am-8:30amNew Credit Card Processing Requirements Seminar -Chamber Executive Education CenterChamber Members: $10 General Admission: $20

June3 Thursday

7:30 am-9:30amSocial Media For Your Business Series – Chamber Executive Education Center. 4 week program- though 6/24. ChamberMembers: $159. General Admission: $275. Individual sessions:$49 Chamber members General Admission: $75.

Sponsored by: Padgett Business Services10 Thursday

5:30 pmSecond Thursday Networking Mixer – The Lodge at SaratogaGaming & Raceway. Chamber Members: $10 General Admission: $20 Sponsored by: Capital Bank

11 Friday11:30am Registration, 12:30 Shot Gun StartChamber Spring Golf Classic – Ballston Spa Country Club$175 per golfer, $25 Award Reception Only

Sponsored by: Time Warner Cable Business Class, Tech Valley Office Interiors

21 Monday7:30am-9:30amWomen In Business Spa Mixer – Amotional Rescue, Halfmoon.

Chamber Members: $10 General Admission $20 Sponsored by:

Seton Health/St. Mary’s Hospital, Amotional Rescue

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