2008 ARCC Events & Programs

Tuesday, May 13: ABC SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS BREAKFAST @ The Room of the White Lions, Fort William Henry Resort, Canada St., Lake George Village. 7:30-9:30 a.m. Guest Speaker: Peggy Blake, Coldwell Banker Prime Properties and a former ARCC Board Chair.

This year's award recipients are:

• Steven M. Sutton Small Business of the Year Award: Reliable Racing Supply Inc./Inside Edge Ski & Bike Shop

• Professional Business of the Year: Whittemore, Dowen & Ricciardelli, LLP

• Rookie Business of the Year: TreePaad Family Entertainment Center

Platinum Event Sponsors: KeyBank, Time Warner Cable Business Class, and Chinatown Restaurant.                                                                                  Gold Sponsors: Gerber Family Chiropractic and Wellness Center and Glens Falls Technology Group.                                                                                      Silver Sponsors: Castaway Marina, Upstate Priority Insurance Agency, LLC and Glens Falls National Bank & Trust Co.                                                            To become a sponsor, click here. To print the sign-up sheet, click here. For more information contact Tori Riley at 798-1761.

Tuesday, May 13: COMPLIANCE WITH THE NEW YORK STATE LABOR LAW Breakfast Seminar with Elizabeth Ares, Sr. Investigator, and Jenita Hohenstein, Labor Standards Investigator, NYS DOL Division of Labor Standards. 7:45 a.m. at The Georgian Resort, 384 Canada St., Lake George Village. Don’t miss this great educational opportunity available at no cost to employers. This program is a joint venture of the New York State Department of Labor, the Saratoga-Adirondack Job Service Employer Committee, the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Village of Lake George and the Town of Bolton. Cost: Free, but registration required. To print the registration form, click here.

Thursday, May 15: MAY THIRD THURSDAY MIXER @ Dunham's Bay Resort in the Lodge, 2999 State Rte. 9L, Lake George. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres, drink specials, door prizes. $5pp for members w/reservations; $10pp for non-members & walk-ins. Sponsorship available. Contact Tori Riley at 798-1761, triley@adirondackchamber.org.

Monday, May 19: "BUILDING COMMUNITIES - CREATING PLACES - USING COMMON SENSE." 1 p.m., The Queensbury Hotel, 88 Ridge St., Glens Falls. You’re invited to attend either of these community forums on “Placemaking” featuring Ethan Kent, of the Project for Public Spaces. This workshop is designed for elected officials, property owners, businesses, highway engineers, real estate developers, community advocates and anyone who wants to help revitalize our villages and downtowns. Based on PPS's 30 years of experience in placemaking, and inspired by their popular book, How to Turn a Place Around, the seminar will show participants this unique approach to revitalization.

Monday, May 19: "BUILDING COMMUNITIES - CREATING PLACES - USING COMMON SENSE." 6:30 p.m., Fort Edward Fire Station, 114 Broadway (Rte. 4), across from Stewart's, in the Village of Fort Edward.

Wednesday, May 21: ARCC's ANNUAL GOLF OUTING @ The Sagamore. Registration & Driving Range - 9-11 a.m.; Shotgun start - 11 a.m. sharp. "Putt for $10,000 Cash Contest" sponsored by Edward Jones Investments-Carl Cerone. Hole in One Contest sponsored by Dunham's Bay Boat Co. Beverages at the turn sponsored by Olde Saratoga Brewing Co. Golfers enjoy greens fees, cart, goodie bag, door prize ticket, lunch, opportunity to qualify the the "Putt for $10,000," and a chance to win a new boat from Dunham's Bay Boat Co. on Hole #3. Eagle Sponsors to Date: The Adirondack Trust Co., FitzGerald Morris Baker Firth, PC, Glens Falls National Bank & Trust Co., Hudson River Community Credit Union, KeyBank, NBT Bank, National Grid, TD Banknorth, The Sagamore, Time Warner Cable Business Class, and Tribune Media Services. To print the Eagle Sponsor form, or to register your foursome, click here.

Monday, May 26: MEMORIAL DAY. ARCC offices closed.

Tuesday, June 3: N.E.W. BROWN BAG LUNCH @ The Hyde Collection, 161 Warren St., Glens Falls. Noon-1 p.m. Free.

Thursday, June 19: JUNE THIRD THURSDAY MIXER @ Sunnyside Par 3, 168 Sunnyside Rd., Queensbury. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres, drink specials, door prizes. $5pp for members w/reservations; $10pp for non-members & walk-ins. Sponsorship available. Contact Tori Riley at 798-1761, triley@adirondackchamber.org.

Friday, July 4: INDEPENDENCE DAY. ARCC offices closed.

Monday, September 1: LABOR DAY. ARCC offices closed.

Thursday, September 18: SEPTEMBER THIRD THURSDAY MIXER @ The Lake George Steamboat Co., Steel Pier, Beach Rd., Lake George Village. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres, drink specials, door prizes. $15pp, no walk-ins. Contact Tori Riley at 798-1761, triley@adirondackchamber.org.

Monday, October 13: COLUMBUS DAY. ARCC offices closed.

Thursday, October 16, 2008: ADIRONDACK BUSINESS SHOW AND OCTOBER MIXER @ The Queensbury Hotel, 88 Ridge St., Glens Falls. Free admission. For sponsorships or details contact Tori Riley at 798-1761.

Thursday & Friday, November 27 & 28: THANKSGIVING. ARCC offices closed.

Thursday & Friday, December 25 & 26: CHRISTMAS. ARCC offices closed.