Extreme Makeover - Guilderland Edition!

The Guilderland Chamber of Commerce is coordinating a Friday evening networking event called the Extreme Makeover Mixer! Several local shops located at Cosimo’s Plaza in Guilderland have wanted to do a fun event that promotes local businesses and shows how businesses can work together!

On Friday November 7, 5-7:30 pm, at 1800 Western Ave (Cosimo’s Plaza) Spa Li Ve will act as host to this unique event!

Extreme Makeover was the brainchild of Spa Li Ve, a new hair, nail and make-up business to the plaza. Working with Fancy Schmancy Clothing, Abby Rose Boutique, Planet Beach Spa and Salon, Dr Andrew Frank, DDS, and the chamber, these businesses will host a networking event (Catered by Subway!), where a drawing for a makeover featuring products and services from all of these businesses will be given away. Hair, Nails, Make-up, Tanning, Spa Services, Teeth Whitening, Botox, and more will be part of the” Makeover.” The “reveal” will take place at the December Guilderland Chamber holiday mixer (Date TBD).

RSVP Now by replying to this e-mail or you can also register and pay online at www.guilderlandchamber.com/calendar/html.

Don’t miss this entertaining and unique event! $10 for members, $15 for non-members.

Last Chance to Register

Guilderland Chamber Members and friends-Join us Halloween morning! We are sponsoring a “morning mixer” with hosts Lisa Giruzzi of Transformational Conversations, and Melody Burns, Idea Practitioner; two women who have perfected the art of networking at their fun and fabulous morning mixers! These mixers are huge!!

Join 80-100 folks from all over the capital region for breakfast and a no-program mixer at Bountiful Bread in Stuyvesant Plaza. Bring a door prize (it can be a mug, umbrella, tote, service or gift from your store--anything!) and get 1 minute to tell the audience what you can do for them! No cool gifts? Wear a costume, and you get 1 minute too! No matter what, you’ll meet great people and win some prizes!

October 31, 7:30-9 am, Bountiful Bread, $12 in advance, $15 at door.

Easy RSVP to this message and pay $12 at the door!

Hallowwen Special that You Can't Miss

Guilderland Chamber Members-Join us Halloween morning! We are sponsoring a “morning mixer” with hosts Lisa Giruzzi of Transformational Conversations, and Melody Burns, Idea Practitioner; two women who have perfected the art of networking at their fun and fabulous morning mixers! These mixers are huge!!

Join 80-100 folks from all over the capital region for breakfast and a no-program mixer at Bountiful Bread in Stuyvesant Plaza. Bring a door prize (it can be a mug, umbrella, tote, service or gift from your store--anything!) and get 1 minute to tell the audience what you can do for them! No cool gifts? Wear a costume, and you get 1 minute too! No matter what, you’ll meet great people and win some prizes!

October 31, 7:30-9 am, Bountiful Bread, $12 in advance, $15 at door.

Easy RSVP to this message and pay $12 at the door!

Souped Up On Guilderland Cook-Off Winners Announced

The Guilderland Chamber of Commerce announces the winners of the Souped Up On Guilderland at Altamont Orchards 2nd annual cook off! The winners are:

Best Soup - The Highland’s Restaurant Butternut Bisque

Best Chili - BFS Restaurants’ Nutty Chicken Chili

Best Stew - Aromi D’Italia’s Southwestern Chicken Slew

Most Unique Entry-Aromi D’Italia’s Sweet Potato and Chocolate Soup

Saturdays Souped Up On Guilderland event was part of Altamont Orchards 40^th Anniversary celebration, and brought 500 visitors to the Orchard for soup tasting, a car show, Altamont Haunted orchards, Hay maze, and other fun activities. The event was the second annual soup cook off, and sponsored by the Guilderland Chamber of Commerce, NBT Bank, , CM FOX, and Heritage Village/Burns Management

Photographs of the event are posted on the Taste of Guilderland Web site as is a slide show of the car show.

NOTE: News agencies can request photographs and additional information by contacting the Chamber at 456-6611 or info@guilderlandchamber.com

Souped Up On Guilderland Set for Saturday!

Souped up on Guilderland! Join event sponsors CM Fox, NBT Bank, Burns Management/Heritage Village, Wildehausen Retreat, and restaurants the Highlands, Barcelona, BFS, Mezza Notte, Hana, Aromi D’Italia, Township Tavern, Cats Meow and more battle it out for best soup, chili and stew! Don't miss this exciting event at Altamont Orchards. $5 admission into soup tent. BBQ to benefit Altamont Free Library! Features soup, apples, games, hayrides, cider, and cars! Call 456-6611 for more information or visit www.tasteofguilderland.com.

Economic Bail Out - What is it all about?

In response to the current economic situation in the country and the world, the Guilderland Chamber mobilized quickly and scheduled a panel discussion with leading experts in the financial field for an informational overview of “What happened to get to the enormous bail-out? and how does it impact Small Business and Individuals?”

Guests Jim McGlynn, VP of Business Development for Pioneer Savings Bank, Michael Lurie, CPA, of Lurie and Company, and Ted Kunker, Financial Planner with Waddell and Reed discuss these issues and answer your questions!

Where: NYS Nurses Foundation, 2113 Western Ave (the entrance is across from the SEFCU/20 Mall entrance)

When: Tuesday October 14, 5:30 pm-6:30 pm

Rsvp to the GCC by Tuesday Oct. 14-noon

This program was coordinated by the volunteers of the Women in Business group.

Guilderland Chamber of Commerce Announces Advertising Offers

"The difficult financial times should not stop small businesses from promoting their services and products," says Roger Lipera, Chairperson of the Guilderland Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

"We have several opportunities that will benefit businesses of any size and scope," Lipera continued recently.

The GCC is now offering advertising space on the Chamber's Web site at a very reasonable cost. There are three different ad sizes available for placement on the right side of the pages. Advertisers can also select a rotating banner ad that appears at the top of most pages. The ad positions are open to Chamber members. Details are at www.guilderlandchamber.com/advertise_on_site.html.

Announcements have gone out for ad placement in the upcoming 2009 Business Directory. This high-quality print publication goes out to over 7000 businesses and homes in the region. All Chamber members are listed in the directory, but many will want to register for display ad. Several sizes are available, and interested businesses should call the Chamber at 456-6611.

There are a number of other unique opportunities for business promotion. Members are encouraged to become sponsors for events, such as Souped Up On Guilderland, After Hours Networking Events, and other well-attended and promoted occassions. Any member can become a sponsor. Email info@guilderlandchamber.com for complete details.

Burns Management Joins Souped Up Sponsors

Burns Management, a Guilderland-based property management firm, has joined the collection of sponsors that will be bringing Souped Up On Guilderland to the community on October 11, 2008 at Altamont Orchards. Other sponsors include NBT Bank, Our Towne Guilderland, Roger Lipera Web Design & Consulting, and Wildehausen. These firms are crucial to the success of the event.

Full details about Souped Up On Guilderland are at www.tasteofguilderland.com.

Small Busness Group Hosts Panel

The GCC Small Business Group, "Marketing on a Shoestring" for Small Business. Meeting Friday October 3rd at 7:30-9 am at AVILA, 100 White Pine Rd off Washington Ave Extension. A panel of experts will help you promote your business in ways that will not kill your budger. $5 gets you coffee and light breakfast, and lots of networking. Register today on our Calendar of Events page.

For more information, call the Chamber at 519 456-6611.

Many Restaurants for Souped Up On Guilderland

The second edition of Souped Up On Guilderland, October 11 at Altamont Orchards, promises to be even bigger and better than last year. The latest list of restaurants includes favorites from Guilderland that are sure to please. Visitors to the event will be able to sample soup from Mezza Notte, Westmere Deli, Hana, Panera Bread, Aromi d'Italia, BFS, Cat's Meow, Township Tavern, Barcelona, and The Highlands.

Entry to Souped Up On Guilderland is only $5. Additional treats will include a car show, haunted house, crate maze, baked goods, and much more.

For details visit www.tasteofguilderland.com.