News for Community
Monday, January 12, 2026
We’re proud to announce the promotion of our Bookkeeper to Finance & Administration Manager! Over the years, Amy has gone far beyond her original role - taking on new challenges, learning new systems, and playing a key role in the company’s growth. Amy's dedication, adaptability, and steady growth have made a lasting impact, and we’re grateful to see her continue her journey with us in this new ...read more
Categories: Business/Economic, Community, General News Article, Member News, Press Release
Monday, January 05, 2026
Strong response to 2025 application cycle highlights demand for local investment and sets stage for future funding
(Bethlehem, NY) The Town of Bethlehem has received strong interest in its 2025 Microenterprise Grant Program, with 13 complete applications submitted by the December deadline and interest from additional businesses preparing for a future round.
The response underscores the vitality ...read more
Categories: Member News, Press Release, Community, Business/Economic
Monday, December 22, 2025
Ultimate Fundraising Inc., a growing trendsetter in the fundraising industry, has serviced schools and organizations in the Hudson Valley for over 30 years. Now, the company is expanding its outreach through the capital region with the release of their Albany Card Collection. This investment in six new communities is an opportunity to help boost the local economy by supporting for-profit ...read more
Categories: Community, General News Article, Product/Service Announcement, Press Release, Member News
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Unbridled Sanctuary Opens the Door to Purpose-Driven Corporate Partnerships at a Pivotal Moment for the Equine World
Westerlo, NY - [December 18, 2025] — Unbridled Sanctuary is opening the door.
For more than two decades, Unbridled has grown through trust—through individuals who believed deeply in the protection, dignity, and lifelong care of equine beings. That foundation remains sacred. What’s ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Non-Profit, Member News, Community
Friday, November 14, 2025
Running a business in Bethlehem, New York, is both rewarding and relentless. Growth brings more clients, more transactions, and more to manage. Suddenly, the systems that worked when you were small start to creak. Teams juggle too many tools, approvals drag, and small inefficiencies multiply.
The solution isn’t more hustle—it’s structure. By refining your processes, improving systems, and ...read more
Categories: Community, Business/Economic, General News Article, Press Release, Chamber News
Monday, September 29, 2025
Running a small business is rarely smooth sailing. Whether it's a drop in revenue, staffing struggles, or rising costs, difficult periods are inevitable. But how you respond in those moments can define your long-term success.
Below, we walk through concrete strategies you can use to stabilize operations, stay visible in your market, and set up for recovery — or even growth.
1. Reassess ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Member News, General News Article, Community
Tuesday, August 05, 2025
Running a small business isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing what matters—better, smoother, and with the least amount of wasted motion. Customer satisfaction, online engagement, and profitability aren’t just buzzwords. They’re survival metrics. And getting them right doesn’t always mean spending big or hiring a team of consultants. Sometimes, it’s about choosing the right tools—free or ...read more
Categories: Community, General News Article, Member News, Press Release
