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Friday, September 12, 2025
Small retail businesses, with 50 or fewer employees, that have incurred expenses this year to upgrade theft prevention measures may qualify for the $3,000.00 tax credit.
Applications are due by October 31st. All applications will be processed in the order they are received.To apply: New York State Commercial Security Tax Credit
Questions may be directed to the Retail Theft Prevention Unit ...read more
Categories: Government, Chamber News, Member News
GTM Payroll Adds PEO Offering to Help Small and Mid-sized Businesses Reduce Costs, Increase Producti
Tuesday, September 09, 2025
GTM Adds PEO Offering to Help Small and Mid-sized Businesses Reduce Costs, Increase Productivity, and Improve Employee Engagement
Clifton Park, NY – September 9, 2025 – GTM Payroll Services (GTM), a Capital Region leader in payroll, human resources, insurance, and employee benefit solutions, today announced the launch of its Professional Employer Organization (PEO) offering. This service is ...read more
Categories: Member News, Product/Service Announcement, Press Release
Tuesday, September 09, 2025
The 2025 Microenterprise grant program will open for applications this Fall. We are awaiting the funding award, but anticipate to open applications on October 15, 2025. Informational sessions will be held on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 8:30 a.m., Town Hall, Room 101, and Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. via Zoom. Please register here.
First launched in Bethlehem in 2014, the ...read more
Categories: Government, Business/Economic, Member News
Thursday, September 04, 2025
Launching a new business is a moment of transformation — one that demands more than passion or a killer idea. Whether you're transitioning from freelance work to full-time ownership or opening your first storefront, early investments can dramatically influence your long-term trajectory.
Below, we outline core investments that don’t just help your business launch, but help it stick, scale, and ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Member News, Press Release
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
The BC Weekend Backpack program provides supplemental food to more than 80 students each week. Currently, the program needs donations of backpacks and non-perishable food items.Donations may be dropped off at any one of the district’s seven schools between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. through Friday, Aug. 29.Backpacks:Please consider donating a gently used or new backpack to the BC Backpack ...read more
Categories: Community, Education/Schools, General News Article, Human Interest, Member News
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Longtime nonprofit advocate and CEO chairs 2026 Go Red for Women Luncheon Education, raising awareness, and a push to action are Karen Carpenter’s top priorities
ALBANY, NY, August 2025 – Karen Carpenter’s grandmother and mother each had heart attacks when they were 52. Carpenter broke that chain by joining the American Heart Association’s BetterU class at the age of 52. The 12-week ...read more
Categories: Community, Event, Member News, Non-Profit, Press Release
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
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Starting a business requires not just a great idea, but also the necessary financial resources. However, limited startup capital should not deter you from realizing your entrepreneurial dreams. Here are some strategies to help you navigate the initial stages of launching a business when your cash reserves are low.Invest in Adobe Acrobat’s Helpful Tools
When starting a business with tight ...read more
Categories: Business/Economic, Club/Organization, Community, Member News, Press Release
