News for Press Release
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: Business/Economic, Chamber News, Community, General News Article, Press Release
Friday, November 14, 2025
Highlights include Christmas at Sea, Advent Open House, and Beer & Carols Fundraiser
(November 10, 2025) Since 1974, the Albany Maritime Ministry, an ecumenical association, has been helping make life a little easier for seafarers who find their way to the Port of Albany and other ports in the Capital Region by offering kindness and hospitality. With humble beginnings when it was known as the ...read more
Categories: Community, Event, Holiday, Member News, Press Release
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
WHAT: Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survivor John Bonhotal meets the Southwest Airlines and Albany County Sheriff’s Department staff who revived him after sudden cardiac arrest at Albany International Airport
WHO: John Bonhotal, who survived a sudden cardiac arrest while checking in for a Southwest flight on Sept. 8 at Albany International AirportPeter Stuto, CEO, Albany International Airport ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Business/Economic, Community, Member News, Non-Profit
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: General News Article, Press Release, Community, Member News
Thursday, September 25, 2025
The BBB of Upstate NY Torch Awards for Ethics celebrate businesses that go above and beyond in demonstrating integrity, transparency and a strong commitment to their customers and community.
Starting October 1, 2025, businesses in Upstate New York will be able to submit applications for this prestigious recognition. Winning a Torch Award not only highlights your company’s values, but also ...read more
Categories: Business/Economic, Member News, Non-Profit, Press Release
Friday, September 12, 2025
Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce Launches Regional Experience Program to Showcase Northeastern Destinations Delmar, NY – The Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the launch of its new Regional Experience Program, designed to highlight the unique attractions and destinations across the region. This initiative invites towns, resorts, and organizations to partner with the Chamber by ...read more
Categories: Chamber News, Member News, Product/Service Announcement, Press Release
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 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
