Welcome to the Guilderland
Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber is a member association of 550 businesses, and provides one-on-one assistance to members to help your business succeed and grow. The Chamber also connects businesses with community life in the Guilderland, Altamont, Voorheesville area and partners with schools, the towns, and other organizations on projects that make Guilderland a great place to work, live, and shop.

From economic updates to health insurance to local business expos, we have a wide range of programs and events to fit YOUR business needs. Browse our site and discover what we have to offer our members, and be sure to contact Chamber President Kathy Burbank directly if you have any questions. She is committed to taking the time each member needs to make our chamber work for you!

June 12 - The Guilderland Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner, at Mallozzis Clubhouse at Western Turnpike Golf Course. The event will include a cocktail hour beginning at 5:30pm, dinner, then a keynote presentation by nationally-known business consultant Judi Clements entitled "Even if You're on the Right Track, You'll Get Run Over if You Just Sit There!" to follow. Chamber Business and Town Beautification awards will be handed out by the Chamber Board, Town Supervisor Runion, and Altamont Mayor Gaughan. Elected officials like Albany County Supervisor Dan McCoy, US Congressman Tonko, and others also extend their congratulations to the winners at the dinner. $65 per person, reserve here online.

Check Presentation

SEFCU, PAL, & Phillips Hardware At center, Dave Gosstola, SEFCU’s chief financial officer, presents a $5,000 check to the Police Athletic League (PAL). PAL was selected as the recipient of this donation by Phillips Hardware through a unique SEFCU commercial loan program in 2012 where businesses could select a non-profit to which a donation would be made in their name. Also on hand for the presentation were PAL board members David Bauer (left) and Jonathan Phillips (right), president/owner of Phillips Hardware.

Timeless Elegent Designs

Timeless Elegent Designs This is Timeless Elegant Design's Grand Opening and ribbon cutting during the weekend of April 6 and 7. Sarah and Trish, owners, cut the ribbon with friends, family, and Brian Forte from the Town Board, on their new interior design business at Pega Plaza!

dELiA*s Clothing Store Grand Opening

dELiA*s Clothing Store This is dELiA*s Clothing Store at Crossgates remodel ribbon cutting with Ken Runion, Brian Forte, Crossgates Management, Chamber staff and board and of course dELiA*s management and staff. The store is bright and cheerful with new flooring, lights, painting and décor.

Business Expo at the Best Western Sovereign

Event participants On March 20 the Best Western Soveriegn hosted 45 businesses for our Expo. A large number of guests and visitors came the event and discovered what each business had to offer.

Pictured on the right are Laura Spratt, owner of Wakeup with Makeup, and Nancy Schramek, Massage Therapist at Poiema Spa, who are being visited by Carolyn Coogan, owner of Albany Awakenings magazine.

The Expo was our first event for Spring 2013. To see what is coming up visit our Calendar page.

Photo by Roger Lipera

Going Electric!

Kathy Burbank and Brian Forte check a charging station Tri City Rentals Apartment Communities announced today that they have a public electric car charging station, one of the first in the area! Town Council Board Member Brian Forte, and Guilderland Chamber of Commerce President Kathy Burbank were both on hand to check out the stations and Congratulate Tri-City on their green initiative!

Guilderland Map

The latest editing of the Guilderland Map is available for free. Drop in to the Chamber office or order one online right here. There is a nominal shipping charge.

Get Your Newsletter Online

Here is our Newsletter online— Our newsletter, Business Line, is now available online in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format. To download the latest edition, click here.