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!
May 16 - Join us for a mixer at Altamont's newest hot spot! Mio Vino Wine Bar and Bistro! 5-7pm. 186 Main st. Altamont. This is the can't miss mixer of the year! Register online here - $10 for members, ($15 at the door for members) $20 for non-members.
The Guilderland Chamber of Commerce announces that Liberteks is sponsoring our Spring membership drive and are offsetting the cost of joining the chamber by $100 to the first 20 new members that join. Area businesses that want to become a member of the Guilderland Chamber of Commerce at the discounted rate can call 456-6611, or email info@guilderlandchamber.com, or reach out to any of the chamber membership volunteers that will be making calls and visits to local businesses.
New members will have a chance to get the $100 off incentive, or a free ad package from April 16th until the end of May. You can also reach out to Liberteks at 452-0550x1 for more information.
Here's another photograph from our "Chair Collection." This one, on the right, is sponsored by Crossgates Mall.
For a complete listing of all the chairs, their locations, and other vital information visit the famous 3 Chairs for Guilderland Web site at www.3chairsforguilderland.com.
A large group of Chamber Members joined Lisa Giruzzi and Mark Grimm for an excellent presentation titled "Beyond Hello" on May 4 at the GCC offices. Each month a new FFBB program provides opportunities for networking and business advancement. Visit our Calendar to discover the next event.
Jenni Bliven, NBT Bank and GCC Board Chairperson, Tracie Antemann, Holiday Inn Express, Ken Runion, Guilderland Town Supervisor, and Kathy Burbank, GCC President joined the staff, managemen, and customers of Carhartt at the Grand Opening of the new store in Crossgates Mall on May 3.
Photo by Joan Heffler.
The Guilderland Chamber of Commerce's first mixer of the spring was at the Albany Country club. Members and guests enjoyed a pleansant evening on April 17th. Paticipants were introduced to the first of the famous 3 Chairs for Guilderland projects.
More events are scheduled, and you can discover them all on our Calendar of Events page.
Photo by Joan Heffler.
The first of the 3 Chairs for Guilderland chairs has made its appearance! Created by Linda Cure, this chair was created for the Town of Guilderland.
In the photo on the right, this amazingly decorated Adirondack chair is positioned outside of the GCC offices in Star Plaza. The final location of this chair, and the locations of all the others, will be posted on the 3 Chairs for Guilderland Web site, www.3chairsforgulderland.com.
April's First Friday Business Breakfast featured John Giarusso, Associate VP, and Steve Beditz, Intrim VP, from the University at Albany. The University is a major component of our community, and is undergoing major changes and improvements. John and Steve outlined these activities and how they will affect Guilderland, local businesses, and neighborhoods.
Photograph by Roger Lipera
Our secret photographer snapped an over the shoulder shot of somebodey's cell phone screen and captured and early image of the 3 Chairs for Guilderland map! We can't tell you how we got this image. We can't tell you who's phone this is (hmm.... think "SW"). We certainly can't tell you who the photographer is!
But we can tell you to check out www.3chairsforguilderland.com for more information as it become available.
Photos by The Photographer Who Cannot Be Named
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.
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.
The 2012 Altamont, Guilderland, & Voorheesville Area Community & Business Directory is here! You can order your free copy (a nominal shipping charge applies) right here. It is quick, easy, and takes only a few moments.
Get your free Guilderland information packet (there is a nominal shipping charge). Details are right here!
