Members of Mohawk Day Hab along with members of the Chamber cut the ribbon to celebrate the Grand Opening!

Members of the Montgomery County and Palatine Chambers, campaign donors and Liberty representatives recently celebrated the opening of Liberty’s Building Bright Futures Capital Campaign with a ribbon cutting celebration. The new facility, known as Mohawk Day Hab, is located at 91 West Main Street in Canajoharie. The new facility is beautifully decorated and designed, and features a sensory room and animal therapy room

“This new facility is beautiful” states Chamber Board Chairman, Chuck Schwartz. “Liberty did a wonderful job creating this building. I am sure the community will benefit greatly from it and hope to see more from their Building Bright Futures Capital Campaign. The Chamber appreciates the opportunity to celebrate the growth of one of our area businesses and encourages everyone to get to know the businesses within your communities.”

Visit the Chamber’s website at www.montgomerycountyny.com for more information on Liberty and other Chamber members.

Montgomery County Chamber members and Curve's staff celebrate the growth of Curves during a recent ribbon cutting.

The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting and open house to celebrate the territory expansion of Curves of Perth. Proprietor, Darla DelSignore, recently increased her customer base to include the Amsterdam territory of Curves, adding to her existing Perth territory. The expansion and success of her business is a direct result of Darla’s investment in the latest equipment and techniques she can offer to her customers.

“I have been in the business of strengthening women for 61/2 years and I welcome all new and previous Curves members from the Amsterdam area to my Perth location,” states Darla.

Darla has recently added the Curves Circuit with Zumba Fitness to her regimen of work out options. It is the only 30 minute class that mixes the moves of Zumba with the proven strength of training of Curves for a wildly effective workout. For more information or to sign up for a class, call Darla at 842-2244.

“I encourage Chamber and community members to check out Darla’s fabulous facility,” states Membership Assistant, Andrea Brooks. “It is wonderful to see a local business expand and grow and succeed today’s economy.”

Curves is located at 4335 State Highway 30 North in Amsterdam. Hours of operation are Monday, 7am-7pm; Tuesday, 7am-12:30pm, 3pm-7pm; Wednesday, 7am-7pm; Thursday, 7am-12:30pm, 3pm-7pm; Friday 7am-7pm, and Saturday 8am-11am, closed on Sunday.

The Wojdyla’s celebrate 30th Anniversary!

The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for the 30^th Anniversary of Sievert’s Sporting Goods located at 4804 State Highway 30 North in Amsterdam. Proprietor, Randy Wojdyla, celebrated the anniversary by offering his customers 30% off his entire store.

“It is wonderful to see a business that has been a part of the community for so many years, celebrate a milestone anniversary” states Chamber President, Deborah Auspelmyer. “The Chamber wishes Randy and his family many more years of success and encourages the community to continue to support all of our local businesses.”

Visit the Chamber’s website at www.montgomerycountyny.com for more information on Sievert’s Sporting Goods and other Chamber members.

Liberty cuts the ribbon to their new Canajoharie facility, Mohawk Day Hab!

Members of the Montgomery County and Palatine Chambers, campaign donors and Liberty representatives recently celebrated the opening of Liberty’s Building Bright Futures Capital Campaign with a ribbon cutting celebration. The new facility, known as Mohawk Day Hab, is located at 91 West Main Street in Canajoharie. The new facility is beautifully decorated and designed, and features a sensory room and animal therapy room

“This new facility is beautiful” states Chamber Board Chairman, Chuck Schwartz. “Liberty did a wonderful job creating this building. I am sure the community will benefit greatly from it and hope to see more from their Building Bright Futures Capital Campaign. The Chamber appreciates the opportunity to celebrate the growth of one of our area businesses and encourages everyone to get to know the businesses within your communities.”

Visit the Chamber’s website at www.montgomerycountyny.com for more information on Liberty and other Chamber members.

Proprietors, Kimm Shick along with her husband Ken (L), cut the ribbon for the season opening of their winery, Hummingbird Hills along with Chamber members.

The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for the season opening of Hummingbird Hills Winery, located at 1442 Burtonville Road in Fultonville. Proprietors, Ken and Kimm Shick are excited to begin their second season as Montgomery County’s only winery. Besides wine they offer a variety of decorative items and goodies. They are open every other weekend for wine tastings, 11am-6pm, dates are available on their website at www.hummingbirdhillswinery.com or by calling the winery at 875-6919.

“Hummingbird Hills Winery is a wonderful place to spend an afternoon” states Membership Assistant, Andrea Brooks. “It is a beautiful vineyard. The atmosphere is very peaceful and relaxing. I encourage those who have not yet been, to visit this lovely place.”

Visit the Chamber’s website at www.montgomerycountyny.com for more information on Hummingbird Hills Winery and other Chamber members.

Antonella Cassella, proprietor of Vino, the new wine bar located in Nicolino’s Restaurant, cuts the ribbon along with her two daughters, staff members & family.

The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for the Grand Opening of Vino, the new wine bar in Nicolino’s Restaurant located at 4515 State Highway 30 in Amsterdam. Proprietor, Antonella Cassella, has redesigned her banquet room into a hip new wine bar, including couches, chairs, and a brand new menu to compliment the various types of wines offered.

Nicolino’s Restaurant has been in operation for over 27 years. “It is wonderful to see a business that has been a part of the community for so many years, expand and grow” states Membership Assistant, Andrea Brooks. “The Vino wine bar is a great place to relax with friends over a glass of wine.”

Visit the Chamber’s website at www.montgomerycountyny.com for more information on Vino and other Chamber members.

The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce is working with Community Link on a county and city wide street map.  Our sales representative, Rader Walker is visiting area businesses through May 27 regarding advertising on this map.  The Communitylink map is the only map endorsed by the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce.

It has come to our attention however, that another company is in the area erroneously stating that they are working on our behalf.  The name of the company is premier Maps out of Iowa and Texas.

Please note the following bullets and call us at 842-8200 with any questions or concerns.   Please note that the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce will promote any projects that we are working on to our members directly.  We also advise that you do not pay for any advertising services with cash when in doubt of the legitimacy of a project.

• Any sales calls from Premier Maps are not endorsed by the Chamber.
• All contact from Premier Maps will be through a telemarketer
• Telemarketer will ask your member if they want to renew their previous ad on the Chamber map as is.  They will take the previous CommunityLink map and cut out the ads and fax or email these to members and local businesses.
• Premier Maps will request that payment be made via credit card.
• The CommunityLink Sales Representative is Rader Walker – Rader will be in the community visiting with members through May 27, 2011.
• Customer Service Representative:  Lisa Dolce – Lisa will be calling to schedule appointments for Rader.  Lisa’s phone extension is 2523 – Toll Free Number:  1-800-455-3600 or 1-800-455-5600
• If you have purchased an ad with Premier Maps believing this to be the Chamber County map, you may still be able to stop the payment on your credit card.

The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce recently embarked on a membership campaign spearheaded by Campaign Co-chairs Andy Heck of Alpin Haus, and Brennen Parker of Rose and Kiernan.  The campaign was geared to bring more businesses into the organization to connect more of the business community and increase their sphere of influence.  It also offered several promotional incentives directed at increasing awareness of these businesses throughout the community through the website, direct mail, radio and newspaper.

The winning campaign team, the Hey Jude’s with some of their teammates and new members. Front row l to r: new member Wayne Lynch, Lynch Heating & Cooling; Co-Captains, Judy Phetteplace and Judy Austin; new member Kim Post, Steet Toyota; new member Vivienne Cirillo, Steet Toyota. Back row l to r: Mayor Jim Post; Al Austin; new member Dr. Euhler, Spraker Hill Chiropractic and new member Dan Fowler, Steet Toyota.

Nine teams of nearly 100 business leader volunteers assisted the Chamber in this undertaking, participating in the campaign while working at their regular jobs.  123 businesses throughout the region got on board, surpassing the goal of 100 new members.  Adding nearly 25% to the membership base, the Montgomery County Chamber now represents over 560 business members and 6,000 employees in the region.

“The Chamber, even in a tough economic climate, adds tremendous value to all members,” stated Brennen Parker at the onset of the campaign.  “As both the incoming chair of the Board and the co-chair of the membership campaign, I am delighted to witness the results, excitement and energy that our Chamber has experienced. With our additional 122 new members we will be a more vital organization with increased leverage to express the views of our members. A continued involvement from the board and all of the members will be great to see. It should be a charge of everyone to participate at their highest possible level to ensure a return on their investment. We are a member organization and in this economic climate we have to work together to bring prosperity. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be part of this Chamber and this historically successful campaign.”

The Chamber had a dynamic group of volunteers that were eager to share the benefits of being a member with their business neighbors.  This commitment made this the most successful campaign in history and brought the number of members to the highest it has been in anyone’s recollection.

“In this membership campaign we had an opportunity to build and reinforce business relationships,” states Chairman of the Chamber’s Board of Directors, Charles Schwartz of the Schwartz Law Firm.  “The results we have achieved show that nothing is impossible with effort and teamwork.”

Several area businesses partnered with the Chamber to offer special ‘Why Join Now’ incentives during the campaign.  The Chamber thanks Lite 104.7 FM WVTL, The Recorder, WCSS 1490 AM, Quality Express Printing, Joe D. Outdoor Advertising Services, e-NABLE Business Solutions, Engines of Creation Web Design, and The Leader Herald.  The Chamber also thanks the following business for their prize donations:  Charlies, Dolci, PetZone, Fariello’s, Natural Bridge Farms,Vino at Nicolino’s, West End Wine & Liquor, Sportsman Shop,Vern’s Auto Body, Raindancer, Pakena’s Cleaners, Pleasant Cleaners, Sikorski’s Service Station    , Amsterdam Mohawks, Hummingbird Hills Winery       , SPAC, Coffee Beanery, Sherry Wiesczhowski, LE, AAA Northway, Rolling Hills Country Club, Alpin Haus, Rose and Kiernan, Schwartz Law Firm, and Say it With Signs; and St. Mary’s Healthcare for sponsoring the campaign Wrap-up Party.

The Chamber congratulates the team of “The Hey Jude’s” who brought in the most members, 29.    Team captains were board members Judy Austin of Austin Financial and Judy Phetteplace of Judith Ann Realty.   Teammates included:  Alvin Austin, Austin Financial; Bonnie Cook; Donn Diefenbacher, Mountain Valley Hospice; Beth Luck, NBT; Scott MacLauclin, Shults Agency; Walter Porath, Raindancer; Mayor James Post; Cindy Roberts, MCT Federal Credit Union; Attorney Del Salmon; Charles Sammons, Helmont Mills; Attorney Deb Slezak; Cyndi Truax, Mountain Valley Hospice and Sherry Wieszchowski, LE.  Judy Phetteplace also deserves extra kudos for bringing in the most members, 11.

Top performers, bringing in 5 or more members, included: Brennen Parker, Rose and Kiernan; Dan LaBate, Engines of Creation; Alex Kuchis, Teal, Becker & Chiaramonte; Sherry O’Brien, Vern’s Auto; Judy Austin; Judy Phetteplace; and Attorney Charles Schwartz.

Joining the chamber through the campaign are: 37 Prospect Street, Amsterdam; A & M Cleaners, Amsterdam; Adirondack Harley Davidson, Gloversville; Adirondack Speculator Chamber of Commerce, Speculator; Adirondack Tire Center, Amsterdam; Al’s Garage, Amsterdam; Amsterdam Community Dollars for Scholars, Amsterdam; Amsterdam Auto Radiator Inc, Amsterdam; Andrew Lawlor – Morgan Stanley, Albany; Anthem Health Services, Albany; Anything Automotive of Amsterdam, Amsterdam; Barnett Agency Inc., Amsterdam; Beth Ann Smith Photography, Amsterdam; Black Bear Wine & Spirits, Amsterdam; Bloomfield’s, Amsterdam; BMS Medical Equipment, Amsterdam; Britell Agency, Amsterdam; Broadway Used Tires, Amsterdam;  Brownell Builders, St. Johnsville; Caleb’s Café & Catering, Canajoharie;  Catena Holdings LLC, Albany; Chestnut Hill Apartments, Amsterdam; Cioffi, Slezak, Wildgrube PC, Niskayuna; Cobblestone Cottage, Broadalbin; Common Goods, Fultonville; Country Treasures Furniture, St. Johnsville; CP’s Family Restaurant, Hagaman; Curves of Perth/Amsterdam, Amsterdam; Delaware Engineering PC, Albany; Diamond Nail, Amsterdam; Double E’s Café, Amsterdam; Doug Guisti Home Improvement, Amsterdam; Dr. Austin, Amsterdam; Dunne & Whelly PLLC, Amsterdam; First Choice Financial, Amsterdam; Frank’s Gun & Tackle Shop, Gloversville; Fred’s Sanitation Service, Esperance; Fulmont Mutual Insurance Co., Johnstown; Fulton-Montgomery Farmer’s Market Association, Amsterdam; G.E.M.S., Amsterdam; Garcia Management Co., Amsterdam; Giant Solutions LLC, Amsterdam; H&M Equipment, Amsterdam; Hafeez Rehman, MD, Amsterdam; HALO Branded Solutions, Ft. Plain; Imagination Garden, Amsterdam; In Focus Productions, Amsterdam; ISO-Fit, Canajoharie; Jankowski Agency Inc., Broadalbin;  Kevin Dineen Contracting, Fonda; Kwait Eye & Laser Surgery, Amsterdam; L & M TV & Appliances, Amsterdam; LaCucina, Amsterdam; Lamont Engineers, Cobleskill; Landscape Depot, Amsterdam; Lanzi’s on the Lake, Mayfield; Letter Memorial, Johnstown; Lockwood Landscape, West Charlton; Locust Hill Farm & Stove, Pattersonville; Lynch Heating & Cooling, St. Johnsville; Mangino Chevrolet, Amsterdam; Manny Corners Liquor, Amsterdam; Mission Promos LLC, Amsterdam; Mohawk Fabric Company, Amsterdam; Mohawk Valley Real Estate, Amsterdam; Out of the Dog House, Hagaman; Partner’s Pub, Johnstown; Party in a Box, Palatine Bridge; Patrick DiCerbo, Northwestern Mutual, Latham; Patriot Federal Bank, Canajoharie; Perth Ultimate Fitness, Amsterdam; Phelps and Sons, Amsterdam; Piedmont Law Firm, Latham; Prudential Blake Commercial, Albany; Reale Landscaping Rick’s Robo Car Wash, Amsterdam; Robert J. Dunning DDS, Amsterdam; Sand Flats Orchard, Fonda; Schuyler Orchard, Amsterdam; Segel’s Jewelers, Amsterdam; Sieverts, Amsterdam; Simply the Best Home Care, Johnstown; SmartWatt Energy, Ballston Lake; Smitka Brothers Route 67 Cycle Works, Amsterdam; Sowle’s AutoBody, Inc.; Fultonville; Sport Island Pub, Northville; Spraker Hill Chiropractic, Canajoharie; Steet Toyota, Johnstown; Stewarts Shops, Amsterdam; Stony Brook Inc., Amsterdam; Telecon Wireless, Johnstown; The Crowning Touch, Amsterdam; The Elephant Bistro, Canajoharie; The Geek Pantology, Amsterdam; The Olde Brick House, Amsterdam; The Original Valley Pennysaver, Palatine Bridge; The Shoe Factory, Amsterdam; The Sportsmans Shop, Amsterdam; The Tire Shop, Canajoharie; Tim Hortons/Tower Pharmacy, Amsterdam; Towne and Country Meat & Cheese, Amsterdam; Tru Colors Creative, Amsterdam; Turo’s Service Center, Amsterdam; Unifirst Corporation, Watervliet; United Healthcare, Middle Grove; USM Solutions, Amsterdam; Vassi Realty, Amsterdam; Village Restaurant, Canajoharie; Vincent Giamo DDS, Amsterdam; Waste Management, Albany; Weller Home Care Products, Broadalbin; West Charlton Frame Company, West Charlton; Willow Street Lace, Amsterdam; and Zanella’s, Amsterdam.

“We sincerely appreciate everyone’s efforts and welcome all of the new members to the chamber,” states Chamber President, Deborah Auspelmyer.  “We are proud of what we accomplished and of the synergy occurring within the business community.  We also want to recognize our current members, many of which have been members for over 25 years, and encourage everyone to get to know all of these businesses and utilize their products and services.”   The campaign assists the chamber in continuing its mission of supporting its business members as well as the community through promotion, their scholarship program, micro-loan program, and a variety of other products and services it offers its members.

More information about the chamber members is available on the chamber’s website and on-line business directory at www.montgomerycountyny.com

For more information on joining the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, call them at 842-8200.