NY Forward Grant Support Sought
Looking for NY Forward grant support! The Town is preparing to submit this year’s application for NY Forward grant funding. This is to request your help no later than September 26th by submitting a letter of support (template is attached) or by letting me know you are in support and I will add your name/business name to a letter submitted by the Chamber. If you submit on your own, we would appreciate it if you would copy Terri Egan and John Taylor at jtaylor@townofbethlehem.org. If successful, the
Price Chopper/Market 32 & Tops Summit for Local Producers
SCHENECTADY -- Price Chopper/Market 32 in Schenectady and Tops Friendly Markets in Williamsville, announced they will host a Local Supplier Summit to provide opportunities for all local food, beverage, wellness, beauty, and general merchandise suppliers to collaborate with the two New York state-based grocers. The event, set to take place in Buffalo, on Tuesday, Nov. 14 and in Schenectady on Thursday, Nov. 16, will provide entrepreneurs the opportunity to connect with the chains’ decision-makers, share
NBC Announces New Branch Manager in West Coxsackie
Coxsackie, NY – The National Bank of Coxsackie announced today the promotion of Brittney Brockett as Branch Manager for their West Coxsackie location.Brockett has been with National Bank of Coxsackie for 12 years, and has served as the Assistant Manager in the West Coxsackie Branch for the last seven years. She has grown within the company starting in 2011 as a Teller, then to Head Teller prior to her most recent position as Assistant Manager.“I am excited and honored to be leading our West Coxsackie
Infrastructure & Safety Initiative Grants Open
We are thrilled to share that the Broadview Infrastructure & Safety Initiative grant applications are now available!This fall we will award 10 nonprofits (each receiving $10,000) to help support projects that are vital for the organization to serve their constituents but are often hard to describe, or difficult to fit within many grant proposal requirements. Examples include but are not limited to, equipment needs, structural improvements or enhancements, software or hardware needs to improve efficiencies,
Men Wear Pink Golf Outing
5th Annual Men Wear Pink Golf TournamentWhen communities unite to fight breast cancer, great things happen. By tapping into the POWER OF PINK, Real Men Wear Pink National Campaign has raised more than $40 million since its inception. Please become a financial supporter of our local event. Normanside Country Club – Delmar, NY Monday, October 9th 8:30 am Registration 10 am Shotgun If you are interested in registering a foursome, a sponsorship, or donating a raffle prize, please visit our
Pioneer Reports Fiscal Year '23 Net Income of $21.9 Million
Pioneer Bancorp, Inc. (“Pioneer”) (NASDAQ: PBFS), a leading financial institution in New York’s Capital Region, today reported the results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2023. Highlights • Net income of $21.9 million for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023 was up $11.7 million from the prior fiscal year. • Net interest margin of 3.72% for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023 was up 131 basis points from the prior fiscal year. • Net interest
The ''Perfect Storm'' in the Insurance Business
The past year and a half has posed a challenging time for many of our clients due to higher-than-average premium increase. While the national news outlets touch on this periodically, I felt it best to write to all of you again who have been concerned and patient in the face of your rising cost. I don’t want to make this more complicated than it is but frankly it is a bit complicated, and we are in the midst of, not to be too dramatic, but a “perfect storm” in our insurance industry. As context,
When Your Business Needs an Organizational Change
Organizational changes may sometimes be necessary for businesses for a number of reasons, such as a change in your company's strategy or an acquisition. It is important that you make organizational changes when they are needed and not just because it feels like the right time to do so. There are different types of organizational changes you may need to make, such as restructuring to make the company more efficient, and could involve re-assigning positions or responsibilities, combining departments, and
How to Finish the Year Strong and Set Your Bethlehem Business Up for Success
As we slide into the fourth quarter of the year, it's important to start thinking about how you can finish the year strong and set your business up for success. There are a few key areas you'll want to focus on, including evaluating your goal achievement for the year, outlining new goals for the coming year, planning your holiday marketing, stocking up on inventory, reviewing your accounting, organizing your tax paperwork, and changing your business structure if necessary. Updating your website and social
