6 Business Tips for Better Decision Making
You like to think your daily business decisions are guided by the insights of your own past experience with input from all stakeholders and trusted wisdom from experts.However, most small-business owners and managers can’t take the time to weigh all sides of a situation or reflect on all options before making decisions. There isn’t enough time in the day (or week or month), and you can’t just stop everything until a decision is made.Successful business owners and managers develop great decision-making
Bethlehem Varsity Hockey Boosters Fundraiser Underway for 2023-24 season
On behalf of the Bethlehem Central (BC) Varsity Hockey Booster Club, I am writing to request your support of the Varsity Hockey Team. Unlike most school sports, the BC Varsity Hockey Team is only partially funded through the district’s budget. The remainder of the program is sustained and self-funded through an active and engaged Varsity Booster Club. I am reaching out to you and your business to see if you would consider supporting the Bethlehem Varsity Hockey Team by becoming a Scoreboard Banner
Pioneer Marks Giving Tuesday with $20K in Donations
Five years after its formation, Pioneer’s Charitable Foundation has now reached $1.6M in giving, supporting more than 400 local organizations focused on ‘Helping Kids be Kids’ Pioneer Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: PBFS) (“Pioneer”), a leading financial institution in New York’s Capital Region, today marked the national observance of Giving Tuesday by presenting $20,000 in donations to support local nonprofit organizations working to enrich the health and welfare of children in need. Founded in 2018 with a mission
Grant Information from Congressman Tonko
Congressman Paul Tonko's office is sharing the following information on federal grant opportunities available. If you are applying for a grant that accepts Congressional letters of support, or if you are seeking additional information or guidance in your application process, please contact the congressman's office. Featured Funding OpportunitiesInflation Reduction Act Community Change Grants ProgramThe EPA is accepting applications on a rolling basis for $2 billion in Inflation Reduction Act funding
BCMS Counselor Young Named NYS Counselor of the Year
Congratulations to Bethlehem Central Middle School counselor Carla Young who was honored as NYS Counselor of the Year recently at a conference in Albany. Nominated by her BC peers, the award is presented by the New York State School Counselor Association. Young is being recognized for her outstanding advocacy on behalf of BC students and her influential leadership in her field. The New York State School Counselor Association (NYSSCA) School Counselor of the Year Award recognizes school counselors as
Kleinke's Farm Open through Dec. 23 for Holiday Shopping
Kleinke’s Farm announces the stand will be open through December 23 for holiday shopping. The farm has fresh cut Christmas trees, wreaths, centerpieces, decorations and ornaments. In addition to décor items, they have great edibles as well to make everyone’s holidays special. Check out the variety of: pies, baked goods, fudge, nuts, honey, maple syrup, farm-raised meats, specialty cheeses and spreads, and canned/jarred goods. Kleinke’s also carries handmade wooden gift items, cutting boards and Amish
Pine Hollow Arboretum Matching Gifts during Fundraiser
Pine Hollow Arboretum is in the midst of its annual campaign, and this year, thanks to several generous donors including Repeat Business Systems we can now MATCH DONATIONS dollar for dollar up to $5,000!! Where does your donation go? To our Field Trip Fund! We are excited to bring Bethlehem and Albany City School District elementary aged students to the arboretum for hands-on field trips where they will cover topics like climate change, natural life cycle of a tree and environmental stewardship;
Pioneer Bancorp, Inc. Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2024 Results Net Income of $3.4 Million
Pioneer Bancorp, Inc. (“Pioneer”) (NASDAQ: PBFS), a leading financial institution in New York’s Capital Region, today reported the results for the three months ended September 30, 2023, which is the first quarter of Pioneer’s fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. Net income for the three months ended September 30, 2023 was $3.4 million, or $0.14 per share, as compared to $5.2 million, or $0.21 per share for the three months ended September 30, 2022. Highlights Net interest income of $15.9 million for the
NBC Announces New Board Member
Dr. Mina Mahmoudi joins National Bank of Coxsackie’s Board of Directors COXSACKIE – The National Bank of Coxsackie announced today that Mina Mahmoudi, Ph.D. has joined their Board of Directors. Dr. Mahmoudi is a faculty member of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute since the Fall of 2019 with her research focusing on applied macroeconomics as well as behavioral and experimental economics. She received her Ph.D. in Economics from University of Nevada, Reno in 2017 and is currently teaching courses such as
Phillips Hardware Plans Ladies Night Shopping and Fundraiser
Phillips hardware is excited to host our 2nd Annual ladies’ night out on Thursday, Dec 7, 2023. Last year we had over 300 ladies attend this wonderful event and we were able to raise over $10,000 for the local food banks and Caring closet! Thru donations from our generous vendors, we provided an evening of food, drinks, raffles and give-aways. We are hoping, with your help, that once again we can create this amazing evening. Please let us know if you can help by providing raffle items, swag with your
Adobe Acrobat: Revolutionizing the Way Small and Local Companies Do Business
Adobe Acrobat is a versatile software suite that offers a wide range of benefits for small and local businesses. From document management to collaboration and security features, Acrobat is an indispensable tool for organizations of all sizes for many reasons: Efficient Document Management: Acrobat provides robust document management capabilities, allowing businesses to create, edit, organize, and archive documents seamlessly. With features like merging, splitting, and indexing PDFs, businesses can
SBA Seeks Nomination for Annual Awards
SBA Syracuse-Upstate New York District Office Kicks Off Nominations for 2024 National Small Business Week AwardsSyracuse, NY – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Syracuse-Upstate New York District Office has officially launched the call for nominations for the 2024 National and District Small Business Week Awards, including the annual Small Business Person of the Year Award. If you know a small business with exceptional innovation, growth, community engagement or resilience, put them in the
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
