Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce

Meet: Arthur Zobel, a kitchen design guru at Zobel & Co. Kitchens (Glens Falls, NY), with cabinets practically running through his veins. From a family legacy in the trade to crafting his own showroom masterpiece, Arthur’s passion for kitchens is as timeless as a classic white cabinet—come say hi and get the scoop! WATCH VIDEO ?? https://lnkd.in/g4yXdZ3H Video by: ACRN (Adirondack Community Resource Network) #KitchenDesign?#DesignInspiration?#SmallBusiness?#BusinessLegacy

Today the ARCC had the pleasure of joining the Capital Region Chamber, Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, and Colonie Chamber of Commerce to welcome RR Legacy Dispensary to the Glens Falls business community! At RR Legacy, they believe in the harmonious blend of nature and the therapeutic properties of cannabis. Established with a vision to create a community-centered space, they are more than just a dispensary; they are a haven where individuals can connect, unwind, and embark on a journey of self-discovery. CEO Renee Redding, and COO Matthew Robinson along with their team are excited to invite you to their grand opening on Wednesday, November 27th. They are located at 12 Hudson Ave., in downtown Glens Falls.

MEMBER NEWS: ADIRONDACK WINERY, LLC Raises Over $22,000 for Making Strides Local winery has raised over $138,000 for breast cancer services over the past twelve years through its Drink Pink fundraiser. Adirondack Winery is proud to announce another successful year of their Drink Pink breast cancer awareness fundraiser. As a result of the campaign, Adirondack Winery raised over $22,000 for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of the Adirondacks thanks to the support of its customers, staff, friends, family, and other local businesses. From mid-September to the end of October, a portion of every purchase made at Adirondack Winery was donated to Making Strides. The winery raised funds this year in a variety of ways, including the sale of its Drink Pink Berry Breeze, a limited-edition version of its mixed berry rosé that has a pink cap and label. Much of the donation was also raised via the sale of wine, accessories, and raffle ticket sales. Thanks to local businesses donating their products and services, the winery was able to compile multiple high-value raffle baskets for customers to enter for a chance to win. 100% of raffle basket ticket proceeds were donated and the winery was able to raise over $5,600 from raffle tickets alone. “We are blown away by the support of our customers, staff, friends, family, and community year after year,” said Adirondack Winery President and Co-Owner Sasha Pardy. “Giving back to the community is very important to us as a company and this disease has touched far too many people around us. Whether it’s a family member, friend, or customer – we want to be there to support.” Adirondack Winery was the Flagship sponsor of the local Making Strides event in Glens Falls on Sunday, Oct. 27th. Together, dozens of teams raised over $64,000 for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of the Adirondacks. Making Strides is an event held across the country, organized by the American Cancer Society. “We are so proud and grateful of our local flagship sponsor surpassing their self-set goal of $20K,” the American Cancer Society’s Senior Development Manager Nick Liporace states. “Just because Drink Pink & October are over doesn’t mean the support and need goes away. The Adirondack Winery’s support helps fund year-round resources that anyone needing breast cancer-related support can benefit from. We at the American Cancer Society are so appreciative of this support and wish the winery and its customers a Happy Holiday season and well wishes to partner again in 2025.” Over the past twelve years, Adirondack Winery has raised over $138,000 for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of the Adirondacks during its Drink Pink fundraiser, and they don’t plan to stop any time soon!

The ARCC Leadership Adirondack Class of 2024-25 completed another industry tour, visiting Glens Falls City Schools, SUNY Adirondack, and North Country Janitorial. Their first stop at Glens Falls City Schools featured an overview of learning standards including the incorporation of AI learning to help with students' reading skills, and a new kindness code. The participants also learned that the Glens Falls High School graduation rate has increased from last year. And the classmates were given some insight into how the annual budget is being spent. The second stop at SUNY Adirondack featured a welcome presentation from SUNY Adirondack President Dr. Kris Duffy, then a tour of the expansive campus including the new turf field. And the final stop at North Country Janitorial, Inc. featured a roundtable session in their office, and a tour of the facility with full instruction on how they clean and deliver their mats (which you may have seen at regional businesses). The tour clearly demonstrated their team's focus on cleanliness and safety.

Meet: Ann Donnelly, Fractional COO with 40 years of business experience, transforming companies by boosting productivity??, revenue??, and market impact—oh, and she’s also a hip-hop dance instructor??! Ready to level up your business? WATCH VIDEO ?? https://lnkd.in/expfv9Fs Video by: ACRN (Adirondack Community Resource Network) #FractionalCOO?#Leadership?#ProductivityBoost?#WomenInBusiness

We appreciate Washington County Board of Supervisors Chairman Robert Henke, Washington County Administrator Melissa R. Fitch, and Washington County Budget Officer Brian R. Campbell taking the time to speak with us this morning on the State of Washington County, NY and important issues on budget, tourism, workforce and more. Thank you to the Sandy Hill Arts Center for hosting us! And thank you to our local Alltown Fresh, in Fort Edward, for providing the morning goodies for our guests ????

MEMBER NEWS: Agreement for SUNY Adirondack students to pursue health care fields renewed SUNY Adirondack is proud to announce renewal of an articulation agreement that allows the college’s graduates to transfer seamlessly into health care-specific bachelor’s degree programs at SUNY Upstate Medical University. “This arrangement enables students to complete foundational coursework at SUNY Adirondack, then transition seamlessly to Upstate,” said John Jablonski, vice president for Academic Affairs at SUNY Adirondack. SUNY Adirondack students who apply and are accepted to SUNY Upstate Medical University will be able to transfer with full junior status into health care programs including: - Medical Imaging Sciences - Radiation Therapy - Respiratory Therapy - Medical Biotechnology - Cardiovascular Perfusion Only grades of “C” or higher are accepted on transfer and all prerequisites must be complete before the transfer. This agreement also includes an Early Assurance Program for high school seniors. Students accepted into this program their senior year of high school are guaranteed admission into both colleges, provided they meet the conditions of acceptance. “This is a wonderful opportunity for students who want to go on to earn a bachelor’s degree, for those who maybe don’t know yet what they’re interested in or who need support to work at a college level,” said Jenny Postlethwaite, director of College Access and Student Success. “We are proud to work with SUNY Upstate Medical University and all our partners to ensure SUNY Adirondack students have options to continue their studies with the strong foundation they develop with us.” To learn more about this and other articulation agreements offered at SUNY Adirondack, contact the College Access office at [email protected] or 518-743-2200, or visit https://lnkd.in/dGWbj5bW.

Earlier this week the ARCC joined the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the new Whitehall branch of Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company. The addition of the Whitehall branch, located at 184 Broadway, broadens Glens Falls National Bank's presence in Washington County, while enhancing their offerings to its residents. We were happy to join the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce to celebrate this special day! During the ribbon cutting ceremony, Glens Falls National Bank also presented a donation to the Whitehall Recreation Center.

Our friends at Hannaford Supermarkets collected non-perishable food donations during the month of October for our Veteran Business Network's annual Food & Necessities Drive to benefit Veterans & Community Housing Coalition, and the Adirondack Vets House, Inc. Between several stores they were able to donate almost a whole trailer's worth of food. WOW! We are so grateful for their donations and support! Pictured: Tommy Rubenstrunk (Kingsbury Hannaford) and PJ Polhemus (Saratoga Springs Hannaford)

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