August Member News

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que is looking forward to opening at 377 River St. in downtown Troy in October 2010.  First opened in Syracuse in 1988, Dinosaur also has locations in Rochester and West Harlem. Serving up the best in low smoked Southern style bar-b-que, Dinosaur is a full service establishment with a full bar, a private party room and also offers off-site catering.  Dinosaur is also excited about partnering up in community events in the Capital District region.  

Schenectady Museum Receives $2,000 Grant from Target for Little Wonders of Science Preschool Program. Target has awarded a grant for $2,000 to the Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium to help fund its monthly Little Wonders of Science preschool program from October 2010 through September 2011.

architecture+, a design and service oriented architecture and planning firm in Troy, New York, is pleased to announced that Emily Kohout of Scotia, New York, has completed the requirements for licensing as a registered architect. Kohout, a graduate of Roger Williams University, joined architecture+ in 2004. She has worked on a variety of projects including renovations at SUNY Cobleskill and SUNY Delhi as well as several local libraries. architecture+ has been serving clients in government, healthcare, education and other cultural and community organizations in the Capital District for over twenty-five years.

ASSEMBLYMAN TIM GORDON TO READ TO CHILDREN AT SETON HEALTH’S SCHAGHTICOKE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER On Friday, August 13 Assemblyman Tim Gordon is visiting Seton Health’s Schaghticoke Family Health Center to support the Reach Out and Read initiative by reading to a group of young patients.  Assemblyman Gordon will read to the children from 10:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.

Shows Leary Project Management, LLC in Grafton was awarded a contract by the North Colonie Central School District to be the District's Project Manager for the district wide Capital Fund and EXCEL Grant renovation projects. 10 buildings district wide will receive renovation work. Included in the project are electrical replacements, construction improvements, asbestos removal, heating replacement and safety upgrades. The project is scheduled to start in spring of 2010and complete in the fall of 2011.

CAP COM Foundation supports Hudson Valley Community College TROY, N.Y. – The CAP COM Cares Foundation recently celebrated a long-term gift made to Hudson Valley Community College at a special ceremony to rename a patient care laboratory for Nursing Program students.

The gift commitment will be spread out over several years and will support a program that trains registered nurses. The college will use a portion of the gift for the expansion of the Nursing Program, as well as to support scholarships for the college's School of Health Sciences.

 

CAP COM President/CEO Paula A. Stopera was recently named Board chairwoman for the Capital District YMCA ALBANY, N.Y. – The Capital District YMCA and CAP COM Federal Credit Union today announced that CAP COM President/CEO Paula A. Stopera has been named chairwoman of the YMCA's Board of Directors.

 

Evergreen County Club to host "The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis" On Tuesday, August 24, 2010 Evergreen Country Club will host a tournament featuring celebrities Nick Buoniconti, Angle Cordero and Larry Laoretti. Contact Sharon Small or Joe Bove at 477-7921 for more information or visit www.evergreencountryclub.com

 

Pioneer Bank has announced the promotion of Eileen C. Bagnoli to president and chief executive officer. Beginning  her career at Pioneer more than 30 years ago as a teller, she has consistently moved up through the ranks, being named  vice president of administration in 1992, and executive vice president in 2001. For the past six years, she has also served as COO. A lifelong area resident, Ms. Bagnoli serves on numerous community and civic organization boards.

 

The Alternative Board® (TAB) has expanded into the Capital District, offering owners of small to medium-size, privately-owned businesses a path to business and personal success through peer advisory boards and coaching services. TAB NY Capital is forming boards in Albany, Columbia, and Rensselaer counties to meet at monthly "think tank" sessions. Contact Al Bellenchia at 758-1321 or al@tabnycapital.com.

 

Sand Lake Center for the Arts (SLCA) has partnered with Tech Valley High School and Capital Repertory Theater to present "Get Up, Stand Up," civil rights and protest movement choreopoems. The project integrated history and literature with performance arts, resulting in live presentations.

 

The Schenectady Museum has received a $13,000 grant from the IEEE Life Members Committee for its GE Film Restoration project, which will preserve a significant collection of 16mm films from 1915 to 1985. The General Electric Corporation films tell the history of the electrification of the United States. The grant will help produce high definition digital copies, and improve public access to the archive.  

 

Jersen Construction Group welcomes the following staff additions: Jay Hopeck, senior manager of business development; Bill Steele, executive project manager; and Angela Gauthier, project engineer.

 

Creative Expressions Photography's Joan Heffler has been contracted by pb&jDISCOVERIES of Newton, Massachusetts to provide photography for the firm's newly-designed business and website. For more information, visit www. joanheffler.com.

 

Seton Health has received a Gold Performance Achievement Award from the American Heart Association for reaching agressive core compliance goals in treating heart failure patients.

 

The Northeast Health Foundation has promoted Silvia R. Edmonds to senior director of philanthropy and development for the health care network.

 

The River-Front Art Coop has celebrated its grand opening at 169 River Street in Troy. The Coop is a creative outlet for original artwork and quality handcrafted items such as paintings, jewelry, photographs, stained glass, ceramics, sculptures, and mixed media. The Coop also offers clothing and accessories, and a tea lounge overlooking the Hudson River. Visit www.riverfrontartcoop.com.

 

John Ray & Sons is now offering Captain's Choice®, a new gasoline product developed for the marine community that enhances engine performance, improves fuel efficiency, and resolves ethanol problems including corrosion and phase separation. The product is available at marinas throughout the Capital District. For information, visit www.johnray.com.

 

Troy Rehabilitation & Improvement Plan and Rensselaer County Housing Resources will honor E. Stewart Jones, Jr., Esq. with the 2010 Community Citizenship Award during their annual dinner set for October 20. The award recognizes outstanding commitment to the community.

 

CAPCOM has held a groundbreaking for its tenth branch, located at 799 Hoosick Road in Brunswick, near the Wal-Mart Plaza. When completed the full-service facility will include a computer station and photocopier, free coin machine, children's play area, and complimentary coffee and tea station.

 

Kinderhook Bank has hired Lee R. Carman as a commercial loan officer. He brings 20 years of lending experience in underwriting, analysis, operations, and management to the position.

 

Hudson River Community Credit Union has received a Five-Star Superior rating for financial strength and stability from Bauer Financial, Inc., placing the credit union in the category of exceptional performance.

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June Member News

The University at Albany has unveiled a new web gateway at www.albany.edu/outreach, designed to connect people in business, government, schools, non-profits, and neighborhoods with information about hundreds of programs and activities to further their interests and growth. The website’s goal is to give the public access to its own extensive network of research, expertise, resources, and to advance partnerships that benefit diverse communities.

J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates has merged with Weston & Sampson of Peabody, Massachusetts to form Fraser -- A Weston & Sampson Co. The move gives the local firm the opportunity to grow, be more competitive regionally, and add employees. Owner Jeffrey F. Budrow is a shareholder in the new firm and has been named Regional Manager.

Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP’s Senior Counsel John R. Dunne has been honored with the Fund for Modern Courts’ Career Public Service Award. The award recognizes lawyers who have made outstanding contributions to improving the administration of justice in New York State. Mr. Dunne concentrates his practice on Environmental, Government Relations, Litigation, Arbitration, and Mediation law.

AJ Management’s Alicia Jacobs has written and produced a 15-second public service announcement (PSA) video on Underage Drinking. Filmed locally, the PSA promotes a hotline for reporting underage drinking and is airing in movie theatres in Saratoga County during prom and graduation season.

The White Sands Luxury Tropical Massage has moved to a new location at 455 Broadway in downtown Troy. A staff of NYS-licensed massage therapists offer customized massage packages including deep tissue, Swedish, reflexology, and more.

Excelsior College has presented its Partners in Lifelong Learning Award to John Cavalier, Chair of Tech Valley High School Foundation, and former President/CEO of MapInfo. The award recognizes his long-standing efforts to mentor and advocate for innovative teaching and learning strategies.

Tri City Rentals was recently honored at the 2010 Tobacco-Free Champions Recognition Event, held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Troy. The awards honored more than 60 recipients for their contributions to creating a tobacco-free community. Tri City Rentals was recognized for creating an entirely smoke-free community at The Glen at Sugar Hill, a 60-unit luxury apartment community in Brunswick.

Anchor Agency, Inc. is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Located at 61 Colvin Avenue in Albany, Anchor Agency provides insurance and financial products to individuals and businesses in the Capital Region. Visit www.anchoragency.com or call 458-8908.

Superior Business Products, Inc. has expanded its sales force with the addition of Jack Astriab. With 20 years in office furniture sales, Mr. Astriab will focus on mid-market furniture sales & development for Superior.

S & B Staffing welcomes Piper Huntington as the firm’s new  Marketing Coordinator. A graduate of Skidmore College, Ms. Huntington was previously an Account Executive with a printing solutions company in Albany.

Ryan-Biggs Associates, P.C., has announced Christopher A. Lesher, P.E., a Senior Associate with the firm, was named Engineer of the Year by the Mohawk-Hudson Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers. With the firm since 1990, he provides structural engineering design and management for medical, educational, cultural, and municipal projects.

The Alternative Board Expands to NY Capital Region to Help Privately Owned Businesses Maximize Their Success

Kinderhook, NY, June 17, 2010 – The Alternative Board® (TAB), an organization that offers owners of small to medium-size privately-owned businesses a proven path to greater business and personal success through peer advisory boards and coaching services , is expanding to the Capital Region of New York.

The Alternative Board - NY Capital has recently launched under the direction of Al Bellenchia, of Kinderhook, NY, a 30-year business-building veteran. "Small and mid-sized businesses are the economic engine of our communities and their success is critical to the continued vitality and vibrancy of our region," Mr. Bellenchia said. "I am excited to bring to the Capital Region TAB's proven combination of peer advice and strategically-focused business coaching to help business owners achieve their goals."

 

NORTHEASTERN ASSOCIATION OF THE BLIND AT ALBANY (NABA) RECEIVES COMPENSATION AND PRODUCTIVITY GRANT FROM NATIONAL INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND (NIB)

Albany, New York: The Northeastern Association of the Blind at Albany (NABA) received a $34,575 grant from the National Industries for the Blind (NIB).

The funds will be used to upgrade and replace manufacturing equipment and fixtures at NABA. This upgrade will allow NABA to cross train blind employees on different production lines and increase employment opportunities.

NABA's manufacturing department is a fully-integrated operation that produces reflective safety vest and other safety products for numerous state and federal agencies and the private sector. NABA's manufacturing operation provides opportunities for individuals who are blind to achieve independence and self-sufficiency.

 

John Ray & Sons Offers New Captain's Choice® Marine Gasoline

Gasoline in the Northeast contains up to 10 percent ethanol additive that can cause major problems in marine vehicles. It may corrode fuel systems, overburden filters and clog engines, break down fiberglass fuel tanks and quickly absorb water from humidity.

"Captain's Choice is specially formulated to enhance engine performance, improve fuel efficiency and fight ethanol problems -- such as corrosion and phase separation -- that result from using regular gas blended with ethanol in marine vehicles," said Ken Ray, President of John Ray & Sons.

 

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