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Unity House Launching Pizza Test Kitchen in 2026



Unity House is going to be launching a Pizza Test Kitchen in 2026; this is a paid employment program aimed at engaging at-risk youth residing in Troy and between the ages of 15-24. This program will help participants gain real work experience through hands-on learning in the kitchen and in front of house settings. Participants will also learn culinary skills, customer service, and other important job skills!  Upon completion, they will also receive certification in food, food safety, and sanitization, among other essential work-place skills! 

Mohawk Hudson Humane Society Welcomes State Leaders, Receives $1.2 Million Commitment for Community Expansion Project MENANDS, N.Y., The Mohawk Hudson Humane Society (MHHS) welcomed New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblymember Phil Steck to its Menands campus on July 14, where they announced a $1.2 million state investment…
BALLSTON SPA NATIONAL BANK WELCOMES NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBERS Aaron Flach, Carl Florio, Donald Persico, and Joseph Warren expand BSNB Board following strategic merger BALLSTON SPA, NY- July 14, 2026… Richard P. Sleasman, Board Chair of Ballston Spa Bancorp, Inc., parent company of Ballston Spa National Bank (BSNB) welcomed four new members to…
City of Rensselaer Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) Announces Open Call for Projects and First Public Workshop for July 21st, at Rensselaer City Hall Court Room. Rensselaer, NY, July 10, 2026 – The Rensselaer Downtown Revitalization Initiative Local Planning Committee is pleased to announce the launch of the Open Call for Projects.…
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The 1 Million Cups Monthly Meetings continue throughout 2026 in the Chamber’s second-floor conference room. Held every Wednesday, these gatherings bring…
Wednesday, July 22, from 9:00am - 10:00am
Sep
02
Join us for a morning boost! Enjoy fresh coffee, snacks, and great conversation while learning how to make the most of your Chamber membership.  REGISTER…
Wednesday, September 2, from 8:30am - 9:30am
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Save the date for our 36th Annual Van Rensselaer Awards Dinner on September 17th! These awards honor the outstanding businesses in our region that make…
Thursday, September 17th, 2026, from 5:30PM - 8:00PM