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The ARCC is proud to announce the launch of the Washington-Warren County Job Zone, a site dedicated to supporting the efforts of member companies to recruit new employees as the needs of their organizations evolve. The site features a search function for job seekers and posting opportunities for member employers. The site links to the ARCC website, which will in turn link job seekers to our members’ websites. Click on http://arcc.myjobzone.net/ to access this ARCC member benefit.

FREE Business Counseling Available Through SCORE: The ARCC provides members and non-members, current small business owners, and those entrepreneurs with an idea for a new venture with access to counseling through the Service Core of Retired Executives (SCORE). To set up an appointment, please contact Bill Edwards directly at (518) 893-7364. Meetings are held in the ARCC offices at 5 Warren Street, Glens Falls.

Other business counseling and mentoring opportunities are available through a number of chamber members. Please access the "Membership Search" tab at left and select "Consultants."

Reduce Your Energy Costs - The Chamber's energy alliance program is already helping some 60+ local Chamber members to save an estimated $175,000 on their annual utility bills. If your company wants to see whether or not you too can lower your utility bills, please contact Patti Pepe to obtain a participation authorization form that will enable our consultants to prepare a pricing offer for your review.

2009 ARCC Quality of Life Guide - The thirteenth edition of the ARCC’s highly acclaimed Quality of Life Guide will be available at the beginning of February, 2009. This full-color publication will contain a list of all ARCC members as of Dec. 31, 2008 in addition to a new format. A copy will be mailed to every ARCC member, and more will be available at the Chamber offices. Flyers, brochures or rack cards are also accepted from members for inclusion in this mailing. Please contact Steve Collyer at 798-1761 for advertising information.

2008 Washington County Quality of Life Guide will sport a new format and some great photos! For more information on the new issue, contact Steve Collyer at 798-1761.

Welcome Home - Warren & Washington Counties: Each year on average, nearly 1,000 single-family homes are sold in Washington and Warren Counties. At the same time, the number of people employed in our region has been on the rise, leading New York state year-after-year since 2005. In response to this growth trend, the ARCC has launched a “Welcome Home” initiative that includes...

ARCC Events Page: Click here to see what's coming and save those dates! For most events you can sign up to be a sponsor or make reservations online.

The Adirondack and Washington County Business Shows: The sold out 2008 Adirondack Business Show was October 16th at The Queensbury Hotel where over 100 exhibitors networked with the largest crowd ever. For information on the 2009 show contact Patti Pepe at 798-1761. This year's Washington County Show on Feb. 28 was sold out once again, but hundreds of local businesspeople enjoyed this free networking event at Rainer's Gourmet Inspirations in Hudson Falls. 

The Adirondack Business Council Small Business Awards Breakfast and the  Washington County Business Council Small Business Awards Luncheon: On May 13, the ABC presented its 2008 small business awards at a breakfast in the Room of the White Lions at the Fort William Henry Resort in Lake George. This year's recipients are: Reliable Racing Supply Inc./Inside Edge Ski & Bike Shop; Whittemore, Dowen & Ricciardelli LLC; and TreePaad Family Entertainment Center.

The 2008 Washington County Small Business Awards Luncheon was held on December 4 at Rainer's Gourmet Inspirations in Hudson Falls. This year's award recipients are: Kingswood Golf Course, Wel-Dun Air & Water Systems and O'Hearn's Pharmacy.

Member-to-Member Discounts - If you are an ARCC member, please call the the chamber at 798-1761 to obtain FREE "Member to Member Discount Cards" for you and your employees. There are currently dozens of area businesses offering discounts on a range of products and services of direct value to local residents and business owners, including... 

ARCC Member Events Page - Extra, Extra. The ARCC Events page is just waiting for you to visit and register the details for your next event. This free, members only benefit is easy. Seriously. You just jot the date, time, location and juicy details about your next event; stroll over to a computer with an Internet connection, log on to the ARCC Member Events page and start typing. Once you’ve entered your information, it is sent to Steve Collyer. He logs on, looks it over and sends it live. We strive to communicate within our offices to make sure our entire staff knows about Ribbon Cuttings, Grand Openings, and Anniversaries etc. Use the site, contact our staff. We are here, in person and online, to help support your business and the events you present. If you would like to find out about Ambassadors attending an event please contact Patti Pepe at 798-1761. If you have a question or comment about the Chamber Events page, our website or publications, then contact Steve Collyer at 798-1761. Sorry, but we cannot promote non-members.

Networking Mixers - Every month, the ARCC hosts a B2B networking mixer from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., usually on the "Third Thursday" of the month at a local restaurant and/or unique destination. To register for any one of the following Mixers please contact Patti Pepe at 798-1761 as those who pre-register save money:  

Thursday, December 18: DECEMBER HOLIDAY MIXER @ Holiday Inn Lake George Turf. 5:30-7:30 p.m. An evening of great eats (and we're talking GREAT EATS) and drink specials... great meeting and greeting... and well wishing for the New Year... $15pp for members/$25pp for non-members. Only 225 tickets are available - No walk-ins. Reservations without payment will not be accepted, and tickets must be picked up at ARCC by noon on 12/18. Call 798-1761 or e-mail ppepe@adirondackchamber.org. SPECIAL... SPECIAL... The Holiday Inn is running a special room rate for the evening... $59.00!

J. Walter Juckett Community Service Award - Each year ARCC proudly presents a deserving individual with an award aptly named for a gentleman whose contributions to the region are immeasurable - the late J. Walter Juckett of Hudson Falls. The award is funded through the generosity of the Sandy Hill Foundation. To learn more about the award and past recipients, click here. The award is presented at ARCC's Annual Dinner Celebration, which in 2009 is on January 31 at the Bavarian Palace at The Great Escape.

Adirondack Business and School Partnership - ABSP was created “To develop a coordinated strategy between businesses and schools in Warren, Washington, and northern Saratoga counties that provides a genuine connection for students to improve employability skills and strengthen the regional workforce.” To learn more, click here.