Capital Region Chamber Ribbon Cuttings through Mid-November
Here is an update on ribbon cuttings through the middle of November, 2022, across the Capital Region.
PLEASE NOTE NEW RIBBON CUTTING THIS WEEK IN CLIFTON PARK, a NEW RIBBON CUTTING ON 10/2 in COLONIE, and THE MARATHON – 3 RIBBON CUTTINGS on November 3rd in ALBANY COUNTY. Please come to any of interest. If you would like more details on any of them, please reach out to Pete Bardunias.
Tuesday, October 25, 2022 | 3PM
Glamaris Beauty Bar (Official Grand Opening)
SCHENECTADY COUNTY
1711 Union St, Schenectady, NY 12309
Marissa Hamila, owner
Staff Assigned: Pete
New, Upper Union Street business that is very inclusive, no discrimination, and here to educate customers and enhance beauty. Offering services such as facials, dermaplane/microdermabrasion, full body waxing, eyelash extensions, microblading/powder brows, fine line tattoos, airbrush tanning, lash lifts/brow laminations, brow tinting/henna, blowouts/keratin treatments, and soon, Areola tattooing (great for mastectomies or top surgeries) as well as threading.
Thursday, October 27, 2022 | 10AM
Smoothie King Clifton Park (Grand Opening)
SARATOGA COUNTY
9 Clifton Country Rd, Clifton Park NY 12065
Josh Dennis, Regional Vice President
Staff Assigned: Pete
Opening their first location in the Capital Region (34th overall, including 4 in the Hudson Valley, 8th in NY State). From their website: “NURTURING PASSION. NOURISHING PURPOSE. We believe each day is filled with promise and possibility. And our purpose is to help you get the most out of it. That’s why each of our ingredients is chosen carefully, and every one of our blends is crafted masterfully. So you can be your best self, live your best life, and rule the day.”
Thursday, October 27, 2022 | 11AM
Café con Mel II (2nd location opening)
ALBANY COUNTY
227 Quail St, Albany, NY 12203
Melanie Partak, CEO
Staff Assigned: Jason
MWBE-owned. CEO Melanie Partak has been a part of the local hospitality industry from the age of 15. “When I finished my degree in Culinary Arts it set my career off to a whole new direction,” says Melanie. “I opened various big name properties and decided to go on my own in 2018 after a horrific burn accident left me jobless. It was time to make sure I was my own boss. At Café con Mel we pride ourselves on being a diverse and welcoming environment for all. Immersing ourselves in the communities we are located in with volunteer work, community libraries, free wifi, and representing our cultural background.”
Friday, October 28, 2022 | 10AM
Stewart’s Shops (New Store)
SCHENECTADY COUNTY
1010 McClellan St, Schenectady, NY 12309
Erica Komoroske, Director of Public Affairs
Staff Assigned: Pete
New shop features all your favorite Stewart’s products along with a greater selection of produce, grocery items and easy food items such as freshly made pizza (pie and by the slice). There’s also plenty of seating, extensive parking and fuel service with premium non ethanol gas and diesel. All day specials include 99¢ single scoop ice cream cones, 99¢ hot coffee/tea, 99¢ Stewart’s Shops sodas and Refreshers, 99¢ Make Your Own Hot Dogs, $2.00 off any whole 16” pizza, 10¢ off all gas, including diesel and more. In honor of the grand opening, Stewart’s Shops will be making a $2,000 donation to the Schenectady High School.
Tuesday, November 1, 2022 | 1PM
Tuxego (Grand Reopening)
ALBANY COUNTY
952 Troy-Schenectady Rd, Latham, NY 12110
Anthony Commisso, Proprietor
Staff Assigned: Mark
Post-pandemic Grand Reopening. The Tuxedo industry was really hurt badly by the shutdowns and changes in event participation and remote work.
Tuesday, November 1, 2022 | 3PM
Cayuga Centers (170th Anniversary and upgraded Albany facilities)
ALBANY COUNTY
5 Computer Drive W Ste 200/203, Albany, NY 12205
Jasmine Lawrence, Media & Community Specialist
Staff Assigned: TBD
Founded in 1852, the Cayuga Centers works to keep families together and unite those that have been divided. May mean a temporary foster stay, or providing unaccompanied migrant children foster care as a parent home is identified. Medical, psychological support, advocacy, learning and cultural enrichment. Their mission: to help children and families, whatever their circumstance
Wednesday, November 2, 2022 | 2:00PM
Golden Grain Gourmet Pizza (Relocation, in old Professor Java’s bldg)
ALBANY COUNTY
217 Wolf Rd, Colonie, NY 12205
Zafer Ak, owner
Staff Assigned: Pete
Moved north from Hannaford Plaza to the former Professor Java’s location, a high visibility spot on busy Wolf Rd. Owner Zafer Ak has several other locations in the area. Ak prides himself on quality ingredients and customer service. He makes his dough by hand, presses it thin, uses fresh tomatoes and quality cheese, and it’s all baked in stone ovens.
Thursday, November 3, 2022 | 3PM
Albany Guardian Society (new large office space, new address next to old address)
ALBANY COUNTY
12 Corporate Woods Blvd, Albany, NY 12211
Mary Moller, Executive Director
Staff Assigned: Jason (for ribbon cutting portion, Guardian will have their own emcee)New office space to better facilitate their operation.
The mission of Albany Guardian Society is to improve the lives of seniors in the Capital Region, their families and their caregivers, through information, education, research, and collaboration. Albany Guardian Society offers over 150 classes on age related topics throughout the year.
Thursday, November 3, 2022 | 3:15PM
Anderson Center For Autism (Open house 3-5pm and Chamber ribbon cutting)
ALBANY COUNTY
7 Century Hill Drive, Latham, NY 12110
Kelly Dooley, PR & Marketing Manager
Staff Assigned: Pete
Learn more about Anderson Center Clinic and Anderson Early Learning Academy! Light refreshments will be served, and tours of our new location will be available!
Thursday, November 3, 2022 | 4:00PM
M. Miller & Associates Ameriprise Private Wealth Advisory Practice (new office)
ALBANY COUNTY
4 Atrium Drive Ste 200, Albany NY 12205
Tara Frazier, Office Manager, Scott Miller to speak on behalf of the company
Staff Assigned: TBD
New location for this private investment practice, serving the Capital Region
Thursday, November 10, 2022 | 3:00PM
Woodlawn Doors (Grand Opening)
ALBANY COUNTY
175 Troy Schenectady Rd, Watervliet, NY 12189
Brett Curtin, President
Staff Assigned: Pete
A design center for homeowners, designers and contractors with 70 plus years in the industry, Woodlawn Doors saw the need for a specialty supplier in the area and sought a busy location with high visibility.
Tuesday, November 15, 2022 | 4:00PM
Salerno Law, P.C.
SARATOGA COUNTY
16 Round Lake Rd, Ballston Lake (Town of Malta), NY 12020
Kimberly A. Salerno, Esq.
Staff Assigned: Pete
This established, Woman-owned law practice is moving from Ballston Spa to their own building, a former Stewart’s location, near Exit 11 on the Northway.
Wednesday, November 16, 2022 | 11:00AM
Excelsior University (expansion from “Excelsior College”)
ALBANY COUNTY
7 Columbia Circler, Albany, NY 12203
Erin Coufal, MBA, Sr. Director of Communications
Staff Assigned: TBD
This next step in Excelsior’s evolution—becoming known as a university—provides a platform to reach and continue to serve adult students in broader ways. Students and alumni will benefit from the growing prestige of Excelsior University, and they will use this as an opportunity to connect, re-engage, and grow their Excelsior community.
Thursday, November 17, 2022 | 11:00AM
Avila Retirement Community’s Wellness Center (Grand Opening)
ALBANY COUNTY
100 White Pine Dr, Albany, NY 12203
Donna Marie Smith, CEO
Staff Assigned: TBD
Dedicating a new wellness center at the Retirement Community. Ávila is the Capital Region’s premier independent retirement community for seniors seeking an active, engaging and rewarding lifestyle. Nestled in the vast Pine Bush, Ávila provides a safe and extraordinary place to call home. Tucked away and surrounded by lush pines, you’ll enjoy the feeling of being away from it all. Travel less than a mile and you have access to shopping malls, eateries, entertainment and even medical services. It’s the best of both worlds!
Thursday, November 17, 2022 | 12:30PM
Town of Wilton – EV Charging Stations by Livingston Energy
SARATOGA COUNTY
22 Traver Rd, Wilton, NY 12831
John Lant, Supervisor
Kate Kruk, Director of Community Engagement, Livingston Energy Group
New EV charging stations installed for the Town of Wilton by Livingston Energy Group of Schenectady. These stations will add much needed capability to charge electric automobiles as the 2035 date for all-electric new vehicles in the state of New York draws closer.
(Joint ribbon cutting with the Saratoga County Chamber)
