Ribbon Cuttings Across the Capital Region through September
Saturday, September 10, 2022 | 10AM
Robinson Ace Hardware, Clifton Park (new ownership, newly renovated store)
SARATOGA COUNTY
135 Lapp Road
Clifton Park, NY 12065
Rob McDonnell
Staff Assigned: Pete
Robinson Hardware has expanded into Saratoga County, acquiring the former Crescent Ace Hardware. They have remodeled and modernized the store and offer some new, innovative products and services. They also are huge community supporters, assisting with initiatives in this region. They support the Chamber of Southern Saratoga County in its Community Development Program and supplied chairs and materials to assist with the Vischer Ferry Picnic Area maintenance.
Tuesday, September 13, 2022 | 11AM
Habitat For Humanity Mural
SCHENECTADY COUNTY
ReStore, 115 N Broadway, Schenectady, NY 12305
Kerrie Wolf-Piechota, Director of Resource Development
Staff Assigned: Pete
A large mural has been painted on the wall of their ReStore on the Liberty Street side of the building, and will be unveiled at the event.
Friday, September 16, 2022 | 1PM
Niskayuna Co-Op and other vendors (plaza reconstruction and reopening)
SCHENECTADY COUNTY
2227 Nott St, Niskayuna, NY 12309
Shannon Risley, General Manager
Staff Assigned: Pete
Renovations on Nott Street and in the Plaza are complete, and this event is to celebrate the renewal of this important community resource!
Tuesday, September 20, 2022 | 10AM
CarePortal – Rensselaer County (expansion of service into Rensselaer County)
RENSSELAER COUNTY
Rensselaer County DSS – 127 Bloomingrove Place, Troy, NY 12180
Karen Laing – Justice For Orphans
Staff Assigned: Pete
Joint event with the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce
Justice For Orphans and its partners have created CarePortal to assist in helping locate needed items for families caring for children. This event will celebrate the expansion of this program into Rensselaer County.
Wednesday, September 28, 2022 | 11AM
Guardian House (Grand Reopening)
SARATOGA COUNTY
1214 Saratoga Rd, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Michelle Straight, Director of Community Relations, Veterans & Community Housing Coalition
Staff Assigned: TBD
Joint event with the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce and other organizations
Grand reopening and tours of Guardian House. The only VA support at home in New York State for homeless female veterans and one of seven in the country. Also announcement of the future home of Foreverly House.
Wednesday, September 28, 2022 | 1PM
NFP (former Rose & Kiernan, new ownership)
ALBANY COUNTY
159 Wolf Rd, Albany, NY 12205
Nicole Bascombe, Marketing Director, Northeast Region
Staff Assigned: Mark
Grand opening of venerable agency (longtime Capital Region Chamber member) under new management.
