Dear Area Media Professional,
Below is an update on ribbon cuttings for mid-June 2022, across the Capital Region. Please come to any of interest. If you would like more details on any of them, please let Pete Bardunias know! Reach Pete at 518.431.1408.
Tuesday, June 7, 2022 | 2PM
Johnson Capital Realty (grand opening)
SARATOGA COUNTY
1433 Route 9
Halfmoon, NY
Lynn Johnson, Broker/Owner
Staff Assigned (Emcee/Asst): Pete/??
Wednesday, June 8, 2022 | 9AM
Adirondack Pest Control (Grand Opening of New Warehouse with the Mohawk Companies)
SCHENECTADY COUNTY
164 Sacandaga Rd
Scotia, NY 12302
Michael Palombo, President, Adirondack Pest Control
Subhash Modasra, Chief Operating Officer, the Mohawk Companies
Staff Assigned (Emcee/Asst): Pete/??
Saturday, June 11, 2022 | 11AM
Sleep N Spas (Latham Store, Grand Opening)
ALBANY COUNTY
668 Loudon Rd
Latham, NY 12110
Brandee Stratigos, Account Executive, ThinkCube
Staff Assigned (Emcee/Asst): Pete/Cristina
Saturday, July 9, 2022 | 1PM
Sleep N Spas (N. Greenbush Store, Grand Opening)
RENSSELAER COUNTY
102d Van Rensselaer Square
Rensselaer, NY 12144
Brandee Stratigos, Account Executive, ThinkCube
Staff Assigned (Emcee/Asst): Pete/Cristina (joint with Rensselaer Chamber)
SARATOGA SPRINGS — If you’re looking to escape the daily grind, and experience life in the great outdoors, a local eighteen-year-old may have the solution. Vivi E Basta, located at Brown’s Beach at Saratoga Lake, was founded by eighteen-year-old Nicholas Scialdone III.
Sergei Morgoslepov knows banks; he has been working for or at financial institutions for nearly 30 years. With his background in information technology, he also knows everything from software development to supporting infrastructure to applications. Likewise, he knows when things can be improved.
If a local business has an information technology issue, Bill Kay is here to help. Kay, founder of Interlinked Technology Services of Saratoga County, is aware of the many problems small businesses have.
Generally speaking, not a lot of good news has come out of the coronavirus pandemic. To cope, many people who were not directly affected passed the time by making videos: some giving instructions on how to make sourdough, others exhibiting tips on learning how to dance or tackling woodworking. Felicia Bennett watched a number of “very interesting” tutorials concerning various methods of making earrings.
Stephanie Farrow can be a bit touchy. It’s not that she is thin-skinned or hypersensitive, it’s just that, well, she actually touches people—but in a good way.
The excitement for summer in Saratoga is gearing up at The Porch, the outdoor pop-up seasonal restaurant opening for lunch and dinner at the Saratoga National Golf Club.
As most women would confess, it’s not easy being beautiful—it takes a lot of work. And if you are part of the beauty industry, that work is, literally, a full-time job.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — A youthful Brian Eno, his face aglow with vibrance and wonder bumps jackets with Barbara Streisand draped in a Superman T-Shirt and sporting a pair of tube sox. Two rows over, Peter, Paul and Mary share smiles in front of a brick wall in Greenwich Village marking their debut, circa-1962. Next to them, the Clash scowl alongside a brick alleyway of north London’s Camden Market marking their debut, circa-1976. A collection of string instruments are being released from their protective casings a few yards away. Memories of Matt McCabe, the previous longtime occupant of this space, permeate the room.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — A new hair salon recently opened in Saratoga Springs. Located in the newly renovated space at 219 Broadway, Studio 219 offers a full array of hair color services, men’s and women’s haircuts, and experienced hair and makeup stylists.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Celtic Treasures, a premiere Irish gift shop located in the heart of downtown Saratoga Springs, is commemorating 30 years in business throughout the month of March.
WILTON — The X-Files Preservation Collection and Collectibles will host a Grand Opening ceremony of their establishment located at 4284 Route 50, in Wilton. Chris Carter - creator of the X-Files television drama series is anticipated to attend the ribbon-cutting event, which takes place Saturday, April 30.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Family-owned and operated West Ave. Pizza started from scratch last summer and is already a staple in the Saratoga restaurant scene.
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