The board of directors of the Malta Business and Professional Association has voted to accept a consolidation offer from the Chamber of Southern Saratoga County and recommend integration into that Chamber, effective Jan. 1.
“We are proud to represent the local business community,” said Michael York, MBPA president, “and constantly seek ways to improve our offerings to our members and make a better community for all who live and work here.”
Pete Bardunias, CSSC president/CEO, said Malta “is a key part of the Capital Region, a center of excellence for technology and an important economic driver for upstate New York. But it is also a locally focused, vibrant small town with bucolic parks, one of the most beautiful lakes in the state, and a burgeoning small business community. We believe that, together, we can best serve both big and small and continue its history a town with one of the best qualities of life in the entire Capital Region.”
The Night Owl Intends To Offer A Different Bar Experience For Downtown Patrons
The Night Owl, a new cocktail and dance concept, is slated to open in downtown Saratoga Springs at 17 Maple Ave. in early October.
After two and a half years, the Sinclair Saratoga has sold to Matt Pedersen, who will oversee the new club.
The Sinclair will remain open for the remainder of the summer. The property will begin the changeover process after Labor Day weekend and will continue to be open through the remodel phase.
City, Chamber, Business Association Involved In Events Celebrating 150th Travers Stakes
Courtesy NYRA
The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) will run a series of community events during the official countdown to the 150th running of the Grade 1, $1.25 million Runhappy Travers.
The most famous race at Saratoga Race Course will be held Saturday, Aug. 24.
The City of Saratoga Springs, the Downtown Business Association and the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce worked with NYRA on the celebration that will feature downtown events leading up to the summer season’s marquee race.
Governor Announces Plan To Build Marylou Whitney Pavillion At Saratoga Race Course
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Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced plans for the creation of the Marylou Whitney Pavilion at the Saratoga Race Course to honor the late prolific philanthropist and racehorse owner and breeder.
The governor made the announcement Aug. 3 in an appearance at the track.
Whitney was known for her support of local charities and Saratoga Race Course backstretch workers. In recent years, she and her husband, John Hendrickson, began sponsoring a series of functions for the backstretch workers who care for the thoroughbreds at the Saratoga Race Course, including hosting and attendingSunday dinners in a temporary tent every racing season.
The Marylou Backstretch Pavilion will replace the temporary tent used by Mrs. Whitney and Mr. Hendrickson with a permanent building that holds up to 400 people. The Marylou Whitney Backstretch Pavilion is expected to be completed in July 2020.
Solar Energy Company Begins Construction Of A Solar Energy Park In Clifton Park
Courtesy US Light Energy
US Light Energy, a solar energy company specializing in the development of solar electric and community solar systems, is constructing a solar park in Clifton Park.
The Sugar Hill Solar Farm, on 40 acres of land on the Sugar-Hill/Sugar-View Farm on Sugar Hill Road, will be the first community solar farm developed in Clifton Park, according to the company.
The 7-megawatt (MW), ground-mounted solar project will encompass nearly 20,000 solar modules. Officials said when fully operational later this year, it is expected to produce more than 8.6 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of clean energy annually—enough electricity to power up to 600 homes and businesses.
SEDC Strategic Partnership With Cadence Design Systems To Boost Its SPARK Program
Saratoga Economic Development Corp. (SEDC) on June 28 announced the next step in their initiative to empower leading-edge integrated circuit and electronic system design in Saratoga County and the Capital Region.
This industry cluster, to be supported by SEDC’s SPARK Saratoga accelerator and the Electronic Design and Innovation Initiative (EDI2 Saratoga), announced a new strategic partnership with Cadence Design Systems Inc.
Nine Builders Will Participate In Showcase Of Homes On Three Weekends In September
The 2019 Saratoga Showcase of Homes Committee announced its line-up builders the annual event that will take place on the fall weekends of September 14-15, Sept. 21-22 and Sept. 28-29.
The award-winning builders committed to this year’s event are: BDG Group, Bella Home Builders, Belmonte Builders, Bonacio Construction, Degraff-Bloom Custom Builders, Heritage Custom Builders, Kodiak Construction, La Femme Home Builders, and Witt Construction.
There will also be a “tiny house” on display, premiering at this year’s Showcase of Homes.
Tickets to visit all these homes remains at $20.
Peter Benyon Is Named General Manager Of GlobalFoundries Chip Fab Plant In Malta
Courtesy GlobalFoundries
Peter Benyon has been named the new general manager for the GlobalFoundries plant in Malta. He will become the facility’s fifth general manager, effective on July 1.
Benyon currently serves as vice president and general manager of GlobalFoundries’ Fab 7 plant in Singapore. He will report to Ron Sampson, who will remain based in Malta, Saratoga County, and will continue to lead the company’s U.S. manufacturing operations.
Expanding its leadership team in Saratoga County is the latest step CEO Tom Caulfield is taking since the company shifted its strategy last August. GlobalFoundries halted its efforts to develop next-generation 7-nanometer chips in favor of focusing on innovations of existing technology to appeal to a larger market with more customers.
Pet Lodge Facility On Route 9 In Saratoga Springs Opens; Daycare Enrollment Is Open
Courtesy Pet Lodge
The Pet Lodge of Saratoga has opened and is offering open enrollment for their doggie daycare program.
The Pet Lodge also provides boarding for dogs and cats, grooming and obedience training.
Located at 3320 Route 9, Saratoga Springs, it is the fourth Pet Lodge in the Capital Region Other stores are in Clifton Park, Latham and Glenville.
Galway Rock Vineyard And Winery Opens A New Tasting Room At Its Site In Balllston Lake
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By Jill Nagy
Galway Rock Vineyard and Winery in Ballston Lake opened a new tasting room in June.
About 300 people attended, according to Kate Taylor, one of the owners of the business.
The winery was started in 2014 in Taylor’s parents’ garage in Galway. At the time, it was only a production facility. The wines were sold at liquor stores and farmers’ markets. Taylor and her husband, Ryan Taylor, and her father, Vincent Soldani Jr., started the business and still operate it.