Internationalizing Your Website

Presented by: Tech Valley Global Business Network

Thursday, March 1, 7:30-8 a.m. Check-in and networking, 8 a.m. program                               Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber, 5 Computer Drive South, Albany                                Cost: $20

Corporate Sponsor: Momentive Performance Materials.   Internationalizing your website is a valuable (sometimes overlooked) step in opening your business for international business development.  Update your current website by adding simple changes that make it appealing to international visitors as well as your domestic visitors.   Phyllis Niner and the Media Logic team will help you gain valuable tools to get your website ready for the international market.   An internationalized website communicates well with all of your audiences: domestic and international.  Your current website may be pushing foreign visitors away.    Register Now! http://acchamber.org/Events/ChamberEvents/InternationalizingYourWebsite.aspx

Saratoga Springs History Museum Launches New Website

New Site Includes Store To Purchase Bolster Prints and More

The Saratoga Springs History Museum has launched a new web site that includes an online store where area residents and visitors can purchase prints from the Bolster Collection, books, maps and other items from the Museum’s gift shop.  The new site is now online at www.saratogahistory.org.

“The site was a much-needed upgrade for the Museum and will serve as a platform for us to accomplish future digital initiatives, as well as sell prints, books and more to the public.  We tell the story of Saratoga Springs and this will help us expand that online.”

The project, which was initiated under the leadership of the Museum’s immediate Past President, Bob Bullock, was developed and designed by Shannon Rose Design.  In addition to the online store capabilities, the museum plans to use the new site to share more of its collection online through photographs, video and written narrative.

The History Museum is located in the restored 1870 Canfield Casino in beautiful Congress Park, Saratoga Springs.  For more information call (518) 584-6920.

Saratoga Springs Lions and Friends of The New York State Military Museum Announce:

“Night At The Brewseum:  Craft Beers and Military Gear” Beer and Wine Tasting Event  

February 2, 2012 Saratoga Springs, NY – The Saratoga Springs Lions Club and the Friends of the New York State Military Museum will be co-hosting a “Night at the Brewseum:  Craft Beers and Military Gear” on Friday, March 30^th from 6 to 9 p.m. at the New York State Military Museum at 61 Lake Avenue in Saratoga Springs, NY.

 The event will feature craft beers from the area courtesy of Saratoga Eagle Sales and Service, wine from area wineries, food courtesy of Maestro’s, and entertainment.

Tickets are $25 for the public in advance or $30 at the door.  Tickets are $20 in advance or at the door for active duty military personnel.  Non-drinkers can purchase tickets for $10.  Tickets can be purchased on the Lions website at www.saratogalions.com, at the New York Military Museum store or from any Lions member.

For more information on the event contact Jim Edwards at 518-212-7752 or visit the Saratoga Lions website.

About the Saratoga Springs Lions Club

The Saratoga Springs Lions Club actively works to promote awareness of, and provide support for, the areas of sight and hearing conservation, diabetes and youth programs.  For more information visit www.saratogalions.com.

About The Friends of the New York State Military Museum

The Friends of the New YorkStateMilitaryMuseumis a nonpartisan nonprofit 501(c)3 educational corporation, chartered by the Board of Regents, and dedicated to memorializing the military  heritage of the EmpireStateand the preservation, expansion, and interpretation of the military history collection of the New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs. The Friends is the official citizen based support organization of the New   YorkStateMilitaryMuseum. For more information visit www.friendsofthenysmilitarymuseum.com.

Local Financial Professional Recognized

For Top Performance by John Hancock Financial Network

Albany,NY (1/17/12) REBECCA MATTHEWS ALEXANDER, a financial professional with Empire Financial Partners, a member of John Hancock Financial Network (JHFN), has qualified for the ACE Silver Award, one of the highest honors that JHFN bestows on financial professionals within the national network. ACE stands for “Achieving Client Excellence.”

According to Robert M. Burgio, Managing Partner of Empire Financial Partner based in Albany, NY, the ACE Award serves as a confirmation of Rebecca Alexander’s exceptional abilities. “It is a testament to not only sales excellence, but also the level of professionalism, respect, and real value she delivers to clients and the community every day. We are very proud of Rebecca’s high level of achievement,” he said.

Rebecca Alexander earned both her BA and MBA degrees from Rensselear Polytechnic Institute.

She joined JHFN in 2008 and is based in the Saratoga Springs, NY office.  She is active in the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, serves as a Deacon in The Presbyterian New England Church and sings an as International Sweet Adeline with the Saratoga Soundtrack. Rebecca has three children (Katelin, Andrew and Darby).

Contact Rebecca Alexander at RAlexander@jhnetwork.com,  518-587-2828 or 6 Butler Place Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

John Hancock Financial Network

JHFN is a national network of independent firms with approximately 1,900 financial professionals across the U.S. A leader with the stability and scale to offer an innovative business model, JHFN gives entrepreneurial financial professionals the power to effectively build unique businesses, based on their own vision and market opportunity. For more information on John Hancock Financial Network and its national network of independent firms, visit www.jhnetwork.com.

Securities and Investment Advisory Services offered through Signator Investors, Inc., Member FINRA, SIPC, a Registered Investment Advisor, 197, Clarendon Street, Boston, MA 02116.

The search is on for New York’s Outstanding Senior Volunteers

The search is on for New York’s Outstanding Senior Volunteers – and we’re asking you to help us find them. Sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care, the Salute to Senior Service program recognizes senior volunteers for the many contributions they make in their local communities. We also are encouraging friends, co-workers and family members to nominate deserving seniors for possible state and national honors.

To nominate a deserving senior, go to www.salutetoseniorservice.com and fill out the application. Seniors must be 65 or older. Nominations will be accepted through March 15, 2012. Fifty state winners and one national winner will be introduced during Older Americans Month in May when $5,000 will be donated to the national winner’s charity of choice. Help Home Instead Senior Care honor these seniors who are helping us redefine aging in our communities! If you have any questions about the application process, or about Home Instead Senior Care home helper, companionship and Alzheimer’s care services, please call Maria Geizer, Community Relations Director, at 518-580-1042, or go to our website, www.homeinstead.com/341

 

ACE Award Individual Announcement

 SHON McLAIN  Recognized for Top Performance

by John Hancock Financial Network

Albany,NY (1/17/12)   Shon McLain, financial professional and President of Saratoga Strategic Planning, LLC, a member of John Hancock Financial Network (JHFN), has qualified for the ACE Silver Award, one of the highest honors that JHFN bestows on financial professionals within the national network. ACE stands for “Achieving Client Excellence.”

According to Robert Burgio, Managing Partner with John Hancock Financial Network, the ACE Award serves as a confirmation of Shon McLain’s exceptional abilities. “It is a testament to not only sales excellence, but also the level of professionalism, respect, and real value he delivers to clients and the community.. We are very proud of Shon’s  high level of achievement,” he said.

Saratoga Strategic Planning

Shon McLain, the founder and President of Saratoga Strategic Planning, started this company in 2007. He has been a financial planner since 1999. He is a Corporate Investment Advisor Representative and has FINRA Series 7, 24 and 63 licenses. His professional accomplishments include Leadership awards, Certified Advocacy Trainer, NY State approved monitor and New York State LTC Partnership certification. They are currently located a 6 Butler Place Suite 200 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. 518-587-2828. www.saratogastrategicplanning.com

John Hancock Financial Network

JHFN is a national network of independent firms with approximately 1,900 financial professionals across the U.S. A leader with the stability and scale to offer an innovative business model, JHFN gives entrepreneurial financial professionals the power to effectively build unique businesses, based on their own vision and market opportunity. For more information on John Hancock Financial Network and its national network of independent firms, visit www.jhnetwork.com.

Securities and Investment Advisory Services offered through Signator Investors, Inc., Member FINRA, SIPC, a Registered Investment Advisor, 197, Clarendon Street, Boston, MA 02116.

NFRASTRUCTURE EXPANDS OFFERINGS WITH ORACLE

PARTNERSHIP INCLUDES resale certification and consulting services

MALTA, N.Y. – nfrastructure is pleased to announce it has broadened its solutions portfolio with Oracle^® and is now a Gold Partner. This alliance provides nfrastructure the tools to further develop, sell and implement Oracle solutions, increase its capacity to deliver world-class solutions to its customers, and combines the technical expertise and scale of two industry leaders.

“We are pleased to have the opportunity to provide additional value and opportunities for our customers with access to Oracle’s premier products,” said Daniel T. Pickett, nfrastructure chairman and CEO. “This new development will help nfrastructure increase its expertise, and assist in our objectives to continue to lead the way in innovation for our clients across various industries including: commercial, higher education, and the public sector.”

nfrastructure has chosen to utilize much of the Oracle portfolio of products to help assist customers in maximizing efficiencies in both IT and business processes, which in turn will allow customers the ability to further innovate. Specific applications nfrastructure will utilize to enhance its current and potential client experience include Oracle’s Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition (OBIEE): Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Oracle Policy Automation (OPA), Master Data Management (MDM), and User Productivity Kit (UPK) – a training tool which allows for customized instruction.

nfrastructure partners with many of the world’s leading technology hardware, software and services companies to develop solutions for enterprise customers. Besides being an Oracle Gold Partner, nfrastructure is already certified to resell a number of Oracle’s products to organizations that want to procure Oracle applications and technology, as well as empower their team with access to Oracle education and support resources.

About nfrastructure: nfrastructure helps large enterprises design, build and operate mission-critical technology infrastructure. Combining proven methods and tools, world-class engineering talent, on-site technical service in every major North American market and tightly integrated low cost remote support, nfrastructure collaborates with customers to deliver sustainable disruptive value. With industry practices in public sector, financial services, retail, healthcare, technology, communications, public safety and energy, nfrastructure works with leading technology hardware and software vendors to provide comprehensive data center, network, security, unified communications, end-point, structured cabling, staffing and outsourcing solutions.