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Friday, 03 February 2012 10:24
Braathe Enterprises – A Track Record of Greatness
Focused on education and innovation, marketing professor Robert Braathe turns small business into big success.
You should probably read Robert Braathe’s resume sitting down; his management experience at Walt Disney World, Apple and Gap, as well as his positions as a professor of marketing, management and entrepreneurship at Skidmore, SUNY Delhi and three other area community colleges are enough to take most credential critics off their feet. And this is the guy that wants to build your website!
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Wednesday, 01 February 2012 16:55
Local Living In Partners with Chamber!
Written by Peter L. Aust, former President and CEO, The Chamber of Southern Saratoga County
Local Living In partners with the Chamber of Southern Saratoga to promote and grow the 'Think Local! Buy Local' program.
Why should you Think Local and then Buy Local? Do you know the economic impacts on the communities in which you live when you decide to purchase goods and services 'outside' your community? Now more than ever, the spending decisions we make as consumers has a significant impact on the health and quality of our local communities. When purchasing from local businesses, a significant percentage of the total sales tax remains allocated to local funding. This money is vital to our community's economic sustainability - keeping property taxes manageable, funding emergency services, neighborhood parks, health programs, children's educational programs and much more that enhances our region's quality of life. As those sails takes decrease when people decide to purchase from outside their community through online or catalogue purchases... or even out of country purchases, the things that make a community great will no longer be viable.
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Wednesday, 01 February 2012 12:10
Saratoga Salsa & Spice Chili Month - FREE 'Spice of the Month' and Chili Recipe!
Written by Juergen Klingenberg
Make February Chili Month courtesy of Saratoga Salsa & Spice Company! Enjoy our Pasilla Chili Powder free with your $25.00+ purchase. Add some spice to your Super Bowl Party with our Creamy Chili recipe!
1 lb. Ground Beef
3 Small Red Onions, Chopped
3 Fresh Jalapenos, Sliced
4 Cloves Garlic, minced
1 (14.5oz) can Crushed Tomatoes
1 (8oz) can Tomato Sauce
2 (16oz) cans Pinto Beans, drained
3 tbl Pasilla Chili Powder
4 c. Beef Stock
1 (8oz) bar Cream Cheese
Salt & Pepper
Directions:
Toss chicken with 1 tbl of the oil, paprika, garlic, oregano, and salt and
pepper. Heat a deep skillet over medium high heat. Add the chicken and
sauté, turning once until well browned, about 6 minutes. Remove chicken and
set aside. Add remaining oil and sausage to skillet and cook until browned,
about 3 minutes. Add onions and peppers and cook about 4 minutes or until
tender. Stir in rice and turmeric to coat with oil. Add broth, tomatoes,
and chicken; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low.
Cover and cook until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 15
minutes. Stir in peas and cover a few more minutes. Serve. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
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Friday, 27 January 2012 11:50
Save Big at the Saratoga Home and Garden Show 2012 - March 3, 4 & 5th
Written by Juergen Klingenberg
The Adirondack Trust Company and the Saratoga Springs Rotary Club present the annual Home & Garden Show 2012
When it comes to Home Improvement the best place to get ideas is the annual Saratoga Springs Rotary Club Home and Garden Show at the Saratoga Springs City Center. The show kicks off Friday, March 2nd at the Saratoga Springs City Center and runs through Sunday, March 4th 2012. Visitors will find hundreds of great exhibitors offering everything from the kitchen sink to cabinets, to windows and waterfalls, projects are displayed by over 120 home and garden exhibitors.Friday March 3rd | Saturday March 4th | Sunday March 5th
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Friday, 27 January 2012 10:17
ding ding beep beep... that's the sound of your next deal!
Written by Juergen Klingenberg
Did you know that there are over 5 billion mobile phones worldwide! And 97% of those are used to send and receive text messages! It did not take us long to recognize the potential of using Text Marketing to promote our member merchants, their brand, their message and grow this BuyLocal initiative. It was more about finding the right partner. After meeting with Betsy Kluska of A+ Text Marketing Solutions based in Albany, we decided to integrate this service into our overall communication method.
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Wednesday, 25 January 2012 13:16
Dehn's Flowers Contest Giveaway and 120th Year Celebration!
Enter now for a chance to win a Valentine's Day Giveaway for two!
Overnight stay for 2 with breakfast at the beautiful Fort William Henry Resort on Lake George.
Dinner for 2 at the legendary Abeel's Restaurant in Ballston Spa.
One dozen of Dehn's Flowers famous roses with the finest gourmet chocolates from The Decadent Diva in Ballston Spa
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Monday, 16 January 2012 11:26
Compliments to the Chef – A Cut Above the Rest!
As soon you walk into this downtown jewel, you’ll be amazed by the top quality products, elegant lighting, friendly atmosphere, and passion for culinary arts.
Compliments to the Chef, located on North Broadway in Saratoga Springs for nearly 10 years, was once owned and operated by Dave and Andrea LaFrance. In 2004, their friends John and Paula Reardon bought the showroom, now staffed by their children John Jr. and Aubrey as well. Raised by an Italian mother, the love of cooking has been prevalent in John’s life, whether within the restaurant business or for family; John introduced this passion to his wife, Paula, who now shares the same zeal.
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Saratoga Traveler has moved to a new more convenient location on Phila Street in downtown Saratoga Springs. As the exclusive carrier of the Tough Traveler brand of bags, Saratoga Traveler made this move to this space to allow for an ever growing selection of Bags, Backpacks and Briefcases. Just second off Broadway, with plenty of convenient parking nearby- shoppers and business clients alike will be amazed by the massive selection and amazing quality of the products.
Click Here to view the complete business profile and BuyLocal offer available to shoppers who carry the BuyLocal card.
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Thursday, 12 January 2012 07:37
Local Living In to integrate QR Codes into marketing campaigns!
Written by Juergen Klingenberg
In an continuing effort to provide our members with cost effective marketing tools and make it easier to communicate with their consumers, Local Living In will begin the roll out of our comprehensive integration of QR codes on member displays, marketing pieces and correspondence to subscribers.
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