Thursday, May 13th 2010, 5 – 7 pm.

The Montgomery County Chamber is hosting a Business Mixer with Natural Bridge Farms, at the farms location of 778 State Highway 67E, Amsterdam.

This is an excellent opportunity to find the bedding, vegetable plants, and hanging baskets to fill your garden and beautify your home, now that spring is here! (it is, right?)

While you’re there, enjoy a hayride to view the Natural Bridge Farm,pick up some tips from owners Bob and Susan Wojturskifor your spring planting season. (more…)

Last night the Mike and Barb Russo celebrated the 90th Anniversary of Russo’s Grill, on West Main in Amsterdam, directly across the street from the Walter Elwood Museum’s new location.

The restaurant was standing room only, as the place was packed with family and long-time customers there to celebrate the long-standing tradition of Russo’s Grill. In the crowd you would also find Amsterdam Mayor Ann Thane, Montgomery County Board of Supervisors Chairman Vito “Butch” Greco and 3rd Ward Supervisor Ron Barone.

Mike and Barb had also put out a wonderful spread of signature dishes, including a variety of pizzas, vodka penne pasta and handmade chicken tenders.

Deb Ausplemeyer, President of the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce was also in attendance, and the chamber had a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the 90 year history of the restaurant.

John Russo came to America, hoping to bring some of Italy with him. In 1920, he opened the Mohawk Grocery Store. He ran the market until Prohibition was repealed in 1933, when he converted the building into a bar and poolhall.

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The Canajoharie Palatine Chamber of Commerce held its first, of what is hoped to be a continuing series, of networking events last night at the Canajoharie Country Club.

 The speaker for this event was John Stahl, Growth Coach, discussing “5 Proven Ways to Grow Your Business in a Difficult Economy”.

Before and after the event, local business owners mingled as they enjoyed fresh fruit, various cheeses and other finger foods supplied by Melissa’s, from Main Street in Canajoharie.

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The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce invites you to join them to network and meet your colleagues and prospective customers. Celebrate with  Seely Conover’s Office Centre , 333 West Main Street, Amsterdam, from 5-7pm, one of the community’s businesses that have been in existence for decades.

Refreshments will be provided.  Call 853-1800 for reservations.

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Submitted by the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce

The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the following businesses have recently joined them: Crossroads Incubator Corporation, Johnstown; Kem’s Dry Cleaners & Laundromat, Amsterdam; Kool Dipper, Amsterdam; MohawkValleyGuide.com, Canajoharie; and Project Action Tobacco-Free Coalition, Amsterdam.

“One of the several advantages of being a Chamber Member is the referral process,” states Membership Assistant, Kathi Bassett. “Visitors,
residents, and people looking to move into the area contact. The Chamber looking for business of all types. I encourage businesses that haven’t yet joined to call me at 853-1800 for more information on how we can help your business. Now more than ever chamber membership is one of the most cost-effective ways to promote your business.”

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