SBSA Holiday Open House
The room was filled with holiday cheer as SBSA Associates gathered on November 30th to greet one another at the SBSA Holiday Open House.  Hosted by Dr Silvio and Tonya Rugani of Rugani Family Chiropractic, there was plenty of food and great conversation all around. SBSA acknowledged two incoming Associate Members and presented new member plaques to Kjelene Bertrand of Anastos Media and Michele Pyan of Commercial Investigations, LLC. Mark Becker of Cartridge World as well as Carl Barton of Toyota of Clifton Park were acknowledged for superior customer service from customer testimonials received by the SBSA Advisory Board. Congratulations Mark and Carl and thank you for your "five star" approach. We wish to thank Dr. Silvio and Tonya Rugani for all of their time and hard work to make this delightful evening possible.

SBSA in the news!
People form alliances to further the interests of its individual members, as is the case with the newly chartered Small Business Strategic Alliance (SBSA)

But the benefit does not stop with the organization.
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upcoming events:

Small Group Meetings Start in January!

Morning Meeting:
Date: January 11, 2006
Time: - 7:30 am
Hosts: Jim Trainor & Ray Patterson
Location: Cutler/Trainor/Cutler Office (Northway, Exit 12) 2 Hemphill Place, Malta, NY 12020 (directions)

Noon Meeting:
Date: TBA
Time: - 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Hosts: Steve Mather & David Farstad
Location: TBA

Afternoon Meeting:
Date: TBA
Time: - 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Hosts: Mark Becker & Russ Kennedy
Location: TBA

May 10, 2007:
Small Business Information Expo
- City Center, Saratoga Springs

small business information expo
We need you! Our small business day is fast approaching! We are forming sub-committees to plan the event. Many hands and minds are needed to assist with marketing and publicity, sponsorships, event registration, booth layout, seminars, scheduling, etc. Call Jim Pfeiffer at 383-1411 to volunteer to be on the planning committee. We need your help to make this event a "first class" success. (learn more and become an event sponsor)

seeking hosts for Small Group Meetings
Starting in January, SBSA is seeking hosts for Small Group Meetings.  This is a great opportunity to showcase your business by hosting the event at your location.
(learn more about small groups)

Don't wait - call Ray Patterson at 857-6500 today to be the first inline to be the host!

meet our newest members!
Marketing - Radio
  Kjelene M. Bertrand
  SBSA Associate Member
  Anastos Media Group
  518-899-3000 ext. 313

Personal Concierge & Errand Service
  Maryann Cornell
  SBSA Associate Member
  Mare's Concierge
  518-373-2737

Background Checking
  Michelle Pyan
  SBSA Associate Member
  Commercial Investigations, LLC
  518-271-7546

think on these things
"The real leader has no need to lead--
he is content to point the way."
- Henry Miller

service excellence
Mark Becker
Cartridge World
518-371-2207
www.cliftonpark.org/cartridgeworld

"You don't see this type of dedication too often. Not only did we get the documents scanned and printed, but Mark help ease what could have become a tense situation. I was always "happy with the price and service I received from Mark in the past, but this event made me his customer for life." (read more)

                                                          MEMBER SPOTLIGHT 
Financial Freedom, the nation's largest lender and servicer of reverse mortgages, has appointed John Finn as its Area Manager for the New England, Upstate New York and New York City Area. John joined Financial Freedom in 2004 and has worked in the Capital Region. He will continue to be located in Clifton Park.

Reverse Mortgages have emerged as a significant financial security tool for senior homeowners because of the broad range of needs these loans can satisfy, such as Debt Reduction, Estate Planning, Gifting, Healthcare funding, and Lifestyle enhancement.
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