Honor Saratoga Chamber Centennial

2018 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize the achievements of those organizations which substantially contribute to the economic vitality of their communities and the entire Empire State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, to be celebrated at a dinner on Thursday, January 25, 2018, at the Saratoga Springs City Center in Saratoga Springs, New York; and WHEREAS, Founded in 1918, the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce is a resource and catalyst to develop, promote, and support a diverse business community in the Saratoga Springs area; and WHEREAS, For the past century, this esteemed organization has served to encourage and support new businesses and professional opportunities, facilitate new partnerships, and promote the growth of current businesses in the community; and WHEREAS, Located in the heart of Saratoga Springs on Clinton Street, the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce is comprised of members of the community and local business leaders working together to support economic growth and prosperity; and WHEREAS, Through offering an exchange of ideas, as well as education and advocacy on behalf of its members, the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce has fostered the growth and well-being of its membership, and has enhanced the quality of life in the community; and WHEREAS, The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce offers its members numerous opportunities including networking through various events, promotion of each and every business, free and confidential professional support and advice to local business owners and entrepreneurs, a range of health insurance products primarily for business owners who work for themselves and have no employees or small local family owned businesses with 2-49 employees, energy alliance through its partner, Energy Next of Saratoga Springs, advocacy for its members and its communities, and Job Zone, an online source to help connect job seekers with our members in Saratoga County who are looking to find talent to fill open jobs; and WHEREAS, A solid cornerstone of its region, the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce will continue to serve as the leading resource sought by the public for information about tourism, local events, and business education for many years to come; and WHEREAS, Over its distinguished 100 year history, the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce has demonstrated continuous service to the residents and communities which it serves; and WHEREAS, The success of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce is in direct correlation to the efforts of its members, whose involvement is, and always has been, characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in all endeavors on behalf of the organization and the community it serves; and WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents an opportunity for this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce; and WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure that this Legislative Body acknowledges this exceptional organization and its contributions to the local and State economies, fully confident it will continue to enjoy the sparkling success it has experienced thus far; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce on January 25, 2018; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce.