News & Updates
Gift from Julia O. Wells Memorial Education Foundation Establishes Endowed Nursing Scholarship at Empire State University
Empire State University has received a $318,000 gift from the Julia O. Wells Memorial Education Foundation, Inc. The funding establishes the Julia O. Wells Memorial Education Foundation Endowed Nursing Scholarship for nursing students at the university.
Lauren Halligan
Saratoga Casino Hotel Foundation Awards More Than $29,000 to 19 Local Organizations
The Saratoga Casino Hotel Foundation, Inc. awarded $29,850 in grants to 19 nonprofit organizations serving Saratoga County at the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors meeting on October 20, 2026.
Lauren Halligan
"Lyme Disease: Portrait of an Epidemic" Exhibition Opens November 5 at SUNY Adirondack
Artist Lynn Shanks will present "Lyme Disease: Portrait of an Epidemic," an exhibition of expressive figurative paintings exploring the experience of Lyme disease and its co-infections, at SUNY Adirondack's Visual Arts Gallery in Dearlove Hall from November 5 through December 10.
Lauren Halligan
Empire State University Achieves 15% Fall Enrollment Growth to Mark Five Consecutive Years of Double-Digit Gains
Empire State University's growth continued this fall, with total enrollment increasing 15% for the Fall 2026 semester and new student enrollment rising nearly 30% over last year.
Lauren Halligan
Love Our Locals $20.26 Campaign to Kick Off
The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce is kicking off its sixth annual Love Our Locals $20.26 campaign, a unique end-of-year initiative highlighting the importance of supporting local businesses and nonprofit organizations.
Lauren Halligan
Protecting a Family Farm and a Connected Landscape
For more than a century, the Lubaczewski family has worked their land in Fulton County. Saratoga PLAN worked with the family to secure funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Conservation Easement Program, resulting in a conservation easement that permanently protects 253 acres from future development, helping ensure the land can continue to support agriculture for generations.
Lauren Halligan
Veterans Business Council to Host Annual Breakfast on Nov. 4
The Veterans Business Council of The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce is presenting an opportunity to honor veterans, make connections and hear from an inspiring military leader at the annual VBC Veterans Breakfast. This yearly event, scheduled for 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at the Holiday Inn in Saratoga Springs, celebrates area veterans while supporting scholarship, career development and business training programs for area veterans.
Lauren Halligan
Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce to host 2026 Saratoga County Business Showcase
The Saratoga County Business Showcase is returning this fall. The longstanding annual showcase brings together businesses, organizations, entrepreneurs and professionals from across the Capital Region for one of the area's premier networking events. Open to the public, the event is scheduled for 4 to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 19 at the Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs located at 232 Broadway in Saratoga Springs.
Lauren Halligan
Key Private Bank adds veteran wealth management professional Joseph Macfarlane
Key Private Bank announced that Joseph Macfarlane has been named relationship manager for the Capital Region team. He is responsible for building and deepening relationships with high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth families, business owners and for-profit and nonprofit institutions. He will be based in KeyBank’s Capital Region headquarters at 66 South Pearl Street in Albany.
Lauren Halligan
Business for Good Foundation Announces Support for Pitney Meadows Community Farm’s Food as Medicine Program
The Business for Good Foundation (BFGF) today announced a $20,000 donation to Pitney Meadows Community Farm to double the capacity of its farm-based Food as Medicine (FAM) residential program. The initiative pairs fresh, locally grown produce with hands-on nutrition education to support economic mobility for high-need residents across Saratoga County.
Lauren Halligan
