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February 12-14---Dance Flurry---4,000ppl
February 14-15---Empire State Baptist Congress---2,000ppl
March 7-10---New York State Reading Association---800ppl
Gauchos Grill & Catering
Green Conscience Home & Garden
Johnny Luc's
KD's Fish Fry
Sabina's Wood Fired Restaurant
Saratoga Hospital Foundation
Scott Varley Group Real Estate
Seven Horse Pub
Springwater Inn Restaurant
When you become a member of the Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau in Saratoga Springs NY, your business will be actively promoted through various member-only outlets. We actively work to attract conventions, meetings, trade shows and social events to Saratoga Springs and bring business to our local neighborhood vendors.
"Thank you Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau. While the track brings customers into my shop two months a year, you are doing it each and every month. I especially love the fact that the same conventions come back year after year. I can't tell you how many times a conventioneer has come into my shop and said, "I was in last year and brought my dog home some goodies and I'm back again this year." Keep doing what you're doing!!!"
---Melanie Dallas, Owner
Sloppy Kisses
Submit your testimonial!
Refer a Friend to Become a Member!
Please send us your event listings, special news or congratulations and we will post it on our website and in our newsletters!
E-mail your news and event listings to Angela LaTerra at angela@discoversaratoga.org
+ See Area Events
This dish is served at The Wishing Well Restaurant
Grilled Prime Lamb Chop with Minted Granny Smith Apple Chutney
Serves 4
Ingredients:
4 double cut Lamb Loin Chops
3 Granny Smith Apples
½ medium red onion
1 pinch fresh mint
½ cup sugar
½ cup cider vinegar
Method:
Grill Lamb to desired doneness, set aside to rest.
Place sugar & vinegar into sauce pan, bring to a boil
Add diced apples, onions, & mint
Cook over medium heat about 5min until tender
Serve at room temp with Lamb
www.wishingwellrestaurant.com
Send in your recipe to angela@discoversaratoga.org! or fax it to 584-2969.
The Bureau is always finding new ways to communicate to our audience. One section on our website is dedicated to blogging. We use blogs as a social media strategy to help us stay in frequent contact with existing and potential customers and members.
Through our blogs, we share industry tips, comment on and discuss issues related to the industry and life in general, explain new technology emerging in the market, and much more!
We'd love to hear from you! If there are specific topics you'd like us to write about or if you are interested in writing your own blog to be published on our website, please don't hesitate to e-mail our sales and communications coordinator Angela LaTerra angela@discoversaratoga.org.
To keep up with the burgeoning use of Internet marketing, the Bureau has a presence on social media websites. We are featured on Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, and YouTube. Angela is frequently updating these sites with useful information including upcoming events, pictures, videos, industry articles and more! So, befriend us, follow us, watch us, and read about us! Check us out -- CLICK HERE!
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Chowderfest is this Saturday 11AM to 4PM
Click Here for a list of participants and Winterfest events!
Happy February! I recently had the privilege of attending ACOM (The Association of Convention Operations Managers) Annual Convention and one day of the PCMA (Professional Convention Management Association). Our opening speaker at ACOM was Mike Rayburn who incorporated his music into a session that was very enlightening.
“What If I Could?” Wow – what a statement – we could all do so much with this. As the conference was geared towards Convention Service Directors from around the country this is quite a statement. In today’s challenging economic times everyone is looking for something extra to be provided for them. Instead of saying “NO” – let’s think about this. “What If I Could?” The power behind those four little words could make the difference in securing a group/sale, etc. – or losing them to another city for what? It could just be something very trivial – but would mean so much more to a group if we could just reach out and extend ourselves just a little.
“What If I Could?” – Please take a moment to think about it – and then envision the possibilities!
---Kathy Denkenberger, Interim President
February 12-14 at the Saratoga Springs City Center and Saratoga Hilton
What Is The Flurry Festival?
The best winter weekend ever for Dancers & Music Lovers of all Ages!
Dances
Performances
Singing
Instrument Workshops
Concerts
Jamming
Crafts...and more!
Over 600 performers in eight venues. Over 200 events for all ages! Visit www.danceflurry.org/festival for more info!
Save the Date for the Bureau's Annual Meeting on Wednesday, March 24th at
The Hall of Springs.
More details to follow!
Also, the Bureau's Annual Golf Tournament is on Wednesday, May 19th
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Sales Update
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The bureau sales managers have had a busy January to start off the New Year!
We continue to focus on our Albany based clients and prospects in an effort to stay ‘top-of-mind’ with meeting and event planners. Marie and Heather have had several call days with partners and continue to plan out sales strategies for areas such as New York City, Washington DC, Boston, Connecticut and western NY.
Marie and Kathy D traveled to Boston to participate in the NESAE (New England Society of Association Executives) Annual Conference and Expo. This was a fabulous opportunity for Saratoga to gain strong exposure to prospective New England clients. The conference boasted record attendees and was a great way to showcase the expansion of our City Center. They will be working to follow up with a number of good connections we were able to make during the networking sessions at the show. Marie also hosted a National Association for a preliminary site visit this month. Though her time was limited to a quick tour, the client was so impressed with Saratoga and the hotel properties she visited that she plans to come back and cover some more ground in the spring! This would be a citywide group with nearly 2000 attendees and 1800 room nights!
While Marie and Kathy were on the road, Heather focused on finding new business and reviving some dormant accounts. She has had great success identifying untapped businesses in the Capital District and beyond, and is working to get Saratoga information into as many meeting planners’ hands as possible. Appointments are being made and new business is sure to follow.
Looking ahead to February Marie will hit the road for the DMAI Destinations Showcase in DC. We are excited to market our fabulous destination to the large number of National Associations housed in the DC region. Heather and several hotel partners will be traveling to Connecticut for a Westfield MPI chapter meeting and sales calls to the Westchester, NY and Fairfield, CT markets.
Smooch Your Pooch Valentine's Party
Dress up your dog for a night out on the town. Come and enjoy Sloppy Kisses first event of 2010...an indoor YAPPY HOUR. On Thursday, February 4th from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm, join us at Putnam Den (63a Putnam Street - Saratoga) for a night of drinks, games and doggie fun. Tickets are $10pp (available at both Sloppy Kisses locations - Downtown Saratoga and Clifton Park Center). Tickets are $15pp at the door. DOGS ARE FREE. Proceeds from the event benefit the Dog-Friendly Downtown Initiative. Visit www.sloppykissesofsaratoga.com
Love is in the air...and on the road!
The Universal Preservation Hall is featuring an exclusive in-home Valentine's dinner to benefit Universal Preservation Hall prepared by the Capital Region's highest rated chef, Jeremy Kane of Classé Catering. The exquisite five course gourmet menu will be packaged and delivered to your home, complete with reheat instructions, on Sunday, February 14th, 2010 between 4:00 - 8:00 PM. The cost is $75 per person all-inclusive and reservations are being taken now until February 12th by calling Leanne at (518) 690-0293 or email leanne@classecatering.com. For menu, please visit www.UniversalPreservationHall.org.
Moved and New Studio!
Image Photo & Events closed their photo lab on Putnam Street in December. Owners are now renovating a space at 42 Eureka Avenue and opening a new portrait studio. Instead of offering photo lab services, Image Photo will focus on portraits, wedding and special occasion photography. Hoping to open in February, hours will be by appointment only. Visit www.imagephotoevents.com
Click here for a list of Tang Museum Spring Events!!
 Saratoga Springs
City Center Update
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