News for Government

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
The recording for the Lunch & Learn from Tuesday, May 12, 2026 is available.  New York State Services for Your Business Lunch & Learn Recording View this conversation with NYS Department of Labor and learn about enhancing your organization’s access to no-cost services designed to support your workforce needs. Topics covered include:  Recruitment & Retention tools;Programs that support employee ...read more
Categories: Business/Economic, Government, General News Article, Chamber News, Member News
Thursday, May 07, 2026
SBA Announces New $50 Million Grant Opportunity to Support Made in America Manufacturing, Workforce TrainingManufacturing in America E2G Grants will fund training for small manufacturers in critical industries     WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced a new funding opportunity offering up to $50 million in grant awards to as many as 10 eligible applicant ...read more
Categories: Business/Economic, Grant Announcements, Government, Member News
Thursday, May 07, 2026
DEC is proud to launch the Sustainable Business Navigator (SBN) program.   SBN provides fast, free, and impactful advice to help small businesses meet their sustainability and cost cutting goals. Businesses that participate in the program have a one-hour conversation with DEC’s sustainability experts on topics that matter to them. Since one size doesn’t fit all, what sustainability topics the ...read more
Categories: Business/Economic, Government, Product/Service Announcement, Chamber News, Member News
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Bethlehem, NY — April 22, 2026 — In recognition of Autism Awareness Month, the Bethlehem Police Department has begun deploying Carter Kits sensory bags to better support individuals on the autism spectrum and others who may experience sensory overload or distress during emergency situations. The initiative was inspired by a recent effort from the Slingerlands Fire Department, whose use of the kits ...read more
Categories: Government, Press Release, Community, Member News
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
The Town of Bethlehem is notifying residents regarding widespread phishing campaigns.  These fraudulent emails attempt to appear as being sent from the Town and soliciting payments for town services, recently targeting planning and building permit applications. These communications mimic legitimate invoices or notices in an attempt to lead recipients into making fraudulent payments. We strongly ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Government, Member News