Appointment announced
PLATTSBURGH — Stephen Bordua, owner and manager of Venture Communications & Security LLC, has named Maureen Carlo as director of sales, marketing and business development.
Carlo brings six years of industry experience as a communications consultant and security integrator in Plattsburgh. She came to Connecticut in June with plans to help grow the business while maintaining her existing customer base with the same business philosophy, striving to offer end users the highest level of technology and services available.
Carlo is a certified sales and technical specialist for network security systems. She has designed and implemented several fully integrated IP security solutions, including the Treadwell Bay Marina project in Plattsburgh with a wireless IP video and Wi-Fi solution; and the Plattsburgh International Airport as they transitioned from analog video to IP, including the TSA-approved integration access control.
Carlo spends a great deal of time working in the community, serving as president of her local BNI Chapter, volunteering and fundraising for several groups including the Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Foundation, The Girl Scouts of North Eastern New York, Santa Night and the Go Red For Women Campaign, as well as the Falcon Foundation in Yardley, Pa.
She is a member of the Adirondack Young Professionals and the Business and Professional Women's Club, and is a past recipient of their Virginia Allen Young Careerist award.
Venture Communications & Security is a complete resource for the design, installation and maintenance of both business and residential communication and security systems.
Laptop contest
PLATTSBURGH — Charter Communications is offering a Back to School Laptop Contest in which 50 laptop computers will be awarded to two winning schools on Sept. 27. Winners will be posted on the contest website at www.charter.com/laptop.
"Charter supports our schools and students' education through many different means," said Greg Garabedian, vice president and general manager of Charter Communications in New England. "In addition to providing our TV service free to schools, this contest will help the winning schools advance the use of the Internet for education and information that our students need to be successful."
Contest nominations are open to anyone 18 years of age and older and can be made online at www.charter.com/laptop by submitting a story telling why you believe your favorite school should win. Nominations close on Aug. 12 when a panel of judges will narrow the entries down to the 50 best nominations. From Aug. 16 through Sept. 20, the public will be able to vote online for the best nominations, with the two highest vote-getters winning 50 laptops for their schools.
While visiting www.charter.com/laptop for more information, register for Charter's Laptop-A-Day Giveaway sweepstakes. Charter will be drawing one laptop winner each day from now through Sept. 19. Customers ordering any Charter products through that date will be automatically entered in the daily drawing and no purchase is necessary to enter.
For more information, contact Charter at 1-888-438-2427.
Rotary members
PLATTSBURGH — Dr. Colin Read, president of the Rotary Club of Plattsburgh, has announced the induction of two new members into the local service club. The new members have been inducted into Rotary since March and are showing active involvement in the projects and activities of the club. They are:
Faith Osborne Long, director of development, SUNY Plattsburgh Foundation: Osborne Long recently became the director of development at SUNY Plattsburgh after serving three years as the regional director for the American Heart Association. Osborne Long is a lay leader and board member of the Peru Community Church, a member of the Champlain Valley Business & Professional Women and an American Heart Association volunteer.
Carrie Rollier, manager, Nelson's Flower Shop: Rollier works with local schools teaching students about plants and flowers. She is an active Girl Scout leader.
The Rotary Club of Plattsburgh is one of 65 clubs in District 7040, which encompasses Northern New York as well as Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec in Canada. Although many clubs have fewer than 25 members, the Plattsburgh Rotary Club is one of the five largest in the district with more than 100 members. The club meets weekly on Wednesdays at 12:15 p.m. at the Elks Lodge on Cumberland Avenue. Membership inquiries are welcomed. More information about the club can be found by visiting www.plattsburghrotary.org.
Business mixer
LAKE PLACID — The Lake Placid-North Elba Historical Society invites participants to the Essex County Business Council Business After Hours on Aug. 12 from 5:30-7 p.m. The event will be held at the Historical Museum, 242 Station St., Lake Placid.
Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar will be available. Enter to win door prizes and make new business contacts while exploring local history.
Business After Hours is open to members of the Essex County Business Council, the Plattsburgh-North Country Chamber of Commerce and partner chambers. The Essex County Business Council is a division of the Plattsburgh-North Country Chamber. Nonmembers may call for a guest pass.
Admission is $2. For more information or to make reservations, call Arlene at 523-2445, Ext. 133.
Oral health campaign
CHAMPLAIN — Rite Aid and the American Dental Association (ADA) are promoting oral health in a national public-health campaign supported by free educational guides found in Rite Aid stores and online at www.riteaid.com, easy access to expert advice from pharmacists, and gift-card rewards for purchasing many common oral-health products.
Rite Aid's campaign starts this week and is intended to shine a light on the importance of good oral health, which experts have long recognized as a window to overall health. For example, scientific studies suggest that oral health may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Good oral health also is essential for people with diabetes. But for most Americans, good oral health is first and foremost the ticket to a good smile.
"Oral health is a natural fit for Rite Aid because a bright smile is a billboard for both health and happiness — the two core values that drive Rite Aid's everyday selection of products and services," said John Learish, Rite Aid senior vice president, marketing.
Rewards programs during the two-month campaign ending Sept. 25 include single check rebate programs good for a $5 Rite Aid gift card with the purchase of $15 of select oral-health products or a $10 Rite Aid gift card with the purchase of $25 of select oral-health products using the wellness plus card. Rite Aid's free wellness plus rewards program combines health and wellness benefits with shopping rewards and special prices, and wellness plus cards can be obtained free at any Rite Aid store, online at www.riteaid.com or by calling (800) RITE-AID.
Rite Aid also is supporting the ADA Foundation's Give Kids A Smile (GKAS) Expansion program by making a donation to its GKAS Fund. The program focuses on efforts in three primary areas: program enhancement, fundraising and staging an annual symposium to highlight Access to Care programs across the country.
Food challenge
SARANAC LAKE — Hungry Bear Publishing is sponsoring a Food Challenge Contest for restaurants in the towns of Tupper Lake, Long Lake and Newcomb. The goal is to see who can come up with the best food challenge for their patrons.
"Food challenges are extremely popular in the U.S. today, and they are an effective way for restaurateurs to attract business from miles around," said Hungry Bear Publishing owner Andy Flynn. "We want to help market restaurants in the Tupper Lake region, and we think a food challenge can shine the spotlight on this important segment of our business community."
The contest is free and the registration deadline is Aug. 15. Judging will be held at the restaurant's property between Aug. 22-29 and must include a complete demonstration. At least three restaurants must enter the contest or it will be canceled.
There is only one winner, and the prize will be one free half page, color advertisement in the 2010-11 Tupper Lake/Long Lake/Newcomb Meet the Town community guide, which will be published in October. Meet the Town is an annual, pocket-sized booklet that gives residents and visitors a snapshot of information about a specific community, including services, organizations, recreational opportunities, events, attractions, sports activities, health-related services and maps. In all, there are six Meet the Town guides.
"Obviously, the winner will also have bragging rights and gain some publicity in the process," Flynn said.
Many challenges have time limits, but restaurants are not required to have one. Extra points will be given for creativity and star power.
To register, call Flynn at Hungry Bear Publishing, home of the Meet the Town community guides, 891-5559.
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