Supporting Small Business in Saratoga County
The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce is here to help you with the connections and resources you need for your business startup or to help grow your small business in Saratoga County!
Our Chamber has always focused on small, locally-owned businesses, and we have developed these programs to meet the needs of small businesses in our area.
If you are considering relocating to the area to start your venture, be sure to see our Live Like You're On Vacation section of our site. It's full of the many amazing reasons to live, work and play in Saratoga County, NY!
Innovation Center at Saratoga, Inc.
The Innovation Center at Saratoga, Inc. is a collaborative maker space where artists, entrepreneurs, and community members come together to learn, create, and innovate.
SCORE
SCORE offers FREE and CONFIDENTIAL professional support and advice to local business owners and entrepreneurs. Whether you are looking to develop a business plan for a new venture or to secure financing for an expansion, our expert SCORE volunteers are here to help you. Every year, more than 25 local mentors assist hundreds of individuals across Saratoga County to make smart business decisions. Please call the Chamber at 518-584-3255, and our staff will connect you with our local SCORE volunteers.
Startup Saratoga EventÂ
This collaboration between the Saratoga County Chamber & Startup Tech Valley offers a meetup for a diverse group, including first-time and experienced entrepreneurs, aspiring entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, students, startup employees, service providers, and anyone interested or curious about getting involved. Offered annually and to be announced for 2025.
Join The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce
Let us help add rocket fuel to your startup business with our vast reach and local connections. From social media reach to networking opportunities, we can help you launch successfully and get the exposure you need.
Our Business Builder membership starts at $495. Join 1,500 area businesses and help make sure your startup is a success.
SEDC
Saratoga Economic Development Corporation has been the primary point-of-contact for more than 400 successful business attraction, retention and expansion projects. SEDC advises clients through incentive negotiation, infrastructure needs, site selection and local and state government.
GTM Payroll & HR: Personal Service, Modern Technology
GTM combines industry-leading payroll and HCM technology with dedicated account managers to deliver an exceptional client experience. With GTM, you enjoy direct access to an expert who understands your business without going through 800 numbers or offshore service centers. Integrate and automate all aspects of your workforce management. Backed by personal, knowledgeable support. Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce members receive a 5% discount on payroll and HCM services. Visit GTM.com/Business or call (518) 373-4111.
Health Insurance
Did you know the Chamber can help you select a health insurance plan that is right for you and your business? Amsure has been the Chamber’s partner in employer health insurance for more than a decade!
We’ve been helping sole proprietors and small businesses, as well as their employees, to select health insurance plans for many years. We realize that finding the right health plan is personal and can be complicated. Assisting our members in securing the right health insurance coverage is and always will be a member benefit we offer.
We currently have health insurance information from CDPHP, Highmark Blue Shield of Northeastern New York and MVP. We are ready to schedule you an appointment with our team of brokers at Amsure, the Adirondack Trust Company's Insurance division, to talk either by phone or in person.
Energy Alliance Savings Program
The Chamber currently has more than 800 electric and natural gas accounts participating in our energy savings program with Energy Alliance. This program has been in existence for nearly 20 years and has the most value for organizations with refrigeration, parking lot lights, multiple locations, more than 9-to-5 hours of operation, and those who use more electricity and natural gas. Download this form and follow the instructions to learn how much you can save!
Enhanced Microsite Features
The Chamber now offers enhanced features for member microsites on our website saratoga.org. Using this tool, whether or not you have a separate website for your business or organization, can help with visibility and improve Search Engine Optimization. To explore these options, log into your Chamber account. Not sure how? Contact Director of Membership Sales and Retention Sara Martin at smartin@saratoga.org today for account registration, which is available for any employee in your organization.
Free Posting on the Chamber's Job Zone
Use of our Job Zone is FREE to all Chamber members. You can post as many jobs as you have as often as you want. This includes full-time, part-time, and seasonal. This Job Zone is used by local people living in or near Saratoga County and people relocating to our area who are looking for a new employment opportunity. You can access the Job Zone by logging into your Chamber account and posting your organization's open positions!
