Clifton Park – The Chamber of Southern Saratoga County is launching StartUp Smart, a series of seven seminars starting on April 16. The StartUp Smart program provides connections to local experts in the fields of business law, marketing, insurance and finance who provide vital information filled with practical tips and strategies that you can apply immediately in your own business. Each seminar starts with registration at 7:45 a.m. and concludes at 9 a.m. on consecutive Thursdays.

Sponsored by SEFCU, StartUp Smart is included as part of the Chamber Veterans’ Entrepreneurial Training Program (V.E.T). Military Veterans who have started their business within the past 12 months can receive a complimentary one-year Chamber membership and FREE tuition to the series.

The seminar series included Business Planning 101, Strategic Marketing Planning, Financing Options, Digital Communication, Legal Issues and The Small Business, Saes and Networking Training and Mindset for Success.All seminars programs will be held at the Chamber office in Clifton Park.  The cost for the seven-week series is $125. You do not have to be a member to participate – the series is open to the public.  Call the Chamber to register at 518.371.7748 or visit www.southernsaratoga.org to register today.

"Many small businesses feel that they need to gain access to needed resources that are often beyond the means of their budget,” says President / CEO Pete Bardunias, "This seminar series presented by the Chamber of Southern Saratoga County and several distinguished business members, will help provide  much needed services to members who wish to take advantage of this opportunity. The rewards will be worth the small investment to attend. ”

About the Chamber of Southern Saratoga County

The Chamber serves 17 communities located outside of Saratoga Springs south to the twin spans of the Kosciuszko Bridges over the Mohawk River. They include Ballston Lake, Ballston Spa, Burnt Hills, Charlton, Clifton Park, Crescent, Glenville, Halfmoon, Jonesville, Malta, Mechanicville, Milton, Rexford, Round Lake, Schuylerville, Stillwater, Vischer Ferry and Waterford.  It is the 3rd largest chamber of commerce in the Capital Region with over 1050 members. More information is available at www.southernsaratoga.org .