Ribbon Cutting for Grand Re-opening: ReShop for the Good
The BSBPA held a ribbon cutting on April 8, 2021 to celebrate a new name for a great place. ReShop for the Good sells secondhand furniture and home goods to support Rebuilding Together Saratoga County’s goal of building healthy neighborhoods and ensuring homeowners in need can live independently in safe and healthy homes. Stop in… Read more »
Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association 2020 Annual Report
March 31, 2021 marks the end of the fiscal 2020 year for the Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association. Our Annual Report is typically presented at the Annual Meeting and Community Mixer, held in mid-March. Of course, due to the ongoing pandemic restrictions, that event was not held. We do hope to be able to… Read more »
March 2021 Newsletter
This month marks a year since the COVID19 pandemic threw all our lives into turmoil of one kind or another. It’s incredible to look back on the challenges, the losses–and the resilience that have brought us to this point. Here’s to all of you who have persevered and who continue to do so! March is… Read more »
February 2021 Newsletter
As another winter snow storm heads our way (it is February in upstate New York after all), here’s the latest from the BSBPA. We are disappointed that several of our usual events and activities (including February’s annual Chocolate Fest) continue to be affected by the COVID pandemic, but we remain hopeful that as 2021 progresses,… Read more »
2021 Ballston Spa Map Guide
We are getting underway with production of our 2021-22 Ballston Spa Map and Visitor Guide, now in its 16th year. An advance notice was emailed to all business and non-profit members on January 26. We love Ballston Spa, and what better way to showcase our wonderfully vibrant village’s shops, restaurants and services! ALL BSBPA business… Read more »
COVID-19 Information and Resources
CDC guidelines state that fully vaccinated people, defined as two or more weeks after receiving the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine, no longer need to wear a mask or physically distance in any setting, except where required by federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial laws,… Read more »
January 2021 Newsletter
I’m sure just about everyone is ready to put 2020 in the been there-done that column! Let’s not dwell on what is behind us but look ahead to 2021 and all its possibilities. In this issue, BSBPA President Stacy Simmons has some thoughts as we jump into the new year. There certainly are promising things… Read more »
Ribbon Cutting at Nani’s Indian Kitchen
How excited are we that Nani’s Indian Kitchen is open here in Ballston Spa? Well, we were the first of 3 groups today (along with the Saratoga County Chamber and the Capital Region Chamber) to line up with Nafeesa Koslik and her family to cut an official welcoming ribbon. This restaurant is a true family affair… Read more »
Holiday Window Decorating Recognition
It’s been a challenging year for so many of our local small businesses, whose perseverance and adaptability have been inspiring. These beautifully decorated storefront windows show that the spirit of the season is alive and well and that downtown Ballston Spa’s shops, restaurants and businesses are open and welcoming! This year’s judges had a VERY… Read more »
December 2020 Newsletter
If there was ever a year to say that “we need a little Christmas”, this is it! And December in Ballston Spa kicks off with a decidedly different, but no less merry celebration. Read about this year’s Tree Lighting and Neighborhood Holiday Parade–and if you live in the village, keep an eye out for Santa… Read more »
Ribbon Cutting at Brookside Museum Artisan’s Market
We celebrated the opening of the 20th annual Artisan’s Market with the Saratoga County Historical Society at Brookside Museum on November 28, 2020 at 10:45am. This holiday tradition offers a wide selection of hand crafted products including soaps, lotions, ornaments, cutting boards, jewelry, teas and spices and more. Each purchase supports the SCHS at Brookside… Read more »
2020 Ballston Spa Beautification Awards
BSBPA Honors Beautification Award Winners The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association, in partnership with Curtis Lumber, honored business owners and residents whose renovation, restoration, and beautification efforts have enhanced the Ballston Spa community over the past year. The winners were chosen from nominations submitted by others in the community. Each award recipient was given… Read more »