CLIFTON PARK — GTM Payroll Services, a recognized leader in the greater Capital Region for payroll and human resource information systems (HRIS), will now be able to offer businesses a full suite of human resources support solutions with the acquisition of Pinnacle Human Resources, LLC, a leader in outsourced human resources consulting, HR project-based solutions, and a leave of absence administration. 

GTM Payroll Services and Pinnacle Human Resources will combine best-of-breed payroll solutions with best-in-class HR consulting services to offer an unparalleled spectrum of payroll and human resources solutions for businesses. 

With GTM, businesses are gaining more than just payroll solutions. GTM now delivers a complete, end-to-end human capital management (HCM) technology platform that also combines HR and consulting services. As an independent, local firm, GTM Payroll Services provides high levels of customized service, unmatched by national providers, to suit the needs of its clients.

For more about GTM Payroll Services and Pinnacle Human Resources, go to: www.gtm.com/about-gtm-payroll-pinnacle-hr/ 

HALFMOON — Fall has arrived! Recently opened Native Sun Flowers in Halfmoon has a blooming assortment of mums as well as other decorative plants for the season. 

Native Sun Flowers is a family-owned retail garden center, operated by husband-and-wife team Tim Emanuel and Marcia Galka, both with 30+ years of experience as gardeners and greenhouse growers. Native Sun Flowers had been Tim’s dream since he devised the business plan while attending SUNY Cobleskill, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in plant science. Tim was diagnosed with cancer in 2020, and while recovering from his surgery, the perfect place became available for lease and he seized the opportunity. Native Sun Flowers opened its doors to the community in the spring of 2021. 

“Business had been slow but steady,” said Tim. “Right now, we are working on developing a clientele and foot traffic.”

It won’t take long, as their artful landscaping and unique logo are sure to attract attention from fellow plant and flower enthusiasts. The logo, which uses the Zia sun symbol, echoes Tim’s Native American heritage. 

For the fall, Native Sun Flowers has mums a plenty, ranging in color and size from 4.5 inches to 12 inches. Prices start at $8.95 for one, with a 4 for $32 deal on 9-inch mums. Their 4.5-inch mums are just $3.95, while going up in size to a 6.5-inch mum will cost only $2 more at $5.95. Mums are potted in a selection of patio pots and hanging baskets, all grown and cared for by Tim and Marcia in their greenhouse on site. The garden center is also carrying pumpkins, ornamental cabbage and kale, millet in two colors, and sunflowers of course. Throughout the seasons, they have a selection of vegetables, herbs, and succulents as well. 

Native Sun Flowers will be open until Christmas Eve this year for all your Christmas and winter seasonal needs as well including Christmas trees, wreaths, Christmas balls, and poinsettias. 

“It is our goal to provide outstanding customer service regarding any gardening questions,” state Tim and Marcia. “We are here to serve the community and to bring joy to our patrons regarding their flower selection. It is our goal to offer the highest quality plant material in the area.” 

Native Sun Flowers located at 1470A Rte 9, Halfmoon is open every day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Give them a call at 518-280-4424. Check out Native Sun Flowers at www.nativesunflowers.com, on Facebook @nativesunflowers1, and on Instagram at native.sun.flowers_halfmoon. 

MALTA — GlobalFoundries has filed for an initial public offering of its ordinary shares. The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the proposed offerings have not yet been determined. GlobalFoundries has applied to list its ordinary shares on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “GFS.” 

In April of 2021, GlobalFoundries relocated its headquarters from California to Malta, where it has its Fab 8 manufacturing complex. In July of 2021, the company then announced plans to expand its manufacturing complex in Malta. 

For more information about GlobalFoundries, visit their website at https://gf.com. 

SARATOGA SPRINGS — At the recent “Serving New York Awards” and Excellence in Broadcasting Awards” luncheon in Albany, a handful of Capital Region Radio and Television stations were recognized for the extraordinary efforts of New York State’s Broadcasters in serving the public interest every day. 

Saratoga’s Star Radio 93.3 FM, 1160 AM, and streaming starsaratoga.com were honored for their dedication to serving the community through the months of the pandemic. They were recognized for their enter-to-win $10,000 Marketing Campaign Contest created to help local business advertise their company’s reopening, their ‘COVID-19 – A Special Broadcast’ in partnership with the Saratoga County Chamber Commerce, and their daily COVID-19 Special Reports working with the Saratoga County Health Department. 

Accepting the NYSBA Award for Loud Media Group, Walt Adams said, “It was an honor to be recognized by the NYSB Association. This was a shining example of the important role local radio can play in the community.” 

Star Radio is part of the Loud Media LLC Group that includes stations serving Saratoga, Glens Falls, South Glens Falls, Queensbury, parts of Warren and Washington Counties, as well as Lake George. 

Read the full brief on Saratoga Business Report www.saratogabusinessreport.com

The first image that often comes to mind when people think about long-term care is an elderly person sitting alone in a depressing nursing home. The misconceptions about what long-term care involves and peoples’ images of the most common care settings are understandable, since long-term care insurance originally started as nursing home insurance four decades ago. However, it has evolved into a much more flexible solution that allows you to receive care in a variety of settings.

Most of us want the ability to age at home, in a familiar setting surrounded by family and our favorite things. The fact is, 90 percent of adults who need long-term care services receive assistance at home or in another community setting. 

If the level of care you need evolves over time, most long-term care insurance policies not only allow you to transition to a nursing home, but some may also provide you with support during the transition. Since you can’t predict the care you might eventually need, it’s important to have the flexibility to choose the setting that best fits your needs at any given time.

Many long-term care policies available today can provide you with a choice of where you want to receive care, including:

• At home, with the help of a home health aide or in some cases a family member or friend to assist with daily activities
• In a community setting, such as adult day care services
• At an assisted living facility, where you can receive help with transportation and meals
• In a nursing home, if you need around-the-clock care

Each of these options provides a different level of care depending on how much assistance you need. Receiving care at home is the most popular and preferred option, and some policies even provide benefits that allow you to make home modifications that can help you stay at home longer. Policies that provide home care allow you to receive care from a professional, or possibly a friend or family member if informal care is covered.

While most people hope they won’t ever need to worry about long-term care, the reality is more than half of Americans will need long-term care assistance after age 65.  Women are even more at risk, primarily because they tend to live longer. The thought of not being able to care for yourself can be difficult and creating a plan for care can be daunting. However, it’s best to not let long-term care planning get pushed aside, because your age and health both factor into whether you’ll qualify for insurance and how much you’ll pay for coverage.

 By including long-term care in your retirement planning, you’ll have the peace of mind that you’ve taken the steps to help protect your family from the financial and emotional impact of a long-term care event. Take the time to research available options, decide how much coverage you need based on estimated costs, and create a plan that will give you the flexibility to choose where and how you receive care. If you need additional information, contact a New York Life agent to find out more about our solutions.

This educational third-party article is provided as a courtesy by Barry J. Bruno, CLU, ChFC, Agent, (CA Insurance Lic. #OB65966) and Daniel D. Bruno, Agent, (CA Insurance Lic. #4097332) New York Life Insurance Company. To learn more about the information or topics discussed, please contact Barry or Dan at Bruno & Bruno Financial Services LLC 518.587.9295 or email: barry@brunofs.com or dan@brunofs.com. Bruno & Bruno Financial Services LLC is not owned or operated by New York Life Insurance Company

GLENS FALLS — The Arrow Family of Companies is pleased to announce the appointment of Leslie Munger to Director of Compliance and Risk. 

Munger will be responsible for all compliance and risk functions for the Arrow Family Companies including Arrow Financial Corporation, Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company, Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company, and Upstate Agency, LLC. In her new role, Munger will lead corporate enterprise risk management and oversee information security, fraud, and regulatory compliance for the company. 

Ms. Munger started with the company in 2007 as Assistant Compliance Officer and most recently served as Vice President Compliance Manager. 

DENVER, CO — The financial Planning Association® (FPA®) has announced that the Board of Directors elected James, Lee CFP®, as the 2022 President-elect for a one-year term. Lee’s term will begin Jan. 1, 2022, succeeding incoming 2022 FPA President Dennis Moore, MBA, CFP®.

Lee is president of Lee Investment Management in Saratoga Springs, which he established in 1998 to provide clients with independent financial planning and investment advice. A passionate volunteer in the financial planning profession, Lee is currently completing a three-year term on the FPA Board of Directors. 

LATHAM — Cardona’s Market, a three-generation, family-owned, Italian specialty market and caterer for more than 75 years, will bring its high-quality Italian products, scratch cooking, and traditional fresh-from-the-kitchen dishes to Latham area residents with the grand re-opening of its new store at 9 Cobbee Road. 

With its acquisition of
Roma Foods, Cardona’s also took over the company’s Saratoga Springs market, which has been operating under the Cardona’s banner since June and will undergo its own renovations with an anticipated grand re-opening in late spring 2022.

Cardona’s Market celebrated the grand re-opening of the Latham store with an official “sandwich cutting” featuring a four-foot “Frank B.” sandwich, which is named in honor of Frank Bolognino, the second-generation owner of Roma Foods Importing Company along with his brothers, John, Peter, and Paul. 

The centerpiece of the newly remodeled market, which is now operating under the Cardona’s banner following the acquisition of Roma Foods Importing Company this past spring, is the signature Cardona’s hot table, offering more than a dozen dishes which rotate daily, such as classic Italian recipes as well as daily and seasonal specials. 

The Latham market will also feature a full-scale commercial kitchen to accommodate catering orders and operations. In line with the market’s rich traditions, Cardona’s Latham will offer an array of fine Italian import goods; restaurant-quality grab-and-go meals; artisan sandwiches and salads; homemade sauces and famous meatballs. 

“We are thrilled to celebrate the grand-reopening of our newest location and excited to bring the quality and convenience of Cardona’s Market to the Latham community,” said Cardona’s Market Owner August Cardona. “As a three-generation family-owned and operated business, we take pride in offering the finest products, fresh hand-crafted sandwiches and authentic Italian dishes using our famous recipes that date back for generations. We are honored to have the opportunity to share our rich family traditions and menu offerings with our neighbors in the Latham community.” 

Current hours for the Cardona’s Market locations in Latham and Saratoga Springs are Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Latham market is also open on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Albany location is open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Both the Albany and Saratoga Springs markets are closed on Sundays. 

For more information about Cardona’s Market, call 518-434-4838 or visit www.CardonasMarket.com 

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the return of the 2021 B2B Expo. The region’s largest networking event will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021, attracting organizations from a variety of industries representing the private, non-profit, and public sectors. 

“As vaccinations continue to trend upward in our region, we’re excited to bring the B2B Expo back to our community,” said Todd Shimkus, CEE, President of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce. “We invite every business and non-profit in Saratoga County to join us for a hands-on, interactive day of networking to increase collaboration among our local business community.” 

The 2021 B2B Expo will be held at the Saratoga Springs City Center and will be open to local businesses and the public from 3:30 to 7 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with fellow local business owners and professionals to gain exposure and find future partners to collaborate with. 

Throughout the years, participating businesses and sponsor organizations have turned to the Chamber’s B2B Expo as Upstate New York’s premier showcase for the technologies, products, and services that represent our community.

“Incorporating community leaders, professionals, and interested participants at all levels, the B2B Expo serves as an unparalleled marketing, branding, and communication resource for regional collaboration,” said Howard S. Foote, UHY, Office Managing Director – Capital Region. 

“The B2B Expo is an all-around great networking event, providing the opportunity to give back to local businesses, which we all need to do during these difficult times,” said Jamie Kennedy, Owner, KPM Restoration. “This is a great way to get involved in our community.” 

Attendees are encouraged to register ahead of time. Active Chamber members will enjoy complimentary admission, and attendance for others will be $5 and a business card at the door. 

For more information on how to become a sponsor, book a booth, or register as an attendee, please visit www.chamber.saratoga.org/events/details/2021-saratoga-county-chamber-of-commerce-b2b-expo-41687?calendarMonth=2021-10-01 or email Andrea Cole at acole@saratoga.org. 

The Chamber would like to thank the following sponsors for making the 2021 B2B Expo possible. Presenting sponsors: Adirondack Trust Company, UHY LLP, and Crown Castle Fiber. Diamond Sponsors: ADKtechs and RIP Group. Gold Sponsors: Academy of the Holy Names, Albany Firewolves, Interactive Media Consulting (imc), National Grid, NBT Bank, NBT Insurance Agency, Red Roof Inn, Spectrum Reach, The Wesley Community, Times Union, KPM Restoration, and Arnoff Moving and Storage. 

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Drs. Meghan Monthie and Bernard P. Possidente have joined Saratoga Hospital Medical Group Primary Care – Scotia-Glenville. Both have strong ties to the region. 

Monthie came to the Capital Region to attend Siena College and has remained here ever since. She earned her medical degree from Albany Medical College and completed an internship and residency in family medicine at Albany Medical Center Hospital. She is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. 

Possidente was raised in Greenfield and graduated from Skidmore College. After earning a medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Pennsylvania, Possidente returned to the Capital Region to complete a residency in family medicine at Ellis Medicine in Schenectady. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians. Possidente is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and American Osteopathic Association. 

Monthie and Possidente see patients at 112 Charlton Road, Ballston Lake. For an appointment, call 518-399-7723. To learn more, go to www.SaratogaHospital.org.