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MARKETING DIRECTOR Chris Bushee ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Jim Daley ADVERTISING SALES Jim Daley Cindy Durfey Chris Bushee DISTRIBUTION Kim Beatty

13 reasons why choosing to patronize locally owned, independent businesses benefits our community.

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Cover photo by Mare Barker and Maddie Zanetti

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Local shops sell a wide range of great products at affordable prices. Many people fall out of the habit of shopping locally and are then surprised by the range of products and gifts available.

Marketers have done a good job of convincing us that local business equals expensive. If you add travel fees to transfer items and your time, the overall cost is often much higher.

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Local businesses often hire people with a better understanding of the products they are selling and take more time to get to know customers. Local shops and businesses value their customers.

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Small local businesses are the largest employer nationally and in our community, provide the most jobs to residents.

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People don’t like losing shops and services in their communities but don’t equate this to how they spend their money. Most people can get to their local shops easily and this is especially important for the elderly and young generations and those without transportation.

Several studies have shown that when you buy from an independent, locally-owned business, rather than nationally owned businesses, significantly more of your money is used to make purchases from other local businesses, service providers and farms – continuing to strengthen the economic base of the community.

Support Community Groups Non-profit organizations receive an average of 250% more support from smaller business owners than they do from large businesses.

Where we shop, where we eat and have fun – all of it makes our community home. Our one-of-a-kind businesses are an integral part of the distinctive character of this place. Our tourism businesses also benefit. “When people go on vacation they generally seek out destinations that offer them the sense of being someplace, not just any place,” says Richard Moe, president of the National Historic Preservation Trust.

Locally-owned businesses can make more local purchases requiring less transportation and generally set up shop in town or city centers as opposed to developing on the fringe. This generally means contributing less to sprawl, congestion, habitat loss and pollution.

Local businesses are owned by people who live in this community, are less likely to leave, and are more invested in the community’s future.

Local businesses in town centers required comparatively little infrastructure investment and make more efficient use of public services as compared to nationally owned stores entering the community.

A growing body of economic research shows that in an increasingly homogenized world, entrepreneurs and skilled workers are more likely to invest and settle in communities that preserve their one-of-a-kind businesses and distinctive character.

A marketplace of small businesses is the best way to ensure innovation and low prices over the long-term. A multitude of small businesses, each selecting products based on the needs of local customers, guarantees a much broader range of product choices.

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The Gift that Keeps

ON GIVING

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nce you have experienced the joy of starting your car from

afar on frigid winter mornings, it becomes a convenience you won’t want to go without. “But what else can it do for me?” That’s the question Original Soundz of Saratoga customers ask shop owner Vince LaMorticello more than any other he said.

GETTING FIRED UP As the wind picks up and a chill lingers in the air, remote starter season at Original Soundz of Saratoga really starts heating up. Since 1989, Vince has been getting drivers fired up with audio equipment, repairs, and service for all kinds of vehicles, motorcycles, boats, and the cars that he grew up with (that are now considered classics). As technology advanced, cassettes were swapped out with CD players and satellite radios. Back-up cameras, light displays, tire pressure sensors, touch screens, video, and voice-integrated “info-tainment centers” provided a more immersive and dynamic entertainment experience than had ever existed before. Minimizing distortion and maximizing the depth and clarity of the audio experience with subwoofers and amplifiers, once required a team of nine guys in Vince’s Albany store because they spent more time under the hood ensuring the wiring was correct, perfecting speaker placement to balance function and aesthetic appeal. Now, although the technology is more complex, installation is easier because car manufacturers now precut the holes and cover them with a removeable plate. AMPING UP THE INFO Gone too, are the days when you had to worry someone would break into your car to steal your radio, said Vince. Because systems are proprietary and coded to each vehicle, there are very few avenues for resale and the market for stolen radios has dried up. Staying technologically attuned to the times is a continuing education that Vince shares with his customers with information like how the switch to 4G/5G networks nearly a decade ago resulted in older model Mercedes and Volvo models cars (that ran off G3) to need an equipment upgrade just to get their motors remotely running. As technology improved, auto manufacturers installed “builder quality” systems that have decent quality sound, but that audio aficionados often consider inadequate. These systems drain the power from trucks, jeeps, and convertibles that let in a lot of wind when the windows are down. Unless it is broken or not serving you well, Vince said he would rather build on what you have than replace it entirely. MULTIPLYING SOUNDZ EFFECTS The speed at which manufacturers are putting out new components is much faster than it once was, said Vince. He keeps everyday parts in stock to get you going and on your way, and said remote starters can be installed in a day. “Customer satisfaction is the number one reason I’ve stayed in business,” said Vince. “When someone comes in, I take care of their issue and get them back on the road as quick as I can. I’ve built a reputation in this community that has kept me alive. I’m under the Saratoga umbrella. When things went bad (during recessions and the pandemic) they didn’t go bad for us. We just kept plugging along.”

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Since 2013, Original Soundz has been conveniently located at 26 West Avenue in Saratoga Springs, where even large mobile homes can easily pull into their roomy lot. It’s a location that, for Vince, comes with a desire to support other local businesses, even if he has to go out of his way to shop small, he said.

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here, I buy here, and I work here,” "Ilive said Vince. “The cash drawer will fill

itself if you take care of the customer.”

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PUTTING YOU IN CONTROL Whether you want it for the comfort of your growing family, health reasons, or just to keep up with the Jones’, remote starters make life easier in ways that go well beyond preheating (or precooling) the vehicle. Today’s climate control options surpass the standard push button start with a full climate-control system that lets you personalize settings. Additional features, like remote door locking/unlocking, GPS tracking, speed and curfew alerts, radius limits, and “cookie crumbs” (that report where the vehicle has been) offer unparalleled piece of mind. Control your car from the comfort of your home with app enabled devices. Two-way remote starters work from further away (up to three miles!) and run longer (up to 25 minutes) than factory-equipped models.

eginning on Black Friday, Original Soundz of Saratoga is taking $75 off the price of any two-way remote starter or spend $200+ on Black Friday, and receive F20 % off. Not sure what to get the car lover in your life? Bring in the year, make, and model of the vehicle, and get a gift certificate for a gift that keeps on giving.

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GIVING FROM THE of

Heart Saratoga

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CO-OWNERS OF IMPRESSIONS OF SARATOGA AND THE DARK HORSE MERCANTILE.

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ou get what you give and you give what you get,” said Marianne “Mare” Barker,

owner of Impressions of Saratoga. Impressions, the ‘Everything Saratoga Store’, a downtown tradition since 1978, is your local source for quality souvenirs, gifts, toys, apparel, jewelry, and home décor with regional charm. It’s a business where the idea of reciprocity is built in. Impressions leads by example in a community where pride of place is something you wear on your sleeve.

A BEAUTIFUL BUSINESS As the weather cools, and the city slows down, crisp fall days bring tourists into the shop, which today is busy nearly year-round, said Mare. “It’s so different now than when I first opened and the tourist season was eight weeks in the summer. Now, the only season that’s quiet is in the winter during the months of January and February,” she said. While they certainly get a lot of travelers walking into their convenient location at the corner of Broadway and Phila Street in Saratoga Springs, the beauty of their business is also in their ability to keep local customers coming back time and time again.

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WITH MEMORABLE REWARDS By dressing up, handing out candy, and participating in neighborhood celebrations like Fall Fest, presented by the Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association and happening on October 25th, from 12pm – 3pm, Impressions invites families to gather in a fun way. Quaint touches are everywhere in the shop. A pressed penny machine; a wooden dollhouse handmade by Hans Hustedt in 1998; and an early 1900’s carousel horse with a portrait of Yankee, the Barker’s first Springer Spaniel painted by local artist Ed Hepp on the saddle, help create a unique sense of nostalgia and a memorable shopping experience for everyone who walks in. To further inspire customers to keep coming back, Impressions’ generous Loyalty Rewards program awards each member one point for every dollar they spend in the store. Once they’ve earned 250 points, they receive a $25 gift card (that never expires!) It’s super easy to participate in too, with just your name and phone number, whether you purchase in-store or online. Shop on Tuesdays with a reusable bag and you’ll receive an additional 10% off.

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AN EVENTFUL KICK-OFF Thanksgiving, with its focus on family togetherness, is Mare’s favorite holiday. Pleasantly peaceful, it’s followed by the rush of Black Friday, which officially kicks off the holiday shopping season on November 28th this year. From 9am-6pm Impressions of Saratoga’s shoppers can enjoy 20 % discounts throughout the store. On November 29th, the pace slows for Small Business Saturday, a day when neighbors come out to support neighbors and sip hot cider (but there are still lots of great specials to be had). Glittering globes and festive ornaments are plucked from their places among the garland boughs and wrapped up with a bow during December’s annual Victorian Streetwalk, when Impressions’ staff, donned in their Victorian garb, give away samples and host a variety of authors, musicians, and entertainers for a shopping experience unlike any other.

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SPREADING THE HOLIDAY CHEER Collectible limited edition Kitty Keller Designs 24k gold-plated handcrafted cloisonné ornaments mark the season this year, with a design based on the waters of Saratoga. Modern holiday hits, like a retro cool Saratoga potato chip t-shirt are already flying off the shelves. Through a collaboration with the Campaign for Saratoga 250, Impressions now carries a collection of great gifts for the history lover and young adventurer that celebrate Saratoga’s importance as the Turning Point of the Revolutionary War. Beginning this summer, they also started carrying t-shirts to help raise money for the training, boarding, and care of the Saratoga Springs Police Department’s horses. To spread more of Saratoga further around town, Impressions stocks gift shops at the Saratoga Casino Hotel, the Holiday Inn, and the Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center, as well. HEARTFELT GIVING Instead of waiting for the holidays, Impressions fills their Giving Trees year-round. A tree, painted on the wall by the store’s front door, has branches heavy with leaves marking the donations Impressions and their sister store, The Dark Horse Mercantile, give to the community. During the holidays, a tree decorated with tags sold throughout the year in exchange for a $20 donation raises money for gift baskets that will be distributed to Wesley Community residents. Two months ago, at the age of 100, Mare’s own mother passed, making this season bittersweet, but by giving to the other seniors in the community it helps to fill the hole that her mother’s passing left behind, said Mare.

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Blending Joy with Oral Care

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sing the gifts that that they have to help others, Dr. Gregory Dodd, DDS, FAGD of Saratoga Springs Family Dentistry and a community of nine Family Dentistry offices make holiday smiles sparkle brighter across the region. By providing compassionate cosmetic dentistry, restorative dental care, and expert procedures they help patients throughout the tricky holiday season. “The holidays are a good time to visit your dental office because you’re going to be eating a lot and smiling. You want to have your teeth in good shape for all the treats you’re going to be sharing with family and friends,” said Dr. Dodd.

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DENTAL ADVICE FROM DR. HALLOWEEN Also known as Dr. Halloween to his friends and neighbors, Dr. Dodd is expecting as many as 1,500 trick-or-treaters to his elaborately decorated Caroline Street home this year. For twenty years, the good doctor has been setting up eerie encounters and thrilling theatrical displays arranged into various vignettes on his front lawn for Halloween. His fascinating collection of full-size figures are animated with special effects (including with lights and sounds) to captivate the viewer. Creepy clowns, adrenaline spiking grim reapers, fantastical fortune tellers, and even the Ghostbusters vanquishing the Stay Puff Marshmallow Man have made it into his annual one-of-a-kind displays. Be wary of the worst oral offenders, warns Dr. Dodd. Hard candies that let sugar linger in the mouth, gummy bears, and sticky caramels that adhere to teeth, can lead to problems. Sour gummy candies are double the trouble for your teeth, he added, because they are sweet, sticky, and acidic – a dangerous formula. But have no fear, dark chocolate rides in on dark horse (like the one displayed in Dr. Dodd’s Halloween House) to save the day as one of the best treats you can eat. Not only does chocolate dissolve quickly in your mouth, but its anti-bacterial properties can be beneficial to the body and your teeth. SPREADING THE JOY In November, the Family Dentistry Group continues spreading joy in the annual Lighted Tractor Parade in Greenwich, NY. This annual tradition highlights the area’s agricultural roots with a parade of farm equipment decorated in holiday lights. The powerful voice of Dr. Dodd’s daughter, Kelsey Dodd, now 18, earned them the title of “Best Musical Float” in both 2022 and 2023. All those candy cane kisses and gingerbread grins are all that much sweeter on social media and in family photos with a Smile Advantage Membership, a dental care payment plan that covers routine preventative care, including two cleanings and x-rays for one low annual fee. Also included in the plan is a discount on a variety of dental services and products – a percentage off that increases the longer you remain a Family Dentistry Group patient. There is no waiting, and no claims or deductible forms to fill out, making it easier to get the dental care you need if it is something you’ve been putting off. “Now is the best time to go to the dentist because during the holidays, the offices definitely have a much more light-hearted feel and are more stress-free than your typical Tuesday in July might be,” said Dr. Dodd.

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The tree is up, holiday music is playing, and patients arrive with food and gifts in hand, happy to spread the joy through the office’s collection of donated items that will be distributed to (and help to brighten) the lives of local families in need this winter. Greeting cards also grace the Saratoga Springs Family Dentistry office during the holidays. Filled with amazing words of thanks from grateful patients, these wonderful notes express and amplify parents’ gratitude for their children’s smiles. These are children that have often grown up at the office, and the professionals here have been caring for them from the time they are three years old until their first day of college. “We are more than a dental office – we are a part of this community,” he added. “We are neighbors, friends, and family, and during the holidays, we are reminded just how lucky we are to care for, and give back to, the people who make it so special.”

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ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS Holiday shopping at your local dentist office might seem laughable, but at the Family Dentistry offices, you can get a jump on your holiday shopping and inspire a New Year’s resolution to have a healthier smile. Gift certificates for cosmetic enhancements, Invisalign, professional tooth whitening, and even skin treatments like Botox, are all available at Saratoga Springs Family Dentistry. Electric toothbrushes and water flossers are also sold in the offices at discounted rates. With their improved bristle design and high-tech features, today’s electric toothbrushes can reach the hidden plaque and tartar buildup between teeth, stimulate the gums, and remove more bacteria from those hard-toreach places than manual brushes can. “Don’t discount the benefits of a good electric toothbrush. It’s such a better clean. The moment a person walks in the room and I see their teeth, I can tell the difference,” said Dr. Dodd. For more information and to make an appointment, visit https:// saratogaspringsdentists.com

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The Way of Peace

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The Japanese martial art of Aikido is a practice that uses circular motions and joint locks to neutralize aggression. Students learn how to move with intention, not to fight.

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ikido is the un-martial art. It’s more art than martial,” said Tim Cooper, a

fifth-degree blackbelt, and the founder of Aikido Northway, which opened in June. “You learn how to stay strong and meet conflict as it comes to you; how to maintain your center, clarity, focus; and how to deal with the situation in real time.”

Its practical application is something Tim learned from an instructor {with both Aikido and U.S. Air Force combat training} while he was a student at Oberlin College. Since then, he’s spent nearly 10 years living in Japan, and has trained at the Aikido World Headquarters, the Hombu Dojo, in Tokyo. For the past 15 years, Tim has taught Japanese, Asian, and Global History at Siena College. In what he calls his “genesis moment” he asked himself, “What was happiness in premodern Japan?” This question led him on journey to discover how important the pursuit of happiness was to the early Japanese people. He spent the 2023-’24 academic year on sabbatical at Kyoto University and is currently translating 17th century philosopher Kaibara Ekiken’s treatise on contentment. In the Spring, he’ll be leading a travel course examining the nature of happiness in Japan that features private gardens and primeval forests tours. For five years, Tim has also headed up the college’s Aikido classes as part of Siena’s Lifetime Activities program, which strives to combine academic and physical activities that enrich both the head and the heart.

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TRANSCENDING CONFLICT

PRACTICING PEACE

How do you diffuse the situation when a fight is threatening to break out? In Aikido, the ideal warrior is a model of integrity, courage, and character.

Aikido is a practice that combines the energy of gymnastics and the softness of Tai Chi, said Tim, who strives to meet students where they are, and cater lessons to their skill level, age, and abilities, while also incorporating the techniques and experiences he’s had overseas into his practice. By recognizing how trust and fear are two sides of the same coin, he demonstrates how to build character through small steps along the way, teaching you to listen, to fine tune your awareness of the situation, and to pay attention to what your body and posture may be subtly communicating in an already tense encounter.

Once, while having a late night out with friends in a Japanese bar, Tim found himself in the middle of a volatile altercation. “People chose sides, chests were bumped, and words were thrown. They were standing to the left and right of me, nose-to-nose when a hand reached out and grabbed my collar,” said Tim. Instantly, his training came back to him. It was a move he’d practiced a hundred times, and unbelievably, it was happening just the way he’d imagined it might. “I knew I could put his arm into a lock, pin, and subdue him. It would’ve been nothing to drop that person to the street,” said Tim. Instead, time slowed down, he had space to center himself and decide what to do. “The conflict was eventually resolved without anyone coming to blows,” he said.

“You’re pushing up against fear, gradually learning to trust yourself and other people. When you’re able to do that, you’re able to bring your most honest, serene, genuine self into any given situation,” said Tim. “If you’ve ever thought about martial arts but don’t want aggressive competition, we’re the place for you.” THE GREATEST LESSON Among Aikido Northway’s handful of adult students are beginners in their seventies. Using their own bodyweight, as well as wooden weapons to practice sword and staff techniques, these students exercise their bodies while steadying their minds in the clean, calming environment of the Jonesville United Methodist Church, at 963 Main Street, in Clifton Park. “What I like about the location is that it’s central to Saratoga, Saratoga Springs, Clifton Park, and Malta, just three minutes off Exit 10. It’s really marvelous, and the folks at the church have been incredibly helpful and accommodating,” said Tim, an avid traveler and motorcyclist who is proud to call the Capital Region home. The positive energy he’s felt throughout opening the dojo has sustained him, he said, and encouraged him to grow. Now, as a sensei, Tim said his greatest satisfaction stems from watching his students share their enthusiasm for Aikido with one another.

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Aikido Northway’s classes are held Monday evenings. Private sessions are also available. For more information, visit https://www.aikidonorthway.com

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fter 17 years in business, the Saratoga Consignment Studio, an

upscale new and used furniture gallery at 3306 South Broadway, has added the efficiency of a truck company in-house. In September, two facets of an already intricately interwoven world were joined together when the Saratoga Consignment Studio also became a U-Haul Rental Dealer.

Owner Bonnie and Grolley took on the added business venture after being approached by U-Haul to fill a community need. People may need to rent a vehicle to get the furniture they find in the store home, if they are moving, or for a variety of other reasons that make its new home at the Saratoga Consignment Studio’s easy-to-find location a natural fit for the pairing. “It’s a great parallel to the store, a really great addition, and a complement to what we’re already doing,” said Bonnie. “It’s an opportunity for continued growth in the business.”

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TELLING THE STORY YOU WANT, AT A SIGNIFICANT SAVINGS VERSUS BUYING NEW. The fleet of U-Haul vehicles, like the consigned inventory that the community has been cycling through the Saratoga Consignment Studio for nearly two decades, is always changing. “The only consistent thing is inconsistency. There’s always this ebb and flow. Truly, it’s just at the mercy of the needs of the community,” said Bonnie. Right now, customers are gravitating toward transitional pieces they can build from. They want basic pieces with carefully curated interesting pieces incorporated in, she said. “We had a really big run of Pottery Barn and West Elm,” said Bonnie, “and everybody’s houses looked the same, Now, people want to curate their home with very carefully selected pieces.” “Everybody now is hyper-focused on cost (as you would expect with the increases in prices we’ve experienced on everything),” she added. “They’re looking for good quality at really a reasonable price.” GET HIGH-END PIECES FOR LESS Since 2008, Saratoga Consignment Studio’s curated collection of quality consigned furniture has spoken volumes about the community’s economic health. Right now, the Saratoga Consignment Studio is getting in a lot of really great inventory from high-end consignors who will earn a percentage of the sale price, said Bonnie. Their inventory includes hard-to-find McKenzie-Childs Courtley Check pieces, durable Ethan Allen, Restoration Hardware, and Stickley furniture. They have Travers posters by Greg Montgomery, and equestrian art by JC Parker and other fine artists. In addition to an assortment of exquisite furniture and home décor items, they carry everything from lighting and coffee table books, to rugs and mugs.

“People think ‘used’ and they think ‘dirt cheap’ but they’re comparing apples to oranges. If you compare apples to apples you’re getting a good value.” For instance, a luscious green B & B Italia sofa that sells new for $46,000 is priced at just $12,000. While other venues for resale, like Facebook Marketplace, provide the opportunity to score a really good deal once in a while, the financially savvy consumer values the Saratoga Consignment Studio’s steady supply of unique quality finds.

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A WIDE RANGE OF STYLES FOR EVERY OCCASION Instead of selecting the same holiday home accessories that the big box stores have already capitalized on, the Saratoga Consignment Studio showcases timeless pieces, like hand-crafted Ballard Designs deer with simple, yet elegant, bows decorating their graceful necks, during the holidays. Distinctive vintage and architectural salvage combine on the showroom’s two floors of space to create an immersive shopping experience, one that is now enhanced by the ability to also buy pieces online. People have very specific needs and many who fall in love with a piece in the store can now go home, measure the space, and buy the item online before someone else can snatch it up. If you’re short on time, you can preview the inventory before going in, or buy it online without ever stepping foot inside.

he Saratoga Consignment Studio’s collection of new and gently used

pieces has come together from a variety of sources. Because Bonnie doesn’t own the inventory but simply stewards it for a steady stream of clientele, she always strives to reach a balance between the buyer and the seller, she said, and to settle on resale arrangements that work for them both. For a look at what’s new, follow @SCSDecor on Facebook, and @saratogaconsignmentstudio on Instagram. Shop their inventory online from the comfort of your home by visiting https://scsdecor.com