
Inside Clifton Park/Halfmoon: A Community Business Forum
Tuesday, September 30, 2025 (8:00 AM - 9:30 AM) (EDT)
Description
Event is open to both Chamber Members and non-Members.
The third annual Inside Clifton Park/Halfmoon community business forum brings together local community and business leaders for a thoughtful and insightful discussion exploring the economic growth of Clifton Park and Halfmoon.
Taking place on Tuesday, September 30, at 8 a.m. at the Clifton Park Center Mall Food Court, join us as the Chamber of Southern Saratoga County hosts this conversation catalyzing ongoing collaborative work to build a stronger economy and more robust community for all. Coffee and refreshments will be served.
Please contact Lauren Cognato at lcognato@capitalregionchamber.com with questions.
By attending, you'll learn from our moderator and panelists as they address topics including:
- How did Bass Pro Shops decide to come to Clifton Park?
- Will economic winds continue to blow favorably on southern Saratoga County and the Capital Region?
- What is driving the growing trend towards renting versus owning a home?
- Is there an emerging segment of our workforce ready to help ease the labor shortage that has reached epidemic proportions in our business community?
Moderator:
- Kelly Catricala, Halfmoon Town Clerk, Co-Owner Catricala Funeral Home, Inc.
Panelists:
- Bryan LaLone, General Manager, Bass Pro Shops® Clifton Park
- Greg Connors, President/CEO, Saratoga Economic Development Corporation
- Bonnie Longden, Family Development Program Manager, CAPTAIN Community Human Services
- Matthew Guidarelli, Founder/Principal, Ascend Real Estate Advisors, advisor to Bruce Tanski Construction & Development
Parking & Entrance
The event will be held in the food court. Please park by Planet Fitness and enter through the mall entrance between Planet Fitness and the DMV as all other mall entrances will be closed.
Presenting Sponsors
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Supporting Sponsors
Hosted by
Light breakfast fare courtesy of Adirondack Basement Systems.
Not yet a Chamber Member and interested in attending future events at the Member rate and other exclusive opportunities for upskilling, networking, and more? Contact us here to learn more.
$15 per person
22 Clifton Country Road
Clifton Park, NY 12065 United States