For details on upcoming Veterans Business Council events, visit the
Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce Events Calendar.
The Mission of Veterans Business Council (VBC)
The mission of the Veterans Business Council of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce is to facilitate opportunities for our military veterans residing in Saratoga County. Efforts include connecting them with the business community to enhance their knowledge of employment opportunities, job or entrepreneurial training, and new business development. The Council also seeks additional opportunities in support of our local veterans.
Please use the button below to make a donation to support the mission of the Veterans Business Council.
2025 Sponsors of the VBC - Valor Level
VBC Programs, Events and Initiatives
Meet and Greet Events
Held multiple times per year, these events provide opportunity for organizations and individuals interested in supporting Veterans to network and hear from like-minded organizations. These events are posted on the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce event calendar.
Veteran and Military Job Fairs
Typically held in coordination with the local Naval base or partner organizations, these job fairs are focused on providing Veterans, dependents and active-duty service members with connections to regional career opportunities. These events are posted on the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce event calendar.
VBC Veterans Breakfast
Held in late October or early November each year, this annual gathering honors Veterans and features a keynote speaker during a breakfast of celebration, ceremony and camaraderie.
The 2025 Veterans Breakfast is scheduled for Wednesday, November 5th at the Holiday Inn in Saratoga Springs.
VBC Jamboree
Cornhole Tournament, BBQ and Live Music
Held in the Spring, this event is one of the primary annual fundraisers for the work of the Veterans Business Council. The 2025 date is Thursday, May 15. Please visit this page for more information.
VBC Membership Roster
Below is a list of the current members of the Chamber's Veterans Business Council. You can also contact Greg Dixon at the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce for more information at 518-584-3255 or GDixon@Saratoga.Org.
Dr. Joe Juracka, Chair, Navy, Smiles for Life Dental Care
Mark O'Rourke, Vice Chair, Army, Saratoga: The Turning Point Film
Daniel Beecher, Secretary, Marine Corps, Howard Hanna Real Estate
Sean Dion, Treasurer, Air Force, Mr. Electric of Queensbury
Jason Collins, Immediate Past Chair, Navy, Naval Support Facility Saratoga Springs Fleet and Family Support Center
Zach Cramer, Army, JP Mangione
Dave Cummings, Army, Run at Saratoga, Past member of Board of Directors for Saratoga County Chamber
David Earsing, Navy, Transition Assistance Advisors
Chris Homicz, Marine Corps, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Michael Kennedy, Navy, Saratoga Bridges
Bob Nevins, Army, Alliance180
Keith Prairie, Navy, Martins Point Health Care
Yashira Rodriguez, Army, Veterans Connect of the RCC
Brian Sherman, Army, Retired
Kyle Solakian, Navy, Applied Materials
JoAnn Swapp, Navy, SaratogaWine.com
Robert Van Pelt, Army, AUSA Capital District of NY Chapter
Naval Support Facility Liaison:
LT Peter Hanley
Staff Liaisons:
Andrea Mulholland, Saratoga County Chamber, amulholland@saratoga.org
Greg Dixon, Army, Saratoga County Chamber, gdixon@saratoga.org