Chamber Supports Initiative to Help Chambers Affected by Hurricane Katrina

Hudson , NY – The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors will support the American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) initiative to help Chambers of Commerce in the Gulf Coast Region that were devastated by Hurricane Katrina. ACCE asked Chambers across the nation to donate $1 per Chamber member. The Columbia County Chamber will donate $850.

ACCE created this Chamber-to-Chamber disaster relief fund to help Chambers in need after Hurricane Katrina ripped through a number of communities along the Mississippi and Louisiana Gulf Coasts . The Chambers that experienced the worst elements of the storm lost Chamber buildings, company records, and significant portions of their business communities, among other things. Eighteen Chambers were affected by Hurricane Katrina. Money is being collected with the purpose of setting up temporary occupancy for the affected chambers and providing them with the resources to meet their members' and communities needs, going forward.

The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce, with its 850 members, is the leading voice of business in Columbia County , providing advocacy, promotional and benefit solutions for its members. Those seeking more information concerning the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce and membership can contact the Chamber at (518) 828-4417 or visit the website at www.columbiachamber-ny.com.

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