Firemen's Home Hosts Chamber County Supervisor's Reception

Hudson, NY – With over 60 people in attendance the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual County Supervisor’s Reception on September 12 at the Firemen’s Home in Hudson. Click here to view the photo gallery.

The Chamber introduced the Gerald R. Simons Scholarship Fund for the Leadership Columbia County program in honor of the County leader. Gerry was a long-time supporter of the program and his support was vital to the first 15 years. The LCC scholarship recipients include: Liz Beals, Beth’s Farm Kitchen, Greta Boeringer, Hudson Area Association Library and Cecelia Karashay, USDA- Farm Service Agency.

It was also announced that in January, the Chamber will introduce the “Guide to Growing a Business in Columbia County”. The Chamber plans to partner with town boards, county supervisors and the Columbia Hudson Partnership to create a guide that makes it easier for business to navigate their way to success.

First Niagara Bank and Kinderhook Bank were Major Sponsors of the event. Midhudsonmedia and The Register-Star/Chatham Courier were Media Sponsors. Rapport, Meyers, Whitbeck, Shaw & Rodenhausen, Rip Van Winkle Tobacco-Free Coalition and Sneeringer Monahan Provost Redgrave Title Agency were Title Sponsors. The Columbia Hudson Partnership, Freeman Howard, PC, Crawford & Associates and the Kleeber Agency, Inc. were Contributing Sponsors. The Bank of Greene County and Dunn Builders Supply were Supporting Sponsors.

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.