Chamber and Leadership Alumni to Host After Hours at Mexican Radio

Hudson, NY, January 5, 2005 - The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce and Leadership Columbia County Alumni Association will host a Business After Hours at Mexican Radio for the Chamber members, Leadership Alumni and their guests on Wednesday, January 19, 2005 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Mexican Radio is located at 537 Warren Street in Hudson. Please call the Chamber at (518) 828-4417 for directions.

Mexican Radio began its life in 1996 as a "jaunty candlelit shoebox" in Little Italy, NYC. In June 2003, Mexican Radio opened its upstate location, in Hudson , and the response has been warm and embracing. Mexican Radio's fabulous food and delicious margaritas are drawing crowds from Albany, Poughkeepsie, Woodstock, Connecticut, the Berkshires, and Columbia and Greene Counties. With over 30 local employees, Mexican Radio Hudson continues the company tradition of being a community-committed organization. The front section of the Hudson restaurant again gives tribute to the tiny storefront where it all began nine years ago.

Business After Hours' offer excellent networking opportunities for area business people. All members of the business community are invited to attend this business event. There is no cost to attend but guests are encouraged to contact the Chamber at (518) 828-4417 if they plan to attend.

Leadership Columbia County is a dynamic, community-based program designed to develop informed, action-oriented leaders to meet the future challenges of our area. The goals of the program are to provide Columbia County with an expanding pool of informed, community leaders, to develop and channel the leadership skills of key individuals in business, government, education and community services, and to create greater awareness and understanding of Columbia County's characteristics, needs and resources all through guest speakers, panels, tours and group problem-solving exercises.

The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce, with its 850 members, acts as the principal advocate for Columbia County business. The Chamber is active in government and community affairs as it promotes planned economic growth and development consistent with community needs and interest and provides programs and services for businesses both large and small to help them grow and prosper. 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.