Midhudsomedia and Mid-Hudson Cable to Host

Chamber Holiday Business After Hours

Hudson, NY, – Midhudsonmedia and Mid-Hudson Cable will host a Holiday Business After Hours for Columbia County Chamber of Commerce members and their guests on Thursday, December 7 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. The Chamber will be introducing the 2007-2008 Chairman, the 2007 Board of Directors and unveiling the 2007 Directory and Community Guide.

Midhudsonmedia provides innovative communications solutions for the convergence of video, print, web and emerging digital technologies. Their experienced staff of creative and technical specialists integrates cutting edge media solutions that deliver results. Midhudsonmedia is a recipient of Historic Hudson's award for best adaptive use of a historical structure. The Midhudsonmedia Center is a fully restored turn of the century meeting hall. The Center is broadband enabled and features a broadcast production studio, digital post production and encoding workstations, co-location web hosting facility, media console with satellite receive and live webcast capabilities, antique billiard room, and conference room with fireplace. They are also a 2001 recipient of the Chamber's Crystal Apple Award. Since 1998, their company has brought the concept of convergence to clients with a great success rate.

Mid-Hudson Cable founded in 1971 currently operates in 23 communities in Columbia , Greene and Albany counties. Mid-Hudson offers Interdicted technology which eliminates the need of an addressable converter for each subscriber's television receiver. Therefore, allowing Mid-Hudson to offer whole house service without the need for multiple addressable converters. This factor, along with local area channels and free service calls, has made Mid-Hudson Cable very competitive with satellite dishes being offered in the area. They offer a variety of services including cable television, Digital Cable services, Movies on Demand, Digital Video Recording, High Speed Internet Access, Cable Phone and High Definition programming. At Mid-Hudson Cable they work as a team and are constantly striving to solve problems for their customers and to provide additional support and training in an effort to provide their customers with exceptional service.

Business After Hours offer excellent networking opportunities for area business people. All members of the business community are invited to attend this business event. Light refreshments, tours and hors d'oeuvres will be provided. The Midhudsonmedia Center is located in the Historic St. John's Hall at 30 South 3rd Street in Hudson. Please call the Chamber for directions. There is no cost to attend but guests are encouraged to contact the Chamber for reservations at (518) 828-4417.

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.