Midhudsonmedia and Mid-Hudson Cable Host

Chamber Holiday Business After Hours

Hudson, NY, – Over 200 Chamber members attended the Holiday Business After Hours on December 7 hosted by Midhudsonmedia and Mid-Hudson Cable.  The 2005-2006 Chamber Chairman Rick Bianchi of Shallo, Galluscio, Bianchi & Fucito, CPAs, PC highlighted some of the 2006 accomplishments of the Chamber.  Under Mr. Bianchi's leadership the Chamber supported business growth, took positions on projects throughout the County, held events to connect hundreds of members with elected officials, built a stronger Chamber by welcoming over 150 new members and expanded member benefits.

Mr. Bianchi was pleased to introduce John Maiuri of Dunn Builders Supply as the 2007-2008 Chairman of the Chamber.  Mr. Maiuri was very enthusiastic about the coming two years and looked forward to working with the members and continuing to build the Chamber.  Under Mr. Maiuri's leadership the Chamber will adopt the Columbia County Leadership program, continue to improve on successful events such as the Buy Local Business Expo and develop benefits that make the Chamber an essential tool for all local businesses.  The Chamber will strive to take a leadership role on the issues that matter to Columbia County business.  Click here to view the photo gallery.

Midhudsonmedia Center located in the Historic St. John's Hall 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.

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.