Chamber Announces Award Recipients for

Excellence in Business Awards and Showcase

Hudson, NY, June 19, 2006 – The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce announced the award recipients of the 2006 Excellence in Business Awards and Showcase at Stageworks/Hudson on Thursday, June 15. The Business Showcase and Awards Ceremony was attended by over 100 local business people and recognized all of the nominees and award recipients.  Please click here to view the photo gallery.

The following are the 2006 Award Recipients:

Business Person of the Year:

David Scott – Pro Printers

Most Promising New Business:

The Spotty Dog Books & Ale

Small Company of the Year:

Camphill Village USA

Large Company of the Year:

Columbia-Greene Community College

Community Service Award:

COARC

Sharon Palmer was recognized with the Tourism Achievement Award. The Tourism Achievement Award recognizes an individual for their dedication in advancing tourism efforts in Columbia County. Attendees of the event enjoyed a wine tasting by Hudson Wine Merchants, a beer tasting by C.H. Evans Brewing Company and hors d'oeuvres tasting by Maxie's Bistro during the business showcase.

National Union Bank of Kinderhook and First Niagara Bank were Major Sponsors of the event. Midhudsonmedia and The Register Star/Chatham Courier were Media Sponsors of the event. Blass Communications, LLC, Columbia Hudson Partnership and Taconic Farms, Inc. were Silver Sponsors. The Bank of Greene County, Dunn Builders Supply and Shallo, Galluscio, Bianchi & Fucito, CPAs, PC were Brass 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.