Chamber Announces Award Recipients for Excellence in Business Awards and Showcase

Hudson, NY, June 13, 2008 – The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce announced the award recipients of the 2008 Excellence in Business Awards and Showcase on Thursday, June 12, 2008 at Columbia-Greene Community College . The Business Showcase and Awards Ceremony was attended by over 80 local business people and recognized all of the nominees and award recipients.

The following are the 2008 Award Recipients:

Business Person of the Year:

David Crawford – Crawford and Associates

Most Promising New Business:

Hudson-Chatham Winery

Small Company of the Year:

Metzwood Harder Insurance

Large Company of the Year:

Richmor Aviation, Inc.

Community Service Award:

Chatham Business Alliance

The event celebrates the many accomplishments that businesses make to Columbia County each year. The Chamber is proud to celebrate business excellence in Columbia County and recognize businesses for their efforts. In addition to the awards ceremony attendees were able to sample wonderful hors d'oeuvres and beverages provided by the college during the business showcase.

First Niagara Bank, Kinderhook Bank and Taconic Farms, Inc. were Major Sponsors of the event. Midhudsonmedia and The Register-Star/Chatham Courier were Media Sponsors. Columbia Hudson Partnership and EP Nevins Insurance Agency were Contributing Sponsors. The Bank of Greene County, Chatham Properties and Shallo, Galluscio, Bianchi & Fucito, CPAs, PC, 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.