On March 15, 2012 at Space 360 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm there will be an Image, BRANDING & Hospitality - Business Development Panel Discussion. The event is free to Columbia County Members and $25 to non-members.  This event is sponsored by the Chamber, Space 360 and Destination Bride, LLC. 

The panel discussion will be mediated by Lisa Light of Destination Bride, LLC.  Topics of conversation will be:

• How image and branding either attract or discourage business.
• How to create a winning image and brand that promotes business growth.
• The importance of individual business branding to a  local economy.
• Winning Websites.
• The importance of Social Media.
• How hospitality converts first time business to repeat business.

Guest speakers will be a Representative from Mazzone Hospitaltiy; Carl Pratt, former GM of Canyon Ranch and current GM of Cranwell Resort in the Berkshires;  Andy King, chef, author, owner of Front Street Guest House; Mark Orton, Marketing expert and Riverside Business Coach and Rebecca Ashby, The Pink Orange.

Please call the Chamber at (518) 828-4417 to make a reservation by March 12.