Local Business Lending a Hand in Disaster Relief Efforts

Columbia County Chamber member GNH Lumber was devastated by flood water in their Windham locations.  To assist this local business, please contact the National Retail Lumberman's Association (NRLA) at (518) 286-1010.  Also, donated manpower is greatly appreciated at their Greenville location to help clean salvageable equipment.  Contact Genn Hagen of GNH Lumber at (518) 966-5333.

Donations are being gathered to help the people of Windham and Prattsville that are in need as a result of Hurricane Irene:

Village Dodge, Inc. 819, Hudson, NY 12534 will be a Columbia County drop off location for any donations for the mountain top relief. They will not accept any money - looking for water, clean cloths, blankets, canned goods non-perishable food.  For information call (518) 828-1585 and ask for Erik or Bo.

Ed Herrington, Inc. has generously offered their Chatham and Hudson sites as drop points for donations.

For more information on what you can do to help, call Dave Colby at the Chamber at (518) 828-4417.

Attend the Regional Economic Development Council Meeting Forum - September 6

Chamber President, David Colby will be a Guest Speaker at a public forum for The Capital Region Economic Development Council (CREDC) on Tuesday, September 6 in the Saland Forum at Columbia-Greene Community College at 6:30 pm.  The Chamber urges the local business community to attend this important event to give your input. This is the first of three community sessions in our region.  Please click here for further information.

Last Chance - 2012 Chamber Directory

Reach more than 3,500 business decision makers by advertising in the 2012 Chamber Membership Directory.  Don't miss out!  Call Carol Patterson at the Chamber at (518) 828-4417 or e-mail her at cpatterson@columbiachamber-ny.com.

Fingar Insurance Business After Hours - September 8

Join the Chamber to help Fingar Insurance celebrate 80 years in Business at their Business After Hours on Thursday, September 8 in Germantown from 5:00 - 7:00 pm.  Business After Hours offer excellent networking opportunities for area business people.  All members of the business community are invited to attend. Their Germantown office is located on 1 Church Ave.

County Supervisors/Leadership Columbia County Alumni Reception – September 14

All public officials and Chamber members are invited to attend the annual County Supervisor’s Reception/Business After Hours on Wednesday, September 14 from 5:00 to 7:00pm. The Chamber holds this annual event to express their gratitude to the Columbia County Board of Supervisors. We encourage members to take this opportunity to network with your community leaders and the new Leadership Columbia County Class of 2011-12.  We are celebrating 20 years of Leadership Columbia County.  The event will be held at the Chamber Office and is free of charge.

Tech Seminar on QR Codes - September 20

What are QR Codes and How Can You Use Them to Grow Your Business – Mobile Internet usage is exploding and incorporating QR codes into your printed materials helps bridge the marketing gap between your printed materials and online messages. In this session, Ryan Scott from Pro Printers in Hudson, NY, will explain what a QR code is, what it does, and how you can start using QR codes immediately to help grow your business! On Tuesday, September 20 from 7:30 - 9:00 am come learn about this exciting technology in a relaxed atmosphere at the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce's new home located at 1 North Front Street, Hudson. Call Amy at 518.828.4417 to register or go to www.pro-printers.com from your smartphone and use the form in the “Events” section

Apple Picking, Tour, Networking and Young Professionals - September 21

Columbia County Young Professionals will be hosting their next networking event on Wednesday, September 21 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at Fix Bros Fruit Farm in Hudson.  All are welcom to attend.  Reservations are not necessary, but appreciated.  For more information call the Chamber at (518) 828-4417 or visit Columbia County Young Professionals on Facebook.

Register for Buy Local Business Expo - September 22

The Buy Local Business Expo will be held on Thursday, September 22 at Basilica Hudson. The Expo will run from 4:00 to 7:00pm and will showcase Local Food, Local Beer, Local Wine and Local Business to Columbia and Greene County businesses and residents. Reserve early as there is only a limited number of booths available. Booth prices start at $149 for members. Sponsorship of the event starts at $249. Don’t miss this opportunity to promote your business to hundreds of local residents. Please click here for an application.

Customer Loyalty Workshop with Jerry Posner - October 20

"The Greens" at Copake Country Club Business After Hours - October 27

Join the Chamber as "The Greens" at Copake Country Club as they host a Business After Hours on Thursday, October 27 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm.  Business After Hours offer excellent networking opportunities for area business people.  Copake Country Club’s stunningly designed 18-hole Golf Course is enveloped by the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains, the shores of Copake Lake, and the unequalled vistas of Columbia County in upstate New York.  A brilliant dining experience awaits you at The Greens—a restaurant and bar serving club fare and finely prepared American cuisine.  All members of the business community are invited to attend. Reservations are not required, but appreciated.

2011 Sponsorship Opportunities