Columbia and Greene County Chambers to Host Superintendents Brunch

The Columbia and Greene County Chambers of Commerce will host the 6th Annual Columbia and Greene County Superintendent’s Brunch on Thursday, August 19 from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm.  Join us to hear about the future of Education in Columbia and Greene Counties.

Join us to hear about “The Future of Education in Columbia and Greene Counties”.  Invited speakers are Columbia-Greene Community College President, James Campion and Questar III Superintendent, Dr. James Baldwin.  We have asked them each to speak on what their institutions are doing to prepare students for the work place and what they see as trends in education. 

The purpose of the brunch is to bring business and education leaders together to discuss collaboration and opportunities for graduating students at local companies.  Other topics discussed will include: an overview of Chamber programs including the B.E.S.T. Program and Pathways to Employment program. The brunch will end with a time for local education and business leaders to network.

The program will be held from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm at Columbia-Greene Community College in the Student Center.  The cost of the breakfast is $18.  Columbia-Greene Community College is located at 4400 Route 23 in Hudson. Please contact the Columbia County Chamber at 828-4417 to make a reservation by Monday, August 16.

A. Colarusso & Son, Crawford & Associates Engineering & Land Surveying, E.P. Nevins Insurance Agency, Inc., First Niagara Bank, Kinderhook Bank and Taconic are Major Sponsors of the Event.  Chatham Courier/Register Star, Clear Channel Radio and Midhudsonmedia are Media Sponsors.  The Bank of Greene County, Columbia-Greene Community College, and Fidelis Care are 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.