Business Updates
At
the Excellence in Business Awards and Showcase on June 15,
David Scott of Pro Printers was presented with the award for
Business Person of the Year. David would like to thank
the members of the Chamber for selecting him for the award.
He was truly amazed and blessed to receive such an
award. David is a proud member of the Chamber and appreciates
the support he receives from the Chamber and the community.
For more information about Pro Printers call David
at (518) 828-3278 or visit their website at www.pro-printers.com.
Congratulations to Ed Herrington, Inc. on celebrating
100 years of business and family ownership. The family
owned building supply company is proud that 100 years after
their founding, they still believe in and practice the same
principles of customer service that made Herrington's a success
a century ago. To mark the 100th anniversary, Herrington's
is presenting a sweepstakes for its customers. By filling
out an entry form at any Herrington's location, customers
have a chance to win a variety of prizes. For more information
about Ed Herrington, Inc. call (518) 325-3131 or visit their
website at www.herringtons.com.
TransFirst, a leading provider of transaction processing
services and payment enabling technologies, has announced
that The Bank of Greene County is the number one agent bank
ranked by processing volume in New York State for 2005.
The Bank has posted one of the largest increases in processing
volume, for a bank of its asset size, of any financial institution
within TransFirst's portfolio. Through its partnership
with Transfirst, The Bank of Greene County offers its merchant
customers a wide range of processing capabilities such as
free use of basic equipment, competitive rates with no hidden
fees, a 24-hour, seven-days-a-week technical help desk, guaranteed
48-hour settlement of accounts, and instant access to TransLink
Business Services. For more information about The Bank
of Greene County call (518) 943-0742 or visit their website
at www.thebankofgreenecounty.com.
The Landmarks Visitor Center officially opened on Memorial
Day weekend at 547 Warren Street in Hudson. Seven Columbia
and Greene County organizations have joined forces to create
the Center and is the result of an innovative partnership
between The Olana Partnership, Columbia County Department
of Tourism, Friends of Clermont, Martin Van Buren National
Historic Site, Columbia County Historical Society, Shaker
Museum and Library and Cedar Grove. The organizations
hope to publicize their sites to both tourists and the local
community. Along with educational programs and events,
the Center includes a retail shop featuring merchandise from
member organizations, a wide selection of local history books,
and much more. The Center is open seven days a week
from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm throughout the summer. For
more information about the Landmarks Visitor Center contact
the Tourism Department at (518) 828-3375 or visit their website
at www.columbiacountyny.org.
Stageworks/Hudson
is pleased to introduce the Ultimate Flex Pass. Come
to Stageworks any way you want. Tickets are reserved
on a per-show basis. Use one ticket for each show, all
for the same show or any combination in-between. The
Ultimate Flex Pass lets you choose the plays and dates you
want. Although seating is not guaranteed until you book
your ticket, Ultimate Flex Pass holders enjoy all the benefits
of subscribing including the Subscriber Dining Card and Theaters
Supporting Theaters Gift Coupon. The Ultimate 3 ticket
Flex Pass is $66 and the Ultimate 6 ticket Flex Pass
is $125. The offers ends July 11. For more information
about Stageworks/Hudson call (518) 822-9667 or visit their
website at www.stageworkshudson.org.
Community
Events
On
Sunday, July 2 the Columbia County Fairgrounds will open for
Family Fest in celebration of Independence
Day. Enjoy free children's rides, climbing wall, arts
and crafts, pony rides, hay maze, live music and fireworks.
The gates open at 3:00 pm and fireworks are at 9:30 pm.
For more information about the Columbia County Fairgrounds
call (518) 392-2121 or visit their website at www.columbiafair.com.
The Kinderhook Business and Professional Association will
host the annual People's Parade on Tuesday,
July 4. The parade kicks off at 11:00 am from Rothermel
Park in Kinderhook and will be held rain or shine. Make
your own float. Decorate your car, stroller, wagon,
garden tractor, lawn mower or bike. Anything you can
push or ride, and decorate with good old American Pride!
Everyone is invited to participate or bring a chair to relax
and watch the parade from the sidelines. For more information
about the Village of Kinderhook (518) 758-9882 or visit their
website at http://village.kinderhookny.us/index.htm.
The Columbia Arts Team will host a number of Summer
Coffeehouse concerts throughout July and August.
They are held at the American Legion Hall on Route 344 in
Copake Falls. July 13 is the Singer/Songwriter Coffeehouse
and July 27 is the Jazz/Blues Coffeehouse featuring The Karl
Easton Trio, Hoo Doo Rhythm Dogs and more. For more
information about Columbia Arts Team call (518) 325-3045 or
visit their website at www.columbiaartsteam.org.
Check
out the Chamber's Ten Things To Do This Month
in Columbia County on the homepage at www.columbiachamber-ny.com.
A Ten Things To Do e-newsletter will be sent out monthly beginning
in July. If you would like to sign up for the newsletter
or add an event to the August list, please contact Cheryl
Meenagh at cmeenagh@columbiachamber-ny.com.
School
Information
Hawthorne Valley School will be running a July Kinder
Camp for children ages 4-7. Let your child
experience the riches of Hawthorne Valley in the summertime!
Activities will include nature crafts, songs, and stories;
sand and water play; and hikes and adventures in the fields,
forests, streams and farm of our beautiful 400-acre campus.
The camp will be offered in 1-week sessions from 9:00 am to
1:00 pm, Monday through Friday. The fee for each week
is $120. For more information about Hawthorne Valley
Association call (518) 672-7092 or visit their website site
at www.hawthornevalleyschool.org.
If
you would like to submit information for the member news section
please email cmeenagh@columbiachamber-ny.com.
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| July
and August Chamber Events |
July
Events
Business After Hours - July 12
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Columbia County Fairgrounds
Route 66, Chatham
Reservations
are not required, but appreciated. Please contact the
Chamber if you plan to attend.
Hudson River Boat
Cruise - July 20
5:00
- 5:30 pm - Pre-boarding reception
6:00
pm - Boat sets sail
Depart from Hudson Waterfront Park
Early bird rate is $45 through July 14
Reservations are required.
Please
click here for our 2006 Chamber Calendar.
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August
Events
Columbia-Greene Superintendents Breakfast
August 22
7:30 - 9:00 am
Columbia-Greene Community College
4400 Route 23, Hudson
The
cost is $15.
Reservations are required by August 18.
Networking Luncheon
- August 23
12:00 - 1:30 pm
Additional networking until 2:00 pm
Bridges at the St. Charles Hotel
16-18 Park Place, Hudson
$18 members/$22
non-members
Reservations are required by August 18.
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