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The Chamber is pleased
to announce Lippera's at the Chatham House as the recipient
of the 17th Annual Crystal Apple Award. The six finalists
included CMI-DRA Imaging, Finnish Line Fitness Centers, Furniture
Plus, Lippera's at the Chatham House, Pro Printers and Stair
Galleries and Restorations, Inc. The Gala was held on
February 24 at Stair Galleries. This event was sponsored
by National Union Bank of Kinderhook, First Niagara Bank, Midhudsonmedia,
The Register Star/Chatham Courier, Columbia Hudson Partnership,
Fingar Insurance, Taconic Farms, Inc., Chatham Properties, Connor,
Curran & Schram, PC, Dunn Builders Supply , Germantown Telephone
Company/Valstar, Inc., The Independent Newspaper and Shallo,
Galluscio, Bianchi & Fucito, CPAs, PC. Please
click here for more information. |
This informal
luncheon series is sponsored by the Tourism Committee of the
Chamber of Commerce. The second luncheon for local tourism
leaders will be held on Wednesday, March 8 at 12:00 pm at The
Blue Plate Restaurant. A presentation will be given by
Lindenwald. Curator Patricia West will share her perspective
on the recent renovation of the Martin Van Buren home.
A light luncheon will be provided. The cost of the luncheon
is $15. Attendance will be limited. The next luncheon
date will be May 10th. Please
contact the Chamber to reserve today. |
The Agriculture Committee
of the Chamber will host an Agricultural Brunch on Wednesday,
March 15, 2006 from 11:00 - 12:30 pm. The brunch will
feature a panel of speakers including: Weir Stewart, Mary Gail
Biebel, Chris Cashen and Chuck Colaruotolo. The moderator will
be William Jordan. The brunch will be held at Kozel's
Restaurant. The cost is $15. This event is sponsored
by National Union Bank of Kinderhook, First Niagara Bank, Midhudsonmedia,
The Register Star/Chatham Courier and Hawthorne Valley Association.
Please
click here for more information. |
Lippera's at the Chatham
House will host
a Business After Hours on Thursday, March 23 from 5:00 - 7:00
pm. The Chatham House is historic 1859 Railroad Hotel
rebuilt and updated to a 21st century dining and shopping destination.
The Chatham House houses both a tavern and fine dining restaurant.
Lippera's at the Chatham House is located at 29 Hudson Avenue
in Chatham. Please
click here for more information. |
Senator Saland, Assemblymen
Patrick Manning and Pat Casale and Columbia County Board of
Supervisors Chair Gerald Simons will speak at the annual Legislative
Breakfast on April 7, 2006 at Columbia-Greene Community College.
The legislators will outline their plans for 2006 and beyond.
This event is sponsored by National Union Bank of Kinderhook,
First Niagara Bank, Midhudsonmedia, The Register Star/Chatham
Courier, Taconic Farms, Inc., Columbia Hudson Partnership, Fingar
Insurance, Bank of Greene County, Berkshire Farm Center &
Services for Youth, Columbia-Greene Community College, Connor,
Curran & Schram, PC, Dunn Builders Supply and The Executive
Connection. Please
click here for more information. |
If your small business
is faced with a technical challenge SATOP can provide up to
40 hours of FREE technical assistance for qualified requests,
utilizing the vast engineering expertise of NASA and participating
Alliance Partners (NASA contractors, sub-contractors or Universities).
SATOP is designed to speed the transfer of US Space Program
knowledge and technology to the private sector, to provide economic
benefits to the community, and to raise public awareness of
the Space program. Please
click here for more information. |
Corporate Benefit Planning
is the administrator for the Chamber's group Section 125 Flexible
Benefits Plan. This new Chamber benefit will save the
business and the employee money. If you are providing
health insurance to your employees and you are both paying part
of the premium, the business may be eligible for tax savings.
This plan can be used for items such as: co-pays at the
doctor's office, over-the-counter drugs, prescriptions, chiropractic
treatment, daycare expenses and much more. All of this
is paid with pre-tax dollars and setup in a separate fund.
Please contact Deborah Grasso at Corporate Benefit Planning
at (800) 223-3394 or dgrasso@cbpgroup.biz
to set up an appointment to learn more about this money-saving
plan. Please
click here for more information. |
Member Updates
The
I LOVE NEW YORK 2006 Fall Festival will include Columbia County.
Empire State Development Chairman Charles A. Gargano announced
that Columbia and Greene Counties have been selected to co-host
the I LOVE NEW YORK 2006 Fall Festival, which will run from
September 23, 2006 through October 22, 2006. This year's
theme will be A Celebration of the Arts, History, Nature and
Culinary Finds in Columbia and Greene Counties. Columbia
County Board of Supervisors Chair Gerald Simons said, "We
are pleased to hear that the Governor designated Columbia
and Greene Counties to host the "I LOVE NY" Fall
Festival. We welcome our tourism visitors as they enjoy
the fall beauty of the Catskills and Hudson Valley."
For more information on I LOVE NEW YORK 2006 Fall Festival
call 1/800 CALL NYS or visit
their website at www.iloveny.com.
On
March 6 the Columbia County Tourism Department will kick off
a pilot program to certify various lodging owners as "Concierge".
This rigorous program will require the 12 candidates to visit
key attractions and tourist destinations within the County.
Additionally, there will be a written test with over sixty
related historical and logistical questions. Those awarded
with "certification" will then be listed on the
County Tourism website and be recognized in a distinctive
reception by the Board of Supervisors Tourism & Historian
Committee. For more information contact Ann Cooper in
the Columbia County Tourism office at (518) 828-3375 or visit
their website at www.columbiacountyny.org.
School
Information
Dollars for Scholars of Taconic Hills is sponsoring a concert
to raise money for scholarships. The Earth Angels will
perform on March 24th and 25th at the Taconic Hills Performing
Arts Center. The doors open at 6:30 pm and the show
starts at 7:25 pm. Tickets are $12. To purchase
tickets please call (518) 325-0314 or visit their website
at www.taconichills.k12.ny.us.
If
you would like to submit information for the member news section
please email cmeenagh@columbiachamber-ny.com.
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| March
and April Chamber Events |
March
Events
Tourism Leadership Luncheon
- March 8
Presentation by Patricia West of Lindenwald
12:00
- 1:30 pm
The Blue Plate Restaurant
1 Kinderhook Street, Chatham
The
cost is $15.
Contact
the Chamber for reservations as attendance is limited.
Agricultural Brunch
- March 15
Featuring Panelists:
Weir Stewart, Mary
Gail Biebel, Chris Cashen and Chuck Colarutolo
Moderator:
William Jordan
11:00
am - 12:30 pm
Kozel's Restaurant
1006 Route 9H, Ghent
This cost is $15.
Please contact the Chamber for reservations by March 10th.
Business After
Hours - March 23
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Lippera's at the Chatham House
29 Hudson Ave, Chatham
Reservations are not required,
but appreciated. Please contact the Chamber if you plan
to attend.
Please
click here for our 2006 Chamber Calendar.
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April
Events
Legislative Breakfast - April 7
7:30 - 9:00 am
Columbia-Greene Community College Student Center
4400 Route 23, Hudson
The
cost is $18.
Contact
the Chamber for reservations by March 31, 2006.
Women's Networking
Luncheon - April 19
12:00
- 1:30 pm
Ca'Mea Ristorante
333-335 Warren Street, Hudson
This cost is $18.
Please contact the Chamber for reservations by April 14, 2006.
Business After
Hours - April 27
5:00 - 7:00 pm
CMI-DRA Imaging, PC
23 Fish & Game Road, Hudson
Reservations are not required,
but appreciated. Please contact the Chamber if you plan
to attend.
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