Business Updates
Hudson
Mayor Richard Tracy has announced the week of September 25
as "Investments in Youth Week". Investments
in Youth is a privately funded program launched last year
to offer help and hope to the at-risk youth population in
the greater Hudson area. Working in close partnership
with the Hudson Youth Center and the local school district,
it has provided a wide range of innovative, character-building
programs. Look for the insert in the October Chamber
Connection to learn how you can get involved. For more
information about the Investments in Youth program call (518)
828-4360 ext 3194 or visit their website at www.investmentsinyouth.com.
The Kinderhook Memorial Library is accepting books for
donation through September 9. Donations will be sold
at the library's fall book sale on Saturday, September 16.
Books should be in good condition and brought to the library
in boxes or sturdy paper bags during open hours only.
For more information about the Kinderhook Memorial Library
call (518) 758-6192 or visit their website at www.oklibrary.org.
First Niagara Bank has recently promoted James Mackerer
to first vice president, Business Banking. Mackerer
has 35 years experience in the banking industry. He
has previously served as a vice president in the Albany market.
As first vice president he will be responsible for managing
the First Niagara Business Banking group of Eastern New York.
First Niagara Bank is a full-service, community-oriented bank
that provides financial services to individuals, families
and businesses through 122 branches and several financial
services subsidiaries across New York State. For more
information about First Niagara Bank call (518) 828-4331 or
visit their website at www.fnfg.com.
Housing Resources of Columbia County will be holding a class
for First-Time Homebuyers. The class is held over 5
sessions and participants hear from various local experts
who share information specifically tailored to first-time
buyers. Lenders will discuss how to determine if you
are ready to buy a house, how to qualify for a mortgage, etc.
Evaluating different properties will be covered by a realtor,
and an attorney will address legal aspects of the purchase
and what to expect at closing. And finally, protecting your
investment through adequate homeowners insurance and proper
maintenance will be discussed. Registration is now open
and the first class is on September 12. The fee for
the sessions is $33. Contact Columbia-Greene Community
College at 828-4181 ext. 3342 to register. For more
information about Housing Resources of Columbia County call
(518) 822-0707 or email kbailey@housingresources.org.
The Healthcare Consortium is pleased to partner with Gilda's
Club Capital Region to bring a nationally-recognized pioneer
in cancer support to lecture in the Columbia and Greene area.
The Healthcare Consortium and Gilda's Club Capital Region
are sponsoring a free educational event for healthcare professionals
on Friday, September 15 from 8:30 to 10:00 am at Columbia
Golf and Country Club. The honored guest speaker, Joanna
Bull, MA, MFCC, will address the importance of social and
emotional support for cancer patients and their families in
her lecture entitled, "Diagnosis: Cancer - From diagnosis
to recovery, does treatment address psycho-social issues?"
Joanna Bull is the Founder of Gilda's Club Worldwide, the
headquarters organization that oversees the development of
Gilda's Clubs throughout the world. For more information
about the Healthcare Consortium call (518) 822-8820 or visit
their website at www.columbiahealthnet.org.
The Arts in Education Program of the New York State Council
on the Arts is pleased to announce the designation of the
Columbia County Council on the Arts as the coordinating agency
for the Hudson Valley Roundtable, the newest in a network
of arts in education resource centers established throughout
the state by NYSCA. The roundtables function as THE
clearing house in a region for arts in education practitioners.
These include teaching artists, funders, classroom arts and
non-arts teachers, administrators, cultural institutions,
parents and any other interested parties. The Hudson
Valley Roundtable, the CCCA will organize a series of regional
arts in education information-sharing sessions throughout
the valley. For more information about the Columbia
County Council on the Arts call (518) 671-6213 or visit their
website at www.artscolumbia.org.
Maude Maggart, one of today's hottest young stars in the world
of cabaret music, will perform at the Hudson Opera House's
Gifford Gala on Saturday, September 16. In 5 short years,
Maude Maggart has gained a passionate following from New York
to Los Angeles, devoting herself to the rich legacy of the
classic music of George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Cole Porter
and Duke Ellington. Cocktails and dinner will precede
Ms. Maggart's performance at the Gala. Tickets for the
Gala begin at $150. Proceeds from the Gifford Gala will
provide much-needed support for the ongoing programs and restoration
of the Hudson Opera House. For more information about
the Hudson Opera House call (518) 822-1438 or visit their
website at www.hudsonoperahouse.org.
The Columbia Hudson
Partnership will host the MicroBusiness Seminar Series beginning
on Tuesday, September 19. This class is for entrepreneurs
to begin training to start or expand a small business.
The class will meet once a week for eight weeks at Columbia-Greene
Community College. The instructors will lead the class
in discussions covering legal issues, marketing, and the critical
importance of cash flow. The instructors come from throughout
the region, and many are business owners themselves.
For more information about the Columbia Hudson Partnership
or to request an application, please call Martha Lane, Small
Business Counselor at (518) 828-4718 or visit their website
at www.chpartnership.com.
A symposium
and resource fair for caregivers is making its return to Columbia-Greene
Community College on September 22 from 12:00 to 3:30 pm.
"Keeping Loved Ones at Home is Priceless" will feature displays
and representatives from the home care, nursing home and allied
organizations serving and supporting family caregivers.
Speakers will also be on hand to address issues of vital importance
to caregivers and answer their questions. The event
is planned and supported by a group of organizations including
the Rotary Clubs of Columbia and Greene Counties, Northeast
Health, Columbia County Chamber of Commerce and Columbia-Greene
Community College. Over 250 caregivers and 30 exhibitors
attended the event last year. Speakers presented a variety
of topics last year and this year will feature home care providers,
the role of technology in home care, emergency preparedness,
care giving for children and respite care. For more
information about the event or to sign your organization up
for a booth contact Robert Bodratti, Director of Community
Services at the College at (518) 828-4181 ext. 3345.
Community Events
The
Columbia Arts Team will presents Saturday Night LIV
hosted by Liv Cummins on September 14-16. All shows
are at 8:00 pm at the Copake Memorial Park Building on Mountainview
Road in Copake. All Columbia County Chamber of Commerce
members get in free on Thursday, September 14. The show
will feature The Really Convincing Players, physical comic
Pat Ferri, jazz saxophonist "Miami Mo" Morgen, the
pop!ternatives and more! The Columbia Arts Team is also
holding an all-day Songwriters Event on Saturday,
September 30 at Stageworks/Hudson. The day-long event
will feature seminars, critiques and a concert, with well-known
hit songwriters offering their experience and wisdom to the
hit songwriters for tomorrow. The cost is $75 for all-day
admission and $25 to attend the concert only. For more
information about Columbia Arts Team call (518) 325-3045 or
visit their website at www.columbiaartsteam.org.
Clear Channel Radio of the Hudson Valley presents the Third
Annual Art in the Park on September 16. The
event will take place in 7th Street Park in Hudson from 10:00
am to 4:00 p.m. The festival is open to all artists
who work in oils, watercolors, acrylics, charcoals, pastels,
pencils, ink, photography or any medium. There is a
$20 application fee, which is waived for high school and college
students. This event is sponsored by Open MRI of Hudson.
For more information about Clear Channel Radio call (518)
828-5006 or visit their website at www.985litefm.com.
The
Kinderhook Business & Professional Association will host
the Kinderhook Village Wide Yard Sale on
Saturday, September 16 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, rain or shine.
The Yard Sale shows the bountiful recycling of household possessions
and kicks off the autumn events and activities in historic
Kinderhook. Also on September 16 from 12:00 to 4:00
pm is the Old Kinderhook Porch Arts Walk
in the VIllage of Kinderhook. Come stroll through the
Village and admire the original artwork and meet the artists
displaying their art on beautiful front porches. For
more information about the Kinderhook Business & Professional
Association call Association President William Laraway at
(518) 758-1921 or Secretary Donna Leiser at (518) 758-4002
or visit their website at www.kbpa.org.
Check out the Chamber's Ten Things To Do This Month
in Columbia County on the homepage at www.columbiachamber-ny.com.
If you would like to sign up for the Ten Things e-newsletter
or add an event to the October list, please contact Cheryl
Meenagh at cmeenagh@columbiachamber-ny.com.
School Information
On Saturday, September 16 at 8:00 pm, The True Tones will
perform popular songs and melodies from Country to Motown
and everything in between. The concert will be held
at the Taconic Hills School Performing Arts Center.
With voices full of soul and swing, it's easy to understand
why The True Tones are known throughout the region as a Capital
District favorite. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3
for students. Tickets will be available at the door.
For more information about Taconic Hills Central School District
call (518) 325-0447 or visit their website site 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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September
Events
County Supervisors Reception - September 13
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Columbia Hudson Partnership
610 State Street, Hudson
There
is no cost to attend this event.
Reservations are required by September 8.
Business After Hours
- September 21
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Fingar Insurance
One Church Avenue, Germantown
There is no cost
to attend this event.
Reservations are not required, but appreciated.
Please
click here for our 2006 Chamber Calendar.
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October
Events
Business After Hours - October 2
Celebrate ArtsWalk
5:00 - 7:00 pm
The Pocketbook Factory
North 6th Street, Hudson
There
is no cost to attend this event.
Reservations are not required, but appreciated.
Buy
Local Business Expo - October 26
4:00 - 7:00 pm
Columbia-Greene Community College
Student Gymnasium
4400 Route 23, Hudson
Booth prices are
$100 for members and $200 for non-members.
Booth space is limited. Get your reservation in today.
The Expo is free and open to the public.
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