August e-newsletter

August e-newsletter

Economic Development/Government Affairs Committee Update
The Economic Development/Government Affairs Committee of the Chamber has invited local business people over the past several months to discuss ideas or issues pertaining to the development of Columbia County. A presentation was given by the Harlem Valley Rail Trail Association in June and Sam Pratt from Friends of Hudson spoke to the committee in July. Carol Derfner from the Shaker Museum and Library will address the committee on August 31. If you are interested in bringing an idea or issue to the Economic Development/Government Affairs Committee please contact David Colby at dcolby@columbiachamber-ny.com.

"Magic Moments in Selling" - A Special Offer for Chamber Members - Thursday, August 25, 2005
Internationally respected author, speaker and seminar leader, Anne Miller teaches sales people how to increase their business; coaches CEOs and senior management to communicate successfully to key constituencies; and enables technical people to transform complex information into simpler, meaningful messages. Anne will be coming to Columbia County on August 25, 2005 for a one-day seminar. The Chamber will co-host this event with Chamber member 360 Warren Street, LLC. This high caliber seminar will focus on "Magic Moments in Selling." Please contact Cate Jones at 360 Warren Street, LLC at (518) 697-3360 or by email at cate.jones@360warren.com to sign up for this event. Please click here for more information about the seminar.

Superintendents Breakfast- Tuesday, August 16, 2005
On August 16, the Columbia and Greene County Chambers will be hosting a breakfast to meet the new and existing Columbia and Greene County superintendents. This is a great opportunity for businesses to connect with their local school districts. Superintendents will have a chance to meet with a variety of local business people in a networking session. Please click here for more information.

Networking Luncheon - Wednesday, August 17, 2005

Kozel's Restaurant will host a Networking Luncheon for both men and women on August 17. Kozel's Restaurant is located at 1006 Route 9H in Ghent. Please click here for more information.

Regional Business After Hours - Friday, August 19, 2005 at Clermont State Historic Site

The Chamber will host a Regional Business After Hours at the Clermont State Historic Site on Friday, August 19 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Fingar Insurance, Crawford and Associates and Germantown Telephone Company, Inc. will sponsor the event. Please click here for more information.

Farm Fest - Saturday, October 1, 2005
The Chamber will host the 3rd Annual Farm Fest on Saturday, October 1, 2005 from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm at the Columbia County Fairgrounds on Route 66 in Chatham. Events of the day will include exhibits, farm equipment supplies, demonstrations, sales of Columbia County products, music, storytelling, animals, hands-on activities for kids, hay maze and hay jump, lumber jack event and much more. Please click here for more information and a vendor/exhibitor application.

Member News

Ribbon Cuttings

Baba Louie's Sourdough
517 Warren Street
Hudson, NY 12534
Ribbon Cutting will be held on Tuesday, August 9, 2005 at 11:00 am.

Kappy's Lounge & Grill
2819 US Route 9, Grand Union Plaza
Valatie , NY 12184
Ribbon Cutting will be held on Thursday, August 18, 2005 at 5:00 pm.

Member News
KJ's Gymnastics joins thousands of organization across the country in celebrating the fourth-annual National Gymnastics Day on Saturday, August 6, 2005 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Adult Fitness classes, children's activities and KJ's Exhibition Team will be featured along with a Cartwheel-A-thon for the Children's Miracle Network. Please contact KJ's Gymnastics at (518) 758-2554 for more information.

This year COARC is celebrating forty years of providing programs and services to individuals experiencing disabilities. To commemorate this milestone, COARC is hosting an exciting day of music, food, and an aerobatic display over the Hudson River. The event is planned for Saturday, September 10, 2005 from 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm, with a rain date of Sunday, September 11th. Tickets for the event are $20 ($15 for COARC members if purchased before September 10). For more information or to purchase tickets please contact COARC at (518) 672-4451 or visit their website at www.coarc.org.

School Information
The Chamber will be organizing a display case for Taconic Hills Central School District on business information in Columbia County. We would like to showcase different businesses throughout the year. If you are interested in displaying your business information please contact Cheryl Meenagh at cmeenagh@columbiachamber-ny.com.

Community Events
The Columbia County Fair will run from August 31 - September 5 at the Chatham Fairgrounds on Route 66 in Chatham. Come and enjoy agricultural exhibits, music, entertainment, midway, Volunteer Fireman's parade, food and fireworks. Visit their website at www.columbiafair.com.

If you would like to submit information for the member news section please email cmeenagh@columbiachamber-ny.com.

August and September Chamber Events

August Events
Superintendents Breakfast - August 16
Meet the new and existing Columbia and Greene County Superintendents
7:30 - 9:00 am
Columbia-Greene Community College
4400 Route 23, Hudson
$15 per person
Reservation deadline: August 12, 2005
Please contact the Chamber for reservations.

Networking Luncheon - August 17
12:00 - 1:30 pm (additional networking until 2:00 pm)
Kozel's Restaurant
1006 Route 9H, Ghent
$18 members/$22 non-members
Reservation deadline: August 12, 2005
Please contact the Chamber for reservations.

Regional Business After Hours - August 19
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Clermont Historic Site
Off Route 9-G, Germantown
There is no cost to attend, but guests are strongly encouraged to contact the Chamber for reservations.

"Magic Moments in Selling" Seminar - August 25
Featuring internationally respected speaker Anne Miller
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
360 Warren Street, LLC

360 Warren Street, Hudson
Special Chamber member rate of $225 includes lunch and materials.
Please contact Cate Jones at 360 Warren Street, LLC at (518) 697-3360 to make a reservation. Space is limited.

September Events

County Supervisor's Reception - September 14
5:00 - 7:00 pm
County Office Building
401 State Street, Hudson
All supervisors and members are invited to be our guest. Please contact the Chamber by September 9 for reservations.

Business After Hours - September 22
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Shaker Museum & Library
88 Shaker Museum Road, Old Chatham
Reservations are not required, but appreciated. Please contact the Chamber for reservations.

Please click here for our 2005 Chamber Calendar.