Columbia Chamber of Commerce

February e-newsletter

Welcome to the inaugural issue of the Columbia County Chamber e-newsletter. This publication will update you on the latest initiatives and events of the Chamber. As always, your comments are helpful in creating a more dynamic organization that strives to meet your needs.

Chamber Adopts New Mission Statement and 2005 Business Plan
A member survey and full day retreat have helped the Chamber Board develop a new Business Plan and Mission Statement for the organization. View the Business Plan and Mission Statement here.

Sponsorship Opportunities
The Chamber is pleased to announce Major Sponsors for 2005. Included are National Union Bank of Kinderhook, First Niagara Bank and Midhudsonmedia. The Chamber has many sponsorship opportunities still available for our high profile business events. Don't miss this chance to promote your company to the Columbia County business community. View our Sponsorship Opportunities sheet here.

16th Annual Crystal Apple Award Gala
The Chamber is pleased to announce the 2005 Crystal Apple Award Finalists. Invitations and ballots are being mailed to the entire membership. The gala will take place on February 25, 2005 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm at the Columbia Golf and Country Club. View the finalists here.

Business Leadership Forum to debut on March 17
Business Leadership Forums are intended to provide members with information on timely topics. On March 17th, the Chamber will produce "Financial Management for the Non-financial Business Manager. This program will sponsored by Columbia-Greene Community College. The cost is $18 for Chamber members. Please click here to make your reservation today.

February and March Events

February Events
Chamber Ski Nite - February 24
5:00 - 9:00 pm
Catamount Ski Area
Route 23, Hillsdale
Lift tickets $12, Rentals $12, Lessons $7
Tickets can be purchased at the gate

16th Annual Crystal Apple Gala - February 25
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Columbia Golf and Country Club
Route 217, Claverack
$85 per person/$650 per corporate table of eight Reservation deadline: February 18, 2005
Please contact the Chamber for reservations

Please click here for our 2005 Chamber Calendar.

March Events
Agricultural Breakfast - March 9
7:30 - 9:00 am
First Reformed Church
Green Street, Hudson
$18 member/$22 non-member
Reservation deadline: March 4, 2005
Please contact the Chamber for reservations

Business After Hours - March 15
5:00 - 7:00 pm
The Blue Plate Restaurant
1 Kinderhook Street, Chatham
Reservations arenot required, but appreciated.

Business Leadership Forum - March 17
7:30 - 9:00 am
Columbia Greene Community College

Route 23, Hudson

$18 member/$22 non-member

Reservation deadline: March 11, 2005

Share Your Ideas
The Chamber encourages its members to share any thoughts or ideas they may have to improve the Chamber. Please click here to contact us.