July e-newsletter

July e-newsletter

Chamber Supports Fire Museum Expansion
The Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has voted unanimously to support the proposed expansion of the FASNY Museum of Firefighting. The museum intends to expand by purchasing the historic firehouse on Park Place in Hudson. The Chamber encourages the community to support this important effort. To participate directly in this project contact Museum Curator, Wendy McDaris at (518) 822-1875. If you are interested in bringing an idea or issue to the Economic Development/Government Affairs Committee of the Chamber please contact David Colby at dcolby@columbiachamber-ny.com.

Hudson River Boat Cruise - July 21, 2005
Join us on Thursday, July 21 and enjoy hors d'oeuvres, drinks and music as we set sail on the Spirit of the Hudson. The pre-boarding reception begins at 5:00 pm at the Hudson Waterfront Park. We set sail at 6:00 pm and return at 8:00 pm from the Hudson City Dock. Please click here for more information.

Sponsorship Appreciation Event - August 4, 2005
The Chamber will be hosting a Sponsor Appreciation Event for all of our 2005 sponsors on Thursday, August 4 at the Tri-City Valley Cats. If you are interested in attending the event please contact the Chamber for reservations by July 29, 2005. Complimentary reservation includes picnic dinner and grandstand ticket. Please click here to view the 2005 sponsors.

Superintendents Breakfast- August 16, 2005
On August 16, the Columbia and Greene County Chambers are 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 - 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 - August 19, 2005

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.

Chamber Excellence in Business Awards and Showcase - Post Event News

The Chamber announced the 2005 Excellence in Business Award recipients on Thursday, June 16, 2005 at Stageworks/Hudson. Please click here to read the post event news and view the photo gallery.

Agricultural Awareness Tour- Post Event News
The Chamber held its annual Agricultural Awareness Tour on June 25. Attendees enjoyed a back road tour of the county and stopped at four different sites for an in-depth tour. Please click here to read the post event news and view the photo gallery.

Member News

Ribbon Cutting
Coldwell Banker Prime Properties
2-4 Hudson Street
Kinderhook, NY 12106
Ribbon Cutting will be held on Wednesday, July 13, 2005 at 4:00 pm.

Open for Business
Baba Louie's Organic Sourdough Pizza Company has opened for business at 517 Warren Street in Hudson. Lunch and dinner will be served everyday except Wednesday. The menu will feature crafted organic pizzas, baked in a wood fired oven. In addition to pizza, salads, soups, sandwiches, paninis and pasta will be served. All items are available for take out service. Owners Paul and Eileen Masiero have been the proprietors of Baba Louie's at 286 Main Street in Great Barrington, Massachusetts for the past five years. Please stop in and visit this fine new restaurant.

Community Events
The Columbia County Fairgrounds will host a Family Festival on Sunday, July 3. Gates open at 3:00 pm, fireworks at 9:30 pm. Come and enjoy the food, live music and rides. Visit their website at www.columbiafair.com.

The Chatham Business Alliance will host Summerfest on Saturday, July 9 in the village of Chatham. Merchants with bargains galore. Children's activities, food and local not-for-profits fill the streets from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Visit their website at www.chathambusinessalliance.org.

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

July and August Chamber Events

July Events
Hudson River Boat Cruise - July 21
5:00 - 5:30 pm - pre-boarding reception at the Hudson Waterfront Park
6:00 - 8:00 pm - Set sail on the Spirit of the Hudson
$45 per person before July 8/$50 per person after July 8
Reservation deadline July 15
Please call the Chamber for reservations.

August Events

Sponsor Appreciation Event - August 4
5:30 pm
Tri-City Valley Cats
Route 4, Troy
Complimentary reservation includes picnic dinner and grandstand ticket.
Please contact the Chamber by July 29 for reservations.

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
$18 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
One Clermont Avenue, Germantown
Reservations are not required but appreciated. Please contact the Chamber for reservations.

Please click here for our 2005 Chamber Calendar.