March e-newsletter

March e-newsletter

16th Annual Crystal Apple Award Gala
The Chamber is pleased to announce Stageworks/Hudson and Kaz, Inc. as the joint recipient of the 16th Annual Crystal Apple Award. The gala was held on February 25, 2005 at the Columbia Golf and Country Club and was emceed by Assemblyman Patrick R. Manning. View the photo gallery here.

Member Recruitment Incentives
The Membership Committee of the Chamber has developed an incentive program for current members to refer new members. View the Incentive Program here.

Chamber Committees
The Chamber has a variety of different committees and encourages Chamber members to become involved. View the Committees here.

Sponsorship Opportunities
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.

BEST Education Program

The Columbia and Greene County Chambers of Commerce kicked off the BEST education program at Taconic Hills Central School District. In addition to the Chambers, Taconic Farms, Columbia Hudson Partnership and Hunter Mountain participated in the kick off. Please click here to view the press release.

Agricultural Breakfast - March 9

The Agricultural Committee of the Chamber will host their annual Agricultural Breakfast on March 9, 2005. This year's breakfast will focus on Agricultural Economic Development for the Hudson Valley. Please click here to view the press release.

Business Leadership Forum: Corporate Performance Standards in a Fast Paced World - March 17
This presentation by Kenneth Moore will discuss the financial and non-financial metrics that matter in today's workplace. This breakfast program sponsored by Columbia-Greene Community College will take place on March 17, 2005 from 7:30 - 9:00 am at the college.Please click here for more information.

March and April Events

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

Business After Hours - March 15
5:00 - 7:00 pm
The Blue Plate Restaurant
1 Kinderhook Street, Chatham
Reservations are not 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

April Events
Legislative Breakfast - April 8
7:30 - 9:00 am
Columbia Greene Community College
4400 Route 23, Hudson
$18 members/$22 non-member
Reservation deadline: April 1, 2005

Women's Networking Luncheon - April 20
12:00 - 2:00 pm
The Tuscan Oven
5441 Route 9H & 23, Hudson
$18 members/$22 non-members
Reservation deadline: April 15, 2005

Business After Hours - April 21
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Maxie's Urban Italian Bistro
20 Front Street, Hudson
Reservations are not required, but appreciated.

Please click here for our 2005 Chamber Calendar.

Member News

Ribbon Cuttings
O'Toole Real Estate LLC
6 Warren Street
Hudson, NY 12534
Ribbon Cutting will be on Friday, March 11 at 12:00 pm

R H VanAlstyne, Inc.
437 Warren Street
Hudson, NY 12534
Ribbon cutting will be held on Thursday, March 17 at 12:00 pm

The American Red Cross will conduct a Blood Drive sponsored by the Hudson Rotary on Monday, March 14, 2005 from 1:30 - 6:30 pm at St. Mary's Academy Gymnasium located at the Corner of 3rd and Allen Street. Please contact Maria Bruhmuller at (518) 851-2192 to schedule an appointment.

The United Way of Columbia and Greene Counties in collaboration with the Columbia and Greene County Chambers of Commerce is hosting an Administrative Professional's Day Luncheon on April 27, 2005 at noon at the Inn at Leeds. Please contact Karen Diffley at (518) 828-4200 or 943-1813 or by email at karenuwcg@aol.com for more information.