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Professional Image Management: Juanita Ecker, hired to conduct “The Art of Business Dining” session for the Albany County Convention Visitors Bureau Profitable Speech: Owner Dale Klein was interviewed on the internet radio show, “Think Big Radio,” as the featured guest on April 15. Klein spoke about ways to improve day-to-day communication in business and the impact of technology on communication skills. Siena College: The Sister Thea Bowman Center for Women at Siena College and The Women’s Alliance of Merrill Lynch hosted LUNAFEST, a festival of short films organized by Cliff Bar, the makers of Lunabars, on May 9. The event and screening honored Elaine Houston of WNYT News Channel 13. Siena College: Offered a series of full-day workshops for non-managerial women in the workforce, aimed to build skills crucial to professional development and their motivation to grow and succeed within their organization. The international program, called US Springboard Women’s Development Program, was brought to the Capital Region by Suzanne Marshall of Marsell Associates, partnering with Siena College. University at Albany: Unveiled a new branding initiative, with the theme “The World Within Reach.” It is the school’s first branding initiative since it was founded in 1844. That theme now appears on the school’s Web site, www.albany.edu, and will also appear on university publications and outreach materials. datebook Albany Aqua Ducks & Trolleys, Inc.: As Albany gears up for the 400th anniversary celebration of Henry Hudson’s arrival in the Capital City in 1609, Peter Hess, Albany Rural Cemetery president, will lead a June 1 cemetery tour that focuses on some of the first Dutch settlers including the Van Rensselaers, Schuylers, Bleeckers and Anneke Jans. On June 22, historian Mark Bodnar will lead a “Civil War Tour of Albany Rural,” including visits to the graves of the six Civil War Medal of Honor recipients and the two Confederate soldiers who are buried in the cemetery. For the complete schedule and reservations, call 518.462.3825 or visit www.albanyaquaducks.com. Our continuous goal is a commitment to our clients and our employee candidates to provide qualified personnel at an affordable rate without sacrificing quality. We are able to accomplish this in an efficient, professional and productive manner that will allow for a lasting relationship between Fusco Personnel, our client companies and our employee candidates. 4 Executive Park Drive, Suite B, Albany, NY 12203 • 518-869-6100 ph • 518-869-5357 fx www.fuscopersonnel.net Customized Sales and Management Seminars Integrated Management & Sales Consulting assists businesses in growing revenues and developing effective sales and management leaders through consulting and training. 30 VISIONS acchamber.org :: techvalley.org
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