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chamber calendar of eventsPlease register and pay by credit card online atacchamber.org/events.aspx or, make checks payable tothe Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce and mailto: One Computer Drive South, Albany, NY 12205. Pre-paymentis required. CANCELLATIONS MUST BE MADE 48 HOURS INADVANCE. Walk-ins will be charged an additional $5 fee. Allevents are for Chamber members only. For more informationon councils and committees, call 518.431.1400.Tues2I-87 Exit 6 Project – Updates andInformation You Need to KnowPresented by: Colonie Business CouncilCorporate sponsor:Dan Moore, project engineer for the New York StateDepartment of Transportation, will discuss the significanttraffic impacts for 2010 when three of the seven lanes onthe bridge over Exit 6 of I-87 in Latham are closedbetween March and October. He will present what is goingto happen, what motorists should expect and suggestionsfor navigating the area, as well as how to obtain informationon current traffic conditions. This is a timely presentationfor businesses, employees and the thousands of travelerswho drive this route daily.7:30am networking; 8 – 9am programChamber office / Cost: $5Chamber members onlyWed3Maximize YourMembership BreakfastCorporate sponsor:februaryTues9Business Success Seminar:Smart GrowthPresented by: Small Business CouncilCorporate sponsor:In keeping with this year’s theme of Smart Growth, join theSmall Business Council as we present a panel discussionon self-evaluations/audits for your small business technologyneeds. This interactive panel will help you determine if youand your hardware, software, phones, computers, Web siteand other technologies are meeting your needs and gettingthe job done. Jeff Cohn of Sage Computer Associates andAnne Marie Lanesey of Greane Tree Technology Groupwill provide their expertise for this session. Michael Howardof At Your Service will moderate.7:30am networking; 8 – 9am programChamber office / Cost: $5Chamber members onlyThurs11State of the City featuring CohoesMayor John T. McDonald IIIPresented by: The Business Council of CohoesCorporate sponsor:Join us as Cohoes Mayor John McDonald delivers the“state of the city” address for the City of Cohoes for the 11thyear. Mayor McDonald will discuss the successes that thecity has enjoyed, the challenges it faces and new initiativesthat will be pursued in the coming year. The mayor willalso include thoughts about the impact of actions at thestate and federal level and how they impact communitiessuch as Cohoes and other local governments. Attendeeswill have an opportunity to ask Mayor McDonald questions.7:45 – 9am / Van Schaick Island Country Club201 Continental Avenue, Cohoes / Cost: $10Chamber members onlyThurs11Investing in Volunteers forSuccessful ReturnsPresented by: Tech Valley NonprofitBusiness CouncilCorporate sponsor:This program is designed to help attendees learn how toeffectively recruit, manage, train and retain volunteers bylearning how other nonprofits utilize technology, craftmanagement and training programs, efficiently managevolunteers and recognize them as a valuable part of theorganization. Panelists from local nonprofits will share bestpractices, success stories and the importance of volunteeringnot only for the organization, but for the volunteers as well.7:30 – 9am / NYS Nurses Association11 Cornell Road, Latham / Cost: $15; Albany-Colonieand Schenectady County Chamber members onlyThurs11Tues16Night atthe MuseumPresented by: GenNEXT Council: Tech ValleyYoung ProfessionalsCorporate sponsor:Young professionals shouldn’t miss this chance to attend this privateevent at the NYS Museum, when its new exhibit, “Seeing Ourselves:Masterpieces of American Photography from George Eastman HouseCollege,” will be unveiled one day early exclusively for GenNEXTmembers. Following the preview, there will be a cocktail and horsd'oeuvres reception and time for networking in the Elk pond.5:30 – 7:30pm / New York State Museum / Cost: $15Log On, Link In and Let SocialMedia Work for YouPresented by: Women’s Business CouncilCorporate sponsor:Chamber membership entitles you and your employeesto a host of benefits. Learn how to optimize your membershipand understand the positive effects it can have on ourbusiness.7:45 – 9am / Chamber office / Cost: No charge;Chamber members onlyThis program will include valuable information on how toutilize social media, such as Facebook and LinkedIn, tohelp promote you and your business. Learn why it is soimportant to take advantage of these media outlets andhow to use them effectively and professionally to helpbrand your business.11:30am – 1pm / Wolferts Roost CC120 Van Rensselaer Blvd., AlbanyCost: $20; Chamber members onlyOne Computer Drive South, Albany, NY 12205 / p: 518.431.1400. f: 518.431.14024| acchamber.org | techvalley.org
marchThurs18We Would Like You to SayA Few WordsPresented by: The LunchtimeToastmasters’ ClubThe Lunchtime Toastmasters’ Club is offering an ElevatorSpeech Development Workshop. In a fun, relaxed andsupportive atmosphere, we will help you develop your“elevator speech.” During the workshop, we will give tipsabout what to include and what to leave out of yourspeech, guidance on delivery, and advice about how tocontrol your nerves.8:30am check-in and breakfast;9am program / Chamber officeCost: $5 Chamber members, $10 Non-membersMon22Workers’ Compensationand Your BusinessNeil Gilberg, advocate for business at the NYSWorkers’ Compensation Board, will explain what hisoffice can provide businesses, as well as explain yourresponsibilities as they pertain to workers’ compensationand disability insurance. Gilberg is the primary liaisonbetween the state’s business community and Workers’Compensation Board.7:45am check-in and networking;8am program / Chamber officeCost: No charge; Open to the publicTues23Rise and Shine –– Speed NetworkingBusiness to Business ExchangeHost: Holiday Inn Express & SuitesGrab some coffee and get ready to network. During thisunique, fast-paced Business-to-Business Exchange, you’llstart your day with the opportunity to make 20 or moresolid contacts, while having fun as you establish connectionswith your fellow Chamber members. Don’t blink, orelse you just might miss one of the numerous networkingsessions that await you.7:30 check-in and breakfast; 8am programHoliday Inn Express & Suites, 400 Old Loudon Road,Latham / Cost: $10, Chamber members onlyWed3Clarity Within Diversity: EmbraceCross-Cultural CommunicationsPresented by: The Chamber’s DiversityAdvisory GroupIn this brief train-the-trainer course, Kat Koppett andRenu Ramakrishnan will explore tips and techniques toenhance learning, understanding and retention in diverseenvironments.7:45 – 8am networking, 8 - 10am programChamber office / Cost: $15Open to non-membersTues9Business Success Seminar:Protecting Yourself –– A Legal andInsurance PanelPresented by: Small Business CouncilCorporate sponsor:Join us for a panel discussion on protecting theintellectual property of your business (logos, jingles,products and methods) through patent, trademark, copyright,trade dress and trade secret. The panel will alsodiscuss protecting your business through the correcttypes of insurance and how to protect and successfullyprocess your insurance claim and avoid getting involvedin litigation with your insurance company. Panelistsinclude: Lori Anne Harris from HMS Agency, Maxine L.Barasch, Esq. of Maxine Barasch & Associates, PLLCand Ed Tobin, Jr., Esq. of Maynard, O’Connor, Smith &Catalinotto, LLP.7:30am networking, 8am programChamber office / Cost: $5Chamber members onlyWed10The Chamber’s 110thAnnual DinnerMajor sponsor:The Chamber’s Annual Dinner is the region’s premierebusiness event, attended by more than 1,000 Tech Valleybusiness executives and civic leaders. This promises tobe an evening you will not want to miss, featuringunmatched networking opportunities and an outstandingprogram. Dr. Alain E. Kaloyeros, professor, senior vicepresident and CEO of the College of NanoscaleScience and Engineering of the University at Albany,will receive the Envoy Salute. Nehme Frangie, vicepresident of partnerships and operations at VicariousVisions, Inc., will receive the Arthur R. KapnerSpirit of the Chamber Award.5:30pm cocktail reception & networking;7 – 9pm dinner & programEmpire State Plaza Convention Center, AlbanyCost: $160, Individual Ticket; Patron Table, $2,495;Underwriter Table, $2,995; Open to the publicWed17How toFind FundingSolo Entrepreneurs’ ForumRoundtable DiscussionCorporate sponsor:Join other solo entrepreneurs for an open roundtablediscussion with our invited expert, “Loan Ranger,” PaulStewart from the Capital District Community LoanFund, who will discuss funding options for starting andexpanding your business.7:30am networking, 8am programChamber office / Cost: No charge;Chamber members onlyFebruary 2010 | VISIONS | 5
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