February - Albany Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce

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