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Member AnniversarIESWe appreciate our members’ support. Thankyou to the following Chamber memberscelebrating anniversaries in May.25 years or moreAlbany Symphony Orchestra, Inc.Aurora, Inc.Burkins & Foley Trucking & Storage, Inc.CB Richard Ellis-AlbanyDavies Office Refurbishing Inc.Einhorn Yaffee Prescott, Architecture &EngineeringFirst Niagara Leasing, Inc.Kasselman Electric Co., Inc.Klersy Building CorporationMosaic Associates ArchitectsLouis-Jack Pozner PC, AttorneyReliable Brothers, Inc.Sandwiches To GoVerizon20 yearsAckroyd Metal Fabricators Inc.Elario Photography, Inc.Exhibit Planning & Management InternationalFecteau PLLCCompanies of J.J. Young, LLCMirror Lake Inn Resort & SpaMichael J. Mulvaney, MDNew York Housing Association, Inc.St. Anne InstituteSneeringer Monahan Provost Redgrave TitleAgency15 yearsGodfrey Financial Associates, Inc.10 yearsFirst Columbia, LLCEckardt Johanning, MD, PCParagon Prime FundingSUNY Cobleskill - College of Agriculture andTechnology5 yearsAlbany Community Action PartnershipBaumann’s Cable, LLCCapital District Tobacco-Free CoalitionHeery International, Inc.I2 ConsultingL & P Media / a division of Light & PowerStudio QTBwe’re always keepingan eye on your business.At Marvin and Company, we focus on building strong, trusting relationships,and delivering the kind of value other accounting firms don’t offer.That’s why we make it our priority to get to know your organization as well as you do,allowing us to come up with innovative strategies designed to help you grow.We’re not just accountants. We’re partners, business developers and educators, too.In fact, we even have our own educational program, Marvin University, to keepour clients informed about a wide range of financial issues.Corporate & Individual Tax • Estates & Trusts • AuditsReviews & Compilations • Employee Benefit Plans • Business ConsultingEarning the trust of our clients and communities for over 85 years.Call us today at 518-785-0134.11 British American Blvd. • Latham, NY 12110 • 518.785.0134 • fax: 518.785.0299www.marvincpa.comSWING AND A MISSfor Misters and MissesGOLF TOURNAMENTMonday, July 11thVan Schaick Island Country Club, Cohoes, Cost: $75Register at acchamber.org or call 518.431.1400Presented by:Corporate Sponsor:22 | acchamber.org | techvalley.org
Sound adviceChamber’s Podcast Series provides valuableinformation to businessesJanet Tanguay, the Chamber’s entrepreneurship manager,and Anne Saile record a podcast at Cotton HillImagine obtaining entrepreneurialassistance, learning tips for running a smallbusiness or gaining insight into technologyand the internet, all in one place.The Chamber’s Podcast Series has justwhat you’re looking for.“Podcasts are an easily-accessible toolthat provide resources and informationin one location,” said Janet Tanguay, theChamber’s entrepreneurship manager whonarrates each podcast. “They are of greatvalue to our members as they are alwaysthere when extra assistance is needed.Members who have listened say they havefound them to be very educational and thetopics relevant. We encourage others toaccess them.”The Chamber records podcasts atCotton Hill and posts them online foreasy downloading and listening.When you subscribe to theChamber’s Podcast Series, allnew shows will be automaticallydownloaded to your computeras they are published. You can addthe Chamber Podcast to your Google,Yahoo or MSN homepage, or subscribethrough iTunes; you then have the optionof listening to the broadcast from yourcomputer, or you can transfer it to yourportable MP3 player, such as an iPod, forlistening on the go.Words of wisdomAnne Saile, president of The Saile GroupLLC and author of “Don’t Kiss on theLips and Other Networking Tips,” seestremendous value in podcasts for businesspeople.“It’s a remarkable way to connectand share information about issues thatare important for people in business toknow about,” she said. “Podcasts provideeasy access to useful information. When abusy schedule won’t allow for a meeting orseminar, a podcast provides easily accessibleinformation at any time, day or night.”Through her podcast, Saile hopeslisteners learn how networking is anacquired skill that can be very useful inprofessional and personal development.“I have coached executives from localand international companies, small businessowners to executives of Fortune 100companies on the strategy of networking,”she said. “Time in the business world is solimited that you have to make the most ofthe opportunity you have when you are infront of the right audience. Five minutes infront of the right audience is worth a yearbehind your desk.”The benefits of podcasts arenumerous, both for listeners and herself.“It’s a nice experience for the busyprofessional and gives them a sample of theadvice in a business book or the expertisethat a consultant has to share on a specificMay 2011 | VISIONS | 23
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