May - Albany Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce
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albany-colonie regional chamber <strong>of</strong> commerceContenTS<strong>Chamber</strong> Mission: Be a catalyst for growth and prosperity for our membersa publication <strong>of</strong> the<strong>Albany</strong>-<strong>Colonie</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong>and the Capital Region by providing leadership, advocacy and services.albany-colonie regional chamber <strong>of</strong> commerce<strong>Chamber</strong> ChairAlan J. KrafchinCenter for Disability ServicesVice ChairAndrew J. MatonakHudson Valley Community CollegePresident and CEOMark N. Eagan, CCE518.431.1424marke@acchamber.orgVisions EditorPaul J. Quirini518.431.1451paulq@acchamber.orgGraphic DesignerKara L. O’Brien518.431.1415karao@acchamber.orgPrintingFort Orange PressFeature PhotographerColleen BresciaVisions Advertising518.431.1400<strong>Chamber</strong> Office:Five Computer Drive South<strong>Albany</strong>, NY 12205-1608518.431.1400 | acchamber.org | techvalley.org8 Tulips and theater<strong>Albany</strong>’s WashingtonPark hosts popularTulip Festival andentertaining ParkPlayhouse10 Happy campersSummertime meanscamps galore atregion’s schools14 Championship caliber<strong>Albany</strong> Legends,Tri-City Valley Catswin titles and earncommunity’s respect19 Winning handTurning Stone isupstate New York’sdestination for workand play21 Free and independentNew book guidesbusiness ownersthrough highs and lows<strong>of</strong> ownership23 Sound advice<strong>Chamber</strong>’s PodcastSeries providesvaluable information tobusinesses› Cover Story | Making WAVES | 16› Features <strong>May</strong> ’11 › SPotlight13 “We are...Tech Valley.”Walt Robb sang TechValley’s praises duringthe <strong>Chamber</strong>’s 111thAnnual Dinner on March10, even leading theaudience in a cheer forTech Valley<strong>Albany</strong>-<strong>Colonie</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong>,the Business Services Corporation and theirrepresentatives, employees and agents are heldharmless from any claim, demand, liability oraction on account <strong>of</strong> or in any way arising out <strong>of</strong>the client’s advertising, products and services,or its participation in Visions.© Visions 2011.Visions Magazine is printed onRecycled Paper› In Every Issue6 <strong>Chamber</strong> calendar<strong>of</strong> events20 New <strong>Chamber</strong>investors28 Member happenings31 On the scene32 ViewpointGavin DonohueChairman<strong>Albany</strong> Convention CenterAuthorityFor more information on advertising inVisions, view the Media Kit atacchamber.org/visions.aspx.<strong>May</strong> 2011 | VISIONS | 3
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