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<strong>Chamber</strong> Board <strong>of</strong> DirectorsPRESIDENT’S PERSPECTIVEOfficersCHAIR OF THE BOARDJ. Kenneth Desmond*The Desmond Hotel &Conference CenterCHAIR-ELECTAlan J. Krafchin*Center for DisabilityServicesPRESIDENT AND CEOMark N. Eagan, CCE*<strong>Albany</strong>-<strong>Colonie</strong><strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong><strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong>DirectorsCandace AdamsGrossjohannNYS Department <strong>of</strong>HealthThomas L. AmellFirst Niagara BankMarri K. Aviza*Rumors Day SpaJames J. Barba<strong>Albany</strong> MedicalCenterJohn D. Bennett, MDCDPHPKenneth L. BlassBlas Communications,LLCSonny Bonacio*Bonacio Construction,IncMark J. BreslinTurner ConstructionCo.James W. ColeBST Advisors, LLCDiane Conroy-LaCivitaHarmony HouseMarketplaceJaney DygertBechtel MarinePropulsionCorporationRobert GaitoSolutionSetElaine Hannay GruenerHannay Reels, Inc.Richard E. HonenPhillips Lytle, LLPStephen R. JanackCollege <strong>of</strong> NanoscaleScience andEngineeringIMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMichael T. Keegan*M&T BankCHAIR, FINANCETimothy F. Pierce*Stulmaker Kohn &RichardsonSECRETARYI. Norman Massry*Tri City RentalsWilliam Lia, Jr.*Lia Auto Group /Gold’s GymPaul Lundberg*Aurora, Inc.Andrew MatonakHudson ValleyCommunity CollegeTim McCannBest CleanersMichele McClave*AIDS Council <strong>of</strong> NENYMazie McMahon*The Bonadio GroupPhilip MorrisProctorsAnn C. MoynihanDocument Strategies,IncRev. Kevin J. Mullen,OFMSiena CollegeKevin O’Connor*Tech ValleyCommunicationsRyan O’DonnellBullEx Digital SafetyThomas QuickGE EnergyMel QuinlanOberlander GroupAndrew C. RoseNixon Peabody, LLPKay Stafford*CMA Consulting, IncJeffrey D. StoneKeyBankMichele L. Vennard<strong>Albany</strong> County Convention& Visitors BureauGlobal research and local resurgenceSince the days when Thomas Edison invented the firstcommercially practical incandescent lamp, GE hascontinued making tremendous strides in high-tech researchand development.Today, GE Global Research explores possibilitiesin such fields as aviation, energy and healthcare, to namea few, and redefines them by applying technology fromvarious scientific disciplines, expanding the company’sinternational business portfolio, in the process.Its Niskayuna headquarters is one <strong>of</strong> four multidisciplinaryfacilities operated by GE Global Research around the world; the others arelocated in Bangolore, India; Shanghai, China; and Munich, Germany.In Niskayuna alone, 1,900 employees –– including more than 700 Ph.D.’s ––collaborate on numerous projects across various scientific disciplines, making connectionsbetween businesses where common technology threads exist.Read about the extensive research taking place at GE Global Research in thismonth’s issue <strong>of</strong> Visions, and learn how this worldwide corporation is making significantadvancements in a multitude <strong>of</strong> fields, right here in Tech Valley.The <strong>Albany</strong> Devils represent more than just the return <strong>of</strong> American HockeyLeague (AHL) action to the Times Union Center and the high level <strong>of</strong> skill andcompetition they display on the ice.During the upcoming months, tens <strong>of</strong> thousands <strong>of</strong> fans will frequent the TimesUnion Center and the restaurants and bars in downtown <strong>Albany</strong>.Not only will the <strong>Albany</strong> Devils entertain hockey fans on the ice, their presence isexpected to have an economic impact on our Capital City and contribute to the overallquality <strong>of</strong> life in and around <strong>Albany</strong> County.See what the <strong>Albany</strong> Devils have in store for their fans and all patrons <strong>of</strong> the TimesUnion Center in this issue <strong>of</strong> Visions.One <strong>of</strong> the goals identified in our current strategic plan calls for the <strong>Chamber</strong> toexplore and implement a new membership structure. The article on page 17 outlinessome <strong>of</strong> the new benefits that the first phase <strong>of</strong> the new tiered dues program willprovide member businesses. We look forward to helping make your investment with the<strong>Chamber</strong> as meaningful as possible.I hope you enjoy reading Visions and I welcome any comments or suggestions atmarke@acchamber.org. •Richard G. Kotlow*UHY Advisors NY, LLPLEGAL COUNSELKara Conway Love*Law Office <strong>of</strong> Kara Conway LoveMarcia J. WhiteSPACMark N. Eagan, CCEPresident and CEO<strong>Albany</strong>-<strong>Colonie</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong>* Denotes Executive Committee memberSeptember 2010 | VISIONS | 5
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