rensselaer county regional chamber of commerce member benefits
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Thinking About Joining the Chamber? When you join the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce, you're joining a consortium of more than 1,200 business and civic organizations that provide countless resources and opportunities for networking. You're also joining "One of the Top 3 Chambers in the Nation," as recognized by the American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) for 2006-07. ACCE cited the Chamber for its outstanding membership development and programmatic excellence. Your active participation in Chamber programs and services gives you the competitive edge you need to help your business succeed and grow. Here is a breakdown of Chamber Member Benefits.TRANSCRIPT
255 River Street Troy, New York 12180P: 518.274.7020 F:
518.272.7729www.renscochamber.com
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Founded in 1900
More than 1,200 members
Representing 49,000 professionals
83% of our members are small businesses with 25 employees or less
89% of our members are small businesses with 50 employees or less
Mid to LargeBusinessesSmall Businesses
Dan Slote2014 Board Chair
Jo Ann LeSage Nelson2013 Board Chair
Linda HillmanPresident
Governed by a 26 member Board of Directors
Tony McManus2015 Board Chair
DAN SLOTE – Board Chair NAI Platform
JOHN AHEARNRifenburg Construction, Inc.
TOM AMELLPioneer Bank
JOHN AMODEOFirst Niagara Bank
JUDY A. CAHEE, CPABollam, Sheedy, Torani & Co. LLP, CPAs
JAMES CONROYChair, MembershipNew York Business Development Corporation
BRYCE CUTLERChair, Leadership Institute 2014-2015NBT Bank, N.A.
MICHAEL A. DIACETISVice Chair, Programs & MarketingNational Grid
CYNTHIA GIFFORDLiberty Ridge Farm, LLC
KEITH HALPIN TreasurerU.W. Marx, Inc.
CARRIE HILLENBRANDT, CMPBBL Hospitality
ROBERT HORANSchodack Central School District
DAN HURTEAUNixon Peabody, LLP
GEORGIA KELLYThe Clore-Kelly Group
LISA ROBERT LEWISThe Record
MARY MARTINEZPheonix Companies, Inc.
SUSAN MCDONOUGHVice Chair, Economic Development & Government AffairsSt. Peter's Health Partners
TONY MCMANUSChair ElectWNYT TV-NewsChannel 13
DAVID MIRANDA, ESQ.CounselHeslin, Rothenberg, Farley & Mesiti, P.C.
THERESA MOROUKIANMosaic Associates Architects
ANN MOYNIHANDocumentation Strategies, Inc.
RYAN P. MULLAHY, ESQ.Chair, Leadership Institute 2013-2014Girvin & Ferlazzo, P.C.
JO ANN LESAGE NELSON Past Chair Pierce Communications, Ltd.
R. ANDREW ROSSRoss Valve Mfg. Co., Inc.
JAMES SPENCERRensselaer Polytechnic Institute
NICOLE STEINSEFCU
Networking Opportunities
Health Insurance
Rensselaer Gateway Energy Alliance
Long Term Care Insurance
Member-to-Member Discount Program
Country Club of Troy Membership Discount
Online Job & Volunteer Opportunities Board
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Assistance
Constant Contact Email Marketing Discounts
On The Job Training Assistance – Rensselaer County’s One Stop Center
Two Conference Rooms Available – Free!
Business Referrals
University at Albany Weekend MBA Scholarships
Established in 2008
Supported by 22 EDP Investors
Grand Opening: Community Care Physicians
Business Services
EDP Newsletter
Regional Profile
www.renscochamber.com/edp
Register to attend Chamber events & visit the Community Calendar
Chamber Info, Benefits, and Opportunities
MembershipDirectory
Chamber Social Media
Download Member Documents
Member News &Chamber News
Member Spotlight
Banner Advertising Opportunities
Economic Development Partnership (EDP)
Troy VictorianStroll
Event Sponsorships: Starting at $275
Monthly Newsletter: Inserts & Spotlights available
e-newsletter Ads: Headline & Standard ads available
Weblink: One-time $25 fee
Website Advertising: Starting at $150
Direct Mail List
Social Media
Ambassador CommitteeAmbassadors help members get involved, utilize Chamber benefits, greet attendees and facilitate networking at various Chamber events.
Golf Classic CommitteeThe Chamber's Golf Classic is held annually at the end of July and is always a sell-out event. Committee members are involved in various aspects of event planning, sponsorship and more.
Victorian Stroll CommitteeThe Victorian Stroll Committee plans the annual event, held the first Sunday of December, and meets as early as August to begin planning. Members are involved with organizing all aspects of this popular event.
NetworkingPlus Events
Quick Learn Technology Workshops
Monthly Programs
Professional Development Series Events
Tech Valley Series for Empowering
Women
www.renscochamber.com/events
Annual Dinner {with a twist} & Business Expo
Van Rensselaer Awards Dinner2013 Van Rensselaer Award Recipients
Corporate Award: Rifenburg Constructin, Inc.
Small Business Award: eBizDocs
“The Ebbie:” Lambert Ginsberg, Esq.
Award-winning, skills-based professional development program that incorporates a “learning from leaders” approach to successful leadership training.
The Leadership Institute Class of 2013Graduation Ceremony & Dinner
Class of 2013: Leadership & Strategic Thinking Panel Discussion
Laura Amos, Accounting Assistant
Linda Hillman, President
Cindy Lovely, Executive Assistant & Office Manager
Kate Ollier, Programs & Events Manager
Stephanie Scully, Controller
Ryan Silva, Director of Economic Development & Government Affairs
Chyresse Wells, Communications & Marketing Coordinator
