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Chamber Events
Johnson answers questions from the audience on capital gains taxes, automobile industry, President-elect Obama's economic team, regulations for the financial industry and more.
Johnson delivered his annual economic forecast to Albany Colonie Regional Chamber members, discussing where the stock market and the economy heading over the next year and how businesses and individuals should respond to market conditions.
Mayor Jennings answers questions from the audience on education, the proposed convention center, development of the riverfront and other topics.
Mayor Jennings delivered his annual address to Albany Colonie Regional Chamber members, discussing education and the tight economy among other topics in his remarks.
In this episode of the Chamber's podcast series, Congressman Michael McNulty, who has served in the House of Representatives for two decades and is retiring at the end of his current term in January, answered questions from the audience during his address exclusively for Albany Colonie Regional Chamber members. Excelsior College was the event's sponsor.
In this episode of the Chamber's podcast series, Congressman Michael McNulty, who has served in the House of Representatives for two decades and is retiring at the end of his current term in January, delivered an address exclusively for Albany Colonie Regional Chamber members. Excelsior College was the event's sponsor. Congressman McNulty, was introduced by his father, former Green Island Mayor Jack McNulty.
Top executives from some of the region's largest employers discussed Tech Valley's recent growth and examined where future economic expansion lies for our area.
The panelists at this special breakfast event take questions from the audience.
As part of the New York Penn League All-Star Luncheon, Gossage, a recent inductee into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, delivered the keynote address. He talked about breaking into the big leagues and his induction into the hall of fame and offered advice to young ball players.
In part one, Mayor Jennings discusses recent developments in the city and what lies ahead for his initiatives to enhance the business climate and quality of life in the city. This event was sponsored by KeyBank.
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Chamber Benefits & Programs
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Entrepreneurial Assistance
Sharada Alampalli of Prospect Solutions discusses the importance of financial statements in a business plan.
Maxine Barasch, an attorney and owner of the law firm Maxine Barasch and Associates, discusses the legal issues entrepreneurs need to consider when protecting their intellectual property.
Michael and Brenny perform improv skits that demonstrate how you can enrich the business situations you encounter every day.
Michael Burns and Brenny Rabine of The Mop and Bucket Company talk about how the fundamentals of improvisational comedy (think Who's Line is it Anyway?) can improve your communications with colleagues, customers and prospects.
Suzanne Amsler of Inspired Coaching & Training shares ideas on setting clear intentions, identifying your ideal client, generating residual income, establishing strategic alliances and more.
Lynette Seawall of Performance Plus Consulting and a Certified QuickBooks Professional Advisor talks about getting starting with the popular accounting software and how it can improve your business processes.
Rebecca Murtagh of Karner Blue Marketing talks about how your company can effectively find new, qualified customers through the Web.
Dan O'Connell from the Small Business Administration talks about how your company can best position itself to take advantage of loans available through SBA.
Dale Klein of Profitable Speech talks about hurdling the fear of public speaking, communicating clearly and delivering effective presentations.
Pauline Bartel of Bartel Communications talks about how celebrating a corporate anniversary should be an essential part of a company's marketing strategy.
Dale Kelley, president of CBG Training and Development, talks about the DISC Personality & Behavior Profile and what it can reveal about an entrepreneur's personality and how it will could impact a business both positively and negatively.
In this episode, BJ Johnson, executive director of the U-Start Incubator Center for Entrepreneurism at Union College, talks about the role of a business incubator and how young companies may benefit from an incubator's services.
In this episode, Melody Burns of Idea Practitioner LLC, talks about how to your ideas are one of the most valuable assets for your business.
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GenNEXT Young Professionals
In this episode, Brittney Schlegel, human resource specialist at Sunmark Federal Credit Union and the mentorship program chair of the GenNEXT Council, talks about the benefits and drawbacks of job hopping in the Generation Y population.
In this episode, Candace Adams Grossjohann, vice chair elect and the incoming 2009 chair of the GenNEXT council, talks about how young professionals can get involved with community organizations and a new initiative the council is launching with the Tech Valley Nonprofit Business Council.
In this episode, Ken Countermire, vice president commercial banking officer for TD Banknorth and co-chair elect of the GenNEXT Council, talks about the group's Live Work Play Task Force that is addressing quality of life issues, promoting regional economic development and raising awareness of our recreational and cultural resources.
In this episode, Rachel Zimolka, senior business development executive at Sunmark Federal Credit Union and co-chair of the GenNEXT Council, talks about local programs that educate potential homeowners and provide financial assistance in purchasing a home.
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Small Business
Kate Baker, business advisor with the Small Business Development Center, talks about stepping back from your day-to-day operations to set goals for your business and create the action plans that will make your goals a reality.
Kate Baker, business advisor with the Small Business Development Center, talks about stepping back from your day-to-day operations to set goals for your business and create the action plans that will make your goals a reality.
An insulated swimming pool from Radiant Pools will last a lifetime and extend your swimming season. In this episode, Tony Sirco, president of Radiant Pools, talks about what makes the pools so unique.
With three generations of families passing through, Spendwood School of Dance & Gymnastics has been an active participant in Cohoes' revitalization. In this episode, Ralph Pascale, owner of Spendwood School of Dance & Gymnastics, talks about what makes the city of Cohoes a great place to do business.
Miron's for Floors has been family owned and operated for more than 60 years. In this episode, Dick Miron talks about how the company got started and how it has prospered through the years.
By developing a strong presence in the area through civic and community involvement, TL Metzger & Associates, a full service real estate brokerage firm, has grown substantially since opening its doors in 2000. In this episode, Tracy Metzger, president of TL Metzger and Associates, talks about the firm involvement's in the community and how that helps it sell the region to businesses and families.
Learn a little history, have a ton of fun and blow duck whistles. All of this and more are wrapped up in the popular duck tours that take to Albany's city streets and the trolley tours that travel throughout the region. In this episode, Bob Wolfgang, president of the Albany Aqua Ducks & Trolleys, talks about what makes their historic and other tours unique in the marketplace.
An integral and historic part of downtown Albany's landscape, Jack's Oyster House has been family operated since it opened in 1913. In this episode, Brad Rosenstein, talks about how the restaurant's focus on its customers has led to success.
With a unique, comprehensive solution for digital photographers, LabPrints has emerged as one the region's top high tech companies. In this episode, Bob Kolbe, CEO of LabPrints, talks about how the company keeps its innovative edge while supporting sustained growth.
Kate Baker, business advisor with the Small Business Development Center and vice chair of the Chamber's Small Business Council, talks about the programs and opportunities the group provides to small business owners.
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Tech Valley Nonprofit Business Award Winners
Shultz is a founding member of the Capital Region Youth Tennis Foundation, has served on the Proctors board and is a member of its executive committee, and has served in various capacities on the board of Capital Region Sponsor-A-Scholar. In this episode, Schultz talks about why he is so active with community organizations.
Alan Krafchin, president/CEO of Center for Disability Services is being recognized for his years of service and exemplifying the knowledge, skills and leadership necessary for effective nonprofit management. In this episode, Krafchin talks about how the Center for Disability Services has grown into one of the largest nonprofits in the region.
Capital Region Sponsor-A-Scholar is being recognized for effectively collaborating with various sectors and other nonprofit organizations in the community. In this episode Bill Corbett, president of Capital Region Sponsor-A-Scholar, talks about how the organization helps students succeed in high school and gain a college education.
Wildwood Programs is being recognized for effectively collaborating with various sectors and other nonprofit organizations in the community. In this episode Mary Ann Allen, executive director/CEO of Wildwood Programs, talks about how the range of services the organization provides individuals and families.
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Technically Speaking
Ann Moynihan, president of Documentation Strategies, discusses how business process improvement can help determine the most appropriate and efficient way to achieve business goals saving a company time and money.
Michelle Pyan, president of Commercial Investigations, talks about the increasing role social networking Web sites are playing in the work place and the best ways businesses can utilize them.
Mike Holtzman, president of Gavant Software, talks about how Web applications can streamline numerous business tasks such as e-commerce, document management, business communications, sales processing and customer relationship management.
In this episode, Ann Moynihan, president of Documentation Strategies, discusses how an effective document management strategy can help a business become more efficient and productive and improve customer service.
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Women of Excellence
In this episode, the 2008 Women of Excellence award winners talk about the obstacles they've overcome, what inspires them and how they try to achieve a work-life balance.
In this episode, the 2008 Women of Excellence award winners talk about the obstacles they've overcome, what inspires them and how they try to achieve a work-life balance.
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