Capital Region Chamber

You're invited ➡️ Join us May 9 and help us celebrate Capital Region WBC's 2025 Women of Excellence: https://lnkd.in/eEGraU4u 2025 Women of Excellence: ✨ Distinguished Career: Michele Vennard | Board Chair, Albany Convention Center Authority - ACCA ✨ Excellence in Business Innovation: Kendra Hart, LEED GA | President, Martin Electric ✨ Excellence in Business: Cristene DerBoghossian | President/COO, Camelot Print and Copy Centers ✨ Excellence in the Professions: Alexandra Paul, MD, FAANS | Associate Professor and Associate Residency Director, Albany Medical College and Albany Med Health System ✨ Excellence in Management: Lisa Vollendorf, Ph.D. | President, Empire State University ✨ Emerging Professional: Priya Winston Ph.D. LMSW | Director of Curriculum and Clinical Excellence, The Arc Lexington Transitions Program Our thanks to 2025 Women of Excellence Sponsors: Presenting Sponsors: Broadview Federal Credit Union, MVP Health Care, and Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady Supporting Sponsor: Albany Convention Center Authority - ACCA, BBL, Empire State University, and KeyBank Video Sponsor: Albany Med Health System Media Partner: Women@Work and Times Union Media Group Venue Partner: Albany Marriott #CapitalRegionConnected #CapitalRegionProsperity

Let's celebrate Good News together! Join us April 16 as we celebrate the 2025 Good News Award winners and milestone anniversaries: https://lnkd.in/eX8p_67G This year, the Chamber of Schenectady County will celebrate:  ⭐ 4everbods Fitness Club  ⭐ River Stone Manor ⭐ NY Phoenix Basketball ⭐ NY Ovals ⭐ Bear and Bird Boutique + Gallery New York  During the luncheon, these milestone anniversaries will also be recognized: ✨ Best Cleaners (20th anniversary) ✨ Ambition Coffee & Eatery, Inc. (25th anniversary) ✨ Musicians of Ma'alwyck (25th anniversary) ✨ Niskayuna Community Foundation (25th anniversary) ✨ The Legal Project (30th anniversary) ✨ UTECH Opportunities, Inc. (35th anniversary) ✨ Mohawk Opportunities, Inc. (40th anniversary) ✨ Safe Inc. of Schenectady (40th anniversary) ✨ Bellamy Remodeling (50th anniversary) ✨ Kingsway Community (50th anniversary) Our thanks to Good News Awards Luncheon Sponsors: Presenting Sponsor: MVP Health Care Supporting Sponsors: Ellis Medicine, NBT Bank, Price Chopper Supermarkets-Market 32, Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady, Schenectady County Metroplex Development Authority, and Transfinder #CapitalRegionConnected #CapitalRegionProsperity

Will be moderating this upcoming panel on mentoring opportunities available in our region. Please share and consider joining, in person or online. Capital Region Chamber https://lnkd.in/eNb_Xn9F

One week away: Bring your business cards and make great connections! Join us for Business After Hours on April 10 at Common Roots Brewing Albany Outpost: https://lnkd.in/eRzvRBMB Our thanks to Business After Hours Presenting Sponsor: First New York Federal Credit Union #CapitalRegionConnected #CapitalRegionProsperity #Networking

We were honored to have Gov. Hochul deliver remarks at our Annual Dinner last week. Our thanks again to our 2025 Annual Dinner sponsors: Title Sponsor: NBT Bank Signature Sponsor: Arrow Bank Wine Sponsor: MVP Health Care Entertainment Sponsor: CDPHP Video Production: WMHT AV Partner: ACES Decor Partner: Total Events, LLC. #CapitalRegionConnected #CapitalRegionProsperity

Two weeks away: The 2025 Good News Awards! You're invited to join us April 16: https://lnkd.in/eX8p_67G This year, the Chamber of Schenectady County will celebrate:  ⭐ 4everbods Fitness Club  ⭐ Bear and Bird Boutique + Gallery New York  ⭐ NY Ovals ⭐ NY Phoenix  ⭐ River Stone Manor During the luncheon, we'll also recognize these milestone anniversaries: ✨ Best Cleaners (20th anniversary) ✨ Ambition Coffee & Eatery, Inc. (25th anniversary) ✨ Musicians of Ma'alwyck (25th anniversary) ✨ Niskayuna Community Foundation (25th anniversary) ✨ The Legal Project (30th anniversary) ✨ UTECH Opportunities, Inc. (35th anniversary) ✨ Mohawk Opportunities, Inc. (40th anniversary) ✨ Safe Inc. of Schenectady (40th anniversary) ✨ Bellamy Remodeling (50th anniversary) ✨ Kingsway Community (50th anniversary) Our thanks to Good News Awards Luncheon Sponsors: Presenting Sponsor: MVP Health Care Supporting Sponsors: Ellis Medicine, NBT Bank, Price Chopper Supermarkets-Market 32, Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady, Schenectady County Metroplex Development Authority, and Transfinder #CapitalRegionConnected #CapitalRegionProsperity Discover Schenectady

This March, the Chamber was thrilled to celebrate Members' grand openings, anniversaries, and more, including (listed in order of images shown): 📍 First New York Federal Credit Union (high school branch grand opening) 📍 Cannabicity (grand opening) 📍 Seoul Korean BBQ (grand opening) 📍 110 Group, LLC (5th anniversary) 📍 Margarita City Mexican Grill (new management, remodeling complete) 📍 Upstate Bug Busters (1st anniversary) 📍 Author Paula Fidalgo (book launch) 📍 Sashie's Dispensary (grand opening) All ribbon cuttings of the Capital Region Chamber and its affiliates are sponsored by Community Bank, N.A. Not a Chamber Member yet and wondering what other benefits you’ll experience by becoming one? Head here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eWSvGsGp #CapitalRegionConnected #CapitalRegionProsperity #RibbonCutting #GrandOpening

Join the Chamber of Southern Saratoga County presents Inside Malta: A Community Business Forum on April 30. Registration open: https://lnkd.in/eGwvhPQk This forum will focus on ways Malta can ensure a strong pipeline of talent for our workforce. Inside Malta is an opportunity to gain valuable insight and interact with other Malta area businesses. Our thanks to Inside Malta Sponsors: Presenting Sponsors: Ballston Spa National Bank and Ellis Medicine Supporting Sponsors: Arnoff Moving & Storage and Sterling Real Estate Group #CapitalRegionConnected #CapitalRegionProsperity

This April, celebrate Good News, get time management tips, and more at these upcoming events: https://lnkd.in/dqkvvK6 #CapitalRegionConnected #CapitalRegionProsperity #ProfessionalDevelopment #Networking #Upskill

✨ What an incredible evening! Thanks to all who attended our 2025 Annual Dinner. Explore photos, taken by Andrew Elder - Best Frame Forward, here: https://lnkd.in/eA5dteVr Congratulations again to this year's honorees: Chamber Champion Ruth Mahoney ChangeMaker Dr. John Bennett And thank you to our event sponsors: Title Sponsor: NBT Bank Signature Sponsor: Arrow Bank Wine Sponsor: MVP Health Care Entertainment Sponsor: CDPHP Video Production: WMHT AV Partner: ACES Decor Partner: Total Events, LLC. #CapitalRegionConnected #CapitalRegionProsperity Best Frame Forward