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Last Call! Application deadline for The Leadership Institute Class of 2014 is this Wednesday
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Did you know that 85 percent of Leadership Institute graduates are promoted after completing the program? The Chamber's Leadership Institute is the only skills-based leadership training program in the region. This competitive and highly beneficial program uses interactive discussions and critical analysis to help you gain the valuable skills necessary to advance your career, while gaining insight on real life experiences. Session topics include:
- One-and-a-half-day retreat at the YMCA's Camp Chingachgook on Lake George
- Leadership & Strategic Thinking
- Communication
- Balancing the Professional Career & Personal Life
- Financial Management
- Human Resources & Organizational Development
- Board Development & Service
Enrollment is limited. Approximately 26 individuals will be chosen by The Leadership Institute Selection Committee to participate in the program. Deadline for Leadership Institute Class of 2014 applications is Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 5 p.m.
Please send your completed application to:The Leadership Institute Class of 2014c/o: Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce255 River Street, Troy, New York 12180The Leadership Institute Class of 2014 begins September, 2013 and ends in March of 2014. To learn more, please contact Vice President Claudette Thornton at 518.274.7020 ext. 18. Notification of selection to The Leadership Institute Class of 2014 will be made by Friday, June 14, 2013. Applicants not selected are encouraged to reapply to the program the following year.
Read more...The Leadership Institute is sponsored by First Niagra and the media sponsor is The Business Review.

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Hiring Our Heroes - U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
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Please take a moment for our 113th Annual Dinner survey. Thank you!
Thursday, May 16, 2013Please take a moment to fill out our five question survey. Your feedback is important to us! Click here for the survey. Thank you!
Thank you to all of the Annual Dinner sponsors for making this year's dinner such a success and thank you to everyone who attended the 113th Annual Dinner. Congratulations to all of our members on another successful year!
Annual Dinner Expo Booths:Action NowAlbany Pine Bush Preserve CommissionAT&TBerkshire BankBouchey & Clarke Benefits, Inc.Bouchey Financial Group, Ltd.Callanan Industries, Inc.CAP COM Federal Credit UnionCDPHPThe Clore Kelly Group, Merrill LynchDigital X-press SolutionsThe Doane Stuart SchoolE P & M InternationalE-BizDocsFirst NiagaraFranklin Hospitality GroupFreihofer's Run for WomenGettysburg Flag WorksGreyCastle Security LLCGroff NetWorks LLCHilton AlbanyHilton Garden Inn, TroyLogomotive Promotions Inc.Monolith SolarNational GridNBT BankNoble Gas SolutionsThe Phoenix CompaniesPioneer BankRensselaer County IDAThe Sage CollegesSaratoga Eagle Sales & ServiceSaxton Sign CorporationSEFCUSnyder PrintersTime Warner Cable Business ClassTri-City ValleyCatsTri City Rentals / Massry Realty PartnersUHY LLPUnited Group of CompaniesWells Fargo AdvisorsWoodland Hill Montessori SchoolAnnual Dinner Underwriting Sponsors:
Read more...Tags 113th Annual Dinner {with a twist} & Busines Expo | Action Now | Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission | Annual Dinner | AT&T | Berkshire Bank | Bouchey & Clarke Benefits, Inc. | Bouchey Financial Group, Ltd. | Business Expo | Callanan Industries, Inc. | CDPHP | Digital X-press Solutions | E P & M International | E-BizDocs | Event | First Niagara | Franklin Hospitality Group | Franklin Plaza Ballroom | Gettysburg Flag Works | GreyCastle Security LLC | Groff NetWorks LLC | Hilton Albany | Hilton Garden Inn, Troy | Logomotive Promotions Inc. | Monolith Solar | National Grid | NBT Bank | networking | Noble Gas Solutions | Pioneer Bank | Rensselaer County IDA | Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce | Saratoga Eagle Sales & Service | Saxton Sign Corporation | SEFCU | Snyder Printers | The Clore Kelly Group, Merrill Lynch | The Doane Stuart School | The Phoenix Companies | The Sage Colleges | Time Warner Cable Business Class | Tri City Rentals / Massry Realty Partners | Tri-City ValleyCats | Troy | UHY LLP | United Group of Companies | Woodland Hill Montessori School -
Congratulations to Chamber Members Named 'Best' by Capital Region Living!
Tuesday, April 23, 2013Kudos to the following Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce Members for being voted the Capital Region's 'Best' in their respective categories:
Best Bakery: Bella Napoli Italian American Bakery, 627 New Loudon Road, Latham.
Best Beer Selection: Brown's Brewing Co., 417 River Street, Troy.
Best Chili: The Hungry Fish Cafe, 615 Pawling Avenue, Troy.
Best Coffee: Stewart's Shops, various locations.
Best Fine Dining: Angelo's 677 Prime, 677 Broadway, Albany.
Best Meatballs: Testo's Italian Restaurant, 124 Street & 4th Avenue, North Troy.
Best Sauce: Testo's Italian Restaurant, 124 Street & 4th Avenue, North Troy.
Best Takeout: Testo's Italian Restaurant, 124 Street & 4th Avenue, North Troy.
Best Pulled Pork: Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, 377 River Street, Troy.
Best Ribs: Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, 377 River Street, Troy.
Most Romantic: Angelo's 677 Prime, 677 Broadway, Albany.
Best Sports Bar: Recovery Sports Grill, 235 Hoosick Street, Troy.
Best Steak: Angelo's 677 Prime, 677 Broadway, Albany.
Top New Restaurant: The Charles F. Lucas Confectionary & Wine Bar, 12 2nd Street, Troy.
Congratulations to the Capital Region's 'Best' finalists!
Best Bagels Finalist: Bruegger's Bagels, 55 Congress Street, Troy.
Best Bakery Finalist: The Cookie Factory, 520 Congress Street, Troy.
Best Bread Finalist: The Placid Baker, 250 Broadway, Troy.
Best Burger Finalist: Five Guys Burger & Fries, 600 North Greenbush Road, Rensselaer.
Best Coffee Finalist: Dunkin' Donuts, 363 Broadway, Troy.
Best Dessert Finalist: Bella Napoli Italian American Bakery, 672 New Loudon Road, Latham; Angelo's 677 Prime, 677 Broadway, Albany; and Sweet Sues, 203 River Street, Troy.
Best French Fries Finalist: McDonald's, 780 Hoosick Street, Troy.
Best Hot Dogs Finalist: Five Guys Burger & Fries, 600 North Greenbush Road, Rensselaer.
Best Mac & Cheese Finalist: Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, 377 River Street, Troy.
Best Yogurt Finalist: Dante's Frozen Yogurt, 274 River Street, Troy.
For the Capital Region's Best Restaurants By Cuisine, Best Restaurants by County, and a full list of Capital Region Living's "Best of the Capital Region," please visit crlmag.com.
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Tech Valley Series for Empowering Women
Monday, April 29, 2013The Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud to present a new series of programs for professional women in Tech Valley.
These events were developed in direct response to an outpouring of requests by business community members to find solutions to the ongoing challenges of professional women. By fostering candid, solutions-based conversations, this series will challenge the status quo and give women the power to expand their roles beyond traditional boundaries and succeed in our region.
The First Annual Symposium for the Tech Valley Series for Empowering Women was held on Thursday, April 25 at The Century House in Latham. The event was a huge success thanks to the Tech Valley Series for Empowering Women sponsors, panelists, and facilitators.
Did you attend the Annual Symposium on Thursday, April 25? If so, please take a moment to fill out our survey. Your comments and suggestions are essential to the success and improvement of the Tech Valley Series for Empowering Women. Click here for the survey. Thank you!
(Left to right; top then bottom): Trudy Hall, Head of Emma Willard School, Underwriting Sponsor; Mary Anne Murphy, Director of Client Services, Bouchey Financial Group, Ltd., Underwriting Sponsor; Nicole Stein, Vice President of Marketing, SEFCU, Major Underwriting Series Sponsor; Linda Hillman, President, RCRCC; Carney McGuire, Director of Sales & Marketing, BBL Construction Services, LLC, Underwriting Sponsor; Mary Alice Russo, Principal, Russo Project Management, LLC, Panelist; Barbara Hess, Chief Administrative Officer, SEFCU, Panelist; Cheri Warren, Vice President of Asset Management, National Grid, Panelist.For more information on topics discussed at the Annual Women's Panel:
Visit The Troy Record for a follow-up article and video of the panel discussion
The conversations continue: Aras Performance Group Blog
Download the Annual Symposium Program for panelist bios, breakout session details, expo booth participants, event sponsors, and Tech Valley Series for Empowering Women Committee members.
Breakout Sessions:
"Getting the Yes: Critical Negotiation Skills for Women," facilitated by Erin Crotty, Vice President & Executive Director, Audubon New York - Download the handout provided at the session.“The Business of Running your WOB,” facilitated by Annmarie Lanesey, President, Greane Tree Technology - Download the handout provided at the session. Noteworthy WOB resources:"Making Impossible Conversations Possible," facilitated by Carolina Rock, Facilities Manager, Express Scripts - More information to come!"Manage Your Career. Don't Let It Manage You." Facilitated by Hon. Kathy Jimino, Rensselaer County Executive - Download the handout provided at the session."Demystifying the Roles of Mentors & Advocates," facilitated by Beth Coco, Founder & Executive Vice President, Microknowledge, Inc. - Download the handout provided at the session.
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Ambassador of the Quarter
Friday, March 29, 2013Congratulations to Jared Reinstein of Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
Financial Advisor Jared Reinstein brings a wealth of knowledge and personalized professional service to Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. One of the nation's premier financial service firms, Wells Fargo assists clients through a team of more than 15,000 financial advisors, retaining a commitment to exceptional service based on trust, expertise, and a determination to put client needs above everything else."It's all about relationship building," said Mr. Reinstein. "My work is one-on-one with each client, whether they are a Fortune 500 company, a small business owner, or an individual just starting out."
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The State Report - April 2013
Tuesday, March 19, 2013The State Report for April, 2013 is now available from The Business Council of New York State.
The report includes highlights from the proposed minimum wage increase; the shale gas moratorium vote; a reconsideration of the Temporary State Energy and Utility Service Conservation Assessment; and the 17th consecutive month of consistent job growth across the state.
Click here for the full report.
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Congratulations to The Leadership Institute Class of 2013
Wednesday, March 13, 2013Congratulations to The Leadership Institute Graduates of 2013!
The Leadership Institute Class of 2013
YMCA Camp Chingachgook Overnight RetreatThe Leadership Institute is sponsored by:
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"Meet the Mayors" Breakfast
Wednesday, March 6, 2013For more on the 'Meet the Mayors' event:
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Left to right: Greg Floyd, Anchor/Reporter, CBS6, Moderator; Chuck Reed, Vice President Site Operations, Express Scripts; Rensselaer Mayor Daniel Dwyer; Green Island Mayor Ellen McNulty-Ryan; Troy Mayor Lou Rosamilia; and Linda Hillman, President, RCRCC.















































