The Albany-Colonie Chamber of Commerce debuted Speed Networking last year and members clamored for its return. You asked for it. You got it. On Thursday, Nov. 6, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with at least 20 Chamber members during this unique, fast-paced Business-to-Business Exchange. But you must do it quickly as you’re on the clock. Space is limited for this event so if you plan to attend, sign-up now at http://acchamber.org/events.aspx. Albany-Colonie Chamber members only.

Saratoga Springs, NY - October 28, 2008- Mountain Media (www.mountainmedia.com), a successful web design and development firm specializing in ecommerce solutions, software application design and development, website hosting and Internet marketing, announced that it has launched a new website for Hudson River Community Credit Union (HRCCU). The new website replaces the credit union’s previous website that has been in place for the past five years at www.hrccu.org.

Powering the new website is the Mountain Publisher Content Management System (CMS), which was designed to simplify the task of organizing large websites and allows non-technical employees of the credit union the ability to update and manage content on the site. Personnel, with the use of a standard web browser and secure login can easily add information, such as updates to the credit union’s products and services and through advanced security permissions, administrators can [...]

ALBANY, N.Y. — The Times Union Ski & Snowboard Expo will fuel the passion of winter sports enthusiasts with three-days of frosty fun at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center, November 7 - 9, 2008.

Presented by Alpin Haus — New York’s largest ski and board shop — and sponsored by Hannaford Supermarkets, the Times Union Ski & Snowboard Expo will offer a comprehensive look at the newest and coolest in winter sporting equipment, fashion and travel in a convenient, one-stop browsing and shopping environment.

Featuring over 100 exhibitor booths, family friendly activities and dozens of great giveaways, the 47th annual edition of the Expo will provide winter sports fans with an early look at must-haves for the 2008–09 winter season.

Popular snowboard and skateboard retailer Zumiez will make its debut at the Expo, bringing a full line-up of board-sports [...]

Benoit, Rosato join organization

(Albany) – The Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the addition of Christopher Benoit as a membership associate and Carissa Rosato as events and program manager.

Benoit rejoins the Chamber as a membership associate, a role in which he will focus on membership sales. He spent the past four-and-a-half years in advertising/circulation sales at the Times Union. Previously, he worked for the Chamber from 1997-2001 selling advertising for Visions magazine, the Member Directory and the Chamber’s Web site. A graduate of JCA and The College of Saint Rose, with a bachelor’s degree in communications, Benoit lives in Clifton Park with his wife and son. He can be reached at 518.431.1421.

Prior to joining the Chamber, Rosato worked in Manhattan for a division of Liz Claiborne ( [...]

ALBANY NY — October 2008 — New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner John C. Egan announced this month that OGS will once again offer special tours of the New York State Capitol that will explore the legends, folklore and “ghost stories” connected to the historic building in downtown Albany. The “Capitol Hauntings Tours” are free and open to the public. Reservations are required for the tours and each tour is limited to 30 participants.

Daily tours will be offered Monday through Friday until October 31 at 2 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. On Saturday, October 25, tours will be offered at 2 p.m., 3:45 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Join the “ghost hunting” Capitol Tour Guides as they take you through the “hot spots” of the Capitol. Brave visitors will make their way to the [...]

EAP Receives 2008 Award for Excellence from New York State

(Albany) –The Capital Chamber Foundation, Inc. of the Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce has earned the New York State Entrepreneurial Assistance Program 2008 Award for Excellence from Empire State Development Corporation (ESDC).

The award recognizes the Chamber’s Entrepreneurial Assistance Program (EAP) for outstanding program performance and achievement in all program areas and dedication to the entrepreneurs of New York state.

Administered locally by the Chamber and funded by the ESDC, the state’s EAP is designed to provide business assistance to aspiring entrepreneurs, increase the formation of new businesses and strengthen the operations of businesses during the early stages of development.

Services include classroom instruction and one-on-one counseling, peer support groups and business mentoring from experienced business owners who have been through the ups and downs [...]

Organizations, individuals to be honored at fourth annual luncheon

(Albany) – The Tech Valley Nonprofit Business Council –– a shared initiative of the Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce and The Chamber of Schenectady County –– will honor successful nonprofit organizations and outstanding community-minded individuals at the fourth annual Tech Valley Nonprofit Business Council Luncheon.

The event is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Desmond Hotel and Conference Center in Colonie. KeyBank and Time Warner Cable Business Class are the major sponsors of the awards luncheon, and CDPHP is the video sponsor.

Reservations to attend the annual event recognizing the exemplary contributions of nonprofit organizations to our community may be made by visiting www.acchamber.org. The cost to attend is $48. For more information, contact Carissa Rosato, events and program manager, [...]

Show to Feature National/Area Log and Timber Frame Companies, Interior Designers, Home Suppliers and Rustic Furniture Craftsmen; Free Seminars, Demonstrations on Tap Throughout Weekend.

Log Homes. Timber Frame Homes. Rustic Furniture- One Show!

Residents of the Adirondacks and its surrounding communities who’ve always dreamed of living in a log or timber frame home or enjoy the rustic lifestyle and simple, elegant furnishings they afford are invited to spend time with the industry’s top log home and timber frame builders, interior designers and rustic furniture makers at Johnson’s Log Home and Timber Frame Show and The Rustic Living EXPO, Oct. 10-12 at the Olympic Center.

The three-day show will run Friday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and children under 18 [...]

For Immediate Release: The Circle of a Small World
October 1 2008

Contact: Lori Marso
518-248-4225

Ambassadors of Hope and Civic Engagement, (“AHCE”), in partnership with Schenectady Chapter of ACORN will host a “VOTE FOR CHANGE” party fest specifically targeting communities with little to no political voice. An event designed by a few citizens reaching out to empower those whom have lost hope that their vote matters. The event is open to all, despite political persuasions.

Schenectady, NY: The AHCE, stemmed from a Barack Obama volunteer group that has registered 300 new voters to date in the city of Schenectady needy communities. It began with one person, registered under the Independence party, going from door to door and quickly joined by others, through the Barack internet network, in addition to those whom responded behind the doors to join forces.

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The Albany Public Library will host a free showing of Iron Man on Sunday, October 5th at 2PM in the Main Library’s Large Auditorium. The movie, a recent release, stars Robert Downey
Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, and Terrence Howard. After an accident, billionaire industrialist Tony Stark creates a suit that
sustains his life. When he heals, he decides to use his technology to fight crime and leads a double life as Iron Man in this comic book adventure. (Rated PG-13, 126 minutes.)