December 3, 2007
The
2008 Winter Leadership Conference
January 22-23, 2008
Registration is now open! Click HERE to register online.
It's not your average, one-size-fits-all conference! The 2008 CANYS Winter Leadership Conference is a targeted, chamber executive-specific event. Each speaker and every activity is designed to relate to the unique challenges and scenarios faced every day by chamber executives throughout New York and our nation. You and your chamber colleagues will hear from the following confirmed speakers:
o Silda
Wall Spitzer, First
Lady of New York State
o Patrick Foye, Downstate
Chairman, Empire State
Development
o Mick Fleming, President,
American Chamber of Commerce Executives
o Dr. Alain Kaloyeros, Vice
President and Chief Administrative Officer of the College
of Nanoscale Science and Engineering, University at Albany
o Ethan Kent, Vice President
of the Project for Public
Spaces
o Mark Eagan, St.
Joseph's County Chamber of Commerce, Indiana
o Todd Letts, Greater
Kitchener/Waterloo Chamber of Commerce, Canada
o David McKeehan, CCE, North
Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce
o Plus even more chamber experts from around New York State
We've gathered a roster of speakers that will give high level insight to issues of economic development, with an emphasis on our role in the process within the territories we serve; regionalism and how we can best capitalize on trends and proven successes in other markets; and also on young professional groups, an avenue vital to every chamber as we work to remain relevant and integral to our communities and the changing tides of the professional elite. See the full conference agenda, hotel and sponsorship information at the 2008 Winter Leadership Conference Home Page.
Register online and be sure to make your hotel reservations directly with the Crowne Plaza Albany at (518) 462-6611. Don't miss the biggest and best professional development conference CANYS offers!
Conference Gold Sponsors:
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Nominate an outstanding chamber exec for the Excellence in Leadership Award
Has one of your chamber colleagues always impressed you with their leadership, devotion to the chamber profession and commitment to help other chamber professionals succeed?
Show your thanks and recognize their dedication to making all chambers stronger and more vibrant by nominating that person for the CANYS 2008 Chamber Excellence in Leadership Award. Make your nomination today by downloading the nomination form HERE. Hurry- the deadline for nominations is December 21.
Cayuga County Chamber wins Accreditation
Hearty CANYS congratulations go out to the Cayuga County Chamber, which has won Accreditation from the U.S. Chamber.
Terri Bridenbecker led her team at the Cayuga Co. Chamber in Auburn to Accreditation with Three Stars. 19 other chambers nationwide won Accreditation for their sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on their communities.
U.S. Chamber Accreditation recognizes an organization for its quality programs, clear organizational procedures, and being a catalyst for positive action in their community. To achieve accreditation, a chamber must meet standards in their operations and programs, including areas of governance, government affairs, and technology. This extensive self-review can take from three to six months to complete.
Tell us about it
The Schuyler County Chamber of Commerce has announced that Phyllisa A. DeSarno will take on the position of Chamber President beginning in January. DeSarno is a native and lifelong resident of Watkins Glen. She has an extensive background working with business and industry throughout the region in her positions with Corning Enterprises and Corning Community College. For more information, see the Chamber's website at www.schuylerny.com.
Got a question
you’d like to ask other CANYS members? Job opening in your chamber?
Great idea you’d like to share? Send it to cathy.jimenez@bcnys.org.
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