Capital Region Chamber

Thank you to our sponsors: Presenting: @MVPHealthCare Supporting: @EllisMedicine Price Chopper, Market 32 @nbt_bank @riverscasino_NY Schenectady Metroplex @transfinder

The Capital Region Veterans Memorial is a living tribute to the men and women of the Capital Region who served in the military. Join us in honoring them at the Good News Awards Luncheon, Friday, April 17 at River Stone Manor. 🎟️ buff.ly/vgwDuDx

Last Call to Get Tickets! Join the Capital Region Young Professionals Network for PechaKucha Vol. 39 on Thursday, April 9 at Brown's Brewing Company Revolution Hall, Troy for fast‑paced 20×20 presentations showcasing career pivots, community projects, creative breakthroughs, and the moments of growth that have shaped our region. This spring edition features local stories in full bloom—seven speakers, twenty slides, twenty seconds each. Quick, inspiring, local stories- lasting blossoms. See the list of speakers & get tickets here: members.capitalregionchamber.com/.../2026-ypn... Thanks to our YPN Sponsors: Presenting Sponsors: @nationalgridus and @transfinder Supporting Sponsors: Community Bank, N.A., @CDTA, @EllisMedicine, and NYSTEC #CapitalRegionConnected #CapitalRegionProsperity #PechaKuchaAlbany #PechaKucha

By attending this Capital Region WBC event, you'll gain: ➡️ Clear methods for identifying and amplifying your core strengths during transitions ➡️ Strategies for building adaptability as a long‑term competitive edge ➡️ Guidance on balancing existing expertise with developing new competencies ➡️ Tools for spotting untapped strengths in yourself and your team Learn more and register here: members.capitalregionchamber.com/eventcalendar/… Our thanks to Sponsors: Presenting Sponsors: Broadview Federal Credit Union and Crisafulli Bros. Plumbing & Heating Contractors, Inc. Supporting Sponsors: Brightside Up, CDPHP, Capital District Transportation Authority - CDTA, and Preferred Mutual #CapitalRegionConnected #CapitalRegionProsperity

✨ Please join us in congratulating Kimmy Venter, 2026 Emerging Professional recipient! We'll celebrate this Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region CEO - and all Women of Excellence honorees - on May 15. Registration and full event details: members.capitalregionchamber.com/eventcalendar/… Our thanks to Sponsors: Presenting Sponsors: Broadview Federal Credit Union and MVP Health Care Supporting Sponsors: Crisafulli Bros. Plumbing & Heating Contractors, Inc., Curtis Lumber Company, and @keybank Video Sponsor: @AlbanyMed Media Partner: Women@Work and Times Union #CapitalRegionConnected #CapitalRegionProsperity

Great ideas don’t sell themselves - clear, intentional marketing does Session 2 of the From Vision to Viable Business series will help entrepreneurs move beyond random posting and inconsistent messaging and into strategic, purpose-driven marketing and branding. ➡️ Session 2: Marketing with Intention 📆 Thursday, April 2, 2026 🕓️ 4 - 6 p.m. 📍 Pursuit (19 British American Boulevard East, Latham) Full series details and registration: members.capitalregionchamber.com/eventcalendar/… Hosted by: our BIPOC Business Growth Initiative, Albany Black Chamber of Commerce, Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region, and Pursuit #CapitalRegionConnected #CapitalRegionProsperity

✨ Please join us in congratulating Jerilee Beaudoin, 2026 Excellence in Management recipient! We'll celebrate this Sunmark Credit Union President and CEO - and all Women of Excellence honorees - on May 15. Registration and full event details: members.capitalregionchamber.com/eventcalendar/… Our thanks to Sponsors: Presenting Sponsors: Broadview Federal Credit Union and MVP Health Care Supporting Sponsors: Crisafulli Bros. Plumbing & Heating Contractors, Inc., Curtis Lumber Company, and @keybank Video Sponsor: @AlbanyMed Media Partner: Women@Work and Times Union #CapitalRegionConnected #CapitalRegionProsperity

During upcoming BusinessU sessions, you'll learn about: ➡️ Building Your Own Brand-Aligned AI (Tuesday, April 21) ➡️ Rethinking Meetings - The Four Meetings Every Leader Needs (Thursday, May 7) ➡️ The Wave of Change (Wednesday, May 27) All sessions take place 8:30 - 10 a.m. at the Chamber's office (5 Computer Drive South) Full details and registration: capitalregionchamber.com/events Our thanks to BusinessU Presenting Sponsor Mildred Elley #CapitalRegionConnected #CapitalRegionProsperity

✨ Please join us in congratulating Elizabeth Mayhew, 2026 Excellence in the Professions recipient! We'll celebrate this @gevernova General Manager, Configuration Management and Product Definition - and all Women of Excellence honorees - on May 15. Registration and full event details: members.capitalregionchamber.com/eventcalendar/… Our thanks to Sponsors: Presenting Sponsors: Broadview Federal Credit Union and MVP Health Care Supporting Sponsors: Crisafulli Bros. Plumbing & Heating Contractors, Inc., Curtis Lumber Company, and @keybank Video Sponsor: @AlbanyMed Media Partner: Women@Work and Times Union #CapitalRegionConnected #CapitalRegionProsperity

Whether you are on Medicare now, planning ahead or newly eligible, this session will help you understand the benefits, timelines and penalties, including: ➡️ What's the difference between Medicare Parts A, B, C and D? ➡️ Do I choose Original Medicare or an Advantage plan? What's supplemental insurance? ➡️ What does 'creditable coverage' mean? ➡️ Can I keep my group insurance after age 65? Do I have to stop working at 65? Full event details and registration: members.capitalregionchamber.com/eventcalendar/… #CapitalRegionConnected #CapitalRegionProsperity

✨ Please join us in congratulating Sabrina Houser, 2026 Excellence in Business recipient! We'll celebrate this Capital CFO+ LLC Owner - and all Women of Excellence honorees - on May 15. Registration and full event details: members.capitalregionchamber.com/eventcalendar/… Our thanks to Sponsors: Presenting Sponsors: Broadview Federal Credit Union and MVP Health Care Supporting Sponsors: Crisafulli Bros. Plumbing & Heating Contractors, Inc., Curtis Lumber Company, and @keybank Video Sponsor: @AlbanyMed Media Partner: Women@Work and Times Union #CapitalRegionConnected #CapitalRegionProsperity

Join us for our Special Breakfast Forum with Albany Mayor Dr. Dorcey Applyrs to hear the Mayor share insights from her first 100 days and outline key priorities of her administration. 📆 Thursday, April 23 🕗️ 8 - 9:30 a.m. 📍 Hilton Albany Full details for this event here: members.capitalregionchamber.com/eventcalendar/… Our thanks to Presenting Sponsors @nationalgrid and @ualbany #CapitalRegionConnected #CapitalRegionProsperity

✨ Please join us in congratulating Diane Nazzaro, 2026 Excellence in Business Innovation recipient! We'll celebrate this Veterans & Community Housing Coalition Executive Director - and all Women of Excellence honorees - on May 15. Registration and full event details: members.capitalregionchamber.com/eventcalendar/… Our thanks to Sponsors: Presenting Sponsors: Broadview Federal Credit Union and MVP Health Care Supporting Sponsors: Crisafulli Bros. Plumbing & Heating Contractors, Inc., Curtis Lumber Company, and @keybank Video Sponsor: @AlbanyMed Media Partner: Women@Work and Times Union #CapitalRegionConnected #CapitalRegionProsperity

Announcing the 2026 Good News Award Recipients! Join us in recognizing the people and organizations driving progress across our county. The 2026 Good News Awards held on Friday, April 17 at River Stone Manor promises inspiration, celebration, and plenty of reasons to feel proud of our community. Register at: members.capitalregionchamber.com/eventcalendar/… These honorees have made remarkable strides over the past year: Back Barn Brewing Company Capital Region Veterans Memorial/The Legacy Project Niskayuna Co-Op Market The Nightmare Market Thompson & Johnson Equipment Co., Inc. We’re also thrilled to honor organizations marking major achievements in longevity and service: Brookdale East Niskayuna, 30 year anniversary @brookdaleliving Cioffi Slezak Wildgrube P.C., 30 year anniversary Cocoa House Inc., 30 year anniversary @Proctors, 100 year anniversary SLOC Musical Theater, 100 year anniversary @SLOCTheater Thank you to our Sponsors: Presenting: @MVPHealthCare Supporting: @EllisMedicine Market 32 Price Chopper @NBTBank Rivers Casino Schenectady @MetroplexSchdy @Transfinder

Ready for new contacts and a stronger sense of community? At Business After Hours, you'll connect with local entrepreneurs and Chamber Members in a low-pressure, social environment designed for genuine conversation and relationship building. 📆 Thursday, April 9 🕔️ 5 - 7 p.m. 📍 Common Roots Brewing Company Full details and registration: members.capitalregionchamber.com/eventcalendar/… Our thanks to Presenting Sponsor First New York Federal Credit Union #CapitalRegionConnected #CapitalRegionProsperity

✨ Please join us in congratulating Mary Ellen Whitney, 2026 Distinguished Career recipient! We'll celebrate this STRIDE Adaptive Sports Founder and Board President - and all Women of Excellence honorees - on May 15. Registration and full event details: members.capitalregionchamber.com/eventcalendar/… Our thanks to Sponsors: Presenting Sponsors: Broadview Federal Credit Union and MVP Health Care Supporting Sponsors: Crisafulli Bros. Plumbing & Heating Contractors, Inc., Curtis Lumber Company, and @keybank Video Sponsor: @AlbanyMed Media Partner: Women@Work and Times Union #CapitalRegionConnected #CapitalRegionProsperity

⌛️ Only two more sessions left: It's not too late to get in on this small business event series!⁠ You'll learn how to improve your marketing, strengthen management, build your team, and more! Save your spot: bit.ly/4cWYfzB @capregchamber @CommunityLoans #AlbanyBiz

Registration open for our Fall 2026 Entrepreneur Boot Camp! Our Entrepreneur Boot Camp is an award-winning 60-hour intensive training program that guides would-be entrepreneurs and existing businesses through the step-by-step process of starting, operating, and managing a business. The program is held two nights per week over the course of 12 weeks. Full details: capitalregionchamber.com/about/entrepre… Our thanks to Presenting Sponsor Sunmark Credit Union 📸: April 2025 EBC graduates #CapitalRegionConnected #CapitalRegionPresented

🎉 Applications open! We are looking for the region’s next business and community leaders to join the Leadership Capital Region Class of 2027. Full details: capitalregionchamber.com/apply-to-leade… Our thanks to LCR Sponsors: Founding Sponsor: M&T Bank Presenting Sponsor: CDPHP #CapitalRegionConnected #CapitalRegionProsperity

Please join us in congratulating the Capital Region WBC's 2026 Women of Excellence! We'll celebrate these incredible professionals and their contributions on May 15 and registration is now open here: members.capitalregionchamber.com/eventcalendar/… ⭐ Distinguished Career: Mary Ellen Whitney, STRIDE Adaptive Sports ⭐ Excellence in Business Innovation: Diane Nazzaro, Veterans & Community Housing Coalition ⭐ Excellence in Business: Sabrina Houser, Capital CFO+ ⭐ Excellence in the Professions: Elizabeth Mayhew, GE Vernova ⭐ Excellence in Management: Jerilee Beaudoin, Sunmark Credit Union ⭐ Emerging Professional: Kimmy Venter, Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region Our thanks to event Sponsors: Presenting Sponsors: Broadview Federal Credit Union and MVP Health Care Supporting Sponsors: Crisafulli Bros. Plumbing & Heating Contractors, Inc., Curtis Lumber Company, and KeyBank Video Sponsor: Albany Med Health System Media Partners: Times Union and Women@Work #CapitalRegionConnected #CapitalRegionProsperity