Columbia County Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
We're jumping into November with both feet!
After a busy October, we're jumping right into November, full speed ahead. Our monthly Coffee & Connections breakfast networking takes place this Wednesday, the Legislative Breakfast returns on Thursday, we're doing our first co-ed Speed Networking on 11/14, Small Business Saturday is 11/25, and then we have our Wine Down wine swap on 11/28. Sure, we'll take a little pause to give thanks in the midst of all of this, but then we're already speeding right into December! It's a great time to be a Chamber member, and if you've been thinking about joining, what are you waiting for?
Upcoming Chamber Events
Mark your calendars for the following:

  • Wednesday, November 1, 8:30 a.m.: Coffee and Connections at the Chamber Office
  • Thursday, November 2, 7:30 a.m.: Legislative Breakfast at Columbia-Greene Community College
  • Tuesday, November 14, 12:00-2:00 p.m.: Speed Networking at the Greens at Copake Country Club
  • Tuesday, November 28, 5:00-7:00 p.m.: Wine Down wine swap at the Greenport
Upcoming Community Events
Get Ready to Shop Small!
That's right, Small Business Saturday is back! Get ready to get caught shopping at participating businesses and you can win some fabulous prizes. On November 25, the Chamber elves will be out and you could be our next winner!

This year's participating businesses are:
Baba Louie's
The Bank of Greene County
Chatham Flowers
Copake Country Club
Cross Eyed Owl
Crow Cottage
Furniture Plus
Harvest Spirits
Hudson Brewing
L.A. Painting
Red Mannequin
The Rosery
The Second Show
Upper Depot
Wm. Farmer & Sons

Thank you to all of our participating businesses and a huge THANK YOU to our sponsors, Columbia Economic Development Corporation and Columbia County Tourism!
Welcome New Members and Thank You Renewing Members!
New Members:
Located at 223 1/2 Warren Street, serving handmade Jane's ice cream (made in the Hudson Valley) with many delicious toppings and a variety of vegan ice cream flavors!

We are a small public sauna/spa pop-up project located in the Hudson Valley. We rent saunas by the hour for groups and also offer community pass days.

Property Development, property rental business, small business financing, and a reclaimed lumber business. 

Our mission is to support stressed, overwhelmed or just plain busy dog parents in the Hudson, NY area.

Homestyle cooking. Food truck based in Hudson, serving delicious chicken and waffles.

USDA production facility with meat cutting room, commercial kitchen, and packaging room. A retail store called Cuisinery Food Market is also on premise. Located at 7 Dock Street in Hudson.

Restaurant serving sweet and savory treats, gift shop, and lodging. Located at 3007 County Route 20 in Stottville.

8 screen movie theater in Hudson NY, located at 350 Fairview Avenue.

Renewing Members:
225 Warren Bar & Grill
ADM Milling Company
BearFly Designs
benGABLEsavories
Capital Region GPR
Chatham Provisions
County Waste & Recycling
Crandell Theatre
Cross Eyed Owl Gift Shop
Dairy Queen
EAS Appraisal Service
First Hudson Mortgage Company
George Hoover IV Company
Guterman, Shallo, and Alford
High & Mighty Therapeutic Riding and Driving Center
Hillrock Estate Distillery
Joan Heffler Photography
Kinderhook Farmers' Market
Medicare Tailor "Custom Fit Medicare"
Studiolo Design
Taconic Hills Central School District
Upstage Productions
Valatie Volunteer Rescue Squad
Van Kleeck's Tire Service
Celebrate Winter Walk with us!
On Saturday, December 2, Hudson will once again be the place to be as the annual Winter Walk celebration takes over the city's streets. At the Chamber, we'd like to invite our members' employees and their families to celebrate with us! We'll be opening our doors between 4-6 p.m. with food, hot drinks, face painting, and arts and crafts for kids of all ages.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available! Get your business' name on upcoming marketing materials and show your support of your Chamber and this great community event starting at just $250.
As always, Thank you to our investors:
Confidence Investors
Choose Columbia, Ed Herrington, Inc., Mid-Hudson Cable, UHY LLP  
Positivity Investors
Claverack Pump Service, Coldwell Banker Advisor Realty, Columbia Memorial Health,
Community Bank N.A., Fingar Insurance, Greylock Federal Credit Union,
ME Engineering, PGS Millwork, Photo-Art by Ken Bovat, RBT CPAs LLP
Optimism Investors 
The Bank of Greene County, NAPA AutoParts, Sunmark Credit Union  
Media Sponsors
Capital Region Independent Media, Columbia-Greene Media, iHeart Media, Mid-Hudson Cable
Printing Sponsor
Pro Printers