2026 Coffee with Your Legislators

Join us for the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce's Annual Coffee with Your Legislators at the Blanchard-Currey American Legion Post 1040. 

This is an opportunity to talk to your town, county, state, and federal representatives in a small group setting. It is an opportunity to ask the Legislators about topics important to you and other members, as well as for them to share news relevant to local businesses.

AGENDA:

• 8 - 8:20 am   Networking (Coffee/tea and light breakfast fare)
• 8:20 - 8:25    Welcome from BCC President Teri Spina
• 8:25 - 8:30    Welcome NEW Members by Primary Sponsor 
• 8:30 - 8:45    Introduce Panel 
  • 2 min overview of top issue they each are working on that impacts businesses
• 8:45 - 9:15    Questions from Members to Legislators
  • (Preapproved questions submitted by members that focus on topics impacting the larger business community.)
• 9:15 - 9:30    Networking

• NY Senator Pat Fahy
• NY Assemblyman Scott Bendett
• A representative from Congressman Paul Tonko's office
• County Legislative Chair Joanne Cunningham
• County Legislator Andrew Joyce
• County Legislator Matt Miller
• County Legislator Victoria Plotsky
• Country Legislator Bill Reinhardt
• Town Supervisor David VanLuven
• Town Board Member David DeCancio
• Town Board Member Tom Schnurr
• and more!