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Port of Albany CEO Hendrick elected as VC of National Ports Association Board
Port of Albany-Rensselaer CEO Richard J. Hendrick was unanimously elected Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) at its Annual Convention in Boston. AAPA is the trade association for 140 seaports in the western hemisphere. “It’s no surprise that Rich’s Port Executive colleagues elevated him to the Vice Chair position on AAPA’s Board” said Cary S. Davis, AAPA President and CEO. “Rich is a skilled leader and a tireless advocate for our nation’s maritime
NBS Donates $10 to Teh Olana Partnership
Columbia County – Earlier this fall, the National Bank of Coxsackie (“NBC”) presented The Olana Partnership (TOP) with a $10,000 donation to aid in their mission to inspire the public by preserving and interpreting Olana. The funds were secured through the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York Small Business Recovery Grant Program. NBC is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York and applied for the funds made available through this special program. The Olana Partnership is the 501(c)(3)
Advent Open House Planned
Albany Maritime Ministry to Mark the Holiday Season with Christmas at Sea Collection, Advent Open House, and Beer & Carols The Albany Maritime Ministry (AMM)’s Christmas at Sea hospitality program has begun. Small, gift-wrapped boxes (shoebox or small plastic bin with lid) can be donated for distribution to seafarers who are on vessels at Capital District ports and away from their families during the holidays. Suggested items for donation include: Something local to Albany or NYWarm clothing (knit
45 Members Participating in Toys for Tots 2024
TOYS FOR TOTS - Bethlehem NY. Thank you BETHLEHEM for your continued support of the now #1 largest Toys for Tots program in the entire United States! -- Capital Region Toys for Tots, with 24% of donations coming from Bethlehem. The region served more than 401,000 children in need at Christmas time last year. Please visit & support participating businesses with T4T toy donation boxes with a new, unwrapped toy or monetary donation. Thank you! AAA Hudson Valley Adams Station Apartments American Legion
Quality PM Launches New Brand Identity as Quality Design & Remodel
Quality PM, Inc., an award-winning design and home-remodeling firm based in Delmar, New York, announced that it has launched a new brand identity as Quality Design & Remodel. The rebranding reflects the firm’s commitment to design and remodeling excellence and solidifying its position atop the growing design and home remodeling industry in the Capital Region. Quality Design & Remodel has adapted to the Capital Region’s demand for design and home remodeling services over the past decade. In 2015, home
Working with Minimal Startup Capital? You Can Still Launch a Successful Business!
Starting a business requires not just a great idea, but also the necessary financial resources. However, limited startup capital should not deter you from realizing your entrepreneurial dreams. Here are some strategies to help you navigate the initial stages of launching a business when your cash reserves are low.Invest in Adobe Acrobat’s Helpful Tools When starting a business with tight finances, every penny counts, and the need for efficient, cost-effective tools becomes paramount. Check this out:
When Your Business Needs an Organizational Change
Organizational changes may sometimes be necessary for businesses for a number of reasons, such as a change in your company's strategy or an acquisition. It is important that you make organizational changes when they are needed and not just because it feels like the right time to do so. There are different types of organizational changes you may need to make, such as restructuring to make the company more efficient, and could involve re-assigning positions or responsibilities, combining departments, and
