Annual Dinner
The Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber's Annual Dinner is our area's premier business event of the year as we recognize long-standing community members who have contributed to the success of the area.
The 110th Annual Dinner was held on March 10, 2010. Nearly 1,000 business, government and community leaders gathered together at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center for this black-tie event to show the strength and vibrancy of Tech Valley as we kick off another exciting year.
Sponsorship Opportunities
For more information on Sponsorships, contact Carissa Rosato at (518) 431-1438.
Underwriter
Table of ten with seating on the floor. Your organization will be recognized as an Underwriter Sponsor with your organization's name included in the event invitation, event program and on the Annual Dinner page of Chamber Web site.
Patron
Table of ten with preferred seating. Your organization will be recognized as a Patron Sponsor with your organization's name included in event invitation, event program and on the Annual Dinner page of Chamber Web site.
Member-to-Member Discounts for Annual Dinner
Discounts on a variety of services are typically available to Chamber members for the Annual Dinner. If you are a Chamber member and wish to offer a discount on your services for the Chamber's 111th Annual Dinner in 2011, contact Carissa Rosato at (518) 431-1438.
2010 Award Recipients
Alain E. Kaloyeros, Ph.D., professor, senior vice president and CEO of the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering of the University at Albany and Nehme Frangie, vice president of partnerships and operations at Vicarious Visions, Inc. will receive the Chamber's highest honors at the 110th Annual Dinner.
Dr. Kaloyeros will receive the Envoy Salute, which recognizes an individual whose leadership, vision and contributions have made a positive and significant impact on the quality of life for residents in our region.
Frangie will be given the Spirit of the Chamber Award, which is presented to an individual whose dedicated service and efforts have brought credit to the Chamber and enhanced the Chamber's standing in the community.
110th ANNUAL DINNER
MAJOR SPONOR
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ANNUAL DINNER UNDERWRITERS
Albany Medical Center
Arsenal Business & Technology Partnership
Bank of America
Blue Slate Solutions, LLC
The Bonadio Group
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC
CDPHP
Center for Economic Growth
Citizens Bank
College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering of the University at Albany
Desmond Hotel and Conference Center
Einhorn Yaffee Prescott, Architecture & Engineering, PC
GE Energy
Hiscock & Barclay, LLP
Janitronics, Inc.
KeyBank
KPMG LLP
M&T Bank
NBT Bank
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Siena College
SUNY Cobleskill
Tech Valley Communications, Inc.
Tri City Rentals / Massry Realty Partners
University at Albany
Vicarious Visions, Inc.
ANNUAL DINNER PATRONS
Albany County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Albany International Airport
AMRI
BullEx Digital Safety
Center for Disability Services
Emblem Health
Empire Blue Cross
First Niagara
Fusco Personnel, Inc. / TCE Search Group
HSBC Bank USA
JP Morgan Chase
National Grid
Picotte Companies
Pioneer Bank
Rose & Kiernan, Inc.
Rumors Day Spa and Hair Salon
SEMATECH, Inc.
TD Bank
Tel Technology Center, America LLC
Town of Colonie
Award Recipients
Envoy Salute
Recognizes individuals whose leadership, vision and contributions have made a positive and significant impact on the quality of life for residents in our region.
2010 Dr. Alain E. Kaloyeros 2009 The Golub Family 2008 William Kennedy 2007 Jack Aernecke 2006 Joseph Bruno 2005 Carl Touhey 2004 Richard Liebich 2003 Karen Hitchcock 2002 Walley Altes |
2001 Alan Goldberg 2000 Not awarded 1999 Roland Schmitt 1998 John Egan 1997 Joe Bulmer and Lou Vaccaro 1996 Fred Field 1995 Matt and Phoebe Bender 1994 Tom Whalen 1993 Don McKay |
Arthur R. Kapner Spirit of the Chamber Award
Presented to an individual whose dedicated service and efforts have brought credit to the Albany Colonie Chamber and enhanced the Chamber’s standing in the community.
2010 Nehme Frangie 2009 John Murray 2008 Bob Wakeman 2007 Jan Smith 2006 Linda Hill 2005 Karl Johnson 2004 Dick Kotlow 2003 James Howe 2002 Not awarded
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2001 Kevin McCoy 2000 Not awarded 1999 Ken Colloton 1998 Dean Rueckert 1997 Pam Sawchuck Brown 1996 William Clay 1995 Gary Smith 1994 Mike Hickey 1993 Larry Miller 1992 Charlotte Buchanan |