Event Recaps

Chamber Business Forum Breakfast with John Zogby

John Zogby, president and CEO of Zogby International, puts his 25 years of experience as a nationally renowned pollster to work in his new book, The Way We’ll Be. In one of his meta-movements, living with limits as consumers and citizens, Zogby observes that even in a recession, people are more likely to give things away. This is based on a Zogby Interactive poll of 41,175 adults that shows a continuing trend of Americans choosing to live with fewer material possessions.

Author John Zogby autographs copies of his book, The Way We’ll Be, after his presentation to 80 business leaders at the Holiday Inn Liverpool on September 25. Thank you to sponsor PathFinder Bank.

Business After Hours

Nearly 100 guests enjoyed the festive atmosphere at McNamara’s of Camillus while networking and dining on delicious hors d’oeuvres also provided by McNamara’s. Music presented by The Rythmaires made everyone feel Irish for the evening.

Executive Vice President David Duerr presents Jim McNamara, owner of McNamara’s, with a certificate of thanks for hosting Business After Hours.

Death by PowerPoint

Leslie English of Dale Carnegie Training, CNY, provides more than 50 audience members with fresh ideas and tools on how to better prepare a PowerPoint presentation. Thanks to Chris Hoffman from American Red Cross Blood Services who volunteered to have his PowerPoint presentation critiqued during the seminar. This program was presented in partnership with ASTD.

Annual Legislative Staff Reception

More than 85 legislative staff members and guests celebrated at the annual “thank you and salute” to all the “behind the scenes” staff of our public officials. Everyone networked while enjoying tasty hors d’oeuvres from Hafner’s Restaurant & Tavern including NYS beer, wines and champagne. Thank you to the following sponsors: Central New York, Health Systems Agency, Crouse Hospital, Defenshield, Fastrac Markets, Le Moyne College, National Grid, S&W Redevelopment, SRC / SRCTec, Inc., SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse Tomorrow, and The Crisis Program.

Ed Bogucz (center), executive director, Syracuse Center of Excellence, and Tim Carroll (right), director of operations for the City of Syracuse, speak with Chamber President Darlene Kerr (left) and Chamber Vice President for Public Policy and Government Relations Deb Warner during the Chamber’s annual Legislative Staff Reception.

Speed Networking

You could feel the energy in the room on September 30, when more than 100 attendees gathered at the Chamber for Speed Networking 2. Guests came prepared to network and share their one to two minute pitch with several participants, then left with numerous business cards of new contacts and potential customers. Special thanks to sponsors: retzcanter, SendOutCards, Tim Hortons, and Primerica.

Attendees eagerly share their business pitch during the Chamber’s very successful Speed Networking 2 program. Participants left energized after making numerous new contacts.

NewsChannel 9 features the Chamber’s Speed Networking on the evening news and their Web site, www.9wsyr.com.

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