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A Message from the Chamber President
FROM THE PRESIDENT & CEO
The Albany Area Chamber closed out 2022 with much for which to be proud – including an overhaul of our investment model that drives value and opportunities for our members; advocacy wins that make a big impact on our community’s development today and in the years to follow; launch of programs aimed at creating a new generation of entrepreneurs and at building the bench of Albany’s public servants; successfully executed programs and events that connect and convene the Albany Area business community and facilitate its development of employer-led solutions; and a programmatic alignment of the Chamber’s Foundation to extend the business community’s reach.
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We entered 2022 with excitement and enthusiasm to continue implementing #ImpactABY2023, the Chamber’s future-focused strategic plan. We entered it, too, with the pandemic’s lingering impact on our community, our businesses and our organization. And we entered it knowing that the only certainty is uncertainty. Through that lens, among others, we navigated, responded and led, and ultimately delivered a strong programmatic year. You can read our Top 10 accomplishments on page 29 and delve deep into the details on page 32.
We step into 2023 confident in our abilities; confident in our team of staff, members, board and partners; and confident that Albany is succeeding and at risk for remarkability. Every day we work to earn, keep and grow your trust in the Albany Area Chamber. Your trust is reflected in your investment in the organization, our above average member renewal rate, the incredible partnerships we’ve forged with you and our role as a local and statewide leader. We also step into this year believing in better – believing that we can grow and deliver even more value and impact; that we can extend our reach to collaborate, partner and unify; and that during the next 12 months there will be new challenges and new opportunities, and that we will, through it all, adapt to deliver the results you expect. The Albany Area Chamber is a purpose-driven organization, and you – our membership and our community – are our purpose. Onward!
