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North Country Chamber of Commerce 

4.25.23 - 6.20.23 

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM 

Member: $175.00 / Partner: $175.00 

Details:

• April 25th, 2023 through June 20, 2023
• 1-Hour per week sessions
• See schedule below

About North Country Connection:Connecting future leaders with the tools they need to grow personally and professionally. Through a series of sessions, you'll learn about the challenges facing our region and how you can get involved to make the North Country Stronger.  Professional development sessions will be included to help build the skills necessary to take your career to the next level.

Registation Fee:

• $175 per Chamber and Partner Chamber Member
• Includes:
• Educational series
• Welcome and Closing Reception and
• Admission to two Business After Hours
• Certificate of Completion will be provided to participants

Schedule, Topics, Speakers:

Tuesday, April 25, 4-5PM Introduction & Speed Networking

Learn about the Chamber, what to expect for the next 8 weeks and get to know your peers. This is a great opportunity to make new connections and hear an overview of what the Chamber does not only for our members but also for the area and tourism.

Hosted by:

Kristy Kennedy, VP of Business Development and Marketing, North Country Chamber of CommerceAdriana Favreau, Business Development Specialist, North Country Chamber of Commerce

Wednesday, May 3, 8:30-9:30AM Grab a chair and get on a board!

Have you ever thought of being on a committee, a board or volunteering? These panelists will give you insight on the various opportunities, the involvement and how it can be beneficial.

Presented by:

Kerry Haley, Executive Director, Foundation of CVPHJoan Sterling, Community Executive, American Cancer AssociationNicole Laurin, Chief Executive Officer, JCEO

Wednesday, May 10, 8:30-9:30AM 10 Principals of Effective Leadership

Learn about being an effective leader by facilitating open communication, encouraging employee growth, setting goals and providing constructive feedback.Presented by:Bill Meyers, Market Area Manager, Casella Waste Systems, Inc.

Wednesday, May 17, 8:30-9:30AM Create your community to enhance your Business Development

Our three panelists may not all have the same background or be in the same field, however they each have built themselves a supportive community that has enhanced their personal and professional growth. Hear how they have created their network and how the North Country Chamber assisted them in flourishing these relationships and connections.Presented by:Caitlin King, Assistant Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager, Glens Falls National BankJordon LeBlanc, Programming Director North Country Workforce Development BoardGaelan Trombley, Associated Real Estate Broker, Kavanaugh Realty

Thursday, May 18 – Business After Hours at Goss Chevrolet

Wednesday, May 24 8:30-9:30AM Developing Empathy and other Skills for Leading People

Peter offers coaching and development in emotional intelligence and with a mindfulness approach. He focuses on using emotional intelligence and behavioral dynamics to build team cohesion and effectiveness.Presented by:Peter Andersen, Inner Citadel Consulting

Thursday, June 1 8:30-9:30AM Speed NetworkingLet’s use the skills that you have learned over the past few weeks and continue to get to know each other and grow your own network.

Wednesday, June 7 8:30-9:30AM Dealing with Difficult People and Resolving Conflict

Conflict is bound to happen, you work with a multitude of people with different management styles, backgrounds, and generations. This session will empower you with tools to properly approach various situations that might arise throughout your career.Presented by:Jaci Kelleher, Lawyer & Partner, Stafford Owens Law Firm

Wednesday, June 14 12-1PM Economic Development & Government Affairs

A rare opportunity to have direct access to two leaders of the North Country. Get your questions ready and learn more about their roles, how they impact our community, and how their strong governmental relationships have an impact on our businesses!Presented by:Garry Douglas, President/CEO, North Country Chamber of CommerceAssemblyman Billy Jones, Assembly District 115

Thursday, June 15 – Business After Hours 

Tuesday, June 20 4-5:30 PM Personal Branding & Closing Reception

Let’s have an open discussion of what makes you YOU and how you represent yourself and your brand. Aaron will lead this lively topic by sharing his own experiences and encouraging each of you to share your story. This is a great session to wrap up what you have learned over the last 2 months.Presented by:Aaron Benner, Principal and Account Director, Boire Benner Group

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