Tonight I headed to The Van Dyke Restaurant & Lounge on Union Street for the Schenectady Chamber of Commerce business after hours mixer where I ran into many friends, fellow Rotarians and local business contacts including my new friends from ShopRite -- Ken, Tom, Teresa and Shannon. ShopRite is opening its first market in this region in nearby Niskayuna and I happy that they are investing in this area and bringing jobs with them.
I attended this evenings event as a representative of the Schenectady Rotary Club and together with my fellow Rotary Happy Hour Cabinet members, Betty and Carmel, tonight was all about building friendships and camaraderie in the community. First of all, The Van Dyke is a great location complete with their new Mad Jack Brewery where you can enjoy an array of fresh brewed beers. Although I am not a beer enthusiast, I have many friends who say they enjoy the taste of locally brewed beers and it is nice to have a brewery right here in our backyard.
Additionally, if you are a local business owner, the Schenectady Chamber of Commerce is an organization you definitely want to become a part of. The Chamber continues to create a better business environment by promoting this region and continuing to attract local business and encourage their owners to invest in the community.
Finally and just as important is joining your local Rotary Association. Although there are several local rotary clubs in this area, I joined the Rotary Club of Schenectady since I live and work in downtown Schenectady. This Rotary Club was established in 1918 and today continues in their mission to provide humanitarian service and build goodwill and peace. I joined last year and became a member of their Board of Directors last month and I certainly encourage you to come check out this organization and decide for yourself.
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