The Record (Troy, NY)

Networking key part of chamber expo

- By Lauren Halligan lhalligan@digitalfir­stmedia.com @LaurenTheR­ecord on Twitter

TROY, N.Y. » The greater Rensselaer County business community came together on Thursday for the 118th Annual Dinner {with a twist} & Business Expo.

This Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce event, held Thursday evening throughout three floors of the Franklin Plaza Ballroom in downtown Troy, is the chamber’s premier event of the year and a favorite among members, featuring a business expo tent showcasing 50 exhibitor products and services, all-night networking with nearly 500 regional business profession­als, valuable door prizes, lavish food stations and a decadent dessert room as well as an after party on the third floor rooftop terrace with sweeping views of Troy and the Hudson River.

“It’s a chance to celebrate our members and all of their accomplish­ments,” said chamber president Kate Manley. “It’s all-night networking, so you can meet the people you’re looking to connect with, eat what you want when you want, and really just enjoy your- Robert Gombel represents John Ray & Sons at its booth during the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce’s 118th Annual Dinner {with a twist} & Business Expo held Thursday evening at Franklin Plaza in Troy. self and celebrate all of the business accomplish­ments that we’re proud to have in our membership.”

More informatio­n about the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce and its upcoming event is available online at renscocham­ber.com. Current chamber president Kate Manley, right, and past chamber president Linda Hillman, left, smile at the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce’s 118th Annual Dinner {with a twist} & Business Expo held Thursday evening at Franklin Plaza in Troy.

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