Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Monday, January 25, 2010
Kirsten Keefe, Consumer Housing Attorney, to Address Albany Roundtable on 2/10
Empire Justice Center attorney to discuss predatory lending, foreclosure issues
ALBANY, NY – January 25, 2010 – Kirsten Keefe, a senior staff attorney with the Consumer Housing, C.A.S.H. and Community Development Unit in the Albany office of the Empire Justice Center, will address the Albany Roundtable on Wednesday, February 10.
She will discuss the subprime and foreclosure crisis as it relates to New York State, and outline the innovative steps the state has taken to help homeowners in terms of foreclosure prevention.
The Albany Roundtable luncheon meetings are now held at the historic University Club, 141 Washington Avenue at Dove Street in Albany, but remain open to the public.
Kirsten works on anti-predatory lending initiatives and is a member of the HomeSave Coalition of the Capital Region. Lately she has been focusing on policy and legislative work on the state and federal levels. She is also frequent trainer of counselors and lawyers on consumer law issues and taught consumer law at the Beasley School of Law at Temple University.
Kirsten is also the founding director of Americans for Fairness in Lending, a national message campaign to raise awareness of abusive lending practices and push for regulation and was appointed in 2009 as a member of the Federal Reserve Board’s Consumer Advisory Council.
Reservations for the February 10 luncheon are required by Monday, February 8 and can be made by calling 518-431-1440 (through the Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce) or by e-mail at albanyroundtable@yahoo.com .
The luncheon is open to the public and the cost is $15. The University Club will serve a hot and cold buffet from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m., with the program commencing at 12:30. All luncheon participants are invited to enter the Roundtable Raffle for a unique gift donated by master woodworker Peter Leue.
ALBANY, NY – January 25, 2010 – Kirsten Keefe, a senior staff attorney with the Consumer Housing, C.A.S.H. and Community Development Unit in the Albany office of the Empire Justice Center, will address the Albany Roundtable on Wednesday, February 10.
She will discuss the subprime and foreclosure crisis as it relates to New York State, and outline the innovative steps the state has taken to help homeowners in terms of foreclosure prevention.
The Albany Roundtable luncheon meetings are now held at the historic University Club, 141 Washington Avenue at Dove Street in Albany, but remain open to the public.
Kirsten works on anti-predatory lending initiatives and is a member of the HomeSave Coalition of the Capital Region. Lately she has been focusing on policy and legislative work on the state and federal levels. She is also frequent trainer of counselors and lawyers on consumer law issues and taught consumer law at the Beasley School of Law at Temple University.
Kirsten is also the founding director of Americans for Fairness in Lending, a national message campaign to raise awareness of abusive lending practices and push for regulation and was appointed in 2009 as a member of the Federal Reserve Board’s Consumer Advisory Council.
Reservations for the February 10 luncheon are required by Monday, February 8 and can be made by calling 518-431-1440 (through the Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce) or by e-mail at albanyroundtable@yahoo.com .
The luncheon is open to the public and the cost is $15. The University Club will serve a hot and cold buffet from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m., with the program commencing at 12:30. All luncheon participants are invited to enter the Roundtable Raffle for a unique gift donated by master woodworker Peter Leue.
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Saturday, January 16, 2010
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Mayor Gerald D. Jennings to Address Albany Roundtable
First civic luncheon of 2010 slated for Wednesday, January 13
ALBANY, NY – December 17, 2009 – Albany Mayor Jerry Jennings will address the first Albany Roundtable luncheon of 2010 on Wednesday, January 13.
The Albany Roundtable luncheon meetings are now held at the historic University Club, 141 Washington Avenue at Dove Street in Albany, but remain open to the public.
Mayor Gerald D. Jennings is the 74th Mayor of the City of Albany. First elected in 1993, he is about to embark on his fifth term as Mayor of New York’s Capital City. Born in North Albany, Jennings had a 21-year career as a teacher and high school administrator for the Albany City School District and served 13 years on the Common Council representing the 11th Ward.
The Mayor has successfully established collaborative partnerships with New York State, the business community, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations that have produced new development projects representing more than $6 billion in new investment since 1994.
In 2009, Albany once again captured the title of All-America City. Albany’s rich history and culture, proven civic engagement and youth programming embodied the goals of this prestigious award from the National Civic League, which is a testament to the many efforts that take place throughout the community to improve the quality of life for all our residents.
KeyBank N.A. is sponsoring the January 13 luncheon. “Key is pleased to provide charitable support to area cultural and educational resources, to volunteer efforts that help build local neighborhoods and livelihoods, and to civic leadership,” said Mitchell Miller, Senior Vice President, KeyBank. “Key’s success – and the success of our communities – is one and the same.”
Reservations for the January 13 luncheon are required by Monday, January 11 and can be made by calling 518-431-1440 (through the Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce) or by e-mail at albanyroundtable@yahoo.com .
The luncheon is open to the public and the cost is $15. The University Club will serve a hot and cold buffet from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m., with the program commencing at 12:30. All luncheon participants are invited to enter the Roundtable Raffle for a $50 gift certificate to Pearl Grant Richman’s in Stuyvesant Plaza.
For additional information visit www.albanyroundtable.com or www.albanyroundtable.blogspot.com .
ALBANY, NY – December 17, 2009 – Albany Mayor Jerry Jennings will address the first Albany Roundtable luncheon of 2010 on Wednesday, January 13.
The Albany Roundtable luncheon meetings are now held at the historic University Club, 141 Washington Avenue at Dove Street in Albany, but remain open to the public.
Mayor Gerald D. Jennings is the 74th Mayor of the City of Albany. First elected in 1993, he is about to embark on his fifth term as Mayor of New York’s Capital City. Born in North Albany, Jennings had a 21-year career as a teacher and high school administrator for the Albany City School District and served 13 years on the Common Council representing the 11th Ward.
The Mayor has successfully established collaborative partnerships with New York State, the business community, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations that have produced new development projects representing more than $6 billion in new investment since 1994.
In 2009, Albany once again captured the title of All-America City. Albany’s rich history and culture, proven civic engagement and youth programming embodied the goals of this prestigious award from the National Civic League, which is a testament to the many efforts that take place throughout the community to improve the quality of life for all our residents.
KeyBank N.A. is sponsoring the January 13 luncheon. “Key is pleased to provide charitable support to area cultural and educational resources, to volunteer efforts that help build local neighborhoods and livelihoods, and to civic leadership,” said Mitchell Miller, Senior Vice President, KeyBank. “Key’s success – and the success of our communities – is one and the same.”
Reservations for the January 13 luncheon are required by Monday, January 11 and can be made by calling 518-431-1440 (through the Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce) or by e-mail at albanyroundtable@yahoo.com .
The luncheon is open to the public and the cost is $15. The University Club will serve a hot and cold buffet from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m., with the program commencing at 12:30. All luncheon participants are invited to enter the Roundtable Raffle for a $50 gift certificate to Pearl Grant Richman’s in Stuyvesant Plaza.
For additional information visit www.albanyroundtable.com or www.albanyroundtable.blogspot.com .
Monday, December 21, 2009
Save the dates for 2010!
Upcoming Speakers
January 13, 2010
Albany Mayor Jerry Jennings
February 10, 2010
Consumer Housing Attorney Kirsten Keefe
March 10, 2010
SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher
April 14, 2010
Albany Convention Center Authority Chair Gavin Donohue
January 13, 2010
Albany Mayor Jerry Jennings
February 10, 2010
Consumer Housing Attorney Kirsten Keefe
March 10, 2010
SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher
April 14, 2010
Albany Convention Center Authority Chair Gavin Donohue
Monday, November 9, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Kevin O'Connor to speak on TUESDAY, Nov. 10
CEO of Tech Valley Communications will discuss voice, data and wi-fi innovations
ALBANY, NY – October 29, 2009 – Kevin O’Connor, Chief Executive Officer of Tech Valley Communications, will address the Albany Roundtable at a special TUESDAY luncheon on November 10. (The luncheon will be held on Tuesday due to the Veterans’ Day parade slated for November 11.)
The Albany Roundtable luncheon meetings are now held at the historic University Club, 141 Washington Avenue at Dove Street in Albany, but remain open to the public.
Tech Valley Communications is a Competitive Local Exchange Carrier located in downtown Albany, providing telecommunications services to businesses and residents throughout the Tech Valley region of New York State. Mr. O’Connor, a co-founder of Tech Valley Communications, joined the company as the CEO in July 2000.
Headquartered in Albany, Tech Valley Communications (TVC) is the region’s preeminent provider of voice, data and related services over its advanced FirstLight® fiber optic and high speed wireless networks. TVC owns and operates over 425 route miles of fiber optic cable connecting some 340 office buildings in upstate New York. Tech Valley Communications employs approximately 70 people in downtown Albany and has received the NYS Public Service Commission’s Commendation for Excellent Service each of the past four years. TVC, in partnership with the City of Albany, is also proud to provide “Albany FreeNet,” a free high-speed Wi-Fi Internet service, to a growing number of locations throughout the City.
From 1992 to 2000, Mr. O’Connor served as the President of the Center for Economic Growth, a business and government supported economic development organization providing managerial and technical assistance to small and medium-sized businesses. Prior to that Mr. O’Connor worked in New York State Government in various capacities from 1980 to 1992, which included regulatory and staff assignments in the Department of Health, Division of Budget, Governor’s Office and the Department of Economic Development. Mr. O’Connor holds a Bachelors and Masters degree from the State University of New York at Brockport.
Reservations for the November 10 luncheon are required by Friday, November 6 and can be made by calling 518-431-1440 (through the Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce) or by e-mail at albanyroundtable@yahoo.com . The luncheon is open to the public and the cost is $15. The University Club will serve lunch from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m., with the program commencing at 12:30.
For additional information visit www.albanyroundtable.com or www.albanyroundtable.blogspot.com .
ALBANY, NY – October 29, 2009 – Kevin O’Connor, Chief Executive Officer of Tech Valley Communications, will address the Albany Roundtable at a special TUESDAY luncheon on November 10. (The luncheon will be held on Tuesday due to the Veterans’ Day parade slated for November 11.)
The Albany Roundtable luncheon meetings are now held at the historic University Club, 141 Washington Avenue at Dove Street in Albany, but remain open to the public.
Tech Valley Communications is a Competitive Local Exchange Carrier located in downtown Albany, providing telecommunications services to businesses and residents throughout the Tech Valley region of New York State. Mr. O’Connor, a co-founder of Tech Valley Communications, joined the company as the CEO in July 2000.
Headquartered in Albany, Tech Valley Communications (TVC) is the region’s preeminent provider of voice, data and related services over its advanced FirstLight® fiber optic and high speed wireless networks. TVC owns and operates over 425 route miles of fiber optic cable connecting some 340 office buildings in upstate New York. Tech Valley Communications employs approximately 70 people in downtown Albany and has received the NYS Public Service Commission’s Commendation for Excellent Service each of the past four years. TVC, in partnership with the City of Albany, is also proud to provide “Albany FreeNet,” a free high-speed Wi-Fi Internet service, to a growing number of locations throughout the City.
From 1992 to 2000, Mr. O’Connor served as the President of the Center for Economic Growth, a business and government supported economic development organization providing managerial and technical assistance to small and medium-sized businesses. Prior to that Mr. O’Connor worked in New York State Government in various capacities from 1980 to 1992, which included regulatory and staff assignments in the Department of Health, Division of Budget, Governor’s Office and the Department of Economic Development. Mr. O’Connor holds a Bachelors and Masters degree from the State University of New York at Brockport.
Reservations for the November 10 luncheon are required by Friday, November 6 and can be made by calling 518-431-1440 (through the Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce) or by e-mail at albanyroundtable@yahoo.com . The luncheon is open to the public and the cost is $15. The University Club will serve lunch from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m., with the program commencing at 12:30.
For additional information visit www.albanyroundtable.com or www.albanyroundtable.blogspot.com .
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