.png)
ARCC Women's Business Council November 2021 Meeting- Military Families Month
Event Sponsors
WBC Venue Sponsor
Date and Time
Tuesday Nov 9, 2021
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM EST
Tuesday, November 9, 2021- One-Time Hybrid Meeting
9:00 -10:00 am In-Person At Stored Tech
or
Virtual Via Zoom- Link will be included in your registration confirmation
***The ARCC and our event partners will adhere to all current COVID-19 protocols and procedures at the time of any in-person events.***
Location
StoredTech
543 Queensbury Ave
Queensbury, NY 12804
or
Virtual via Zoom (link will be included in your registration confirmation)
Thanks to our venue sponsor, StoredTech, we are able to offer a one-time only option to attend this meeting via zoom if you are unable to attend in person. Please register as usual and the Zoom link will be sent to your inbox. (Please be sure to check your spam/junk folders and/or add adiriondackchamber.org to your safe senders list!)
Fees/Admission
FREE For ARCC Members
Not yet an ARCC Member?
You're welcome to join us for (1) WBC meeting while you are considering ARCC Membership or complete our Online Membership Application now!
Please contact the ARCC WBC Liaison Carol Ann Conover at caconover@adirondackchamber.org for more information.
Contact Information
Carol Ann Conover
Send Email
Description
The WBC is joining the ARCC Veteran's Business Network in a month-long Food & Necessities Drive to benefit The VCHC Guardian House for female veterans. Please bring an item to donate to this meeting or call ahead to bring your donations to the ARCC office at 68 Warren Street in Glen Falls.
Join us for an inspiring panel discussion and donation collection in honor of Military Families Month. Please see below for a list of appropriate food and item donations!
What to donate to the VCHC:
The VCHC also welcomes donations of cleaning supplies, household items, twin size bedding, towels & washcloths, furniture and gift cards to area stores to provide food, clothing, gas and other care items. (Target, CVS, Walmart, etc)
The Guardian House for female vets also welcomes other necessity and “feel-good” item donations including:
- Travel sized OTC medicines, hair & beauty accessories (brushes, combs, nail polish, make-up, mani-pedi kits, loofahs, etc.) and sanitary items in addition to comfy socks/slippers, pantyhose/leggings and other comfort items.
Monetary donations are also welcome. Please make checks payable to Veterans Community & Housing Coaltion.
This month's special guest speakers:
About our speakers
Amie Gonzales- Navy Veteran-President Hunt Companies, Inc.
A heart-led leader with a passion and commitment to coaching her team to success. Her military experiences and leadership have helped her develop sound business strategies and comprehensive goals for performance and growth. She is the bridge between the company's shareholders, employees & their families, Washington County, and the Adirondack region. Amie strives for the efficiencies and foundation of a large corporation while ensuring that the company maintains its small business, family-oriented environment.
Cheryl Hage-Perez - Executive Director Veterans & Community Housing Coalition
Cheryl Hage-Perez is a lifelong resident of Amsterdam, New York, who has devoted her career to providing service and assistance to the most vulnerable members of our community.
Having 40 years of service to the homeless population, she is currently the Executive Director of Veterans & Community Housing Coalition, which provides housing and support services to homeless veterans.
She has been successful in developing programs, housing opportunities, support services and also focusses on creating public awareness of the plight of many men and women who served our Country and now find themselves in need of services. In 2018 she was awarded the New York State Women of Distinction Award. Cheryl does not see her work as a job, but rather a passion.
Jaki Rainsberger- Marine Mom- Technology Consultant Repeat Business Systems
Jaki is a mother of 4 natural + 3 bonus children! She is from Chestertown NY where she lives with her husband David, kids, and dogs. She has a passion for working with local ladies and bringing high quality office technology to businesses in the north country. She has been an active member of the chamber for 4 years and hopes to use her local connections to grow the WBC’s attendance and sponsorships for the 2021-22 season!
Following the presentation, and Q&A, we will have some time for networking and sharing.
