A Message from our Chairwoman

The Putnam County Chambers of Commerce had an exciting and successful year in 2011 and we look forward to even more success in this New Year.

 

Our effort to have the elected officials take a stand for fiscal responsibility and ethical behavior brought notice that the business community was attentive and willing to work with them to make Putnam County a better place to live and work.

 

The PC CofC worked with several town boards supporting positive development and renovation projects and hosted the first-ever Planning and Zoning Forum, which brought together representatives from every town in Putnam County to discuss their experiences and goals and begin an effort to streamline the application and approval processes for business and home-owner alike. A follow-up Forum is planned for later this year.

 

The voice of our over 900 members was heard in Albany. Success in eliminating or reducing the MTA Tax and bringing over $8 million to Putnam County through the Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council prove the effectiveness of our united advocacy efforts.

 

Our networking events - the Camp Kiwi Fiesta in May and the Ice Breaker in December - will continue to offer jovial festivities for our members and friends from Brewster to Cold Spring.

 

We thank our affiliate member Chambers of Commerce and the PCIBA for their support and will continue to advocate for the business community of Putnam County in a strong and unified voice.

 

A Very Happy and Successful New Year to All.

Jennifer Maher, Chairwoman

Putnam County Chambers of Commerce

Phone: 845 228-8595