Dear Putnam County Business Community,
If you haven’t already registered, this is your chance to secure your spot at the event!
The Business Leadership Breakfast is a unique opportunity to network with other professionals, gain valuable insights from keynote speakers, and discuss the latest trends in business leadership. This year’s event promises to be especially engaging, with a range of exciting speakers and interactive sessions.
Our esteemed panelists:
- John Kraus (Moderator) – Tompkins Bank
- Nick D’Andrea – Park Ford
- Mike D’Ambrosio – eXp Realty
- Stacey Tompkins – Tompkins Excavating
- Don Minichino – Houlihan Lawrence Commercial
- Angela Briante – Briante Realty
- Tom LaPerch – Houlihan Lawrence Commercial
Topic: Economic Update from a Real Estate PERSPECTIVE
Event Date: May 10th 7:30 am – 9:30 am
Location: Putnam County Golf Course in Mahopac – 187 Hill St, Mahopac, NY 10541.
Ticket Price: $39 (Includes admission and breakfast)
To register, simply click on the link below:
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In conjunction with NYSERDA, the Business Council is holding a webinar to discuss how Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) will function and the ways in which your business can utilize them. The information and registration link is below:
Topic: RECs 101 – Renewable Energy Credits, or RECs, are an important mechanism for financing renewable generation and transmission projects, are being used by non-energy companies to meet voluntary environmental commitments. RECs also play a role as a compliance tool as state and local governments adopt decarbonization mandates. The Business Council of New York State, Inc., and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority are teaming up for an educational webinar to provide business leaders with the basic information they need to know on how RECs work and how participation in the RECs markets may benefit their business. This webinar will focus on the statutory and regulatory basis for creating, trading, and using RECs, as well as considerations for new participants in the RECs market. Date: Monday, May 15, 2:00 – 3:00 PM Cost: Free for All to Attend Presented By: NYSERDA & The Business Council of New York State, Inc. The webinar will feature both public and private sector issue experts including:
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