EDC is known for hosting two major business and networking events each year for EDC members, prospective members from Warren County and the Tech Valley region, as well as the general public. The Annual Lunch is held each spring, while autumn features a second event with another prominent speaker.
Attracting roughly 250 guests, these occasions feature outstanding keynote presentations by leaders in business, education, and government.
At EDC's May 2011 Annual Luncheon, U.S. Congressman Chris Gibson (center) is joined by (on left) Michael Borgos, President, Borgos & Del Signore, P.C. and EDC Board Chairman; Victoria Pratt Gerbino, EDC President; and (on right) Daniel Stec, Supervisor, Town of Queensbury and Chair, Warren County Board of Supervisors; and Harold "Bud" Taylor, Warren County Board of Supervisors (Chair, Economic Growth & Development Committee).
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Local sponsors are vital to supporting these events. In addition to receiving the benefits of a tax-deductible donation, sponsors typically have additional benefits such as display tables (Annual Lunch only), reserved table or seats, their company logo in event-related marketing materials, and recognition during event remarks and in EDC's e-newsletter. To explore sponsorship levels that could benefit your business or organization, contact Elaine Behlmer, ebehlmer@edcwc.org.
Recent keynote speakers at EDC's signature events have included:
- U.S. Congressman Chris Gibson (Spring 2011)
- SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher (Fall 2010)
- Rick Whitney, President & CEO, M+W U.S., Inc. (Spring 2010)
- Congressman Scott Murphy, U.S. House of Representatives (Fall 2009)
- GLOBALFOUNDRIES (Spring 2009)
- Dr. John E. Kelly III, IBM Senior Vice President and Director of IBM Research (Fall 2008)
- Dr. Ronald Heacock, President of Adirondack Community College (Spring 2008)
- Congresswoman (now Senator) Kirsten Gillibrand (Spring 2007)
