The Chamber Alliance of New York State (CANYS), a statewide association of more than 70 Chambers of Commerce, has elected Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Gina Mintzer, CMP, MHA, to its board of directors for 2022.
Mintzer brings an extensive background in chamber of commerce leadership. She has been executive director of the Lake George Chamber since September 2017.
She is responsible for the overall development of the processes, productivity and profits that directly impact tourism in the Lake George region. Mintzer leads the team of 11 full- and several part-time/seasonal staff. She also manages three visitor information centers.
Mintzer spent 19 years working as the director of sales of the Albany County Convention & Visitors Bureau. She’s involved in a variety of local, state and national organizations within the hospitality and tourism industry including the Empire State Society of Association Executives (ESSAE), Meeting Professionals International (MPI Upstate New York), NYS Hospitality & Tourism Association, NYS Destination Marketing Organization as well as the Warren County Council of Chambers, SUNY Adirondack, and SUNY Delhi, among others.
Born and raised in West Palm Beach, Fla., she is a graduate of the University of Florida. She received her Masters in Hospitality Administration (MHA) through University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
“I’m extremely pleased to have Gina Mintzer serve on our board to help further the work of the Alliance in providing professional development, valuable resources and strong advocacy insights to our chambers of commerce throughout New York State”, said Peter Aust, Eexecutive director of CANYS. “Gina’s passion for chambers is effusive, her experience extensive and I’m confident our association will continue to grow with her involvement”.
“It is a great honor for me to serve CANYS in this new role to share my passion of ensuring Chambers of Commerce exceed their true potential as the leading, and most influential business organizations in New York state,” Mintzer said.
The Chamber Alliance of NYS is an association of Chambers of Commerce dedicated to providing members with education and insight into the latest trends and issues facing our chambers, member businesses and communities in addition to providing a forum to connect and collaborate with peers throughout New York state.
The Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce strives to drive tourism to the Lake George region year-round while fostering a vibrant business community.