Adirondack Trust Co. will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce in celebration of its new Lake George Branch at 350 Canada St., Lake George.
Mayor Bob Blais will also be in attendance, along with Adirondack Trust banking professionals and other community members.
It is set for Friday, June 24, beginning at 8:30 a.m. (rain or shine). At 9 a.m. there will be brief remarks from Adirondack Trust President and CEO Charles V. Wait, Jr. The ribbon will be cut at 9:15 a.m.
For additional information, contact Celia Vincek at cvincek@adirondacktrust.com or (518) 584-5844, ext. 2583.
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The Hyde summer luncheon, honoring David C. Howson and in memory of Charlotte Miller, will be held Monday, July 18, at 11:30 a.m. at The Inn at Erlowest, 3178 Lake Shore Drive, Lake George.
Held annually, the luncheon recognizes the late Charlotte Miller’s commitment to the arts. It celebrates such people who, through their service, embody the legacy of Mrs. Hyde to promote and cultivate the arts and education throughout our region.
Howson is a dedicated trustee, community partner, and ambassador to The Hyde.
The event allows the museum to applaud the significant impact of its volunteers. The celebration also helps sustain The Hyde Collection in our work in every corner of the Museum, from exhibitions and preservation to education and outreach.
Those attending should reply by Friday, July 1. Questions can be directed to Kate Wilkins at 518-792-1761, ext. 346, or kwilkins@hydecollection.org.
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The Lake George Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau will hold another segment of its speaker series 8:30-10 a.m. Thursday, June 16, at The Queensbury Hotel, 88 Ridge St., Glens Falls.
The subject will be strategic meeting and event planning with guest speaker Heidi Longton.
Admission is free. Registration is required.
The program will commence with a presentation regarding the topic of strategic planning for meetings and events, tailored to the industry and Lake George Area. A question and answer format will follow.
As a 33-year industry veteran, Longton has spent much of her career as an event professional where she is best known for her work in associations. During that time, she has served as a department head, director, team lead, and consultant and co-created M3 (Manage, Mentor, Motivate) a curriculum designed for mid-level hotel managers.
She is a member of Meeting Professionals International (MPI), International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) and Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA). She has been an engaged member of the local MPI chapter since 2004 serving as chapter president in 2015 and has been the recipient of three chapter awards.
To register, visit https://form.jotform.com/220894001930146