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15 Th Y E Ar of Le Adership A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER | VOLUME 19 | ISSUE 03 | MARCH 2019 FROM THE RENSSELAER COUNTY REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RENSCONNECT WHERE BUSINESS + COMMUNITY CONVERGE ASK A BOARD MEMBER: Now is the time to take advantage of Commercial Loans Real Results The Leadership Institute, the Chamber’s Jerilee Beaudoin is Senior “I have had the honor and transformational, Vice President, Commercial incredible pleasure to skills-based professional Loan Administration at participate on the faculty of development program that incorporates a Pioneer Bank. With 27 years “learning from leaders” approach to successful in the financial services The Leadership Institute, an training. Our award-winning model develops industry, Jerilee provides exceptional program of the participants’ professional and personal skills leadership, oversight and Rensselaer County Regional as they learn from a distinguished faculty of support to ensure world- Chamber of Commerce. the region’s top executives. Starting with an class service for Pioneer’s My experiences alongside overnight retreat, the program builds with monthly customers. She serves as seasoned instructors and sessions on strategic thinking, communication, treasurer of the Chamber’s board of directors and is career-life balance, financial management, a Class of ‘11 graduate of The Leadership Institute. exposure to the fresh and human resources, organizational development inspiring thoughts of the and board development. Our graduates Q ›› What is the current environment for region’s up-and-coming increase their value as leaders within their commercial loans? leaders have enriched my companies and communities, paving the way for A ›› It’s a competitive market, especially in this own understanding in many career advancement and personal success. In region where there are both established financial ways. Developing strong addition, Leadership alumni enjoy exclusive and institutions as well as newcomers to the industry. advantageous networking opportunities. From an economic perspective, the economy is leadership skills requires growing, unemployment is low and the federal Make this YOUR year. Learn more about The taking time to reflect and tax reform impacts are starting to materialize. Leadership Institute and submit an online share experiences with peers All of these factors continue to position Pioneer application at renscochamber.com/leadership- Bank for success in the commercial lending area. and mentors. The Leadership institute. Contact Communications & Web We have the unique ability to make local lending Institute is an effective Strategies Manager Staci O’Neill at 518.687.1243 decisions and respond to customer needs in an and stimulating way to or [email protected] for more expeditious manner. accomplish that.” information. You are invited to a Leadership “Drop-In Day” on Friday, March 22 from 8 a.m. to Q ›› What about loans for small businesses? 4:30 p.m. at the Chamber office, 90 Fourth Street in A ›› Reputable financial institutions work with James K. Troy. Pick up an application, talk with staff and get small business owners to look for the best Reed, MD your questions answered. 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