David Ward of TreeTop Solutions in Schenectady told more than than 70 members of the Chamber of Schenectady County Thursday that things are happening in Schenectady County.
The developer of the chamber's Web site, said a year ago the chamber's Web site only listed about 45 events being held by chamber members. That was for an entire year. This year, Ward said, 1,200 events have been listed.
“We have the most comprehensive calendar of events in Schenectady County.
Ward's comments were part of the chamber's breakfast workshop called “Connect with Schenectady” held at Union College. The event focused on how company leaders could make their businesses grow through use of the Internet and e-commerce.
Ward said the chamber was also in the process of unveiling a new rewards system that would give chamber members points for using various parts of the chamber's Web site. The points would go toward discounts for chamber events or membership.
In a month or so, we will have a unique section on the site for chamber members only, Ward added. The site will also include a new bartering system that will allow chamber members to barter services with one another.
Other scheduled speakers included local business leaders Brian Epstein, founder and owner of WiFiFee, a new wireless Internet service provider, and Clint Orsot, vice president of sales for Achaen Technologies.