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SUMMARY:Economic Development/Government Affairs Council - Thursday July 9 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informative conversation on New York’s evolving energy landscape and what recent legislative action has been for businesses across Rockland County and the Hudson Valley. David Carlucci\, former New York State Senator and founder and managing partner of Carlucci Consulting\, will be our guest speaker. \nClick the button below to register today for this important Zoom meeting. \n  \n 
URL:https://rba.lineude1wp.hustly.live/event/economic-development-government-affairs-council-thursday-july-9-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Virtual
CATEGORIES:EDGA
ORGANIZER;CN="Rockland Business Association":MAILTO:rba@rocklandbusiness.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T110000
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SUMMARY:Economic Development/Government Affairs Council – Thursday June 11 2026
DESCRIPTION:“The Budget Is Done and Session Has Ended. Let’s Look At Winners & Losers.” \nPlease join Al Samuels as Senator Bill Weber and Assemblyman Pat Carroll share their thoughts on the outcome of this year’s Legislative Session and what it means as we move forward. \n 
URL:https://rba.lineude1wp.hustly.live/event/economic-development-government-affairs-council-thursday-june-11-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Virtual
CATEGORIES:EDGA
ORGANIZER;CN="Rockland Business Association":MAILTO:rba@rocklandbusiness.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T100000
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SUMMARY:Economic Development/Government Affairs Council - May 13 2026
DESCRIPTION:The ED/GA Council will meet via Zoom on May 13\, 2026 from 10:00AM – 11:00AM. \nTopic:  The New Nuclear: Is there a place for it in the Hudson Valley? \nJoin us for a stimulating conversation with Kenneth R. Theobalds\, Managing Partner\, River Run Partners LLC and Founding Chairman\, NY Affordable Reliable Electricity Alliance (NYAREA). \nKen Theobolds
URL:https://rba.lineude1wp.hustly.live/event/economic-development-government-affairs-council-may-13-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Virtual
CATEGORIES:EDGA
ORGANIZER;CN="Rockland Business Association":MAILTO:rba@rocklandbusiness.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T110000
DTSTAMP:20260326T164153Z
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SUMMARY:Economic Development/Government Affairs Council - April 8 2026
DESCRIPTION:The ED/GA Council will meet via Zoom on April 8\, 2026 from 10:00AM – 11:00AM. \nThe April ED/GA will be a special presentation by Chris D’Ambrese\, District Superintendent.  \n“Rockland BOCES: Supporting the Educational Needs of Tomorrow’s Workforce” \nChris D’Ambrese BOCES District Superintendent
URL:https://rba.lineude1wp.hustly.live/event/economic-development-government-affairs-council-april-8-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Virtual
CATEGORIES:EDGA
ORGANIZER;CN="Rockland Business Association":MAILTO:rba@rocklandbusiness.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T110000
DTSTAMP:20260227T193536Z
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SUMMARY:Economic Development/Government Affairs Council - March 11 2026
DESCRIPTION:The ED/GA Council will meet via Zoom on March 11\, 2026 from 10:00AM – 11:00AM. \nTOPIC:  NEW DAY\, NEW VALLEY: A Stakeholder Group’s Vision & Plan of Action for the Revitalization of the Village of Spring Valley \nSpeakers: \nJoanne Louis-Paul\, Founder of Spring Valley Placemakers\nNida Sharif\, Director of Community Development for the Village of Spring Valley \n\nJoanne Louis-Paul is a lifelong Rocklander and a proud product of Spring Valley and the East Ramapo Central School District. During her climate justice fellowship\, she formed The Spring Valley Placemakers\, a working group dedicated to the social\, ecological\, and economic restoration of Memorial Park and its surrounding areas. \nJoanne is firmly rooted in local and regional sustainability efforts. She’s a member of Rockland’s Environmental Management Council and Climate Smart Communities Task Force; a founding member of the circularity nonprofit Hudson Valley Sustainable Fashion Week; and one of the driving forces behind the proposed Ramapo Rail Trail. The County Executive’s office named her the 2025 Outstanding Environmental Volunteer\, and she is excited to live up to the honor of the those who came before her. \n  \n  \n Nida J. Sharif has served as the Director of Community Development for the Village of Spring Valley since 2018. She leads a broad portfolio of municipal programs focused on community planning\, development\, and strategic partnerships\, ensuring the Village’s initiatives align with both local needs and broader policy priorities. \nWith an MBA\, Nida brings over 15 years of experience in government\, public\, and community relations. She is recognized for her expertise in grant program management\, strategic stakeholder engagement\, municipal coordination\, and project leadership\, as well as her ability to navigate complex administrative and supervisory responsibilities. \nIn her role\, Nida oversees grant programs\, coordinates major community outreach initiatives\, supervises project implementation\, and maintains strong partnerships with elected officials\, emergency services\, nonprofits\, and local organizations. She is instrumental in securing funding\, monitoring compliance\, and fostering transparent communication with residents and stakeholders. \nThroughout her career\, Nida has successfully led numerous high-impact projects\, including park revitalizations\, infrastructure improvements\, and community engagement programs that have enhanced quality of life in Spring Valley. Her leadership style emphasizes collaboration\, innovation\, and a community-first approach\, ensuring municipal initiatives are responsive\, equitable\, and sustainable. \nAwards and Recognition: \n2025 Women of Distinction Changemakers Award – Congressman Mike Lawler\n2025 NAACP Spring Valley Branch Award of Distinction\n2024 Community Impact Award – Guatemalan Community\, Spring Valley\n2022 Civic Service Award – Veterans Anthony Moscarella Post 199\, American Legion\nNida is deeply committed to leveraging strategic planning\, community engagement\, and municipal partnerships to create meaningful\, lasting impact for residents of the Village of Spring Valley.
URL:https://rba.lineude1wp.hustly.live/event/economic-development-government-affairs-council-march-11-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Virtual
CATEGORIES:EDGA
ORGANIZER;CN="Rockland Business Association":MAILTO:rba@rocklandbusiness.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T100000
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SUMMARY:Economic Development/Government Affairs Council - February 13 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Economic Development/Government Affairs Council will meet via Zoom on Friday\, February 13\, 2026 from 10:00am – 11:00am. \nDiscussion Topic:  The Budget Dance Has Begun: What Can We Really Expect \nGuests:  Senator Bill Weber & Assemblyman Pat Carroll \nModerated by Al Samuels\, RBA Senior Advisor to the Board. \nSenator Bill Weber \nAssemblyman Pat Carroll
URL:https://rba.lineude1wp.hustly.live/event/economic-development-government-affairs-council-february-13-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Virtual
CATEGORIES:EDGA
ORGANIZER;CN="Rockland Business Association":MAILTO:rba@rocklandbusiness.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T110000
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SUMMARY:Economic Development/Government Affairs Council - January 8 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Economic Development/Government Affairs Council will meet via Zoom on Thursday\, January 8\, 2026 from 10:00am – 11:00am. \nDiscussion Topic:  \nRockland Take-Aways From the latest State Economic Development Awards \nPresented by Al Samuels\, RBA Senior Advisor to the Board.
URL:https://rba.lineude1wp.hustly.live/event/economic-development-government-affairs-council-january-8-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Virtual
CATEGORIES:EDGA,Subsidiary Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Rockland Business Association":MAILTO:rba@rocklandbusiness.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T094500
DTSTAMP:20250901T154708Z
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SUMMARY:Marketing Communications Council – Presentation by Ellie Becker - September 17 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for the RBA Marketing Communication Council Monthly Meeting  \n???? Date: Wednesday\, September 17\, 2025\n???? Time: 9:00 AM – 9:45AM\n????️ Location: Zoom \nJoin the Marketing and Communications Council for a guest-presentation  by Ellie Becker on the topic of “Marketing Planning and Strategy”. This educational program will run until around 9:45\, and will be followed by a meeting of marketing council members. All RBA Members and visitors are invited to attend!  \nPlease RSVP below by September 15\, 2025\nMarketing Planning and Strategy: The Key to Lead Gen and Profits! \nEllie Becker \nToo many companies skip the research needed to keep from wasting marketing budgets. Learn what you need to know to focus on the channels that your potential leads actually use to find companies like yours\, to be competitive in your market and to craft messaging that resonates with your audiences. A holistic approach that supports all areas of your business. \n  \nEllie Becker is a highly experienced marketing communications professional with a public relations background who has embraced personal innovation for more than three decades to evolve her practice from the days of the Underwood typewriter to today’s digital communications world. As founder and president of E.R. Becker Marketing & Consulting\, LLC\, she focuses on creating foundational marketing strategies and programs designed to create bottom line results for B2B and B2C companies that are innovating products/services in their industries. E.R. Becker Marketing & Consulting achieves results using its proprietary process and its seamless relationships with other marketing/sales/advertising professionals. \n  \n???? Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and networking with an outstanding community of marketing professionals in Rockland County! \n???? Register now!
URL:https://rba.lineude1wp.hustly.live/event/marketing-communications-council-presentation-by-ellie-becker-september-17-2025/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Virtual
CATEGORIES:Subsidiary Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Rockland Business Association":MAILTO:rba@rocklandbusiness.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T110000
DTSTAMP:20251208T141838Z
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SUMMARY:Economic Development/Government Affairs Council - December 11 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Economic Development/Government Affairs Council will meet via Zoom on Thursday\, December 11\, 2025 from 10:00am – 11:00am. \nDiscussion Topic: Presented by Al Samuels\, RBA Senior Advisor to the Board. \nReport from The Business Council of NYS 2026 Government Affairs Council Planning Session\, being held on December 10th. \nThis is the State Business Council’s annual members-only meeting\, focusing on key legislative issues of interest to business and the political atmosphere in Albany. \nJoin us for this important\, timely briefing!
URL:https://rba.lineude1wp.hustly.live/event/economic-development-government-affairs-council-december-11-2025/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Virtual
CATEGORIES:Subsidiary Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Rockland Business Association":MAILTO:rba@rocklandbusiness.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T110000
DTSTAMP:20251024T203842Z
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SUMMARY:Economic Development/Government Affairs Council - November 12 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Economic Development/Government Affairs Council will meet on Wednesday\, November 12\, 2025 from 10:00am – 11:00am via Zoom. \nJoin us for two important discussions: \nNYS Legislature’s Role in Economic Development & How It Has Changed\nPresented by Ken Zebrowski\, RBA President & Former NYS Legislator \nElection Wrap-Up & Issues We Need to Address\nA Roundtable Discussion Moderated by Al Samuels\, RBA CEO \nWe look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://rba.lineude1wp.hustly.live/event/economic-development-government-affairs-council-november-12-2025/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Virtual
CATEGORIES:Subsidiary Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Rockland Business Association":MAILTO:rba@rocklandbusiness.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T110000
DTSTAMP:20251002T200017Z
CREATED:20250606T165450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T200017Z
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SUMMARY:Economic Development/Government Affairs Council - October 9 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Economic Development/Government Affairs Council will meet on Thursday\, October 9\, 2025 from 10:00am – 11:00am. \nOpen Discussion on Issues of the Day\, Moderated by RBA CEO Al Samuels
URL:https://rba.lineude1wp.hustly.live/event/economic-development-government-affairs-council-october-9-2025/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Virtual
CATEGORIES:Subsidiary Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Rockland Business Association":MAILTO:rba@rocklandbusiness.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T110000
DTSTAMP:20250901T155524Z
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SUMMARY:Economic Development/Government Affairs Council - September 11 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Economic Development/Government Affairs Council will meet on Thursday\, September 11\, 2025 from 10:00am – 11:00am. \nChelsea Lemon\, Director of Government Affairs\, Business Council of NYS\, will be discussing “Key Issues Facing Legislators in 2026”
URL:https://rba.lineude1wp.hustly.live/event/economic-development-government-affairs-council-september-11-2025/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Virtual
CATEGORIES:Subsidiary Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Rockland Business Association":MAILTO:rba@rocklandbusiness.org
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