Welcome
The Central & Western New York Chapter serves upstate New York including but not limited to the cities of Rochester, Syracuse, Oswego, Albany, Utica, Corning, Canandaigua and Buffalo. More than 180 members represent companies such as Bausch & Lomb Incorporated and the Eastman Kodak Company.
The chapter participates in diversity initiatives, pro bono efforts, CLE programs and an internship program.
Message From The President
Dear ACC Central & Western New York Chapter Members,
As the first cold spells roll through to remind us that winter has really arrived, I want to wish every one of you a very happy year end holiday season and best wishes for a healthy, happy, and engaging Happy New Year 2025. Thank you to every one of you who has actively participated with our chapter in last year, whether you stopped in to a virtual networking meeting, a dinner club meet up, or joined us for the 2024 Signature Event on the Canandaigua Lady. There are some great photos on our chapter LinkedIn page of that much warmer sunny day with so many of our members; if you haven’t liked or followed our LinkedIn page, now is a great time to add this resource. A very special thank you goes out to each of your chapter board members: Amy Andrus, Ade Adegoke, Natasha Ernst, Isabelle Melody, Janelle Mikac; ACC continues to provide out chapter with support and another big thank you goes to Rosemarie Abraham from ACC.
As you consider what to prioritize in 2025, please consider making your ACC chapter part of our your plans. Are you ready to improve your networking circle, explore new ways that our chapter members can encourage and support each other, or simply re-engage with old friends? Or are you ready to take on a leadership role with the chapter. Many hands make light work, and we are currently inviting members to consider serving on our program and membership committees as well as to rotate into a board position. Planning is underway for another year of building and growing our chapter. If you are not able to volunteer your leadership skills now, keep the opportunity in mind for the future and remember to take full advantage of all the resources and programs available. We look forward to seeing you in 2025!
Cheers!
Greta K. Kolcon
Chapter President
Senior Director, Labor & Litigation
CooperCompanies
