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Gerald Shaye, president of Shaye Global, LLC, in Delmar, NY, was accepted for membership in the Consulting Alliance, an association of the Capital Region’s leading independent consultants focused on professional learning and business development.

Broker/owner of Albany, NY-based Albany Realty Group, Marie Bettini was elected to serve a three-year term on the Board of Directors of the Greater Capital Association of REALTORS (GCAR).

Andy Heck, president of Alpin Haus, will discuss "Overcoming Obstacles While Growing a Family Business," at the Consulting Alliance's February luncheon meeting.

In honor of the Consulting Alliance's 20th anniversary, members of the organization will share their expertise during "Roadmap to Results Roundtable," an anniversary event.

The program features a panel of consultants offering strategies for "Growth in a Challenging Economy" that will be moderated by Eric Anderson, business editor at the Times Union.

The program "Grow Your Business: Four Exciting Speakers Tell You How" is a mini-conference sponsored by the Consulting Alliance.

The Consulting Alliance's "Roadmap to Results" regional competition offers a grand prize of $24K in free consulting services. Any organization within 60 miles of Albany, NY, is eligible to apply.

Mark E. Boucher, Senior Consultant with Boucher Business Solutions, was accepted for membership in the Consulting Alliance, an association of leading independent consultants.

The Consulting Alliance's July luncheon program, "Lessons Learned From a Sales Leader," features Carrie Hillenbrandt, BBL Hospitality's corporate director of sales and marketing.

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