MICHELLE CROCKETT HONIGMAN LLP TROY CHAMBER 2026 BOARD CHAIR “I became involved in the Troy Chamber not long after I started with ConnectPay in July 2021. While we have an office in Troy, we didn’t have anyone actively engaging with the Chamber, so I jumped at the opportunity. At first, I was going to meetings sporadically. I met several people, made a few connections, and it was pretty good. What I realized, though, is that there was much more to gain from the Chamber. I became more engaged and attended meetings consistently, gaining more connections and developing relationships. So instead of being “oh, that guy,” I became more like, “I know a guy.” When you first come across the Troy Chamber you see a lot of logos of big businesses, but in reality there is a wide cross section of businesses involved in the Chamber, large, medium, and small. My company is focused on small businesses, and I meet new small businesses at almost every Troy Chamber function I attend. It has been an incredibly rewarding experience for me to not only be a member of the Chamber but an active, engaged member.” TROY CHAMBER “Honigman LLP, its attorneys and business professionals, are committed to the clients, and larger communities we are privileged to serve, work and live within. As a proud member of this firm, I have personally invested and been a part of various non-profit organizations throughout my career, that share in the belief that the overall health and success of individual citizens, local governments, and businesses is strengthened by alliances between the private, public, and non-profit sectors. This is EXACTLY what the Troy Chamber is all about!! I have been humbled to be a part of this wonderful Chamber for the past five (5) years and am now overwhelmed by the opportunity to serve as its 2026 Board Chair! Borrowing a tag line from Oprah… What I know for sure is that the thoughtful, timely and intentional planning of programs, events and training opportunities offered by the Chamber have far-reaching benefits in terms of providing knowledge and tools that allow for the creation and delivery of innovative service models to the community at large. The Board of Directors and fantastic Chamber staff work tirelessly to identify new and improved resources that will aid in the success and achievement of personal and professional goals of each one of our members. I am so excited and extremely grateful for the trust of the Chamber staff, and my fellow Board members have bestowed upon me, and will do all I can to help lead this amazing organization forward. We will continue to leverage our respective experiences and skills to ensure that the Chamber remains an integral part of the City of Troy’s growth well into the future. Onward and upward… We’re just getting started!” JENNA SAFRAN ARROW OFFICE SUPPLY “Arrow Office Supply joined the Chamber a year ago, & we’ve had an exceptional experience! Every person involved—including both staff and members—is incredibly kind, helpful, and welcoming. The Troy Chamber is organized, consistently keeping everyone informed & up to date in a timely manner. Each event is thoughtfully planned with ideas that create an easygoing environment for networking & collaboration. They’ve been an amazing asset to Arrow, helping us build & nurture genuine, long-lasting relationships with other local business professionals—many of whom have become friends.“ “Since BAE Networks became part of the Chamber, & I stepped in as Chair of the Young Professional Network, the visibility of our company increased significantly. A key piece of advice I learned is that you can’t walk into an event aiming to sell; you go in to create new relationships with individuals and businesses that share your vision for the community. I adjusted my mindset, & I’ve been able to cultivate many connections so that they are top-of-mind when I hear of someone facing an issue they could handle, while hoping that BAE Networks and I are top-of-mind for them in return. I’m incredibly grateful to the Troy Chamber team for being such valuable resources as I navigate marketing efforts at BAE Networks, & for the support they show to ensure we benefit from our membership.” SARAH FRAZIER BAE NETWORKS, 2026 YOUNG PROFESSIONALS CHAIR MARK VANOSDOL CONNECTPAY PAYROLL SERVICES HAVE YOU JOINED A TROY CHAMBER COMMITTEE? EXPERIENCE TROY | 12
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