Council of Industry Board Meeting - September 2025

*Board of Directors Meeting - Invite Only*

Our September Board of Directors meeting will be hosted by the Regional Food Bank at their new facility in Montgomery.

Our guest speaker will be Chris White, SUNY’s first-ever Vice Chancellor for Workforce Development and Upward Mobility.

With extensive experience in public policy and workforce development—including his role as Deputy Commissioner at the NYS Department of Labor—Chris will share his vision for advancing economic mobility across the SUNY system and the state.

The Food Bank has offered a facility tour ahead of our meeting at 4:45. 

A recent member of the Council, the Food Bank operates a large-scale distribution and warehouse center and employs a significant workforce of maintenance and logistics professionals.

Schedule Overview:

• 4:30 - 4:45  – Arrival For Tour & Welcome

• 4:45 - 5:30 – Optional Tour of Facility

• 5:45 - 6:00 -  Introductions & Food Bank Presentation (Meeting Begins)

• 6:00 - 7:15 - Guest Speaker: Chris White

• 7:15 - 8:00 - Council Board Meeting (Guests are welcome to stay and also welcome to leave)