2024 State Governmental Affairs Conference: Advocacy in Action

Monday, March 25, 2024, 11:30am
Tuesday, March 26, 2024, 4:00pm
 

Get ready for an electrifying two days at the 2024 State Governmental Affairs Conference in Albany. This is your golden ticket to influence, network and ignite change in the New York credit union landscape.

Event highlights include:

• Exclusive legislative briefings
• Networking opportunities
• Advocacy in action

Conference Agenda:

*Subject to change*
 

Location & Lodging:

Renaissance Albany Hotel
144 State Street
Albany, NY  12207

Standard Rooms: $219 per night, plus tax
Executive Rooms: $239 per night, plus tax

To Reserve Your Room:

• Click here to reserve your room. 

All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card. The hotel will not hold any reservations unless secured by one of the above methods.
 

Hotel Reservation Deadline: February 28, 2024

Parking Arrangements:

Discounted self parking of $15 per car, per day will apply. 
All parking charges are the responsibility of the individual parkers.

Educational Investment:

Registrant - $199 per person
Young Professionals Full Conference (credit union professionals age 39 and under) - $149 per person
Young Professional YP Track Only (credit union professionals age 39 and under) - $99 per person

Registration Deadline:  March 15, 2024
 

Register Here

• Professional Development Grant Opportunities
• Hill Meeting Request Form

Featured Session:

A Conversation with Rick and Diana Ostroff

Join us for a discussion of New York State politics, the role credit unions can play, the elections to watch, and the importance of political action with Rick and Diana Ostroff of Ostroff Associates, a leading government relations firm.

Rick Ostroff, President & CEO, Ostroff Associates
Rick has been working in government and politics for over 40 years. He founded the firm in 1995 and since then has provided unparalleled leadership and expertise to clients throughout New York State and Washington,D.C.
 

In growing the firm to where it is today, Rick has carefully assembled a team of experienced and hardworking professionals at OA who exemplify the level of dedication, integrity and leadership it takes to achieve our client’s goals. This has led OA to develop into one of the premier government relations firms in New York State. For over 30 years, Rick has served our clients’ diverse interest in many areas including economic development, financial services and tax. In doing so Rick has maintained longstanding relations in all branches of government.
 

Before starting the firm, Rick was the Assistant for Legislative Affairs for Governor Mario Cuomo. Rick advised the Governor on legislation and was the liaison between the Governor’s office and the NYS Legislature. Prior to that, he served as Assistant for Regional Affairs advising the Governor on regional and local matters, and assisting local government officials in all areas of state government.

Rick also served as the Director of the Environmental Bond Act, and was the Legislative Coordinator for the New York State Consumer Protection Board. Rick began his career in state government as a senior legislative aide to Assemblyman Melvin Zimmer.
 

For the last 5 years, Rick has been named to City & State’s “Albany Power 100” list which recognizes the most influential players in New York State government and politics. In 2019, he was also recognized as one of City & State’s “50 Over Fifty: The Age Disruptors”. An award which honors leaders in government, business and media who have distinguished themselves by helping New York in civic affairs.
 

Rick served as the Chair of the Board of Directors for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Upstate New York/Vermont Chapter for six years and is currently the Corporate Co-Chair for the Albany Light the Night Walk, and is a member of the LLS National Philanthropy Committee. Locally, he serves on the Albany Black Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and the UAlbany Athletics Board. Rick is also an avid supporter of Albany’s South End Children’s Café and their efforts to improve food security in the community.
 

Rick has a degree in Economics from the State University of New York at Albany.

Diana Ostroff, Chief Operating Officer, Ostroff Associates
Diana joined Ostroff Associates in 2011 and brings 29 years of experience representing the private sector. Her background has led her to develop a broad range of knowledge and expertise on an extensive number of issues impacting a vast number of industries. She is a passionate advocate for her clients and brings energy, enthusiasm, professionalism and integrity to each issue she works on.
 

Prior to joining Ostroff Associates, Diana served as Vice President of Advocacy and Communications for one of New York’s largest regional Chamber of Commerce, where she established and managed all State and Federal advocacy efforts. She served as Assistant Vice President of the Life Insurance Council of New York State, Inc. (LICONY), representing insurers that together provide the vast majority of life, disability, and long-term care insurance and annuity benefits in the state. She also served as Assistant State Director of the National Federation of Independent Business.
 

Diana began her career as a lobbyist for The Business Council of New York State, Inc., where she managed all aspects of New York State legislative and regulatory initiatives addressing Consumer Products & Services, E-Commerce/Privacy issues, Contract Procurement, Financial Services, Contract Procurement, and Insurance for the clients of The Business Council.
 

Throughout her career, Diana has developed, coordinated and implemented affirmative and defensive policy positions and lobbying activities in response to legislative, regulatory and executive actions on behalf of some of the most well-respected corporations in the world. She has worked on a range of state and federal issues always with a goal on improving the business climate and enhancing the economic vitality of the state.
 

Diana recently received the Albany Business Review’s Women Who Mean Business award which recognizes her contributions on behalf of the business community and the Capital Region. She was also named by City & State’s “Women Power 100” list every year since 2018, which recognizes women who are key influential figures in the world of New York politics and government. She currently serves on the Board of Albany County Business Development Corporation’s Al Tech Loan Fund, Living Resources and serves on the Executive Advisory Board for Siena College’s School of Business.
 

Diana received her MBA from the College of Saint Rose and her Bachelor degree in Marketing Management from Siena College. She resides in Loudonville with her husband and two sons.

Cancellation Policy:

A refund of the amount paid, less an $40 administrative fee per registrant, will be given for all cancellations submitted via email to events.training@nycua.org ten or more business days prior to the start of the session. No refunds will be granted if the cancellation is received after that time frame. Substitutes will be accepted any time prior to the start of the program at no additional cost. Simply email events.training@nycua.org, listing the new participant and who they will be replacing.

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