[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 139 (Friday, November 14, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1590]
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   RECOGNIZING EMERGING BUSINESS LEADERS UPON RECEIVING THE AMHERST 
      CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2014 YOUNG PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARD

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 14, 2014

  Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize the founding 
members of Emerging Business Leaders on receiving the 2014 Young 
Professional Leadership Award from the Amherst Chamber of Commerce. 
This award acknowledges a group of young professionals that demonstrate 
commitment to the Buffalo Niagara Region.
   Originally called the Creative Class Consortium, Emerging Business 
Leaders is a network of over 500 smart and dynamic professionals under 
the age of 40. Four years ago, Chamber President Colleen DiPirro 
adopted a non-traditional business model, and reached out to local 
firms and invited employees under the age of 40 to create a dialogue 
that encourages their engagement. These members come from different 
industries, have different ideas, but are all committed to innovation. 
With the creation of the Emerging Business Leaders, these professionals 
were given a network to become community stewards.
   I stand here today, Mr. Speaker, to recognize the enormous 
contribution that comes with the foundation of Emerging Business 
Leaders to the Buffalo Niagara region. This group of young and 
progressive individuals will keep the Amherst Chamber of Commerce 
relevant, benefitting the entire region.

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