About This Event
Workshop: Make the Most of Every Interaction
Key strategies for growing your business and your confidence while networking.
What if you knew where to begin, who to approach and what to say from the moment you entered a new room? Join Mary Rood of Unrestricted Humans and Lauree Ostrofsky of Simply Leap, LLC, two introverts who have learned how to be authentic and successful while networking to engage in a couple guided activities and discussion to find your best strategy too. Come away feeling less drained, more connected and more successful.
Bonus: it helps you make the most of your chamber membership too!
Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 5:30 to 7:30 pm
(snowdate: Tuesday, February 3, 2026)
Admission: $10 for Chamber members; $15 for non-members.
Appetizers and beverages will be available.
Location: Ulster Savings Bank, 180 Schwenk Drive, Kingston, New York
Enter via Door #3 from side parking lot.
Meet Your Experts
Lauree O
strofsky, CPC, PCC - Simply Leap, LLC.
Lauree is a sought-after business and marketing strategist. Over the past 20 years, she has guided owners and leaders to create meaningful work, build organizations that last, and step boldly into visibility and confidence.
Most recently, she added consulting with banks and foundations to her repertoire, designing wraparound services and business education that set loan and grant recipients up for long-term sustainability and success.
Lauree is the author of two books and also the proud founder of Hudson Valley Women in Business, which she grew into a network of more than 3,000 leaders across New York State. Her impact has earned her recognition as a Hudson Valley Magazine Women in Business honoree and a Hudson Valley Athena Leadership Award winner.
With a rare blend of compassion, credibility, and proven results, Lauree is a trusted voice for leaders and organizations ready to take brave, lasting leaps forward. More info is LaureeOstrofsky.com
Mary Rood, Unrestricted Humans
Mary Rood is a founding partner of Unrestricted Humans, who brings experienced partnership to help business owners build companies who can live and thrive without them - by design. She's an US Army veteran with over 25 years’ in corporate business and technology leadership and over 15 years working with individuals, teams, and business leaders to co-create unique solutions to complex challenges, align to a shared goals, and enable better business outcomes. She resides in Kingston with her family and their many pets and enjoys long walks on the local rail trails and playing her violin.
The Women in Leadership Committee envisions a community with experienced and aspiring women leaders supporting, empowering, and connecting with each other through sharing and mentorship.
About This Event
Workshop: Make the Most of Every Interaction
Key strategies for growing your business and your confidence while networking.
What if you knew where to begin, who to approach and what to say from the moment you entered a new room? Join Mary Rood of Unrestricted Humans and Lauree Ostrofsky of Simply Leap, LLC, two introverts who have learned how to be authentic and successful while networking to engage in a couple guided activities and discussion to find your best strategy too. Come away feeling less drained, more connected and more successful.
Bonus: it helps you make the most of your chamber membership too!
Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 5:30 to 7:30 pm
(snowdate: Tuesday, February 3, 2026)
Admission: $10 for Chamber members; $15 for non-members.
Appetizers and beverages will be available.
Location: Ulster Savings Bank, 180 Schwenk Drive, Kingston, New York
Enter via Door #3 from side parking lot.
Meet Your Experts
Lauree Ostrofsky, CPC, PCC - Simply Leap, LLC.
Lauree is a sought-after business and marketing strategist. Over the past 20 years, she has guided owners and leaders to create meaningful work, build organizations that last, and step boldly into visibility and confidence.
Most recently, she added consulting with banks and foundations to her repertoire, designing wraparound services and business education that set loan and grant recipients up for long-term sustainability and success.
Lauree is the author of two books and also the proud founder of Hudson Valley Women in Business, which she grew into a network of more than 3,000 leaders across New York State. Her impact has earned her recognition as a Hudson Valley Magazine Women in Business honoree and a Hudson Valley Athena Leadership Award winner.
With a rare blend of compassion, credibility, and proven results, Lauree is a trusted voice for leaders and organizations ready to take brave, lasting leaps forward. More info is LaureeOstrofsky.com
Mary Rood, Unrestricted Humans
Mary Rood is a founding partner of Unrestricted Humans, who brings experienced partnership to help business owners build companies who can live and thrive without them - by design. She's an US Army veteran with over 25 years’ in corporate business and technology leadership and over 15 years working with individuals, teams, and business leaders to co-create unique solutions to complex challenges, align to a shared goals, and enable better business outcomes. She resides in Kingston with her family and their many pets and enjoys long walks on the local rail trails and playing her violin.
The Women in Leadership Committee envisions a community with experienced and aspiring women leaders supporting, empowering, and connecting with each other through sharing and mentorship.