NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (Oct. 4, 2012) – Emerge, a leadership and team development consultancy with expertise in helping companies enhance the effectiveness of their leaders and employees, has joined the Hudson Valley Food & Beverage Alliance and NY BioHud Valley.
Emerge helps companies find permanent solutions to recurring personnel issues that plague companies worldwide. It helps employers avoid issues that cost organizations valuable time, money and energy – by focusing on the notoriously hard-to-train skills which bring out the best in people. It’s coaching philosophy, based on three principles: Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Intelligent Communication and Team Bonding, is demonstrated in engaging, interactive programs that help bring out the best in people and allow profitability, engagement and efficiency to naturally emerge.
Emerge works with a number of fast-growing organizations across the region, including food and beverage companies such as Heineken USA, Pernod Ricard and Sabra Dipping Company.
“We are thrilled to join the efforts of both the Food & Beverage Alliance and NY BioHud Valley, as they are doing some tremendous things to ensure an economically vibrant future for the Hudson Valley in the years to come,” said Chris Sabido, Co-Founder of Emerge. “As part of our membership, we intend to help companies strengthen the effectiveness of their leaders and teams so that they can produce exceptional results more consistently.”
The Food & Beverage Alliance focuses on helping food and beverage companies in the area work together as strong partners and market their products all over the United States. Launched by the Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp. (HVEDC), the organization includes food businesses, farmers, vegetable growers, beverage makers, distributors and other organizations in the industry.
NY BioHud Valley, also launched by the HVEDC, acts as a partner to county, state and federal governments in fostering an environment that allows businesses in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries to expand, while also attracting new companies to the Hudson Valley. The organization engages in pro-business advocacy designed to reduce legislative burdens, promotes collaboration between businesses and educational institutions and assists companies with access to venture capital.
“Emerge has helped companies across the Hudson Valley improve their internal leadership and team-based structures, and we are proud to welcome them to the Food & Beverage Alliance and NY BioHud Valley,” said Mike Oates, President and CEO of the HVEDC. “We believe that Emerge will help our members build the leadership and teams they need for long-term, sustained success.”
Emerge’s unique workshops and retreats allow participants to implement sound leadership practices into their teams immediately and effectively. The company’s personalized coaching services help people permanently change the way they handle difficult workplace issues that impede success. This gives organizations the ability to gain the ultimate competitive advantage – the elimination of wasted resources on lost productivity due to poor teamwork.
“Cluster development initiatives are only as strong as your founding members and the unique skillsets these individual firms bring to the table,” said Laurence Gottlieb, Director of Economic Development for Westchester County and co-founder of NY BioHud Valley and the Hudson Valley Food & Beverage Alliance. “The fact that Emerge will apply its wealth of leadership coaching and consulting experience to the regional biotech industry, as well as food and beverage companies, reflects the high-quality resources we are connecting in true partnership between Westchester County and the greater Hudson Valley business community. They are an outstanding addition to the team.”
About Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation (HVEDC): HVEDC represents seven counties in Hudson Valley. This public-private partnership markets the region as a prime business location to corporate executives, site selection consultants and real estate brokers. HVEDC also helped start the branding and promotional effort for NY BioHud Valley. For more information on Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation or to review available business sites, visit http://www.HVEDC.com or call CEO Mike Oates at 845-220-2244.
About Emerge: Emerge is a Westchester, New York, based human resources consulting firm that helps companies find permanent solutions to recurring personnel issues that plague companies worldwide. It’s coaching philosophy, based on three principles: Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Intelligent Communication and Team Bonding, is demonstrated in engaging, interactive programs that help bring out the best in people and allow profitability, engagement and efficiency to naturally emerge. The firm has tackled challenging people issues and established permanent solutions for global brands, nonprofits and leadership institutes. For more information on Emerge’s unique approach to leadership training, visit www.emerge-newyork.com.
