ARCC Welcomes New Team Member

The Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the addition of Ava Kanninen as a new member of their team – Ave will fill the role of membership manager for the ARCC. Ava comes to the position after having worked throughout upstate New York with Stewart’s Shops for ten years. She grew up in Dutchess county, moved to Warren county in 2009, and became a Glens Falls homeowner in 2021. Ava’s experience in the fields of agriculture, hospitality and industry will make her a strong new addition to the ARCC, and she is eager to serve the community that she now calls home: “I am thrilled to be making the transition into mission-driven work. Since my first introduction to the ARCC, I have been so impressed with their accomplishments and passion. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this team and serve this community” she said. 

Ava is a long-term community coordinator for the Red Cross Blood Program, as well as a five-gallon donor herself. She is also an ambassador for C.O.R.E, Children of Restaurant Employees – this is an organization founded by beverage executives who recognized a need to help employees with children in the food and beverage industry, and they focus on assisting families during unexpected medical crises, injuries, or deaths.   

In her free time, Ava enjoys spending time outdoors, camping, and padding. When she is home, she enjoys planning and creating meals for her partner, and spending time with their cat, Xena.

“We are so excited to welcome Ava to the team. She brings with her impressive experience in sales and relationship building. We feel she will be an integral part of the ARCC team” said ARCC President and CEO Tricia Rogers.