CHAMBER SEES GREAT CHANGES COMING.(BUSINESS)

Byline: KENNETH AARON Business writer

One hundred years ago, the Albany Chamber of Commerce was concerned about downtown redevelopment, transportation improvements, lower taxes and attracting businesses.

Now, as it celebrates its centennial, the Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce is tackling the same things, said its chairman, Gary Smith.

Smith reflected on the century at the chamber's 100th annual dinner Thursday night, where more than 1,200 members of the Capital Region business community gathered. They ate and schmoozed and danced under a peaked white tent, wearing black ties and gowns.

Smith said they have reason to celebrate: …