Come early - Doors open at 7:15 AM for Networking. Breakfast starts at 7:30 AM and ends at 8:30 AM
CBMC Albany Quarterly Breakfast
Join us for the CBMC Albany Quarterly Breakfast, a highly anticipated in-person event that brings together business professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders from various industries. This event is scheduled for Thursday, October 1st, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM in the vibrant city of Albany, New York.
The Crowne Plaza Albany - the Desmond Hotel, an IHG Hotel, will be our gracious host for this gathering. This venue is located in a prime location and offers a comfortable and inviting atmosphere for networking and learning. Mark your calendars and be prepared for an enriching morning filled with inspiration, learning, and networking opportunities.
Register now to secure your spot at the CBMC Albany Quarterly Breakfast. We look forward to welcoming you!
Guest Speaker
Darrin Jahnel
Darrin Jahnel is a Christian who gave his life to Christ in 2001. He and his wife, Jenn, have been blessed with four children, including two through adoption, and are passionate about living out their faith in their family, their work, and their community.
Darrin serves as Chair of the Board of Mekeel Christian Academy and is an active member of Liberty Church in Schenectady. He regularly speaks at churches, schools, businesses, and community organizations, including presenting "What If It's True?"—a talk designed to help skeptics and non-believers thoughtfully examine the evidence for the Christian faith.
Professionally, Darrin is the Founder and CEO of Jahnel Group, a 150-person software consulting company headquartered in Schenectady. Under his leadership, Jahnel Group has been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list seven consecutive years and has earned multiple Best Places to Work awards for its people-first culture. He also founded InfoLink, an R&D tax credit company, and acquired LTI, a 50-person software development firm, building a portfolio of technology companies focused on innovation and serving clients across the country.
Whether in business, ministry, or everyday life, Darrin's passion is to honor Christ, build cultures where people can thrive, and encourage others to seek God.
