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International Women’s Day! WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8 See Page 3
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can Cancer Society will also be in attendance. Please bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Workforce Development Center. Breakfast tickets are $25 for Chamber members with advance purchase or $30 at the door. Non-members can attend for $35. To register, call (845) 454-1700, ext. 1000 or visit dcrcoc.org.
WINTER WEATHER POLICY: In the event of inclement weather, visit the Chamber’s website and Facebook page by 6:30 a.m. for updates regarding events and committee meetings. The status of afternoon meetings, ribbon cuttings and events will be posted accordingly.
Message From The Chair ........................... 2
Networking with a view at Business After Hours
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njoy scenic views of the Hudson River, finger foods, and a cash bar in a casual atmosphere all while networking at River Station Restaurant (1 North Water Street, Poughkeepsie) for Business After Hours on Wednesday, March 29 from 5-7 Business After Hours sponsored by
p.m. There is no charge to attend; however pre-registration is requested. To RSVP, visit dcrcoc. org or call (845) 454-1700, ext. 1000. TEG Federal Credit Union proudly sponsors this event. TEG Federal Credit Union knows choosing where to save, invest, and borrow are some of the biggest decisions any person faces. That’s why they take their responsi-
International Women’s Day ........................ 3 Message From The Chamber President ........... 4 Flavor of the Month ................................. 7
Member News ........................................ 9 Upcoming Events & Ribbon Cuttings .............10 Foundation News ...................................14
bility to their members seriously. They are proud to be local, member-owned, and nonprofit. If networking gives you sweaty
Firmbach & Firmbach Certified Public Accountants
palms, register for the Business Education Seminar on practical networking, which will be held 3:305 p.m. ahead of the After Hours event. For more info, see Page 7.
A Family Accounting practice Our family has been serving the Hudson Valley’s Accounting needs for the last 50 years.
Call and ask for Karl or Rudy 845-454-5440 w w w . F i r m b a c h C P A s . c o m
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