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October Contact Breakfast to feature mayoral forum

he Chamber’s October Contact Breakfast from 7:30-9 a.m., Wednesday, October 21, will feature a forum between City of Poughkeepsie mayoral candidates Randy Johnson and Rob Rolison. A certified engineer, Randy Johnson has served on the Poughkeepsie City School District Board of Education since 2006. As an advocate for children, families and taxpayers, Johnson has been recognized by local, state and national agencies and associations, including the Poughkeepsie NeighborContact Breakfast sponsored by

hood Club, the National Alliance sion and worked up to detective, a of Black School Educators and post he held for 14 years. Rolison Beulah Baptist Church. He also was elected Police Benevolent Asreceived the Master of Boardman- sociation President for two conship Award from New York State secutive five-year terms before School Board Association. He earned an associate’s degree in architectural technology and a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Toledo. Rob Rolison is a lifelong Poughkeepsie resident who has represented the Town and City of Poughkeepsie in the Dutchess County Legislature since 2003. In 2010, he Randy Johnson Rob Rolison was elected chairman of the County Legislature, a position he has held since. In 1982, he retiring in 2008. He serves on the joined the Town of Poughkeep- board of directors of the Dutchess sie Police Department, where he County Economic Development served 12 years in the patrol divi- Corporation and is also a member

of the board of trustees of Dutchess Community College, a member of the board of directors of the Purple Heart Hall of Honor and a vice chairman of the St. Simeon board of directors in the City of Poughkeepsie. Have any questions for the candidates? Send them to richk@dcrcoc.org. The cost to attend the breakfast is $25 for members in advance, $30 at the door or $35 for nonmembers. To RSVP, call 845-454-1700 ext. 1000 or visit the events section at www.dcrcoc.org and click on the registration box. The breakfast sponsor is D’Arcangelo & Co., LLP, a regional public accounting firm organized in 1950 with several offices throughout New York state. The firm’s staff

is large enough to address individual needs, yet small enough to provide personalized services. To learn more, call 845-473-7774 or visit www.darcangelo.com. Astor Services for Children & Families, the American Heart Association-Dutchess/Ulster Division and the United Way of Dutchess-Orange Region will have nonprofit tables at the breakfast. The Chamber’s Ambassador committee continues to collect canned and dry goods at Contact Breakfasts for Dutchess Outreach. Donations are greatly appreciated. The Chamber will also have a box for collecting old cell phones for recycling on hand. The Chamber’s cell phone recycling efforts are sponsored by Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. and Quality Environmental Solutions & Technologies (QuEST).

Enjoy evening of networking in historic Hyde Park venue seph’s Steakhouse in 2011. Joseph’s serves Black Angus steak, seafood and homemade desserts prepared by culinary chefs. The steakhouse specializes in lunch, dinner and drinks and also hosts banquets, dinner shows and afternoon tea. The Chamber will have a recycling collection box for old or outdated cell phones as part of a fundraising effort to benefit The Chamber Foundation, Inc. Sponsors of the cell phone drive are Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. and Quality Environmental Solutions & Technologies, Inc.

This Business After Hours is sponsored by Marshall & Sterling and TD Bank. About the sponsors: • Founded in 1864, Marshall & Sterling is headquartered on Main Street in Poughkeepsie as one of the largest independent insurance agencies in the nation, providing affordable auto, home, life, health and business insurance coverage. • TD Bank prides itself on its convenient hours, including

weekend banking availability. Its employees at more than 1,000 locations enjoy donating time to causes in their communities. Whether it be personal, small business or commercial banking, TD Bank provides money management for all stages of life. For more information or to register for Business After Hours, visit www.dcrcoc.org or contact the Chamber at 845-454-1700 ext. 1000.

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usiness After Hours, one of the Chamber’s monthly evening networking events, will be held in Hyde Park this month. Members, nonmembers and guests are invited to attend from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, October 14, at Joseph’s Steakhouse, 728 Violet Ave. (Route 9G), Hyde Park. Complimentar y hors d’oeuvres will be served, and a cash bar will be available. Joseph’s Steakhouse is home to the Val-Kill Tea Room once owned by Eleanor Roosevelt where royal guests were served in the 1930s and ’40s. The building became Jo-

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Officers Joseph Bonura Jr., Chair ........................................Bonura Hospitality Group John Davies, 1st Vice Chair......................................................Riverside Bank Rita McPeck, 2nd Vice Chair ............................................................KeyBank Pierrette Ruhland, Treasurer ............................................... Red Cap Cleaners Jeffrey Senft, Secretary................................S & O Construction Services, Inc. Ori Brachfeld, Past Chair .......................................Dash Lock & Key Service Stephen E. Diamond, Of Counsel ...... Stenger, Roberts, Davis & Diamond LLP Directors Jan Dewey .....................................................................Poughkeepsie Journal Jennifer Dunn ...................State Farm Insurance - The Jen Dunn Agency, Inc. Ron Flaherty ........................................................TEG Federal Credit Union Bill Francis ....................................................Fortress Financial Advisory LLC Lauren Gillett....................................................................Chazen Companies Paul Hochenberg ... MidHudson Regional Hospital of Westchester Medical Center Dr. Christine Huebner Caridi .................................................. Marist College Kimberly Hunt Lee ..................................................... McCabe & Mack LLP Vincent R. Lander...... Quality Environmental Solutions & Technologies, Inc. William Lessner ............................................................Adams Fairacre Farms James Letterio Jr. ...................................................Sedore & Company, CPAs Patrick Moore...................................................... Antalek & Moore Insurance Michael Mullaney............................................. Hudson Cadillac Buick GMC Scott Pawenski .............................................................................EmbroidMe Stewart Petrovits.................................................Blacktop Maintenance Corp. David Ping .................................................................................Health Quest Vincent Ricotta ........................................ Mercedes-Benz of Wappingers Falls Mary Schoonmaker .......................................................................... TD Bank Mike Spinelli..........................................................................The Brake Shop Denise Doring VanBuren .................. Central Hudson Gas and Electric Corp. Jennifer Van Tuyl............................................................ Cuddy & Feder, LLP Tina Walz................................................................................... M & T Bank Tom Weddell................ Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Weddell LLP Eben Yager .............................................................. Hudson Valley Renegades Associate Board Members James Lentz ...........................................................TEG Federal Credit Union Daniel Lepore........................................................................ LCS Companies Chamber Staff Frank Castella Jr. ................................................................. President & CEO Audra B. Gerty.............................................Executive Vice President & CFO Rich Kleban .................................................... Senior Vice President & COO Pamela J. Balga................................................. Director of Member Relations Elena McPhee ........................................................... Director of Membership Josely Millington ............................................................ Assistant to the CFO Carrie Nealy ....................................................... Director of Member Services Dugan Radwin ......................................................Director of Media Content Chelsea Schwarze .......................................... Community Relations Specialist Angela Signor ..........................................................Director of Media Design Carmela Spreer ......................................................... Vice President of Events The Chamber Foundation Staff Nicholas Shannon .............................................................. Executive Director Nancy DeWitt...................................................................................Associate Workforce Development Center Staff Louise McLoughlin ....................... Vice President of Workforce Development Stephanie Seymour .................................... Director of Workforce Operations Maryann McKenzie ............................................... Director of Youth Services Elizabeth Kwant ................................................ Supervisor of Adult Programs Jesse Crisalli ................................................................ Director of Work Now Diane DeDominicis .................................... Director of Employment Services Loren Hoffman ..................................................................RPI Case Manager Margaret S. Inge..................................................Workforce Training Director Andre Richards...................................... Director of Youth Education Services Karen Williams..................................................................Work Now Mentor Career Action Center Staff Katrina Gobins.............................................Director of Career Action Center Kadiyah Lodge ..............................Assistant Director of Career Action Center Youth One Stop Staff Jessica Vitolano.................................................. Youth One Stop Coordinator Rosemary Grabowska ................................ Youth One Stop Services Specialist Rachel Bassett .................................................Youth One Stop Case Manager Dylan Miyoshi ................................................Youth One Stop Case Manager Ashley Wright..................................................Youth One Stop Case Manager

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Local races key to economic future

lection Day is approaching fast. Do you know where the candidates stand on key local issues? If not, there’s still time to find out. The Chamber’s Legislative Action Committee is devoted to advocating for our local businesses with elected officials. It also works hard to help acquaint the community with candidates before they are elected so people can make informed choices at the polls. So far, the Chamber has offered two forums so this year – one co-hosted with the Poughkeepsie Journal featuring the six City of Poughkeepsie mayoral candidates before the primary, and another at the September Contact Breakfast with the county executive candidates Marcus Molinaro and Diane Jablonski. A third

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forum will be held at our October Contact Breakfast with the winners of the City of Poughkeepsie mayoral primary, Randy Johnson and Rob Rolison. If you missed the first two forums, you can watch videos of them at www.poughkeepsiejour nal.com. While some people may not think local elections are as important as presidential or national races, no responsible businessperson can hold this view. For mem-

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The Bottom Line is a monthly publication of : The Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce One Civic Center Plaza • Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 33 Henry Street • Beacon, NY 12508 845-454-1700 • Fax: 845-454-1702 The Bottom Line • Volume 32 • Number 10 Annual Chamber membership includes a 1-year subscription to The Bottom Line POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce, One Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Online at www.dcrcoc.org, developed by Design Intervention Studio

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bers of the Chamber, the local elections are at least as important as national ones, if not more so. It’s an important facet of Thinking Local First. Whoever gets elected on November 3 will have a crucial role in determining the path of our Hudson Valley economy and the ultimate health of our business community moving forward. That’s too important to ignore and deserves our full attention. I hope you’ll take advantage of the City of Poughkeepsie mayoral forum at the next Contact Breakfast on October 21. We’ve done our part in providing the forums, and when Election Day rolls around, it will be your turn to do yours. Get out and vote. Our local business community’s economic future depends on it.

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Seminar to offer cybersecurity tips

n today’s technologically-driven world, securing your business’ computer systems from viruses and hackers is imperative. The cost of repairing damage to your system, let alone the lost productivity during restoration, can seriously harm your bottom line. October’s Business Education Seminar at 7:30 a.m. October 22 at the Chamber offices at One Civic Center Plaza, Fourth Floor, Poughkeepsie, will focus on how to prevent such te chnolog ic a l breaches. Eric Gorman from IES will present the seminar on cybersecurity and offer tips for keeping

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your data and systems safe. The Business Education Seminars are held monthly on a variety of topics led by inprofesdustry sionals dedicated to the needs of business owners. Presenters include Chamber members who provide information on IT, green living and general business education topics. They are usually

held the fourth Thursday of each month at 7:30 a.m. The seminar is complimentary for Chamber members. Light breakfast fare will be served. Reservations may be made online, by calling the Chamber office at 845454-1700, ext. 1000, or emailing chelsea@dcrcoc.org The Business Education Seminars are sponsored by Stenger, Roberts, Davis & Diamond, LLP. With a track record of success as litigators and negotiators, the firm has deep experience in matters of personal injury, elder and estate law, family law, criminal defense and more. One of the largest firms in Dutchess County, its members practice in state and federal courts throughout New York. To learn more, visit www.srddlaw.com

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Thursday evenings at the Adriance Memorial Library Auditorium 105 Market St., Poughkeepsie 6-8 p.m. beginning October 8

Call 845-454-1700 ext. 1000 or register online at dcrcoc.org Sponsored by Cindy M. Smith, CPA, PC, and Community Capital New York

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cycling effort is sponsored by Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. and Quality Environmental Solutions & Technologies (QuEST). There will be a cell phone recycling box in the Chamber’s lobby at One Civic Center Plaza, Fourth Floor, in Poughkeepsie through November. Boxes will also be available at Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp., 284 South Ave., Poughkeepsie, and at Quality Environmental Solutions & Technologies, Inc., 1376 Route 9, Wappingers Falls. Only complete cell phones will be accepted; the collection does not include pieces of cell phones such as covers or batteries.

In addition, recycling boxes will be set up at the Chamber’s Business Expo coming up at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. October 28. The boxes will also be available at the Chamber’s monthly Contact Breakfasts and Business After Hours events. “The recycling of old cell phones in an appropriate manner and with a responsible vendor is as important as the act of recycling. E-waste recycling has taken a circuitous route to being more sustainable. We are proud to support the Chamber’s program to recycle old phones,” said James Kopp, co-chair of the Chamber’s Living Green Subcommittee.

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Get in on the action: Visit or exhibit at the Business Expo

re you in? Lots of local businesses have already said they’re in and signed up to exhibit at the Chamber’s Business Expo set for the end of this month from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on October 28. If you’re not in yet, there’s still time. Dozens of regional Hudson Valley businesses of all types will have booths at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center, where there will be a Hudson Valley food court and lots of great interactive exhibits throughout the day. As one of the biggest trade shows of its kind, the Business Expo is a not-to-be missed opportunity to showcase your business to a sizeable audience in the community while exploring the other great offerings as well. It’s also an excellent opportunity to network with other business people,

exchange business cards and forge connections that can prove mutually beneficial for everyone who participates. Part of the Chamber’s mission is benefitting local businesses by encouraging people to Think Local First, and what better way to accomplish that goal than helping our Hudson Valley businesses gather together to promote their products and services in a single location? We’re really excited about the Expo and hope you will be, too. Get on board today – contact Vice President of Events Carmela Spreer and sign up to be an exhibitor. You’ll be glad you did.

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back program with the goal of offering 365 free 30-minute massages. Each month focuses on a different group. April was accountants, May was pre- and post-natal moms, June was holistic wellness practitioners and July was offered to the U.S. military. This fall, the program will give back to teachers. For a limited time, Terra Firma Massage will offer an exclusive wellness membership, which is the perfect opportunity for those dealing with stress or pain or looking to make health and wellness a priority. Memberships start at $69 per month, and each member receives a monthly massage, complimentary enhancements, free gift certificates and discounts on additional massages. Devlin and her team look forward to meeting new clients and working together toward their best health. For more details, visit www. terrafirmamassage.com or contact Angelique at Angelique@Terra FirmaMassage.com or 914-2275027 or visit the wellness center at 60 W. Center St., Beacon.

A Special Thank You To Our 2015 Corporate Sponsors LEADERS:

PARTNERS: Bonura Hospitality Group • COBESO, Inc. • DCH Wappingers Falls Toyota Hudson Valley Audio Visual • Integrated Enterprise Solutions, Inc. • M&T Bank Quality Environmental Solutions & Technologies, Inc. • Rose & Kiernan, Inc. SUPPORTERS: EmbroidMe • Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union • Hudson Valley Renegades LCS Companies • Marshall & Sterling Insurance • Meyer Contracting • N&S Supply Orange County Trust Company • Rhinebeck Bank • Riverside Bank – A Division of Salisbury Bank Stenger, Roberts, Davis & Diamond, LLP • TD Bank • TEG Federal Credit Union Timothy P. Doyle Funeral Home • Ulster Savings Bank Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Weddell LLP, CPAs MEDIA PARTNERS: Fox Radio • HVNN.com • iHeartMedia • Media 276 • Poughkeepsie Journal Radio Woodstock 100.1 • Townsquare Media COMMUNITY PARTNERS: Associa New York • Dutchess County Department of Community and Family Services Iseman, Cunningham, Riester & Hyde, LLP

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New member? Join us for lunch

ome meet the Chamber staff and other new members at the Chamber’s next New Member Luncheon in the Chamber’s Conference Room in its Poughkeepsie office at One Civic Center Plaza, Fourth Floor, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, October 15. The event will feature food catered by Simply Gourmet. Only one representative per company may attend. Call Chelsea

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at 845-454-1700 ext. 1000 or email chelsea@dcrcoc.org if you would like to be put on a waiting list. Others may be admitted if there is

available space. The luncheon is sponsored by Orange County Trust, a bank founded in 1892 by citizens who wanted estate planning and trust administration in addition to traditional banking services. Orange County Trust Company has continued to identify expansion opportunities for many years. It is rated in the top 6 percent of the strongest banks in the U.S. by Weiss Ratings.

Young Professionals to host business of beer panel, networking Hours event at Bluestone Grill, 10 IBM Road, Poughkeepsie, sponsored by the Hudson Valley Renegades featuring a cash bar and free hors d’oeuvres. 5-7 From p.m. November 2 there will be a CEO Chat with Dutchess Community College President Pamela Edington sponsored by Dutchess Cadillac Buick GMC at a location to be announced. The event is strictly limited to 30 and allows for free

flowing discussion between the attendees and the guest CEO, in addition to an ample question-andanswer period. If you have questions, or to register for any of these events, call 845-454-1700 ext. 1000. Questions may also be emailed to hvyp@dcrcoc.org. Since 2007, the Hudson Valley Young Professionals have worked to provide local young professionals with opportunities to learn, lead, grow personally and professionally, network effectively and give back to the community. The Hudson Valley Young Profession-

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a display that’s sensitive enough to tell a normal from a deep tap. You’ll also have access to a new feature called “Live Photos,” which can turn still images into short videos, such as an animated GIF. new The display technology, called Touch” “3D will change the way you are able to interact with your apps by allowing a deep press to give you quick access to shortcuts without a ton of finger taps. If you buy into the leaked information out on YouTube, the 6s will also be

als have since grown to more than 1,200 members in the Hudson Valley region. The organization originated with the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce and has partnered with the Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce to continue the brand and mission into Westchester and Putnam

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A four-week series of lectures, “The Success Odyssey: Close more deals, get more referrals and exceed your sales goals” by Marybeth Cale of Cale Communications. Sessions will be held from 6-8 p.m. on consecutive Thursdays from Oct. 8-29. Sponsored by Cindy M. Smith, CPA, PC, and Community Capital New York

Wednesday, October 14

After Hours Early Bird Connections Business 5 - 7 p.m. 7:30 - 9 a.m. K1 Speed 2001 South Road, Poughkeepsie

Early morning speed-networking event that lets Chamber members deliver strategic two-minute promotional pitches to all participants. Sponsored by Edible Arrangements

Thursday, October 8

Business Institute: Comprehensive sales training 6 - 8 p.m. Adriance Memorial Library Auditorium

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Joseph’s Steakhouse 728 Violet Ave. (Route 9G) Hyde Park

The Chamber’s monthly networking event with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and cash bar. Sponsored by Marshall & Sterling and TD Bank

Thursday, October 15

New Member Lunch 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Chamber Conference Room 1 Civic Center Plaza, 4th Floor Poughkeepsie

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members at lunch. Attendance is Thursday, October 22 limited to one representative per company, but others can be added to a waiting list and may attend if space is available. 7:30 - 9 a.m. Sponsored by Orange County Trust Chamber Conference Room Company

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Monday, October 19

HVYP: Business of Beer Discussion

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The Hudson Valley Young Professionals will host a panel discussion on the business of beer. Sponsored by M&T Bank.

Wednesday, October 21

Contact Breakfast

7:30 - 9 a.m. The Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel 40 Civic Center Plaza Poughkeepsie Monthly contact breakfast featuring Poughkeepsie mayoral candidates Randy Johnson and Rob Rolison. Sponsored by D’Arcangelo & Co., LLP

Eric Gorman from Integrated Enterprise Solutions, Inc., will talk about cybersecurity. Sponsored by Stenger, Roberts, Davis & Diamond, LLP

Wednesday, October 28

Think Local First Business Expo 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Mid-Hudson Civic Center 14 Civic Center Plaza Poughkeepsie

Annual product and service showcase. Platinum Sponsor: Health Quest; Silver Sponsors: Cale Communications, DCH Wappingers Falls Toyota, Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union, Integrated Enterprise Solutions, Inc., Mount Kisco Medical Group, Poughkeepsie Galleria, Riverside Bank, TD Bank; Media

Sponsor: Poughkeepsie Journal; Community Partners: Mid-Hudson Civic Center, Dutchess County Dept. of Community & Family Services

Thursday, October 29

HVYP Overtime Networking

5-7 p.m. Bluestone Bistro 10 IBM Road Poughkeepsie

Hudson Valley Young Professionals networking event featuring free hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. Sponsored by Hudson Valley Renegades

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HVYP: CEO Chat 5 - 7 p.m. Venue to be announced

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Join us to celebrate the grand opening and newly added hot beverage items: coffee, tea, hot chocolate, lattes, cappuccino, and more. Refreshments will be provided.

Tuesday, October 20

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Abilities First event set for October 16

Abilities First’s signature fundraising event will he held from 6:30-11 p.m. October 16 at Shadows on the Hudson. The event will honor David and Lynn Melby as 2015 Outstanding Volunteers and Rose & Kiernan, Inc. as the 2015 Outstanding Community Leader. The evening will include wine tastings, hors d’oeuvres and music overlooking the Hudson River. To inquire about tickets or sponsorship opportunities for this event, contact Regina Fitzgerald Donato at 845-485-9803 ext. 384 or visit www.abilitiesfirstny.org.

Advertising agency wins five-year contract BBG&G Advertising and Publications has been awarded a fiveyear Advertising and Integrated Marketing Solutions Schedule 541 contract by the U.S. General Services Administration, the federal government’s procurement agency. The administration buys commercial and general-purpose items and services for all government agencies. One of the government’s largest agencies, it helps other agencies acquire the products, services, consulting advice, space, real estate and vehicles they need from federal and commercial sources and acts as a catalyst for approximately $66 billion in federal spending annually, more than one-fourth of the U.S. government’s procurement dollars.

Chazen Companies hires new CFO The Chazen Companies, a provider of engineering, land surveying, planning, environmental consulting, health and safety train-

ing and landscape architecture services, welcomes Don Tegeler as its new chief financial officer. Tegeler will be responsible for Chazen’s financial and accounting functions and staff and will be a key member of its senior leadership team. Tegeler has more than 25 years as a corporate financial executive in technology, healthcare, manufacturing and banking, where he has a proven record of helping companies boost revenue and profitability. For the past 12 years, Tegeler was CFO of Wolf-tec, Inc., a Kingstonbased manufacturer of high-end food processing equipment.

Gallagher named leader of Community Foundation The Board of Trustees of the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley recently announced the appointment of March Gallagher as its new president and CEO, effective September 28. Gallagher, a Rosendale resident, is an attorney with degrees from Boston University, Bard College, Rockefeller College and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Most recently, she served as chief strategy officer at Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress. She also previously oversaw economic development activities for Ulster County as director of business services and deputy director of planning. Gallagher has served on boards of the Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council, Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation, Hudson Valley Regional Council, Ulster County Development Corporation, Ulster County Workforce Investment Board and Ulster County Industrial Development Agency, which she chaired during 2006 and 2007. She is a board member with the Hudson Valley Agribusiness Development Corporation and Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in Middletown.

Dutchess Outreach seeking coat donations Dutchess Outreach, Inc., will conduct the annual Susan De-

Keukelaere Memorial Coat Drive, sponsored by Guardian Self-Storage, from October 1-31. Clean, new or used winter coats in good condition, especially children’s and adult plus sizes are wanted. Donations can be dropped off at any Guardian Self-Storage facility or Rhinebeck Bank branch. Coats are distributed in November at eight Dutchess County sites. Contact Carol Beck at Dutchess Outreach with any questions at 845-454-3792.

Doctor certified as golf medical professional Feldman Physical Therapy, a total-body treatment, injury prevention and function movement practice with locations inside Gold’s Gym in LaGrange and Fishkill, recently announced that owner Dr. Justin Feldman has been certified as a golf medical professional. The new credentials were obtained through the Titleist Performance Institute, an educational organization and research facility dedicated to studying how the human body functions in relation to the golf swing. Feldman Physical Therapy is a total body treatment, injury prevention and functional movement practice that works with patients to create customized solutions. Feldman is certified by the Titleist Performance Institute to perform golf-specific screenings and analysis and has deep experience working with runners. To learn more, visit www.feld manphysicaltherapy.com or call 845-475-8769.

Firms merge to form Hand in Hand Marketing Two Hudson Valley firms have merged to become a full-service creative marketing, branding, design, promotional product and printing company, Hand in Hand Marketing. Mark Copans, owner of Real Eye On Solutions, and Katy Dwyer, owner of Katy Dwyer Design, recently combined resources to better serve the community. Hand in Hand Marketing offers marketing plans, visual branding such as

Chamber helpers in Nicaragua

Chamber members cut the ribbon on a new house they helped build for a needy family in Nicaragua this summer with Bridges To Community. From left are Evan Gally of Chamber Youth Leadership, Frank Pepe of Bridges to Community, Irene Andujar of the Vassar Warner Home, Raldy Acosta of Leadership Dutchess and Mary Biasotti of the Dutchess County Interfaith Council. logo and website design, promotional item creation, apparel and tradeshow displays and printing. For more information, visit www.webrandtogether.com or call 845-208-0726.

Reading program to focus on Steinbeck The Poughkeepsie Public Library District and its community partners will host a six-week collaborative community program on the works of John Steinbeck. The Poughkeepsie Read will kick off at the Bardavon on Friday, October 9, with a screening of the 1940 classic film, “The Grapes of Wrath.” Copies of “The Grapes of Wrath” and “Of Mice and Men” are available at local libraries and are being donated to local school districts. The 2015 Poughkeepsie Read will feature more than 90 events from Staatsburg to Beacon and Highland to Millbrook. For more details and event listings, visit www.poklib.org

Sholes & Miller law firm marks 15th anniversary The law firm of Sholes & Miller, LLP, celebrated its 15th anniversary on July 30. Founded by Sarah E. Sholes & Robert Irving

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Miller in 2000, the firm’s mission continues to be providing high quality, full-service legal representation to healthcare professionals and facilities in New York and Connecticut. It also handles matters of guardianship, professional discipline and litigation defense.

Ulster Savings honored for social media prowess Ulster Savings Bank was recently featured as one of the Top 50 Community Bank Leaders in Social Media by The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA). This is the third year the group has held this contest that highlights social media trailblazers. More than 6,000 community banks nationwide were eligible to appear on ICBA’s list. They were scored on their engagement with fans and followers, content distributed on their social media platforms, how many followers they had and how often new content was posted. The community banks and bankers featured on ICBA’s Top 50 Community Bank Leaders in Social Media and the Top 25 Community Bank Influencers on Twitter will were profiled in September’s issue of ICBA Independent Banker. For all 50 featured banks, visit www. icba.org/smleaders.

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Anniversaries

Catania, Mahon, Milligram & Rider, PLLC Coffee Shops

Dunkin’ Donuts - Hyde Park Dunkin’ Donuts - Pleasant Valley Dunkin’ Donuts - Wappinger Dunkin’ Donuts - Wappingers Falls Consultants

Restaurants

Hudson Valley Medical Billing Solutions

Main Street Pizza & Cafe

Nonprofits

Hopewell Depot Restoration Corporation Therapeutic Equestrian Center Public Relations

Impact PR & Communications Restaurants

Smoky Rock BBQ Wireless Communications

Gerri Brown Consulting

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Electronic Repairs

USS Starcross, LLC Employment Agencies & Services

Normann Staﬃng Engineering and/or Surveying Services

Writer - Business, Grant & Other

Choice Words Grant Writing & Public Relations

Five Years

Appliance Sales & Service

Tighe & Bond Fitness Clubs and Services

Higher Choices Personal Fitness

Osterhoudt Electric Company, Inc. Churches & Synagogues

Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church

For a small business like ours, the exposure we got during our two days was extremely valuable.

Retail

Li’l Darling Shoppe

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Consultants

We talked with a lot of good people and possibly made a few contacts that might help us nurture some new business opportunities. ... Thanks again for arranging this Expo.”

Micro Electronic Device Specialists, Inc. Golf & Country Clubs

CR Properties Group, LLC

Vassar Golf Course (RMR Golf, Inc.)

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Health & Wellness

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Restaurants

A) Executive Secretary B) Marketing Assistant C) Licensed Sales Agent Phone: (845)485-3100 Email: resumes@crproperties.com

Copperﬁeld’s Restaurant

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Delicatessens

Income Tax Estate Planning

K & D Deli, Inc.

Audit & Accounting Employee Beneﬁts

Poughkeepsie 845-473-7774 | Millbrook 845-677-6823

25 Years Employment Agencies & Services

Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham

Consultants

New York State ACCES/VR

DAQ, Inc.

Marketing Services

Insurance Agencies & Brokers

Miscedra & Associates

Hodgkins Agency

Hotels & Motels

“Just wanted to express our gratitude toward everyone at the Chamber that helped to organize and put on the Consumer Expo.

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Medical Billing

Curious Tongue CreaTions

Spectrum Creative Solutions

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adult Care, assisted liviNg & NursiNg hoMe faCilities Archcare at Ferncliff

21 Ferncliff Drive Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Phone: 845-876-2011 Fax: 845-876-4923 Email: ckelly@archcare.org Web: www.archcare.org Contact: Charisa Brown

arts & Crafts Walkway Wools

103 Main St. Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Phone: 845-849-9255 Email: walkwaywools@gmail.com Contact: Kristen Wagner Walkway Wools is a fiber arts studio that sells local hand-dyed yarns, commercial yarn, knitting and crocheting tools, reclaimed wool and items made from the reclaimed wool, nuno felted scarves and wraps, books and patterns.

CoNstruCtioN suPPlies

Single-operator mobile disc jockey service.

Olde Stone Kitchens & Flooring

fiNaNCial serviCes

CoNsultaNts

1401 Route 52, Suite 103 Fishkill, NY 12524 845-751-9460 Email: susanvalentine@ financialguide.com Web: www.albany.mass mutual.com Contact: Susan Valentine A 131-year-old general agency of Massachusetts Mutual Life.

1659 Route 9 Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 Phone: 845-897-8453 Fax: 845-897-6269 Email: jake@oldestone1659.com Web: www.oldestonekitchen.net Contact: Daniel Garay Family-owned and operated Olde Stone Kitchens & Flooring was founded in 2001.

PCN Network Consulting, Inc.

MassMutual Albany

fitNess Clubs aNd serviCes

50 Springview Lane Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 Phone: 914-361-4540 Email: peter@pcnny.com Web: www.pcnny.com Contact: Peter Neuman Information technology managed services. Providing full technology solutions.

1004 Main St., Unit 8 Fishkill, NY 12524 Email: mrfireflyyoga@gmail.com Web: www.fireflyfishkill.com Contact: Mary Rose Donashy Hot yoga and power vinyasa yoga studio.

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heariNg aids

Firefly Yoga, LLC

MaNufaCturers 7 Stars

5103 Princess Circle Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 Phone: 845-536-7757 Email: dariomedina73.03 @gmail.com Contact: Dario Medina A company of Columbian textile belts, jeans, shirts and much more.

MarketiNg serviCes Ashworth Creative

85 Civic Center Plaza Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 845-877-0410 Fax: 845-877-0413 Email: eve@ashworthcreative.com Web: www.ashworthcreative.com Contact: Eve Ashworth Ashworth Creative provides unique marketing solutions to complex business challenges and creates communications that drive for-profit and nonprofit organizations to new heights.

NoNProfits

Meadow Children’s Clothing retailer Hawk Montessori School Just for Kids

43 Vassar Road Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 Phone: 845-297-3994 Email: justforkidsny@aol.com Web: www.justforkidsny.com Children’s consignment

CoMMerCial real estate Sperry Van Ness Deegan-Collins Commercial Associates

411 Washington Ave., Suite 201 Kingston, NY 12401 Phone: 845-339-9100 Fax: 845-339-9526 Email: robyn.prosser@svn.com Web: www.svndcca.com Contact: Robyn Prosser Full-service commercial real estate firm.

Taconic Audiology, PLLC Southern Dutchess dba Millbrook Audiology NAACP 488 Freedom Plains Road, Suite 141 45 Front St.

Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 Phone: 845-223-3783 Fax: 845-214-0261 Email: info@ hawkmeadowmontessori.com Web: www.hawkmeadow montessori.com Contact: Erin Castle An independent school serving children 18 months through 9th grade.

Millbrook, NY 12545 Phone: 845-765-3475 Contact: Noel Thayer Hearing evaluations, hearing aids, hearing-aid repairs/service, custom hearing protection, auditory processing evaluations and treatment.

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NY-Caregivers

John Hannah’s Mobile Music Services

218 Shore Drive Brewster, NY 10509 Phone: 845-278-8452 Email: djdomino@comcast.net Web: www.yourmobiledj.com Contact: John Hannah

hoMe health Care 591 Primrose Hill Road Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Phone: 845-345-5581 Fax: 845-746-9069 Email: nycaregivers@gmail.com Web: www.NY-CAREGIVERS.com Contact: Stephen Tresco Providers of dependable, compassionate and affordable, non-medical in-home health care.

982 Main St., Suite 4-199 Fishkill, NY 12524 Phone: 845-234-9038 Email: SDNAACP@gmail.com Contact: Anesta Vannoy-Kwame The NAACP is a 106-year-old organization that advocates for justice for all people.

NursiNg - skilled Renaissance Rehabilitation & Nursing Care Center

4975 Albany Post Road Staatsburg, NY 12580 Phone: 845-889-4500 Email: jackk@rrncc.com Web: www.renaissance nextgen.com Contact: Jack Koschitzki Skilled nursing facility: shortterm rehabilitation and longterm care.

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offiCe suPPlies/ProduCts Heritage Executive Suites

2537 Route 52, Suite 1 Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 Phone: 845-592-4744 Email: heritageesef@gmail.com Web: www.dagarspace.com Contact: Pamela Jackson

Pet suPPlies & serviCes Hair of the Dog

1322 Route 44, Suite B Pleasant Valley, NY 12569 Phone: 845-723-4913 Email: hairofthedog1322@ hotmail.com Contact: Carol VanVlack Dog grooming.

PhysiCal theraPists Feldman Physical Therapy

258 Titusville Road Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 Phone: 845-475-8769 Fax: 845-746-2298 Email: justin@ feldmanphysicaltherapy.com Web: www.feldmanphysical therapy.com Contact: Justin Feldman Feldman Physical Therapy is a total-body treatment, injury prevention and functional movement practice that works with patients one-on-one to create customized solutions.

MOST Physical Therapy

2 Front St. Millbrook, NY 12545 Phone: 845-677-5021 Fax: 845-677-3117 Email: bpecchiaDPT@ millbrookpt.com Web: www.millbrookpt.com Contact: Brian Pecchia MOST Physical Therapy is a multi-site partnership offering outpatient physical therapy.

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NEw MEMBERS real estate ageNCies & brokers Hudson Property Services, LLC

9 Mansion St., Suite 217 Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Phone: 845-345-4477 Fax: 845-625-2512 Email: HudsonPS@gmail.com Web: www.HPShomes.com Real estate sales, management, maintenance and rentals.

Weichert Realtors (Christine King)

1110 Route 55 LaGrangeville, NY 12540 Phone: 845-473-2800 Fax: 845-473-5404 Email: cking@weichertrealtors.net Web: www.weichert.com Contact: Christine King Full-service residential brokerage serving Dutchess County and the surrounding area.

Weichert Realtors (Fishkill)

973 Main St. Fishkill, NY 12524 Phone: 845-896-7042 Email: cking@weichertrealtors.net Contact: Christine King

restauraNts Cafe Porco Fresh

138 South Ave. Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Phone: 845-433-0335 Email: paul@thevillaborghese.com Web: www.porcocafefresh.com Contact: Paul Porco

Juan Murphyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

796 Main St. Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 845-473-1095 Email: info@juanmurphys.com Web: www.JuanMurphys.com Contact: Grellan Morris Irish/Spanish restaurant and bar.

MEMBERSHIP REFERRALS RefeR a new membeR today! Call Elena at 845-454-1700 ext. 1009 or email her at elena@dcrcoc.org

Subway (Blended Crew, LLC)

2507 South Road, Suite 102 Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Phone: 845-463-0977 Email: blendedcrew48@ gmail.com Contact: Carl Immich Franchise sandwich shop.

Villa Nigrelli

109 Carpenter Road Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 Phone: 845-592-4925 Email: avenn1@msn.com Web: www.villanigrelli.com Contact: Frank Nigrelli Fine dining restaurant and takeout.

retail Sew and Vac Inc.

2600 South Road Suite #39 Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Phone: 845-473-2770 Fax: 845-473-0089 Email: info@sewandvacny.com Web: www.sewandvacny.com Contact: Robert Frisenda Sewing machine and vaccum cleaner retail and repair.

retireMeNt CoMMuNities The Manor at Woodside

168 Academy St. Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

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Phone: 845-473-1943 shop, gym/health club. Fax: 845-486-9033 Email: michael.musante@ traNsPortatioN/Courier/ holidaytouch.com delivery serviCes Web: www.manoratwoodside.com Contact: Michael Musante A.N.N. Transportation The Manor at Woodside provides an independent living 2046 Route 55 LaGrangeville, NY 12540 setting for senior citizens. Phone: 845-227-4796 Fax: 845-592-2403 sPas, day sPas & health sPas Email: anntrans@optonline.net Web: www.anntransportation.com Phenix Salon Suites Contact: Nancy Costa 330 Route 17A Goshen, NY 10924 travel ageNCies Phone: 845-651-3811 Fax: 845-698-4016 Embassy Travel, Inc. Email: PBerman@ 871 A Route 82 phenixsalonsuites.com Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 Web: www.phenixsalonsuites.com Phone: 845-221-5000 Contact: Pete Berman Email: embassy@frontiernet.net Phenix Salon Suites offers Web: www.embassy luxury salon suites for travelonline.com the independent salon Contact: Debbi Calabrese professionals and others. Celebrating its 30th anniversary of

sPorts & reCreatioN Brewster Ice Arena

63 Fields Lane Brewster, NY 10509 Phone: 845-279-2229 Fax: 845-279-7237 Email: brewstericearena@aol.com Web: www.brewstericearena.com Contact: Steve Santini Four ice rink facility, sports bar/ restaurant, sporting goods pro-

booking travel arrangements.

weight loss CoaCh Drop it Solutions

4 Fishkill Glen Drive, Unit F Fishkill, NY 12524 Phone: 845-259-6006 Web: mydropitsolutions.com Contact: David Brooks Rapid weight-loss plan that teaches you how to lose weight and keep it off.

RIBBON CUTTINGS Fox Air

Barton Orchards

Congratulations to Fox Air at 2 Tucker Drive in Poughkeepsie on its grand re-opening.

The Chamber recently celebrated the grand opening of Barton Orchardsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; new tap room. Visit the farm at 63 Apple Tree Lane in Poughquag.

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Mentoring stint at Journal helps student find her voice

“He told me that even if there are obstacles in my way, I have to keep pushing forward.” These are the words of Poughkeepsie High School senior Tamika Mincey describing her experience with her mentor, Irwin Goldberg of the Poughkeepsie Journal. Tamika participated in the Career Action Mentoring Program during the past school year and received the opportunity to participate in a Job Shadow Day with Goldberg, where she experienced a typical day for a journalist and learned how the Journal operates. Tamika and Goldberg kept in touch after the mentoring program ended, which resulted in her receiving the opportunity of a lifetime: She was given the chance to publish her first article in the Poughkeepsie Journal.

Below, Tamika speaks about her mentor and how it felt to publish her first article: “Recently, I have been given the opportunity to write for Verge

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Rocking Horse Ranch June 2015 - present Position:

Chambermaid in the Housekeeping Department Shakila says:

“I love meeting the new guests as they arrive!” Shakila is a single mother of a 16-month old daughter. A City of Poughkeepsie resident, Shakila came to the Work Now program looking for help finding employment. She was very active in her job search, applying to numerous jobs and participating in all program activities, which enhanced her interviewing and job-search skills. She was persistent in her search for employment, and through her hard work, she was able to obtain a position as a chambermaid at Rocking Horse Ranch. Shakila has retained her employment and is consistently praised by her supervisor for her“impressive work ethic and reliability.”Shakila has now moved into her own apartment and is hoping to start college next spring.

in the Poughkeepsie Journal. Since this was the first time I was ever … published, I was really nervous (about) how people would look at my writing. Now that I

am published and constantly being complimented on a great job I did, I feel much more relaxed. There’s absolutely no reason for me to feel nervous anymore. I really want to thank my mentor, Irwin, for helping me. He told me that even if there are obstacles in my way, I have to keep pushing forward. … This is an obstacle I

have overcome, since I probably wouldn’t have this opportunity if it weren’t for Irwin in the first place. … I want to thank Irwin for giving me this opportunity and thank the readers for enjoying my article.” Tamika Mincey is a Poughkeepsie High School senior and graduate of the Career Action Center Mentoring Program

Try these tips when hiring a new worker

he prospect of hiring a new employee can be overwhelming and frustrating. The bar for new employees is often set high with the expectation that they will come in and be productive contributors to the daily flow on day one. Everyone encounters a learning curve when taking a new job, but for some, a little help making the climb to experienced employee is necessary. The following are four steps to make that climb as smooth and speedy as possible for your new employee. 1. Write a job description: Do not assume everyone knows what it means to be a cashier, stock clerk or office assistant. There is usually much more to a job than the obvious, so provide a job description. A job description should include at a minimum the position title, hours and shifts, wage and reporting relationships (by position not person), general responsibilities and key tasks, qualifications and skills as well as education. If you don’t have a job description handy visit onetonline. org and create one using the site’s detailed occupational information. A job description is a communication tool that sets an expectation.

2. Discuss the job description: You don’t have to look past your own experiences to know firsthand that there is more than one way to complete any task. Review the job description with your new employee. Not all employees take initiative or notice how tasks get done around them, but that does not make them bad employees. Don’t lower the bar; just point it out. Reviewing the job

description together provides you an opportunity to communicate how things are done in your business. You can also prioritize the job description and point out tasks that can be done when there is a lull in the shift. 3. Allow questions: If employees is intimidated or afraid to ask for clarification, unnecessary employee turnover could result. It is not uncommon that questions arise once we are in a job. A stock clerk may not have really understood that even in this position

there is customer interaction, and customer service and may need to understand why a pleasant attitude is important. If your schedule is tight, provide a time of day that you’ll be available to answer questions should they arise. 4. Provide feedback: Let your employees know how they are doing. Are they accomplishing the tasks assigned? Are they keeping busy even during the slow times? Is there a process or technique you should have been more specific about? Feedback encourages what is working and corrects what is not. It’s proactive interaction that can prevent future problems. Using a job description to frame your conversations in the first weeks of work provides structure and focus. It also can help eliminate assumptions that create miscommunication and stress. When hiring a new employee, it’s OK to keep the bar high, just be prepared to have a stepstool available for those who need a little help reaching it at first. Laraine Kautz is executive director of the Dutchess County Workforce Investment Board. Reach her at LKautz@dcwib.org or 845-463-0517 ext. 204

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New Youth Leadership class inspires

s executive director of The Chamber Foundation, Inc., I not only coordinate the programming and events of the Foundation, but I also get to work with all the individuals we benefit. This past September, I began my fourth year with Youth Leadership by kicking off the Class of 2016. Each year, I am amazed how this program continues to grow and the level of students who are enrolled. This year’s class particularly stands out. Bright, innovative and driven, these mostly sophomores and juniors come from vari-

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ous school districts throughout Dutchess County with a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds. Some are leaders in their schools/ communities, and others are just learning to break out of their shells. No matter the differences, they all take time out of their busy schedules to develop and prepare

for the future at each Youth Leadership session. Equally as impressive is the volunteer mentor staff . This year, 15 adults and two junior staff members joined us. They will attend the monthly sessions as well as regularly meet as a staff to review programming, resolve issues and enhance the curriculum. All adult mentors are assigned a certain number of students to whom they provide individual attention, support and guidance. This program would not be possible without donor support. A special thank you to our program sponsor, The Gap, Inc., and supporting partner, IBM. Finally, thank you to Marist College for being our host sponsor and giving Youth Leadership students the opportunity to experience leadership programming on a campus of higher learning. Working within this extraordinary program, I am confident our Youth Leadership Class of 2016 will achieve amazing results, elevating our work and continuing to allow The Chamber Foundation, Inc., to develop tomorrow’s leaders today.

Youth Leadership participants at Sharpe Reservation.

Leadership Dutchess Class of 2016 kicks off

eadership Dutchess Kicked off its Class of 2016 on September 10 at Vassar Alumnae House. The session presenter was Tom Weddell from Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Weddell, LLP. Afterward, students mixed with Chamber board members, Leadership Dutchess alumni

and employer supporters at a Welcome Reception sponsored by

Health Quest. A special thank you to our Leadership Dutchess program sponsors: Platinum sponsors: Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. and Health Quest Program sponsors: KeyBank and Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Weddell, LLP.

ATHENA Award® Reception thursday, NOVEMBEr 19 • 5 - 8 p.M. pOughkEEpsiE graNd hOtEl 2015 atheNa award® reCiPieNts: • dana diorio-Casey lNha, lMsw, Ma, of the Pines at Poughkeepsie • Jeffery fox, Ph.d., of abilities first, inc. • Carla goldstein of the omega institute • Perrinella f. (Penny) lewis • lara litchfield-Kimber of the Mid-hudson Children’s Museum

• gaye Mallet of adams Fairacre Farms • lori rivenburgh of Women’s support services • rev. luader smith of house of hope • Marjorie smith • karen Zobel lnha, lCsW, of the Community at Brookmeade

featuring guest speaker, kathrine switzer, the first woman to run the Boston Marathon.

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Dutchess County Executive Marcus Molinaro poses with the Youth Leadership Class of 2016. Kudos to our volunteer mentor staff. We could not do it without you: • Michelle Adel from M & T Bank • Kelly Boccard from Health Quest • Kathy Citera from Kathy Citera Coaching • Devan Cleary from the Hodgkins Agency • Jesse Crisalli from the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce • Staci Cussick from Liberty Mutual Insurance • Zach Cussick from Cussick’s Handyman Service • Loren Hoffman from the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce • Margaret Inge from the

Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce • Ryan Judge from Millbrook Central School District • Elizabeth Kwant from the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce • Karen Lo from Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation • Jennifer Pawenski from Chazen Companies • Heather White from Jen Dunn State Farm Insurance • Teresa Williams from Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency, LLC • Cecilia McPeck, a junior volunteer and Arlington High School student • Daeveon Walker, a junior volunteer and Dutchess Community College student

THE CHAMBER FOUNdATION, INC. BOARd OF dIRECTORS OffiCErs Tina Walz, Chair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M & T Bank stacey Langenthal, Vice-Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bank of Millbrook Anthony Morando, Treasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cuddy & Feder LLP Amy Dittmar, secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. stephen E. Diamond, Of Counsel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stenger, Roberts, Davis & Diamond, LLP DirECTOrs Maureen Kangas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel & Conference Center John E. Mack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Western Connecticut Medical Group Peter Maher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mid-Hudson Subaru Carmen McGill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dutchess Community College Barbara E. Ostrander. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Weddell LLP Dr. Greer rychcik . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hyde Park Central School District Charles “Chip” simon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Taconic Advisors, Inc. skip Weisman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weisman Success Resources, Inc. David Wise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Iseman, Cunningham, Riester & Hyde, LLP AssOCiATE BOArD MEMBErs Kristen Huss. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hudson Valley Renegades ryan Judge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Millbrook Central School District Akeva Morrison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Youth One Stop Student fOunDATiOn sTAff frank Castella, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President Audra Gerty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vice President nicholas shannon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Executive Director nancy DeWitt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Associate

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