July Business Viewpoint by Orange County Chamber of Commerce

July 2011 T h e O f f i c i a l P u b l i c a t i o n o f t h e O r a n g e Co u n t y C h a m b e r o f Co m m e r c e

The Orange County Chamber of Commerce leads the way in creating and supporting an environment in which business will succeed and the quality of life is enhanced.

Payroll tax fight far from over By Ellen Daley In our July 2009 Business Viewpoint, the feature article, “MTA = Most Treacherous Assessment,” decried the state legislature’s approval of a payroll tax to bail the Metropolitan Transportation Authority out of a $1.5 billion budget shortfall.

‘More determined than ever’ Two full years later, we’re still fighting the payroll tax battle. No one in the business community has forgotten the “egregious, offensive, mind-numbing, unconstitutional” legislation that forces businesses and organizations in the MTA’s 12-county service territory to pay 34 cents for every $100 of payroll. “If anything,” says Chamber President Dr. John D’Ambrosio, “we’re more determined than ever to do something about this staggeringly unfair assessment.” Last November, Assemblyman Joel Miller took action by sponsoring legislation that would have had the tax end or “sunset” on December 31, 2010. While Miller’s bill was unsuccessful, it was one of the first attempts to introduce legislation that would do something about the infamous tax and this Chamber fully supported the effort. At Viewpoint press time, the NYS Legislature was in its final week before summer recess. Writing in the Times Herald-Record on June 15,

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Chamber President John D’Ambrosio looks over the more than 600 signed petitions that have been returned to the Orange County Chamber calling for a forensic audit of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. reporter Judy Rife noted that there was “no shortage of bills to repeal or revise the payroll tax for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, but no indication that any of them are going to pass.” Our elected leaders in the Hudson Valley --on both sides of the aisle -- have opposed the payroll tax since day one. They’ve been behind the business community as we formed coalitions of chambers of commerce

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Chamber takes action For several months, the Chamber has been part of a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the payroll tax. Several Hudson Valley municipalities are also participating in the lawsuit, as is the Orange County Association of Realtors. The Walden firm of Jacobowitz & Gubits is rep-

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Thanks to 2011 Corporate Partners Our generous Partners this year are: Platinum Partners: Crystal Run Healthcare USA Datanet, A WVT Communications Company Gold Partners: A & E Advertising and Web Design Advance Testing Company Barton, Birks Chevrolet, Cadillac Depew Energy Drake, Loeb, Heller, Kennedy, Gogerty, Gaba & Rodd, PLLC Elant, Inc. Entrepreneurial Assistance Program Focus Media, Inc. Key Bank Local 17 - Laborers-Employers Cooperation & Education Trust Marshall & Sterling Insurance Mobile Life Support Services, Inc. Orange & Rockland Utilities Port Authority of NY & NJ SB Credit Card Services Steingart Associates Taylor Biomass Energy, L.L.C. TD Bank Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Weddell Walden Savings Bank Media Partners: Clear Channel of the Hudson Valley Cumulus Radio of the Hudson Valley Fox Radio Group – WGNY-AM/WGNY-FM/WJGK-FM/ WDLC-AM/WTSX -FM Times Herald-Record Time Warner Cable WSUL 98.3/95.7 - WVOS .95.9/105.7 Watermark Communications

resenting Chamber and the other clients in this effort. A few months ago, the Chamber began a campaign to get signatures on a petition calling for a forensic audit of the MTA. To date, more than 600 signed petitions have been returned and they’re still coming in. Assemblywoman Annie Rabbitt conducted her own petition drive, as did the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce and others. Anyone who has not yet signed a petition can find it on the Chamber website (www.orangeny.com). All the petitions will be presented to our state legislators in the near future. As was noted in our July 2009 article, New York State already has one of the nation’s most oppressive tax burdens, with property taxes 78% above the national average. Business pays more than $14 billion in property taxes, making it the single largest tax on business in the state. “This situation has been a tremendous eye-opener,” said Dr. D’Ambrosio at the time. “We all know that New York State is not particularly business-friendly, but the enormity of this turn of events has hit us all over the head. But rather than knocking us out, it’s put us on high alert to not let it happen again.” Two years has only served to up the ante.

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Member Events

President’s Message

Member Renewals

Chairman’s Message

Member Spotlight 12, 13 New Members 14

Did You Know? Calendar Reservation Form

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Health Notes

Education Notes

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Se habla Espanol 30 Scott’s Corners Drive • Montgomery, NY 12549 email: info@orangeny.com • http://www.orangeny.com 457-9700 Fax 457-8799 OFFICERS Donna Johnson, Chairman DJ Consulting Services, Inc. David Cocks, Chair-Elect Walden Savings Bank Charles Milich, Vice-Chairman The RAL Supply Group, Inc. Tom Sullivan, Vice Chairman Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush, Inc., Funeral Home Michael Turturro, Secretary Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Weddell Ralph Martucci, Treasurer WVT Communications James P. Smith, Jr., Immediate Past Chairman Advance Testing Company, Inc. Dr. John A. D'Ambrosio, President Orange County Chamber of Commerce John J. McDermott, III 17K Property Group Mary Ann Butler Mary Ann Butler Enterprises James Taylor Taylor Recycling BOARD OF DIRECTORS Duane Albro USA Datanet Ronald Barton Barton & Birks Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, Cadillac Michael Bonura Anthony’s Pier 9 Stephen Burger Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. Susan Crocker Holbert’s Catering/BackYard Bistro Frank Curcio Merrill Lynch Diannae Ehler Stewart International Airport Eric Fuentes Orange & Rockland Utilities Frank Gerbes Gerbes & Gerbes/RE/MAX Benchmark Realty Group Kenya Gipson Clear Channel Communications Nick Illobre KnappQuest HR, Inc. Dr. Michelle Koury Crystal Run Healthcare Rev. Kevin Mackin Mt. St. Mary College Karen Miller Frontier Communications Lisa Montanaro LM Organizing Solutions, L.L.C. Dr. William Richards Orange County Community College Capt. Kathleen Sileno 105th Air National Guard Josh Sommers Focus Media, Inc. Janice Valentino Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties Scott Wohl Orange County Association of Realtors CHAMBER COUNSEL Glen L. Heller Drake, Loeb, Heller, Kennedy, Gogerty, Gaba & Rodd, P.L.L.C.

Chamber members will receive nomination forms for the 2011 Chamber awards in their July Viewpoint e-mailing. Awards will be presented in six different areas. Categories include: Large Business of the Year (50+ employees), Medium Business (10-49 employees), Small Business (1-9 employees), Start-up Business (in business fewer than two years), Green Business and Not-for-Profit Enterprise of the Year. The deadline for submitting awards is July 22.

The awards will be presented at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting and Awards Reception on Thursday, October 20 at a location soon to be announced. An event journal is once again planned and advertising opportunities are available. If you’d like to advertise, contact Karen Hartley Sawyer at 457-9700 or karens@orangeny.com. If you don’t receive your nomination form, please contact Roseann at 457-9700 or visit www. orangeny.com.

Congratulations to the following Chamber members who are celebrating special anniversaries this month: 25 Years Thomas W. Masterson, C.P.A., P.C.

EMERITUS Dr. Arthur C. Anthonisen Hudson Valley International Trade Association Thomas C. DeBenedictus Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Weddell F. Edward Devitt Winding Hills Golf Club Katharine Fitzgerald Thomas F. Gibney Walden Federal Savings & Loan Patricia Gilchrest Stewart P. Glenn Glenn & Breheney, P.L..L.C. Robert Heiferman Jackson, Lewis, L.L.P. Louis Heimbach Sterling Forest, L.L.C. Woody Levitan Levitan, Yegidis & Associates, L.L.P. Anthony Martine Immaculate Designs Renee McCabe-Lempka Real Estate United Carole S. McDermott Meals on Wheels of Greater Newburgh Marsh H. Merrill Charles B. Merrill Office Equipment & Supplies Ralph L. Mills Abbott & Mills William C. Myers Cruise Holidays of Orange County Dr. Kunwar Nagpal Nagpal DentaL Associates Richard P. O’Beirne Airport Properties Peter Polhamus Newburgh Molded Products Dreena Pross Emblem Health Milton Ritter Milton Ritter Insurance Robert W. Scherreik McBride Corporate Real Estate A. Alan Seidman Construction Contractors Association William F. Vacca Provident Bank Jill Varricchio Concept Promotions, Inc.

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Dr. John A. D’Ambrosio President Daniel Rea O’Brien Senior Vice President, Membership Development & Services Carol Smith Vice President of Government Initiatives & Special Projects Ellen Daley Vice President of Communications Rudy Hoke Vice President of Finance & Facilities Cheryl Cohen Director of Sales Roseann Bouzakis Director of Events Dee Reberholt Director of Member Relations Karen Sawyer Manager of Community Partnerships Wendy Melick Information Technology Specialist Christine Colon Administrative Assistant

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20 Years Newburgh Jewish Community Center, Inc. Raynor County Real Estate 15 Years Walden Savings Bank 10 Years There wasn’t an empty seat in the house for the March 3 seminar on “Why It’s Important to Be Certified As A Minority or Woman-owned Business.” A follow-up session will be held on July 21. Don’t wait to make a reservation; this one is likely to be sold out as well.

Take the next step toward certification Participants in our March 3 seminar on why it’s important to become a certified minority or woman-owned business left that session energized about becoming certified. A followup session on “Take the Next Step in Being NYS Certified: Filling out the Paperwork” will be held on Thursday, July 21 from 10:00 a.m.-noon in the Larkin Room at the Chamber Business Center in Montgomery. Scott Munson, from the Division of Minority and Women Business Develop-

ment for the New York State Empire State Development Corporation, will be the guest speaker. The session will include a hands-on segment on completing the necessary paperwork and anyone who has become discouraged with the forms that must be completed should not miss this seminar. Reservations for the July 21 seminar should be made by calling Roseann at 4579700, e-mailing roseannb@orangeny.com or visiting www.orangeny.com.

The editorial content of The Business Viewpoint is written in its entirety by the Chamber of Commerce of Orange County. The views expressed are not necessarily those of the Times Herald-Record.

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Chairman’s Message It seems evident that we will have to become masterful at the art of change if we are going to achieve desired accomplishment with the least amount of stress. The ability to adapt to changes and transitions is crucial. Change is something that happens Johnson abruptly, like the loss of one’s job or a major client. On the other hand, a transition is when you go through a substantial change as a result of moving from one thing to another, such as going from one company or position to another. Both change and transitions cause stress due to the uncertainty of being in a new or different situation. To complicate the matter, we have to learn to deal with many new uncertainties in order for us to be productive since there are many outcomes or changes are still unknown, such as the impact of healthcare. Whether your company or you are undergoing change, transitions,

and uncertainty, one thing has remained constant for over 130 years: your Chamber, the Orange County Chamber of Commerce, has always been here for you. The Chamber takes a leading role in bringing you information, speakers, and opportunities to connect and communicate with those who can make a difference to our businesses and communities. The Chamber continues to provide opportunities for ongoing professional development and networking. The Chamber building provides unlimited opportunities for businesses of all sizes to utilize hi-tech meeting facilities. Anyone who connects with the exceptional staff walks away knowing they have a supporter to help them achieve their business goals. Yes, change, transitions, and uncertainty are guaranteed to be a part of our new business climate, and your Chamber, the Orange County Chamber of Commerce, will always be here to help bridge the gap between today and many great tomorrows. Donna Johnson Chairman of the Board

Thanks to Orange Open supporters son; Orange County Tourism; Patella Advertising Products; Poland Spring; Riverside Bank; ServPro; Time Warner Cable; Walden Savings Bank; and Winding Hills Golf Course.

Thanks to many, many businesses, organizations and individuals, the annual Orange Open Golf Challenge, hosted by the Orange County Chamber and the Orange County United, was a great success. The event took place at Otterkill, Stony Ford and Winding Hills Golf Courses on Thursday, June 2. The Chamber and the United Way thank the following: Corporate Sponsors: Advance Testing Company, Inc.; AvPorts/Stewart International Airport; Clear Channel of the Hudson Valley; Crystal Run Healthcare; E&A Contracting; Empire Forklift; Empire State Bank; Focus Media; George M. Carroll Transportation; Hill & Dale Abstracters; Jackson Lewis, L.L.P.; Laborers’ Local 17; Lightower Fiber Networks; Orange County Ironworks; PAETEC Communications; Precision Pipeline Solutions; Provident Bank; Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush, Inc. Funeral Homes; Time Warner Cable; Walden Savings Bank; Ward’s Bridge Inn; Winding Hills Golf Course; and Wal-Mart. Media Sponsors were Clear Channel

of the Hudson Valley and Time Warner Cable. Other sponsors included: Advisory Services; Gil Anderson - Going Fore It; Millennium Pipeline; New Horizons Asset Management Group; Petrakis Trucking; Pine Bush Equipment Co.; Riverside Bank; ServPro; TAM Enterprises; Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Weddell; and Walden Federal. Contributors of Products, Gifts & Prizes: Gil Anderson; Clear Channel of the Hudson Valley; Crystal Run Healthcare; Dana Distributors, Inc.; Empire State Bank; Frontier Communications; Holbert’s Catering; Johnson & John-

Steering Committee: Ken Butler (MetLife), Kimberly Cardona-Smith (105th Airlift Wing), David Cocks (Walden Savings Bank), John Davies (Riverside Bank), Marc Devitt (Winding Hills Golf Course), Joe Ferri (HSBC Bank), Brian Fitzpatrick (Winding Hills Golf Course), Kenya Gipson (Clear Channel of the Hudson Valley), Steve Howell (Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Weddell), Peter Katenkamp (MetLife), Sal Patella (Patella Advertising Products), Lynn Reich (Crystal Run Healthcare), Jon Selander (Precision Pipeline Solutions), and Mike Smith (Infopro Publishing). Special thanks to committee co-chairs John Davies and Jon Selander, and to all of our “Day of Event” volunteers! We couldn’t have done it without you. John A. D’Ambrosio, Ed.D. President

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Did You Know? A new website, www.thinkstewartairport.com has been launched by the Port Authority of NY & NJ. The business-to-business site is intended to enhance business development at Stewart Airport. Certified Professional Organizer, Lisa Montanaro, of LM Organizing Solutions announces the official launch of her new book, “The Ultimate Life Organizer: An Interactive Guide to a Simpler, Less Stressful & More Organized Life,” published by Peter Pauper Press. With its expert content and beautiful design, the book makes the perfect gift for a special person in your life... or treat yourself! Order an autographed copy at www.TheUltimateLifeOrganizer.com. Also, become a member of The Ultimate Life Organizer Book Club for access to exclusive, member-only invitations to book-related special events and offers. The Thayer Leader Development Group recently hosted Donna McAleer, U.S. Military Academy ’87 graduate, keynote speaker and author of “Porcelain on Steel: Women of West Point’s Grey Line,” at The American Society for Training & Development Annual Conference in Orlando. The annual

ASTD conference is the premier event for workplace learning and performance professionals and had approximately 8,000 attendees from more than 70 countries. For more information about Donna McAleer or other inspiring keynote speakers and role models, visit TLDG at www.thayerleaderdevelopment.com or call us at 446-4731, ext. 7969. Access Physical Therapy & Wellness was named number 16 for “Best Companies to Work for in New York for 2011” by the NYS Society for Human Resource Management and Best Companies Group. For more information on employment with Access Physical Therapy & Wellness, go to www.accessptw.com or contact Terry Meyer at tmeyer@mptw.org. Benjamin Enterprises invests in process development and the training of people because they believe that superior results can be achieved through the effective leadership of people. At Benjamin Enterprises, these conventional business values are overlaid with a customer-focused approach which requires investment in the training and improvement of people. Their goal is to leave communities better than we found them. If you want the Benjamin Experience, call 1-800-677-2532. Visit: www.benjaminenterprises.com or follow us: @BenjaminEnterpr. Michele L. Babcock, a Partner in the law firm of Jacobowitz & Gubits, L.L.P. in Walden, has grad-

uated from the Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress Fellows program. The program is a dynamic initiative to identify Hudson Valley leaders and train them to view and address issues from a regional perspective. Howard Protter, Managing Partner of Jacobowitz & Gubits, is the new chair of the 1,067-member Municipal Law Section of the New York State Bar Association. Protter was village attorney for Cornwall-on-Hudson from 1982-2008 and has been the Tuxedo Town Counsel since 1996. Visit www.jacobowitz.com for more information. Bonnie Wright, a lifelong resident of Warwick, has been named the Hudson Valley Region, American Cancer Society’s Community Executive, Southern Area. Wright has more than 20 years experience in marketing, public relations and fundraising in the Hudson Valley. For more information, call 1-800227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org. AJ Ross Creative Media has been named agency of record by the occupational health company, Partners in Safety, based in Chester, as well as the sister company, Partner in Primary Care. AJ Ross Creative Media was founded by Allan Ross more than 20 years ago. Ross’ career in advertising spans more than 30 years. For information, visit www. ajross.com. Goldstein Lieberman & Company was recently ranked the largest accounting and business advisory

firm in the Hudson Valley by Westfair Publications in the newspaper’s annual resource guide. The ranking was based on the number of CPAs, number of accounting professionals, number of partners and number of financial services offered. In other GLC news, the firm recently made a donation to the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan. GLC Partner Benjamin Mills serves on the Foundation’s Professional Advisors Council. Also, GLC pledged to quadruple the funds raised by the New York State Society for Certified Public Accountants to benefit the Anderson Center for Autism. The donation was made as part of the Goldstein Lieberman Cares program. For more information, visit www.glcpas.com. Real Estate Solutions, the professional affiliation of R.J. Smith Realty and D.L. Hawkins and Associates announces the following new members in the Pine Bush and Goshen offices: Patty and Bobby Brown, Mary Ellen Harrington, Nick Constantino and Renee Kamback. The Relatives as Parents Program (RAPP) of Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County was presented with the prestigious Janet Sainer Award from the Brookdale Foundation Group at the recent Brookdale Foundation National Training Did You Know? • Continued on page 5

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Did You Know? • Continued from page 4 Conference in Denver. The award recognizes Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County as offering one of the most outstanding RAPP programs in the nation. For more information, contact Brenda Reynolds at 344-1234 or br23@cornell.edu. Judge David S. Ritter, one of Orange County’s most prestigious jurists, is joining the Goshen law firm of Blustein, Shapiro, Rich & Barone, L.L.P., where he will serve in an “of counsel” capacity. In 1983, Judge Ritter presided over the Brink’s robbery trial in Nanuet. Austin F. DuBois has joined the firm as an Associate in the Estate Planning Department. BSRB represents clients in litigation, business law and wealth preservation matters. Visit www.mid-hudsonlaw.com. What do you desperately need besides your morning coffee? How about a quick free dose of motivation and inspiration each morning? Plan on following the daily tweets from Gil Anderson, author of “Going Fore It - In Golf and Life,” each morning on Twitter. Follow him - @GoingForeIt. Michael Mazzuca, Jr. has been appointed Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer for Riverside Bank. Mazzuca has been in the banking industry since 2000 with experience in lending, business development, relationship management and branch banking operations. Grand Rental Station in Middletown is celebrat-

ing their 15th anniversary and has introduced a new website: www.grandrentalmiddletown.com. The showroom is located at 388 East Main Street. You can also call them at 341-1500. William Quackenbush, MBA, ASA, MCBA, ABAR, Managing Director of Advent Valuation Advisors in Montgomery, has been awarded the Master Certified Business Appraiser designation by the Institute of Business Appraisers. Quackenbush is one of only two business appraisers in New York holding these multiple advanced professional designations. The MCBA is the highest professional designation awarded in the valuation industry. For more information, visit www.adventvalue.com. Foam & Wash Car Wash will donate $1 per booklet of wash passes sold during their annual Sumer Sale. Proceeds will go to the Alzheimer’s Foundation. For information, visit www.foamandwash.com. The Orange County Partnership has launched a new website (www.ocpartnership.org). The goal was to build a site whose content, functionality and usability would serve as a medium through which potential customers would be linked to the products and services the Partnership offers. More than 97% of initial site selection screening is now done online. For more information, contact Meghan Taylor at 294-7215 or Meghan@ocpartnership.org. The Orange County Division of Emergency Management was recently voted Best Internship Site by SUNY New Paltz, Institute for Disaster Mental

Health and recognized for its valuable contributions to the school’s internship program. The Institute for Disaster Mental Health at SUNY New Paltz was founded in 2004 to prepare students, community members, paraprofessionals and professionals in the helping fields to care for others following a disaster. For more information, visit www.orangecountygov. com or www.newpaltz.edu/idmh . Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County teamed up with First Book and the Newburgh Kiwanis to create a “Reading Corner” for children in the City of Newburgh as part of the Newburgh Y’s recent Healthy Kids Day. In other BBBS news, local Rent-A-Center stores raised funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters with its annual Easter egg sales in April. The RAC location at the Target Plaza in Newburgh raised nearly $1,000. For more information, visit www.MentorAChild.org or call 562-5900. The Archie Stewart Rotary Scholarship Fund has been established as a component charitable fund of the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan. The purpose of the fund is to provide scholarships for students graduating from Newburgh Free Academy. For more information, visit www. cfoc-ny.org. Ralph J. Martucci has joined Judelson, Giordano & Siegel, C.P.A., P.C. as a Staff Accountant. Martucci brings more than five years of experience to the firm. JGS, located in Middletown, has more than 75 years experience providing full-service accounting,

tax and business consulting services throughout the Hudson Valley and beyond. Visit www.jgspc.com. Occupations Foundation, Inc. will honor R.J. Smith with the 2011 “Vision of Hope” Award at the annual gala and “Vision of Hope” awards dinner on Saturday, October 29 at Anthony’s Pier 9 in New Windsor. Smith is founder and President of Richard J. Smith Enterprises Corp. and part-owner and founder of Real Estate Solutions. Sponsorship opportunities are available and a commemorative journal is planned. For more information, call 6924454, ext. 101 Randy Enos, Youth Services Consultant for the Ramapo Catskill Library System, is the 2011 recipient of the Friends of Middletown Thrall Library’s Recognition Award for Outstanding Service. Enos is former President of the Friends organization. Rebecca Baldwin Mantello, an Associate with the law firm of Tarshis, Catania, Liberth, Mahon & Milligram, co-chaired the convention committee for the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York’s 2011 Convention held recently in Manchester, VT. The Leadership Orange class of 2011 has partnered with the Orange County Youth Bureau to develop the first Junior Leadership Orange program to begin this fall. Eighth grade students from every school district in Orange County have Did You Know? • Continued on page 6

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Did You Know? • Continued from page 5 been selected to participate in the inaugural class of 2012. The Junior Leadership Orange program is sponsored by local businesses, organizations and individuals. For more information, e-mail Sandy at leadershiporange@yahoo.com. In celebration of its sixth anniversary, First Class Daycare and Learning Center, Inc., located in Florida, is offering a limited time only, one week of free child care to all area residents. For more information on the programs for children six weeks through five years, call Valarie at 651-5200. Join Mark Kalish, an Ameriprise Financial advisor in Goshen in fighting domestic hunger. Non-perishable food items are being collected at the Ameriprise Financial office at 40 Matthews Street, Suite 110, in Goshen through August 31. Food will be donated to the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley. Ameriprise began a charitable partnership with Feeding America in 2009, which includes both financial and volunteerbased support for the non-profit and other hunger relief organizations. Through the company’s efforts, more than 16 million meals have been provided and more than $2.3 million raised. For information, call 291-7000 or e-mail d.kalish@ampf.com. Quick Response (QR) codes are popping up everywhere these days. When scanned with a smart phone, the user is taken to a website, a coupon offer, a video, etc. QR codes are the perfect tool to cross the bridge between print and digital media. In seconds, the user can take action immediately. Don’t stop with a QR code that goes to your “regular” website. Your website

needs to be optimized for mobile devices, or the user experience is less than satisfactory. Contact First Impressions Printing to learn more about QR codes and mobile ready sites. Visit www.firstimpressionsny. com or call 692-4490. Finkelstein & Partners Center for Continuing Legal Education has made it possible for attorneys to help others while obtaining their required continuing education credits. F&P Center for Continuing Legal Education offers approved mandatory classes for attorneys licensed in New York. In lieu of tuition, class participants are asked to make a donation to Legal Services of the Hudson Valley, which assists poor and low-income residents with representation for non-criminal legal matters. For more information, call Lorraine Caffrey at 563-9603 or visit www. lawampm.com. In other F&P news, Howard S. Finkelstein, founding partner of Finkelstein & Partners, is the newest member of Brooklyn Law School’s President’s Advisory Council. Each year, the owner and operator of Rockefeller Center donates lumber from the famous Christmas tree to build a Habitat for Humanity home in the U.S. This year, the 74-foot spruce was milled and donated to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh. The wood will be used to help frame the interior walls of a child’s bedroom at 46 East Parmeter Street, part of a unique neighborhood revitalization project that will create 24 new Energy Star rated homes. For information, visit www.HabitatNewburgh.org. Pre-paid Legal Services offers family legal plans that provide a free standard will that’s updated annually

for the lifetime of the membership with a Pre-paid Legal Family Plan. For more information, visit www. hvppl.com. The 911 Family of Products is the newest associate client of the Orange County Business Accelerator. The 911 Family of Products includes the 911 Medical ID Card and Medallion, a life-saving electronic device that carries a wide variety of critical and lifesaving medical identification information. Michael E. Muldoon has been named Mortgage Loan Officer at KeyBank Mortgage in the Hudson Valley/Metro NY District. He will work closely with the bank’s branch managers and the real estate community throughout Dutchess, Putnam, Ulster and Westchester counties. For information, call 797-0532. Newly renovated commercial retail space (1,600 SF) is available. Handicapped accessible, 25’ x 60’ with nine-foot ceiling, central air, parking for 30+ cars, all municipal services, easily accessible to major arteries, good for a variety of businesses. Price of $2,500 includes all ultilities. Call George Koudounas, Associate Broker, RE/MAX Benchmark Realty Group at 913-8247, e-mail Lapithos74@aol.com or visit www. realestategkoudounas.com. Marion Suarez-Schenck, owner of Story Book Farm Art School in Walden, recently won the Best in Show award at the Gardiner Plein-Air Painting Competition. Part of the award is an art show with reception at the Gardner Library. For more information, visit www.storybookfarmartsschool.com. w.storybookfarmartsschool.com. r

Discover Ireland with the OC Chamber For an unforgettable adventure, join the Orange County Chamber of Commerce’s journey to “Discover Ireland,” March 1825, 2012. Experience the stunning beauty of the Irish countryside, learn about ancient Celtic traditions, and shop and dine in quaint villages and bustling cities. You’ll even have the opportunity to kiss the blarney stone. The cost of $1,995 per person double occupancy includes round trip international airfare, top-notch accommodations, most meals, local transportation on a luxury motorcoach, and admission to many tours and attractions. An optional golf package at Lahinch and Killeen’s Courses is also being offered for $250 per person, per day. Any traveler interested in the golf package is encouraged to make a reservation as soon as possible. The “Discover Ireland” adventure is hosted in conjunction with CDT Travel and CIE Tours International. For more information, contact Rudy Hoke at the Chamber at 845-457-9700 or rudyh@ orangeny.com, or Deanna Sutherland at 562-3160 or Deanna@cdttravel.com.

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‘Dance with the Chamber Stars’ Save the evening of Friday, September 23 for the second annual “Dance with the Chamber Stars” -- an affordable, fun evening of music and dancing, drinks and food -that’s all going to happen at Mount Saint Mary College’s Hudson Hall in Newburgh. Whether you’re a club dancer, a novice ballroom dancer, or a dancing fool, you’re going to want to be part of the fun. Everyone is invited, but we’re going to highlight a few selected Chamber dancing stars.

These folks will show their stuff doing the tango, salsa, waltz, hustle and who knows what else? A number of affordable sponsorships are available, all of which include tickets to the event. For sponsor information, contact Karen Sawyer at 457-9700 or karens@orangeny.com. Watch The Business Viewpoint and your e-mail for more details, but save September 23 to “Dance with the Chamber Stars!” This is one Chamber event you don’t want to miss.

Orange County’s looking for you The County of Orange purchases about $233 million in goods and services every year. In a brand new program just launched by the Chamber and Orange County’s Department of Purchasing, Chamber members have a direct line to be able to bid on some of that business. A seminar will explain all the details of the program on Tuesday, August 16 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. at the spectacular new Emergency Operations Center, 6½ Station Road in Goshen. Speakers from the County Purchasing Department will explain how Chamber members can find out what products and services are needed, as well as the best ways to go about submitting

proposals to aquire the business. “This unique program is the latest in the Chamber’s efforts to encourage people to do business locally,” said President Dr. John D’Ambrosio. “We are very fortunate that the County Executive and the Department of Purchasing are 100% behind the idea. Commissioner Jim Burpoe and his staff have gone out of their way to develop a program that directly benefits the local business community, and our members will benefit enormously.” There is no charge for the August 16 seminar, but reservations should be made by calling Roseann at 457-9700, e-mailing roseannb@orangeny. com or registering online at www.orangeny.com.

In the past, Business Networking Blasts were often held at the Harness Racing Museum in Goshen. This year, the venue for the events has been moved to the Chamber Business Center in Montgomery in order to reduce the cost and increase the benefits to participants. The next BNB will be held at the Chamber on August 17. Reserve now.

BNBs = ROI+ Often called “speed dating for business,” the Chamber’s Business Networking Blasts, for years, have been bringing small businesses together in an informal setting to exchange information with one another and establish lasting business relationships. The next such session will be held on Wednesday, August 17 in the Larkin Room at the Chamber Business Center in Montgomery. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. and the program will get underway promptly at 8:00 a.m. Because of a very carefully crafted format, each participant will have the opportunity to rotate around the room,

speaking briefly with every other businessperson in attendance. A continental breakfast will be provided and admission is only $5. Reservations are required because space is limited and the success of the format depends on knowing ahead of time how many individuals will be participating. To make a reservation, visit www.orangeny.com, call Roseann at 4579700 or e-mail roseannb@orangeny.com. Business Networking Blasts are your opportunity to make dozens of sales calls in less than two hours. Where else can you get such a terrific return on investment?

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CHAMBER EVENTS/ JULY - AUGUST 2011 S U N D AY

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7:45 am Consultant’s Committee (Larkin Room)

Holiday, office closed

9 8:00 am Young Professionals Leadership Council (Montgomery Room)

8:30 am Minority and Women Business Committee (Montgomery Room)

6:00 pm Cruise on the Hudson (Pride of the Hudson, Newburgh Waterfront

7:45 am Membership Development Committee (Larkin Room)

8:00 am Government Initiatives & Education Committee (Larkin Room)

8:00 am New Member Orientation (Larkin Room)

Cruise to Canada departs

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5:30 pm Joint Mixer with Inspire (Torches, Newburgh)

3 8:00 am Small Business Committee (Montgomery Room)

8:00 am PR/Marketing Committee (Montgomery Room)

7:27 am Membership Breakfast (Anthony’s Pier 9, New Windsor)

4 8:00 am Government Initiatives & Education Committee (Larkin Room)

8:30 am Minority & Women Business Committee (Montgomery Room)

7:45 am Consultant’s Committee (Larkin Room)

9:00 am How to Sell to Orange County Seminar (Emergency Operations Center, Goshen)

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7:27 am Membership Breakfast (TBA)

13 8:00 am Young Professionals Leadership Council (Montgomery Room)

12:00 pm Small Business Webinar

23 8:00 am Ambassadors Holiday Inn Express (Chester)

10:00 am Certification Seminar (Larkin Room)

18 7:30 am Business Networking Blast (Larkin Room)

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8:00am Trade Show/EXPO Informational Seminar (Larkin Room)

8:00 am PR/Marketing Committee (Montgomery Room)

5:30 pm Young Professionals Mixer (Torches, Newburgh)

27 8:00 apm Ambassadors (TBA)

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New Empire State Development chief to speak

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July 6

Cruise on the Hudson 6:00-9:00 p.m. Hosted by Small Business Committee Sponsor: CDPHP Caterer: Loughran’s

$45

July 13

New Member Orientation 8:00-9:30 a.m. Larkin Room, Chamber Business Center Sponsor: Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union

Free

July 21

Seminar 10:00 a.m.-noon Larkin Room “Take the Next Step in being NYS Certified” Host: Minority & Women Business Committee

Free

Membership Breakfast 7:27-9.00 a.m. Anthony’s Pier 9, New Windsor Speaker: Ken Adams, President & CEO, Empire State Development Corp. Sponsor: JEFF Bank

$25 members in advance

Joint Mixer 5:30-7:30 p.m. Billy Joe’s Ribworks, Newburgh Co-host: Inspire

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July 28

$30 members at the door $50 non-members

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Congrats to Women of Achievement The Orange County Chamber of Commerce congratulates the 2011 Women of Achievement:

● Communications: Cecille Jones, Orange & Rockland Utilities ● Health & Human Services: Maureen

Torelli, Glen Arden ● Public Service: Karen Van Houten Minogue, Community Foundation of Orange & Sullivan ● Education: Frances Blueglass Hannes, SUNY Orange ● Woman of the Future: Aisling Cuffe, Cornwall High School

The Orange County Chamber of Commerce and Inspire have teamed up again to present a Business Mixer and Summer Reception. This year’s event will be held on Thursday, July 28 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Torches on the Hudson in Newburgh. The tented reception will feature Torches’ great hors d’oeuvres, networking opportunities and a glimpse of Inspire’s work in Orange County. There is no charge, but reservations should be made by calling Inspire at 294-7300, ext. 233 (preferably no later than July 22).

Are webinars the way to go?

ate) to: The Orange County Chamber of Commerce, 30 Scott’s Corners Drive, Montgomery, NY 12549 or e-mail

● Business: Trish Fisher, Greater Newburgh YMCA

Ken Adams, recently appointed President and CEO of the Empire State Development Corp., will be the guest speaker for the Chamber’s monthly membership breakfast on Tuesday, July 26 at Anthony’s Pier 9 in New Windsor. The breakfast will begin at 7:27 a.m. and will be sponsored by Jeff Bank. Prior to joining ESD, Adams had been President and CEO of The Business Council of New York State, the state’s leading business association, since 2006. He led the organization in its mission of creating “economic growth, good jobs and strong communities across New York State.” Before leading The Business Council, he was President of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce and Director of the MetroTech Business Improvement District in Downtown Brooklyn. He was also the founding Executive Director of New York Cares, New York City’s leading volunteer organization, from 1988 to 1994. Reservations are $25 for Chamber members in advance ($30 at the door) and $50 for non-members. To make a reservation, contact Roseann at 457-9700, roseannb@orangeny.com or visit www.orangeny.com.

Inspire, Chamber team up

Make reservations online at www.orangeny.com, call (457-9700), fax (457-8799) or mail (with check if appropri-

● Arts: Donna Hall, New York School of Music (winner of the Chamber’s 2010 Business Idol)

- Bobbie A. Lahey Memorial Award for Volunteer Services: Dr. Michele Winchester Vega, Newburgh/New Windsor. The annual Women of Achievement event is a project of the Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson and the YWCA Orange County.

Everyone these days has a lot more to do and less time to do it. But a savvy businessperson can’t sacrifice a good opportunity to learn more about how to make their business better just because of time constraints. Enter the webinar. Instead of driving miles and spending hours to attend a seminar or workshop, you can simply sit down at your computer and log on to the webinar of your choice. At noon on Tuesday, August 9, that choice should be the Chamber Small Business Committee’s “How to Use Webinars to Promote Your Business.” The webinar will be presented by Edison Guzman (A & E Advertising and Web Design) and, as an introduction to the Small Business Webinar Series, is offered to members free of charge. All you have to do is visit www.OrangeNY. com and register in the events section. Access to the webinar will be sent directly to you. Another webinar will be presented in the near future on “How to Use Mobile Marketing to Promote Your Business.” Stay tuned for details.

EXPO ‘don’t miss’ seminar Did you know trade shows cost 38% less than sales calls? Did you know that 91% of trade show attendees say that trade shows impact their buying decisions? Now you know! So be at the Chamber Business Center on Friday, August 19 for a “Show & Tell” seminar on being an exhibitor at the biggest business trade show in town: EXPO 2011. EXPO will be held on Wednesday, September 14 at Anthony’s Pier 9 in New Winsdor. On August 19, you’ll learn how to bring prospects to your booth, what to do when they are at your booth, and how to follow up after the show. If you are going to be at EXPO 2011 or just want to learn about trade shows in general, this is a “don’t miss” opportunity. Look for your EXPO information packet in the mail soon. Contact Roseann at 457-9700 or roseannb@orangeny.com to make a reservation for the August 19 seminar or for more information about EXPO 2011. You can also visit www.orangeny.com.

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Member Events Pre-paid Legal Services offers free informational business briefings at the Microtel Inn in Middletown on Mondays at 7:15 p.m. Come learn how to protect your family and your identity. The Wallkill River School and Art Gallery, 232 Ward Street, Montgomery, will welcome Gil Anderson, local author of “Going Fore It - In Golf and Life” on Sunday, July 10 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. The book will improve your golf game, but the lessons that Gil shares go far beyond the golf course. All book signings are free and open to the public. For information, call 457-ARTS. Greater Newburgh YMCA’s 21st annual golf outing will be held on Monday, July 18 at Trump National Golf Club in Hopewell Junction. Author James Patterson will be a guest golfer and speaker for the event. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Day of golf is $225 or $60 for dinner only with Patterson. For information, contact Marlene Stang at 562-1088 or mstang@newburghymca.org.

Linda D’Avanzo of Altimater will present the next in the series of “The Care and Feeding of the Entrepreneur: Balancing Life in Changing Times” on Thursday, July 28 from 12:001:00 p.m. at the Orange County Chamber of Commerce Business Center in Montgomery. Networking will take place from 1:00-1:30 p.m. Visit www.Altimater.com or call 705-8076 for more information. Registration is $20 in advance or $25 at the door. The annual Herb Day program will be held on Tuesday, August 2 from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at Hill-Hold Museum, Route 416 between Montgomery and Goshen. Tickets are $45 per person and include a lecture by Gwen Sutherland Kaiser, a former master mixologist for CocktailTimes.com, and a luncheon catered by Holbert’s. For information, contact Susan Tucker at 615-3833 or stucker@orangecountygov.com or visit www.hillholdandbrickhouse.org. The Fifth Annual Hospice of Orange & Sullivan County Golf Classic, under the leadership of Glen L. Heller (Drake, Loeb, Heller, Kennedy, Gogerty, Gaba & Rodd), will be held on Monday, August 8 at Osiris Country Club in Walden. Major sponsors include First Federal Savings of Middletown, Smith, Sea-

man & Quackenbush, Inc. Funeral Homes, Walden Savings Bank and William F. Hogan Funeral Home. Cost is $200 per golfer or $700 for a foursome. For more information including sponsorship opportunities, call Gloria Alisandrella at 561-5362, ext. 366 or visit www.hospiceoforange.com and click on Events. The Fifth Annual Forestburgh 5K Run/Walk to benefit Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties, Inc. will take place on Saturday, August 20 starting at 8:30 a.m. at Lake Joseph in the Town of Forestburgh, Route 42 and Lake Joseph Road. Pre-registration is $18 and same day registration is $20. Children under 10 are free. T-shirts, BBQ tickets and gift bags will go to the first 150 paid registrations. For information, visit www.hospiceoforange.com and click on Event. Linda D’Avanzo of Altimater will present the third in the series of “The Care and Feeding of the Entrepreneur: Don’t Look Down! Healthy Perspectives/Prosperous Outlook” on Thursday, August 25 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. at the Orange County Chamber of Commerce Business Center in Montgomery. Networking will take place from 1:00-1:30 p.m. Visit www.Altimater.com or call 705-8076 for more information. Registration is $20 in advance or $25 at the door r

The New York League of Conservation Voters honored Thalle Industries for its commitment to environmentally sound business practices at NYLCV’s spring cocktail party recently held in White Plains. Pictured (from left) are NYLCV President Marcia Bystryn, NYLCV Westchester Board Chair Nanette Bourne and Glenn Pacchiana, Principal of Thalle Industries.

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Member renewals 17K Property Group, L.L.C. 3 Kids Corp. Wholesale Food Outlet A.W. Scrap Processors, Inc. Access Physical Therapy & Wellness Adco Electric Affordable Service Heating & Plumbing, L.L.C. Aidan Enterprises, Inc. Alex Vivien, Allstate Agency Allan L. Millstein, C.P.A., P.C. Allstate Insurance American Cancer Society American Septic Service A Truly Green Septic Service Anthony’s Pier 9 Arace & Company Consulting Arnold Tranes, C.P.A. Astar Heating & Air Conditioning Corp. AT & T ATM Ready, L.L.C. Bank of America Bedrock Enterprises, L.L.C. Bella Luna Restaurant Bethlehem Art Gallery Buy A Case, L.L.C. Canus Major Services, Inc. Carmela’s Pizzeria & Restaurant Castaways Chester Market & Deli Colandrea Auto Group Colandrea Buick GMC Sunshine Ford Lincoln Mercury Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan Concept Promotions/D & D Mailing Services

Cooley Group, Inc. Cooper, Niemann & Co., CPA’s, L.L.P. Country Corner Gift Shop Craig’s Auto & Truck Services, Inc. Croll Productive Synergy Cuddy & Feder, L.L.P. Curabba Insurance Agency, Inc. Custom Drapery Workroom DJ Consulting Services, Inc. DP Sales Pro Dynamic Event Group E & A Contracting Eldred Preserve Esper Jewelers Ettinger Law Firm Exceldent of Orange/Sullivan, L.L.P. Fassnacht & Ramos, L.L.P. First Baptist Church First Class Daycare Center, Inc. Flowers By David Anthony Four Seasons Sunrooms/ Better by Design of Orange County Fran’s Hallmark Shop Freeman’s Power Equipment Gateway Energy Services Corp. Going Fore It Goldinson Corp. Goldstein, Lieberman & Company, L.L.C. Goliath Properties, L.L.C. Greater Newburgh YMCA Heather’s Childs Place, Ltd. Henry C. Alders Wholesale Florist, Inc. Herbert Albert, L.L.C. Heritagenergy

Hudson Baylor Corporation Hudson Valley Antiques Hudson Valley Kitchen Refacing Hudson Valley Planning & Preservation Invisible Fence of Orange County John B. Ingenio, C.P.A. K.R.G. Electric, Inc. Ketcham Fencing, Inc. Key Interiors Acoustical, L.L.C. KIDS’ DOC La Rose Catering Lan Associates, Engineering, Planning Architecture, L.L.P. Lanc & Tully Engineering and Surveying, P.C. Leo’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria Levitan, Yegidis, & Associates, L.L.P., C.P.A.s Lewis Sign Company, L.L.C. Liberty Pest Control & Environmental Management Lothar’s Body Shop, Inc. Lou Smith Weichert Realtors Loughran’s Restaurant/Lounge Louis P. Amendolagine, D.D.S. M & M Auto Group, Inc. Magnum Plastics, Inc. Mango International, Inc. Manpower, Inc. Mark O’Keefe Contracting Marlene DiDomizio’s Housecleaning Mary Kay Mass Mutual Financial Group Hudson Valley Maternal Infant Services Network, Inc. McAleer & Associates Med World Pharmacy MHR International, L.L.C.

Mid Valley Redux, L.L.C. Middletown Septic Tank Cleaning & Portable Toilets Mohawk Global Logistics Momentum Advertising & Design Montgomery Group, L.L.C. Multimedia Service Center MVP Health Care, Inc. National Multiple Sclerosis Society NYCSNY Chapter Nationwide Expo Services, Inc. Northern Metropolitan Hospital Association On My Way Early Learning and Childcare Center Orange County Arts Council Orange County Golf Carts, Inc. Orange County Ironworks, L.L.C. PAETEC Communications Par 5 Landscaping Par Two, L.L.C. DBA Mulligan’s Grill Park Manor Acquisition, II, L.L.C. Parr Valley Condominium Association, Inc. Patella Advertising Products Patricia S. Lane, L C.S.W. R Patrick DeVito, DBA C.P. Service People’s Regular Baptist Church Pepsi Cola of The Hudson Valley Pittman & Brown, Inc. Precision Roofing, Inc. Quality Decks Quilters Attic Sewing Center R & R Dagele Produce, Inc. RAL Supply Group RE/MAX Homes and Estates Regent Group Riemann PR Services

Roseann Farrow Seminars Royal Pools & Spas, Inc. Royal T Title Agency, Inc. Safeway Storage of Walden, Inc. Shaw Engineering SimplexGrinnell Smith, Seaman, & Quackenbush, Inc. Funeral Homes Spencers Financial Services Staples Central Valley SUNY New Paltz Regional Education (CRREO) Superior Remodeling Co., Inc. Superior Surfacing Systems, Ltd. Susanne Leissle Home Care Tectonic Engineering & Surveying Consultants P.C. TH Remodeling & Renovations, Inc. The Bells’, An Ethan Allen Gallery The Pet Barber, Mobile Grooming Spa The Promenade at Tuxedo Place The Union House Inn Times Herald Record Tish Enterprises Town & Country Diner Town of Newburgh Tracking Systems, Inc. TransCare Tuthill Agency, Ltd. Verla International W & J Ebner Plumbing & Heating Walden Federal Wallkill Central School District West Shore Resource Westchester Medical Center Wireless Zone of New Windsor Woodard’s Concrete Products, Inc. Youngsville Custom Kitchens r

The Port Authority of NY & NJ joined Marriott Hotels and the Chamber to celebrate completion of a $2.2 million makeover of the Courtyard by Marriott at Stewart Airport. Cutting the ribbon are SWF General Manager Diannae Ehler (right) and Courtyard General Manager Kimberly Soria. Third from right is Chamber President Dr. John A. D’Ambrosio. The Courtyard by Marriott is at the entrance to the Stewart Industrial Park, on the north side of the airport.

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(895-1115). Hours are Monday-Friday from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Saturday, from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.; appointments within 24 hours guaranteed. Visit www.AccessPTW.com.

GREATER HUDSON VALLY FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, INC. Newburgh The Greater Hudson Valley Family Health Center announces a new retail endeavor; “Encore, Inc. – Consign for a Cause.” The store, to be located in the Cornwall Plaza on Quaker Avenue in Cornwall, is projected to open in early July. The store will provide sustainable charitable income for the health center, will put cash in consigners pockets and is good for the environment. Inventory will include new and gently used fine label clothing from junior sizes for boys and girls and women’s clothing and accessories. Home goods will also be accepted. For more information, contact Joan DiTullo at 220-3156. . ADVANCE FIRE AND SAFETY CONSULTANTS Cornwall-on-Hudson Advance Fire and Safety provides comprehensive multidisciplinary consultancy and training services with an objective approach to deliver clients practical options to protect life and property while reducing risk, liability and unnecessary costs. A few services we offer include code consulting (new and existing building, fire, life safety), fire protection (inspection, testing and maintenance), litigation support (expert consulting and witness testimony), safety (inspections, policy and procedure development, OSHA training), risk management and our most popular hands-on live fire extinguisher training program. Visit www.ADVANCEFireSafety.com or call 629-6873 for your free introductory consultation. Prepare│Comply│ADVANCE

BENJAMIN ENTERPRISES Middletown Are you looking for ideas on how to significantly reduce your current labor budget, while improving quality of service? The Benjamin Enterprises Solutions Team can help you. Our staffing augmentation expertise covers five solution areas: Facilities & Maintenance, Security & Patrol, Warehouse Distribution, Utility & Construction, and Safety & Compliance. Let Benjamin Enterprises provide labor for every phase of your project Yes, I want the Benjamin Experience! Call 1-800-6772532. Let us be your hands that work with minds that think. Visit: www.benjaminenterprises.com Follow us on Twitter @BenjaminEnterpr.

PLANS AND PROFITS Middletown Finally! A Business Plan Writing Class in a box to watch when and where you want. Four DVDs of easy-to-follow dialog plus bonus disc of templates. Over 6 ½ hours of proven instruction walks the participant through writing the narrative (story) and developing the appendix. A business plan is a story in words and numbers about your business. Cash flow is king! Plan ahead. Do not run out of money in the checkbook. $25 off for all Chamber members and referrals. E-mail Charlene@PlansAndProfits.com or call 343-1515.

SLOBODA BROTHERS, INC. - TRULY GREEN SEPTIC SERVICES, INC. Wallkill Truly Green Septic Services is a new venture of Sloboda Brothers. We developed a process in conjunction with Bio-Solutions and the University of Wisconsin. They developed the natural product we use to create an aerobic process for breaking down sludge. This process will eventually replace the need for heavily polluting sewer plants. This process also takes into account the homeowner’s demands combined with the septic design. Most systems are designed for minimal usage requirements causing so many to fail the environment daily. Visit www.trulygreensepticservices.com or call 562-2219. Chamber members receive a five percent discount on pumpings along with free inspections.

ACCESS PHYSICAL THERAPY & WELLNESS Goshen Access Physical Therapy & Wellness, started as a sole clinic in Montgomery, is now conveniently located in four different areas of Orange County, as well as in Ulster County, for all of your physical and occupational therapy needs. The excellent and highly trained staff will leave you with peace of mind that you have received the best care possible. Clinics are located in Goshen (615-2222), Monroe (7823200), Montgomery (457-5555), Port Jervis (858-9999) and Wallkill

CAFÉ INTERNATIONALE AT RAMADA INN Newburgh The Café Internationale is a full-service hotel and conference center with restaurant and night club, located at the intersection of I-84 and I-87. Twenty years experience, combined with a reputation for excellence, places us at the top of the Hudson Valley’s “most desired list” of places to be for corporate meetings, conferences, weddings and parties for all occasions. We have hosted events for the military, senators, governors, Fortune 500 companies, Hollywood celebrities and Orange County Chamber of Commerce functions. Going the extra mile ensures that every client’s event will be a success. The best compliment from a client: “We will be back.” Call 567-9429 or visit www.cafeinternationale.com.

WINDING HILLS GOLF COURSE Montgomery Gil Anderson, golf pro at Winding Hills Golf Course, is offering a variety of monthly golf clinics. Improve specific skills while growing your confidence and establishing relationships with other golfers within a

non-threatening group setting. If you’re a novice or beginner, there are also clinics to help you discover your inner passion for the game. No clubs or experience necessary. Everything is provided Contact Gil at gil@goingforeit.com or call 457-1196 for details and affordable prices. For information about Gil’s complete services, visit www.goingforeit.com. GOT TO HAVE THAT COFFEE Newburgh Change your coffee, change your life! Our company uses the finest Arabica, Brazilian coffee beans. You will be pleasantly surprised with the texture, taste and aroma of our instant gourmet blend. Our coffee helps combat the negative side effects of regular coffee. It balances ph level; promotes natural detoxification; supports immune system; oxygenates the body; provides energy; relaxes and rejuvenates; no jitters or coffee crashes; helps regulate weight loss. Free samples of our coffeelicious coffee are available. Contact Kim at 542-1061 or bunchkim18@ yahoo.com. DYNAMIC EVENT GROUP Suffern Dynamic Event Group is a full-service event management and production company whose services include concert production, live sound, lighting equipment rentals and installations. Whether it’s a large concert, small fundraiser, intimate café or corporate event, wedding or bar mitzvah, we can provide sound and lighting design. We install and maintain sound systems for commercial establishments, homes, schools, houses of worship, stores and performance venues. We can also provide consulting to improve the sound or lighting of your venue. From the initial stages of event planning to final site cleanup, Dynamic Event Group provides you with an unsurpassed level of service and professionalism at a competitive price. Call 576-0002. INVISIBLE FENCE OF ORANGE COUNTY Warwick We are the local full-service Invisible Fence dealership for Orange and surrounding counties. We are animal lovers who are focused on protecting your pet. Whatever the breed, size or temperament of your pet, we can help protect him from danger while giving him the freedom to play in your yard! Our pet safety professionals handle everything from installing your system to training your pet to providing ongoing support. Our free in-home consultations will help you customize a system for you and your pet. Contact us today at 987-7772, orangecounty@ invisiblefence.com or visit http://orangecounty.invisiblefence.com. LANDWORX OF NEW YORK Warwick From start to finish, Landworx provides complete project management, designed with each client’s unique needs in mind. We can handle every aspect of your landscape project from creating innovative landscape and hardscape designs to completing the entire installation. The result is that Landworx has become one of the most respected landscaping companies in the Hudson Valley area. With over 25 years of combined experience, partners Peter Nilsetuen, formerly of Hudson Valley Landscapers, and Dave Peterson, formerly of Quality Cut Landscaping, joined forces and opened Landworx of New York. Pete and Dave have the experience, knowledge and educated staff to help with all your property needs. Call 651-5376. QUILTER’S ATTIC SEWING CENTER Pine Bush Kathy and Wayne Joray invite you to visit their full-service 3,000 SF Sewing and Quilting Center, showcasing 3,000 beautiful fabrics. Singer/Pfaff/BabyLock Sewing, Embroidery, Quilting Machines and Sergers are sold; all brands repaired. Beginners to advanced sewing/ quilting classes are offered, as is a children’s summer sewing camp, in two spacious classrooms. “Personal shoppers” help with fabric selections or finding the perfect machine for your creative needs (free lessons included). Call 744-5888, visit www.quiltersattic.com or Quilters Attic Sewing Center on FaceBook to see all the fun things happening at the shop. Hope you can join us! Member Spotlight • Continued on page 13

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Member Spotlight • Continued from page 12 CHILD CARE COUNCIL OF ORANGE COUNTY Goshen The Child Care Council of Orange County is a resource and referral agency serving Orange County. We provide parents seeking child care with free referrals to registered/licensed programs and information vital to choosing quality, accessible and affordable child care. We offer child care programs technical assistance, training and other resources in developing, sustaining and enhancing quality in a child care business. Assistance is provided to persons interested in opening a child care business. Early care and learning and business operation resources are available. Call 294-4012, ext. 225 or visit www.childcarecounciloc.org. EMPIRE FORKLIFT, INC. Bloomingburg We are the largest material handling dealer serving the Hudson Valley and Capitol District regions of New York. We represent the major brands of Komatsu and TCM forklifts. We can handle all your material handling needs, whether it’s sales, service, parts or rentals. We have a large inventory of parts for all makes and models of lift trucks. Our personal service is second to none, with a same day service guarantee. Our rental fleet is available for short and long term rental. We also handle allied products such as pallet jacks and pallet racking. Give us a call (733-4555) no matter your needs, big or small! 911 MEDICAL ID FAMILY CARD Middletown The 911 Medical ID Family Card is the easy, cost-effective way for a patient to be part of and safe in the evolving new Electronic Medical Record world. In the event of an emergency, healthcare providers will have instant access to all your vital medical information. Your medical conditions, medications, discontinued medications, EKG, allergies, living will, medical tests, DNR (do not resuscitate), even an x-ray and so much more are all right on this card! The only way to assure that your healthcare providers have the best chance to help you from becoming a medical error statistic is to carry this card/medallion at all times. Call 343-0091 for more information. NUTRITIONAL BASICS Central Valley I began studying whole food nutrition in 2005. Four and a half years ago, I was in a state of physical decline and didn’t realize it until I began to have irregular heart beats. Instead of taking medication, I put myself on a program designed by the expert in Nutrition Response Testing™. My body healed with whole food supplementation and eating natural whole foods. I’ve done nutrition workshops with internationally recognized nutrition experts and began practicing the Nutrition Response Technique® in 2006. I’ve helped many clients regain their health naturally. I completed advance training in 2007 and have been practicing in Central Valley since. Call 926-3408 for information.

GLORIA SMITH PUBLIC RELATIONS Middletown Businesses who believe they’re this region’s “best kept secret” won’t have to stay mum if they give Gloria Smith a call. Gloria is a copywriter/public relations professional who loves working with just a handful of clients. She’s behind many of the region’s most visible public relations campaigns. She also subcontracts with design firms, as well as ad agencies looking for copywriting with a pulse. Gloria became a wordsmith on Madison Avenue, writing a slew of television, radio and print ads for varied accounts. She’s also created prize-winning media campaigns for big and small clients, and not-for-profits too. Contact her at 692-0234 or wordsmith@citlink.net. AMERICAN MOBILE GLASS Middletown American Mobile Glass has offered a “You name the spot” auto glass business since 1982. We are proud to say that we are family-owned and operated and strive to make sure that every one of our customers is 100% satisfied. We use the bet OEM quality products on the market and back them with our lifetime warranty. We’ve recently expanded into a two-bay shop located off Sprague Avenue. Stop in or call (381-1581) today and let us show you why so many people have chosen AMG over the years. SENIOR PETS HELPING SENIOR PEOPLE, INC. Monroe Providing mutual companionship for senior pets and senior citizens. Bonnie Korn has created a not-for-profit to help with her vision of creating the right partnership between senior pets and senior citizens. By carefully evaluating the needs of both senior pets and senior citizens, we hope to bring together the strong bond of companionship. Studies have shown that elderly people with pets maintain better health and increase longevity. Bonnie acts as a liaison, and the follow-through throughout the life of the match. For more information and an application, visit www.seniorpetshelpingseniorpeople.com or call 496-9097. FIRST IMPRESSIONS PRINTING Middletown First Impressions Printing is pleased to announce the launch of our newest service, QR Code Printing and Mobile Website Optimization! QR (quick response) codes, when scanned with a smart phone, oftentimes direct the user to a website that is not optimized for a mobile device. The website is the company’s “regular” website which is difficult to read and navigate on a mobile device. First Impressions can now build mobile optimized websites that can be read on over 5,000 mobile devices. When QR Codes and Mobile Websites are used together, the end result is a powerful and fulfilling experience for the customer. Call 692-4490 or visit www.firstimpressionsny.com. HIGHLAND MILLS DENTAL CARE, L.L.C. Highland Mills Highland Mills Dental Care, located at 583 Route 32 in Highland

Mills, specializes in family dentistry including dental implants, dental restorations and cosmetic procedures. Starting with healthy teeth and gums, we can perfect your smile through the latest state-of-theart treatments. Our team of friendly, caring professionals is specially trained in the most advanced techniques. Visit www.highlandmillscosmeticdentist.com. We offer a unique “Supplemental Benefits Program” for local businesses, for savings up to $1,000. Call for details. DOLSON AVENUE MEDICAL Middletown Pain can change the way we live. It can prevent us from achieving our goals and keep us from doing the things we enjoy in life. For 25 years, Dolson Avenue Medical has helped thousands of people get out of pain and back on their feet without undergoing surgery and without relying on medication. We get to the source of the pain so relief is long-lasting. Immediate appointments are accepted and evening appointments are available. If you’re in pain, don’t suffer! Call us now at 342-0000 and schedule your appointment. SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL SALON Washingtonville Robbin Bruno and Maureen Romero have created Simply Beautiful Salon, located in Washingtonville, one mile outside of town on Route 208. We are licensed hairstylists, nail technician and esthetician. We bring you state-of-the-art equipment, practice proper hygiene, offer an organic environment and are committed to continuous education. We take pride in creating a warm, relaxed atmosphere and all services are performed in private rooms. Since caring for your beautiful look can become costly, we encourage clients to take full advantage of our multiservice discount. So bring a friend and have a memorable moment with two girlfriends who are dedicated to making women feel simply beautiful. Call 497-2339. ORGANIC COFFEE KLOTCH Newburgh The Organic Coffee Klotch asks “Are you an allergy sufferer?” Imagine being able to alleviate your symptoms while enjoying a delicious cup of coffee. Our fine gourmet coffee products are not only made up of the finest Arabica Bean Brazilian coffee, but are also infused with Ganoderma Lucidum, which is a Red Reishi herb that has four compounds to inhibit histamine release, limit antibody production and control inflammation. The combination may reduce your body’s overreaction to common substances. Check out the research at pubmed. gov and then contact Dr. Lois Tannenbaum at DrLPT03@aol.com or call 527-7913 for seminars, gift giving ideas or free samples.

Correction: In last month’s Member Spotlight, the website address for Grand Rental Station was incorrect. The correct address is www.grandrentalmiddletown.com.

The Orange County Chamber of Commerce July 2011

Education notes The Ramapo Catskill Library System is encouraging all children and teens to participate in the New York State Library’s statewide summer reading programs. This year’s theme, “One World, Many Stories,” encourages children to visit their libraries and explore countries and cultures around the globe. As a supplement to local library programs, www.summerreadingnys.org provides additional activities, age-appropriate booklists and tips for parents to encourage summer reading. James Taylor, President of Taylor Biomass Energy and Taylor Recycling Center and a member of the Chamber Board of Directors, received an honorary degree from Mount Saint Mary College at the college’s 48th annual commencement in May.

Health notes Dr. Timothy Domer, certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and Hospice and Palliative Medicine, writes a column on end-of-life issues that appears every second Wednesday in the health section of the Times Herald-Record. Dr. Domer is associated with Hudson Valley Hospital Physicians and Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties. Theresa Johnson has been named Vice President of Sales Innovation at CDPHP. She will oversee product development, market intelligence and analytics, employer engagement and sales administration. Middletown Medical recently received re-accreditation by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Laboratories. The laboratory is one of a select group to be recognized nationwide for its commitment to highquality patient care and its provision of quality diagnostic testing. To schedule an appointmenet with a cardiologist, call 342-4774. Joanne DiCesare, Certified Health Coach, supports the recommendation of eating 7-13 servings

New Members A+ Customized Flooring Chris Sacco 82B West Peenpack Trail Sparrowbush, NY 12780 (845) 981-9415 Floors - Supplies and Services Advanced Medical Imaging Dr. M. Kinkhabwala 3 Corwin Court Newburgh, NY 12550 (845) 561-1551 Health Care and Related Services - Radiology/ Treatment/Ultrasound Advanced Recovery, Inc. Mark Rea 41 Mechanic Street Port Jervis, NY 12771 (845) 858-8809 Recycling/Reuse/ Renewable Energy Adz Zoo Kingsley Allison P.O. Box 226 Johnson, NY 10933 (845) 662-6627 Advertising/Graphics/ Marketing American Mobile Glass Steve McKernan 126 Sprague Avenue Middletown, NY 10940 (845) 381-1581 Glass

Ancelin Antonio Varano 148 North Main Street Florida, NY 10921 (845) 651-5260 Consultants - Business Avocado Restaurant Chris Galicia 2576 Route 9W Cornwall, NY 12518 (845) 534-3350 Restaurants Blazing Bagels, Inc. Gerald Privitera 111 Hawkins Drive Montgomery, NY 12549 (845) 457-5221 Delicatessens Bourne & Kenney Patty Field 150 Smith Street, Suite 1-08 Newburgh, NY 12550 (845) 863-0319 Real Estate - Sales/ Rentals Cablevision Advertising Sales Jeanne Garrison 19 South Street Warwick, NY 10990 (845) 986-6060 Advertising/Graphics/ Marketing

Chef World, Inc. Vincent Dima 501 Route 208 Monroe, NY 10950 (845) 782-3710 Cooking Supplies Cherry Hill Tree Expert Company Mark Martini 10 Victory Street Middletown, NY 10940 (845) 741-3631 Forestry/Tree Service Core Web Solutions, L.L.C. Keenan Fitzgerald 680 Route 211 East, Suite 3B-309 Middletown, NY 10940 (845) 343-6230 Internet Services/Web Design Create A Marker, Inc. Dina Cavazza 254 West 35th Street, 10th Floor New York, NY 10001 (212) 730-5615 Clothing Design CYG Accounting Services Carolyn Greene 8 Hampton Meadows Drive New Hampton, NY 10958 (845) 606-2013 Accountants Eisloeffel’s Floor Installation Tim Eisloeffel

of fruits and vegetables daily for optimal health and disease prevention. Juice Plus+ is an all-natural, whole food based nutritional product made by juicing a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, then concentrating the juices into a proprietary, low-temperature process. For more information about Juice Plus+ or for a complimentary health evaluation, contact Joanne DiCesare at 569-9355 or visit www.jdcjuiceplus.com and www.holistichealthcoach.com.

The theme of St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital’s Tenth Annual President’s Breakfast was the everchanging healthcare environment and how the hospital has adapted to meet the community’s needs. SLCH recently cut the ribbon on Hollie’s Garden, a lasting tribute to the memory of Anne Hollis “Hollie” Atzrott and her 17-year battle with cancer. SLCH’s May Star of the Month was Marty Atkins, Lead Mechanic in Engineering, an employee of the hospital since 2004.

Access Physical Therapy & Wellness proudly took strides to fight arthritis by forming a team and participating in the Arthritis Foundation’s annual Arthritis Walk last month. Access Physical Therapy & Wellness team members raised an amazing $1,765 dollars for the cause and walked in hopes of raising awareness for the disease which affects many individuals. For more information on arthritis or Access Physical Therapy & Wellness go to www. accessptw.org or contact one of our conveniently located clinics: Goshen 615-2222, Monroe 7823200, Montgomery 457-555, Port Jervis 858-9999 and Wallkill 895-1115 – M-F 7am – 8pm, S 8am12pm, appointments within 24hrs, guaranteed.

The 911 Medical ID Family of Products is available as an HR employee benefit just as insurance is. Ask your company’s executives to call 343-0091 and set up a demonstration of this powerful lifesaving device. Visit www.911medicalidorangecountyny.com for more information.

68 Youngblood Road Montgomery, NY 12549 (845) 800-9975 Floors - Supplies and Services

501 Route 208 Monroe, NY 10950 (845) 782-4544 Health Care and Related Services

George Thompson Agency, Inc. Senta Curran 2708 State Route 52 Pine Bush, NY 12566 (845) 744-3074 Insurance and Related Services

Interlink Technologies, Inc. Kacey Fern 14 Lakeview Drive Newburgh, NY 12550 (917) 533-1284

Gina’s Foods Concessions Peter Delgado 179 Pandolfi Avenue Secaucus, NY 07094 (201) 376-7734 Food Products and Services Hand in Hand Care Patricia Bryan 25 Myrtle Avenue Middletown, NY 10940 (845) 342-4787 Health Care and Related Services - Home Care Hudson Valley Health Group Nancy Mock 3141 Route 9W, Suite 100 New Windsor, NY 12553 (845) 565-9800 Health Care and Related Services - Family Health Care Intelalife Vincent Dima

Landarch Studios, P.L.L.C. Chad Wade 363 North Montgomery Street Newburgh, NY 12550 (845) 216-0623 Landscape Services/ Supplies/Repair Life Cleaners Ross Bodin Shop Rite Plaza Vails Gate, NY 12553 (800) 220-1169 Dry Cleaners/Laundry & Related Services Mark J. Zumbo- New York Life Insurance Company Mark J. Zumbo 460 Temple Hill Road New Windsor, NY 12553 (551) 497-2498 Insurance and Related Services Marketing Blacksmith Jennifer McKay 40 Mulberry Street Middletown, NY 10940

Community Blood Services invites type OCMV negative donors to join its new Special Delivery Donor Club to help save the lives of babies awaiting blood donations. Call 1-866-228-1500 or visit www.communitybloodservices.com for information or to schedule a donation.

(845) 346-3131 Advertising/Graphics/ Marketing Masterwork Home Joseph Matta 97 Route 416 Campbell Hall, NY 10916 (845) 294-9792 Developers Morgan Construction Enterprises, Inc. Richard Lanzarone 15 Matthews Street Goshen, NY 10924 (845) 294-6989 Construction and Related Services News 12 Hudson Valley Gina Curran 6 Executive Plaza Yonkers, NY 10701 (914) 378-4859 Media - Television Office in a Package Eve Hinderer 260 Gidney Avenue Newburgh, NY 12550 (845) 565-1748 Consultants - Business Planned Parenthood MidHudson Valley Tricia O’Malley P.O. Box 1030 Beacon, NY 12508 (845) 838-1200 Health Care and Related Services

Robert Dollbaum Co. Robert Dollbaum 785 Eagle Valley Road Tuxedo, NY 10987 (845) 351-4151 Construction and Related Services Senior Pets Helping Senior People, Inc. Bonnie Korn 205 Prospect Road Monroe, NY 10950 (845) 496-9097 Animal Services/Supplies Smarter Home Inspections, L.L.C John Shorten 146 Shawanga Looge Road Bloomingburg, NY 12721 (845) 733-7627 Home/Building Inspection Take Home The Bread, DBA Panera Bread Tony Diaz Orange Plaza, 444 Route 211 East Middletown, NY 10940 (845) 344-5900 Restaurants Warwick Valley Dental Hope Zivitski 35 Galloway Road Warwick, NY 10990 (845) 986-4601 Health Care and Related Services - Dental r

July 2011 The Business Viewpoint

The Orange County Chamber of Commerce July 2011