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OC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOSTS COUNT Y EXECUTIVE STEVE NEUHAUS’ “STATE OF THE COUNT Y” ADDRE SS
BY: BARBARA MARTINEZ, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
The Orange County Chamber of Commerce was honored to host County Executive Steve Neuhaus at our December Chamber Breakfast at the beautiful West Hills Country Club in the Town of Wallkill. The County Executive issued his “State of the County” address to a packed room, providing our members firsthand information about the wonderful things happening in the county as well as the goals and expectations for 2018.
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Important Reminder From the NYS Dept. of Labor
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How to Refresh Your Brand In Just One Day
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OC Chamber Names Director of Membership
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10 Steps to Create A Healthy Habit
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Three Forces that Drive Family Business Success
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Ice Dams: What You Need to Know
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On The Radio
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GROW /EXPAND Making it in OC New Chamber Members Awards & Recognition Notable People
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Marcel Martino, Chair-Elect
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Dr. Kristine Young
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Sharon B. Warantz, Secretary President, Jellybean Promotions
Michael Gilfeather, Treasurer President, Orange Bank & Trust Company
Ralph Martucci, Immediate Past Chairman
President, SUNY Orange
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Jean Sexton, At Large Member Branch Manager, Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union
MEMBERS Dr. Arthur C. Anthonisen
Vice President, Client Services Momentum Advertising and Design
Katharine Fitzgerald Thomas F. Gibney Stewart P. Glenn
BOAR D OF D IREC TORS Peter Berman
Louis Heimbach
The Minimum Wage Information Request Form allows businesses to request a live presentation or a webinar about the scheduled wage increases for each industry.
Donna Johnson-Klonsky Woody Levitan
Erik Collier
Anthony Martine
Managing Member, Collier Construction, LLC
Carole S. McDermott
Tonia Crown
Marsh H. Merrill
Partner, RBT CPAs, LLP
Charlie Milich
Bob DeFelice
Ralph L. Mills
General Manager, Fox Radio
Dr. Kunwar Nagpal
Regional Account Executive, Spectrum
Peter Polhamus Dreena Pross
General Manager, Stewart International Airport
Robert W. Scherreik
Stephanie Johnson
James P. Smith, Jr.
Mark Kalish
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Minimum Wage FAQs answer several of the most common questions about the law.
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Lynn Allen Cione, President
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Orange County Chamber of Commerce
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The minimum wage increases were calculated based on where an individual works, their industry, and, in some cases, the size of the business. To ensure all businesses understand the minimum wage changes, the Department of Labor has several useful tools available on our website: www.labor.ny.gov/minimumwage.
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Renee Bulla, At Large Member
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New York State’s minimum wage increased on December 31, 2017 as an incremental step in the statewide $15 minimum wage plan enacted as part of the 2016-17 State Budget. Across the state, this plan will increase spending power by more than $15.7 billion that will directly benefit our businesses.
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On January 1, 2018, New York State Paid Family Leave will provide businesses with a structure to help employees care for their families. Paid leave has been shown to increase workplace morale and employee retention. This benefit is fully funded by employee payroll contributions, providing job-protected, paid time off so an employee can:
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For more information about Paid Family Leave, including forms and other resources for employers, visit ny.gov/ paidfamilyleave or call (844) 337-6303. In-person presentations with additional information for your members can be requested by calling this number. Thank you and we look forward to working with you in the future. Roberta Reardon Labor Commissioner
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BUSINESS INSIDER How to Refresh Your Brand in Just One Day CHAMBER STAFF
BY: BBG&G ADVERTISING & PUBLIC RELATIONS BRANDATHON TEAM On #GivingTuesday last month, BBG&G Advertising held its first “Brandathon,” donating 12 hours of pro bono marketing services to The Children’s Home of Kingston. Some important advance work came first to identify the organization’s goals and research competitors in the market. Then, the whole team worked together to create a tool kit of marketing materials, including a new logo, website design, newsletter and brochure template, and social media posts for the nonprofit to use as a part of its brand refresh. Branding plays a huge role in the way people perceive your company – but branding can get stale over time. A complete brand overhaul takes time and resources, but a “refresh” can take as little as one day. When you’re ready, here are five tips for an internal, affordable, “DIY” rebranding. Plan. Figure out what resources you have available that will help pull this brand refresh together. Contact a designer that can help with the new logo and visual aspects of the brand. Discuss with your team a timeline that works best for you and is organized enough to ensure your project is complete in one day. Research. What is your competition up to these days? Researching similar organizations’ branding techniques can help identify
what is working for them, and what you may need to modify to stay in the game. Visualize. Think about ideas for a new logo, color scheme and approach. (Involve several team members with different perspectives). Your logo communicates your message visually. What about the words? Are your taglines and the overall voice in your marketing really telling your story? If not, change things up – and strive for authenticity.
Reveal. Show off your new brand with pride! Let others know about the change by issuing a press release, advertising it on your social media accounts, and sending an E-newsletter to clients, staff, board members and stakeholders.
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OC Chamber of Commerce Names Director of Membership Gillian Barrett, a member of the chamber for 10 years has now been named the Director of Membership at the Orange County Chamber of Commerce. Gillian will handle all phases of membership functions to optimize membership & retention as well as be a staff liaison to membership and other
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“I look forward to meeting with each of you as members as well as future members as we continue to grow in this incredible, robust Orange County market. This is an opportunity of growth for all companies in Orange County. I am thrilled and humbled to be involved to assist each of you.” Gillian Barrett “We are so pleased to have added someone with such an extensive background in sales and customer service,” said President Lynn Allen Cione, “We are doing great things with your Orange County Chamber of Commerce, and Gillian is a perfect addition to our team.” When Gillian is out of the office she enjoys spending time with her Fiancé Justin, Rescue Dog Murphy and sporting events for her children.
BY: LISA SILVERSTONE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
On Wednesday, December 13, 2017, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s Regional Economic Development Council Awards were announced and Safe Harbors of the Hudson is delighted to have received a $500,000 grant from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. This historic preservation grant will allow for the continued restoration of the Ritz Theater and its development into a center for performance, innovation, education and engagement in downtown Newburgh. This award follows a $500,000 New York Main Street Stabilization grant awarded in late 2016 from New York State Homes and Community Renewal for the replacement of the Ritz Theater roof. The roof design has been completed and work on the structure is scheduled to begin in March 2018 with completion by late summer. A new roof will stabilize the theater and pave the way for the next phase of the restoration which will include the removal of a late addition second story; the re-establishment of the original audience chamber and proscenium; and restoration of the original stage house. Safe Harbors would like to thank the Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and our stalwart supporters for investing in a strong, healthy and vibrant Newburgh!
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Bliss Co-op is an all-woman’s crafts co-op located in the artisan village of Sugar Loaf NY. The idea for Bliss started when its owner, Dana Anders, set up a tent in Romer’s Alley (where Bliss is currently located) to sell her handcrafted greeting cards. After artists were recruited and the space was improved Bliss opened on April 1, 2011 in its current location. Romer’s Alley is a charming location, nestled off the beaten path, and in just four months Bliss doubled its space! Bliss is chock full of handcrafted goods from approximately 55 woman artisans who are primarily from the Hudson Valley region. Each artist has a story of her own and that makes the co-op a wonderfully unique place to shop. It is a place for people to connect and interact, and many friendships have been forged there. Artists also have the opportunity to give time “womaning” the shop or to host a workshop, helping to connect artists and customers. You never know which artisan you will meet on a given day but it’s always a pleasure to put a face with the products. Bliss Co-op emphasizes the idea that if you Shop Local you are putting funds back into your neighborhood or even a neighbors pocket. This is really important for the evolution of artists and their work as well as the well-being of the consumer community. Then there are the goods themselves! The artists of Bliss are always striving to present their creative best using the highest quality materials. The Hudson Valley region can boast of a lot of great talent and it’s a privilege and honor to be able to host the great array of creativity that we have at Bliss Co-op. It is a never ending revelation! There truly is something for everyone available in the shop. It is important to keep each artisan’s product unique to them. There is always a lot of variety in the shop’s offerings and keeps things interesting for the customers. Many are familiar with a particular artist’s style and evolution and this has led them to become part of our Bliss family! www.blissco-op.com Instagram: @blisscoop Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/blisscoop/?ref=bookmarks Hours: Wednesday-Sunday 11-6 518-77BLISS
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10 Steps to Create a Healthy Habit HE A LTH INSU R A NCE NOTE FROM OR A NGE BENEF ITS PA RTNERS, LLC Now is the time to start thinking about changing your health insurance plan. If you are considering changing programs or interested in learning more about our programs, please contact us. We can sign you up for Small Group or Individual Medical, Dental and Vision. We also offer Voluntary products such as Group Life, Long Term Care, Long Term Disability and Short Term Disability. Individual Open Enrollment is through January 31, 2018. This is the opportunity for Individuals to enroll or change their current health plan. This is the last opportunity to enroll for Individual insurance for 2018 without a Special Enrollment Reason. For more information and/or applications contact Christine Florio at 725-7390 or cflorio@ orangebenefits.com
BY: LUPE COLANGELO, HOLISTIC HEALTH & LIFE COACH IGNITED COACHING LLC - WWW.IGNITEDCOACHING.ORG When you created your business, your career, your financial plan, your education - there was some sort of system and logic you used. You strategized, adapted, and planned your journey. But do you struggle with making personal habits stick? Does your New Year’s resolution seem to escape you a few weeks in? Some people feel like they can’t “stick” with things like eating healthier, working out, or sleeping more. These habits are too important for you not to create - especially as a business owner. As a Holistic Health and Lifestyle Coach, I specialize in just that: habit change. Anyone can create a habit and stick with it… if they have the right steps in the right order. To map a habit scientifically using tools of positive psychology, let a health coach get you started. Map the habit: The more clear and specific your habit is, the easier it will be to create. We like to picture things in our brains, so give yourself a clear vision of what you can look forward to. “I want to eat healthier” looks different than “Eating healthy right now looks like including fruit in my breakfast 3 days a week.” Discover your obstacles: What has been stopping you from creating that habit already? In other words, why aren’t you doing it now? Whatever comes to mind, write it down. Prioritize: Decide which obstacle is important for you to overcome first and work on one at a time. Set up the conditions you need so that you cannot fail. What needs to be in place for this habit to be inevitable? What support do you need? What preparation is most realistic for you? Experiment: Take comfort knowing you WILL mess up in the beginning, but that’s part of the process. What do you learn every time you mess up? What is your body or schedule trying to tell you? Adapt: How can you improve for the next time based on what you learned? Reflect: How is this habit improving your life? How does it feel? Reflecting on how a habit affects you improves its strength. Prepare for consistency: Is there anything about this habit that still feels difficult? Prepare to keep improving so that your habit sticks in the long run. If you mess up, make a choice then and there: Is this mistake going to stop you, or give you a chance to learn? Acknowledge: Letting yourself celebrate a new habit before you rush into the next is a perfect way to boost your confidence. Too often, we rush from goal to goal without stopping in between to thank ourselves for the hard work. Creating a habit strategically makes you more likely to maintain it in the long-term. Your health and well-being deserve the same strategies and attention you use for any life goal you set. These steps help my clients in the long-term and now they’ll help you, too.
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Three Forces that Drive Family Business Success BY JAMIE QUINN, OWNER OF QUINNZ PINZ According to Entrepreneur Magazine, 30 percent of family businesses make to their second generation, and only 12 percent make it to the third. According to Harvard Business Review, an estimated 80% of businesses across the globe are familyowned, and in the United States alone, family-owned businesses are responsible for 60% of total US employment and generate 78% of all new jobs. With numbers like these, it’s alarming that family businesses struggle to stay alive. The Quinn family has owned and operated Quinnz Pinz, formerly known as Middletown Lanes, for over 44 years in the downtown Middletown area. It was known for its 28 lanes of competitive bowling for most of its years, and during this time was how current owners Robert Jr and Jaime met and have been together now
for 25 years. They’ve learned some of the secrets of keeping generational businesses alive. 1. E M B R A C E C H A N G E , AN D TH E N E M B R ACE IT AG AIN .
They noticed that bowling was an intricate part of the American heritage till the early 2000s they saw bowlers leave the sport due to the family dynamics of home changing. Both parents needed to work, so bowling saw a decline due to lack of time. The Quinns took notice and decided to upgrade and renovate in 2011. Later on, they saw the world of Entertainment shifting, and they again decided to renovate throughout 2017. 2 . E X PA N D YO U R M A R K E T.
In 2011, they expanded their business to accommodate all individuals – corporate groups, families and non-profits. Due
to the decline in competitive play, they were able to increase business by holding fundraisers, corporate team building, private events, and birthday parties. Men come for Sunday football and to enjoy local craft beer from the new 16-tap beer system, while their wives enjoy sitting in the plush furniture near the fireplace sipping on high end tap wine. Moms host their children’s party here but sign up for the monthly “Sip and Paint” or “Women Bowling with Wine” while they are here. They saw they were able to use the same resources to keep people coming more frequently and staying longer. 3 . C R E AT E A N EXPERIENCE
They say, “If you build it, they will come” and that’s exactly what has happened. In 2017, Quinnz Pinz has transformed itself into a full family upscale
entertainment center. With the removal of 8 lanes, they were able to add 20 new synthetic lanes, 90 feet of music video screens above the lanes, a 3,000 sq ft arcade, two state of the art Escape Rooms, and a full/bar and restaurant. They’ve found a way to merge the foundation they’ve had for decades to a more modern experience. With these three forces
addressed and executed, they continue to be the area’s leader in family entertainment, with hopes that the third generation will continue to grow and expand. Want to see these upgrades for yourself? Bring your family and friends for a unique night out. Check out Quinnz Pinz at 13 Railroad Avenue Middletown NY (845) 343-8121 www.quinnzpinz.com .
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Ice Dams: What You Need To Know No one wants to be dammed. That’s why TH Remodeling is telling you what you need to know about ice dams to prevent them. Ice dams damage gutters, destruct shingles, and result in water backing up behind fascia, into the soffits and into the home. Peeling paint, warped floors, stained and sagging ceilings are just a few of the consequences. On top of that, trapped water is susceptible to mold and mildew. Looking to avoid potential dangers and expensive repairs caused by ice dams? The following is a collection of professional advice for real
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Winterize your home. Clearing you gutters in the Fall is one of the first steps to ice • Improper ventilation specific dam readiness. to your home’s structure Not long ago we talked about • Location of your home; pantyhose as part of a checklist climate, region, sun to winterize your home. If you exposure, etc. usually have ice form in the gutter, fill a nylon stocking with I N D I C AT I O N S O F ice melting tablets and place it AN ICE DAM? in the gutter. • If you notice any of the Remove the snow from your following is happening to roof. Using a snow rake or your home, you might have shovel, clear the snow before it an ice damming issue on has time to melt and freeze. This your hands.
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Seal any gaps that allow warm air to get into the attic. The attic hatch is a regular culprit. Other places to look include house fans and plumbing vents.
Add insulation in the attic. This might require asking a professional. This will keep the heat in your home where it should be; in living areas. Plus, you’ll be saving on heating costs. That’s a win-win in our book! Proper ventilation in the attic keeps cold air in and allows heat to dissipate. The continuous air flow will prevent the hot air from sticking around long enough to melt the snow above the roof. Having proper ventilation protects from humidity and therefore the accumulation of mold.
can be dangerous, so make sure to take the right precautions or hire a professional. Don’t let winter knock you down when it hits. It’s much easier to take precautions and prevent ice damming rather than trying to fix it when it happens to your home.
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A note from our County Executive: “Which County has quality job growth, lower than average unemployment, the nation’s biggest LEGOLAND on the way, an airport that offers low fares to Europe and a tax rate that has been cut two years in a row? Hint: It’s not Orange County, California and it’s not Orange County, Florida. It’s our very own Orange County, New York! I could not be more proud of the great progress in Orange County over the past four years. My administration has worked hard to improve the quality of life in Orange County. These efforts have resulted in: better parks, which includes expansion of our Heritage Trail; state-of-theart healthcare, such as Orange Regional Medical Center’s and Crystal Run Healthcare’s recent expansions; and wonderful educational opportunities, such as Touro College medical school graduating its first doctors.
All of these successes translate into expanding economic opportunities for our County. Other economic development includes Norwegian Air service from Stewart International Airport. Norwegian and other airlines are looking to expand services at Stewart in 2018 and beyond. We have also attracted a variety of well-respected corporations to the region, including AmerisourceBergen in New Windsor, and Pratt and Whitney in the Town of Wallkill. I’m proud of Orange County’s pro-business reputation and our ability to work together to get projects from the planning phase to the ribbon cutting as quickly and efficiently as possible. Leadership and partnership have created a climate that welcomes new businesses and the jobs they provide for our residents. The $95 million, 369,000-square-foot Amy’s Kitchen facility is set to open in 2019 and will employ approximately 680 people on-site. AmerisourceBergen, a global pharmaceutical sourcing and distribution services
company, invested $39.3 million to build a state-of-the-art distribution center which created approximately 120 jobs. I am honored to have been overwhelmingly re-elected to continue to serve as Orange County Executive. My administration and I are looking forward to addressing the challenges we still face as a County. Some of the issues we will need to work on together include Camp LaGuardia (which is in the County Legislature’s hands), County infrastructure, including more municipal sewer and water to encourage economic growth, and a stronger promotion of the excellent Tourism opportunities already here in Orange County as well as the ones that are coming. I have been humbled by the Orange County Chamber of Commerce’s support during my time in office and look forward to continuing to work with the wonderful people in the County’s vibrant business community. Here’s to a wonderful, successful New Year for our County and I wish you all a healthy and prosperous 2018.”
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The Orange County Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate the County Executive on his re-election and his steadfast support of the OC Chamber of Commerce’s continuous efforts to advocate and be “The Voice of Business.” We look forward to a prosperous New Year. Join the Orange County Chamber of Commerce every 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:30am for our General Chamber Breakfast (open to the public). Stay connected to the OC Chamber updates and events by sending us an email at info@ orangeny.com and asking to be added to our mailing list.
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ON THE RADIO BE OUR GUEST As a member of the Orange County Chamber of Commerce, one of the many benefits of being a member includes being our guest on one of our radio shows. The Orange County Chamber of Commerce is proud to have media partners such as FOX Radio, WALL Radio and WTBQ Radio. This is the perfect opportunity to promote your business/organization and discuss topics that are important to our community. Radio spots for 2018 are currently available but they go fast so make sure to contact Director of Communications Barbara Martinez at barbaram@orangeny.com.
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Round trip scheduled airfare Round trip transfers between airports and hotels 8 nights accommodations 2 nights San Jose 2 nights Arenal 2 nights Monteverde 2 nights Guanacaste 12 included meals: 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 3 dinners Discovery Program Guide Tour downtown San Jose Visit the artisan town of Sarchi View Arenal Volcano National Park Discover the vegetation in the Monteverde Cloud Forest Travel the tropical province of Guanacaste on the Pacific Coast
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Middletown Medical, the Hudson Valley’s premier provider of healthcare services, has announced the addition of their new interventional cardiologist Dr. Rishi Bajaj. Dr. Bajaj is trained as a general cardiologist as well as an interventional cardiologist, treating cardiovascular diseases including coronary heart disease, peripheral vascular disease and structural heart conditions via catheter-based procedures, such as angioplasty and stenting. Dr. Bajaj, who is fluent in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Spanish, graduated from the University College of Medical Sciences in New Delhi. He has extensive research experience involving heart problems and procedures. Dr. Bajaj has co-authored 14 medical publications and is a member of the Delhi Medical Council, American Medical Association, American College of Physicians, and Massachusetts Medical Society. He is an active member of the Red Cross carrying out social awareness programs.
TAMARA BALDESWEILER
Middletown Medical, the Hudson Valley’s premier provider of healthcare services, has announced the addition of family nurse practitioners. Baldesweiler, an adult nurse practitioner, has also joined the team, and will be providing care to Middletown Medical’s patients at Orange Regional Medical Center. Baldesweiler provides proper diagnoses and treatments for a wide range of medical conditions, with a focus on disease management and wellness maintenance specifically in the adult population. She has over a decade of experience in the field of emergency trauma and specialty care transport, which she gained as a registered nurse with various healthcare organizations across the region. Baldesweiler earned her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Pace University and her Master of Science in nursing (concentration: adult/ gerontology) from Fairleigh Dickinson University.
CHERYL BOWERS
Rondout Savings Bank, a nationally ranked community bank established in 1868, recently announced the promotion of Cheryl Bowers from Chief Operating Officer to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer. Cheryl Bowers will officially take her new position as President and CEO effective January 1, 2018, following the retirement of James F. Davenport who has held the position for eleven years. Bowers is one of the area’s most valued banking executives and has been with the Rondout Savings Bank since 2001. Her impressive financial services background is comprised of nearly 30 years of banking experience including over 20 years holding leadership positions. Bowers will be the 150-year old Bank’s first woman President and CEO.
DR. JAY V. DOSHI
Middletown Medical, the Hudson Valley’s premier provider of healthcare services, is pleased to welcome Dr. Jay V. Doshi to its team of healthcare providers. Dr. Doshi is the first Cardiologist to join Middletown Medical’s team who specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology, which focuses on the electrical activity in the heart to diagnose and treat abnormal heart rhythms. Dr. Doshi earned his Doctor of Medicine and his Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science from the New York University School of Medicine. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular Disease, and Internal Medicine, and has been a member of several professional organizations including the Heart Rhythm Society, American College of Cardiology, American Medical Association, American Heart Association, and the American College of Physicians, where he
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As shoppers prepared for their Thanksgiving feasts they also kicked-off the season of giving by generously supporting iHeartMedia’s biannual Stuff the Bus food drive at five Stop & Shop locations in the mid-Hudson region. The drive, held each June and November, benefits the programs and partners of Catholic Charities Community Services in Dutchess, Orange, Sullivan, and Ulster Counties. The November drive, held the weekend before Thanksgiving, collected 19,129 pounds of non-perishable food and other basic household items.
Teams of volunteers, including this group of West Point cadets, unpacked, sorted, repacked, and distributed more than 19,000 pounds of non-perishable food items that were shared with food pantries, soup kitchens, parishes, and partner programs of Catholic Charities Community Services in Dutchess, Orange, Ulster, and Sullivan Counties.
At Stop & Shop locations in Newburgh, Hyde Park, Hopewell Junction, and two in Poughkeepsie, iHeartMedia radio personalities, staff, and volunteers spread the word about the food drive to shoppers and helped load the food onto full-sized school buses provided courtesy of Gallagher Bus Service/Leprechaun Lines. The buses delivered the food to a team of Catholic Charities staff and volunteers who unstuffed, sorted counted, weighed, and repacked the thousands of food items to prepare them for the recipient food pantries, soup kitchens, parishes, and other Catholic Charities’ partners in the four-county service area. The Thanksgiving Stuff the Bus food drive collected the equivalent of more than 17,600 meals. The most popular food items were canned fruits and vegetables, soup and other canned meals, and pasta.
“Food insecurity continues to be a very real problem for many of our friends and neighbors in the region,” said Chuck Benfer, iHeartMedia Market President “We are grateful to our iHeartMedia team and Stuff the Bus partners, including Stop & Shop, Gallagher Bus Service/Leprechaun Lines, Claudio Cares Foundation, Foam & Wash Car Wash, People’s United Bank, the James Brown Family Foundation, Viking Industries, and the generous shoppers who help make Stuff the Bus a successful and beneficial food drive for the individuals and families served by Catholic Charities.” The next Stuff the Bus event is scheduled for June 23 and 24 at Stop & Shop locations in the mid-Hudson region. Those in need of assistance from a food pantry should contact Catholic Charities for additional information: - Dutchess County - 845.452.1400 - Orange County – 845.344.4242 or 646.670.7756 - Ulster County - 845.340.9170, ext. 100. - Sullivan County - 845.794.8080, ext. 250
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The law firm of Jacobowitz and Gubits (J&G) is pleased to announce that Kelly Pressler, Esq., Jennifer Echevarria, Esq., Alanna Iacono, Esq., and Andrea Dumais, Esq. have all been recognized by Super Lawyers as 2017 Upstate New York Rising Stars. The selection process for the Rising Stars list is the same as the Super Lawyers selection process, with one exception: to be eligible for inclusion in Rising Stars, a candidate must be either 40 years or younger, or have been practicing for ten years or less. Super Lawyers uses a patented vetting process that is based on peer nominations and independent research among twelve key categories. Nominations are extensive and the Rising Stars list makes up only 2.5% of the original pool of candidates.
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From left to right: Front Alanna Iacono, Jennifer Echevarria, Back Kelly Pressler and Andrea Dumais, associate attorneys at Jacobowitz and Gubits LLP.
“We are proud to have four attorneys from the firm receive this distinguished recognition,” said Michele Babcock, Managing Partner. “J&G has long been acknowledged for the legal capabilities of its attorneys and we are pleased to see that tradition continue.” The four associates offer a wide range of legal services to J&G clients. Andrea Dumais, who was also recognized as a Rising Star in 2015 and 2016, concentrates in criminal law, matrimonial and family law. Kelly Pressler focuses on general civil litigation and complex commercial litigation, including contract litigation, municipal litigation and probate litigation. Alanna Iacono practices elder law, real estate law, concentrating on commercial and residential real estate transactions, landlord-tenant and foreclosures. Jennifer Echevarria works with the firm’s Spanish-speaking clients in all areas of law, concentrating on employment and immigration. Kelly, Alanna and Jennifer were also all recognized as 2016 Super Lawyers Upstate New York Rising Stars. ABOUT JACOBOWITZ AN D GUB ITS , LLP
Jacobowitz and Gubits, LLP, was founded in 1968 to provide sophisticated legal representation to businesses, individuals and municipalities throughout the Hudson Valley and the state of New York. Jacobowitz and Gubits, LLP has grown into a practice with 20 attorneys and a full staff of paralegals and legal assistants to service a growing and dynamic client base. Jacobowitz and Gubits, LLP, handles a wide range of legal issues including business litigation, commercial real estate, elder law and estate planning, immigration law, municipal law, land use and zoning, equine law, health care law, personal injury, employment, family law, and criminal law. Jacobowitz and Gubits, LLP has two office locations in Walden and Monticello. For further information on the firm of Jacobowitz and Gubits, LLP please visit www.jacobowitz.com or call (845) 778-2121.
Middletown Medical, the Hudson Valley’s premier provider of healthcare services, has announced the addition of family nurse practitioners. Gioia has been caring for patients for over 35 years as an occupational health nurse, staff nurse, clinical supervisor, site supervisor, and emergency room nurse for various healthcare institutions across the Hudson Valley. She is a member of The Nurse Practitioner Association, the Orange County Medical Reserve Corps, the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, and the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. She has volunteer experience with Salisbury Mills Fire Department (EMS captain, firefighter, and EMT) and Bravo Volunteer Ambulance Service (EMT). Gioia earned her Associate of Science in nursing from Regents College, and her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Empire State College. She completed her Family Nurse Practitioner Program at Mount Saint Mary College, where she graduated with 600 hours of clinical experience.
DAVID MACDOUGALL
The Chazen Companies is pleased to welcome David MacDougall, CWB® to Chazen’s environmental services team as senior environmental scientist. MacDougall resides in Cobleskill and has over 15 years of experience. Prior to joining Chazen, he served as a lead biologist/wetland specialist for Kleinfelder in Fishkill and as an environmental group manager for Ingalls & Associates, LLP in Schenectady. He is Chazen’s resident “Turtle Expert” and has written many reports, presentations, and a book on various environmental topics such as Bog Turtles, reptile and amphibian species, Karner blue butterflies and habitat suitability.
CHRISTOPHER MATTHEWS
Middletown Medical, the Hudson Valley’s premier provider of healthcare services, has announced the addition of family nurse practitioners. Matthews, who has a strong background in acute patient care, has served patients as a registered nurse at various hospitals. He has earned Trauma Nurse Core Course, Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course, Advanced and Pediatric Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, and Basic Life Support certifications. Matthews earned his Bachelor of Science in nursing and his Master of Science in advanced family nursing from Binghamton University, where he completed the Family Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program.
JANET PENNISI
Middletown Medical, the Hudson Valley’s premier provider of healthcare services, has announced the addition of family nurse practitioners. Pennisi has served as a physician assistant, medical assistant, and rehab technician to examine, diagnose, and conduct office procedures on patients suffering from a wide range of conditions. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the New York State Society of Physician Assistants. She has volunteer experience with Nicaragua Medical Missions and Mercy College’s Mobile Health Vehicle. Pennisi earned her Bachelor of Arts in biology from The College of Mount Saint Vincent and her Master of Science in physician assistant studies from Mercy College.
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2018 is going to be a year of major changes in every profession, and it’s just a matter of time before you begin to hear about “deep learning.” It’s likely that you haven’t heard of it yet, but it’s impossible that you’ve gone without being affected by it. Deep learning is a technique a programmer can use to make machines develop their own algorithms and refine them as they progress, often with the purpose to identify trends in data. It’s been used in recent times to make machines capable of recognizing things such as objects in an image or video, or speech in audio to generate subtitles. In the local area, we can see developments in industries such as pest control, where insect infestations can be predicted before they ever happen or car dealerships offering auto loans when machines identify potential customers. With deep learning, Stanford researchers created an AI that could assist in researching new drugs by accurately predicting toxicity and side effects of a proposed drug before researchers started physically testing the drugs on living subjects. Most things in the world can be predicted with enough data, it’s just a matter of spotting the trends, and with deep learning, that is increasingly getting easier to accomplish every day. Google most famously uses deep learning AI for basically everything. Google first announced their use of deep learning in the “Google Brain” project in 2011. Since then, deep learning now handles Google translate, it offers YouTube video suggestions, it is crawling the images of the Internet for more accurate image searches, and I would be willing to bet that the text search results implement it as well.
BY LARRY FORCE Larry Force is a former Computer Science TA from Wells College who seeks to take his academic background to more practical use. The stranger the idea, the more fun it is for him. He’s always looking for new ways to do things, keeping him ahead in the industry. For Larry, outside the box is the only place he feels comfortable thinking and if you have an idea, he has a plan to make it a reality. He is employed at the Niki Jones Agency, Inc. You can contact Larry at 845-856-1266.
Soon, it’s likely that we will see stocks exclusively being traded by deep learning AI, while ad companies will begin to transition into digital data farms. In a world where AI can figure out any trend in the data, the bottom line will entirely depend on how much data you have, and how quickly you can process it. And while this sounds exciting, there is also a great deal of concern generated because of the current landscape on the cutting edge. With research being done in the US, we are currently the leading nation in this new technology. However, as we cut deep learning funding to the National Science Foundation, China is doubling down on their deep learning investments. With many jobs associated with deep learning still being in the research stages, research funding overseas is forcing many of our graduates to move to China to pursue developing these new technologies with shrinking opportunities here at home. As deep learning becomes a necessary technology in the business world, we risk losing to China in every field if we don’t find the funds for deep learning research. Though there is a reason to be concerned, we certainly aren’t out of the running yet for the AI arms race with China. It’s still at the bleeding edge of technology, and as there’s less than a decade of history in this race, it’s only just begun. When the world starts to change, and you see these algorithms begin to evolve how we do business, deep learning is going to be the word you’re looking for when you decide to explain it to your friends and co-workers.
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IN ORANGE OC Chamber Hosts B2C at the Galleria at Crystal Run – Middletown Did you know? The Chamber is now hosting TWO EXPOs! On October 28, 2017, the Chamber of Commerce welcomed businesses and vendors to set up at their B2C EXPO in Middletown. A family friendly day of shopping, networking, and getting all the information you need that our vendors can provide for you. Businesses from Blended Smoothies to Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson were set up to share information on their businesses and organizations to consumers. The event was very well attended with many vendors, such as LuLaRoe having to set up multiple tables to meet demand. The Chamber also invited the Storm Troopers to take a break from taking over the world and hanging out at the EXPO much to the delight of consumers young and old. Industries represented were entertainment, hospitality and event planning, financial planners, banks, transportation, medical/health; clothing (an entire LuLaRoe section!), real estate, home builders, and WALL Radio will be broadcasting live! The Consumer EXPO was sponsored by Crystal Run Healthcare, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, recordonline.com, The Galleria at Crystal Run, and the The Accelerator, Powered by the Orange County IDA. Please SAVE THE DATE for our Business to Business (B2B) EXPO on Thursday, March 8, 2018. If you’re interested in showcasing your business, please contact Erin at 845-457-9700 or ErinP@OrangeNY.com TODAY!
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Safe Homes of Orange County Scene Lab Production Servpro Sloboda Brothers Inc. Sparrow’s Nest Charity Story Strategies Superior Home Mortgage Company, Inc. The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor United Way of Orange Verizon Wireless Walden Savings Bank Wedbush Zylofone
UPCOMING EVENTS & MEETINGS
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JAN. COMMITTEE MEETINGS
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C H A M B E R M O NTH LY B R E A K FA S T 7:30am – 9am, West Hills Country Club Member: $25 Non-Member: $35 S N OW BA LL G A L A 5pm – Anthony’s Pier 9 New Windsor
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YO U N G P RO F E S S I O N A L S CO M M IT TE E M E E TI N G 8am – 9am, Chamber Business Center M A R K E TI N G CO M M IT TE E M E E TI N G 8am – 9am, Chamber Business Center
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C H A M B E R M O NTH LY B R E A K FA S T 7:30am – 9am, West Hills Country Club Member: $25 Non-Member: $35
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B 2 B E X P O & M IX E R 9am – Anthony’s Pier 9 New Windsor Contact: erinp@orangeny.com for more info.
A M BA S SA D O R ’ S CO M M IT TE E M E E TI N G 8am – 9am, Chamber Business Center
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CO N S U LTA NT S CO M M IT TE E M E E TI N G 7:45am – 8:45am, Chamber Business Center H E A LTH & W E LLN E S S CO M M IT TE E M E E TI N G 9am – 10am, Chamber Business Center G OV E R N M E NT CO M M IT TE E M E E TI N G 8am – 9am, Chamber Business Center
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YO U N G P RO F E S S I O N A L S CO M M IT TE E M E E TI N G 8am – 9am, Chamber Business Center M A R K E TI N G CO M M IT TE E M E E TI N G 8am – 9am, Chamber Business Center
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A M BA S SA D O R ’ S CO M M IT TE E M E E TI N G 8am – 9am, Chamber Business Center
CARING FOR OUR PATIENTS …
AND EACH OTHER.
JOIN THESE COMMITTEES! AMBASSADORS 4TH Friday of every month - 8am-9am - Orange County Chamber Office – Montgomery Room The Ambassador committee is committed to on-boarding new members, with a one-on-one matching to an Ambassador. The Ambassadors can provide a guided gateway to other members. The Ambassadors support the entire membership by navigating Chamber events and synergies with community happenings. The Ambassador Committee meets the fourth Friday of the month; meetings are held at the Chamber Offices and off-premises at member businesses, check the monthly calendar for exact location. If you are interested in being an Ambassador, please email Lynn at lynnc@orangeny.com G OV E R N M E NT A F FA I R S 1st Wednesday of every month - 8am-9am - Orange County Chamber Office – Larkin Room This committee meets every first Wednesday of the month to discuss initiative and concerns on a local and state level. Make sure to watch out for the monthly Advocacy Newsletter “YOUR VOICE.” This newsletter will go out via email the third Monday of each month with our legislative initiatives, government issues you need to be aware of, and v arious advocacy efforts and survey we need you to support. If you are interested in attending, please email Lynn at lynnc@orangeny.com MARKETING 4TH Thursday of every month - 8am-9am - Orange County Chamber Office – Montgomery Room The PR and Marketing Committee implements the Public Relations and Marketing vision and mission of the Orange County Chamber of Commerce as set by the Board of Directors. It works with the marketing agency of record to meet and achieve Board goals and objectives as directed by the President. The PR/Marketing Committee shall also provide marketing resources to members in good standing of the Orange County Chamber of Commerce. If you are interested in joining the Marketing Committee, please email Barbara at barbaram@orangeny.com YO U N G P R O F E S S I O N A L S 2nd Friday of every month - 8am-9am - Orange County Chamber Office – Larkin Room Are YOU a Young Professional? Or do you have a Young Professional within your company? Join the committee as they plan events throughout the year such as professional development workshops, mixers, and meetings off-premise to learn about businesses and topics in Orange County. If you are interested in attending, please email Erin at erinp@orangeny.com
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