THE ORANGE COUNTY CHAMBER
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A COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS PERSPECTIVE
REACH OVER 36,000 O.C. PRIME BUSINESSES
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December Membership Breakfast
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.
Missed our B2C? You can still join us at our B2B. Details inside Page 17 SAVE THE DATE - MARCH 2018!
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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BUSINESS INSIDER
ORANGE PULSE Bliss Co-op Women’s Art Cooperative “Artists Rejoice” Page 5
MAKING IT IN O.C. Our 2018 Chamber Membership Directory – Your best resource and guide to our Members Page 13
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TREND/ INNOVATE Smart Machines
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INORANGE OC Chamber Hosts B2C Events & Meetings
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