THE ORANGE COUNTY CHAMBER
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A COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS PERSPECTIVE
HELPING ORANGE WORK TOGETHER
ORANGE PULSE
Buy Orange. Build Orange. Give Orange. Partner Orange.
Catholic Charities ‘Adopt-A-Family’ Program
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Orange Chamber To Partner With Local Chambers To Offer More To All OCCC
By Ellen Daley
Because local chambers of commerce have so much to offer small businesses, the Orange County Chamber of Commerce is offering members of those chamber the opportunity to also be members of the Orange Chamber at a fraction of the cost of regular membership.
Partners With Goshen Chamber
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BUSINESS INSIDER
Greater Monroe Chamber of Commerce President Paul Campanella joins Greater Hudson Bank for a ribbon cutting.
“Coming from a local chamber,” explains Orange Chamber President Lynn Allen Cione, “I’m very familiar with the many ways these chambers work with and help their members. But now, the sole proprietors and small businesses (up to three employees) who belong to a local chamber can also benefit from the economies of scale offered by a larger business advocacy organization like the Orange Chamber.” Greater Monroe Chamber of Commerce President Paul Campanella agrees. “The value in our chamber partnering with Orange is obvious,” he says. “While Greater Monroe Chamber of Commerce members benefit enormously from the Continued on page 24
NETWORK IT A highlight of the Chamber year – the Snow Ball Gala -- is coming up on Saturday, January 31. This year’s Snow Ball will be different from any Gala we’ve ever hosted. Don’t miss it! Check out all the other great events on page 26
MAKING IT IN O.C. K’s Wedding Center, which has been outfitting wedding parties for more than 30 years, has a brand new location in Middletown. Read all about K’s and a host of other great local businesses on pages 12 and 13.
The Orange County Chamber Works For You!
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Chronically Flawed Process of Interviewing and Selection
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BOCES Head To Speak
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If Your Health Claim is Rejected
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Charitable Donations and Tax Implications
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GROW /EXPAND Making it in OC Awards & Recognition Notable People New Chamber Members
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TREND/ INNOVATE Engage With Customers: Increase Sales
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INORANGE Events Calendar Committee Meetings
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