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July 6, 7 & 8 at Dutchess County Fairgrounds Future leaders to be recognized by Chamber Foundation
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cellations less than 24-hours from the event and no-shows will be charged the full ticket price. Call 845-454-1700, ext. 1000 or visit dcrcoc.org to RSVP. Contact Breakfast sponsored by
2017 Scholarship Winners sic, journalism, culinary arts, and more. For complete information about the Foundation and their annual scholarship offerings, visit ChamberFDN.org. There are many people in need of our assistance. The Chamber’s Ambassador committee has partnered with the Chamber’s Work-
force Development Center to collect canned and dry goods at each Contact Breakfast. Donations are greatly appreciated. Rhinebeck Bank sponsors this special breakfast. A full-service, locally focused bank headquartered in Poughkeepsie, Rhinebeck Bank offers a full range of personal
checking, savings and money market options as well as business and loan needs. For more information, visit rhinebeckbank.com. Tickets are $25 in advance for members, $30 at the door. Nonmembers can attend for $35. Payment in advance is required in order to expedite check-in. Can-
Floating Business Break goes Margaritaville-style
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ome and network on a picturesque excursion at this year’s Margaritaville themed Floating Business Break on Wednesday, June 27, launching from the Shadows Marina on the Hudson at Rinaldi Boulevard in Poughkeepsie. Spend the evening touring the Hudson River aboard the River Rose Tour Boat, an authentic Mississippi paddle wheeler, while enjoying delicious curated fare from The Poughkeepsie Ice House as well as dancing to the spun tunes of John Hannah’s Mobile Music Services. Boarding begins promptly at 5:30 p.m. with departure at 6 p.m. sharp from the marina. The cruise will dock at 9 p.m. Tickets are $45
for members only and can be picked up at the Chamber’s Poughkeepsie office or at various Chamber events. This event is proudly sponsored by Branding Pros, Integrated Enterprise Solutions, Inc., Mehl & Associates, CPAs, Poughkeepsie Galleria, and Stenger, Roberts, Davis & Diamond, LLP|SRDD Law. Space is limited! For more information and reservations, visit dcrcoc. org or call 845-454-1700, ext. 1000.
Message from the Chair ............................. 2 Business Education................................... 3 Message from the Chamber President............. 4 Upcoming Events..................................... 4 New Members ........................................ 8 Member News......................................... 9 Chamber Foundation...............................10 Member Anniversaries..............................11 Workforce Development Center ...................12
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uture leaders of our community will be recognized during the June Contact Breakfast on Wednesday, June 20 from 7:30-9 a.m., at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel and Conference Center. High school seniors and young adults will take center stage as The Chamber Foundation awards nearly $40,000 in scholarships to those looking to further their education in the Hudson Valley and beyond. Chamber Foundation scholarships range from broad to very specific in scope, some offered to students across multi disciplines, while others are precisely targeted for those pursuing a career in mu-