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August 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.

County, Chamber embark on ‘buy local’ initiative A new “buy local” initiative was announced at a July 13 press conference held by Orange County Government and the Orange County Chamber of Commerce at the Chamber Business Center in Montgomery. Each year, Orange County purchases approximately $233 million in goods and services. The new program will give Chamber members improved access to RFPs (Request for Proposals) and bid requests for products and services purchased by County Government. “This unique program is the latest in the Chamber’s efforts to encourage people to do business locally,” said Dr. John D’Ambrosio, Chamber President. “We are very fortunate that County Executive Ed Diana and the Department of General Services 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.” County Executive Diana added, “Like the Chamber of Commerce, Orange County Government is committed to economic development and supporting the success of the businesses in our community. When business is conducted between local companies, 68 cents of every dollar spent stays within the community. That’s good news for the vendors and good news for the people who live here. Through our Buy Local initiative we hope to keep as much as possible of the County’s significant buying potential within the County.” “As the economy continues to lag, it behooves us as elected officials to do whatever we can to help stimulate business for local companies,” said Orange County Legislator Patrick Berardinelli, Sr., Chairman of the Legislature’s Education

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Orange County Commissioner of General Services Jim Burpoe explains a new “buy local” program between Orange County government and the Orange County Chamber of Commerce at a recent press conference held at Chamber headquarters in Montgomery. Also pictured are (from left) Orange County Executive Ed Diana, Legislator Pat Berardinelli and Chamber President Dr. John D’Ambrosio.

Information session set

“This county understands the needs of business,” said Chamber President Dr. John D’Ambrosio.

Chamber members are invited to a special seminar that will explain all the details of the program on Tuesday, August 16 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. in the auditorium at the spectacular new Emergency Services Center at 61/2 Station Road in Goshen. Commissioner Burpoe and other representatives of County government 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 acquire the business. The initiative will also include a special

and Economic Development Committee. “The County’s ‘Buy Local’ initiative will be a win-win for all who take time to learn more about it and get involved.”

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online link and notification system for County procurement of goods and services. “The seminar will explain the ins and outs of doing business with Orange County, how to respond to RFPs, how our procurement and contracting process works -- basically everything you need to know to make it easier for you to do business with the County,” said the County Executive. There is no charge for the seminar, but reservations should be made by contacting Roseann at the Chamber at 845-457-9700, roseannb@ orangeny.com or registering online at www.orangeny.com.

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this Issue President’s Message

3 Member Spotlight

Chairman’s Message

3 Health Notes

Member Events

4, 5 Anniversaries

Did You Know?

6, 7 Education Notes

Calendar

8 New Members

Reservation Form

9 Member Renewals

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Thanks to 2011 Corporate Partners Our generous Partners this year are: 30 Scott’s Corners Drive • Montgomery, NY 12549 email: info@orangeny.com • http://www.orangeny.com 457-9700 Fax 457-8799 OFFICERS

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Donna Johnson, Chairman DJ Consulting Services, Inc. Charles Milich, Chair-Elect 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

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 Solutions Carole S. McDermott Meals on Wheels of Greater Newburgh Marsh H. Merrill Charles B. Merrill Office Equipment & Supplies Ralph L. Mills Abbott & Mills 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.

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.

Staff 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 Membership Investment 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

Chamber President Dr. John D’Ambrosio spoke at a recent press conference hosted by U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand to announce a new program aimed at creating new jobs in the struggling manufacturing industry.

Hear from Orange County’s hospital CEOs An update on Orange County’s hospitals will be provided at the Chamber’s Tuesday, August 23 Membership Breakfast, to be held at The Fountains in Middletown. The breakfast will begin at 7:27 a.m. and will be sponsored by Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union. Scott Batulis, CEO of Orange Regional Medical Center, which is opening a brand

new facility this summer, Phillip Patterson, CEO of Bon Secours Charity Health System, and Allan Atzrott, CEO of St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital, will be the guest speakers. Reservations, at $25 for members (in advance), $30 for members at the door and $50 for non-members, should be made by calling 457-9700 or visiting www.orangeny.com.

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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 SB Credit Card Services Steingart Associates Stewart International Airport/The PANYNJ 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

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Chairman’s Message On June 14, 2011, I met Dave for lunch at Cosimo’s in Newburgh. I had asked him to meet with me on a nonChamber related topic. You know Dave, he said yes. I arrived and found him sitting at the table smiling as usual. We greeted each other, ordered and relaxed into lunch. Of course, we spent a few moments talking about Chamber stuff; I guess that’s expected between Chairman and Chairmanelect. We spent some time joking on how slowly or quickly the Johnson time passes as Chair and about his expectations and what he felt it was important to remember when he was Chair. It was something that he had said at our last Board meeting, the need to work closely with the Chair-elect, as Dave and I had done. Then I told him one of the reasons I wanted to meet with him. I wanted to ask him to be one of my mentors. You know Dave, he said yes. He said it was the first time he could remember someone outside the banking field asking him to be a mentor. We started talking and sharing. I left there knowing that I had found a different type of mentor. I have several mentors. But none like I knew Dave would be. I had worked with him through my chairmanship of the Orange County Chamber Board of Directors. He showed me how to be kinder and gentler and still get what we needed to get done. He helped smooth my edges. Sometimes at a meeting when I had the urge to get something done quickly, I would lean over and ask his viewpoint. His wellspoken words calmed me right down. He had a way of helping you see a better course of action, correction, without ever feeling that you were corrected. In the last few weeks, I have come to realize just how fortunate I was to have worked so closely with Dave for almost two years. I truly believe I will probably never find a mentor to replace him. I also believe that the only way I can truly show how much I appreciated his lessons is by my continuing to take the time to cultivate the seeds of wisdom he planted within me. We miss you Dave. You were and will always be “one of a kind.” Donna Johnson Chairman of the Board

President’s Message

Difficult days The Orange County family lost some truly fine individuals over the course of the past few weeks. Dave Cocks, Bill Devitt, Ray Boyea and Bill Myers not only were stars in their respective professions, generous to a fault and wonderful family men, they were pillars of the business community. While the circumstances of each of their passing were different, all four gentlemen left us too soon and will be enormously missed. Most of us have spent considerable

hours recently thinking about Dave, Bill, Ray and Bill, and remembering the impact that each of them had in so many different ways and on so many different people. While these have been difficult days, they have taught us that life is short, and that each and every day must be truly valued. We’ve learned how important it is to treasure the time that we spend

with one another, with the ones we love, and take nothing for granted. We miss Dave Cocks and Bill Devitt and Ray Boyea and Bill Myers. We honor their legacies. But most of all, we thank them for helping us to better understand what’s really important in life. John A. D’Ambrosio, Ed.D. President

In memoriam

In March 2011, Dave Cocks joined Chamber President John D’Ambrosio for a taping of “Orange Chamber Chat” on Clear Channel Radio. The Orange County community was shocked and deeply saddened when Walden Savings Bank President Dave Cocks passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 19 at the age of 53. Dave was to become Chairman of the Chamber Board on October 1 and had spent many years working tirelessly on behalf of this organization….and so many

others in the region. Recipient of scores of awards and honors, Dave had also been selected by Mount Saint Mary College to receive its prestigious Joseph A. Bonura Award for Leadership Excellence in December (Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union was also selected for the award, but has graciously stepped aside to shine a single

light on Dave). The college will proceed with the event as a “special night focusing solely on celebrating the life and legacy of David.” Dave Cocks’ life was truly one to be celebrated. His contributions of time, talent, finances, good humor and great energy left a legacy that will likely never be matched.

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Member Events During July and August, Wallkill River School is offering local children and teens fine art classes that combine local history, indigenous species and cultural icons. Classes are offered Monday-Friday from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at the Wallkill River School in Montgomery. For information, visit www.wallkillriverschool or call 457-ARTS. Orange County will once again host a Summer Family Film Fest at Thomas Bull Memorial Park, Route 416, Montgomery, on Saturday, July 23 and Friday, August 5. Admission is free. PG-rated movies will be shown outdoors on a giant screen. For information, call 457-4910 or e-mail tquinlisk@orangecountygov.com. Join Efficiency Expert Cynthia Marsh-Croll, of Croll Productive Synergy, at her next panel “Addressing the Challenges Facing Non-Profits in Today’s Environment,” on August 2 from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Suffern. Attendees will learn several specific, easy to implement actions to take right now to

streamline their organization’s costs and maximize its mission. Marsh-Croll will be joined by Miri Y. Upton of Wells Fargo Advisors, and Ken Toumey of Schooley Mitchell Telecom Consultants. For more information or to register, visit http://crollproductivesynergy.com/ Events or call 649-2778. The Dispute Resolution Center will host the “only fundraiser where everyone makes money” on Thursday, August 4 from 5:308:00 p.m. at the DRC, 14 Scotchtown Avenue, Goshen. Bring your broken or unwanted gold, silver or platinum jewelry and receive top dollar. Fifteen percent of the total money paid out will be donated to the Dispute Resolution Center. Contact Jennifer at jenb@drcservices.org or 294-8082, ext. 24. Mark Gamsjager and The Lustre Kings will perform on Thursday, August 4 as part of the 7th annual “On the Lawn” free concert series at the Lycian Centre for the Performing Arts in Sugar Loaf. The Greyhounds and Offshoots will

perform on Thursday, August 11, Annie & The Hedonists on August 18, and Nailed Shutt and Free Shrimp Band on August 25. Visit www.lyciancentre.com or call 469-2287 for information. 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, Seaman & 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, est. 366 or visit www.hospiceoforange.com and click on Events. Nick Zungoli of Exposures Gallery will hold a reception and book signing of his book, “Mekong Journey,” on Saturday, August 20 at the Gallery in Sugar Loaf. Digital photo workshops have also been scheduled for August 15, September 13-16, October 3, October 17 and October 24. For more information, visit www. exposures.com or call 469-9382.

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 next 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. The annual 105th Air National Guard Airlift Wing’s golf outing will be held on Friday, September 9 at the Hudson Valley Resort Member Events • Continued on page 5

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Member Events • Continued from page 4 and Spa, Kerhonkson. The $100 cost includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, beverages on the course, gifts, prizes, raffles and more. For information and registration, contact: Capt. Tom Maguire, 563-2822; MSgt. Jeff Dunn, 5632445; or SSgt. Nena Rebote, 563-2240. Register by August 26. Jewish Family Service of Orange County will hold its annual dinner on Thursday, September 15 at 5:30 p.m. at Anthony’s Pier 9, Route 9W, New Windsor. Honorees will include: Nadia Allen, Executive Director of the Mental Health Association in Orange County; Jim Taylor, founder of Taylor Biomass Energy and a member of the Chamber’s Board of Directors; and posthumously, Seymour Gordon, late President of Jewish Family Service. For information on tickets, journal ads and sponsorships, visit www.JFSorange.org or call 341-1173, ext. 300. Edward and Linda Dubin, coordinators of the centennial celebration of the landing as well as the crash of the Vin Fiz in Orange County announce that one of the country’s only full scale replicas of the Wright Ex Flyer will be on view at the Galleria at Crystal Run on September 17 and 18. Numerous other activities are planned to coincide with the historic event. For more information, call 651-0051 or e-mail eldubin@optonline.net.

Sabo Industrial recently celebrated the grand opening of its newly renovated building at 2 Little Britain Road in Newburgh. Joining in the ribbon cutting were (front row, from left): Jason Boutureira, Sen. Bill Larkin, Newburgh Councilwoman Regina Angelo, Town Councilman Ernest Bello, Alana Boutureira, Gabriella Boutureira, Sal Boutureira, Joann Boutureira, Newburgh Mayor Nick Valentine and Assemblywoman Nancy Calhoun; (back row) Susan Valentine, David Garlinghouse, Rosemarie Lee, George Koudounas, Sal Boutureira IV and Victor Marasco. More information is available at www. saboindustrial.com.

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Did You Know? Walden Savings Bank Chief Operating Officer Catherine Terwilliger has been named the bank’s Interim President and Chief Executive Officer following the sudden passing of David Cocks. Terwilliger has more than 30 years of finance and management experience. Jeffrey D. Crist, who owns and operates Crist Bros. Orchards in Walden, has been named Chairman of the Board. “Catherine has been a cornerstone of our senior executive team and shown great leadership as we’ve adjusted to the sudden passing of David Cocks,” said Crist. Four promotions have been announced at the public accounting firm of Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Weddell: David Gasparri and Jennifer Boniface have been promoted to In-Charge Accountants, Tiffany Frieary to Senior Accountant and Colleen Berry to Supervisor. VDDW has offices at 11 Racquet Road in Newburgh, 2622 South Avenue, Wappingers Falls, and 520 White Plains Road, Tarrytown. Governor Andrew Cuomo personally congratulated Phillip Goldstein, Managing Partner of Goldstein Lieberman & Company, L.L.C., on receiving this year’s Pinnacle Award at a recent private reception held in the Hudson

Valley. For the second year, GLC sponsored this year’s “Here Comes the Sun Bike Run,” a motorcycle run to benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Senior Partner Phil Goldstein represented GLC as major sponsors of LOL with Joan Rivers in Hackensack, NJ. The $1,500 contribution was made as part of the GLC Cares Program, the firm’s charitable arm that awards a contribution each month to a different not-for-profit organization. Peter Jankowski has been named Managing Attorney for Finkelstein & Partners’ Veterans Services Group. Jankowski has worked for a decade for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. F&P’s Veterans Services Group is dedicated to ensuring that veterans receive the benefits they have earned and deserve. For more information, visit www.lawampm.com or call 1-800-526-2676. Jonathan Smith, a registered architect and energy analyst with CSArch Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, has been appointed Membership Chair of the NY Tech Valley Chapter of the International Facility Management Association. CSArch’s Pasquale Marchese has completed registration

exams and is a registered architect and member of the American Institute of Architects. For information, visit www.csarchpc.com. Dawn Ansbro, previously Director of Organizational Development for the Lycian Centre for the Performing Arts, is the new Executive Director for the Orange County Arts Council. In addition to identifying strategic opportunities for partnerships, Ansbro will be working on upcoming Orange County Arts Council events such as a collaboration with the Wallkill River School on the first Orange County Arts Golf Outing and Plein Air Paint Out at Winding Hills Golf Course in Montgomery on Saturday, August 20; the Orange County South Open Studio Tour on Saturday, October 22 and Sunday, October 23; and the Annual Orange County Art Awards to be held at the Harness Racing Museum in Goshen on Thursday, November 10. For more information, call 4699168 or visit www.ocartscouncil.org. David S. MacFarland has retired as President and CEO of Riverside Bank, but will continue to serve on the bank’s Board of Directors. John M. Davies has been named new President and CEO and Todd J. Rubino is the new Executive Vice President and Senior Loan Officer. MacFarland has been involved in Hudson Valley banking for nearly 50 years. Bauer Financial, the nation’s leading bank rating and research

firm, has given Riverside Bank its highest five-star rating, denoting the highest level of strength and performance that a bank can receive. Regina Clark, founder of Clark Training and Development, is offering monthly webinars on a variety of topics. Past webinars have included: “Assertive Communication for Women,” “How to Design a Presentation,” “How to Engage an Audience” and “Innovate or Perish: Creative Thinking Strategies.” For more information, visit www.clarktraininganddevelopment.com or call 294-7089. The Orange County Association of Realtors recently took a “Cruise through Time” on the River Rose to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh. The event raised “$5,000 and will bring OCAR closer to their $100,000 goal. OCAR has sponsored three houses since their involvement with Habitat in 2001. Mother Earth’s Storehouse recently donated $69,000 to the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley. The Food Bank provides food to more than 370 feeding programs in six counties (Orange, Ulster, Dutchess, Sullivan, Putnam and Rockland). For more information, visit www.foodbankofhudsonvalley.org or call Toni at 534-5344. Did You Know? • Continued on page 7

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Did You Know? • Continued from page 6 Patrick Donovan, a former Vice President at HSBC Bank, has been named Business Services Loan Officer for Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union. He will deliver HVFCU’s wide range of commercial loan programs to businesses throughout Orange County and in Beacon. For more information, visit www.hvfcu.org. Your golf game is flooded with so many external thoughts. Learn the psychology, thought processes and skills you need to consider as you play each hole at Winding Hills Golf Course in Montgomery. Winding Hills pro Gil Anderson is sharing a new weekly video focusing on the mental aspects, golf tips and skills in a series of videos entitled “The 18 Holes at Winding Hills.” Subscribe to Anderson’s “YouTube GoingForeIt Channel” at www.youtube.com/user/ GoingForeIt. Contact Anderson at 457-1196 or gil@goingforeit.com. Cumulus Radio’s WPDH recently received the award for the most “Outstanding Public Service Announcement/Campaign” (Let’s Go Vets Weekend) from the New York State Broadcasters “Association at the NYSBA’s 45th “Awards for Excellence in Broadcasting” held in Bolton Landing. A team from Access Physical Therapy & Wellness attended the Arthritis Foundation’s annual Arthritis Walk at Thomas Bull Memorial Park in Montgomery. The team raised $1,765 for the Arthritis Foundation and provided attendees with information on how physical and occupational therapy can help those suffering from arthritis. For more information, visit www. AccessPTW.com. Pets Alive Animal Sanctuary recently welcomed 20 dogs rescued from Dead Dog Beach in Puerto Rico. Pets Alive will provide medical care and prepare the dogs for adoption. There are approximately 250,000 stray dogs in Puerto

Rico, with only five shelters to care for them. Pets Alive is working to eradicate the abuse and abandonment of these animals and plans to open a sanctuary in Puerto Rico this year. For more information, visit www.petsalive.org. David B. Ardman has joined The Chazen Companies as the new Senior Director of Business Development. Ardman has 30 years of experience in business development and public relations roles. The Chazen Companies is a leading provider of engineering, land surveying, environmental, planning and landscape architecture services, with offices in Poughkeepsie, Troy and Glens Falls. Anytime there’s a reason for fun, call Quinnz Pinz (the former Middletown Lanes), located at 15 Railroad Avenue in Middletown. They will help you plan a company bowling event, fundraiser, team building, holiday party, corporate meeting, etc. Features include Brendyn’s Sportsbar, a party room and full catering. Call 343-8121. The Thayer Leader Development Group (TLDG) recently was an exhibitor at the Society for Resource Management (SHRM) Conference, held in Las Vegas. SHRM is the world’s largest association devoted to human resource management, representing more than 250,000 members in over 140 countries. The exhibition was an interactive opportunity for the 20,000 attendees to learn about TLDG’s customized leadership programs based on the “Be-Know-Do” philosophy from West Point and the Army and targeted for senior and midlevel executives. Call Mimi at 446-4731, ext. 7969 for more information, or visit them at the Thayer Hotel at West Point. The Golf Club at Mansion Ridge has finished a renovation of all their sand bunkers. Each bunker was cleaned of old sand and taken down to the base. New drainage was put in and new white sand was backfilled. Any Chamber member booking an outing for 16 or more play-

ers will receive an added discount. Call Dave Birnbaum at 782-7888, ext. 229. As a business owner, says financial planner Mark Kalish, you should carefully consider the advantages of establishing an employer-sponsored retirement plan. Generally, you’re allowed a deduction for contributions you make to an employer-sponsored retirement plan. In return, you’ll need to meet certain requirements. Nevertheless, a retirement plan can provide you with a tax-favored method to save funds for your own retirement, while providing your employees with a powerful, appreciated benefit. For information, call Mark Kalish and Associates, a financial advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. at 291-7000. The office is located at 40 Matthews Street, Suite 110, Goshen. Esther R. Zaccone has rejoined Frontier Communications Corp. as a Business Accounts Manager. Zaccone will be working to provide telephone and business systems, high speed Internet and Wi-Fi, data services, Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) services and more to businesses in Orange and Dutchess Counties. She comes to Frontier from The Berry Company and has more than 40 years of telecommunications experience. Zaccone can be reached at 344-9100. O’Connor Davies Munns & Dobbins, L.L.P. (ODMD) announces that five partners and 21 accounting professionals and staff have joined the firm from Eisman, Zucker, Klein & Ruttenberg, L.L.P. (EZKR). The new partners are: Harvey Zucker, Douglas Ruttenberg, Alan Chalfin, Barbara Bel and Carl Calvanico. Based in the firm’s Harrison, NY office, the new partners and staff represent a cross section of expertise including not-for-profit and commercial audit services, tax and specialized accounting services. Their combined industry and service expertise greatly complements and enhances that of the Firm’s partners and professional staff. For more information, visit www.odmd.com.

Sharon “Jellybean” Warantz, of Jellybean Promotions, reminds everyone that the Chamber EXPO 2011 is right around the corner. Warantz recently returned from a major regional conference and trade show and has lots of great giveaway ideas that you can use at your booth and for your clients. Call her at 2948000 for some neat promotional items. Check out the new website at www.jellybeanpromotions.com. Many small businesses are building websites put together by designers and developers that have never been exposed to best web practices and standards. The result is many sites can’t be accessed on all mobile devices, platforms or web browsers. Do you know if this is happening with your website? If you aren’t sure, it could be costing you thousands in lost customers and credibility. Contact Sugar Websites at 855-SUGARWEB (784-2793) or care@sugarwebsites.com for your free information booklet: “How much a website should cost and other vital information that could save you thousands of dollars and hours of frustration.” John M. Wood, president of Hill-N-Dale Abstracters, Inc., headquartered on Scotchtown Avenue in Goshen, announces the acquisition of Horizon Title Services Corporation, formerly located in Middletown. Hill-N-Dale Abstracters will assume operations of Horizon Title Services at the Scotchtown Avenue location. Horizon Title Services Corporation has served the area since the mid-1980s, providing clients throughout the region with title insurance for commercial as well as residential properties. The Ulster Savings Charitable Foundation recently announced donation of a $2,000 grant in support of Rural & Migrant Ministry’s Youth Empowerment Program (YEP). For more information about the Ulster Savings Charitable Foundation, call Michael Kelley at 338-6322, ext. 3245. r

Want to visit Ireland? An informational meeting about the Chamber’s March 18-25, 2012 trip to Ireland will be held on Wednesday, July 27 at 5:30 p.m. at the Chamber Business Center, 30 Scott’s Corners Drive, Montgomery. 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. If you would like to hear more, make a reservation to attend the July 27 meeting by calling 457-9700. Or contact Deanna Sutherland, CDT Travel, at 562-33160 or Deanna@cdttravel.com.

Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union recently celebrated the grand opening of its new Middletown branch at 360 Route 211 East. Participating in the festivities were, from left: Wayne Winkler, MHV Executive Vice President; Christopher Corallo, MHV Chief Financial Officer; William Spearman, MHV President and CEO; Frank Jankowski, MHV Board Secretary; Robert Michaud, MHV Chief Marketing Officer; and Patti Osterhoudt, MHV Chief Operating Officer. More information is available at www.MHVFCU.com.

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

M O N D AY 1

AUGUST

T U E S D AY 2

W E D N E S D AY 3

8:00 am Small Business Committee (Montgomery Room)

T H U R S D AY 4

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

F R I D AY 5

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

6 7:45 am Consultant’s Committee (Larkin Room)

17 9:00 am Orange County Buy Local Seminar (Emergency Services Center, Goshen)

7:30 am Business Networking Blast (Larkin Room)

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

SEPTEMBER

8:00 am Small Business Committee (Montgomery Room)

7 8:00 am Small Business Committee (Montgomery Room)

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

5:00 pm Joint Mixer with Dutchess Regional Chamber (Billy Joe’s Ribworks, Newburgh)

3 7:45 am Consultant’s Committee (Larkin Room)

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23 7:00 pm Dance with the Chamber Stars (Hudson Hall, Mount Saint Mary College, Newburgh)

7:27 am Membership Breakfast (TBA)

10 8:00 am Young Professionals Leadership Council (Montgomery Room)

10:00am EXPO (Anthony’s Pier 9, New Windsor))

27 8:00 am Ambassadors (Office Depot Newburgh)

5:30 pm Mixer (Blue Martini, Middletown)

20 8:00am Trade Show/EXPO Informational Seminar (Larkin Room)

7:27 am Membership Breakfast (The Fountains Middletown)

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

12:00 pm Small Business Webinar

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29 8:00 am PR/Marketing Committee (Montgomery Room)

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Upcoming Orange County Chamber of Commerce Events August 9

Webinar Free 12:00 p.m. “How to Use Webinars to Promote Your Business” Presenter: Edison Guzman, A & E Advertising and Web Design

August 16

Informational Session 9:00-11:00 a.m. “How to Do Business with Orange County” Orange County Emergency Services Center, Goshen Presenters: Jim Burpoe, OC Commissioner of General Services, and other county officials

Free

August 17

Business Networking Blast 7:30-9.30 a.m. Larkin Room, Chamber Business Center, Montgomery

$5 members in advance

August 19

EXPO “Show and Sell” Seminar 8:00-9:00 a.m. Larkin Room, Chamber Business Center, Montgomery Presenter: Jill Varricchio, Concept Promotions/D&D Mailing Sponsor: Key Bank

Free (to EXPO exhibitors)

Membership Breakfast 7:27-9:00 a.m. The Fountains, Middletown “Update on Orange County Hospitals” Speakers: Scott Batulis, CEO, Orange Regional Medical Center; Phillip Patterson, CEO, Bon Secours Charity Health System; Allan Atzrott, CEO, St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital Sponsor: Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union

$25 members in advance

Mixer

Free

August 23

August 25

5:30-7:30 p.m. Blue Martini, Middletown Sponsor: Boys and Girls Clubs of Wallkill and Pine Bush Co-host: Orange County Young Professionals

Mix it up with members of Dutchess Regional Chamber

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You don’t want to miss the first annual Chamber Partnership Night on Thursday, September 8 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Billy Joe’s Ribworks in Newburgh. You’ll have the opportunity to network with members of the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce and enjoy Billy Joe’s incredible food. A cash bar will be available. Sponsors for the mixer include Advance Testing Company, Janitronics Facility Services, Riverside Bank and St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital. There is no admission cost, but reservations should be made by calling 457-9700 or 454-1700, ext. 1000.

Discover the value of webinars

$50 (non-EXPO exhibitors)

$30 members at the door $50 non-members

Make reservations online at www.orangeny.com, call (457-9700), fax (457-8799) or mail (with check if appropriate) to: The Orange County Chamber of Commerce, 30 Scott’s Corners Drive, Montgomery, NY 12549 or e-mail roseannb@orangeny.com.

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Wrap up the summer in style Our annual “End of Summer” mixer will be held on Thursday, August 25 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Blue Martini, 14 Crystal Run Crossing in Middletown. The mixer is co-hosted by the Orange County Young Professionals and sponsored by the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Town of Wallkill and Pine Bush. Admission is free, but reservations are appreciated and can be made by calling Roseann at 457-9700 or visiting www.orangeny.com.

On Tuesday, August 9 at 12:00 noon, the Chamber’s Small Business Committee will host a webinar on “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.

Visit 200 businesses all at once The region’s largest and best business trade show will held on Wednesday, September 14 at Anthony’s Pier 9 in New Windsor. The Orange County Chamber of Commerce EXPO 2011, featuring 200 booths, will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a mixer for exhibitors and members only from 5:00-7:00 p.m. If you haven’t reserved your booth, don’t wait any longer. Booths are still $495 each and small businesses (five or fewer employees) can share a booth. Key Bank is the Title Sponsor for this year’s EXPO. Major sponsors for EXPO are: Entrepreneurial Assistance Program; Galleria at Crystal Run; Mount Saint Mary College; Orange Benefits Partners; Provident Bank; and SCORE Counselors to America’s Small Business. CDPHP is the Business Idol sponsor. Media sponsors are: Clear Channel Radio of the Hudson Valley, Fox Radio, HVBiz, Hudson Valley Business Journal, Hudson Valley Parent Magazine, MidHudsonNews.com, The Sentinel, Times Community Newspapers of the Hudson Valley and the Times Herald-Record. More information is available by contacting Roseann at 845457-9700, visiting www.orangeny.com or e-mailing roseannb@orangeny.com. Booths are reserved on a first come, first served basis.

EXPO ‘SHOW AND SELL’ SEMINAR Plan to attend the special August 19 seminar from 8:00-9:00 a.m. in the Larkin Room at the Chamber. In addition to finding out more about EXPO 2011 on September 14, you will hear from marketing expert Jill Varricchio (Concept Promotions/D&D Mailing) on how to maximize your participation in ANY trade show. Admission for EXPO exhibitors is free. For non-EXPO exhibitors, it’s $50, which will go toward the cost of a booth if you register for EXPO at the August 19 seminar. Reserve for the seminar at www.orangeny.com or by calling Roseann at 457-9700.

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Member Spotlight ENTERPRISE FLEET MANAGEMENT Wayne, NJ Enterprise Fleet Management is a full-service fleet management company for businesses with mid-size fleets. Enterprise helps businesses reduce overall fleet holding costs with services including vehicle acquisition and resale, financing, aftermarket equipment and maintenance programs, as well as fuel management, risk management, registration and reporting. In addition to winning the 2009 American Business Award for Environmental Responsibility Program of the Year, Enterprise supports a comprehensive set of environmental initiatives. Enterprise has been recognized with the ASE “Blue Seal of Excellence” award for 12 consecutive years. For information, visit www.efleets.com or call 1-877-23-FLEET. PLANNED PARENTHOOD MID-HUDSON VALLEY Beacon Planned Parenthood Mid-Hudson Valley is one of the region’s premier providers of comprehensive reproductive health care services and evidence-based educational programs. With health and education centers located in Goshen, Middletown and Newburgh (as well as locations in Dutchess, Ulster and Sullivan Counties), the agency is dedicated to educating and empowering individuals to make responsible choices regarding their sexuality and sexual health. Planned Parenthood also advocates for policies that promote reproductive rights for all. To connect with Planned Parenthood MidHudson Valley, call 1-800-230-PLAN, visit www.ppmhv.org, find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter. THE FAMILY RESOLUTION CENTER Chester The Family Resolution Center is an association of professionals, mediators, therapists, attorneys, forensic experts, forensic consultants

who help clients navigate through a litigation process in every minute detail of a litigated conflict, in order to support and prepare a client for court proceedings, including the provision of testimony preparation. Their primary focus is to promote therapeutic mediation, conflict resolution and confidential, non-litigated intervention in an atmosphere in which all party’s rights are protected and validated. The sanctity of the client’s legal rights and confidentiality are considered critical in all disputes. Services are provided to adults, children, individuals and families. Call 469-5588 24 hours a day, seven days a week. UPS STORE #3406 Middletown The UPS Store in Middletown has been providing superior shipping and small business logistical services for nearly 14 years. We offer direct UPS shipping rates to our customers with no surcharge (unlike our competition). Other services include: full-service B&W and color copies, mail and package receiving, freight shipping, packaging services and supplies, office supplies, binding, laminating and much more. Are you a teacher? If so, then stop in and let our friendly staff take care of all your classroom copying needs and receive special discounts with our “Teacher Appreciation Card.” For information, call 703-1749 or visit 680 Route 211 East in the Appliance City Plaza. MARKETPLACE TODAY Chester Marketplace Today has been serving the Orange County community since 1984 with five regional editions all delivered via the US mail. Our distribution to over 87,500 homes and businesses offers you residential as well as commercial exposure. We can deliver your advertising message with display ads in our publications or direct mail to zip codes of your choice. We continuously maintain a 75% retention ratio of advertisers, many of which have been success-

fully promoting their business with Marketplace for over 20 years. Our total market coverage to defined consumer markets effectively offers distribution to the zip codes best suited to provide new customers for you. Call 469-4000. ASPIRE 4 LIFE, INC., COUNSELING AND COACHING SERVICES New Hampton Aspire 4 Life is a coaching and consulting service which focuses on facilitating the process of catapulting the vision for your business to unprecedented success. We recognize that in this era of rapid change, businesses require innovative methods in which to formulate lasting change. Through the qualities of integrity, innovation and excellence, we partner with your organization to design an innovative strategic plan, and we assist you through to implementation. The consulting and training of your leadership and line staff help take your vision for your business and make it a reality. Call 2064604 or visit www.Aspire4Life.com. 12TH ROCK MINISTRIES Middletown 12th Rock Ministries is a non-profit organization which partners with local churches to offer sports programs and events with a focus on bringing to life positive characteristics and self-esteem in every child. Promoting learning, enhancing skills, good sportsmanship and having fun, not emphasizing scoreboard and standings. A great way for kids to learn teamwork and respect for authority. 12th Rock facilitates Upward basketball, Upward soccer and summer day camps. This year and in years to come, 12th Rock is facilitating a summer sleep-away camp from August 21-26. Visit www.12throck. org for details and registration. Building on the rock of Jesus Christ by teaching Godly values and discipline. AVC HEARING AID CENTER Middletown Our family business was founded by Peter A. Meci in 1972. The Meci family has always agreed on fitting the most current state of the

art hearing aids. Our staff is polite and always willing to take the time to listen to clients. Our latest state-of-the-art hearing aid is Starkey’s Wi Series, the most advanced hearing aid on the market, featuring our latest noise reduction and speech preservation system. It virtually eliminates buzzing and whistling. It is designed to deliver incredible sound clarity even in the noisiest situations. We do repairs, adjustments and all services. Norman V. Meci is a Board Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist. Call 342-5636 or visit www.avchearing.com. NEW LEVEL HOME INSPECTION CORP. Monroe Whether you’re buying or selling a home, having a professional home inspection from a leading home inspection company will give you peace of mind and assist you in a fair and smooth transaction. We take great pride in every inspection. Our inspection services include: pre-purchase, new construction, new construction warranty expiration and investor property/ multi-unit housing. We also have a Seller Certified Home Program (Pre-Listing Inspection) allowing potential buyers to have instant access to an inspection report of the property. For more information, visit www.newlevelhomeinspection.com or call Mark at 548-3181. STORY BOOK FARM ART SCHOOL Walden Don’t “fall” behind in developing your own or your child’s creative potential. Experience the joy of creating art in quaint country setting. Our stone art studio, gardens and barn offer a peaceful setting where students enjoy their experience while developing skills to their greatest potential. Give your child the gift of exploring their creativity through art. An award winning artist is the teacher with over 27 years of experience. Don’t miss out. Register today! Classes start the end of September. Call 778-2304 or visit www.Storybookfarmartschool.com. r

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Health notes Help thank our military

Please join us in thanking our local service men and women by supporting the 3rd Stewart Military Appreciation Day Picnic, to be held on Sunday, September 18 (picnic NOT open to the public). Your donation will help support a wonderful family-day picnic for the members of the New York Air National Guard and the US Marines stationed at Stewart and their families. This is a simple, tangible way to acknowledge our military families and to let them know that you appreciate their many sacrifices. Donations of any amount are greatly appreciated. When you donate $25 or more, your name will be added to a printed list that will be included in program materials for the day. The Military Appreciation Day Picnic is exclusively for military families working at Stewart Air base. This event is not open to the public. Your tax deductible donation can be made online at www.cfoc-ny.org . Or you may mail your check payable to Community Foundation – 2011 Military Appreciation Day Fund, to CCA – ATTN: SWF Military Picnic, 330 Meadow Avenue, Newburgh, NY 12550. This event is being organized and hosted by the business community of the Hudson Valley region.

SUNY Orange will join forces with the American Red Cross for a summer blood drive from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 3 in the Fireplace Lounge, located in the Shepard Student Center on the college’s Middletown campus. All donors will receive a coupon for one free box of chocolate-dipped fruit, courtesy of Edible Arrangements. All donors will also be entered in a drawing to receive one of two $250 VISA gift cards. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins will be accepted. To schedule an appointment, call 341-4870. In late April, Lou Heimbach, Chair of Orange Regional Medical Center’s Board of Directors, accepted the keys to the new medical center located at 707 East Main Street in Middletown. The new Orange Regional Medical Center is the first hospital to be built in the state of New York in over 20 years. It is scheduled to open this summer. ORMC will consolidate its two existing campuses, Arden Hill and Horton, into the new 600,000+ SF facility situated on 61 acres at the intersection of Route 17 and I84 in the Town of Wallkill. A special website, www.ormcnewhospital.org, has been launched with all the information. In other ORMC news, two nurses, Christopher Costello and Linda Prioleau, were honored at the 2011 1199SEIU League Nurse of Distinction Awards ceremony held in New York City. St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital announces the promotion of Jill Barton to Vice President of Finance, and the addition of Maureen Doran as Vice President of Planning and Business Development. Barton has been with SLCH for 25 years. The hospital’s recent golf outing raised more than $175,000 and was attended by more than 200 business leaders and community members. SLCH’s Center for Sleep Medicine has been granted accreditation by the American Academy for Sleep Medicine. The hospital has also received the American Heart Association’s Get with the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. Robert S. Ross, SLCH Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, is the recipient of this

year’s Regent’s Award in the Senior Healthcare

of specialists.

The American Cancer Society honored long-time local volunteers at its recent Birthday Bash Gala Celebration in Newburgh. Pictured (from left) are: Dr. Michael Maresca, American Cancer Society Regional Board member; Wendy Stickley-Ocker, American Cancer Society Manager of Patient and Family Services; gala honoree Cheryl Fischer of Newburgh; and John Manna, American Cancer Society Regional Board President. Not pictured: gala honoree Anita Manley of Newburgh. .

Executive Award category by the American College of Healthcare Executives. Nancy Bowman, Lab Supervisor, was selected the hospital’s Star of the Month for June. She has been with SLCH since 2008. Dr. Maria Perla J. Andin, formerly a solo practitioner in New Windsor, has joined the Horizon Family Medical Group. Dr. Andin has practiced in the region since 1996. The Horizon Family Medical Group includes family medicine practitioners, as well as a broad range

The American Cancer Society (ACS) has opened a new office at 121 Executive Drive in New Windsor. ACS staff from throughout the Hudson Valley will be consolidated into the New Windsor location, which will serve Orange, Dutchess, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan and Ulster counties. The office will house more than 20 employees. For information, call 1-800227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org. r

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Anniversaries Congratulations to the following members who are celebrating special membership anniversaries in August: 30 Years Foti Flowers at Yuess Gardens 20 Years American Painting of Orange & Rockland, Inc. Chromalloy Middletown

Education notes Are you looking to start a new career or make a career change? Get the education you need at Ridley-Lowell Business & Technical Institute in Poughkeepsie. Programs include medical, electrical, computer/IT, cosmetology, esthetics, accounting, legal and more. Job placement assistance and financial aid are available. For information, call 471-0300 or visit www. ridley.edu. SUNY Orange has named Heather Perfetti, former Vice President of Instructional Affairs at Allegany College of Maryland, the new Vice President for Academic Affairs. She replaces Richard Heppner, who served as the college’s Vice President for Academic Affairs for the past three years and is retiring following 27 years as a member of the SUNY Orange faculty and administration. SUNY Orange Engineer-

ing Professor John Wolbeck has received international recognition for his contributions to a research paper on land-based ecosystems and the climate. The paper received the Norbert Gerbier-MUMM International Award, presented by the World Meteorological Association. The Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan has awarded over $96,000 in scholarships and awards to students in 25 school districts throughout the region. Eighty seven students received scholarships, all made possible through the generous donors who have established charitable funds within the Community Foundation. Since the foundation’s inception, more than $6 million in grants and scholarships have been awarded. For more information, call 769-9393 or visit www.cfoc-ny.org.

15 Years Mid Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union 10 Years Bon Secours Community Hospital Downtown Breads & Bake Shop 5 Years Accent Commercial Furniture Law Ofﬁce of David A. Brodsky Empire State Development First Reformed Church of Walden Fluffy Pups Grooming Footings, Inc. It’s On TV, L.L.C. Rand Realty Village of Walden

The Ruby Group, a Goshen-based development, consulting and construction management company, recently opened newly-reconstructed offices. Ruby Group owners Howie and Pete Berman cut the ribbon, with the help of James O’Donnell, Deputy County Executive; Jonathan Rouis, Chairman of the Sullivan County Legislature; and Dan O’Brien, Senior Vice President for Membership at the Orange County Chamber.

Are you Orange County’s next Business Idol? If you are a small business owner (fewer than 10 employees) – and a Chamber member -- who is looking for a tremendous promotional boost for your business, read on! The Orange County Chamber of Commerce PR/Marketing Committee is hosting the Sixth Annual Orange County Business Idol competition. Simply send in an application and if your submission is selected, you will be one of the finalists who will compete to win an extraordinary grand prize for your business. CDPHP is this year’s Business Idol sponsor. Finalists will compete onsite at the Wednesday, September 14 Orange County Chamber EXPO at Anthony’s Pier 9 in New Windsor. The lucky winner will receive a grand prize worth more than $15,000 that will include: a free one-year Chamber membership; free booth at EXPO 2012; three free inserts in The Business Viewpoint (a $1,125 value); a complimentary consultation session with the PR/Marketing Committee, and much more! All EXPO exhibitors (who are selected as finalists) will be eligible to compete in the Business Idol competition free of charge. There is a $25 fee for all other participants. An application form will be included in the mailing to members of the August Business Viewpoint. Watch your mail and your e-mail for more information, or contact Ellen Daley at the Chamber at 845-457-9700 or ellend@ orangeny.com. A limited number of presentation slots are available, so applications should be submitted as soon as possible.

New County Economic Development Guide available Media Two, a division of Hudson Valley and Westchester magazines, has just published the 2011-2012 Official Economic Development Guide for Orange County. This glossy, four-color publication is available at the Orange County Chamber office at 30 Scott’s Corners Drive, Montgomery. Feel free to pick up a copy any weekday between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

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New members 12th Rock Ministries, Inc. Greg Jaloszynski 680 Route 211, Suite 3B-167 Middletown, NY 10941 (845) 692-9092 Human Service Organizations Allstate Security, Inc. James D. LaPenna P.O. Box 87 Montgomery, NY 12549 (845) 457-9884 Security/Alarm/Video Surveillance Best Buy Mobile Mark Barone 1 Galleria Drive, Space # D-101 Middletown, NY 10940 (845) 264-3282 Telecommunications Big Value Wines & Spirits Sal Grippi 374 Windsor Highway - Big V Shopping Plaza Vails Gate, NY 12584 (845) 562-9445 Wines and Liquors Billy Joe’s Ribworks Michael Bonura 26 Front Street Newburgh, NY 12550 (845) 565-1560 Restaurants Elise Lynch, Agility & Obedience Training for Dogs Elise Lynch

991 County Route 12 New Hampton, NY 10958 (845) 355-6555 Animal Services/Supplies Families of War Vets Steve Neuhaus 65 Liberty Street Monticello, NY 12701 (845) 469-7000 Human Service Organizations Family Promise of the Mid-Hudson Valley, Inc. Mark R. Douyard 44 Balmville Avenue Newburgh, NY 12551 (203) 260-4486 Human Service Organizations Fuji Japanese Steakhouse Jay Yang 1 North Galleria Drive, Suite 145 Middletown, NY 10941 (845) 692-8881 Restaurants J & SV Realty Eileen Vogt 5 Janice Drive Middletown, NY 10941 (843) 424-1202 Real Estate Jennifer Fuller, American Sign Language Interpreter Jennifer Fuller 154 East Main Street

Walden, NY 12586 (845) 633-2270 Health Care and Related Services

Walden, NY 12586 (845) 567-9548 Child Care/Preschool/Services

Know My No’s, Allergy Reminder Bracelets Amy Garner 22 Webster Court Monroe, NY 10950 (845) 641-4428 Health Care and Related Services

Scotty’s Country Kitchen, Inc. Scott Thornton 41 Soons Circle New Hampton, NY 10958 (845) 374-2510 Bakeries and Related Products

Middletown Community Health Center Theresa Maloney 21 Orchard Street Middletown, NY 10940 (845) 343-7614 Health Care and Related Services

The Golf Club at Mansion Ridge David Birnbaum 1292 Orange Turnpike Monroe, NY 10950 (845) 782-7888 Golf

New Level Home Inspection Corp. Mark Romer 32 Prospect Street Monroe, NY 10950 (845) 548-3181 Home/Building Inspection

The Interactive Museum Barbara Holtzman 23 Center Street Middletown, NY 10940 (845) 344-3131 Art/Foundry/Gallery/Theater/Museum

Richard’s Appliance Service Deborah Buono 21 Deer Path Road Tuxedo, NY 10987 (845) 351-5257 Appliances - Sales/Services

Tops Cleaners Andy Hong 367 Windsor Highway, Suite 800 New Windsor, NY 12553 (845) 565-5960 Dry Cleaners/Laundry & Related Services

Rolling V Phil Valone P.O. Box 110 South Fallsburg, NY 12779 (845) 434-0511 Transportation

Worldwide Express Tina Ricci 1 Executive Boulevard Suffern, NY 10901 (845) 623-6320 Mailing/Shipping Services r

School Time Children’s Center Ellen Prager 469 Coldenham Road

Bring your dancing shoes!

Ball Metal Beverage Container Corp. recently celebrated the 40th anniversary of its Wallkill plant on Ballard Road in Middletown. Pictured during the open house held to celebrate the milestone are (from left) Ball employees George Trautlien and Kevin Kohinke.

Last year’s “Dance with the Chamber Stars” was such a great event that six sponsors have already returned to support this year’s dance, to be held at Mount Saint Mary College’s Hudson Hall on Friday evening, September 23. DeRienzo & Rossi, C.P.A.s and Eastern Alloys are Silver Sponsors, and Valuation Consultants, Milt Ritter Insurance, William A. Smith & Son and Croll Productive Synergy are Orange Sponsors. A variety of sponsorships, all of which include tickets to the event, are still available. Anyone who is interested should contact Karen at 457-9700 or karens@ orangeny.com. Everyone is invited to this affordable evening of fun, food and drinks, music and dancing, 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? The dancers will be there courtesy of Strictly Ballroom and Tango Under the Tent. Not only that, anyone who arrives at 6:00 p.m. will receive a free dance lesson. Music will be provided by DMU Music. Admission for the dance, at only $25 per person, includes a buffet with pasta bar, salads, beer, wine, soda, dessert and coffee. Make your reservation now by visiting www.orangeny.com or calling Roseann at 457-9700. Space is limited.

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Member Renewals

Janitronics Facility Services, CIMS Certified GB with Honors

Pets Alive Animal Sanctuary

Junior League of Orange County, Inc.

Post Material Handling, Inc.

Katheryn DeClerck, Realtor, Better Homes and Gardens

Profex, Inc.

Keith Nowak Contracting

Quality Lawns

Polonia Development & Preservation Services Co.

A & S Slate Roofing, Inc.

Darlene C. Burke, L.C.S.W.

A Plus Painting

Day Seckler, L.L.P.

Action Toward Independence

Daytona Driving School

Aegis Design, Joseph L. Fucci, Architect

Derrer & Sons Repair Service, Inc.

AFCO AvPorts Management, L.L.C.

DP Sales Pro

Airtight Insulation Company

Dr. Squeegee Window Cleaning

Allstate Security, Inc.

Durants Tents and Events

Alpha Tech

Electric, Incorporated

Lakes Road Glass

Alvin Slaughter Music

Ellen Barrett, Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty

Levinson, Reineke & Ornstein, P.C.

Schlesinger’s Steak House/Hudson Valley Cigars

Loughran’s Restaurant/Lounge

Scotty’s Country Kitchen, Inc.

EM Communications

M.R.H. Equipment Services

Superior Telephone Systems

ATM Ready, L.L.C.

ENAP, Inc.

Mark O’Keefe Contracting

TD Bank

Balchem Corporation

Esper Jewelers

Mary Kay

Technical Calibration Labs, Inc.

Beautiful People

Fellenzer Engineering, L.L.P.

Mehlon Trucking, Inc.

Thalle Industries, Inc.

Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Orange County, New York, Inc.

Firescapes Fireplace & Patio, Corp.

MHR International, L.L.C.

The Golf Club at Mansion Ridge

Flowers By David Anthony

Big Value Wines & Spirits

The Interactive Museum

G.W’s American Burgers/Colonial Lanes

Michael F. Pomarico Co., L.L.C. Custom Home Builder

Boss Construction Co., Inc.

Garling Dykstra Group

Microtel Inn & Suites

Bread of Life Assembly of God

Timothy Thomas Fitzgerald & Associates, Inc.

George M. Carroll, Inc.

Bridges Over Time

Gina Prokosch Cook, D.D.S.

Broadway Tailors

Gloria Smith Public Relations

C.R. Wolfe Heating Corporation

Goldinson Corp.

Canus Major Services, Inc.

Goliath Properties, L.L.C.

Carmela’s Pizzeria & Restaurant

Goodwill Church

Carol Temporaries

Greenway Environmental Services

CDPHP

Hampton Inn Hotel Newburgh

Cellex Building Services, Inc.

Hannawalt Construction, L.L.C.

Christopher J. Byrne, C.P.A.

Harkins Associates

Competitive Power Ventures, L.L.C.

Heather’s Childs Place, Ltd.

Conservco Instrument Maintenance, Inc.

Hudson Valley Audio Visual

Cophysics Corporation

Hudson Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America

Core Web Solutions

Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp.

Courtyard by Marriott Middletown

Hudson Valley Planning & Preservation

Croll Productive Synergy

IHOP (International House of Pancakes) #4778

Cutting Edge Hair Salon

J & F Restaurant, Inc.

Daley Print and Web Solutions

Jackson Hewitt Tax Service

American Septic Service A Truly Green Septic Service

New website advertising opportunities A limited number of premium advertising spaces will soon be available on the Chamber website. Elizabeth Ryan, WebLink International’s Marketing Consultant, will be working with the Chamber to consult with members on the best marketing opportunities at www. orangeny.com. Beginning in mid-August, Elizabeth will contact members to set up appoint-

ments for August 29, September 1 and 2 to explain this special, limited time offer. Any member who would like to contact Elizabeth prior to that time can reach her at 317-872-3909, ext. 140 or Elizabeth. ryan@weblinkinternational.com. Get invested in new technology to promote your business and the community. The great prices will be available for a limited time only.

Kelly’s Party Rental Kevin Moore Builders Kittatinny Canoes, Kayaks & Rafts Kristt Kelly Office Systems Corporation

Mid Hudson Online Marketing Middletown Community Health Center Mid Hudson Neon Signs, L.L.C. Millennium Pipeline Company, L.L.C. Moondog Pictures Multimedia Service Center Nagpal Dental Associates, P.C. Nandor Technologies, Inc. NeoCurve, L.L.C. Newburgh Enlarged City School District Newburgh Jewish Community Center, Inc. Nutritional Basics Orange County Animal Emergency Service Orange County Association of Realtors OxyMagic, The “Greener” Floor, Upholstery & Carpet Cleaner Pacos Construction Parse3

Quality Decks Quick Roll Leaf Mfg. Co., Inc. Robert C. Komstedt Drafting Rob’s Plumbing & Heating Royal T Title Agency, Inc.

The Pet Barber, Mobile Grooming Spa Tops Cleaners Torches on the Hudson Tracking Systems, Inc. Tree of Life Landscape UPS Store #3406 VALUCHARGE/VALUOFFICE Vision Service Plan Walden Savings Bank WAMC Northeast Public Radio Washingtonville Pediatrics, P.C. West Point Tours, Inc. Willcare Winding Hills Golf Club & Restaurant Woodbury Sanitary Sewage Disposal Yosef Bernstein Youngest Brother Restaurant Youngsville Custom Kitchens

Want to reach nearly 200,000 readers every month? Advertise in The Business Viewpoint. Special rates for Orange County Chamber of Commerce members.

For more information, call Mary Ann Butler at 845-346-3252.

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