Chamber Connection #4 2015

4TH QUARTER 2015

76th YEAR

Get EXPO Ready for Spring with the WVCC

Officers PRESIDENT MECHELLE CASCIOTTA Kitchen & Bath Works Warwick Valley Appliances VICE PRESIDENT WAYNE PATTERSON Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty

TREASURER MARY MCCLURG Sterling National Bank SECRETARY SUSAN RONGA Greater Hudson Bank IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT DOUGLAS STAGE Stage & Nathans LLP

Directors Executive Director MICHAEL A. JOHNDROW KATHIE AUSTIN Kathie Austin Photography

MARY MCCLURG Sterling National Bank

JEAN BEATTIE Alteva

JAMES MEZZETTI Myles Wealth Financial Services

SHERRY BUKOVCAN Mary Kay Cosmetics

WAYNE PATTERSON Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty

CARYN BURKE Newtek Business Partners

STEVE PENNINGS Pennings Farm Market

MECHELLE CASCIOTTA Kitchen & Bath Works Warwick Valley Appliances

JOHN REDMAN Union Square Group Ltd

ELIZABETH CASSIDY Law Office of Elizabeth Cassidy PLLC

THOMAS ROBERTS Ye Olde Warwick Book Shoppe

JANIS CLAPOFF Crystal Springs Spa & Resort

SUSAN RONGA Greater Hudson Bank

KIM CORKUM Regal Homes & Properties

KIM STARKS Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty

JANINE DETHMERS Corporate Impressions GARRETT DURLAND Seely & Durland, Inc. RYAN HANSEN Crossfit Warwick KATIE JONKOSKI ShopRite Supermarkets, Inc.

TAYLOR STERLING WTBQ Radio CHRISTY TUPER Crystal Springs Spa & Resort LISA WEISBROD Warwick Historical Society

BRIAN LEACH Warwick Valley School District Superintendent

KRISTEN WEISS KAWInteractive

Office Assistant BEA ARNER

Office Manager SARAH ARMAND

The Chamber Connection is published by

THE WARWICK VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Chamber Caboose, South Street Post Office Box 202, Warwick, New York 10990

Phone: (845) 986-2720 Fax: (845) 986-6982 Email: info@warwickcc.org Web: www.warwickcc.org Newsletter: NINA KANNON PREPRESS SERVICES Printed by: WARWICK PRESS

Corporate Sponsors

The Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce will host its Ninth Annual Community Showcase (formerly known as EXPO) on Saturday, April 2, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Warwick Valley Middle School. This event will showcase area businesses—both store-front and home-based—to provide a vibrant celebration of local products and services, as well as networking opportunities for participants. Non-profit organizations are invited to exhibit and are eligible for a special non-profit rate of $150, which is new to the venue this year. The chamber is also bringing back the popular $1000 give-a-way raffle to one lucky public attendee.

Members that register prior to January 25 will receive 10% off their registration fee.

As of January 26, the registration fee will increase to $235 for Chamber members, and $300-plus-membership fees for non-members. This non-member fee includes a one year chamber membership.

Take Advantage of the Chamber’s Experience

• The event showcases the “Who’s Who” in the Warwick Valley area business community. Take part in it.

• Make face-to-face contact with potential customers, including fellow vendors.

• Host demonstrations and workshops to get handson interactions and create relationships with customers.

• Enjoy a golden opportunity to market and sell your products and services.

• Take advantage of the available WiFi access to enhance your show experience.

Enjoy the 2016 Community Showcase Features

• $1,000 give-a-way to one public attendee’s a sure way to increase public foot traffic!

• Complimentary exhibitor-only Business Mixer allows you to network with other exhibitors, get booth setup advice, and make life-long friendships.

• Assistance in unloading and reloading of vendor booth material is available.

• Savor the FREE full breakfast on behalf of fellow member ShopRite of Warwick.

• An exhibitor pre-show vendor-to-vendor opportunity is open to you from 9:00am to 10:00am the day of showcase.

Please call the Chamber office (845) 986-2720 or go to www.warwickcc.org/EXPO for early registration. The Warwick Valley Chamber not only encourages and supports new and existing businesses, but offers professional opportunities; facilitates new partnerships; offers networking opportunities; and promotes social, educational, and business growth.

January 5

Power Networking Luncheon Coquito, 11:30am-1:30pm

January 8

Board of Directors Meeting Mt. Alverno, 8:00am-9:00am

January 21

After Hours Business Mixer Millspaugh Furniture 5:30pm-7:30pm

February 3

Expresso Morning Mixer Greater Hudson Bank 7:30am-9:30am

February 5

Board of Directors Meeting Mt. Alverno, 8:00am-9:00am

February 18

After Hours Business Mixer Village Billiards 5:30pm-7:30pm

March 4

Board of Directors Meeting Mt. Alverno, 8:00am-9:00am

March 9

Power Networking Dinner Silvio’s Italian Villa 5:30pm-7:30pm

March 23

After Hours Business Mixer Microtel, 5:30pm-7:30pm

April 2

Community Showcase 2016 Warwick Valley Middle School 10:00am-4:00pm

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Letter from the Chamber President

by Mechelle Casciotta, Kitchen & Bath Works; Warwick Valley Appliances

Hard to believe we are heading into 2016! First, a big thank you goes out to last year’s Executive Board members Doug Stage, Jeff Reilly, Deb Giuliani, Wayne Patterson, Susan Ronga and Sherry Bukovcan for their fine work. Of course I am excited to be working alongside this year’s executive team consisting of Wayne, Susan, Doug and Mary McClurg.

As most of you know I am co-owner of Kitchen & Bath Works and Warwick Valley Appliances. However, you may not know that I’ve been an active member in Warwick Valley Rotary for nine years, served on the June Tent Party HospitalRotary board in previous years, and this will be my seventh year on the Board of Directors for our Chamber.

It is an honor for the Chamber to serve the Warwick Valley business community.

Through business development, community development, and membership services, the Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce serves as the primary business and community leader in Warwick Valley. The WVCC is also unique in that we are the only local organization whose mission is to further bolster Warwick Valley as one of the premier places in which to live and do business. If you are a visitor to the community, we encourage you to patronize the businesses which have helped strengthen and serve our community in multiple ways as participating members of the Chamber.

We take a pointed interest in the success of our local businesses; we care if folks are dining in our restaurants, customers are making purchases in our retail stores, and clients are seeking assistance from our professional services. It is the Chamber’s number one priority to ensure that both residents and out-of-town customers are taking advantage of the wide number of services our businesses have to offer. Anyone who knows me knows that I’ve been a longtime advocate of “keeping it local”. In addition, I’ve been involved in community participation for school and other local activities.

Kitchen & Bath Works and Warwick Valley Appliances have donated $10,000+ to our local schools and community fundraisers since opening our doors ten years ago.

The Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to ensuring our town continues to be a premier place in which to live and do business. My main objective as President is to continue this plan of action by focusing our efforts on the following:

• Building a Strong Local Economy

• Promoting the Community by becoming a ‘Unity of Community”

• Providing Networking and Business Development Opportunities I feel it both a privilege and an honor to be able to be a part of this great community we all call “home” and look forward to serving in 2016 and working together with my Chamber colleagues to strengthen Warwick’s diverse range of businesses and community based activities. Please feel free to contact me at (845) 988-5522 or kitchenandbathworks@yahoo.com at anytime to share your ideas and suggestions to make our Chamber even that much stronger.

Go Green for Vets

Change one light to green and help shine a light on America’s veterans with the Green Team Home Selling System.

The national promotion was designed to encourage people to celebrate Veterans Day by changing one light to green in a visible location and keep it glowing every day as a symbol of support for our veterans. The Green Team would not only display green spot lights but would distribute a few hundred or so to anyone who requested one. The Bielings, owners of Roe Brothers in Florida, NY, came to the rescue by ordering, then donating boxes of green bulbs. “It’s important to honor our veterans,” said Green, “This is one way to show them our support.”

March 5 Comedy Night

Join the Warwick Foundation for Excellence in Learning for WFEL’s 2016 Comedy Night Fundraiser, Saturday March 5 at Jester’s Comedy Club in Chester. Jester’s is generously donating 25% of all admissions to WFEL. You are invited to come out with your friends for some laughs while supporting our schools. This is an adult-only evening with headliner comedian! Tickets will be available through the Jester’s website http://jesterscomedyclubny.com/tickets. html (scroll down to the fifth of March).

For $25 each, doors open 8:00pm with tricky tray. Show starts 9:00pm. Like us on Facebook for more events and updates: www.facebook.com/WFELNY/!

Exhibitions, Concerts, Workshops Planned for Gallery in 2016

The Amity Gallery, 110 Newport Bridge Road, Warwick, New York, offers exciting events and art exhibitions for the enjoyment of the community. The gallery is closed for January and February but beginning in March 2016 will feature outstanding artists and performers commencing with local artist Robert Lundy. In April, Michael Cosimano will show his work, followed in May by Roslyn Fassett and Linda Nadas.

Concerts, art shows, workshops and more are planned. Please visit the facebook page or website: www.amitygallery110. wordpress.com for updates.

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From the Caboose

by Executive Director Michael Johndrow

Our seventy-sixth year as a chamber was significant indeed. Fifty-five ribbon cuttings and eighty-seven new businesses made this one special! As your Executive Director, I’d like to extend a sincere thank you for your continuing and growing support as both sponsors and members of the Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce. I love the energy, the interconnections that develop from our networking, and the friendships that evolve as a result of the very special chemistry that is evident in this beautiful area of ours. We are strong…and as I am fond of reminding you, the “biggest little Chamber in Orange County!”

I have a remarkable staff, without which I would be lost in the many details and events that make up our busy calendar. Sarah Armand, my wonderful office manager, is essential to the success of our organization. Our new and very talented office assistant, Bea Arner, completes the team. I do not forget to be grateful on a daily basis. Honorable mention always goes to my dedicated Board of Directors who do a terrific job of representing all of you in the decision making process. Not only has the Chamber grown over the years, its member benefits have increased as well. In a constant attempt to keep up with the new millennium demands of social media and staying connected in general, we are proud to offer the following:

Free Facebook Marketing Free Website Directory Listing

Free Website Event Listings Free newsletter Articles

Free Weekly Calendar Listings Free Live Radio Spots

Low Cost Visitor Guide Inclusion Low Cost Power Networking Events

Low Cost Business Mixers Optional Inclusion in Major Annual Events We want to continue to serve you in the best way possible. It is time to increase our membership dues to meet that goal. You will be receiving notice after the first of the year and we are confident that you will understand that this is in all our best interests. Our priorities as we jump into 2016 are placing an emphasis on shopping local and increasing Tourism to support our businesses here in the Warwick Valley. I wish all a very happy and prosperous new year – let’s keep up the forward momentum. We are pleased to offer a multitude of events for our members- please attend when time allows, or perhaps send a representative on your behalf. Please make sure you review our “Dates to Remember” on the front of the newsletter as well as keeping an eye on our weekly blasts and event calendar on our website! We’ve been busy with all the events in the last three months:

October • 27th Annual Applefest

• “Expresso” Morning Mixer – Roe Brothers, Inc

• Halloween Evening Mixer – Pennings Farm Market & Pub

November • 76th Annual Membership Event – Warwick Valley Country Club

December • Holiday Evening Business Mixer – Kites Restaurant at Crystal Springs Ribbon Cuttings • Sugar Shack – 5 Year Anniversary

• Capacity Coverage – 1 Year Anniversary in Warwick

• Edward Lynch / Raymond James Financial – 1 Year Anniversary

• Pedal Power – Grand Opening Warwick Location

• Leonard G. Episcopio – Building Renovation

• Craft Beer Cellar – 1 Year Anniversary

• Ye Olde Warwick Book Shoppe – Grand Opening – Greenwood Lake

• Optimum Performance Physical Therapy – 15 Year Anniversay

• Halligans Public House – 10 Year Anniversary

• Lotus Yoga Loft – Grand Opening

• Wolfie’s of Warwick – Grand Opening

• Applewood Winery & Distillery – New product introduction

• Access Physical Therapy – Grand Opening - Warwick Thank you for being members of our Chamber. We are here every day to help you promote your business and please take advantage of our many benefits. We do a monthly free new member luncheon explaining what and how to use our services. You are all welcome to join us, just call the office.

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Chamber of Commerce New Member Luncheons

by Sherry Bukovcan, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Membership Chairperson

Our new members’ luncheon for the month of November was held at Kites restaurant at the beautiful Crystal Springs (Mineral Spa) Resort in Vernon, New Jersey. The cozy atmosphere, complete with an inviting fireplace and large elegant granite bar, makes this a a warm and wonderful place to dine with friends and family any day of the week. Besides their delicious food, great children’s menu, and variety of cocktails, Kites provides fun weekend evenings with DJ and dancing. Located at 2 Chamonix Drive, they also provide babysitting service on site.

St. Anthony Community Hospital, part of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network | Bon Secours Charity Health System, hosted our December luncheon in the Greenbrier Room at the Mount Alverno Center. This assisted living facility is bright, well-maintained, and has such a friendly and cheerful staff. Residents have multiple residence options, even a small apartment with a living room and a separate bedroom and bathroom. A delicious variety of foods was prepared for us by the very talented and knowledgeable chef Director Marc Brezina. Mount Alverno is located at 20 Grand Street in Warwick, New York. On behalf of the Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce, I’d like to thank these establishments for their generosity.

Now’s The Time to Make a Home Inventory

by Stuart S. Durland, AAI, AINS, CPIA, Vice President Seely & Durland, Inc.

As the daylight wanes, the temperatures fall, and winter sets in, ask yourself, what better time to do something you’ve put off forever? A home inventory, geared specifically to your higher-valued possessions, is one of the best things you can do. The worst time to try and do this inventory is after a loss. Seely & Durland Insurance would like to provide you with this quick guide to get started:

• Take digital photos of jewelry, electronics, artwork, appliances Store them on the Internet in the cloud via Drop Box, iCloud, One Drive, or SkyDrive.

• Serial numbers should be associated with the pictures, if available.

• Scan and save receipts.

• Consider a fireproof safe for items that can’t be stored in the cloud.

Last but not least, if you have any one precious item that is valued in excess of $1,000, contact Seely & Durland Insurance, 13 Oakland Avenue, Warwick (845) 986-1177 www.seely-durland.com, Trusted Choice Independent Insurance Agent, to be sure it’s properly covered. Insurance ‘floaters’ which cover a specific item are very inexpensive!

Cigars Popular with Armed Forces Overseas

A Dining Sensation

The Helm in Greenwood Lake is more than a restaurant; it’s a dining sensation.

Owners Mark Palmieri and Chef Jennifer Ableton have created a go-to restaurant for food and drink that’s drawing rave reviews every week. The Helm, 649 Jersey Avenue, overlooks the lake, but once there you will not take your eyes and lips off the food and hand-crafted drinks. “I’m only going to serve excellent drinks with excellent food,” said mixmaster Palmieri.

Stop by The Helm any Thursday through Sunday, and taste what thousands of other foodies are discovering in the Warwick Valley—a dining sensation. Call ahead (845) 477-3073. Taste Chef Ableton’s creations which range from crispy pork belly for starters, to house-smoked meats.

Add Some Sweetness

Corbett’s Cookie Bar Kitchen puts the integrity in indulgence. All of the artisan cookie bars, brownies and breakfast bars are baked right in the Railroad Avenue kitchen. Every layer is made from scratch using all-natural ingredients, a lot less sugar, and local fruit whenever possible.

Corbett’s Cookie Bar Kitchen serves locally roasted, fair trade-certified coffee, espressos, cappuccinos and lattes as well as seasonal specialty drinks like home made hot chocolate and fresh squeezed lemonade. Remember Corbett’s for your celebrations and dessert catering needs.

They’d be honored to add the sweetness to your life’s memorable occasions.

Get Out of the Cold

Blue water, white sand and swaying palm trees are just what you need to get through winter and Warwick Valley Travel can help. Warwick Valley Travel has been your hometown agency since 1996 with a staff that has a combined 140 years of travel experience ready to get you, your group or corporation, anywhere you want to go. Wonderful vacations, prompt responses, excellent customer service and the best pricing available all await you. Call (845) 986-8989 or stop by Warwick Valley Travel, 52 Main Street.

Longitude 84 of Warwick offers the finest long-filled cigars, under its hand-rolled Dos Palmas brand. Dos Palmas features Maduras, Sumatras and Connecticuts that can be shipped anywhere. The cigars are especially popular with Armed Forces’ members, and can be sent to your friends and relatives to their postings overseas. Cigars also can be custom-banded for bachelor parties and weddings. In addition, Longitude 84 offers golf merchandise under its Triple Bogey Warwick Property Sales Golf brand, specializing in golf balls, tees and luggage tags for charity golf outings.

Raynor Country Real Estate has been helping families and businesses settle in One-hundred percent of its profits go to the Warwick Valley for more than one hundred years. A full-service agency, Raynor the charities. For quality cigars and golf Country offers properties for sale or rent for families looking for apartments, items, contact Longitude 84 at Info@ farmland, homes and building lots. Centrally located at 26 Main Street, Warwick, the Longitude84.com or call Tom Phillips at women and men of Raynor Country Real Estate also offer professional services to (973) 390-5617. businesses looking to expand. Call (845) 986-1151, www.raynor-country.com.

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The Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce’s 76th Annual Award Ceremony Town of Warwick Supervisor Michael Sweeton, Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Michael Johndrow, Chamber President Douglas Stage, and Village of Warwick Mayor Michael Newhard presenting*

Outgoing President Douglas Stage

2015 Building Renovation Award given to Greater Hudson Bank

Economic Development Award given to Kennedy Company

2015 Building Renovation Award given to Warwick Valley Olive Oil Co.

Best New Construction Award given to Riehle Opticians

Volunteer of the Year John Redman

2015 Building Renovation Award given to Optimum

2015 Building Renovation Award given to UMAC

2015 Building Renovation Award given to Sweet Onion Brewhouse 2015 Building Renovation Award given to FriYo *The owners of the Candy Apple Shoppe were unable to attend the event and accept their Building Renovation Award.

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Welcome New Members

AFFINITY HEALTH PLAN Krystal Serrano 1776 Eastchester Road Bronx, NY 10461

BALLOU DESIGN Michael Dudley 46 Ten Eyck Avenue Greenwood Lake, NY 10925 BEVERAGE PLUS II Nayant Patel 17 South Street Warwick, NY 10990

BURGER KING of WARWICK / GOSHEN FOOD CORPORATION Rene Cevallos 8 Oakland Avenue Warwick, NY 10990 CREPE SHACK, THE Carl Short Warwick, NY 10990

HELM, THE Mark Palmieri 649 Jersey Avenue Greenwood Lake, NY 10925

JERSEY PADDLE BOARDS Michelle Lees 622 Jersey Avenue Greenwood Lake, NY 10925

LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL C. WELCH, PLLC Michael Welch 60 Main Street, Suite 2A Warwick, NY 10990

LAWRENCE HEARING Donald Lawrence 28 Railroad Avenue, Suite 1C Warwick, NY 10990 LTP LANDSCAPING LLC

Edward Jones is a different kind of investment firm where face time and think time make sense. They meet with you to learn your individual needs MAJESTIC in order to develop a strategy to help TRANSPORTATION you achieve your long-term financial SERVICES & LIMO, INC. Rizwan Khan goals. So, whether you want to plan for 581 Route 17M, Shop 3 retirement, save for college, reduce your Monroe, New York 10950 tax bills or ensure you have income to PINE ISLAND BREWING cover your expenses, you can expect Ryan O’Leary COMPANY personalized service and long-term Mike Kraai investing strategies instead of the latest investment fads. Contact 682 County Route 1, Suite B Ryan O’Leary today to help develop an investment strategy Pine Island, New York 10969 that makes sense for you. Ryan O’Leary (845) 987-7220 or RETRO MODERN ANTIQUES ryan.o’leary@edwardjones.com.

Paul Morgiewicz 216 Pine Island Turnpike Warwick, NY 10990

Marty McDermott 331 Route 94 South Warwick, NY 10990

RJL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT Bob Loughrey Warwick, NY 10990

ROCK UNDERGROUND OF GREENWOOD LAKE, THE Matthew Barile 729 Jersey Avenue, 2nd Floor Greenwood Lake, NY 10925 SOHO SALON WARWICK Jodie Kyvik 11 First Street Warwick, NY 10990 TNT BURGER Todd Rosen 62 Galloway Road Warwick, NY 10990

Free Shuttle Service to Local Clinic

Development Coordinator Annemarie Forgie and Steve Tardif, Vice President of The Animal Rights Alliance, Inc. also known as T.A.R.A. are based at 60 Enterprise Place in Middletown, New York 10941. T.A.R.A. is going into partnership with shelters outside of the immediate area to bring low-cost spay and neuter services closer to you. Thanks to a generous grant from the ASPCA, T.A.R.A. is now able to provide free shuttle service to and from its stationary clinic in Middletown from local adjacent areas in order to have your dog spayed or neutered. Preregistration and pre-payment are required at least two days in advance. To schedule an appointment, contact the participating organization nearest you. A list of participating organizations and contact information may be found at tara-spayneuter.org.

Community Showcase 2016 Saturday April 2

TRACEY LYONS, AUTHOR Tracey Lyons, Author 51 Woodside Drive Warwick, NY 10990 WARWICK CAR WASH Paul Leduc 18 Elm Street Warwick, NY 10990

WARWICK DRY CLEANERS Joey & Lisa Schlesinger 72 South Street Warwick, NY 10990 WOLFIE’S OF WARWICK Moshe Schwartzberg 38 Main Street Warwick, NY 10990

Renewed Members Hudson Valley Kitchen Design Renowned NYC comedian Harrison Greenbaum took the stage at the Warwick Valley Country Club performing not only comedy, but magic as well.

Personalized Investment Service

Middletown & NJ Railroad Optimum PerformancePhysical Therapy Paychex Nina Kannon Prepress services

Think Spring and Jersey Paddle Boards.

Lesson, Rental, Race, Moon Paddle

Jersey Paddle Boards is a family-owned business serving New York and New Jersey children and adults, from beginners to elite athletes. The rental and retail shop’s waterfront base is located at Willow Point Marina in Greenwood Lake, New York.

You can launch safely from the beautiful sand beach, or you can transport to your own location. Enjoy a fun filled time on the water with Jersey Paddle Boards’ certified staff offering rentals, lessons, races, parties, and events such as ladies night, full moon paddles and more. Call (845) 554-0787 or visit www.

JerseyPaddleBoards.com or Facebook at Jersey Paddle Boards.

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The Key Difference Lessons in Leadership

by Tina M. Buck, KeyBank Manager, Warwick Branch (845) 986-2251

Leadership is not a birthright or job title, nor is it the outcome of having a large number of direct reports or broad budgetary responsibilities. Instead, great leaders are defined by how well they empower others— regardless of their talents, interests or background—and create opportunities for them to succeed. The following are three tenets of leadership.

• Leadership is action. Before you lead others, you must lead yourself.

• Leadership is accountability. Understand and own your role.

• Leadership is cooperation. You will learn more from others than they learn from you. And not every leadership path leads to the corner office. Most, however, lead to a more rewarding career and role in the community. KeyBank Manager Tina M. Buck is at 5 Maple Avenue in Warwick., Tina_M_Buck@KeyBank.com.

Savvy Investor’s Choice for the 2016 New Year

Veteran Financial Advisor, Ed Lynch celebrated his 1st anniversary as an independent affiliate of Raymond James Financial Services Inc.. His branch is located in Eastgate office complex, at southern edge of Goshen (Route 17A), minutes from a Warwick branch he started 12 years ago. An independent practitioner, Lynch offers much more for his investor clients: individuals, businesses and not-for-profits. states, “I’ve access to a wider array of investments and insurance options for my clients. As the business owner, I work directly for my clients, not a large bank or brokerage firm.” Founded Edward M. Lynch in 1962, Raymond James has an international footprint, supporting 6,500 advisors with strong investment research and financial planning. Lynch offers Chamber members complimentary financial consultations: (845) 294-3456, edward.lynch@raymondjames.com; www.raymondjames.com/edwardlynch.

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For the finest Chinese food in the Warwick Valley, visit or call Asian Delicacies, (845) 986-9088 or 3088. Asian Delicacies is conveniently located in the Price Chopper shopping center, 148 Route 94-South. Veteran Restaurateur Benny Yang brings the best Szechuan and Cantonese food to our area. Offering lunch specials. seven days a week, Asian Delicacies is Just What to Write available for take-out or table service.

New Age, Olde Media is a writing, editing service in the Village of Gastropub Beer Dinners Warwick. With more than thirty years When you’re the first, you’re the best! of media and corporate media relations’ That’s the key to Eddies Roadhouse experience, Chris Olert’s New Age, success. Eddies Roadhouse is the first​ Olde Media offers copywriting service, gastropub in Orange County matching including the editing of graduate school the best craft beers in the country to papers. Chris has been a newspaperman, the finest farm-to-table lunches and television news writer and wire-service dinners. Eddies Roadhouse, 18 Main reporter. He knows news, and can raise Street, Warwick, is open six days-ayour business awareness to decision week, Tuesday to Sunday from noon ’til... makers and customers in the Town of Drop by for a pint and meet new friends.

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Eddies Roadhouse at (845) 986-7623.

Best of New Jersey

Heaven Hill Farm is a full-service garden center and farm market in scenic Vernon, New Jersey located at 451 State Route 94 where fun is always in season!

Winter on the farm unfailingly arrives with fresh-cut Christmas trees, handmade wreaths, fresh pies, homemade donuts, free train rides and visits with Santa, not to mention the seasonal holiday gift shop. Visit Heavenhillfarm.com for more information about coming monthly activities and offerings and call (973) 764-5144 for directions from anywhere.

Join the Wolf Club

Located next to Forever Jewelers, Wolfies of Warwick, a premier sandwich shop with extra offerings, is thriving at 38 Main Street in the Village of Warwick by serving warm pastrami, corned beef, Italian beef, Cubano sandwiches, brisket, reubens and falafel. Wolfies (845) 5447902, joins its neighbors to become another gem in the crown of Main Street.

In addition to excellent sandwiches plated up with superior service, Wolfies offers homemade chicken soup, a falafel platter and Israeli salad. There’s also a special “Wolf Club” menu for younger patrons.

Open Tuesdays through Sunday, Wolfies of Warwick is becoming one of the most visited dining destinations in the Hudson Valley. When you take a shopping break, come in for a bite at Wolfies, or forget the shopping and just drop in.

Save Your Favs

The Warwick Cobbler is a healer of soles and heels. For more than forty years, Warwick Cobbler Gino Conti has been repairing shoes, boots and all types of footwear. Save your favorite shoes or boots with a simple visit to the Warwick Cobbler on 20 McEwen Street, just a half-block off Main Street in the Village of Warwick. A third-generation cobbler, Gino Conti will make your worn footwear look, “wow!” The Warwick Cobbler is open Tuesday to Saturday, so call (845) 545-4424.