2ND QUARTER 2015
76th YEAR
Warwick Valley
Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Officers President DOUGLAS STAGE Stage & Nathans LLP Vice President JEFF REILLY St. Anthony Hospital Bon Secours Health System Vice President DEBORAH GIULIANI Mulberry Tree Learning Center
Treasurer WAYNE PATTERSON Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty Secretary SUSAN RONGA Greater Hudson Bank Immediate Past President SHERRY BUKOVCAN Mary Kay Cosmetics
Directors KATHIE AUSTIN Kathie Austin Photography JEAN BEATTIE Alteva CARYN BURKE Newtek Premier Partners ELIZABETH CASSIDY Law Office of Elizabeth K Cassidy KIM CORKUM Regal Homes & Properties JANINE DETHMERS Corporate Impressions GARRETT DURLAND Seely & Durland Insurance DEBORAH GIULIANI Mulberry Tree Learning Center KATHRYN HANSEN Crossfit Warwick KATIE JONKOSKI ShopRite Supermarkets, Inc. DAVID LEACH Warwick Valley Central School District JAMES MEZZETTI Myles Financial Services
WAYNE PATTERSON Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty STEVE PENNINGS Pennings Orchards & Farm Market JOHN REDMAN Union Square Group LTD JEFF REILLY St. Anthony Hospital Bon Secours Health System NICOLE REPOSE Etched in Time Engraving THOMAS ROBERTS Ye Olde Warwick Book Shoppe SUSAN RONGA Greater Hudson Bank MARYBETH SCHLICHTING Frazzleberries DOUGLAS STAGE Stage & Nathans LLP TAYLOR STERLING WTBQ CHRISTY TUPER Crystal Springs Resorts & Spa KRISTEN WEISS KAWinteractive
MARCI OAKLEY Castle Cruises and Travel
Executive Director MICHAEL A. JOHNDROW Office Manager SARAH ARMAND
Office Assistant BEA ARNER
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Corporate Sponsors
All board meetings are open to WVCC members.
Our Thank You To All Corporate Sponsors
The Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce, also known as the “biggest little Chamber,” is growing—becoming more successful every day by serving Florida, Greenwood Lake, Vernon and Warwick with membership extending to Port Jervis, Middletown, Goshen, Chester and Monroe. Without the support of our members, the Chamber wouldn’t have the strength it does today. Each year, this Chamber hosts popular events recognized throughout the community which include Applefest, Taste of Warwick and Community Showcase. These events would not be possible without our Corporate Sponsors. The businesses that become our sponsors benefit in various levels and forms—from the visibility that annual events create, to everyday exposure of from the Chamber’s website, email blasts and monthly mixers. The support of our sponsors allows our Chamber to grow and facilitate commerce, as well as tourism, in the Warwick Valley. We value and thank all of our members, especially our two Principle Corporate Sponsors, Myles Wealth Management and St. Anthony Community Hospital, Bon Secours Charity Health System.
A Message from St. Anthony Community Hospital
“Providing good help to those in need is a key priority for St. Anthony Community Hospital and Bon Secours Charity Health System. In order to do so, it is crucial for our hospital to be prominent in the community. In Warwick, this prominence is achieved through the health system’s sponsorship of the Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce. Between publicity, brand association and access to new business relationships, our involvement with the Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce has proved to be beneficial for all parties involved. Our corporate sponsorship allows us to showcase our services and establish name recognition by supporting the Chamber, the Community and our local businesses. Everything from visibility and access to networking and advocacy has been improved since we became a sponsor of the Chamber. We feel strongly that every business and non-profit organization should join their local chamber and we are proud to support our local economy as corporate sponsors of the Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce. Will you join us?”
A Message from Myles Wealth Management
“Myles Wealth Management, founded in 1976 by M. Vincent Mezzetti, is located in the village of Florida and offers a variety of financial services, including (but not limited to) financial planning, wealth management, insurance, retirement planning and business planning. We specialize in a holistic financial planning process, an innovative approach that considers not only the financial aspect of each client’s life, but also his or her personal outlook on life including values, life goals and what brings them joy. We are very enthusiastic about becoming a new Principle Corporate Sponsor of the Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce. Our firm has been a strong, vocal member of the community for the past 37 years, as the members of our team have been involved with a variety of community groups and organizations within the Warwick area and Orange County. We feel that one of the best things we can do, other than the services we provide to our clients, is give back to the community we call home. We strongly believe in what the Warwick Valley Chamber does for its members and the surrounding community and we are proud to support them in their mission.”