December 2012 Bottom Line

DECEMBER 2012

Business AfterHours celebrated earlier inDecember

Message From The Chair.............................2

Forty Under 40 Nominations ....................... 3

Message From The Chamber President ............4

Member Spotlight .....................................4

Gala Award Winners Announced....................5

Upcoming Events ......................................6

Smart Card Deals .....................................7

Member News ......................................8-9

New Members ...................................10-11

Ribbon Cutting Pictures ........................12-13

The Chamber Foundation.......................... 14

Healthcare Panel Discussion....................... 16

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Holiday Contact Breakfast is sure to bring cheer

Business After HoursSponsored by:

Tomake sure there’s plenty oftime for family during theholiday season, the Decem-

ber Business After Hours event isset for Wednesday, December 12from 5-7 p.m. at Le Chambord Res-taurant and Inn in Hopewell Junc-tion. The earlier date will alloweveryone ample time for businessbefore taking some much neededtime off. As always, complimen-tary hors d’oeuvres will be servedand a cash bar will be available.Attendees are also encouraged tobring a new, unwrapped toy to do-

nate to the Hudson Valley YoungProfessionals annual Toy Drive.HVYP representatives will be onhand to collect donations benefit-ting Astor Services, Mental HealthAmerica and the PoughkeepsieDay Nursery.There is no charge to attend

Business After Hours, howeverpre-registration is requested. ToRSVP, visit dcrcoc.org or call 845-454-1700 ext. 1000.For more than 120 years,

Provident Bank has provided cli-ents with the highly personalized

banking services they need to suc-ceed. Provident Bank offers a com-plete line of commercial, business,and consumer banking productsand services as well as an array ofwealth management services, allspecifically tailored to meet theneeds of their clients. Visit provi-dentbank.com to learn more.For over 30 years, Jerry Martin

and Safeguard Business Systemshave been providing a wide rangeof business solutions in the Hud-son Valley and beyond. For every-thing from office furniture to cus-

tomizable promotional products,visit gosafeguardny.com.

ServiceMaster Clean ofNorthern Orange & DutchessCounties is a fire and water res-toration company that has beenservicing homes and business withemergency situations for 29 years,and ready to help when disasterstrikes. For more information, visitservicemasterbyjnc.com.

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Network to the sounds of theseason at the Chamber’sDecember Contact Break-

fast on Wednesday, December 19from 7:30-9 a.m. at the Poughkeep-sie Grand Hotel and ConferenceCenter. While guests dine and dis-cuss business, the musical stylingsof the Roy C. Ketcham Choir, Ar-lington High School Brass Ensem-ble, FDR High School Choir andPoughkeepsie High School Choirwill delight the crowd and fill theroom with holiday cheer.In addition to bringing nam-

etags and business cards, staples ofany networking event, guests at theDecember Contact Breakfast arealso encouraged to bring cannedand dry goods for donation tothose in need.

The Chamber’s AmbassadorCommittee has partnered withDutchess Outreach to help the less-fortunate among us, and any sup-port is greatly appreciated.New and gently used coats will

also be collected by our friends

fromMid-Hudson Subaru.The Poughkeepsie Journal and

The Poughkeepsie Grand Hoteland Conference Center sponsorthe December Contact Breakfast.

The Poughkeepsie Journal andits family of products, includingthe popular and up-to-the-minutePoughkeepsieJournal.com, remainthe pre-eminent sources of localnews and advertising informationin the Mid-Hudson River Valley.The Journal, named a Newspaper

of Distinction by The AssociatedPress, is the oldest newspaper inNew York State and the secondoldest in the country.The Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel,

located at 40 Civic Center Plazain Poughkeepsie, was establishedin 1970. It is one of the largestcombination hotel and conferencecenters in the county with over15,000 square feet of flexibleconference space and over 200rooms. Amenities include a hair

salon, bar/lounge area, and abreathtaking view of the HudsonRiver Valley.Not-for-profit members from

the Children’s Home of Pough-keepsie and Excelsior College willalso be in attendance.Tickets cost $20 for Chamber

members with advance purchase orare $25 at the door. Non-memberscan attend for $30. To reserve yourplace, call 845-454-1700 ext. 1000or visit dcrcoc.org.

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The Bottom Line is a monthly publication of :The Dutchess County Regional Chamber of CommerceOne Civic Center Plaza • Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

www.dcrcoc.org(845) 454-1700 • Fax: (845) 454-1702

The Bottom Line • Volume 29 • Number 12Annual Chamber membership includes a 1-year subscription to The Bottom Line

POSTMASTER: Send address changes to:Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce,One Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

The Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce Web site,www.dutchesscountyregionalchamber.org, is developed and hosted by

Integrated Enterprise Solutions, Inc. (IES).

OfficersFrank Castella, Jr., Chair ........................Harmon & Castella Printing, Inc.

Jill Sammon, 1st Vice Chair .............Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp.

Joseph Bonura, Jr., 2nd Vice Chair ...................................... The Grandview

John Davies, Treasurer .........................................................Riverside Bank

Vincent Ricotta, Secretary ....................Mercedes-Benz of Wappingers Falls

Gaye Mallet, Past Chair .............................................Adams Fairacre Farms

Stephen E. Diamond, Of Counsel .................................... Stenger, Roberts,

Davis & Diamond LLP

DirectorsRenee Bulla ...........................................................Momentum Advertising

Salvatore Calta, Jr. ................................................................................ IBM

Dr. Christine Huebner Caridi................................................Marist College

Ori Brachfeld .......................................................Dash Lock & Key Service

Jennifer Dunn ............... State Farm Insurance - The Jen Dunn Agency, Inc.

Carol Gordon ....................................................................Rhinebeck Bank

Kimberly Hunt Lee ..................................................McCabe & Mack LLP

Alexandra Laubacker ......................................................................IES, Inc.

Joseph Lepore ...............................................................LCS Facility Group

William Lessner .........................................................Adams Fairacre Farms

James Letterio, Jr. ............................................Sedore Hudson Valley CPAs

Theodore Luty, Jr. ........................................................... Dorsey Metrology

Paul S. Mancarella ..................................................................De’S Jewelers

Rita McPeck ................................................................................. KeyBank

David Ping .............................................................................Health Quest

Robert Ranieri ........................................................... Rose & Kiernan, Inc.

Pierrette Ruhland ............................................................Red Cap Cleaners

Mary Schoonmaker ......................................................................TD Bank

Jeffrey Senft ............................................ S & O Construction Services, Inc.

Quinn Shaw .............................................................................M&T Bank

Jennifer Van Tuyl .........................................................Cuddy & Feder, LLP

TomWeddell.............Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Weddell LLP

Associate Board MemberWayne Quint..............................................Quint Investments & Insurance

Chamber StaffCharles S. North ..............................................................President & CEO

Audra B. Gerty ........................................ Executive Vice President & CFO

Gloria Cukar ...............................................Senior Vice President & COO

Nancy Amy .....................................................Director of Member Services

Geoff Brault ......................................................Director of Media Content

Christine “Desi” Desmoni ......................................Director of Membership

Whitney Bowers .........................................Community Relations Specialist

Rich Kleban ..............................Director of Communications & Marketing

Stephanie Seymour ..................................................Director of Operations

Angela Signor .......................................................Director of Media Design

Carmela Spreer ............................................................... Director of Events

Howard Lynne..............................................Volunteer Government Liaison

The Chamber Foundation StaffNicholas Shannon .......................................................................... Director

Workforce Development Center StaffLouise McLoughlin ....................Vice President of Workforce Development

Mercy Turugh ...........................................Director of the Step Up Program

Cecilia Cook .........................................................Director of Employment

Susan Grecke .................................................................. RPI Case Manager

Maryann McKenzie ............................Youth Employment Services Mentor

It has been an honor to serveas Chairman of the Board for theDutchess County Regional Cham-ber of Commerce. I would liketo extend my sincere gratitude tothe Board of Directors, member-ship and staff for allowing me thisfine privilege. Our Chamber andcommunityhave embracedmy family andI more than Icould ever giveback. I am for-ever indebted.

In thecoming year, Iam certain youwill dependeven more on our Chamber fora variety of needs. When you oryour business require a resource,or you want to make a differencein the region – the Chamber dooris always open. Rest assured youhave a leading incoming chair, JillSammon, who will continue tomaintain the Chamber as vibrant

and strong. You can look forwardto a direction of maximum ef-ficiency and impact.

If there is something I havelearned in my tenure at the Cham-ber, it has to be the overwhelmingeffect this organization has on ourcommunity and most impor-

tantly the localeconomy.

“The Cham-ber Effect,” asI like to callit, filters intothe economywith bruteforce. Themight of thisorganization

spawns from the energy, innova-tion, long hours and hard workof its dedicated professional staff.Our community owes a great dealof gratitude to their perseveranceas they help contribute towardslocal business improvement andsupporting the advancement ofthe area we live. Enabling all of

Nominations are now openfor The Dutchess County RegionalChamber of Commerce’s FourthAnnual Headliner Awards.

Created to recognize and cel-ebrate outstanding companies andnonprofit organizations located inDutchess County, winners are se-lected each year from those foundto be exemplary in the followingcategories: Leadership in Organi-

zation & Community, Outside-the-Box Innovator, Green-FriendlyOrganization, Continued Growthin Current Economy, andCustomerService.

Members of the communityincluding employees, customers,friends, neighbors or the organi-zation’s leaders are encouraged tomake nominations from now untilFebruary 25, 2013. From all nomi-

nees, winners will be chosen by acommittee of Chamber members,and are saluted at the April ContactBreakfast.

To learn about the differentawards categories and to downloada nomination form, visit the Head-liners Committee page at www.dcrcoc.org. For more information,contact Rich Kleban at 845-454-1700 ext. 1023 or [email protected].

our families to thrive, member ornon-member, the Chamber hasdeveloped a model which eco-nomically stimulates and benefitsthe entire region. We are fortunateto have top people here at homefocusing on and implementingimprovement, while utilizing andprofiting local resources.

I know for certain the Cham-ber has some form of positiveinfluence on every resident in ourregion. The avenues of impacthave undoubtedly reached intoevery home and business.

The Chamber has become apowerful voice to making a differ-ence for the benefit of businesses,as well as every citizen living here.In 2013, one of the paramountthings you can do to help our localeconomy is to support our Cham-ber and local businesses.

Now more than ever we needour community to band together,buy and give back locally, to ensurecontinued regional success.

‘The Chamber Effect’ influencesthe entire business community

MESSAGE FROMTHE CHAIR:FrankCastella, Jr.

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The Chamber’s annual FortyUnder 40 Shaker Awardswill be presented on April

23, 2013. Nominations are nowbeing accepted.

Do you know an outstandingperson under the age of 40 whois making a positive impact in thecommunity? If so, nominate themfor a Shaker Award, an honor pre-sented annually to the rising starsin the region.

A strong nominee is betweenthe ages of 18-39 and is commit-ted to making the Hudson Valleya better place to live, give back,work hard, play hard, and ulti-mately put down roots.

Successful candidates mightbe a young business leader, atrailblazer with a new idea, some-one who shows an outstanding

dedication to volunteerism, orjust a person who, in their ownway, makes a difference day inand day out.

To make a nomination, com-plete the electronic form locatedat www.dcrcoc.org. Nominatorswill be asked to include back-ground on their nominees’ profes-sional achievement, communityinvolvement, and what sets themapart from their peers.

It is also advised that allnominations include an up-to-date resume and letter of recom-mendation.

All nominations must be re-ceived no later than January 25,2013. For questions regardingthe nomination process, [email protected] or call 845-454-1700 ext. 1006.

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by Charles S. North

As many of you know,the Dutchess County RegionalChamber of Commerce has aBoard of Directors, like manynot-for-profit organizations. OurBoard is very active, holdingregular meetings to be updatedon the day-to-day operations,long-term strategic planningand any issues that are occurringwithin the Chamber. The Cham-ber Foundation has its own Boardof Directors.

The Chamber Board’sChair is responsible not onlyfor leading the Board but alsokeeping an eye on all the chairsrunning the Chamber’s othercommittees. It’s a big job, and avolunteer position as well.

For the last year, theChair of our Board has beenFrank Castella, Jr., of Harmonand Castella Printing. Frankie’sterm is about to end, and he willbe replaced by incoming ChairJill Sammon of Central HudsonGas and Electric Corp.

Frankie’s energy andenthusiasm have been an asset tothe Chamber ever since he firstbecame a fixture at events, Boardmeetings and even helping to runand grow our Young Professionalorganization. He is a tirelessworker at his family printingbusiness, continuing in the suc-cess of his father.

But it’s how Frankie givesback that is so impressive. He has

volunteered for such organiza-tions as Saint Francis HospitalFoundation, the Dutchess CountyArts Council and the Alzheimer’sAssociation.

And, as Chair of ourBoard the past year, Frankie hasbeen front and center helpingDutchess County businesses andorganizations succeed as part ofthe Chamber.

It has been theChamber’s good fortune to haveFrankie as the Chair of ourBoard. He is not only a greatambassador for the Chamber, buthe and his family business are theepitome of Think Local First.

So, on behalf or ourChamber staff and the more than2,100 members of the DutchessCounty Regional Chamberof Commerce, I want to pub-licly thank Frank Castella Jr. forserving as our Board Chair soadmirably this last year. We aregoing to miss his leadership, buthe won’t be far away. And that’sjust fine with me.

Sincerely,

Charles S. NorthPresident & CEO

A SpecialThank You To Our Corporate SponsorsLEADERS:

PARTNERS:Bonura Hospitality Group • DRA Imaging • Hudson Valley Audio Visual

IES, Inc. • M&T Bank • Quality Environmental Solutions & Technologies, Inc.

Rose & Kiernan, Inc.

SUPPORTERS:Advance Testing Company, Inc. • Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp.

EmbroidMe • Hudson Valley Marketplace • Hudson Valley Renegades

LCS Facility Group, Inc. • Marshall & Sterling Insurance • McCabe & Mack LLP

N&S Supply • Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel & Conference Center

Poughkeepsie Journal • Riverside Bank • Rhinebeck Bank • TD Bank

TEG Federal Credit Union • Timothy P. Doyle Funeral Home

Ulster Savings Bank • Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Weddell LLP, CPAs

‘Tech’ the halls this holiday seasonTrying to figure out what to get the

special people in your life this holi-day season but not sure where to start?Check out some of these amazing gad-gets coming to stores this season thatyou may want to get your hands on fast.

First, if you know someone in themarket for a new cell phone, the Sam-sung Galaxy S3 may be what you’relooking for. The great thing about thisphone is that it is fully loaded with An-droid 4.0, has a quick dual-core proces-sor and an 8-megapixel camera. Keepin mind, the screen isn’t as vivid as itsSiri competition and its voice recogni-tion capability leaves something to bedesired. Overall, it is a high-performinghardware and creative features makethis a great value for the money.

If you have someone into photogra-phy, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200Vis fast with megazoom and excellent

photo or video quality. Plenty of optionsfor shooting photos also make both theamateur and advanced users happy. Thedown side some of its shooting modesand general operation can get confusingif you want to do more than leave it inauto, so keep that manual handy. In to-tal, this is a lot of camera for the moneyfor a camera in this class.

Maybe you’re planning to upgradesomeone’s main point of entertainment,their living room television. There areso many options on the market, but theSamsung SyncMaster S27B970 has

amazing performance with an ultrasleek design that could appeal to eventhe most traditional living space. Thisone is pricey, around $1200. Bottomline it may be costly than some otheroptions but style and function couldoutweigh the competition and some ofthe less than stellar design choices forplacing cable connections.

These are just some of your choic-es as you start your holiday shopping,always remember not matter the gad-get, do your research into the itemyou’re looking for so you can makethe best selection of features, style andfunction for your budget.

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holiday season. Patronizing the Hudson

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From clothing and luggage to spe-

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The Dutchess County Re-gional Chamber of Commerce isproud to announce two winnersof awards being presented at itsannual Gala coming up in Febru-ary.

Lisa Morris, Director of Mar-keting at Hudson Valley FederalCredit Union, will be present-ed with the Community SpiritAward. The award is giving annu-ally to an individual that visiblyembraces the community in orderto make it a better place to liveand work.

A former ATHENA Awardhonoree, Lisa serves as a BoardMember for Dutchess Outreachand is involved with numer-ous organizations including TheAmerican Red Cross of DutchessCounty, New Horizons Inc., GirlScouts Heart of the Hudson, andthe American Cancer Society.She is a past chair for events in-cluding 2008 Eleanor RooseveltVal-Kill Annual Medals Cer-emony, the Chamber’s ATHENAAward, the American Heart As-sociation Heart Walk and WalkTelethon, and Best of the HudsonValley Party to benefit the Marchof Dimes.

Vanacore, DeBenedictus, Di-Govanni & Weddell, LLP will bepresented with the Good Neigh-bor Award. The award is present-ed annually to a local businessthat demonstrates great corporatecitizenship through volunteerismand support of the communityand our non-profit partners.

VDDW supports many com-munity-based organizations, butthey are most passionate aboutworking with those groups thatdirectly make a measurable differ-ence in people’s lives by securingresources and developing rela-tionships to build a stronger, morevibrant community. One of thoseorganizations is the United Wayof the Dutchess-Orange region,and the firm’s employees volun-teer with dozens of others as well.

The Chamber’s annual Galawill take place on Saturday eve-ning, February 2, 2013 at TheGrandview in Poughkeepsie.

The theme this year is “TheGreat Gala at The Chamber Club”.

Attendees will be transformedback to the time of speakeasies,when good times roared and par-ties stretched to sunrise. Swingwith a live jazz band, sip period-inspired cocktails, dine on finecuisine, and reconnect with oldfriends during this celebration ofa bygone era.

Chamber members will soonbe receiving invitations for theGala. For more information aboutthe event, please call Carmela at845-454-1700 ext. 1006.

Lisa Morris (right) will receivethe Chamber’s Community SpiritAward. Employees at Vanacore,DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Wed-dell, LLP (below) help the firm winthe Good Neighbor Award.

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on the battlefield is continuing tosupport them when they returnhome. Give An Hour, a nonprofitorganization providing free mentalhealth services to U.S. military per-sonnel and loved ones affected bythe current conflicts in Iraq and Af-ghanistan, is a national service pro-vided locally by mental health pro-fessional Joan Cybulski. ThroughGive An Hour, Cybulski offers arange of complimentary mentalhealth services to veterans in orderto address a variety of needs forthose seeking services.

Cybulski has worked con-sistently in the field of socialwork, nursing and mental healththroughout her career. She special-izes in mental health counseling,which includes various addictionssuch as gambling and chemicaldependence, and she integratescomplementary methodologiesand techniques to offer a highlypersonalized approach tailored toeach client. For anyone consider-ing treatment, Joan is located at 70North Clove Road in Verbank, andcan be reached at 845-677-4863.

Give an Hour was founded inSeptember 2005 by Dr. BarbaraVan Dahlen, a psychologist in theWashington, D.C., area. The or-ganization’s mission is to developnational networks of volunteers ca-pable of responding to both acuteand chronic conditions that arisewithin our society.

The Give An Hour definition of“family” is quite broad and includesbut is not limited to the following:spouses, children, parents, siblings,extended family members, andunmarried partners. They pridethemselves on offering services toanyone who is or has been affecteddirectly or indirectly (through arelationship with someone in themilitary) by the current conflicts inIraq and Afghanistan.

Visitors who seek services fromGive an Hour may benefit fromdifferent types of support. The pro-gram believes that those affectedby the recent Middle East conflicts

would not need mental health ser-vices if not for the unusual andextreme circumstances createdby the situation, and are thereforeflexible in arranging phone supportand other unorthodox methods oftreatment. For more informationabout the services and about theprogram, visit giveanhour.org.

December 2, 2012ATHENA AwardsNoon-3 p.m.The Grandview,PoughkeepsieSponsored by: Health Quest,Inc.; KeyBank ; DCH WappingersFalls Toyota ; de Ramon Crush,PC ; Ulster Savings Bank ; DRAImaging ; COBESO, Inc; SaintFrancis Hospital and HealthCenters ; Design InterventionStuido ; Beacon Dental ; HudsonValley Fresh ; Women’s Work ;Mid-Hudson Subaru ; BonuraHospitality ; The Culinary Instituteof America ; 92.1 Lite-FM

December 4, 2012Early BirdConnections7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.I-84 Diner, 853 Route 52,FishkillSponsored by: Dash Lock & KeyService, Inc.

December 4, 2012WLA Holiday Social5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Le Express Bistro, 1820 NewHackensack Road (Route 376),Wappingers FallsSponsored by: Hunt Travel,Measured to Fit, The Jewel Tree

December 5, 2012Affordable HealthCare Panel Discussion4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel,40 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie,Sponsored by: NorthernMetropolitan Hospital Association

December 12, 2012Business After Hours5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Le Chambord Restaurant & Inn,2737 Route 52,Hopewell JunctionSponsored by: Provident Bank,Safeguard Business Systems,ServiceMaster Clean of NorthernOrange and Dutchess Counties;Corporate Media Partner:Fox Radio

December 19, 2012Contact Breakfast7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel,40 Civic Center Plaza,Poughkeepsie, NYSponsored by: PoughkeepsieJournal, Poughkeepsie GrandHotel and Conference Center

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RIBBON CUTTINGSNovember 28, 2012Grand Centro Grill12:30pm • 738 Route 9(Fishkill Plaza), Fishkill

November 28, 2012Hudson River HousingMainstay4pm • 356 Main StreetPoughkeepsie

November 30, 2012Hudson Valley Dance Depot4pm • 733 Route 55,Poughkeepsie

December 1, 2012Williams Lumber & HomeCenters10am • 2424 Route 44,Pleasant Valley

December 4, 2012The Pizza Shop3pm • 703 Route 9, Fishkill

December 5, 2012First Congregational UnitedChurch of Christ4pm • 269 Mill Street,Poughkeepsie

December 6, 2012DBS Remodel, Inc.4pm • Freedom Executive Park,488 Freedom Plains Road, Suite130, Poughkeepsie

December 7, 2012Elizabeth Boutique4:30 pm • 35 CollegeviewAvenue, Poughkeepsie

December 10, 2012Billy Joe’s Ribworks Outpost4pm • 1557 Route 9,Wappingers Falls

December 11, 2012Fishkill FinancialService Expo1pm • Ramada Inn,542 Route 9Fishkill

December 13, 2012

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Simply carry your SmartCard, show it at these businesses and receive the discount men-tioned. That’s it! What a great way to save money, meet other Chamber businesses and ‘ThinkLocal!’ Don’t have your SmartCard or need a new one? Call Nancy Amy at 845-454-1700 ext.1004 and let us know.

All Access Dental19 Baker Avenue, Suite 205Medical Art PavilionPoughkeepsie, NY 12601(845) [email protected] direct access dental programis not an insurance plan. It is aplan that enables employees ofbusinesses that are members of theDutchess County Regional Chamberof Commerce to receive significantlydiscounted dental services at AllAccess Dental Centers.

Hudson Valley Centerfor Neurofeedback12 Davis Avenue, Suite 2SPoughkeepsie, NY 12603(845) [email protected] consultation for 30minutes. This provides a completedescription of neurofeedback:assessment, treatment, and itsvalue to you.

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Birchyard LLC1136 Route 9Wappingers Falls, NY 12590(845) [email protected] specialty is fixing, improvingand validating your existinginsurance plans. We would like tomeet you at your favorite place andprovide you with a complimentarybeverage and treat, of your

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News...PCH Federal Credit Union

(PCHFCU) in Carmel, New York,has merged with Hudson ValleyFederal Credit Union (HVFCU).HVFCU assumed the operations ofPCH Federal Credit Union effec-tive October 1, 2012. The Boardsof Directors of both credit unionsapproved the merger.

“We welcome the members ofPCH Federal Credit Union into theHVFCU family,” said Mary Mad-den, HVFCU’s President and CEO.“PCH has served Putnam HospitalCenter employees and their fami-lies for more than 40 years, and welook forward to providing themwith even greater service in thefuture. PCH FCU members willnow have access to our Carmel andBrewster branches, as well as ourmore than 15 others in Orange,Dutchess and Ulster Counties.”

With more than $3.6 billionin assets, Hudson Valley FederalCredit Union is one of the largestcredit unions in the state, serv-ing more than 260,000 members.With offices in Putnam, Dutchess,Orange, and Ulster Counties, a na-tionwide network of over 77,000surcharge-free ATMs, Internetbanking, online bill payment, and24-hour account access by tele-phone, HVFCU offers membersthe convenience of easy accountaccess as well as a wide variety ofsavings and loan products fromwhich to choose. HVFCU alsoserves local businesses with check-ing, savings, commercial loans andmortgages, and more.

Cigna Orthodontics, an es-tablished orthodontic practice inHopewell Junction, is proud to an-nounce its new office in Pawling.

Dr. Salvatore Cigna, D.D.Sand his team have completed over7,000 smiles in Dutchess Countyand are excited to expand to thePawling community. The practice’stop priority is to provide the high-est quality orthodontic care in afriendly, comfortable environment.

Call 845-227-7880 today for acomplimentary initial exam (ap-proximately an hour long, includesPanorex and photos). Children,teens and adults are welcome.Theyare located at 592 Route 22, Pawl-ing. For more information, go towww.cignaorthodonticspawling.com

Green NY Program offerssmall businesses and not-for-profitorganizations two low-interestloan options to finance energy ef-ficiency projects. These financingopportunities help small busi-nesses and not-for-profits accessupfront capital to make energy ef-ficiency upgrades in their buildingsto improve their energy efficiencyand lower their energy bills. Freeenergy audits are available to smallbusinesses and not-for-profits withan average electric demand of 100kW or less.

NYSERDA partners with lend-ers across New York State to helpsmall businesses and not-for-prof-its access low-interest financing forenergy efficiency improvements.NYSERDA provides 50% of a loan,up to $50,000, at 0% interest, andthe lender provides the rest of theloan at market rate. Lenders cannow offer energy efficiency financ-ing at about half the market rate tosmall business and not-for-profitsstatewide.

NYSERDA also offers a low-interest On Bill Recovery financ-ing option that makes it possiblefor small businesses and not-for-profits to use the savings on theirenergy bills to pay for their energyefficiency upgrades. Please contactBridget Doxsee at (845)392-2406or [email protected] for moreinformation about this program inDutchess County.

Birchyard, LLC joined Coast-

side Land Trust pledging a gen-erous donation to help with theadoption of goats that are used tohelp maintain the coastal sceneryin a more environmentally con-scious manner.

Founded in 1997, The Coast-side Land Trust was established toprotect the urban open space of theSan Mateo County coast, locatedin the San Francisco Bay Area ofCalifornia.

“The Coastside Land Trust isdelighted to receive the support ofBirchyard in continuing the workof restoring native vegetation topermanently protected open spacehere on the San Mateo Countcoast. It is organizations and in-dividuals like Birchyard and BillVan Jura that will make it possibleto succeed in our efforts,” said JoChamberlain, Executive Director.

Birchyard is delighted to jointhe trust’s efforts to help preservethe coastal landscape. For moreinformation on the CoastsideLand Trust, please visit coastside-landtrust.org.

The Poughkeepsie PublicLibrary District was recentlyawarded a $100,000 grant from theDyson Foundation to support theDistrict’s Public Computer Cen-ter (PCC), which provides much-needed computer training and In-ternet availability to residents whomay not otherwise have access tocomputers. The PCC consists offour trained Technology Instruc-tors working with 20 laptop com-puters and assisted by an IT profes-sional.

Poughkeepsie residents withlimited or no access to the Internetare at a severe disadvantage in lo-cating and applying for jobs. Thereare alsomany people who are unfa-miliar with, and even intimidatedby, computer technology and whoneed basic introductory classes.Others simply need to improvetheir computer skills in order toprogress in their current jobs.

The PCC also responds to theneeds of those members of ourcommunity who have decidedto open a small business. Classessuch as Outlook 101; Mail Mergein Word and Excel; Summarizing

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For more information on thePublic Computer Center and itsclasses, visit the PCC website atwww.poklibpcc.org or call Steph-anie Harrison at 845-485-3445ext. 3381.

The Poughkeepsie Public Li-brary District is one of 12 loca-tions to receive a grant from theInstitute of Museum and LibraryServices (IMLS) and the JohnD. and Catherine T. MacArthurFoundation to design a LearningLab, a new space where youngpeople can connect with mentorsand peers, as well as new mediaand traditional materials, to pur-sue their interests more deeplyand connect these new skills toacademics, career, and civic en-gagement.

The Library District will part-ner with Children’s Media Projectand IBM in designing the lab,which will open in 2014.

Poughkeepsie Public LibraryDistrict will receive $62,000 forthe development of its lab.

CDPHP® has been recognizedby the National Business Coali-tion on Health (NBCH) with aneValue8 Innovation Award for itsEnhanced Primary Care (EPC)initiative at the organization’s an-nual conference.

The award recognizes the in-novative work of health plans todevelop programs that addresscritical health care issues. In 2008,CDPHP launched EPC with thegoal of increasing the value andquality of health care, while ad-dressing the shortage of primarycare physicians. The programabandoned the “fee-for-service”model, which has historically re-duced the amount of time doctorsare able to spend with patients.Instead, EPC rewards doctors forspending more time with patientswith the greatest needs.

CDPHP has garnered nationalattention for this unique model of

care.TheCenters forMedicare andMedicaid Services (CMS) recentlyselected NewYork’s Capital Regionand the Hudson Valley to test pay-ment models to improve the qual-ity and efficiency of health care.Formore on CDPHP please visit www.cdphp.com.

Pencil it in…Renaissance Kids presents a

special event for the holiday sea-son. “Parents Get Things DoneWhile Kids Have Fun Day” isscheduled for Saturday, December8 from noon-6 p.m. This will be aday for parents to get ready for theholidays while their children learnsome skills, make some gifts, andhave fun!

This special workshop forchildren ages 4-12 will provideplenty of activities includingpainting, photography, puppet-making, acting, singing, music,crafts, and more. All studentswill receive a bag at the end of theday filled with their projects andhand-made gifts as well as a goodybag for themselves. Parents canregister their children by callingRenaissance Kids at (845) 452-4225. The cost is $55/child.

Renaissance Kids is locatedat 1821 Route 376 (“CreeksidePlaza”), Poughkeepsie and onlineat www.renkids.org.

Canstruction® is an internationalcompetition that raises awarenessabout world hunger while pro-viding food to the hungry. Comesupport the “Yes We Can” revolu-tion December 8-14 when teamsof students from High MeadowSchool, The Kildonan School,Oakwood Friends School, Pough-keepsie Day School and Wood-stock Day School will showcasetheir canned food sculptures. Allare encouraged to bring cannedfood to donate and vote for thePeople’s Choice Award, which willbe given to the entry that receivesthe most cans from the public.Join us for the opening day cer-emony on Saturday, December 8at 9 a.m. in front of Best Buy. Allcans used in food sculptures and

donated through this competitionwill go to the Food Bank of theHudson Valley and Queens Galleyof Kingston. For more go to www.poughkeepsieday.org/canstruc-tion.

Chamber members are invit-ed to learn about a unique educa-tional opportunity with ExcelsiorCollege. If you’ve thought aboutgoing back to school but areconcerned about the costs andthe time it will take, come speakwith André Adams, a PartnershipDevelopment Specialist with Ex-celsior College, at the Chamber’soffices on January 11, 2013 from11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Excelsior College is a region-ally accredited, nonprofit distancelearning institution that focuseson removing obstacles to the edu-cational goals of adult learners. Asan employee of a Chamber mem-ber organization, both you andyour spouse or domestic partnercan benefit from a reduced tuitionrate, including a 15% discountfor all Master’s Degree programsat Excelsior from January 1,2013-December 31, 2013. To findout more, visit www.dcrcc.excel-sior.edu or contact André Adamsby email at [email protected] by phone at 518-464-8763.

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BANKS

First Niagara Bank -East Fishkill Branch1941 Route 52Hopewell Junction, NY 12533845-897-4040Email: [email protected]: www.firstniagara.comContact: Michelle Adel, BusinessRelationship ManagerEst. 1870; Business and PersonalBanking and Lending.

First Niagara Bank -Hyde Park Branch876 Violet AvenueHyde Park, NY 12538845-229-9166Email: [email protected]: Patericia Okeef-Nolan,Business Relationship Manager

First Niagara Bank -Patriots Park Branch1555 Route 9Wappingers Falls, NY 12590845-297-3781Email: [email protected]: Carl Ferrante, BusinessRelationship Manager

First Niagara Bank -Pleasant Valley Branch1609 Main StreetPleasant Valley, NY 12569845-635-3411Email: [email protected]: Elizabeth Young, BusinessRelationship Manager

First Niagara Bank -Vassar Branch3 LaGrange AvenuePoughkeepsie, NY 12603845-454-5512Email: [email protected]: Diana Stile, BusinessRelationship Manager

People’s United Bank -Hyde Park3999 Albany Post RoadHyde Park, NY 12538845-229-0713Email: [email protected]: www.peoplesunitedbank.comContact: Francisco Samuel,ManagerCommunity-based, regionalbank in the northeast offeringcommercial and retail banking andwealth management services.

People’s United Bank -Poughkeepsie2540 South RoadPoughkeepsie, NY 12601845-431-6870Email: [email protected]: Janet Beaton, Manager

People’s United Bank -Wappingers Falls1357 Route 9Alpine CommonsWappingers Falls, NY845-298-9468Email: [email protected]: Kathy T. Queenan, AVP,Financial Services Manager

BEAUTY SALONS, SERVICES &SUPPLIES

Inner BeautySalon & Spa460 Freedom Plains Road, Suite 2Poughkeepsie, NY 12603845-592-2636Email: [email protected]: www.innerbeautysalonandspa.netContact: Jacqueline Stubbs, OwnerEst. March 2006; Salon offeringhair and nail services as well as dayspa offering skincare, bodycare,accupuncture, makeup and more.Sponsor: Jennifer Dunn, State FarmInsurance - The Jen Dunn Agency, Inc.

Mary Kay Cosmetics(Powell)Beacon, NY 12508580-351-8623Email: [email protected]: www.marykay.com/tatanisha.powellContact: Tatanisha N. PowellEst. 10/21/2009; Providing servicesfor women in assisting them intheir skincare and cosmetic needs;personal service.

CAREER CONNECTIONS FORPROFESSIONALS

Donald Colson36 Wilson BoulevardPoughkeepsie, NY 12603845-849-0112Email: [email protected]: Donald ColsonProfessional interests includefinancial services sales or training.Past work as a financial planningprofessional with experience insales and training. Masters degreeincludes concentrations in assetmanagement, retirement plans andestate planning.

COMMUNITY BASED SERVICEORGANIZATIONS

Stringendo OrchestraSchool of the HudsonValley9 Vassar Street, Suite 32Poughkeepsie, NY 12601845-264-1206/Fax: 845-208-0260Email: [email protected]: www.stringendomusic.orgContact: Gabriella Fryer, ExecutiveDirectorEst. 2001; Stringendo, Inc. is a501(C)(3) non-profit communitymusic school located in DutchessCounty, which offers youthorchestras, traditional fiddlingclasses and a summer music camp.

DENTISTS - GENERAL

Mel Mel Dental1289 Route 9, Suite 8Wappingers Falls, NY 12590845-632-6613/Fax: 845-632-6614Email: [email protected]: www.melmeldental.comContact: Marius Suditu, DentistEst. 2012; Specializing in childrenwith special needs, those in fearof pain and long absence fromcleaning and checkups. Open tothose with no insurance to review aplan that will accommodate them.Implants and cosmetic proceduresprovided.

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ENERGY CONSULTANTS

Next Era Energy Services6 Partridge LanePatterson, NY 12563914-424-0904Email: [email protected]: Ken DaRosNational Energy CommodityProvider.

ENTERTAINMENT AND/ORAMUSEMENT

STATUS985 Route 376Wappingers Falls, NY 12590845-204-9800Email: [email protected]: www.teenstatus.comContact: Joseph TurturroEst. 2012; Dutchess County’snewest entertainment complex,8,000 square feet of state of the artlighting, sound and special effects,VIP lounge and more.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Mutual of Omaha(Omar Sangurima)2649 South Road, Suite 200Poughkeepsie, NY 12601845-554-2509/Fax: 845-452-5790Email: [email protected]: www.mutualofomaha.comContact: Omar Sangurima, AgentProviding life insurance, retirementand financial planning services.

Riverstone WealthManagement7 Livingston StreetRhinebeck, NY 12572845-516-4440/Fax: 845-859-5028Email: [email protected]: www.riverstonewealthmgmt.comContact: Susan MiccioEst. 2012; An independent financialfirm that has been helping thegood people of the Hudson Valleyand beyond establish and maintaintheir long-term financial goals.

ICE CREAM PARLOR

2 Smiles Ice Cream7 Pine Grove DrivePoughquag, NY 12570845-518-6273/Fax: 888-406-7281Email: [email protected]: www.2smilesicecream.comContact: Kelly RomanoEst. 2012; We make the bestice cream possible utilizing theresources of the special needscommunities. Providing the besttasting designer ice cream alongwith the adventure of learningto make ice cream yourself for astellar ice cream eating experience.

OPTICIANS

Hopewell Eyecare1123 Route 82PO Box 426Hopewell Junction, NY 12533845-221-5310/Fax: 845-226-1464Email: [email protected]: www.hopewelleyecare.comContact: Debbie PisaniOffers comprehensive eye exams,contact lens fittings and a highfashion boutique. Doctors treatocular injuries, infections anddiseases such as glaucoma. Wemanage eye diseases related todiabetes and hypertension.

Millbrook Family EyeCare61 Front StreetPO Box 570Millbrook, NY 12545845-677-5012/Fax: 845-677-5024Email: [email protected]: www.millbrookfamilyeyecare.comContact: Deborah L. Pegg,Optician/Office ManagerEst. 2012; Offers comprehensiveeye exams, contact lens fittings anda high fashion boutique. Doctorstreat ocular injuries, infections anddiseases such as glaucoma. Wemanage eye diseases related todiabetes and hypertension.

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OIC Optical1865 Main StreetPeekskill, NY 10566914-737-0437/Fax: 914-737-8167Contact: Toni AlfonsinOffers comprehensive eye exams,contact lens fittings and a highfashion boutique. Doctors treatocular injuries, infections anddiseases such as glaucoma. Wemanage eye diseases related todiabetes and hypertension.

PAYROLL SERVICES

Ovation PayrollMilton, NY 12547845-795-5659/Fax: 866-748-9912Email: [email protected]: www.ovationpayroll.comContact: John BuzzurroOne of the nation’s fastestgrowing payroll providerscombining superior technologywith award winning customerservice for the ultimate clientexperience.

PHOTOGRAPHERS

Blue Sky Photography,LLCPO Box 3658Poughkeepsie, NY 12603845-473-7192Email: [email protected]: www.blueskyphotographyny.comContact: Steven Planok, OwnerEst. 2002; Portrait, product andevent photography services.

PHYSICIANS

Pulse - MD Urgent Care900 Route 376, Suite HWappingers Falls, NY 12590845-204-9260Email: [email protected]: www.pulse-mdurgentcare.comContact: Faisal Ashraf, COOEst. August 2011; Full serviceemergency care from pediatricsto geriatrics. Open 7 days aweek 8AM - 8PM. Sports exams,traditional health care - mostinsurance accepted.Sponsor: Tomas Monosi,Tomas Tapas Bar and Restaurant

PSYCHOLOGISTS -PSYCHOTHERAPISTS

Hudson Valley Centerfor Neurofeedback12 Davis Avenue, Suite 2SPoughkeepsie, NY 12603845-473-4939/Fax: 845-471-7635Email: [email protected]: www.hvcnf.comContact: Dan Meyer, LicensedPsychologistWe provide an assessment andtreatment of the electric activity ofthe brain.

REAL ESTATE AGENCIES

Century 21 - AllianceRealty Group4 Commerce StreetPoughkeepsie, NY 12601845-485-2700/Fax: 845-297-8178Email: [email protected]: www.c21alliancegroup.comContact: Joseph Pettinella,PresidentEst. October 2012; Full servicereal estate sales company.

RESTAURANTSMary Kelly’s37 Lamplight StreetBeacon, NY 12508845-765-8874Email: [email protected]: www.marykellysny.comContact: Rachel Davis,General ManagerEst. 9/24/2012; Beautiful newauthentic Irish restaurant, pub andcatering venue.

SCHOOLS - PRIVATE

Hawk MeadowMontessori School488 Freedom Plains Road,Suite 141Poughkeepsie, NY 12603845-223-3783/Fax: 845-214-0261Email: [email protected]: www.hawkmeadowmontessori.comContact: Erin Castle, Co-DirectorEst. 5/10/2008; Private school:18-month through 8th grade.Offering language, sports,practical life as well as traditionalstudies.

SPAS, DAY SPAS & HEALTH SPAS

Hand and StoneMassage and Facial Spa1895 South RoadPoughkeepsie, NY 12601845-298-8088Email: [email protected]: www.handandstone.comContact: Robert Durr, OwnerEst. December 2012; Spa offeringa full line of massage, facial andwaxing services.

SPECIALTY FOODS

Organo GoldPO Box 2204Newburgh, NY 12550845-391-6971/Fax: 845-566-4125Email: [email protected]: www.wealththruhealth.organogold.comContact: Melvin WashingtonSpecializing in gourmet organiccoffee and tea beverages.

SPORTS & RECREATION

Dutchess CountyIndoor Golf10 Crannell StreetPoughkeepsie, NY 12601845-486-4004Web: www.dcindoorgolf.comContact: Dan Pizzarelli, Co-OwnerEst. October 2012; Four PGA TourSimulators with bar and kitchen.

WHOLESALERS

ProSource of theHudson Valley47 Patrick LanePoughkeepsie, NY 12603845-471-4710/Fax: 845-471-2136Email: [email protected]: www.prosourcefloors.comContact: Adam Schrader,ManagerEst. 2/8/2012; ProSource is awholesale floor covering dealerwho specializes in selling tothe floor covering trade; ie,contractors, installers, designers,property management.

The Hudson Valley YoungProfessionals (HVYP)have partnered with Foam

& Wash Car Wash to collect new,unwrapped toys for less fortunatechildren in the community thisholiday season. Last year, over15 boxes filled with presents wentto benefit local children, and theHVYPs are hoping to impact evenmore lives this year. Anyone in-terested in supporting the HV-YPs Annual Toy Drive is asked tomake their donation during regu-lar business hours at any Foam& Wash location, the Chamberoffices in Poughkeepsie, or dur-ing the December Business AfterHours at Le Chambord Restau-rant in Hopewell Junction on De-cember 12. Look for the markedGuardian Self Storage boxes andaccompanying sign when drop-ping off toys. For a completelist of Foam & Wash collectionpoints, visit foamandwash.com.

Astor Services for Childrenand Families, Mental HealthAmerica and Poughkeepsie DayNursery will all benefit as a resultof the toy drive. Donations are

being accepted until Decem-ber 19. For more information,contact the Chamber at 845-454-1700 ext. 1000.

The Hudson Valley YoungProfessionals’ Community Out-reach Committee is dedicatedto giving back. They strive tofulfill a mission to collaboratewith not-for-profit organizations,educate members about volun-teer opportunities and generallyhave a positive impact on theplaces young professionals liveand work.

Anyone looking to get moreinvolved in the community isencouraged to visit hvyp.org formore information or contactCommunity Outreach Commit-tee co-chair Angela Adams [email protected].

Annual toy drive helpslocal kids enjoy the holidays

The HudsonValleyYoung Professionals will collect toys for those less fortunate.


RIBBON CUTTINGSOrCA Festival

The Chamber was on hand to help kick off the 2012 Oral Cancer Awareness (OrCA)Festival at Freedom Park in LaGrange. Check out www.4orca.com for more.

Cartier’s Salon

Congratulations to Cartier’s Salon on the opening of their new location at1100 Route 55 in Lagrange.

College Planning 101

A ribbon was cut to celebrate the opening of College Planning 101’s new offices at1133 Route 55, Suite E in LaGrangeville.

OMNI Medical Care

Open for years in Newburgh, OMNI Medical Care Poughkeepsie is officially open inDutchess County. Check them out at 2656 South Road.

Premier Cares Foundation

The Chamber was happy to help kick off the Premier Cares Foundation, Inc.’sProstate Cancer Walk on the Walkway Over the Hudson.

Cigna Orthodontics

Cigna Orthodontics in Hopewell Junction celebrated its 20th year in business.They are located at 1123 Route 82.


RIBBON CUTTINGSLiberty Mutual Insurance

Congratulations to Liberty Mutual Insurance on the opening of their beautiful newoffice on Route 376 in Wappingers Falls.

The Brothers That Just Do Gutters

The Brothers That Just Do Gutters unveiled their new offices in Billings.For information on their services go to www.brothersgutters.com

Concord Wine & Liquors

Congratulations to the new owners of Concord Wine & Liquors on their grandopening. Visit them in the Stop & Shop Plaza on Burnett Blvd. in Poughkeepsie.

BeachBerry Yogurt Hut

A ribbon cutting congratulated BeachBerry Yogurt Hut in the Poughkeepsie Galleriaon their grand opening.

Dash Lock & Key

Congratulations to Dash Lock & Key (195 Main St., Beacon) and friend of ThinkLocal First Ori Brachfeld on 25 years in business. Visit www.dashlockandkey.comfor all your locksmith needs.

Valley Interventional Medical Associates

A big Hudson Valley welcome to Valley Interventional Medical Associates, now openat 60 Merritt Blvd. in Fishkill.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORSOFFICERS

Trista Parker, Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Health Quest, Inc.Bill Francis, 1st Vice Chair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fortress Financial Advisory LLCTina Walz, Treasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M & T BankLisa Morris, Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hudson Valley Federal Credit UnionNevill Smythe, Past ChairStephen E. Diamond, Of Counsel . . . . . . . . . .Stenger, Roberts, Davis & Diamond, LLP

DIRECTORSStacey Langenthal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Provident BankTina Ludwig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The Valley Group, Inc.Peter Maher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mid-Hudson SubaruCarmen McGill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dutchess Community CollegeDoug McHoul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .McHoul Funeral HomesRita McPeck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KeyBankAnthony Morando . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cuddy & Feder LLPCharles “Chip” Simon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Taconic Advisors, Inc.Thomas Weddell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & WeddellSkip Weisman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weisman Success Resources, Inc.

FOUNDATION STAFFCharles S. North . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PresidentAudra Gerty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vice PresidentNicholas Shannon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director

The Chamber Foundationis hard at work planning for theupcoming 2013 calendar yearand our committees are off andrunning.

The Education Committeehas reformatted itself and is nowknown as the Youth Develop-ment Committee, focusing onour Youth Leadership Programand how we can build upon oursuccesses for the 2013-14 programyear.

Our re-energized Golf Com-mittee has taken on a fresh startand is in the beginning stages ofplanningThe Chamber Founda-tion’s annual golf event set forMay 13, 2013 benefiting the Nor-man and Rita Nussbickel Memo-rial Scholarship. Stay tuned forsome great ideas and changes thiscommittee is bringing to make theevent bigger and better than ever.

The Leadership DutchessCommittee is continuing to growand do great work in supervisingthe current Leadership Dutchess

class and is starting to look atthe upcoming 2013-14 programwhere Leadership Dutchess willbe celebrating its 25th year.

And that is just the beginning.Thank you to all who have helpedto make 2012 a great year for TheChamber Foundation.

If you have an interest in sit-ting on a committee, or would liketo find out ways you can supportThe Chamber Foundation, pleasereach out to me at 845-454-1700ext. 1026.

Keep up to date with the latesthappenings by visiting Cham-berFDN.org. Best wishes to youand yours for a happy and healthyholiday season and a Happy NewYear!

Big plans in store for 2013

NicholasShannon

ScholarshipsIn 2012, The Chamber Foundation gaveout over $48,000 in scholarships to localstudents.

Please log on to chamberfdn.org to view ourscholarship opportunities. Applications willbe available for download on December 1and the deadline for all scholarships isMarch 15, 2013.

Call The Chamber Foundation at845-454-1700 ext. 1026 with any questions.

Save the Date:2013 Foundation EventsSunday, February 10, 2013:Youth Leadership Bowling Tournament

Monday,May 13, 2013Golf-A-ThonBenefiting theNorman andRitaNussbickelMemorial Scholarship Fund

College Campus Tour

Presidents CircleThe Gap, Inc.Health Quest & Health Quest Medical

Practice

Honor SocietyAdams Fairacre FarmsCOBESO, Inc.KeyBankVanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni

& Weddell CPAs LLP

Dean’s ListEmbroidMeN & S SupplyUlster Savings Bank

Varsity ClubDRA ImagingHudson Valley MarketplaceMcCabe & Mack LLPL.C.S Facility GroupM&T BankMarshall & Sterling, Inc.Quality Environmental Solutions

& Technologies, Inc.Riverside BankRose & Kiernan InsuranceTEG Federal Credit UnionTimothy P. Doyle Funeral Home

Thank you to our Foundation sponsors

Thanks to the fans who came out toMahoney’s Irish Pub & Steakhouseon November 11 for Pigskins & Pints,sponsored by Orthopedic Associatesof Dutchess County, McHoul FuneralHome, Poughkeepsie Galleria, Big BearZiplines, Inc. and Superior Sounds!

Nearly 25 students from Poughkeepsie High School along with 11 students from the Dutchess CountyRegional Chamber of Commerce’s YES program took part in The Chamber Foundation’s CollegeCampus Tour Day on Friday, November 16. Students visited Dutchess Community College and MaristCollege. Special thank you our program sponsor, TD Bank, and to our transportation sponsor, JTRTransportation.

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Dutchess County RegionalChamber of CommerceOne Civic Center Plaza,Poughkeepsie NY 12601

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The Dutchess County Regional

Chamber of Commerce is presenting

a panel discussion on healthcare on

Wednesday, December 5 from 4:30-6

p.m. at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel

and Conference Center.

This is the first of a series of work-

shops dealing with the Affordable Health

Care Act. This workshop is a panel dis-

cussion with major hospitals in both

Dutchess and Orange counties, as well as

representatives from Marshall & Sterling

Insurance and COBESO (Complete Ben-

efit Solutions), Inc.

Kevin Dahill, President and CEO

of the Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council

(NSHC) and the Northern Metropolitan

Hospital Association (NorMet), will give

an overview of the Affordable Health

Care Act. A panel discussion will then

ensue to be followed by an opportunity

for attendees to ask questions.

At the conclusion of the event there

will be a networking opportunity com-

plete with complimentary hors d’oeuvres

and a cash bar.

Two additional workshops will be

scheduled in 2013 addressing additional

changes in the law and healthcare ex-

changes.

NorMet is sponsoring this event,

which is available at no charge to Cham-

ber members and non-members. Regis-

tration is required, so please go to www.

dcrcoc.org or call 845-454-1700 ext. 1000

to reserve your spot.

Special panel will discuss healthcare• Scott Batulis, President & CEO, Orange Regional Medical Center

•Allan E. Atzrott, President & CEO, St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital

• Robert Savage, President, Saint Francis Hospital and Health Centers

• Michael Weber, President & CEO, Health Quest System

• Patrick F. Malleolo, VP, Group Benefits, Marshall & Sterling Insurance

• Donna Mills, President, COBESO, Inc.

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