January Bottom Line

All Dutchess County RegionalChamber of Commercemembers and their guests arecordially invited to attend theJanuary Contact Breakfastfor the State of the ChamberAddress delivered by President& CEO Charlie North. Thebreakfast, scheduled from 7:30-9a.m. at the Poughkeepsie GrandHotel and Conference Center onWednesday, January 18.North will provide Chamber

members with not only a recap ofthe exceedingly successful 2011year, but also a glimpse into thefuture of what’s next for one ofthe most proactive and cutting-edge chambers in New YorkState. Several new initiativesand areas of focus for 2012 willbe introduced and discussed indetail. Members will also be ableto submit questions in advanceto be addressed by North at theend of the presentation.To reserve your place at the

January Contact Breakfast, call845-454-1700 ext. 1000 or visitwww.dcrcoc.org. Tickets cost$20 for Chamber members withadvance purchase, $25 at thedoor. Non-members can attendfor $30.In addition to the State of

the Chamber, not-for-profitmembers Taconic Resources forIndependence and MaranathaHuman Services will be on handto promote their organizations.The Chazen Companies sponsorthe January Contact Breakfast.The Chazen Companies

are professionals providingcivil engineering, landscape

architecture, planning, landsurveying, and environmentalconsulting in the Hudson Valleyfor over 60 years, and arededicated to delivering a broadrange of innovative, multi-disciplinary business solutionsto both their public and privateclients. For more information,visit www.chazencompanies.com.

Business After Hours, theChamber’s monthly after-work networking event, will beheld at the newly renovatedShadows on the Hudson (176Rinaldi Blvd., Poughkeepsie)on Wednesday, January 25from 5-7 p.m. Guests will enjoycomplimentary passed horsd’oeuvres and a cash bar alongwith the opportunity to meetand network with fellow HudsonValley businesspeople.Shadows on the Hudson

recently underwent a makeoverto transition its décor to its

current more sophisticated look.Sheer curtains now drape thefloor-to-ceiling windows, andnew light fixtures hang overa fresh dance floor creating aspace that’s part Manhattanand part Las Vegas. For moreabout Shadows, visit www.shadowsonthehudson.com.Associated Abby Carpet &

Floor, The Brake Shop and QuintInvestments and Insurancesponsor the January BusinessAfter Hours. Associated AbbeyCarpet & Floor, a family ownedand operated business, opened

our doors in August of 1972. Forover 35 years Associated AbbeyCarpet & Floor has served theHudson Valley’s Floor coveringneeds. Their expert designconsultants, with over 130 yearsexperience, are available toassist you with all of your floorcovering decisions. For moreinformation, visit wappingersfalls.abbeycarpet.com. The BrakeShop, owned and operatedby Mike Spinelli, is quicklybecoming one of the premierauto service shops in DutchessCounty. Providing much more

than brakes, The Brake Shopcan handle most small andlarge auto repair issues. Formore information, visit www.thebrakeshoponline. Tocontact Quint Investments andInsurance, a sole-proprietorshipoperated by Chamber associateboard member Wayne Quint,e-mail [email protected] event is complimentary

and open to the public, howeverreservations are requested. ToRSVP, call 845-454-1700 ext.1000 or visit www.dcrcoc.org.

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

Message From The County Executive .............. 3

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

HVYP Toy Drive....................................... 5

WLA Seeking Mentors/Mentees ................... . 5

Next Generation Gala Awards..................... . 6

Go Red Reception .................................... 6

Upcoming Events ..................................... .7

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

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

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Join the Hudson Valley Ski Club ................. 14

Scholarships Available ............................ 15

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Check outpage 3 for amessage tothe businesscommunityfrom MarcusMolinaro,the newDutchessCountyExecutive

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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

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The Bottom Line • Volume 29 • Number 1Annual 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 GrandviewJohn Davies, Treasurer .........................................................Riverside BankVincent Ricotta, Secretary .............................................Friendly MotorcarsGaye Mallet, Past Chair .............................................Adams Fairacre FarmsStephen E. Diamond, Of Counsel .......................Vergilis, Stenger, Roberts,

Davis & Diamond, LLPDirectors

Renee Bulla ........................................................... Momentum AdvertisingSalvatore Calta, Jr. ................................................................................ IBMDr. Christine Huebner Caridi................................................Marist CollegeOri Brachfeld .......................................................Dash Lock & Key ServiceJan Dewey .................................................................. Poughkeepsie JournalJennifer Dunn ............... State Farm Insurance - The Jen Dunn Agency, Inc.Carol Gordon ........................................................Rhinebeck Savings BankKimberly Hunt Lee ..................................................McCabe & Mack LLPAlexandra Laubacker ......................................................................IES, Inc.Joseph Lepore ...............................................................LCS Facility GroupWilliam Lessner .........................................................Adams Fairacre FarmsJames Letterio, Jr. ............................................Sedore Hudson Valley CPAsTheodore Luty, Jr. ........................................................... Dorsey MetrologyPaul S. Mancarella ..................................................................De’S JewelersDoug McHoul ................................................McHoul Funeral Home, Inc.Rita McPeck ................................................................................. KeyBankDavid Ping .............................................................................Health QuestRobert Ranieri ........................................................... Rose & Kiernan, Inc.Pierrette Ruhland ............................................................Red Cap CleanersMary Schoonmaker ......................................................................TD BankJeffrey Senft ............................................ S & O Construction Services, Inc.Nicholas Shannon .........................Saint Francis Hospital & Health CentersJennifer Van Tuyl .........................................................Cuddy & Feder, LLPTom Weddell.................... Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Weddell

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

Chamber StaffCharles S. North ..............................................................President & CEOAudra B. Gerty ........................................ Executive Vice President & CFOGloria Cukar ...............................................Senior Vice President & COOGeoff Brault ......................................................Director of Media ContentDarlene Bruno ....................................................... Administrative AssistantKara DeMaio .................................................. Director of Media & DesignChristine “Desi” Desmoni ......................................Director of MembershipRich Kleban ..............................Director of Communications & MarketingStephanie Seymour ..................................................Director of OperationsCarmela Spreer ...................................................... Administrative AssistantLaurie S. White ......................................................Membership ConsultantHoward Lynne..............................................Volunteer Government Liaison

The Chamber Foundation StaffKarolyn Osborne ............................................... Director of the Foundation

Workforce Development Center StaffLouise McLoughlin ....................Vice President of Workforce DevelopmentCecilia Cook ......................................................... Director of EmploymentMercy Turugh .............................................................Employment MentorMaryann McKenzie ............................Youth Employment Services Mentor

The commendable leadershipof past chairperson GayeMallet and the Chamber’sExecutive Team; Charlie North,Audra Gerty and Gloria Cukar,have directed our Chamber ofCommerce to exist as a strongeconomic driving force for ourcommunity. The programsoffered by the Dutchess CountyRegional Chamber of Commerceare vast, and they providegreat opportunities for ourmembership. Gaye’s resoluteleadership and foresight, as aboard member and chair, werevital to this during the criticalperiod of growth the Chamberendured over the last decade.I am personally thankfuland grateful to have had theopportunity to learn from Gayeand the professional team atthe Chamber, and I look forwardto an exciting 2012 as yourchairman.Member or non-member,

our Chamber of Commercehas a different meaning andimpact to each individual inthe community, but ultimately ithas one commonality we canall share – opportunity. Eventhe most active members don’talways realize the depth of ourChamber’s services, what it

does to benefit and improvethe life of all who live, work orvisit our region. Of course,the largest part of what theChamber offers is opportunity forbusinesses and their employees,but the impact goes far beyondits members.There are many reasons an

organization or individual mightjoin a Chamber; advocacy,health insurance premiumdiscounts, networking,continuing education andguidance, or simply as anavenue to give back to thecommunity. Some think theChamber’s sole function isto give referrals and offernetworking forums to membersso they can grow their bottomline, but I tend to disagree.While our Chamber certainly hassuch opportunities, the programsgo far deeper than a typicalnetworking mixer or roundtablebusiness card exchange. If youaspire to grow your businessthrough referrals, learn whatthe Chamber offers and getinvolved by attending eventsregularly. Engage with all thebenefits of your membershipand never be afraid to askhow. Another approach is tovolunteer or sponsor one of

our 20 committees, over 100staple events or 25 ChamberFoundation events heldthroughout the year.There is no better way to

promote you or your businessthan choosing your targetaudience and providing themwith the right tools to learn aboutyou and your business. Interactface-to-face with others thatappreciate and understand whatit is to be involved.The Chamber provides the

opportunities for you -- you haveto take the opportunities andturn them into further success.

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Dutchess County is a greatplace for business. We have adynamic workforce, dedicatedbusiness and communityleaders, unparalleled naturalresources and a superb qualityof life. We are a communityripe with opportunity; amessage Dutchess CountyGovernment must successfullydeliver to large companies,manufacturers, and smallbusiness enterprises in need ofa home.Our goal must be to foster a

public-private relationship thatoffers businesses the ability tothrive and allows our economicbase to grow. Together wecan create a climate whereevery business views DutchessCounty Government as avital partner to achieve newdevelopment and job growthopportunities.As you steer your business

toward great prosperity,we want to ensure you astreamlined path. We willwork toward making DutchessCounty the most efficient andeffective county government

possible. We will strive tomake the County’s regulatoryand review processes simple,fair, efficient, transparent andconducive to business growthand job creation. By cultivatingopen dialogue and partnershipswith the towns, villages andcities, we can find ways toremove obstacles that impedesuccess including complicatedreview processes, conflictingregulations and burdensometaxes/fees. Government atall levels must be an effectivepartner to help your businesssucceed.County Government is eager

to assist with resources tofacilitate quality developmentand encourage new jobs.We have valuable productsand services to offer yourbusiness, many availablethrough our federal, state andlocal economic developmentpartners, ranging fromworkforce training, greenenergy incentives, start-upbusiness planning and more.You may not know about manyof these tools, so we will work to

highlight them moreprominently than ever before soyou can take advantage of themto grow your business – andhelp our community prosperWith the repeal of the MTA

payroll tax for small businesses,it appears that Albany is willingto work with us to create amore favorable businessenvironment. We will continueto advocate, with our partners instate government for completerepeal of this egregious taxand work to influence other keyreforms to make doing businesseasier for you.We know we can recover

and revitalize our economyhere in Dutchess County. Ilook forward to working withthe Dutchess County RegionalChamber of Commerce and theentire business community toignite new economic investmentand job creation, makingDutchess County a leader inNew York State and the nation.

For more on DutchessCounty government, go to www.dutchessny.gov

Making Dutchess County Your Partner For ProgressBy: Marcus Molinaro, Dutchess County Executive

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One of my favorite things todo at New Years’ is reflect. I’verecently been thinking a lotabout what we accomplishedat the Chamber in 2011, andthere’s no way around it -- itwas one crazy year. From theconsolidation in January all theway through to our amazingHoliday Contact Breakfast, I’mthankful that the year was filledwith more ups than down, moresmiles than frowns, and a lotof progress for Hudson Valleysmall businesses.We hosted another 12

successful breakfasts andBusiness After Hours events,an amazing Gala, a successfulballoon festival, perhapsthe best Market Place tradeshow in history, and countlessother meetings and seminarsand networking initiatives alldesigned to help local businessgrow. I’m really proud of whatwe accomplished, and I hopeyou are too.As great as 2011 was, we at

the Chamber are not knownto rest on our laurels. In fact,for the past two months, we’vebeen hard at work planningways to be even better in the

future, and I think you’re goingto love what we’ve come upwith. Make sure you attend theupcoming Contact Breakfaston January 18 for our annualmeeting where I’ll be deliveringwhat we’re calling our State ofthe Chamber address. We’llreflect on the past, but reallywe’ll be talking about thefuture, and that future is bright.I don’t want to give away

too much too soon, but justknow that the Chamberplans to continue to positionourselves on the cutting edgeof technology, we’ll be evenmore proactive when it comesto advocacy on behalf of ourmembers, and we’ll continueto strive every day to comeup with new and innovativeways to encourage everyone toThink Local First.Happy New Year, friends.

This one’s going to be good.

Sincerely,

Charles S. NorthPresident & CEO

Chamber Connections,everyone’s favorite high-intensitybusiness networking event,returns to the Hudson Valley onJanuary 10 from 4-6 p.m., atAndy’s Place in Poughkeepsie.This unique networking event

allows attendees to quickly andeffectively network with up to 40people and businesses in one

fast-paced two-hour session.Be sure to have your elevatorspeeches ready and bring plentyof business cards to share withyour new contacts.Chamber Connections is held

bi-annually, and unlike eventssuch as a Business After Hours,is best suited for new or timidnetworkers. The evening is

designed to get you out of yourseat, talking and networkingyour way to a stronger bottomline.Attendance for this event

is limited and always fills upquickly. Make your reservationtoday by calling 845-454-1700,ext. 1000.

Chamber ConnectionsSpeed Network with fellow Chamber members

Need help setting ormaintaining your New Yearshealth resolution? TheJanuary Small BusinessCouncil seminar, featuringchiropractor Pat Heaney ofHeaney Chiropractic, will helpkeep you on the right pathtoward staying happy, healthyand prosperous in 2012 bylooking at and managing thestressors in your daily lives.

Dr. Heaneywill deliver thisSmall BusinessSeminar onThursday,January 26 atthe Chamber’sNorth Office(1 CivicCenter Plaza– Suite 400,Poughkeepsie)beginning at7:30 a.m. A

complimentary continentalbreakfast will be served.All Small Business Marketing

seminars are open to thepublic and free of charge, butregistration is required. Tosave your space, visit www.dcrcoc.org or call 845-454-1700 ext. 1000. McCabe &Mack LLP sponsors this SmallBusiness Marketing seminar.

Small Business SeminarManage Stress to be Healthy in 2012

The Dutchess CountyRegional Chamber ofCommerce is proud to presentthe 2012 Business Institutehosted by the PoughkeepsiePublic Library District at TheAuditorium (105 Market Street,Poughkeepsie) on Saturday,January 28 from 8:15 amuntil 3:30 p.m. The BusinessInstitute offers entrepreneurs anexcellent opportunity to learnhow to develop a businessplan, fine-tune a marketingcampaign, use social mediato grow the bottom line, andapply for financing. Verizon andCommunity Capital of New Yorkgenerously sponsor the 2012Business Institute.Throughout the daylong

seminar series, presentationsare planned from SCORE,SBDC, the Library District’sPublic Computer Center,Community Capital of New Yorkand more. Topics include:

Basics of Starting/•Running a BusinessDeveloping a Plan for•Your BusinessAdriance Small Business•ResourcesNon-traditional Funding•SourcesSocial Media, Websites,•Networking

Participants will also haveample time to explore thehistoric Adriance MemorialLibrary during the scheduledone-hour lunch break, at which

time everyone is encouragedto bring a packed lunch orvisit one of Poughkeepsie’smany fine restaurants withinwalking distance. Plus,Verizon representatives willbe on site to discuss the latestcommunications needs for yoursmall business.The Business Institute is

complimentary for DutchessCounty Regional Chamberof Commerce members butcosts $20 for interested non-members. Parking at TheAuditorium is complimentary.For more information or toreserve your place, contactDarlene at 845-454-1700 ext.1000.

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Hudson Valley Young ProfessionalsHVYPs Welcome New Chairs, Planning Action-Packed 2012Coming off an amazing 2011,

one that saw the committeeexecute countless volunteerinitiatives, raise funds forthe HVYP scholarship andsupport local not-for-profitorganizations, sharpenbusiness acumen through adiverse educational seminarseries and even find time tohave a little fun with businessnetworking, the Hudson ValleyYoung Professionals aregearing up to do even more in2012.Instead of quarterly, the

HVYPs social networkingafter-hours events will nowbe held bi-monthly thanks tothe hard work of the SocialNetworking Committee. TheEducation Committee is hard atwork planning more informative

seminars on topics potentiallyranging from how to get a seaton a board to alternative waysto relieve stress in your life.With a new County Executivetaking office, the Public PolicyCommittee has arranged forthe Young Professionals tomeet with and engage MarcMolinaro in an intimate closed-door forum this March, anevent designed to make theHVYPs more politically aware.And these are just some of thewonderful things in the works,not to mention the continuationof long-standing and successfulinitiatives like the Request TheEnergy community volunteerismprogram and the competitiveOffice Chair Challenge.The HVYPs will have new

leadership in 2012. Following

the successful tenure of FrankCastella, Jr. and Scott Sweeneyas Co-Chairmen of the group,Marc Chodaba and WayneQuint will assume the postsfor this coming year. Bothhave been active membersof the Hudson Valley YoungProfessionals and its advisoryboard for years, and thecommittee is looking forward toseeing how their leadership willfurther expand what is alreadya large and active group.If you’re not a member of

the Hudson Valley YoungProfessionals, January isthe perfect time to join.Membership is complimentaryif you work for a Chambermember (there’s a nominal costif you do not), so visit www.hvyp.org today to get involved.

Do you admire the presenteryou saw last week becausethey are a confident publicspeaker?Do you wish you could lead

the team as enthusiastically asthe woman down the hall?Are you trying to figure out

what direction to go in now thatyou have to change careers?Are you anxious to share

the expertise and experience

you’ve gained as you’ve movedthrough the ranks?Do you feel it is your turn to

give back to the community?Have you felt blessed

because you’ve been givenguidance and heard words ofwisdom?If you find yourself answering

‘yes,’ then join the Women’sLeadership Alliance (WLA)Mentor Program. Group 5

is about to launch, and WLAis looking for both mentorsand mentees. The programwelcomes any adult memberof the community looking for ameaningful mentor relationshipto help provide guidanceand support to meet definedobjectives. WLA membersmake fabulous mentors whohave experience in a widevariety of industries.

At the same time, the Allianceis always looking for morementors who can offer moreassistance to future leadersin the Hudson Valley. If youare a member of the DutchessCounty Regional Chamberof Commerce and feel you’dbe a vital part of WLA’sdynamic team, please considerbecoming a mentor. Both menand women are welcome to

apply for either position.To become part of the

program, apply online at http://www.wlahv.org/mentor andclick on Mentees, then Becomea Mentee or click on Mentors,then Become a Mentor tosubmit your application.The deadline for applications

is February 2.

Womens Leadership AllianceApply Today and Become a Mentor or Mentee with the Women’s Leadership AllianceBy: Alexandra Laubacker, IES, WLA Mentor Committee Chair

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Heart Disease, according tothe Center for Disease Control,is the leading cause of deathamong women in the UnitedStates, and anyone is at riskregardless of age, race orbackground. To help not onlyraise awareness, but also tohopefully inspire action andhealthy choices amongst thecommunity, the Chamber isagain joining with The AmericanHeart Association of DutchessCounty for the annual Go RedReception on Tuesday, February7 from 5-7 p.m. at River StationRestaurant in Poughkeepsie.After enjoying hors d’oeuvres

and a cash bar in River Station’snewly renovated upstairs space,attendees will turn towardsthe floor-to-ceiling windowsoverlooking the Hudson River asthe Mid-Hudson Bridge Authorityilluminates the span in red tomark the occasion. For evenmore optical delight, LegionFireworks will light up the sky

with a heart-shaped pyrotechnicdisplay.February is Heart Month and

the start of the annual Go Redcampaign, but the AmericanHeart Association is committedto fighting heart diseaseand stroke in our communitythroughout the year. Throughfund-raising and awarenessevents like the Go Red ForWomen Luncheon (March 2at the Grandview), the HeartWalk (March 20 at VassarCollege), the BetterU Challenge,sponsored by Central Hudson,and this bridge lighting, the AHAis helping to build healthier livesfor our residents. Learn more atwww.heart.org.EmbroidMe and TEG Federal

Credit Union generouslysponsor the Go Red Reception.For more information or tomake a reservation for thiscomplimentary event, visit www.dcrcoc.org or call 845-454-1700ext. 1000.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Go Red for HeartFireworks, Bridge Lighting Mark Event

Annual GalaNext Generation AwardsThe family business has

been a cornerstone of theAmerican Dream since thebirth of our nation. Fromthe local restaurant to majormulti-national corporationslike DuPont, family owned andoperated businesses representsome of the finest and mostbeloved on our streets. Inrecognition of the importanceof passing down a businessfrom parent to child, theChamber is pleased to honorthe Porco Family, owners ofVilla Borghese in WappingersFalls, and the Baright Family,owners of Foam & Wash withlocations throughout the HudsonValley, with the Next GenerationAward. The honor will bepresented to the two families atthe Chamber’s Annual Gala the

evening of February 4 at TheGrandview.The Next Generation Award

recognizes multi-generationalfamily businesses that havebeaten the odds and achievedlong-term success in ourcommunity.Villa Borghese and the

Porco family have beensynonymous with elegantcatering and weddings since1970. Surrounded by sweepinglawns, meticulous gardens andromantic sunsets, their venue isone of the most picturesque inthe Hudson Valley. Its opulenceand elegance welcomes guestsinto an event filled with luscious,creative culinary cuisine,friendly and attentive staff,along with spectacular photoopportunities, rain or shine. For

more information, visit www.thevillaborghese.com.The Baright family’s Foam &

Wash chain specializes in fastand convenient services in afirst-class facility with a friendlyand courteous staff. They offera full compliment of automotiveproducts and services at eachof their 12 locations, includingfull-service car wash, full-servicedetail department, expresshand waxing, upholstery andleather cleaning and more. Formore information, visit www.foamandwash.com.To purchase tickets to attend

the Chamber’s 2012 Gala andsupport all the award winners,visit www.dcrcoc.org or call 845-454-1700 ext. 1000.

An All-American AffairAnnual Gala - February 4, 2012

2012 Sponsors

Platinum Sponsor:Health Quest

Centerpiece Sponsors:M&T Bank

Poughkeepsie JournalSaint Francis Hospital

& Health CenterVanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni,

& Weddell, LLP, CPAs

Prize Sponsors:A & R Security

Carter-MGM Insurance AgencyIES, Inc.

S & O Construction Services, Inc.

Casino Sponsors:N & S Supply

Quality Environmental Solutions& Technologies, Inc.

Gold Sponsors:Hudson Valley Audio Visual, Inc.

The Grandview

Photograph Sponsor:DRA Imaging

Gift Sponsor:KeyBank

Band Sponsors:Advance Testing Company, Inc.

COBESO, Inc.

All-American Affair Sponsors:Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp.

Marshall & SterlingMid-Hudson Subaru

Timothy P. Doyle Funeral Home

Cocktail Reception Sponsor:Riverside Bank

Rose & Kiernan, Inc.

Viennese Sponsor:L.C.S. Facility Group

Congratulations to May Mamiya, Director of Case Management atVassar Brothers Medical Center, who was chosen as the recipient ofthe 2011 ATHENA Award by The Chamber Foundation, Inc. Mamiyawill travel this spring to the 2012 ATHENA International Conference

in Chicago.


EvEntsJanuary 2 - Chamber Offices Closed

January 4 - New Member Luncheon

11:30 AM. Chamber’s NORTH Office in Poughkeepsie. Come meet and learn about the Chamber

staff over a complimentary lunch catered by JK’s Corner Cafe. Sponsored by Complete Benefit

Solutions, Inc.

Janaury 10 - Chamber Connections

4PM. Andy’s Place, 45 Dutchess Avenue, Poughkeepsie.

Janaury 16 - Chamber Offices Closed

January 18 - Contact Breakfast - Annual Meeting

7:30AM. Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel & Conference Center. Annual meeting presented by: Charles S.

North. Sponsored by: The Chazen Companies.

January 25 - Business After Hours

5PM. Shadows on the Hudson, 176 Rinaldi Blvd, Poughkeepsie. Sponsored by: Associated Abby

Carpet & Floor, The Brake Shop and Quint Investments & Insurance.

January 26 - Small Business Marketing Seminar

7:30AM. Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce, 1 Civic Center, Poughkeepsie.

Sponsored by: McCabe and Mack. Presented by: Pat Heaney, Heaney Chiropractic.

January 28 - Small Business Institute

8:15AM. Poughkeepsie Public Library District at The Auditorium, 105 Market Street, Poughkeepsie.

Sponsored by: Community Capital of New York and Verizon Small Business.

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January 19 - Restorative Massage (DBA Hands On)

4PM. Gold’s Gym, 258 Titusville Road, Poughkeepsie.

Janaury 26 - Bridgeway Federal Credit Union

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announced that it has namedDarryl M. Mauck as VicePresident of Lending, Collections& Risk Mitigation and JacquelineJ. Fellin as Vice President ofCommercial and ResidentialLending.Mauck has been with TEG

since 2005, most recentlyserving as the Director ofCollections, Compliance andRisk Mitigation. In his newposition as Vice Presidentof Lending, Collections andRisk Mitigation, Mauck isresponsible for developing andimplementing TEG’s consumerlending strategy and programs.He also oversees the creditunion’s collections & compliancedepartments.Fellin has been with TEG since

2009, most recently servingas Business DevelopmentOfficer. In her position as VPof Commercial & ResidentialLending, Fellin will beresponsible for directing TEG’sCommercial and ResidentialLending programs and strategy.

The Mothers’ Club of VassarBrothers Medical Center (VBMC)has produced its first annualNew Life, New Hope CharityCalendar benefiting the NeonatalIntensive Care Unit (NICU) ofVassar Brothers Hospital.Twelve newborn models, many

of whom were born at VassarBrothers Medical Center, wererecruited from throughout theHudson Valley to pose for thecalendar. These tiny stars werearound 10-days old, and werephotographed in 12 themedset-ups.The Neonatal Intensive Care

Unit at VBMC is the only Level IIINICU in the Hudson Valley. The15-Bed facility is able to carefor high-risk and sick newborns.The Unit is staffed around-the-clock by Neonatologists anda dedicated staff of Neonatal

Nurse Practitioners andPhysician’s Assistants.Calendars retail for $10 (plus

postage) and are availablethrough Barnes & Noble, VassarBrother’s Gift Shop, membersof the VBMC’s Mothers’ Club,and through local stores.To order a calendar [email protected] orcall 845-559-4843.

Smart Systems is proud tointroduce Smart Systems Caresfor the Community.The program is simple: Any

person can nominate theirfavorite 501c3 organization,they then get as many peopleas they want to nominate thesame organization, and if theyare selected as the group withthe most entries that month,that group gets $1,000. It’s thateasy.To participate, visit www.

smartsystemsny.com/community.html and nominate your favoritenot-for-profit organization today.

Gordon Fire Equipment iscurrently hosting their FirstAnnual Education Drive. Theyare now offering free hands-onfire extinguisher training to tenlocal not-for-profits.Contact Gordon Fire

Equipment at 845-691-5700 [email protected] for moreinformation or to sign up.

Sedore, Hudson Valley CPAaccountant Nicholas P. Bonahas received his Certified PublicAccounting license. Bona joinedSedore as a staff accountant inJuly 2010 where he specializesin serving Sedore’s municipaland non-profit clients.Bona graduated Cum Laude

from SUNY New Paltz with aBachelor of Science degreein Accounting. In addition tohis academic work he alsovolunteered for the IntermediateFinancial Accounting & CorpTaxation and was a memberof the Accountant & Finance

Association.Sedore, Hudson Valley CPA’s,

has also invited two new senioraccountants to join the firm.Karen Nelthrope, CPA of

Hopewell Junction has beenhired as Senior Accountant.Nelthrope, who joined the firmin September, most recentlyworked as a Senior Auditor atJ.H. Cohn LLP. She comesto Sedore with extensiveexperience in auditing, with aconcentration in constructionaccounting. In addition,Nelthrope has broad consultingand tax preparation experiencefor partnerships, municipalities,corporations and individuals.Charles D’Alessio of Beacon

has been hired as a Senior TaxAccountant. D’Alessio, whojoined the firm in August, mostrecently worked for MBAF-ERE CPAs LLC as a SeniorTax Accountant. D’Alessiospecializes in complex taxservices for high net worthindividuals and has extensiveexperience in providing taxcompliance and consultingservices for construction andmanufacturing corporations. Hisareas of practice also includefinancial and tax services forpartnerships, estates and non-profit organizations.

The SUNY New Paltz Schoolof Science and Engineering isoffering a new and innovativecourse during the Spring 2012semester focusing on theprofessional skills needed fora career in engineering andprocess engineering careers inthe manufacturing industry.Taught by Vincent Cozzolino

of The Solar Energy Consortiumalong with well-known industryexperts from selected HudsonValley industries, the coursewill cover: analyzing optionalyield management, root causeand failure analysis techniques,production efficiency processes,quality management systems,conducting return on investmentanalysis, New York State right toknow and safety management

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evenings from 6-8:50 p.m.beginning January 23. Formore information, visit www.newpaltz.edu/sse/

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jumping in the frigid waters ofeither Berean Lake in Highlandon Saturday, February 4 orFreedom Lake in Lagrangevilleon Saturday February 11.All funds from the SubzeroHeroes Ice Jump will benefitthe Alzheimer’s Association’sHudson Valley/Rockland/Westchester, NY Chapter. Formore information, call Karen at845-471-2655 or e-mail [email protected].

Kudos…The East Coast Salon (2776

West Main St. WappingersFalls) recently raised $2,500for the Miles of Hope BreastCancer Foundation during acut-a-thon held at the salon.“We have a few clients who

have had breast cancer and wewanted to do something specialfor them as well as for thisworthy local charity,” said SueGasperini, owner of East CoastSalon. “We came up with theidea of a cut-a-thon along withpink hair extensions and thestaff was very excited.”Miles of Hope is a 501-c-3

public charity with a mission tofund support services for peopleaffected by breast cancer in theeight counties of the HudsonValley. “When Sue calledto say they had raised over$2,000, we were so impressed!”said Miles of Hope ExecutiveDirector Pari Forood. “Manysalons in the Hudson Valley runpromotions for us especiallyduring October, Breast CancerAwareness Month and this year

with 20 salons participating wereceived more donations thanever before in the foundation’seight year history.”Miles of Hope has given away

more than one million dollarsin eight years for supportprograms for people affectedby breast cancer in the eightcounties of the Hudson Valley.

Eli Sloves owner of EliSloves Photographers Incwas awarded the Portrait ofthe Year at the ProfessionalPhotographers Society of NewYork Inc.’s year-end annualprint competition. His winningimage entitled ”What TheseEyes Have Seen” can be foundat www.lovesphoto.com.Eli has been a professional

photographer for over 30 yearsand has always been at theforefront of the photographyindustry. His keen eye andknowledge of photographictechniques allow him to capturejust the right mood with hisimages. He was one of the firstto see that digital photographywas the way of the future andhe continues to hone his craftthru competitions and seminars.Professional Photographers

Society of New York Inc. isan organization of over 350professional photographersaround the state of new Yorkand is over 100 years old.To contact Eli at his studio

visit his web site at www.lovesphoto.com or call 845-227-2266.

David T. Cocks, formerpresident and CEO ofWalden Savings Bank, wasposthumously awarded theJoseph A. Bonura Award forLeadership Excellence atMount Saint Mary College’sgala on December 2. Theaward is presented toindividuals who, through theirprofessional accomplishmentsand approach to management,“have shown the samecommitment to quality, concern

for neighbors and sharedprosperity that have exemplifiedthe career and character of Mr.Joseph Bonura,” another highlyesteemed member of the MountSaint Mary College community.Some 250 guests attended

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University (North) by U.S.News & World Report, MountSaint Mary College offers47 undergraduate programspreparing students for careersin health professions, business,education, social services,communication/media, andmore, plus master’s degreesin business, education andnursing.

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n Automobile Services, Repair &Maintenance

Norm’s Auto Repair, Inc.220 Hooker AvenuePoughkeepsie, NY 12603-3324845-454-3920Email: [email protected]: Norm DennisEst. December 2006; Automobile repairand service.

n Advertising/Promotional Items &Services

Advertising Concept157 Mt. Kisco AvenueMt. Kisco, NY 10549914-241-6770/Fax: 914-241-8415Email: [email protected]: www.aciconcepts.comContact: Salisa Pinon, RepFull service agency. Logo’s print, radioand TV commercials plus jingles withlocal roots.Sponsor: Christine Desmoni

Focus Media10 Matthews StreetGoshen, NY 10924845-294-3342/Fax: 845-294-1118Contact: Josh Sommers, President &CEOContact: Don Minichino II, AccountExecutiveEmail: [email protected]: www.advertisingandpr.comEst. 2000; Focus Media is one of thefastest growing full-service agencies inthe country. Here’s why: We use ourpolitical campaign approach to createinnovative and research-based strategiesfor our clients. That means a consistentmessage from your advertising andpublic relations to your Web site andsocial media.

n Attorneys & Legal Services

Law Office of Emanual S. Saris8 Barristers Row, Suite 3Wappingers Falls, NY 12590845-431-7833Email: [email protected]: Manny Saris, PresidentEst.1993

n Automobile Dealers

Mitchell Motor Cars, LTD472 Freedom Plains RoadPoughkeepsie, NY 12603845-452-3137/Fax: 845-452-3645Email: [email protected]: www.mitchellmotor.comContact: Chuck Mitchell, PresidentEst. 1985; Pre-owned Mercedes Benzand other premium luxury cars. Expertservice on Mercedes and Porsche.

n Bakers & Bakeries

Corsino Cakes2653 E. Main StreetWappingers Falls, NY 12590845-632-6300/Fax: 845-632-6299Email: [email protected]: www.corsinocakes.comContact: Derek Corsino, Chef/OwnerEst. November 2008; Imaginative,creative custom cakes for any occasion.Designed expressly for individualoccasions with the utmost of “out of thebox” design.

n Beverage Markets

Beekman Beverage Barn2463 Route 55Hopewell Junction, NY 12533845-223-2282/Fax: 845-223-4579Email: [email protected]: Lori DeRosa, OwnerEst. June 2011; Sale of discount beerand soda.Sponsor: Tony D’Aquanni

n Business Management Consultants

John G. Mahoney52 Gellatly DriveWappingers Falls, NY 12590914-262-4056lContact: John G. Mahoney,Est. 2007

RBC Limited48 W. Pine RoadStaatsburg, NY 12580845-889-8128/Fax: 845-889-4147Email: [email protected]: www.rbclimited.comContact: Barbara B. CitarellaEst. 1990; A visionary team of growthand operational consultants dedicatedto helping organizations adapt,transform and thrive in the modernbusiness environment. With over 20years experience, RBC Limited knowsall organizations are unique and assuch we build on this unique set ofskills, goals and missions to achievetransformational change.

n Cafes

Moxie Cupcake Bakeshop & Cafe215 Main StreetNew Paltz, NY 12561845-255-2253Email: [email protected]: www.moxiecupcake.comContact: Josie Eriole, Owner/ChefEst. 2010Sponsor: Kara DeMaio

n Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

Royalty Carpet288 Main StreetBeacon, NY845-831-4774/Fax: 845-838-6126Email: [email protected]: www.royaltycarpetinc.comContact: Ryan Ciancanelli, GeneralManagerEst. 1978; Residential and commercialcleaning services, flooring retail andinstallations. “Your Full Service FlooringStore”. Come visit our showroom!

n Colleges

Adelphi University, Hudson Valley Center457 Maple StreetPoughkeepsie, NY 12601845-471-3348/Fax: 845-452-0967Email: [email protected]: www.adelphi.eduContact: Alison Tempestilli, CoordinatorEst. 1980; University extension sitespecializing in degrees in social workand nursing.

n Contractors - Escavating

Zammiello Construction6 John Blvd.Poughkeepsie, NY 12603845-901-4350Email: [email protected]: www.zammconstruction.com

Contact: Kevin Zammiello, OwnerEst. December 2006; Commercial andresidential, repair and install of septic,land clearing/clean up, wet basements/water problems, retaining walls/patios,driveways/sidewalks, trucking, sitedevelopment, grading/lawn install andproperty maintenance.Sponsor: Gloria Cukar

n Day/Child Care Services

The Goddard School Wappingers Falls, NY50 Van Wyck LaneWappingers Falls, NY 12590Email: [email protected]: www.goddardschools.comContact: Rupal PatelEst. April 2012; Early childhoodprogram offering a wide range ofenriching activities to meet individualneeds of each child. Focuses onbuilding child’s emotional, social,cognitive and physical skills through theGoddard School Flex Learning program,while providing the foundation for alifelong love of learning.

n Dentists - General

R & R Orthodontics-Richard G.Rosenbloom, D.M.D.Lexington Park1145 Route 55, Suite 1LaGrangeville, NY 12540845-471-1186Email: [email protected]: www.randrorthodontics.comContact: Richard Rosenbloom, D.M.DEst. 1991; Alignment of teeth and jawsto create beautiful smiles for children,teens and adults.Second location in Fishkill NY.

n Education

The FMA Institute440 Park Avenue South3rd FloorNew York, NY 10016646-536-2821/Fax: 646-536-9002Email: [email protected]: www.fmainstitute.netContact: Terence Cook, DirectorEst. July 2011; The FMA Institute is anationally recognized professionaldevelopment center for everyoneresponsible for not-for-profit finance.

n Electrical Equipment & Supplies

RSL Electronics USA Inc.70 Round Hill RoadPoughkeepsie, NY 12603845-462-6963/Fax: 845-462-2755Email: [email protected]: www.rsl-electronics.comContact: Ariel KoblenzEst. 11/21/1991; On-board control,monitoring and diagnostic solutions forengines, jets, helicopters. Also, RSLprovides advanced muzzle velocityradar.Sponsor: Dr. Sam Simon

n Engineering and/or Surveying Services

Spectra Engineering, Architecture &Surveying PC19 British American Blvd WLatham, NY518-782-0882/Fax: 518-782-0973Email: [email protected]: www.spectraenv.comContact: Christine Kingery, Director ofMarketing

Est. 1993; Provider of civil andstructural engineering, environmentalengineering, surveying, groundpenetrating radar and mining services.

n Entertainment &/or Amusement

Party Express Inc.308-B Route 28Kingston, NY 12401845-340-0490/Fax: 845-334-9618Email: [email protected]: Gina Conigliaro, PresidentEst. 1986; Entertainment Company;DJ-Decor-Special events, lighting-gaming-karaoke-emcees.Sponsor: Brent Caster

n Financial Services

LPL Financial47 So. Hamilton StreetPoughkeepsie, NY 12601845-454-4110/Fax: 845-473-0305Email: [email protected]: www.lpl.comContact: Joshua Stratton, FinancialAdvisorAccount Management for high net worthindividuals, and pension and profitsharing plans, LPL has more than $79Bin assets under management and duallyregistered with FINRA and SEC servingDutchess County along with Newburgh,Kingston and surrounding areas.

n Florists & Floral Decorators

Small Wonders Florist2345 South RoadPoughkeepsie, NY 12601845-849-3345/Fax: 845-849-3346Email: [email protected]: www.smallwondersflorist.comContact: Al DiDonato, Co-OwnerContact: Suzanne Mock, Co-OwnerEst. May 2010; Full service florist-Weddings-Special Events-Holidays-Custom Framing and Photo Restoration.

n Furniture Retailers

Ashley FurnitureSouth Hills Mall1895 South RoadPoughkeepsie, NY 12601201-298-6628Email: [email protected]: www.ashleyne.comContact: Jeff Gati, Director of SalesEmail: [email protected]: www.ashleyne.comContact: Lisa Thorpe, Lead CorporateRecriuterOur staff is committed to excellence inall we do. We provide the best valuein home furnishings backed by superiorservice before, during and after sale. Bymaintaining our core values of honestyand integrity, we’ve made AshleyFurniture Home Stores a great place towork and shop.Sponsor: Charles S. North

n Graphic Artists & Services

Rooney Design Group Ltd.511 Route 22PO Box 273Amenia, NY 12501845-373-9233/Fax: 845-373-9376Email: [email protected]: www.rooneydesignn.y.comContact: Maureen Rooney, PresidentEst. 1989; A full service graphic designcompany specializing in entertainmentand golf industry and other forms

of graphic design. Designs andmanufactures signs and banners on-site.We work with non-profits.

n Home Inspections & Services

Expedient Environmental Solutions, LLC4348 Albany Post RoadHyde Park, NY 12538845-229-1437/Fax: 845-229-9666Email: [email protected]: www.moldybugs.comContact: Richard Wasvary, OwnerContact: David French, Senior ProjectManagerEst. 1995; Mold testing, inspection andremediation, structural pasteurization,sani-dry dehumidification, crawl spaceencapsulation.

n Hospitals

Hudson Valley Hospital Center1980 Crompond RoadCortlandt Manor, NY 10567914-734-3576/Fax: 914-736-3459Email: [email protected]: www.hvhc.orgContact: Victoria Hochman, Director ofMarketing & PREst. 1889; Hudson Valley HospitalCenter’s $100 million renovation hasadded a new lobby, gift shop, 84private rooms, state-of-the-art operatingrooms and an expanded EmergencyDepartment-the only no-wait ED inthe region. A new ComprehensiveCancer Center has opened featuringall services in one location includingradiation, infusion, women’s healthcenter and all support services. HVHCis also the only Magnet Hospital forexcellence in nursing in the region.It’s Institute for Wound Care andHyperbaric Medicine feature threeoversized hyperbaric chambers. TheWomen’s Pavillion for Birthing is theonly center in Westchester/Putnam to berecognized for Breastfeeding supportby the International Board of LactationConsultant Examiners. Free outdoor andgarage parking is available.

n Hotels & Motels

Diamond Mills Hotel & Tavern25 South Partition StreetSaugerties, NY 12477845-247-0700Email: [email protected]: www.diamondmillshotel.comContact: Brigid Walsh, Director ofMarketing and EventsEst. December 2011; The HudsonValley’s newest luxury property.Diamond Mills is a 30 room hotel, state-of-the-art event facility and a full servicerestaurant and tavern.

n Information Technology Services

Nubian Directions II, Inc.248-250 Main StreetPoughkeepsie, NY 12601845-452-8574/Fax: 845-853-7129Email: [email protected]: www.nubiandirections.orgContact: Robert Wright, President/CEOEst. 1994; Information technologyand training, consulting, network andcomputer installation and support,and troubleshooting for non-profitorganizations and businesses.

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Aardvark Insurance404 Manchester RoadSuite 1APoughkeepsie, NY 12603845-849-1460/Fax: 845-230-8664Email: [email protected]: www.rlvinsurance.comContact: Ralph L. Vales, OwnerEst. 2011; We offer auto, home,business, life and health insurance forsmall businesses.

Focus Benefit GroupPO Box 243Millbrook, NY 12545845-677-4722/Fax: 845-677-4723Email: [email protected]: www.focusbenefitgroup.comContact: Charles BlueSpecializes in group health benefits.

n Internet Services

LinkinBus9 Dyckman DriveMohegan Lake, NY 10547888-908-0425Email: [email protected]: www.linkinbus.comContact: Stefan StafuraEst. 201l; Linking businesses with peoplethrough experiences on the web.Sponsor: Christine Desmoni

n Manufacturers

Mechtronics Merchandising Solutions511 Fishkill AvenueBeacon, NY 12508845-440-2239/Fax: 845-440-2235Email: [email protected]: www.mechtronics.comContact: Kevin FellingerProduces, Assembles, warehouses anddistributes advertising and productdisplays for national clients.Sponsor: Charles S. North

n Marketing Research & Services

Averill & Associates2345 Route 52, Suite 2LHopewell Junction, NY 12533845-896-4250/Fax: 845-592-4368Email: [email protected]: www.averillonline.comContact: Dianne Averill, ManagingPartnerEst. 1990; Web development anddesign, e-commerce; print catalogs,brochures; package design, customlabels. Industries we service includemunicipalities, school districts, insurance,pet food, manufacturing, libraries. Freeconsultation.

n Nutritional Consulting & Sales

The Hungry Heart942 Route 376Summerlin Plaza Suite 217-AWappingers Falls, NY 12590845-797-3564Email: [email protected]: www.hungryheart.orgContact: Jodi Darling, OwnerEst. 2009; A weight loss and emotionaleating program. A caring approachto out of control eating. Nutritionalcounseling and hyprotherapy behaviormodification.Sponsor: Lynne Versaci

n Organizations - Professional

Hudson Valley Psychological Association27 Hagan DrivePoughkeepsie, NY 12601845-452-0274/Fax: 845-2947086Email: [email protected]: www.hvpa.orgContact: Rebecca Rooney, Ph.D,PresidentEst. 1984; HVPA seeks to advancethe profession of psychology andto serve New York’s Hudson Valleycommunity. Members of the HVPA arelicensed psychologists who work invarious settings and live and work invarious regions of the Hudson Valley,including the counties of Dutchess,Ulster and Orange. All membersmaintain high standards of professionaland ethical practice as mandatedby licensure through the New YorkState Board of Education, and by theprinciples of the American PsychologicalAssociation(APA) and the New YorkState Psychological Association(NYSPA).

n Patent Services

Bram Patent Services1964 South Road, Unit #204Poughkeepsie, NY 12601845-249-2399Email: [email protected]: Eric M. Bram, OwnerEst. 2009; Patent application preparationand prosecution.

n Physical Therapists

Hudson Valley Manual Physical TherapyPO Box 791Marlboro, NY 12542845-236-1900/Fax: 845-236-1901Email: [email protected]: www.hvmpt.comContact: Elizabeth A. WeissA hands on approach includingosteppathic techniques, integrated withdeep tissue wok, neuromuscular re-education and body mechanics trainingto achieve optimal functional results.

n Professional Services/Training

Medical Expense Management, Inc.15 Davis AvenuePoughkeepsie, NY 12603845-471-3801/Fax: 877-624-0553Email: [email protected]: www.medexpense.comContact: Charles ManzoEst. 2002; Provider of insurance claimservices including independent medicalexaminations.Sponsor: Dr. Dan Hickey

n Real Estate Agencies & Brokers

Pat P Real EstateHark Plaza1299 Route 9Wappingers Falls, NY 12590845-298-8939/Fax: 845-296-1105Email: [email protected]: www.patprealestate.comContact: Patricia Petrosillo, OwnerEst. 2008; All your real estate needs-multi-million dollar producer for 25years.

n Restaurants

Joseph’s Steakhouse728 Violet Avenue (Rt. 9G)Hyde Park, NY845-473-2333/Fax: 845-473-2332Email: [email protected]: www.josephs-steakhouse.comContact: Joseph Wilson, Owner

n Software Training & Development

Dassault Systems Americas Corp.2649 South RoadSuite 220Poughkeepsie, NY 12601845-575-6871/Fax: 845-575-6899Email: [email protected]: www.3ds.comContact: T Gezo, Director-Pricing,Contracts, CommissionsEst. 1998; World leader in productlifecycle management software providingsolutions that enable businesses todesign, simulate and experiencetomorrow’s products.

n Tourist Attractions

Bannerman Castle Trust, Inc.PO Box 843Glenham, NY845-831-6346/Fax: 845-440-3318Email: [email protected]: www.bannermancastle.orgContact: Neil Caplan, President &FounderEst. 1993; Heritage tourism destinationfor people to experience and enjoythe ambiance of Bannerman Castle onPollepel Island.

n Transportation/Courier/Delivery Services

Metro-North Railroad345 Madison Avenue, 2nd FloorNew York, NY 10017212-340-3024 (Mark Mannix)/Fax:212-340-4930Web: www.mta.infoContact: Mark Mannix, Sr Director,Corporate & Public ffairsTransportationAgency. For train schedules call 800-638-7646, for parking permits call 888-682-Park.

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It’s The JourneyVassar-Warner Home

Vassar-Warner Home (52 S. Hamilton St., Poughkeepsie), celebrates 140 years inoperation and a renovation to the building’s facade.

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Ribbon Cuttings

Abilities First cuts a ribbon in celebration of the grand opening of its new Life SkillsEnhancement Center (488 Freedom Plains Rd., Poughkeepsie).

Bella Luci Salon commemorates its move into a new shop (11 Liberty St.,Poughkeepsie) with a ribbon cutting.

It’s The Journey cuts a ribbon to celebrate its grand opening. Visit them online atwww.itsthejourney.biz.

EmbroidMe (2600 South Rd., Poughkeepsie - Poughkeepsie Plaza) cuts a ribbon tocommemorate its expansion into a larger storefront.

Community Family Development (269 Mill St., Poughkeepsie) cuts a ribbon toofficially open its new playground.

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Nerak Systems (4 Stagedoor Rd., Fishkill) cuts a ribbon to officially open its newlocation.

Dutchess ProPrint (1708 Route 9, Wappingers Falls) cuts a ribbon in celebration of25 years in business and to mark the business’ name change.

American Breeders (1582 Route 9, Wappingers Falls) cuts a ribbon tocommemorate the opening of its third location.

Vibrant Lifestyle Coaching (2345 Route 52 - Suite 4N, Hopewell Junction) cuts aribbon in celebration of its grand opening.

Adams Fairacre Farms (160 Old Post Rd., Wappingers Falls) cuts a ribbon for thegrand opening of its fourth Hudson Valley location.

Computer Systems Integrators, Inc. (1401 Route 52 - Suite 100B, Fishkill) cuts aribbon to mark the opening of its new office location.

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Hit the slopes this winter withthe Hudson Valley Ski Club.Now in its 73rd year, the SkiClub offers members the chanceto socialize with those whoshare a common interest, getdiscounts on lift tickets and skiequipment, participate in clubtrips to some of the top wintersports destinations in the world,and much more.

Not a skier or snowboarder?Not a problem. During mostclub outings, experiencedcertified instructors offer freelessons to fellow members in thegroup. The club’s lessons are agreat way to get started on theslopes and also to meet fellowskiers at a similar ability level.

The Hudson Valley SkiClub meets the first and thirdWednesday of each month at

the Clarion Hotel on Route 9 inPoughkeepsie. Members alsogather each Friday evening for“Race Training,” a social nightout at local restaurants designedto promote friendship andcamaraderie off the mountain.

The Hudson Valley Ski Clubis currently planning trips to skihot-spots like Colorado andVermont, so join now. Yearlymembership is just $40 for anindividual, $50 per couple andis open to anyone 21 years orolder. For more informationon how to join, contact clubMembership Chairman PeterGray IV at 845-462-2010 [email protected]. For the completehappenings and backgroundon the Hudson Valley SkiClub, visit them online at www.hudsonvalleyskiclub.org.

Community SpotlightHudson Valley Ski Club

The Workforce DevelopmentCenter of the Chamber wishesto thank the following individualsand families for their support:

Angela Adams - Adams•Fairacre Farms (2Families)Rebecca Lee - Bella Luci•SalonJanet Novak - Better•Homes and GardensRand RealtyJohn McLoughlin -•Citizens BankSusanne Barbaro - DSL•Financial ServicesPat Miller - Evergreen•ChorusRita McPeck and Brenda•

Parrilla - KeyBankLauren Muffs -•Poughkeepsie PublicLibrary DistrictSinikkia Sherwood -•Premier Medical GroupChristina Myers -•Rhinebeck Saving BankSusanne Koval -•Riverside BankSophia Donohue -•Southlands FoundationPam Gartland - St.•Francis AuxillaryKathleen Wiehe - Staff,•Corbally, Gartland andRappleyeaMary Schoonmaker - TD•Bank

Mary Galbraith - TEG•Federal Credit UnionIrene Andujar and Donna•Slavin - Vassar WarnerHomeThe Family of Pat & Toby•MillerThe Harte Family•The Russell Family•The Sammon Family•The Valvo Family•The Currie Ciardi Family•The Hunt & Lee Families•The staff of the Dutchess•County RegionalChamber of CommerceThe Hudson Valley Young•Professionals

Everyone Sees Billboards– that’s the motto of HighwayDisplays, the locally ownedoutdoor advertising firm that’sbeen helping to promote HudsonValley business since 1921.This winter, following a generousoffering of six billboards to TheChamber Foundation, Inc.,and thanks to the sponsorshipof Advance Testing, HighwayDisplays is hoping everyonesees some positive messagesaround the community.

Through March, six full-sized billboards scatteredaround the Hudson Valleywill feature local not-for-profitorganizations. Until the endof January, The ChamberFoundation, Inc., is promotingall of its available scholarshipsbefore turning the billboardspace over to the community.Beginning in February,students from Arlington andPoughkeepsie High Schoolswill not only work with thenot-for-profit organizations toreceive promotion, but will also

have a hand in designing theadvertisement, making HighwayDisplay’s generosity not just ofbillboards, but of an educationalopportunity as well.

For more informationabout Highway Displaysand how utilizing some ofits approximately 500 clean,up-to-date and prominentlylocated billboards might boostyour bottom line, visit www.highwaydisplays.com. Formore about The ChamberFoundation, Inc., and itsavailable scholarships, visitwww.chamberfdn.org.

Advance Testing is aconsulting construction materialstesting laboratory that hasbeen providing outstandingservice to its clients since 1984.Advance Testing Companyprovides both field inspectionand laboratory analysis ofall construction materialsfor commercial, private, andpublic organizations. Formore information, visit www.advancetesting.com.

Business of the MonthHighway Displays

Adopt-a-FamilyThank You For Your Support!

Member SpotlightDutchess Manor

When it comes time to planyour next event, be it a wedding,corporate meeting, anniversaryparty or any other occasion,consider Dutchess Manor toserve as the host.

Housed in an historic mansionbuilt in the 1860s perchedhigh on the bluffs of Beaconoverlooking the Hudson,Dutchess Manor offers guestsamazing river views and use oftheir expansive outdoor lawn,terrace and gazebo spaceduring warmer months, and theinterior grand opulence of aHudson Valley estate during thewinter. Regardless of season,Dutchess Manor’s commitmentto quality and service guarantee

a stunning and successful affair.A full-service event house,

Dutchess Manor provideson-site catering and even abakery to suit the needs of theirclients. Sample menu items,all carefully prepared by chefstrained at the Culinary Instituteof America, include apricotchicken, Chilean sea bass, aclassic chateaubriand and more.All menus are customizable tosuit individual tastes.

Bookings for the springand summer are goingfast. For more informationabout Dutchess Manor, or toreserve your date, visit www.dutchessmanor.com.

The staff of the Poughkeepsie Public Library District at Adriance Library participated in Adopt-A-Family

Arlington High School students (who will create the Februarybillboards) pose with faculty and staff of Advance Testing and the

Arlington Education Foundation.

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One of the educationalmissions of The ChamberFoundation, Inc., is to providescholarships for studentsattending local area schools.Last year, The ChamberFoundation, Inc., awarded$38,000 in scholarship fundsand experiences to deservingstudents in Dutchess County.Monies for scholarshipprograms are contributedthrough corporate sponsors andfundraisers such as Bowl-A-Thon, Cosimo DiBrizzi CelebrityServers Dinner, Annual Day ofGolf and the ATHENAAwardsProgram, just to name a few.Scholarships are very

important to high school

students who will be attendingcollege. With the cost ofeducation continuing to rise,many students and parentshave to take out loans to payfor college or resort to othermeasures. Scholarships are agreat way to cover part of oreven all of the cost of a collegeeducation.The Chamber Foundation,

Inc., currently offers 11different types of traditionaland non-traditional scholarshipopportunities for high schoolseniors. There are currentlyscholarships available in theareas of culinary arts, nursing,music, athletics, engineering,manufacturing and trade,

journalism and communicationsand more. The scholarships areextended to individuals who arein need of financial aid or qualitybased on merit. Scholarshipsare a powerful tool in the overalldevelopment of a person’sfuture. To find out how theymight be able to benefit youreducational future, visit www.chamberfdn.org or contact meat 845-296-0001 ext. 104 [email protected] The Chamber Foundation

board chairman Nevill Smythe iscontinuously telling students, “…you will NOT get a scholarshipunless you apply,” so applytoday! Deadline for scholarshipsubmission is April 1, 2012.

Jeff was interviewed by TinaLudwig of The Valley Group,member of the LeadershipDutchess Class of 2008.

1. As a Sole Proprietor,what were the reasons thatyou decided to put yourselfthrough the LD program? Itwas an excellent way to meetthe up and coming businessleaders in the local area.Making the rightconnectionsis crucial forthe vitality andsuccess of anysmall businessowner, and LDwas the perfectplatform forme to broaden my networkingdatabase.

2. How do you feel theLD program benefits ourcommunity? In addition tothe scholarship fundraising andthe home repair projects thatwe complete with RebuildingTogether of Dutchess County aspart of the LD curriculum, I feelthe program helps showcasewhat Dutchess County offersin terms of opportunity, growth,education and resiliency forbusinesses and families.

3. Have you stayedconnected with your classand the LD program and if

so, how do you feel that hashelped you become or staysuccessful in business?Yes, I have stayed closelyconnected with both myclass and the program. Theprogram has helped me bothprofessionally and personally.From a professional standpointI was able to make connectionswith other professionals that

I may not haveotherwise hadthe opportunityto meet. Thoseconnections havehad a tremendousimpact on thegrowth of mybusiness. I have

stayed very involved withLeadership Dutchess. I amcurrently a member of theLD Alumni committee, I ama mentor for a member of thecurrent class and help withvarious LD events that takeplace throughout the year,which has introduced me toeven more professionals. Iencourage anyone who is on thefence about joining the programto do it, it is an investment inyourself, your business and thecommunity!

For more on LeadershipDutchess, visit www.facebook.com/LeadershipDutchess

Leadership Dutchess AluminariesJeff Breen - Class of 2010

The Foundation PerspectiveBy: Karolyn Osborne, Foundation Director

The Chamber Foundation, Inc.

The Chamber Foundation, Inc.Board of Directors

OfficersNevill Smythe, Chair.................................Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley

Trista Parker, 1st Vice Chair.........................................................................Health Quest

Bill Francis, Treasurer......................................................Fortress Financial Advisory LLC

Lisa Morris, Secretary..............................................Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union

DirectorsStephen E. Diamond............................Vergilis, Stenger, Roberts, Davis & Diamond, LLP

Stacey Langenthal......................................................................Rhinebeck Savings Bank

Tina Ludwig....................................................................................The Valley Group, Inc.

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

Anna Marie Paolercio...............................................................................Dutchess BOCES

Charles “Chip” Simon......................................................................Taconic Advisors, Inc.

Tina Walz.......................................................Manufactures and Traders Trust Company

Thomas Weddell.....................................Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Weddell

Foundation StaffKarolyn Osborne.............................................Director of The Chamber Foundation, Inc.

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“I am amazed at the opportunities the Chamber has provided me both

personally and professionally. One of the most beneficial opportunities I had

was participating as a Table Host at a Chamber event. Not only did I meet ten

new friends, but gained four new clients as a result of this chance meeting.

Taking advantage of the many events sponsored by the Chamber, I have

quickly acclimated to being a new business owner in the community.”

- Jen Dunn, Jen Dunn State Farm

Read more testimonials or write your own by visiting www.dcrcoc.org,

click on Members and Member Testimonials from the drop-down menu.

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Being a member of the DutchessCounty Regional Chamber ofCommerce comes with manybenefits, and one of them isdiscounts on other members’products and services.Simply carry your SmartCard,

show it at these businesses andreceive the discount mentioned.That’s it! What a great way tosave money, meet other Chamberbusinesses and ‘Think Local!’ Don’thave your SmartCard or need a newone? Call 845-454-1700 ext. 1009and let us know.

The Brake Shop1228 Route 9Wappingers Falls, NY 12590845-298-600010% off all services for foreign,domestic autos and small trucks

Prudential Serls Prime PropertiesBlake Michaud1131 Route 55Lagrangeville, NY 12540845-797-3627Free “Home Protection Plan” whenyou buy or sell your home throughme ($447 value)

Thai Spice Restaurant28 Raymond AvenuePoughkeepsie, NY 1260310% off all food & beverage –takeout and dine in

R.J. Centrello, CPA4 Nancy Court, Suite 1Wappingers Falls, NY 12590845-896-6202Free consultation & 10% offservices for the first year

For a complete listing ofSmartCard members and theirdiscounts, visit: www.dcrcoc.org,click on the Members tab and thenMember Discounts.

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