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The President’s Perspective Holiday Greetings!

The Holiday Season is here and with that come thought of the upcoming New Year. As we approach 2019 we’d like to reflect back on some of the Chamber’s activities in 2018.

You are currently reading the 3rd edition of our new quarterly publication, “ChamberLink”, which is designed to be a comprehensive business guide for Columbia County Chamber members and the greater community. Inside you will find exclusive content about our chamber including: upcoming events, new initiatives, member profiles, ribbon cuttings and articles about member businesses along with pertinent business information. I would like to take a Jeffrey C. Hunt, CCE, president and moment to thank our media partner ColumCEO, Columbia County Chamber of bia-Greene Media for their support and assisCommerce tance in producing this member content oriented publication. Marketing opportunities in the ChamberLink are available to members at exceptionally cost effective rates, and we are currently working on an enhancement for advertising through the ChamberLink in 2019. Stay Tuned!

We also celebrated a record number of ribbon cuttings, business expansions and member milestone anniversaries. In addition we introduced some new membership benefit products including: TASC, a health program that affords sole proprietorships that have a maximum of two employees or 1099 employees an opportunity to realize business expense tax write-offs previously unavailable to them. See January e-newsletter for more details.

We also introduced a Chamber travel program that included trips to China and Italy.

Our partners, Citslinc and AdventuraWorld, provide the ability to have up close and personal experiences which, really make these trips special. Other destinations are available. Let us know what is on your wish list.

More recently the Chamber staff and the Board of Directors just went through a strategic planning retreat where we are planning some amazing things. Thanks to Dick Blouse Jr, former President of the Detroit Regional Chamber and 38 year Chamber veteran and Bob Yingling, a seasoned CIO for AT&T for facilitating the sessions for us.

We are working hard to add to the value of your Chamber membership in 2019!

Have a Safe & Happy New Year!

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Directors Chairman of the Board - Derick LaTorre, MetzWood Insurance Brian Stickles, The Bank of Greene County Greg Appel, Columbia-Greene Media Jason Walch, Coldwell Banker Advisor Realty John Brusie, Ginsberg’s Foods, Inc. Tom Crowell, Chatham Brewing, LLC Dominique DeVito, Hudson-Chatham Winery Carol Doerfer, Columbia-Greene Community College Rich Edwards, Catamount Ski Area Matt Griesemer, Freeman Howard, PC Kristan Keck, Wm. Farmer and Sons - Boarding & Barroom Matt Mackerer, Karp, Ackerman, Skabowski, & Hogan, PC Caitlin McCrea, Kinderhook Bank Sharyn Richards Marks, Richmor Aviation & The Kinderhook Group, Inc.

Bill Van Slyke, Columbia Memorial Health

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Respectfully submitted, Jeffrey C. Hunt, CCE, President and CEO Columbia County Chamber of Commerce

Chairman of the Board - Derick LaTorre, MetzWood Insurance John Brusie, Ginsberg’s Foods, Inc.

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Dominique DeVito, Hudson-Chatham Winery Carol Doerfer, Columbia-Greene Community College Matt Griesemer, Freeman Howard, PC Matt Mackerer, Karp, Ackerman, Skabowski, & Hogan, PC Caitlin McCrea, Kinderhook Bank

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Chamber Member Opportunities for 2019

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The Chamber is pleased to offer banner ads as an affordable advertising tool. They can be positioned on our website, the monthly e-newsletter and follow-up eblast reminders, as well as the monthly “10 Things to Do in Columbia County”.

The Chamber website is a valuable resource to our members and those living and doing business in the County, our second home owners, and the growing tourist population that visits our great County.

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The monthly Enewsletter, (including weekly follow-ups) and the monthly “10 Things To Do in Columbia County”, reach over 1,000 businesses and community contacts. The e-newsletter informs recipients about events and opportunities that the Chamber is offering, along with valuable member news items. And the popular “10 Things To Do In Columbia County”, a monthly summary of ten top fun things being done by our member businesses and organizations, is frequently forwarded along by business owners to their employees and customers

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Have an event coming up? Run a promotional banner during the month of the event!

A WAY TO SHOWCASE YOUR BUSINESS! Please contact the Chamber if you are interested in hosting a Business After Hours (BAH) or a Business Before Hours (BBH). They are a great way to show off your business. You and the Chamber choose a month and date that works best for you both. If you’ve ever joined us for an After Hours event you know they are a fun way to put your face to your business name and meet other business folks as well. You’ve probably attended a after hours at a business that you’ve never visited before. If you want other business professionals to see your establishment and are interested in hosting an after hours event, please contact us to discuss.

PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS BY PRESENTING A SEMINAR!

In our commitment to provide continuing education, we strive to present seminars at little or no cost to our members. Seminar subjects can range from financial and retirement guidance to making the most of your social media or living a healthy life.

This is also an opportunity for members to make their company more visible by presenting a seminar.

Let us know if you are interested.

POST JOB OPENINGS All Chamber members can post Job Openings directly to the Chamber Website. Each member has the ability to create their own Login, which also enables them to post events and update their member information, as well as post unlimited Job Openings.

Job seekers can access job listings through a “Search For Jobs” button on the Chamber’s homepage.

Small Business Success Breakfasts You are invited to join your friends and colleagues at the Columbia County Chamber’s Small Business Success Breakfast the first Wednesday of each month at 8 a.m. except January’s will be on the second Wednesday, January 9th, 2019.

This new monthly series will offer networking, education and support for small business owners, sole proprietors and the owners of professional practices.

Business coach Deborah Gallant of Bold Business Works will lead intensive

workshops. Coffee, bagels and networking begin at 8:00 am at the Chamber Office located at 1 North Front Street in Hudson unless otherwise noted. Program starts promptly at 8:15 am. You’ll be on your way by 9:30 am. Cost is $10 per session and $99 for the year. Non-members are $15. Bring a friend!

RSVP to Amy Kneller, akneller@columbiachamber-ny.com. Walk-in’s are also welcome. Hope to see you there!

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Chamber Members Networking and Celebrating the new location of Pattiston, Koskey, Howe and Bucci CPAs PC at the Business After Hours they hosted at their new location at One Hudson City Centre , 2nd Floor in Hudson, NY.

Chamber Members Networking and Celebrating 25 years in business at The Cascades in Hudson with a Business After Hours.

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SHOP SMALL AND BUY LOCAL!

This holiday season we encourage you to shop small and buy local.

During the last decade many Americans have opted out of shopping in the traditional sense (brick and mortar) or going to the mall and are now increasingly shopping online. The online shopping dynamic has had an adverse effect on shopping malls and main streets. Many economists have differences of opinion regarding the impact of the consumer switching to online shopping. To some economists, online shopping has a direct co-relationship with the closing of malls throughout the United States. No matter who is correct, the benefits for shopping small and buying locally are immense and apparent in Columbia County.

Many Chambers’ around the country have begun to focus on this issue and are spreading the word and the importance of staying local. Millions of Americans have heard the call and are actually actively supporting efforts to shop small and buy locally. Our beloved Columbia County is a shining example of how shopping small and buying local can benefit the entire community. From Hudson to Chatham and Hillsdale to Valatie, organizations like Chatham Area Business Alliance (CABA), Hudson

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Business Coalition (HBCi), Valatie Economic Redevelopment Association (VERA) and Hillsdale Business Alliance (HBA) within our community are committed to the cause of shopping small and buying local.

As we look across the spectrum of what is currently happening to big suburban shopping malls our County offers a range of shopping experiences from high end jewelry to locally created crafts. The beauty of supporting locally owned businesses is that money spent within the County often multiplies several times before leaving the local communities. More often than not, money spent locally leads to job creation, sustainable business expansion and growth.

So this year, between office parties and family celebrations, please remember to shop small and buy local. If you are interested in learning more about the wonderful array of shopping opportunities in Columbia County, please visit the websites of the aforementioned business organizations or reach out to the Columbia County Chamber directly at www.Columbiachamber

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Our Business Supports Our Community

Our Staff Are Active Community Volunteers Your Business With Us Helps Support These Local Organizations Adaptive Sports Foundation Warriors in Motion | Adopt A US Soldier | Alzheimer’s Association | Art Omi | Art Stakeholders | American Cancer Society | American Legion | American Red Cross | Austerlitz Historical Society | Camphill Village | Canaan Historical Society | Canaan Protective Fire Company | Capital City Rescue Mission | Catholic Charities of Columbia and Greene Counties | CCS Friends of Shakespeare | Chatham Booster Club | Chatham Area Business and Arts | Chatham Education Foundation | Chatham Film Club | Chatham Fine Arts Booster Club | Chatham Fire Department | Chatham High School Hall of Fame | Chatham Little League | Chatham Lions Club | Chatham MED PTA | Chatham Public Library | Chatham Rescue Squad | Chatham Silent Food Pantry | Chatham Synagogue | Clarion Concerts Inc. | Claverack Library | COARC | Columbia Car Club | Columbia Clippers Travel Baseball | Columbia County Agricultural Society | Columbia County Chamber of Commerce | Columbia County Council on the Arts | Columbia County Deputy Sheriff Association | Columbia County Habitat for Humanity | Columbia County Historical Society | Columbia County Meals on Wheels | Columbia County Sheriff’s Association | Columbia County Young Professionals | Columbia Economic Development Corporation | Columbia-Greene Community Foundation | Columbia-Greene Hospital Foundation | Columbia-Greene Humane Society | Columbia Land Conservancy | Columbia-Greene Board of Realtors | Columbia-Greene College Scholarship Fund | Columbia-Greene Sportsmen’s Association | Columbia Golf & Country Club | Columbia Pathways to Recovery | Community Hospice Of Columbia-Greene | Crandell Theatre | Crellin Park Foundation | Dan Barrett | D.A.R.E. | Edith Casey Fund | Equine Advocates | Family Resource Centers | FilmColumbia | Food for the Poor | Fresh Air Fund | Friends of Chatham Public Library | Friends of Lindenwald | Garden Club of Kinderhook | Ghent Food Pantry | Ghent Playhouse | Girls on the Run | Health Alliance POS | Heroic Food | High & Mighty Stables | Holy Spirit Church | Hudson City Schools | Hudson

Area Library | Hudson Opera House | Hudson Pride Foundation | Hudson School District PTA | Hudson Valley Old Time Power Assoc.

Blacksmith Shop | Ichabod Crane Booster Club | Jimmy Fund/Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Kinderhook BPA | Kinderhook Memorial Library | Kinderhook Reformed Church | Kinderhook Runners Club | Knights of Columbus | Larkin Hill House Trails | Leaf Peepers Concerts | Lebanon Valley Heritage Center | Lebanon Valley Historical Society | Let It Be Local | Little Falls School of Music | Mac-Haydn Theatre | Malden Bridge Community Center | Marion Stegmann Fund | Mercy House | Morris Memorial Association | Mountain View Cemetery Association | National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Nature’s Classroom | New Concord Historical Society | New Lebanon Library | Niverville Santa Claus Club | Northern Columbia Little League | New York State Sheriff’s Association | OK5K Race | Olana State Historic Site | Old Chatham Hunt Club | Our Community Cares | Payne AME Church | Philmont Public Library | Playground Golf Foundation | PS21: Performance Spaces for the 21st Century | Queechy Lake Club | Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York | Riders Mills Historical Association | Roeliff Jansen Community Library | RPI Rugby Association | Salvation Army – Super Hero Toy Drive | Sean’s Run | Shaker Museum Mount Lebanon | Simon’s Rock Kiln Project | Smile Train | Sons of Italy | Special Olympics | Spencertown Academy | Stephentown Veterans | St James Church | St John’s CYO | St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital | St. Baldrick’s Foundation | Stottville Fire Co. | Stottville Firehouse’s Women’s Auxiliary | STRIDE Adaptive Sports | SUNY Oneonta Swim Team | Tannery Pond Concerts | Thank a Vet | The Theater Barn | Tri-State Emergency Team | Town of Stuyvesant | Uel Wade Music Scholarship | United Way | USO | Valatie Food Pantry | Valatie Veterans Run | Valatie Volunteer Rescue Squad | Veterans of Stephentown | Village of Chatham Gazebo Concerts | Village of Kinderhook Zoning Board | Wildwood Foundation | World Vision International | Wounded Warrior Project

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NEW MEMBERS APPLESTONE MEAT COMPANY

Hudson, NY • 845-626-4444

Whole animal butcher shop with 24/7 vending machines and retail window. A trusted source for well-raised meat in the Hudson Valley. Sustainability and accessibility.

BEARFLY DESIGNS LLC

New Lebanon, NY • 518-937-9126

Event Lighting and Decor for all occasions. Services include lighting, decor, and planning every aspect to make your event truly YOUR EVENT.

BOLD BUSINESS WORKS

Canaan, NY • 805-217-4881

Deborah Gallant is a Speaker, Coach, Author and Marketing & Business Strategist. She has been described as ‘’Carol Burnett with an MBA’’, delivering pragmatic, actionable business insights and tools in a dynamic style that engages audiences and delivers real value.

FIRST HUDSON MORTGAGE COMPANY

Hudson, NY • 518-828-9981

An independent Mortgage Company, offering a variety of loan programs with lender partners. Providing outstanding mortgage solutions and pre-qualification service with competitive mortgage options from local, national and private lenders. Experienced licensed professionals present recommendations for the mortgage that may work best for you and hands-on guidance throughout the process..

before-school program, 2 after-school programs, Vacation Clubs during all school breaks, and Camp O.K. Kids during the summer.

RED MANNEQUIN

Hudson, NY

Boutique - Everyday/Extraordinary Designers - Unique, Exciting, Always Special!

SERENITY WELLNESS MEDICAL LASER SPA

Hudson, NY • 518-671-6700

Hair-Free Skin, Born To Touch! Obtain irresistibly smooth, hair-free skin that’s born to touch with excel HR laser hair removal - our NEW premium laser hair removal technology, from the pioneers of laser hair removal, proven safe and effective on all skin types and available all-year-round.

STONE BRIDGE CIDER

Hudson, NY • 917-207-6261

Stone Bridge Cider is a craft Field-to- Glass Cidery producing the highest quality dry sparkling ciders from on-farm and locally grown apples. The Cidery is located at Stone Bridge Farm, a sustainable & diversified farm operation, just 2 miles south of Hudson.

TIERRA FARM, INC.

Valatie, NY • 518-392-8300

Enjoy the highest quality certified organic nuts, seeds, dried fruits, coffee and chocolate products made fresh in small, hand-crafted batches in our environmentally-conscious, peanut-free facility. Our fair-trade coffee was voted Best of Columbia County!

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Hillsdale, NY • 508-395-0040 Psychotherapy

THE SCIENCE OF AESTHETICS LASER AND MED SPA

Hudson, NY • 518-697-5390 Laser Medicine / Med Spa

VALATIE MEDICAL ARTS, LLC

Valatie, NY • 518-755-7170

The Valatie Medical Arts Building has been the anchor of the town of Valatie for more than twenty years. From professional tenants in all medical specialties to a convenient location, VMA is the place for all your health needs. Cost effective office space available.

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THANK YOU to our MOVE Columbia Investors MOVE Columbia is a County-wide healthy initiative developed by the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce in coordination with EP Nevins Insurance Agency, Inc. Blueshield of Northeastern New York, Columbia Memorial Health and Kinderhook Bank are investors in Move Columbia.

The committee develops, organizes and facilitates events throughout the county. It is comprised of the Chamber of Commerce employees, Columbia County Department of Health and county business leaders. Columbia County is currently ranked #20 out of 62 counties in a State-wide health ranking system as reported by the Robert Johnson Foundation and University of Wisconsin. This new healthy initiative is designed to educate, raise awareness, and promote fitness and nutrition, as well as mental wellness to improve the daily lives of our community members. Ultimately, this community Health Initiative is designed to raise our county’s health statistics as collected by the Robert Woods Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin. In addition, it is our hope and desire to aggregately improve the health of Columbia County residents and to reduce the overall health premiums paid by employers.

The partnerships and workplace challenges are excellent ways for your businesses to be involved. Challenges are geared to be inclusive and there is an opportunity for all employees to participate regardless of age, gender or any other differences. Challenges are paired with educational activities

so that there is a greater likelihood of sustainable commitment to whatever activity, healthy choice or exercise chosen by the individual.

It has been said, if everyone treated their bodies like the cars they own, people would make better choices as to how they treat their bodies.

In 2019, Move Columbia will be involved in numerous organized events to include a Corporate/Community Challenge, various fitness related events and an annual Health & Wellness Fair. Many of these programs will be in partnership with our local health-based businesses throughout Columbia County.

This is a great opportunity for local businesses to gain exposure, recruit & retain employees by fostering a positive team environment, engage and educate our youth through the educational partnerships and bring the community together to foster positive relationships and gain success through team-work.

For more information, do not hesitate to contact the Chamber at 518-828-4417 or mail@columbiachamber-ny.com.

GREENE COUNTY TOURISM

Leeds, NY • 518-943-3223

The Great Northern Catskills offers the ultimate 4-season destination for families, outdoor adventure seekers and those looking to get away from it all.

HUDSON VALLEY OVERHEAD DOORS AND OPERATORS, INC.

Rhinebeck, NY • 845-876-2772

Overhead door and operator sales, installation and service.

Repair and maintenance of overhead doors and operators.

Serving Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Ulster, Orange, and Sullivan Counties

HUDSON VALLEY PRECISION CONTRACTING

Germantown, NY • 518-537-2902

We are a small contracting company focusing on residential and commercial work in the Hudson Valley area.

JENNIFER BAER, NP

Hudson, NY • 518-929-2424

I am a Nurse Practitioner and specialize in supporting patients to better health with Alternative/Integrative Treatment options. I have trained in the largest Integrative facility in the nation and help bridge the gap between alternative and mainstream treatments.

O.K. KIDS, INC.

Kinderhook, NY • 518-758-9528

O.K. Kids, Inc. is a not-for-profit, school-age childcare program. We serve children in the Ichabod Crane School District in grades Kindergarten through Sixth grade. We run a few different programs throughout the year. A

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RIBBON CUTTING

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RIBBON CUTTING

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Copake Lake Realty Corp., a long established Real Estate Company in and around Columbia County, recently celebrated 15 years in business and the opening of their beautiful new office located at 290 Birch Hill Rd. at Copake Lake. Owner/Broker Lindsay LeBrecht is pictured center with scissors and is joined by her staff of Realtors, Margaret “Peggy” Rose, Jennifer R. Wall and Karen Colin, as well as Chamber Board members Jay Walch and Rich Edwards, Chamber membership Ambassador Susan Smith, local business Owners Kirk Kneller and Austin Urban and representatives from the Bank of Greene County. Visit www.copakelakerealty.com to view their large selection of homes and property listings.

The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated both the 9th Anniversary and recent expansion of the Hudson ReStore located at 829 Route 66 in Hudson. A Ribbon Cutting ceremony kicked off an open house, during which time guests toured through the newly expanded store. The background area of the photo shows the newest 3500 square foot addition.

Pictured are ReStore Manager Hannah Benga (center with scissors) who is joined by Brenda Adams, Executive Director of Columbia County Habitat for Humanity, Board Member Justin Goldman, former Board Members Sara McWilliams and Janis Smythe, as well as Robert LaPorta, representative from Senator Kathleen Marchione’s office and Chamber President Jeffrey Hunt. Visit www.columbiacountyhabitat.org to learn about ReStore.

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Pattison, Koskey, Howe & Bucci CPA’s The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce recently helped celebrate the move of Pattison, Koskey, Howe & Bucci CPA’s PC to their beautiful new offices at One Hudson City Centre, Suite 203, in Hudson. A Ribbon Cutting ceremony kicked off a well attended Business After Hours event. Pictured left to right are: Jeffrey C. Hunt, Chamber President & CEO, Richard Koskey CPA, Shareholder; Ned Howe CPA, Shareholder; Nancy Patzwahl CPA, Shareholder; Jean Howe Lossi, EA; A. Michael Bucci CPA, Managing Shareholder (with scissors); Suzanne Muldoon CPA, Shareholder; Bradley W. Cummings CPA, CVA, Shareholder; N. Therese Wolfe CPA, Shareholder; Matthew VanDerbeck CPA, Shareholder and Gary F. Newkirk CPA, Shareholder. Pattison, Koskey, Howe & Bucci CPA’s PC proudly say they have been “building trusted relationships since 1946”. Visit www.pkhbcpaa.com to learn more.

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Serenity Wellness Medical Laser Spa The Columbia County Chamber recently celebrated the addition of Laser therapy and a fine-tuning of their name, for Serenity Wellness Medical Laser Spa located at 968 Columbia St in Hudson. Co-founders Joseph Mannino (with scissors) and Dr. Tanya Mays (pictured right with ribbon) along with the friendly compassionate well-trained laser technicians Maggie (also with scissors) and Victoria (to Maggie’s right) are helping solve the problems that so many men and women of different skin types have suffered with for so long, such as unwanted hair, wrinkles, age spots, spider veins and more. This top notch 21st Century Excel HR Laser is the most powerful laser in the area!! Call 518-6716700 to learn more and learn about holiday specials. Gift Certificates available.

Jennifer Baer NP Alliance for Positive Health The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce recently conducted a Ribbon Cutting ceremony for The Alliance for Positive Health, which was followed by an Open House. The new, larger office space is located at 160 Fairview Ave. in Hudson. Pictured from the left are Jeffrey C. Hunt, Michael Cole, Donna Vancavage, Bill Faragon, Jeanine Bova, Mary Hazel Morelock, Mark Fingar, Assembly Member Didi Barrett, Gregory Appel and Kristine Davis.

Valatie Medical Arts

The Cascades

The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the new Ownership of the Valatie Medical Arts Building, located at 1301 River Street in Valatie, NY. Long an anchor building of the community, new Owners Cathy & Gary Reinard have renovated the entrance, halls and common areas creating a bright and pleasing environment for all who enter. Pictured are Owners Cathy & Gary, center with scissors, who are joined by several tenants including Beth Hendlin DDS PLLC, Salisbury Bank representatives, John Trott and Dave Wright and local business and Chamber of Commerce representatives including Chamber President Jeffrey Hunt along with Alex Buell of Property Pro Realty Group.

Office space of various sizes is available at reasonable rates. Visit their website to learn more at www.valatiemedicalarts.com.

The Cascades Restaurant at 407 Warren Street in Hudson, recently celebrated their 25th Anniversary with a Business After Hours event that was attended by both business representatives and dedicated customers. The Columbia County Chamber kicked off the “after hours” with an official Ribbon Cutting ceremony, celebrating this special event! Pictured with scissors is Owner Bob Lucke, who is joined by Bryan Houghtaling (to his right) who worked at The Cascades on the day it opened. Also present in the photo are local business leaders along with legislative and Chamber representatives.

The Cascades is open daily, except for Sunday’s, from 8am to 4pm.

Visit their Facebook page for daily specials.

The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Jennifer Baer, NP to Columbia County with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony.

Jennifer is a Nurse Practitioner who specializes in supporting patients to better health with Alternative/Integrative Treatment options. Pictured with Jennifer, center with scissors, are members of the local business community, Chamber of Commerce Committee representatives and Robert LaPorta representative for Senator Kathleen A. Marchione. Visit www.jenniferbaernp.com to learn more.

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