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County's tourism growth highlighted at August breakfast f you’re interested in how the Hudson Valleys tourism indus try has evolved over the past several years, don’t miss the Cham ber’s Contact Breakfast on Wednes­ day, August 17 from 7:30 9 a.m. at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel.

Dutchess Tourism, Inc.’s President & CEO, Mary Kay Vrba will discuss how tourism affects the county and what her organization does to pro­ mote Distinctly Dutchess.

Ihe Contact Breakfast will be sponsored by the newly formed firm consisting of Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni 8c Weddell; Sedore & Company; and Rouis & Company.

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Dutchess Tourism, Inc. was established in 1984. The officially designated destina­ tion marketing organization for Dutchess County, it brings tourism dol­ lars to area businesses by marketing and promoting the as­ sets of Dutchess County to the nation and the world.

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Admission to the breakfast is $25 for tnembers in advance or S30 at the door. Nonmembers are wel­ come to attend for S35. Call (845) 454-1700 ext. 1000 to RSVP or visit

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Contact Breakfast attendees are asked to remember the Chamber’s Ambassador Committees ongoing collection of canned and dry goods to benefit the Chamber’s Work­ force Development Center. Please bring donations to the marked boxes near the registration tables at the Poughkeepsie Grand.

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ber of Commerce and the Orange County Chamber of Commerce, will feature complimentary hors d oeuvres and a cash bar, and all attendees will re­ ceive tickets to the Ren egades game. Orange Bank & Trust Com pany and W'allkill Valley Federal Savings and Loan proudly sponsor this event.

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ny (formerly Orange County Trust Wallkill Valley Federal Savings Company) changed its name in & Loan is different; branch man­ support of its strategic mission to agers, tellers and customer service position the bank for the future and representatives work hard to make banking more than remain indepen­ an errand, but an dent, while ex­ Second Business panding beyond experience. As a lo­ After Hours set cal bank, they have Orange County. for August 31 Being in busi­ invested over 100 ness for 124 years years in Ulster and See page 3 Orange counties. has taught them that some things With branches in shouldn’t change. Like the old idea W'allkill, Milton, Highland Falls that true partnerships, shared wis­ and Maybrook, they help both dom, and strong relationships con­ families and businesses reach their tribute to the success and wellbeing financial goals. of a community. So whether you’re Reservations are strongly en­ running a business—or running a couraged for this popular event. family—they will be there when Call (845) 454-1700, ext. 1000 or you need them. visit dcrcoc.org.

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DUTCHESS COUNTY Regional CHAMBER of COMMERCE Officers John Davies, Chair ... Rmxside Batik • Adi\i;L;mdSalbbury Bank&TnjstCom|\iny Rita Me Peck, 1st Vice Chair........................................ ................................KevBank Jeffrey B. Senft, 2nd Vkr Chair.......................... S & O Const«union Services, Inc. Jennifer Dunn, Treasurer ...Scare Farm Insurance - The Jen Dunn Agency, Inc. David Ping, Secretary............................ ............ .................................... Health Quest Joe Ronuu, Ji., Pjst Chair .........—....................................Bonuia Hospitality' Group Stephen E. Diamond, Of Counsel..... ..... Stenger, Roberts. Davis & Diamond LLP Directors David Bova................. ........................................... Millbrook Vineyaids & Winery Jan Dewey................................................... -...................... ..... Poughkeepsie Journal Ron Flaherty -------------- ----------------- -—--------- -----TEG Federal Credit Union Bill Francis................................................ ...........Fortress Financial Advisory LLC Freddimir Garcia................................. . ...............................................Marist College Lauren Gillen........................ ..........—---------- -—........... The Chazen Companies Paul Hochenberg................... ..................................MidHudson Regional Hospital William Lessner ,., ................ ............ ................................... Adams Fairacre Farms Janies Lefterio Jr. .....—......—________________ ____.Sedore & Company* CPAs Patrick Moore---------- ------ -------------- ----------------- Anralek Moore Insurance Michael Mullaney, .... ....... ......................... .. .... Hudson Cadillac BuickGMC Scon Pawenski...................... ................ _..............................—............. EmbroidMe

Build relationships this summer ummer may be a slower time for some folks, but not the Chamber. A full calendar of events is coming up this month, and now is the perfect opportu­ nity to get out and build business relationships in advance of the even busier fall season.

On August 3, there will be a joint Business After Hours with the Beacon and Orange County Chambers at Dutchess Stadium in Fishkill a fantastic way to meet businesspeople from a wider re­ gional area. Then, on August 4, the Women’s Leadership Alliance will host an event at Val-Kill in Hyde Park to introduce attendees to the history and advocacy of Eleanor

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During the Dutchess County Fair in Rhinebeck from August 23-28, member businesses will staff booths at the Chamber’s Consumer Expo, promoting products targeted to the fair’s huge audience.

The month will end with another Business After Hours on

August 31 at Millbrook Vineyards and Winery, where beautiful scen­ ery and great local wines will make for a fun and relaxing evening of networking.

There are also numerous rib­ bon cuttings throughout the sum­ mer for members to come out and support each other! Visit dcrcoc. org for the full list of upcoming events and I wish you a happy rest of your summer making the most of the benefits Chamber member­ ship offers!

John Davies is the Regional President and Chief Lending Officer at Riverside Bank - A divi­ sion of Salisbury Bank and Trust Company.

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Vincent Ricotta........... ..................................... Mercedes-Benz of Wappingets Falls Catherine Sean...............................................................................................TD Bank Mike SpineUi...............................................................Michael Spinelii, Accountant

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Roosevelt and her unprecedented This collaboration with the Center will include a tour, a and tireless efforts to advance civil, screening of the womens, and hu­ WOMENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE man rights on film â&#x20AC;&#x153;Close to Home,â&#x20AC;? and a Thursday, Au­ gust 4 from 1-4 look at the per­ manent exhibit p.m. lhe event, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Teaching our â&#x20AC;&#x153;Eleanor Roos­ Daughters to Become Leaders," evelt and Val-Kill: Emergence of omenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Leadership Al­ will be held at the Eleanor Roo­ a Political Leader.â&#x20AC;? Following the liance members, their sevelt Center al Val-Kill in Hyde tour, a panel discussion will be daughters, and young Park. Wainwright Financial Soluheld with graduates of the Cent erâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s female relatives are invited to learn Girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Leadership Worldwide pro­ WLA event sponsored by gram, Light refreshments will be served.

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Foundation's 2016 Day of Golf raises funds The Chamber Foundation would like to thank our 2016 Day of Golf co-chairs, Vinny Ricotta from Mercedes-Benz of Wappingers Falls and Tom Lemmey from Ethan Allen Workforce Solutions. Their efforts, along with the rest of the Day of Golf Com­ mittee, helped to net nearly $30,000 for this year's golf outing. Proceeds benefited the Norman and Rita Nussbickel Memorial Scholarship Fund as well as the general scholarship fund of The Chamber Foundation. Tom and Vinny have been co-chairs of this tournament for many years and we appreciate their time and dedication.

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Set at the scenic Millbrook Vineyards and Winery at 26 Wing Road in Millbrook, this event offers an opportunity to forge business connections while sampling locally produced wine and enjoying the view of the rolling countryside, lhe event features complimentary hors doeuvres and wine tastings.

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Consumer Expo returns to the Fair

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Expos, forums keep us educated and informed dvocacy is just one of the many benefits of Chamber membership.

And that’s advocacy on every level - whether it’s spreading (he word to the greater comtnu nity about all the phenomenal products being produced right here in the Hudson Valley, host­ ing candidate forums to keep our community informed come election season, or working with local government officials on policies to help businesses grow.

Its August, which means the start of the Chamber’s Rxpo season, between the Think Lo­ cal First Consumer Expo al the Dutchess County Fair later this month, the Work Local First job Fair in September at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel, and the Business Expo coming up in October at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center, Chamber staff will be hard at work on behalf of our members.

The Expos are a key in help­ ing promote members’ products and services. By providing ven­ ues where potential customers and business contacts can learn what you have to offer, we offer a strong foundation of support for regional businesses.

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Thanks to our gener­ ous sponsors CareMount Medical, K1 Speed, and The Arc of Dutchess as well

munity. This advocacy effort, which will lake the form of candidate forums during Sep tember and October, is another important benefit of Cham­ ber membership, and one the Chamber takes very seriously.

The committee also helps devise a platform on whet her to support or oppose legislative issues. For example, our board recently came out against a pro­ posed zoning law in the Town of Red Hook, which would unconstitutionally discriminate against business. See more on this on Page 5.

The Chamber is a union for the business community. We work hard to help promole husi nesses of all sizes and the prod­ ucts and services they offer, as well as supporting pro-buslness government. I hope you will visit us at the Expos this season to support your fellow members and participate in our candidate forums by attending or sub­ mitting questions. Remember, many voices are stronger than one. We can achieve much with the strength of our members behind us.

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From goods such as maple syrup and skin-care products to services such as physicians and in­ surance, the expo will have something for everyone! Be sure to stop by throughout the week to see the l ull range of exhibitors.

Exhibitors are listed on the Think Local First Consumer Expo website: dcrcoc.org/con sumerexpo. For more on the fair, visit dutchessfair.com.

Poughkeepsie High graduates earn scholarship hatief Dean-Holmes and Lia sie School District Superintendent Hawkins, both 2016 gradu­ Dr. Nicolé Williams. ates of Poughkeepsie High “WMCHealth is proud to sup­ School and future enrollees at port students in the communities Dutchess Community College, we serve,” said Mecca Santana, Vice have been awarded Westchester President of Diversity and Commu­ Medical Center Health Network nity Relations for the WMCHealth STEM (Science Technology Engi­ Network. “We hope these scholar­ ships will help deserving students neering and Math) Scholarships. further their education and allow The awards, each worth $1,000, were of­ them to one day ficially presented make a great im­ WMC MidHudson pact on I he Hud­ in a ceremony al Health Regional Hospital son Valley and Mid Hudson Re­ beyond." gional Hospital in the WMCHealth July, which was attended by hospi­ In 2016, tal leadership, Dutchess Commu­ Network established the STEM nity College President Dr. Pamela Scholarship program to reward Edington, and City of Poughkeepthe academic achievements of

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Village of Red Hook's new proposed law hinders development The Chambers Board of Directors announced it has taken a stance against a proposed amendment to the Town of Red Hookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Zoning Law. Below is a statement written

by Stephen E. Diamond, Chamber Board Counsel, ofStenger, Roberts, Davis & Diamond, LLP.

he Village of Red Hook has proposed a zoning law that ultimately regulates the business and not just the use of the property. The way the Townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposed zoning law amendment is currently written, there is potential for local businesses to be excluded simply because they have too many locations or meet other restrictive criteria. How can

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these businesses be treated dif­ ferently without it being discrim­ inatory?

For instance, a restaurant serving â&#x20AC;&#x153;food sold over the counter in disposable con­ tainers and wrappers,â&#x20AC;? such as Dunk in Donuts, would be pro­ hibited because it is required to do so by â&#x20AC;&#x153;contractual, franchise or other legal arrangement,â&#x20AC;? but someone else opening a ninth location of their privately owned artisanal doughnut shop would be permitted provided there was no â&#x20AC;&#x153;contractual, fran­ chise or other legal arrange­ ment.â&#x20AC;?

Furthermore, what is the difference to the use of the property whether there are nine locations in the United States,

or 11? What happens when the number of locations increases from 9 to 11? Are they now un­ desirable?

These prohibitions are unnecessary and in fact, extremely limiting.

This law will prevent local chains such as car washes and pizza shops, which are locally owned by our friends and neighbors, to not further develop and grow across Dutchess County.

Special use permits and site plan regulations provide reason­ able regulation to minimize any potential eyesores or other de­ tractors from the beauty of the area. In 2016, the Village cre­ ated a local law that expanded the design review requirements for all construction and demoll-

would go against the legitimate objectives of zoning under New York State Law' and would also face Federal Constitutional issues, such as substantive due process, equal protection, The Commerce Clause, and the First Amendment, The Village of Red Hook has abundant charm and is iconic of the beauty the Hudson Valley has to offer. Preserving this aesthetic is important, however, how this law is currently written, the Vil­ lage is hindering its growth and job creation potential.

tion with the Villageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Historical Landmark Overlay District. This law was created with the intent of maintaining the look of a small village by, for example, not having â&#x20AC;&#x153;golden archesâ&#x20AC;? or any other major logos deter from the visual appeal of the village.

Fairly crafted special permits, site plan regulations and archi­ tectural reviews are all legitimate means to provide reasonable, nondiscriminatory regulations to incoming new businesses. A law such as the proposed zoning law

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Five keys to be proactive about security T security has been a hot topic over the last few years due to the rise of cyber-al lacks, which are predicted to keep rising. It’s important for businesses and indi­ viduals to not get too comfortable with existing IT security measures.

Instead, take a proactive stance on improving security measures that could show more benefits in the future.

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policies or se­ curity settings needed to reduce unau­ thorized ac­ cess.

3. Train si al 1 and dis­ tribute infor­ mation on how to properly access the Internet from the company network and how to avoid common threats. Under-informed and uncompliant employ­ ees are a bigger threat than not having the prop­ er equipment in place.

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Using low f o o t p r i n t I M A G I N A T I O N software applica­ tions (those that don’t occupy a lot of memory storage space) can proactively protect systems from threats without slowing other sys­ tems and workstations. Minimal requirements also make them

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5. Prioritize real­ time monitoring and evaluation of systems and data, liy estab­ lishing a routine vul­ nerability inspection and reviewing employees’ handling of secure data can allow for easier tracking, logging and audit­ ing of privileged accounts will al­ low for rapid response if there is an incident.

These tips may not guaran­ tee a cyber-attack won't happen, but being prepared for and re­ sponding quickly to a threat will increase businesses’ chances of preventing the loss of sensitive or confidential information and staying profitable, Jaime Butler, business devel­ opment specialist at Integrated Enterprise Solutions, Inc., con­ tributed this article. For more in­ formation about IES, visit ies-ny. com or call (845) 226-9983.

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Contact Breakfast 7:30-9 a.m.

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Our Daughters to Become Leaders". Attendees will have an opportunity to learn more about the remarkable Eleanor Roosevelt and her unprecedented and tireless efforts to advance civil rights, women's rights, and human rights in general. There will be a tour of her treasured Val-Kill retreat, including a screening of the Him "Close to Home," and a look at the permanent exhibit, "Eleanor Roosevelt and Val-Kill: Emergence of a Political Leader." Following the tour, a panel discuss/on will be held atERVK's Conference Center. Graduates of the Eleanor Roosevelt Center's Girls' Leadership Worldwide program will lead the discussion. Light refreshments will be served. The cost for this event is $20 for members; $25 for non-members. Register at wlahv. org or call (845) 454-1700 ext. WOO.

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L o u i s e McLoughlin has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Business Services. McLoughlin MCLOUGHLIN has been with the Chamber for 8 years, serving most recently as Vice President of Workforce Development. With her promotion, she

will continue to supervise the dayto-day operations of the Chamberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Workforce Development Center and Youth One Stop, and will also lead the member services team of Director of Memb ership Elena McPhee and the new Director of Business Services, Nancy Dewitt, formerly of The DEWITT Chamber Foundation.

DeWitt educates businesses on the resources and benefits of their membership. She assists with fa-

cilitating networking connections as well as evaluating and developing strategic marketing plans. Nancy is also the staff liaison for the Ambassador Committee. DeWitt has more than 20 years experience in the healthcare and marketing industries.

Joining The Foundation is Brianne KELLY Kelly as the new Programming Coordinator. She will be responsible for coordinating all Foundation programming, development and event

management. A Hudson Valley resident, Kelly recently returned from a 27-month tour with the Peace Corps as a Youth Development Volunteer in Bouarfa, Morocco, working with youth and women on topics such as leadership, empowerment, gender development, AIDS/ HIV awareness, HARRIS health and fitness, volunteerism, employability skills, and English as a foreign language.

Jean Harris also recently joined

the Chamber as Director of Events.

Harris oversees all Chamber events, coordinating services such as venues, catering, signage, displays, special needs requirements, printing and helping with promotion. Harris has 26 years experience in marketing and advertising at the Poughkeepsie Journal before she joined the Chamber. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re thrilled to continue our culture of promoting from within as well as welcoming new, talented additions to our team. I am confident each will play an important role in our ongoing efforts to serve our local business community,â&#x20AC;? said the Chamberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s President and CEO Frank Castella, Jr.

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MEMBER NEWS - POWERED BY INTEGRATED ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS, INC. quartz and other surfaces (he com­ pany is able to meet the needs of many businesses in the region. For more information visit accentcabinetryny.com or call (845) 723-4495.

The Toastmasters chapter, which meets weekly on Wednes­ days at the Chamber’s office, is pleased to welcome its 2016-17 Board of Directors.

Sara Nowlin, President; Janet Irizarry, Vice President of Educa­ tion; Skip Weisman, Treasurer; Maria Sciuto, Vice President Pub­ lic Relations; I toward Gershman, Vice President of Membership; Amodh Nirala, Secretary; and Mi­ chael Mahoney, Sargent at Arms.

More than three-dozen em­ ployees and friends of Tompkins Mahopac Bank’s Dutchess, Putnam and Westchester County branches joined thousands of others in May for the 2016 Go the Distance Walk and Family Fun Day fundraiser for the Maria Fareri Children’s Hos­ pital of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network that serves the Hudson Valley. During the 12th annual event, which featured a onemile walk and family activities on the campus of Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, the Tompkins Mahopac Bank team raised $8,000 for the childrens hospital, with ad­ ditional contributions ongoing.

Topical BioMedics wins SBDC Award

High school donates to Grace Smith House

The New York Small Business Development Center’s annual award event recognizes and hon­ ors the life-changing work of in­ novative and inspiring entrepre­ neurs that represent collectively the largest employer group of 380,000-plus small businesses— the backbone of the economic en­ gine in the state.

Topical BioMedics, Inc. was one of only nine companies se­ lected from every region in the state honored as the Biomedical Company of the Year as part of Mid-Hudson SBDC. Owners Lou and Aurora Para­ dise reached out to the SBDC in the Mid-Hudson center twice, first in the early stages of their business and again when it came time to expand, and received a loan from the Small Business As­ sociation. Now in their 22nd year of operations, sales are up 30 per cent over 2015 and the company is poised for accelerated growth.

In celebration, owners Lou and Aurora Paradise donated 200 bags with tubes of Topricin Pain Relief and Healing Cream to their fellow entrepreneurs and SBDC conference attendees.

Grace Smith House, the do­ mestic violence nonprofit located in Poughkeepsie, received a significant contribution from John Jay Fligh Schools chapter of the National Honor Society. Members of the school’s chapter presented Grace Smith Houses executive director, Michele Pollock Rich, with a check for $5,000. The students raised the funds through a variety of events, including a school-wide talent show.

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Toastmasters names new board members

State Farm agent expands to Connecticut The Jen Dunn Stale Farm In­ surance Agency has announced the opening of its newly renovated office located at 265 Federal Road in Brookfield, Connecticut, ac­ cording to owner Jen Dunn.

For more information about (lie Jen Dunn State Farm Insur­ ance Agency, visit jendunninsurance.com or call (203) 775-3500.

Dutch’s Spirits names new Executive Director Ariel Schlein, co-founder of Dutch’s Spirits in Pine Plains, is pleased to announce Lydia lligginson of Poughkeepsie has been named executive director.

A graduate ofBucknell Univer­ sity, 1 ligginson has served as vice president of Dutchess County Tour­ ism for the last nine years. Prior to that, she was Director of Develop­ ment for the Locust Grove historic site, a marketing representative for the Hudson Valley Guide and the associate director of the Annual Fund at Berkshire School in She!' field, Mass. 1 ligginson has lived in Provence, France; Lancashire, Eng­ land; New Jersey and Pennsylvania; and has now lived in the Fludson River Valley for 20 years.

Accent Cabinetry welcomes estimator Accent Cabinetry and Wood­ working in Pleasant Valley is pleased to announce the addition of Jordan Planck as Head Estima­ tor. Jordan comes with experience in cabinet design and construction as well as commercial construe tion. Along with supplying granite,

Children’s hospital receives $8,000

Astor Services’ new book released Astor Services for Children & Families, a Rhinebeck-based nonprofit that provides behav­ ioral and educational services for children and their families in the Mid-Hudson Valley and the Bronx, announces the release of “Early Identification and Palliative Care for Psychotic Disorders in Children and Youth,” by an implementation and outcomes research team from As­ tor and published in April 2016 by the American Mental Health Foun dation. The 70-page book presents findings of a two-year study funded by an $80,000 grant by the Ameri­ can Mental Health Foundation, in­

cluding ways to develop and study early identification and palliative strategies for young people at risk for psychosis. For more informa tion, visit astorservices.org.

Greer completed 40 hours of mediation training J. Scott Greer, Esq. of the law firm of Lewis & Greer, P.C., Pough­ keepsie, recently completed 40 hours of mediation training through the American Arbitration Associa­ tion in New York City. Mr. Greer has over thirty years’ experience litigat­ ing construction and commercial disputes, and has served on the American Arbitration Associations national panel of arbitrators for the construction industry since 2007.

says Impact PR & Communications CEO and Founder Filomena Fanelli.

The firm will mark the open­ ing of its new space with a ribbon cutting by the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce on Friday, September 9 at noon.

For more information, visit prwi thimpact.com or call (845) 462-4979.

Ulster Savings awards $30,000 in scholarships

I he Ulster Savings Chari­ table Foundation recently award­ ed $30,000 to 15 area students through the Foundations scholar ship program.

Community-minded students were awarded the scholarships to recognize their outstanding aca­ demic and personal achievements.

Since 2001, the Ulster Savings New partnership opens Charitable Foundation has award­ office in Millbrook ed $372,000 to 228 local students Joshua Mackey, Esq., Robert Butts, Esq. and David Wise, Esq. have through their scholarship program.

For more information, call Jeffrey combined their ninety years of legal Wood at (845) 338-6322, ext. 3268. experience to form Mackey, Butts and Wise LLP, located at 3208 Frank­ lin Avenue, Millbrook, New' York Mackey, Butts, & Wise LLP Challenge Participants focuses their practice in the areas Lam Recognition of corporate formation and gover­ nance, litigation, real estate, land Gold’s Gym Dutchess County, use, zoning, municipal, liquor li­ owner of two premier fitness facili­ censing, labor and employment, in­ ties serving more than 11,000 mem­ surance and estate planning. Their bers in LaGrange and Fishkill, is proactive approach to provides proud to announce the winners of clients with the most efficient, pro­ its Gold’s Gym Challenge, a 12-week ductive and economical result. membership-based body transfor­ For more information, visit mation contest. Collectively, more mbwise.com. than 200 participants completed the challenge, losing a total of about 1,597 pounds and approximately Impact PR expands presence 1,518 inches. House of Nutrition, Impact PR & Communications, Mid-Hudson Civic Center and Epi­ Ltd., a boutique public relations firm, cure Catering sponsored this year’s is relocating to a larger office space in contest and hosted events designed its Poughkeepsie base, but remaining to educate challengers about health in the Arlington neighborhood. ’Ihis and wellness. Participants competed summer, the firm is slated to move in live age categories separated by from its office at 2 LaGrange Avenue female and male divisions, with over to an adjacent 1,000-square-foot cre­ all winners chosen for each category ative loft in the same iconic building, and awarded a variety of cash prizes. in Suite 209, doubling the size of its 44 local participants won and six of previous space. them placed in the national rankings.

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wind, low visibility, and rain, but families and guests all enjoyed the festival atmosphere just the same, especially when fireworks lit up the night sky Friday evening and balloonists performed a â&#x20AC;&#x153;candlestickâ&#x20AC;? on Saturday evening, were able to tether and give rides Sun-

day morning, and then performed a show inflation on Sunday evening. Thank you to our Presenting Sponsors: Barton Orchards, Bottini Fuel, and Q92. Thank you, too, to everyone who came out to support us; see you next year! Search #dcrcocBalloon for more photos!

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RIBBON CUTTINGS Hopewell Depot Restoration Corporation

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Congratulations to the Hopewell Depot Restoration Corp. on the grand opening of the replica 1892 Interlocking Tower. Check them out at the southern end of the Dutchess Rail Trail in the Town of East Fishkill.

Congratulations to DC Sports on the grand opening of their new location on Route 9 in Wappingers Falls.

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Congratulations to Access Physical Therapy on their grand opening! Check them out at 2531 Route 52, Building 2 in Hopewell Junction.

Congratulations to Barren Art Center celebrating its 80th Anniversary. Check them out at 55 Noxon Street in the City of Poughkeepsie.

Paridise Fitness

Fisch Internet Solutions

Happy one year anniversary to Paridise Fitness. Stop in at 266 Titusville Road in Poughkeepsie to see all their healthy living products.

Congratulations to Fisch Internet Solutions on their 10th Anniversary as well as their office remodel and expansion. They are located at 1070 Route 9, Suite 208 in Fishkill.

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Congratulations to Judelson, Giordano & Siegel CPA, PC and Think Dutchess Alliance for Business on the grand opening of their new offices at 3 Neptune Road In Poughkeepsie.

Congratulations to Sushi 101 Noodle Baron their Grand Opening. Check them out at 738 Route 9 the ShopRite Plaza in Fish kill.

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The Leadership Dutchess class of 2016 partnered with Abilities First to rennovate The Art Garage at their Waryas House location. Congratulations to the residents, volunteers, and staff who helped make this project possible.

Habitat for Humanity of Dutchess County Restore

Congratulations to Habitat for Humanity of Dutchess County on the grand opening of Restore, a nonprofit home improvement store and donation center in the Town of Poughkeepsie. Check them out at 625 Dutchess Turnpike.

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Dedicated program volunteers deserve recognition Nicholas Shannon Executive Director his month 1 would like to recognize the individuals who took time out of their busy schedules to he mentors for two important leadership programs of The Chamber Foundation.

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ences that broaden thinking, build confidence, develop personal and professional habits, and enhance their college portfolio.

During programming, partici­ pants and volunteers participated in monthly sessions that were both educational and fun. Activities included college campus tours, an agricultural day, an etiquette din­ ner, EMS Health Care Day, a trip to Bounce Trampoline Sports, and much more. In May we recognized over 35 students for successfully completing the 2016 program.

Much of the success from Leadership Connections came from the mentors who volun­ teered their time getting to know each student: • Justin Bohlmann - Fairview Fire Department • Candice Brown - Vassar College

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Stephen E. Diamond, Of Counsel ................................... Stengei, Roberts, Davis & Diamond, LLP DIRECTORS Tina Haw kin son .................................................................... Red Cap Cleaners Maureen Kangas ............................ Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel & Conference Center ........................................... Western Connecticut Medical Group John E. Mack Peter Maher..................... ................................................................. Mid-Hudson Subaru Barbara E. Ostrander .........................Vanacore, DeBenedktus, DiGovanni & Weddell LLP ................................................ Hyde Park Central School District Dl Greer Rychcik Charles "Chip" Simon ............................................................... Taconk Advisors, Inc. Skip Weisman ................................................ Weisman Success Resources, Inc. Davies Wise ....................................................... Mackey, Butts, & Wise, LLP ASSOCIATE BOARD MEMBERS Kristen Kuss.................... ..................................... Hudson Valley Renegades/Pittsfield Suns Ryan Judge ..................... ................................................ Millbrook Central School Distrkt Akeva Morrison ............................................................ Youth One Stop Student FOUNDATION STAFF Frank Castella, Jr. ............................................................................... President Audio Gerty.......................... ........................................................................ Vice President Nkholn; Shannon .................................................................... Executive Director Brianne Kelly................... ......................................................... Programming Coordinator YOUTH ONE STOP STAFF Louise McLaughlin............ ..................................... Vice President ofWorkforce Development Jessica Vi tola no................ ...................................................... Youth One Stop Coordinator Rosemary Grabowska ......................................... Youth One Stop Assistant Coordinator Dylan Miyoshi ................................................... Youth One Stop Case Manager Ashley Wright ................................................... Youth One Stop Case Manager

• Devin Cleary Hodgkins Agency • Mark Copans - Hand in Hand Marketing • Staci Cussick - Liberty Mu­ tual Insurance • William Francis - Fortress Financial Advisory • Maryann McKenzie Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce • Angela Signor - Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce • Alison Tempcstilli - Adelphi University • Leslie Tracey-Delauney Heartland Payment Systems • Tina Walz - M&T Bank Also, thank you to Director Katrina Gobins and Assistant Director Kadiyah Lodge of the Career Action Center at Pough­ keepsie High School for being integral members of the Leader ship Connections program and for motivating the students to attend each session.

Youth Leadership is an in­ novative, two-year leadership development program, which enhances the academic, social and life skills of Dutchess County high school sophomores and juniors. Students emerge from this dynamic program more confident and well rounded with improved leadership skills and a better understanding of themselves and their community along with the skills and attitudes needed for success in college and life.

Volunteer mentors help

Youth Leadership volunteers motivate and ensure each student is completing his or her work suc­ cessfully. Track One mentors help the participants form a studentbased company. Track Two men­ tors help students with college planning and career preparation skills. Tliis past June, 84 students were recognized and the success of Youth Leadership would not be possible without our mentors: • Kelly Boccard - Health Quest » Sarah Campbell • Kathy Citera - Kathy Citera Coaching »Devan Cleary - Hodgkins Agency »Jesse Crisalli - Berkeley College » Staci Cussick - Liberty Mu­ tual Insurance . Zach Cussick - Cussicks Handyman Service • Loren Hoffman - Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce » Margaret Inge - Freelance Writer • Ryan Judge - Millbrook Central School District

* Elizabeth Kwant - Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce • Karen Lo Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation • Brian Masterson - M&T Bank * Jennifer Pawenski - 'Hie Chazen Companies • I leather White - State Farm Insurance - The Jen Dunn Agency . Roy Wilkins I ludsun Valley Federal Credit Union * Teresa Williams - Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency, LLC

Junior Volunteers: • Cecilia McPeck - Youth

Leadership Graduate * Daevon Walker - Youth Leadership Graduate Mentorship can be a rewarding experience and I thank all of these individuals for making a difference in the lives of our future generation.

Want to leant how you can become a mentor? Reach out to me at (845) 454-1700, ext 1026.

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Center prepares students for career, life success

By Kadiyah Lodge Assistant Director, Career Action Center he Career Action Center offers intensive mentor­ ing to 50 select juniors and seniors in and outside of (he classroom each school year.

Our Career Explorations class helps students navigate career readiness, internships, and volunteer opportunities.

We also help explore their

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post-graduate goals including how to apply for college, schol­ arships, and financial aid.

The Career Action Center is a hub for all Poughkeepsie High School stu­ dents. The center provides an edu­ cational and fun space for mentor­ ing, peer tutoring, computer access, and much more!

Since its incep­ tion two years ago, the Career Action Center has served thousands of stu­ dents.

Internships are a huge part of the programs success. That being said, we want to extend a huge thank you to all of the businesses that collaborated

with us during the 2015-2016 school year. Our students shared their authentic intern­ ship experiences with us and it is easy to see they have built meaningful relation­ ships with you, their employers.

Thanks to your efforts, these students are making a positive impact on the community.

If your business or organization is interested in hosting a student, please contact me at (845) 454-1700, ext. 1005 or email klodge@dcrcoc.org.

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The Career Action Center is made possible thanks to a partnership with the Cham­ ber and the Poughkeepsie City School District

Through a private dona­ tion, AnemarieDiazLopez, a senior, attended the2016Cappella FestivaSummerChoral Festival, a two-week music summer camp.

Amani Deloatch, Jay Deloatch, Kayla West, and NaChelle Griffin prepare for their 50-hour summer volunteer internship at Vassar Brothers Medical Center.

Thank you to the following employers who provided internships. Job Shadow Days and volunteer opportunities for the 2015-16 school year: Abilities First, Inc.

Habitat for Humanity of Dutchess County

Poughkeepsie Child Development Center

Half Moon Theatre

Poughkeepsie Journal

Arts Mid-Hudson, Inc.

Hudson River Housing, Inc.

Poughkeepsie Medical Group

Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies

Hudson Valley Renegades

Poughkidsle, LLC

American Red Cross of the Mid-Hudson Valley

Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation Children's Medical Group Dutchess Community College Day Care Center Dutchess County Sheriff's Office Dutchess Radio at Dutchess Community College Full Circle Veterinary Hospital

Kinky Rootz Hair Salon

Legal Services of the Hudson Valley

Rhodes Funeral Home Ridley Lowell Business & Technical Institute

Spark Media Project Locust Grove Estate Think Social First

Mobile Life Support Services New York State Senator Sue Serino

United Way of Dutchess-Orange Region US Army Recruiting Station

Penny's Party Place

Vassar Brothers Medical Center

The Pines at Poughkeepsie

Vassar College

Planned Parenthood Mid-Hudson Valley

VCA Animal Specialty and Emergency Center *Bold companies are Chamber Members.

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Three steps to return to vitality our lifestyle can have a big impact on your overall well­ ness. Here are three simple changes to boost energy and vitality:

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Hydrate to Fight Fatigue Dehydration is one of the main causes of decreased energy. Try re­ placing stimulating drinks, such as coffee or energy drinks, with water when you can or add a glass of wa­ ter before your morning latte. In­ stead of soda in the afternoon, en­ joy sparkling water or seltzer with fresh lime.

Eat for Energy Do you feel like you are mak­ ing healthy choices at each meal?

In reality, you may not be eating the right balance of foods to keep your energy levels up. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Eat the right food combination that steadies blood sugar and opti­ mizes energy: lean protein, healthy fats, lots of non-starchy veggies, and slow low carbs at every meal,â&#x20AC;? advises nutrition and fitness expert J] Virgin.

Slow-release, high-fiber carbo­ hydrates break down slowly and are a great source of all-day energy. Ex­ amples include hummus, wild rice, black beans, and lentils. Pair these with greens and some protein (such as chicken) to complete your meal.

Get Fit Ifs never too late to start moving.

Exercises combining breathing and balance, such as yoga or tai chi, will help increase energy levels, according to the National Institute on Aging at the National Institute of Health.

Researchers at the University of Michigan Medical School found people age 50 to 60 who exercise regularly are 35 percent less likely to die prematurely than those who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. Exercise can include activities such as walking, gardening, or go­ ing dancing a few times a week.

The Omega Institute contribut­ ed this column as part of the Health & Wellness Steering Committeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ongoing mission to improve the health of Chamber members and our community.

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