Bottom Line - April 2013 by DCRCOC Communications Team

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Message From The Chair.............................2 Small Business Partner of the Month.............. 2 International Women’s Day ........................ 3 Smart Card Deals .....................................3 Message From The Chamber President ............4 Upcoming Events......................................7 Member News ...................................... 8-9 New Members ...................................10-11 Ribbon Cutting Pictures ............................ 12 Member Spotlight................................... 13 The Chamber Foundation.......................... 14 Forty Under 40 ...................................... 15

homas J. Madison, Jr., the executive director of the New York State Thruway Authority, will deliver the keynote address at the April Contact Breakfast on Wednesday, April 17 from 7:30-9 a.m. at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel and Conference Center. He will discuss upcoming Thruway reconstruction projects, finances and more information of note for local business owners and citizens of New York State alike. As executive director of the Thruway and Canal Systems, Madison oversees Authority operations and reports directly to a Governor-appointed board of directors. He has previously held multiple executive positions including president of Spectra Subsurface Imaging Group, LLC and vice president for STV Inc. of New York City. Madison has also held positions in state and federal government such as commissioner and federal highway administrator of the New York State and U.S.

Departments of Transportation. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science as well as a minor in international relations from the State University of New York at Geneseo.

Madison has served as former Governor George Pataki’s deputy secretary and principal transportation advisor, director of the New York State Bridge Authority and chairman of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Capital Program Review Board. His vast experience and knowledge in his field makes him an expert on the roads we travel every day. KeyBank proudly sponsors the April Contact Breakfast. KeyCorp is one of the country’s largest bank-based financial service organizations, aiding communities through investment management, consumer finance, retail and commercial banking, and investment banking products and services. For years now, KeyBank has been recognized for its customer service and client satisfaction, online and mobile banking, and corporate social responsibility. Building and maintaining relationships with customers and communities is extremely important to the company,

which strongly supports community economic self-sufficiency and workforce development. For more information, visit key.com. The April Contact Breakfast also includes the presentation of the 2013 Headliner Awards. Not-for-profit members Camerata Chorale, Mediation Center of Dutchess County, Half Moon Theatre, Greystone Programs, Inc., and Bridges to Community will also be in attendance. Tickets for the breakfast are $20 for Chamber members with advanced purchase or are $25 at the door. Nonmembers can attend for $30. Visit dcrcoc.org or call (845) 454-1700 ext. 1000 to reserve your spot. Contact Breakfast Sponsored by:

Business After Hours networking event to be held at STATUS call (845)454-1700 ext. 1000 for more information. STATUS is Dutchess County’s newest entertainment complex. It offers a clean facility with a great atmosphere to hold your next party or special event. The 8,000 square foot venue has ownership with 30 years of entertainment industry experience and the know-how to make every event special. Learn more at teenstatus.com. Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Weddell, LLP and TEG Federal Credit Union proudly

sponsor the April Business After Hours. Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Weddell, LLP is the largest CPA firm in New York’s Hudson Valley. They work hard to cultivate local talent and build strong ties within the community while also offering many services including: financial planning, technology consulting, business valuation, pension consulting and more. For complete information, visit vddw.com. TEG Federal Credit Union is a

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he Chamber’s monthly Business After Hours networking event is set for Wednesday, April 24 from 5-7 p.m. at STATUS, 985 Route 376 in Wappingers Falls. Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar while meeting different people within the community and networking with other businesses and organizations. This event is complimentary for all members, non-members and guests to attend, however registration is requested. Please visit dcrcoc.org to RSVP or

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Being inspired by our future leaders

Officers Jill Sammon, Chair ...........................Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. Joseph Bonura, Jr., 1st Vice Chair........................................ The Grandview Ori Brachfeld, 2nd Vice Chair..............................Dash Lock & Key Service John Davies, Treasurer ......................................................... Riverside Bank Vincent Ricotta, Secretary ....................Mercedes-Benz of Wappingers Falls Frank Castella, Jr., Past Chair ................. Harmon & Castella Printing, Inc. Stephen E. Diamond, Of Counsel .................................... Stenger, Roberts, Davis & Diamond LLP Directors Salvatore Calta, Jr. ................................................................................ IBM Jennifer Dunn ............... State Farm Insurance - The Jen Dunn Agency, Inc. Ron Flaherty ..................................................... TEG Federal Credit Union Carol Gordon .................................................................... Rhinebeck Bank Dr. Christine Huebner Caridi................................................Marist College Kimberly Hunt Lee ..................................................McCabe & Mack LLP Gail Jones ................................... Saint Francis Hospital and Health Centers Vincent R. Lander ...Quality Environmental Solutions & Technologies, Inc. Joseph Lepore ............................................................... LCS Facility Group William Lessner .........................................................Adams Fairacre Farms James Letterio, Jr. .............................................. Sedore & Company, CPAs Danielle Marxer...................................................... The Chazen Companies Rita McPeck ................................................................................. KeyBank Scott Pawenski ..........................................................................EmbroidMe David Ping .............................................................................Health Quest Alexandra Putman ..........................................................................IES, Inc. Barry Rothfeld ........................................................... Poughkeepsie Journal Pierrette Ruhland ............................................................Red Cap Cleaners Mary Schoonmaker ......................................................................TD Bank Jeffrey Senft ............................................ S & O Construction Services, Inc. Quinn Shaw .............................................................................M&T Bank Jennifer Van Tuyl.........................................................Cuddy & Feder, LLP Tom Weddell.............Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Weddell LLP Eben Yager............................................................Hudson Valley Renegades Associate Board Member Wayne Quint.............................................. Quint Investments & Insurance Chamber Staff Charles S. North ..............................................................President & CEO Audra B. Gerty ........................................ Executive Vice President & CFO Gloria Cukar ............................................... Senior Vice President & COO Nancy Amy ..................................................... Director of Member Services Whitney Bowers .........................................Community Relations Specialist Geoff Brault ......................................................Director of Media Content Rich Kleban ..............................Director of Communications & Marketing Dee Richter ............................................................Director of Membership Stephanie Seymour .................................................. Director of Operations Angela Signor .......................................................Director of Media Design Carmela Spreer ............................................................... Director of Events Howard Lynne..............................................Volunteer Government Liaison The Chamber Foundation Staff Nicholas Shannon ...........................................................Executive Director Workforce Development Center Staff Louise McLoughlin .................... Vice President of Workforce Development Mercy Turugh ...........................................Director of the Step Up Program Cecilia Cook ......................................................... Director of Employment Susan Grecke .................................................................. RPI Case Manager Maryann McKenzie ............................................ Director of Youth Services

pring has sprung and I can’t think of a better time of year to celebrate a fresh group of prodigious young leaders! The annual Forty Under 40 Shaker Award ceremony, now in its eighth year, shows that the future of our community is in wonderful hands! Every year I am impressed with the caliber and diversity of those being honored. They are smart, ambitious and have already made our community a better place for us all. (See the full list on page 15) I am sure that all of these honorees have had someone in their life encourage and support them. Please join us in supporting and honoring these marvelous individuals on April 23. The evening will begin with cocktails

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Jill Sammon at 5:30 p.m. at the Poughkeepsie Grand. We will then take over Market Street as we march to the Bardavon Opera House where the awards will be officially presented. This year’s group covers such a wide variety of areas, literally from A to Z. Attorneys, bankers, case managers, CEOs, counselors, doctors, educators, entrepreneurs, environmental specialists, event managers, funeral directors, general contractors, graphic designers,

home staging designers, horse rescue directors, hospital managers, legislators, marketing directors, meat managers, medical directors, motorcycle restorers, non-profit managers, orthodontists, pastry chefs, public relation directors, real estate officers, rehabilitation directors, restaurateurs, skin care experts, social workers, tax planning managers, technology solution providers, toy designers, vice presidents, web consultants, and zipline directors are all represented! This group of thoughtful, committed citizens certainly has the capacity to change the world! I can’t wait to see what they’ll help the Hudson Valley become. Jill Sammon is the DirectorSpecial Services for Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation.

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Tropical Smoothie Cafe, in Poughkeepsie’s Oakwood Commons, is celebrating one year in business and is our Small Business Partner of the Month for April. The Chamber’s Small Business Partner of the Month offers small businesses (12 employees or less) direct advertising to members and the community through print, electronic and radio media. If you are interested in this program, please contact Nancy Amy at (845) 454-1700 ext. 1004.

The Bottom Line is a monthly publication of : The Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce One Civic Center Plaza • Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 www.dcrcoc.org (845) 454-1700 • Fax: (845) 454-1702 The Bottom Line • Volume 30 • Number 4 Annual 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 website, www.dcrcoc.org, is developed by Design Intervention Studio. PK-0000164815

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Richter new Director of Membership

D by Charles S. North Did you know that this year marks the 300th anniversary of the birth of democracy here in Dutchess County? In honor of such a historic occasion, it’s a pleasure to partner with Dutchess County Tourism and Dutchess County Government (as well as many other corporate supporters, volunteers and not-forprofit organizations) to hold Dutchess Heritage Days throughout this year. If you missed the big announcement about the event a couple of months back, let me fill you in. In honor of Dutchess County’s democratic anniversary and the significant role we played in New York becoming part of the Union in the 1700s, we’re hosting a deep roster of community events to help everyone get into the spirit! Headlining Heritage Days is the Chamber’s annual Balloon Festival, this year bigger and better than ever. There will be launches throughout the area beginning in the evening on Friday, July 5, and culminating in our signature

early morning launches over the Hudson River on Saturday, July 6 and Sunday, July 7. This year, we’re even bringing back a special “moon glow” night launch! In addition to the Balloon Festival, residents can watch and even participate in a great parade down Poughkeepsie’s Main Street on that Saturday morning. For people who want to be more active, there will be a 5K run and a swim across the Hudson as well. Whatever your preferred way to celebrate, there will be something for you. More information about Dutchess Heritage Days, including many other smaller events like historical lectures and re-enactments, is being released constantly. Keep checking dcrcoc.org for the latest information, and I can’t wait to see you out and about this summer. Sincerely,

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ee Richter has been hired by the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce as its new Director of Membership. was Richter most recently the Business Development Specialist for Ralph V. Ellis Insurance Agency, and RICHTeR she has more than 25 years of experience in sales and marketing as well as the insurance industry. “I couldn’t be happier to have Dee joining our staff,” said Charles S. North, President and CEO of the

Chamber. “Not only is she a proven executive, but her knowledge and experience with our organization will serve her well in this important position.” As Director of Membership, Richter will be responsible for marketing new Chamber memberships in the Hudson River Valley, assisting in the development of special programs to attract new members and providing support in retaining them within the Chamber organization. “I am thrilled to be joining the Chamber,” Richter said. “I have worked closely with Charlie and his staff on different Chamber committees and I have always been impressed with the level of dedication and commitment they have to

Early Bird networking

Deliver a 2-minute promotional pitch to all attendees at the Early Bird Connections, speednetworking event on Tuesday, April 2. This is an early morning event designed to be quick, entertaining, and effective for you and your business. Only 20 guests can participate, so those who wish to attend must sign up early! This networking opportunity is industry exclusive and complimentary, thanks to our sponsor Bridgeway Federal Credit Union. The event is from 7-8:30 a.m. at

Best Western Plus The Inn & Suites at the Falls, 50 Red Oaks Mill Road, Poughkeepsie. A tour of the hotel will follow the event. To make a reservation, please call Whitney at 845-454-1700 ext. 1000. Early Bird Connections Sponsored by:

making the business community stronger. I am looking forward to informing new members on the benefits of joining the Chamber and seeing their businesses grow and become more successful.” A graduate of Marist College, Richter was part of the 2012 Leadership Dutchess class, winning its Commitment Award. She has also been a volunteer with several Chamber committees, including the Ambassador Committee and The Chamber Foundation Golf Tournament Committee, as well as other community organizations such as the Alzheimer’s Association. Richter lives in Poughkeepsie with her husband, Jeff, and has two grown children, Dan and Mackenzie.

Chamber Connections

Members can get to know each other better at Chamber Connections, a speed networking event, set for May 1 from 4-6 p.m. at Mahoney’s Irish Pub and Steakhouse in their newly renovated Vassar Room. There will only be 40 business representatives, so make sure you register early by going to www. dcrcoc.org or calling the Chamber at 845-454-1700 ext. 1000. Chamber Connections is sponsored by Red Cap Cleaners and Hudson Valley Sharepoint.

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Sales of small businesses is topic of presentation

aureen Crush, an attorney at de Ramon Crush in Fishkill, will deliver the keynote at SBA Days on Thursday, April 18 from 11:30-1 p.m. inside the KeyBank offices in Oakwood Commons located at 2515 Route 9, Poughkeepsie. Her pres ent ation will focus on and buying selling a small CRUSH business and highlight common business considerations found in most sales by both the buyer and seller. She will SBA Days Sponsored by:

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Friday, April 5 guide attendees through the entire process - from choosing a business to buy to closing the final deal. The presentation will also include aspects such as documentation and due diligence. Those who attend will receive a due diligence checklist that can be used when selling or buying a business. Members will benefit from attending Crush’s discussion, as she will point out specific pitfalls to avoid and important opportunities to watch out for. KeyBank proudly both hosts and sponsors this SBA Days event. Both Chamber members and the public are encouraged to attend at no cost, but registration is requested. To RSVP, call 845454-1700 ext. 1000 or whitney@dcrcrc.org.

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Early Bird Connections

7:30 - 9 a.m. Best Western Plus The Inn & Suites at the Falls 50 Red Oaks Mill Road Poughkeepsie Early morning speed-networking event that allows Chamber members to deliver a strategic 2-minute promotional pitch to all participants. Sponsored by: Bridgeway Federal Credit Union

Wednesday, April 10

Cosimo DiBrizzi Celebrity Servers Dinner

5:30 - 9 p.m. Cosimo’s Brick Oven 120 Delafield St., Poughkeepsie Proceeds will benefit the Cosimo DiBrizzi Memorial Scholarship, available to any resident of the Hudson Valley who is pursuing a career in the Culinary Arts at the Culinary Institute of America. Head Waiter: Valley Endovascular Associates; Maitre D: Riverside Bank; Wine Steward: Ulster Savings Bank

Thursday, April 11

New Member Luncheon

Topic: Buying, selling business 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. KeyBank Oakwood Commons at 2515 Route 9, Poughkeepsie Sponsored by: KeyBank

Tuesday, April 23

Forty Under 40 Shaker Awards

5 - 8:30 p.m. Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel and Conference Center, Bardavon Opera House Sponsors: Main Event: Health Quest, Iseman, Cunningham, Riester & Hyde, LLP, N & S Supply of Fishkill, Inc. and Rhinebeck Bank; Mover and Shaker: Marshall & Sterling Insurance, Central Hudson Gas & Electric, Poughkeepsie Journal, Hudson Valley Renegades, Rose and Kiernan, Inc., McCabe & Mack LLP, Attorneys-At-Law, Saint Francis Hospital and Health Centers and Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Weddell, LLP; Theme: LCS Facility Group Inc., All Access Dental, Arthur DeDominicis, CPA, Design Intervention Studio and Mahopac National Bank; Reception: M&T Bank, EmbroidMe, Stenger, Roberts, Davis & Diamond, LLP and COBESO, Inc.

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Business After Hours 5 - 7 p.m. STATUS 985 Rte 376, Wappingers Falls Sponsored by: Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Weddell, LLP and TEG Federal Credit Union

Thursday, April 25

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Business Education Seminar

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11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Chamber Conference Room 1 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 400 Poughkeepsie Meet the chamber staff along with other new members of the chamber. Only one rep per company. Sponsored by: Ulster Savings Bank and Design Intervention Studio

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Come to the east and west sides of the Walkway Over the Hudson on April 20 to start off Dog Rescue Day with a dog walk from 9-11 a.m. Then from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., on the Highland side of the Walkway there will be dog adoptions from shelters all over New York State and activities for children such as face painting and balloon animals. Workshops on how to introduce your dogs to one another, doggie body language and information on heat exhaustion will be discussed by Pet and Play Resort. Dirty Dogs Pet Wash will be present handing out information and there will be an Iams representative giving out information about their dog food. Cakes by Meg will also be making dog friendly treats and there will be a Pet Food & Supply drive where you can drop off dog food, cat food, treats, beds, toys and old blankets. If you have any questions please call the park office at 845-834-2867. Rob Napoli’s New York City employer gave him the opportunity to

start his career again and get back to the dreams he had when he first went to work. He joined the Chamber’s Career Connections for Professionals and worked to meet people. One of the people Napoli met is Tom McQuade, of The Entrepreneur’s Source in Hopewell Junction. Napoli and McQuade surveyed the market and many opportunities, and Napoli settled on Happy and Healthy Products, Inc. from Boca Raton, Florida, an owner-operated franchise. KeyBank, another member of Career Connections for Professionals and DCRCOC supporter, provided financial advice and help Napoli needed. He opened Nap’s Snacks and became the exclusive distributor for Happy and Healthy all natural Fruitfull Frozen Fruit Bars, located in Wappingers Falls. To see more about the Chamber’s Career Connections for Professionals, please visit the Committees tab at dcrcoc.org In celebration of National Library Week, the FDR Presidential Library and the Friends of the Poughkeepsie Public Library District will present the inaugural Hudson Valley History Reading Festival on April 20. In four sessions, beginning at 10 a.m., authors of recently published works on Hudson Valley history will present author talks followed by book signings. The event is free to the public. For information call (845) 4867745 at the Wallace Center, Hyde Park. Check websites: poklib.org/friends or fdrlibrary.marist.edu United Way of the DutchessOrange Region’s 2012 Annual Campaign video was named the winner of a Bronze Award in the 34th Annual Telly Awards in the nonprofit fundraising category. The video was produced by a production team made up of Ellenbogen Group Inc. of Kingston, Toolbelt Media Inc. of Hopewell Junction and D/J Brush Associates of Poughkeepsie. The video was shot by award-winning cinematographer Zoltan David. The Telly Awards, founded in 1979, is the premier award honoring outstanding local, regional, and cable

TV commercials and programs, video and film productions, and online commercials, video and films. United Way’s winning video is on its website at www.uwdor.org. Adelphi University will be recognizing Eileen Chadwick, Director of the Hudson Valley School of Social Work, for 30 years of service to the school. Chadwick will be honored at a dinner being held April 17 at the Thomas Dixon Ballroom on the Adelphi campus in Garden City. For more on Adelphi, please visit www.adelphi.edu Ashe Organizing Solutions, Ltd., a leading Dutchess County-based professional organizing firm, announced that its CEO, Colleen Ashe, has obtained a Certified Professional Organizer designation from the Board of Certification for Professional Organizers. The prestigious certification requires examination and a specified amount of proven client interaction. Ashe Organizing Solutions, Ltd. was founded in 2009 by Colleen Ashe. The company assists clients throughout the entire Hudson Valley region in bringing order to their homes and businesses. With more than 25 years of business expertise, Ashe Organizing Solutions collaborates with clients to save time and money by eliminating clutter and maximizing available space. To learn more about Ashe Organizing Solutions, visit www.asheorganizing.com. ServiceMaster Clean announces a restoration effort of its own. ServiceMaster Restore will become the new face of a 60-year heritage of providing comprehensive disaster restoration services to residences and commercial businesses nationwide. As ServiceMaster Restore is introduced to Wappingers Falls, the quality services that customers have relied on for 30 years will remain the same. The ServiceMaster team is equipped to restore a home or business after any disaster, helping to get life “back to normal” while instilling peace of mind during a difficult time. ServiceMaster Restore is “oncall” to provide emergency services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for 365

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The Math and Physics Exploration Center has a math camp in the summer for students in grades 2-7 during the following one week sessions: August 5-9, August 19-23, and August 26-30. One 4th grade student commented that it was the best 15 hours in his life. Applications can be obtained at the website: http:// www.mathphysicsexplore.org You can visit the Center at no charge from Monday through Friday from 1-5 p.m. Parents travel with

The Hudson Valley Psychological Association has announced the winners of this year’s Psychologically Healthy Community Awards. Among nominees in the Individual Community Member category, Louis Turpin of Rhinebeck was selected for his tireless work in promoting resiliency and psychological health among youth. In the category of Community Business, Adams Fairacre Farms was selected for its longstanding, generous and far-reaching support of communities in the Hudson Valley. In the Non-Profit Organizations category, the New Paltz Youth Program, which offers a year-round program to help adolescents meet their goals, was tied for first place with the Mediation Center of Dutchess County, which helps residents resolve, prevent, and manage conflict. The Institute for Disaster Mental Health, which is part of the SUNY-New Paltz system, was selected for its outstanding work locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally in helping communities cope with and heal from tragedy. In the Collaborative Effort Across Organizations category, there was a tie between the Coalition on Elder Abuse in

Help take a stand to end bullying at the Mediation Center of Dutchess County’s 2nd Annual Anti-Bullying Walkathon on Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m.-noon at Walkway Over the Hudson. The event will feature ‘Edutainer’ Corey Thornton who will perform his song, ‘Don’t Bully Me.’ Children can receive an AntiBullying Backpack with a donation of $10. All proceeds raised will support the Mediation Center’s Anti-Bullying Initiative that includes the bullying prevention educational presentations. To register for the Walkathon go to dutchessmediation.org/anti-bullying. For more information contact the Mediation Center at antibullyingwalkathon.org or 471-7213. Rebuilding Together Dutchess County, an affiliate of Rebuilding Together, a national housing organization that rehabilitates homes and revitalizes communities to make them safe and healthy, and its sponsors are getting ready for Rebuilding Together’s signature event, National Rebuilding Day, scheduled for Saturday, April 27. Rebuilding Together Dutchess County (RTDC), with the help of supporters and their sponsorship volunteer teams is slated to rehabilitate 8 homes on National Rebuilding Day. This year they will be helping homeowners including a disabled Vietnam War veteran, a single mother caring for her two disabled adult children, a disabled single father, and an elderly couple with decreased mobility. Repairs include roofing repairs, installation of gutters, replacing ineffective doors and windows, repairing drywall, installing bathroom fans, installing grab bars and handrails, painting, flooring repairs, electrical repairs and fixing faulty plumbing. For more go to www.rebuildingtogetherdutchess.org

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CENTURY 21 Hudson Valley Realty recognizes heroes, and it’s their way to give back to those who help to keep us well, protecting our country and keeping our communities safe. If you are or were in the military, law enforcement, firefighters, EMT, first responders or health care professionals, you may be eligible to receive a percentage of a local Realtors’ commission as cash back or credit after closing to say thank you for all you do. For more information, please call Century 21 Hudson Valley Realty at 845-454-6334 or visit www. HeroesHomeAdvantage.com

Dutchess County and the Community Partnership for a Safer New Paltz. The Awards Ceremony and Reception, open to the public, will be at the Henry A. Wallace Center at the FDR Presidential Library and Museum on June 8. For tickets, sponsorship opportunities and more, visit www.hvpa.org.

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Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estuaries, a subsidiary of Clarkson University, honors Earth Day and kicks off an exciting 2013 event season with a talk on the recovery of the nearly-extinct bald eagle with nationally respected wildlife biologist Peter Nye and Andrew Revkin, author of The New York Times “Dot Earth” blog. The event will take place on April 18 at 7 p.m. at Beacon Institute’s Center for Environmental Innovation and Education (CEIE) at 199 Dennings Avenue in Beacon and is free and open to the public. Advance online registration is requested. Information about this and the full 2013 event schedule can be found at www. bire.org/events.

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1488 Route 9 Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 845-632-6335/Fax: 845-632-6336 Email: amak@libertytax.com Contact: Ambreen Chughtai, President Taxes, bookkeeping and payroll services, specializing in start ups and contractors.

2600 South Road, Suite 44-195 Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 845-789-4200/Fax: 845-345-8456 Email: hireguru@optonline.net Web: www.smbizsolutions.net Contact: Carol A. Vincie, Owner Est. 1994; Staff assessments, factoring, speakers.

attorneys & legal serviCes

business serviCes

Pascazi Law Offices, PLLC Hudson River Ventures 1065 Main Street, Suite D Fishkill, NY 12524 845-897-4219/Fax: 845-468-7117 Email: info@pascazilaw.com Web: www.pascazilaw.com Contact: Michael S. Pascazi, Esq., Managing Member Est. 2006; General law practice. Sponsor: Alexis Mills, Complete Benefit Solutions, Inc.

autoMobile parts Poughkeepsie Imported Car Parts Inc.

250 South Avenue Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 845-454-8110/Fax: 845-454-8112 Email: bwalsh20@aol.com Web: www.pkimports.com Contact: Bret Walsh Est. 1979; Auto parts for imported and domestic vehicles.

banks & banking assoCiations Walden Savings Bank

15 Scott’s Corners Drive Montgomery, NY 12549 845-457-7700 x366/Fax: 845457-2712 Email: fred.mills@ waldensavingsbank.com Web: www.waldensavingsbank.com Contact: Frederick H. Mills, AVP Est. 1872; A community bank that provides commercial, retail, and investment services and products.

291 Wall Street Kingston, NY 12401 845-514-2561 Email: mike@hudsonriverventures.com Web: www.hudsonriverventures.com Contact: Mike Oates, CEO Est. 2011; Small business investment fund focused on the Hudson Valley.

Career ConneCtions for professionals Joel M. Kelson

3 Round Hill Road Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 845-462-1360/Fax: 845-462-3369 Email: jmkelson@acm.org Contact: Joel M. Kelson Professional interests include Android/Java/web software development.

CoMMunity based serviCe organizations Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse 1 Brookside Avenue Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 845-452-3387 Email: lmason@institute2000.org Contact: Laina Mason, Co-Chair CASADA is committed to ending interpersonal, familial and sexual violence in Dutchess County.

dentists - speCialists Seven Seas Pediatric Dentistry

1001 Route 376 Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 845-214-0008/Fax: 845-204-9417 Email: info@sevenseaspd.com Web: www.sevenseaspd.com Contact: Stephanie Hershkowitz, Office Manager Est. February 2013; We are here to provide your family with superior dental care in a fun and caring environment.

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Jewelers/Jewelry stores J. E. Heaton Jewelers

3297 Franklin Avenue Millbrook, NY 12545 845-677-1500 Email: joyce@jeheatonjewelers.com Web: www.jeheatonjewelers.com Contact: Joyce Heaton Traditional, trendy, and estate jewelry. Appraisals and repairs done on site. Jewelry consignment. Sponsor: Jennifer Van Tuyl, Cuddy & Feder, LLP

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1001 Route 376 Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 845-592-2292 Email: egallagher@sunshineortho.com Web: www.sunshineortho.com Contact: Elizabeth Gallagher, Office Manager Est. 2013; Our practice’s top priority is to provide you the highest quality orthodontic care in a friendly, comfortable environment.

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144 Forest Valley Road Pleasant Valley, NY 12569 914-589-0711 Email: lori@details-by-design.com Web: www.details-by-design.com Contact: Lori Nutting, Owner Est. December 2011; Becoming more organized in your home and workplace can help you become the productive individual you were meant to be. Professional organizer and productivity coach, Lori Nutting will guide you to your full potential.

publiC relations Campbell Galli Communications

2796 Route 94 Washingtonville, NY 10992 845-781-8841 Email: j.campbellgalli@gmail.com Web: www.krop.com/jeancampbell Contact: Jean Campbell Galli, Owner Est. February 2012; Creative services including advertising, public relations, and event planning.

real estate appraisals & inspeCtions Appraisal One, Inc.

PO Box 312 Hughsonville, NY 12537 845-485-1702/Fax: 845-625-1475 Email: mobrien@hvc.rr.com Contact: Mary O’Brien Est. 1998; Full-service residential real estate appraisers covering the mid-Hudson Valley.

real estate developers & investors Walison Corp.

1815 West Farms Road Bronx, NY 10460 718-991-1700/Fax: 718-991-1711 Email: sal@walison.com Web: www.walison.com Contact: Sal Rajput, COO Est. October 2,1997; A construction and real estate development company specializing in residential and commercial projects.

researCh & evaluation Bluestone Global Tech Ltd.

169 Myers Corners Road, Suite 210 Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 845-632-6326/Fax: 845-632-6330 Email: clai@bluestonegt.com Web: www.bluestonegt.com Contact: Chung Ping Lai, CEO Est. 2012; Aiming at becoming the leader in the emerging graphene industry, introducing this advanced material to technological applications and bringing greatness to life.

restaurants Juliet Cafe

5-7 Raymond Avenue Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 845-452-2234 Email: julietcafe@yahoo.com Web: www.julietcafebilliards.com Contact: Zofia Galazka, Owner Est. 2007; Upscale cafe, bar and billiards in the Arlington section of Poughkeepsie. Full lunch and dinner menus. Sponsor: Bob Watson, Robert C. Watson Educational Consultants

NEW MEMBERS Longobardi’s Restaurant

1574 Route 9 Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 845-297-1498 Email: longobardisrestaurant@ yahoo.com Contact: Claudio Giliberti Est. 1982; Family-oriented, old world Italian restaurant. On and off-premise catering; banquet room available for parties and meetings.

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411 Bog Hollow Road Wassaic, NY 12592 845-789-1242/Fax: 845-373-8696 Email: treeclimber928@yahoo.com Web: www.dutchesstaximan.com Contact: Paul Voorhees, Owner Est. November 2010; Taxi or van service; airports. Medicaid transportation company.

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Commercial Instruments Solaris 3 Productions & Alarms Systems, Inc. PO Box 976 2 Summit Court, Suite 306 Fishkill, NY 12524 845-896-9500/Fax: 845-896-8887 Email: JohnL@ciasecurity.com Web: www.ciasecurity.com Contact: John Lombardi, President Design, install, monitor and service commercial, residential, industrial and government fire alarms, intrusion alarms, access control, CCTV and internet monitoring. Sponsor: Keith Weiner, PRI Investigations & Process Service

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Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 845-298-0801 Email: kimberly@ solaris3productions.com Web: www.solaris3productions.com Contact: Kimberly Hart, Owner/ Operator Est. February 11, 2003; Full-service video production company offering the videography, editing, and graphics needed to take a project from an idea to a finished product. Sponsor: Keith Weiner, PRI Investigations & Process Service

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Nap’s Snacks Prince Fashion New York 9F Sherwood Forest 1115 Main Street Fishkill, NY 12524 845-202-7222 Email: princefashion.newyork@ hotmail.com Contact: James Walker, Proprietor Est. June 15, 2012; Custom tailored clothing. Sponsor: Jennifer Van Tuyl, Cuddy & Feder, LLP

Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 845-235-7577 Email: rob@napsnacks.com Web: www.napssnacks.com Contact: Robert Napoli, Owner Wholesale distributor of Happy and Healthy Products: frozen fruitbars, snacks, breads, brownies, popcorn, beef jerky.

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he Anderson Center for Autism (ACA) and the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce proudly present the annual Anderson Center Public Policy Breakfast during Autism Awareness Month. This invitation-only event will be held on Friday, April 5 from 7:30-9 a.m. at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel and Conference Center with Dr. Sudi Kash, the Director of Clinical Services at ACA, delivering the keynote address. Dr. Kash, Ph.D., has over 25 years of experience and has been working with those with developmental disabilities for over 16 years. At ACA, she diagnoses and evaluates participants, oversees research and supervises staff in the Children’s Program. Before joining the Anderson Center, Kash worked as Director of Behavior Health services at Ulster-Greene ARC in Kingston. She received her bachelor’s degree in psychology, as well as her master’s in clini-

cal psychology at the University of Houston. She went on to earn her Ph.D at the United States International University (currently California School of Professional Psychology) in San Diego. The Anderson Center For Autism is a not-for-profit organization that provides the tools the individual needs to strive for independence and reach their full potential. The goal of the organization is to act as a resource for all those that struggle with autism, and each person’s personalized needs are addressed using Applied Behavior Analysis Programs. In 1924, Dr. Victor V. Anderson founded the Anderson School. Since the beginning, the center stands to address the educational, emotional, and social needs of those with special needs. Currently, ACA is serving more than 200 children and adults. Integrated Enterprise Solutions, Inc.; Kirchhoff-Consigli

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Seminar will focus on improving cash flow

his month’s Business Education Seminar will feature Ken Mann of Freedom Financial Solutions discussing how “Cash Is King.” According to Mann, cash is the heartbeat of your business and, when managed well, keeps your company healthy and strong. Cash flow simply means the movement of cash into and out of your business. While that sounds MANN simple, poor cash flow management is causing more business failures today than ever before. At this seminar, Mann will teach attendees principles for managing, tracking, projecting and improving a business’s cash flow. Mann is an IRS Registered

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25 from 7:30-9 a.m. It is complimentary for both members and non-members, and breakfast will be provided. You must register by going to dcrcoc.org or calling 845-454-1700 ext. 1000. The Business Education Seminar is sponsored by Gellert & Klein, P.C.

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RIBBON CUTTINGS lite 92.1FM/Mid-Hudson Medical Group Hope Mobile

DC Indoor Golf Grand Opening

The Chamber cut a ribbon as Lite 92.1 FM and Mid-Hudson Medical Group introduced the Hope Mobile to raise awareness for Juvenile Diabetes.

Congratulations to DC Indoor Golf on their grand opening. If you like golf (or just fun!), check them out at www.dcindoorgolf.com or stop by 10 Crannell Street, Poughkeepsie and tee it up.

The Jewel Tree 25th Anniversary

Cinnamon Indian Bistro Grand Opening

Congratulations to The Jewel Tree, one of the original tenants of the Poughkeepsie Galleria, on their 25th Anniversary!

Congratulations to Cinnamon Indian Bistro (260 North Rd., Poughkeepsie) on their grand opening!

The Goddard School Grand Opening

Town Center Dental Grand Opening

Congratulations to The Goddard School of Wappingers Falls, now open with a marvelous new facility on Van Wyck Lane!

Congratulations to the team at Town Center Dental of LaGrange on the official grand opening of their beautiful office. Stop in and see the space for yourself at 1110 Route 55 in Lagrange.

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seman Cunningham Riester & Hyde, LLP was founded in Albany in 1991 by Bob Iseman, Mike Cunningham, Fred Riester, and Carol Hyde. The Poughkeepsie office was opened in 2002 when Rick Mitchell joined the firm as a partner. Today the firm is comprised of 11 partners and 9 associates, including the newest member of the team, David Wise, who joined the firm as a partner in the Poughkeepsie office in January this year. The firm has an active health care practice, and three partners of the firm – Bob Iseman, Carol Hyde and Rich Frankel – were each recently named a 2013 Top Rated Lawyer in Healthcare by American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell. Bob, Carol and Rich – along with partner

MEMBER SPOTlIGHT Mike Cunningham – have also received an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating in legal ability and ethical standards based solely on peer review. The firm has also been recognized for its excellence and quality service by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Lawyers. ICRH offers a wide range of services in areas other than

health care, including commercial and personal injury litigation, corporate, labor and employment, commercial real estate, bankruptcy, and insurance defense. The firm represents a variety of clients, from individuals to Fortune 500 companies, including heath care systems and services, banks, manufacturers, and not-for-profit corporations. The firm’s approach to providing legal services and advice is unique, in that clients are given directive advice, not just what their options are in a given situation. In other words, ICRH’s lawyers will tell clients exactly what they would do in the same circumstances, and why. While the firm’s attorneys always attempt to settle disputes cooperatively in order to avoid costly courtroom proceedings, they are prepared

and have the experience to aggressively pursue litigation when necessary. ICRH offers the professionalism and innovation of a large firm, while maintaining the personal service and understanding that is only available at a small

firm. ICRH and its attorneys believe in giving back to their communities. The firm has given thousands of dollars in donations to local charities, and many of its partners and employees have taken leadership roles in community programs. One of the firm’s associates, Omer Gil, is the president of Rebuilding Together Dutchess County, and recently started a new not-forprofit program, The Poughkeepsie Basketball Project, designed to help motivate students to participate in school and give back to their community. ICRH’s offices in Albany and Poughkeepsie allow it to efficiently service clients throughout New York State. For more information, visit the firm’s website at www.icrh.com.

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hen we talk about achieving any kind of goals, we should talk about motivation, determination, focus, self-control and discipline. Motivation is literally the desire to do things. It’s the crucial element in setting and attaining goals. So figure out what you want, power through the pain period, and start being who you want to be.

Goals provide focus: With no guiding vision or plan, people tend to drift. Goals provide a measuring stick for progress. Goals enhance productivity. They bolster self-esteem. And most of all, goals increase commitment, so you’re more likely to achieve whatever you set out to conquer. Visualize yourself having achieved each of your goals. The more real you can make your visualization, the better. Get organized. When you are

organized, you will feel better about your ability to reach your goals. Having information scattered in too many places makes you feel out of control and undermines motivation. Set up a filing system, set aside your workout clothes. Decide for yourself why you want to exercise. An excellent reason is to maintain your good health, functional fitness, and independence. Make a commitment to exercise on a regular basis. Set aside a certain amount of time every day and stick

to it! Be faithful to your commitment. When you stay fit, you burn more calories even when you are at rest. Plus, being fit gives you the energy to be more physically active and exercise harder and more efficiently. Remember, your comfort range changes daily; so don’t get discouraged if you can’t do the same amount of exercise as the day before. Instead of focusing on what you can’t do, think about what you can. Positive thoughts are known to produce results.

THE DIGITAL ROADMAP:

& Wellness The most important thing to remember this: DON’T GIVE UP! Members of the Chamber’s Health and Wellness Club will be providing this column every other month. For more on the Health and Wellness Club, go to dcrcoc.org and click the “committees” tab.

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MORNING SESSION: Time: 10 am - 12 pm Christo’s Restaurant 155 Wilbur Blvd. • Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

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leadership program participants hard at work

he Chamber Foundation’s leadership programs are in their final months, and both classes and are busier than ever!

Leadership Dutchess:

The class is working on their fundraising and community service projects – a requirement of each Leadership Dutchess class. By executing each of these tasks, much of the leadership skills that are taught throughout the course are brought together, utilized and understood. Save the date – Vegas Night,

a fundraiser by the Leadership Dutchess Class of 2013, will be held on June 6 at The Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel and Conference Center. Sponsorship packages are available. Please contact Erin Blabac at eblabac@VDDW.com to find out how you or your business can support the cause. For this year’s community service project, The Leadership Dutchess Committee chose Rainbow’s End Child Development Center, Inc., in Salt Point. Activities will include painting, building vegetable gardens, creating a rain-

bow mural and more. The Leadership Dutchess team also hopes to give Rainbow’s End a special gift by the time the project is complete. The class welcomes anyone who would like to help – and are especially looking for handymen and women with the expertise in renovation projects. Please contact me if you would like to lend a hand.

Youth Leadership:

The class of 60 students is hard at work operating H2O, their Junior Achievement company. After selling

Bridges to Community scholarship available

he Chamber Foundation is pleased to partner with Bridges to Community to offer our first community service scholarship, the 2013 Bridges to Community Business Leaders Trip Scholarship. Bridges to Commu-

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nity is an international non-profit organization based in New York helping to help meet basic human needs in impoverished communities in Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic. Bridges pursues these goals by engaging groups of volunteers from the United States and Canada to assist materially poor communities. Volunteers serve for a period of eight days (Saturday to Saturday) living and working in the rural community being served. This scholarship provides full payment of the trip fee of $1,295 for the adult trip departing on September 7, 2013 and returning on September 14, 2013. All meals, in-country travel, and lodging are included. Trips are safe and secure

with all lodging, food, and arrangements made by Bridges staff members, who accompany volunteers throughout the trip. Volunteers need no experience in construction or heavy construction tasks. The scholarship does not include air fare (estimated to be $600 from a New York airport). The scholarship will be awarded to an employee of a member of the Chamber of Commerce. Candidates whose employers or fellow employees also participate in the trip will be given special consideration. For complete information, additional criteria, and to download the scholarship application, visit www.chamberfdn.org. Applications are due by May 15, 2013.

THE CHAMBER FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Benefiting the Norman and Rita Nussbickel Memorial Scholarship Trump National Golf Club Hudson Valley

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The Grandview 176 Rinaldi Boulevard Poughkeepsie

OffiCerS Bill francis, Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fortress Financial Advisory LLC tina Walz, treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M & T Bank Lisa morris, Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union nevill Smythe, Past Chair Stephen e. Diamond, Of Counsel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stenger, Roberts, Davis & Diamond, LLP DireCtOrS Stacey Langenthal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bank of Millbrook tina Ludwig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union Peter maher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mid-Hudson Subaru Carmen mcGill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dutchess Community College Doug mcHoul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .McHoul Funeral Homes rita mcPeck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KeyBank anthony morando . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cuddy & Feder LLP Charles “Chip” Simon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Taconic Advisors, Inc . thomas Weddell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Weddell LLP, CPAs Skip Weisman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Weisman Success Resources, Inc . fOunDatiOn Staff Charles S. north . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President audra Gerty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vice President nicholas Shannon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Executive Director

most of the 500 beverage tumblers ordered, the H2O student president and vice-presidents decided to order more tumblers so they can continue to raise the profit level for their investors and make an even greater donation to a local non-profit. Students are selling on their own, at Chamber’s Business After Hours events and were even at the Poughkeepsie Galleria! If you would like to support H2O by purchasing a beverage tumbler, please contact me. Applications for both Leadership Dutchess and Youth Leadership are currently being accepted

Nicholas Shannon executive director

for the 2013/2014 program year and can be download now at Chamberfdn.org. Applications for Leadership Dutchess are due on June 3 and Youth Leadership applications are due on June 14. For information on any of the above, please contact me at 845454-1700 ext 1026 or at nick@ chamberfdn.org.

Cosimo DiBrizzi Celebrity Servers

Dinner To benefit the Cosimo DiBrizzi Memorial Scholarship Fund

April 10, 2013 • Cosimo’s BriCk oven of poughkeepsie Celebrity Server Waiter Package: $400 for a table of six plus waiter Individual reservations: $75 Final registration: April 5th! Contact nick (845) 454-1700 ext 1026 SPoNSoRS Head Waiter: Valley Endovascular Associates Maitré D: Riverside Bank • Wine Steward: Ulster Savings Bank

ATHENA NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN!

2013 ®

Nomination forms at chamberfdn.org Due May 12, 2013 Presenting Sponsor:

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MAIN EVENT:

Health Quest Iseman, Cunningham, Riester & Hyde, LLP N & S Supply of Fishkill, Inc. Rhinebeck Bank

MOVER AND SHAKER:

Marshall & Sterling Insurance Central Hudson Gas & Electric Poughkeepsie Journal Hudson Valley Renegades Rose and Kiernan, Inc. McCabe & Mack LLP, Attorneys-At-Law Saint Francis Hospital and Health Centers Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Weddell, LLP

2013 FORTY UNDER 40 Stephen Barber

(33), The 74 Shop

THEME:

Deanna Mancuso (31), Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue

Carolyn Beisiegel (27), Big Bear Ziplines

Megan McKann (28), United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region

Brian C. Berryann (30), Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union

Erik Morabito (36), Café Bocca

Tara Boettger (33), HOMEGIRL Home Staging

Raya A. Noreault (31), Mental Health America of Dutchess County

Anthony V. Bonavoglia, D.D.S, M.S. (34), Anthony V.

Brooke O’Connell (31), Rhinebeck Bank

Kristin Catalano (30), Straub, Catalano & Halvey Funeral Home Derek Corsino (25), Corsino Cakes James W. Daniels III (31), Project Management Institute Kara DeMaio (30), Wrapped Up In Design Mark DiCorcia (36), True Form Contracting Jonathan T. Engel, Esq. (29), Putnam County Department of Law; Engel Funeral Home, Inc.; Coterie Capital Consortium LLC

Krista Gobins (28), Marathon Development Group Meghann Hardesty (34), THINC, Inc. Amy Hardisty (27), American Heart Association Hans W. Hardisty (29), Herb Redl Properties Stephen F. Heath (34), St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital Jennifer Killian (33), Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Aisha Kutter (35), Kutter Group LLC Karen Lo (27), Central Hudson Gas and Electric Corporation Craig V. Lopez (37), Ulster County

RECEPTION:

M&T Bank EmbroidMe Stenger, Roberts, Davis & Diamond, LLP Complete Benefit Solutions

Jenna Paukovits (24), People’s United Bank Krista Petrosoff (28), Highland High School

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Katie Rapp (29), Vassar Brothers Medical Center Julia Schaefer-Cutillo, MD (36),

OR CALL WHITNEY AT (845) 454-1700 ExT. 1000

Hudson Valley Hematology/Oncology Associates

Amit Shah (18), AIT Consulting Solutions & Update Me Now

Quinn Shaw (29), M&T Bank Tara K. Sherman (39), Pine Plains Central School District

Administrative Professional’s Day is Wednesday April 24th, 2013

Erich Steffensen (39), Adams Fairacre Farms Jennifer Tompkins (31), The Children’s Medical Group

Emily Viggiano Saland (30), Marist College

George Weldon Jr. (27),TheTurning Point/ Saint Francis Hospital & Health Centers

Jennifer Wells (32), New Horizons

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Resources

Bernadette McGovern Mack (36), Bernie Mack Skin Care Services

Amy C Wilson (39), Kokma Toys

David J. Mack (34), GE Capital Energy Financial Services

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LCS Facility Group Inc. All Access Dental Arthur DeDominicis, CPA Design Intervention Studio Mahopac National Bank

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3rd Annual

Green Symposium