DECEMBER 2016
DUTCHESS COUNTY REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Holiday tradition returns at Breakfast
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oliday cheer and the sounds of the season will not be in short supply at the December Contact Breakfast on Wednesday, December 21 from 7:30-9 a.m. at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel. The annual tradition returns Contact Breakfast sponsored by
with performances by the Arlington High School Holiday Brass Choir, Franklin D. Roosevelt High School Chamber String Ensemble, Poughkeepsie High School Choir, and Roy C. Ketcham High School Choir. Come share in the joy of the season and toast to a safe and happy holiday with Hudson Valley Fresh chocolate milk. Poughkeepsie Journal Media proudly sponsors this breakfast. For more than 230 years, The Poughkeepsie Journal has been the pre-eminent source of local news and advertising information. Its
mission is to chronicle life in the region – and to help subscribers understand what news developments really mean. Visit PoughkeepsieJournal.com regularly for updates on news as it happens. The Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel sponsors breakfast for the students. In addition to enjoying the festivities, the Ambassador Committee has partnered with our Workforce Development Center to collect canned and dry goods from breakfast attendees. Representatives from Evercare and the Mid-Hudson Association
for Persons with Disabilities will also be in attendance. Breakfast tickets cost $25 for Chamber members with advance
purchase or are $30 at the door. Non-members can attend for $35. To register, call (845) 454-1700, ext. 1000 or visit dcrcoc.org.
Networking with flavor at Hyde Park Brewery 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 14. While networking, sample some of the brewery’s food offerings as well as their world-class beers or
ATHENA honorees celebrated
Eleven inspiring women were honored and celebrated for their achievements and excellence in leadership, service, and mentorship at the 2016 ATHENA Awards Reception. Congratulations to the honorees: (front row from right) Gloria Cukar, Dr. Pamela Edington, Renee Fillette, Lauren Gillett, Krista Jones, Cynthia Keller, (back row from right) Kelly Lyndgaard, Ruth Mahoney, Maj. Kathleen Sileno, Catherine Spratt, and Bettina “Poet Gold” Wilkerson. See page 9 for more.
signature cocktails at the cash bar. To register, visit dcrcoc.org or call (845) 454-1700, ext. 1000. EmbroidMe, Riverside Bank – A division of Salisbury Bank and Trust Company, and the law firm of Stenger, Roberts, Davis & Diamond LLP sponsor this month’s event. When EmbroidMe opened its doors in 2005, local residents Diane and Scott Pawenski embroidered their first shirt and had no idea how successful their franchise would become. EmbroidMe has become the region’s premier provider of decorated apparel and high-quality promotional products. Riverside Bank – a Division of Salisbury Bank and Trust Company is pleased to offer the added convenience of an expanded branch network and additional online services. Count on them to help manage challenges and reach goals. Salisbury Bank is a full-service bank dedicated to meeting the
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financial needs of the people who live and work in the community. Stenger, Roberts, Davis & Diamond, LLP have two offices in the Hudson Valley region of New York and practice personal injury, elder and estate law, family law, litigation, real estate, business law, and criminal/DWI defense. The law firm has the resources and capabilities to handle any case. They believe in a team approach, which makes them accessible when you need them the most. Business After Hours sponsored by
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