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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 20 from 7:30-9 a.m. at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel. The annual tradition returns 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 Chamber Choir. Come share in the joy of the season and toast to a safe and happy holiday with Hudson Valley Fresh chocolate
milk. The students’ breakfast is sponsored by The Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel and Conference Center. Poughkeepsie Journal Media proudly sponsors this breakfast. An innovative, digitally-focused media and marketing solutions company committed to strengthening communities across the mid-Hudson Region, Poughkeepsie Journal Media touches the lives of more than 565,000 people monthly with awardwinning content, consumer experiences, and advertiser products and services. Poughkeepsie Journal Media’s family of brands include USA TODAY Network, Living and Being, poughkeepsiejournal.com and the Poughkeepsie Journal. Visit PoughkeepsieJournalmedia.com.
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. As we all know, there are many in need and
donations are greatly appreciated. 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 event heads to Rhinebeck WINTER WEATHER POLICY: In the event of inclement weather, visit the Chamber’s website and Facebook page by 6:30 a.m. for updates regarding events and committee meetings. The status of afternoon meetings, ribbon cuttings and events will be posted accordingly.
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Message from the Chair............................. 2 Small Business Partner ............................. 2 Network, Present & Refer .......................... 3 Message from the Chamber President ............ 4 Upcoming Events .................................... 5 Ribbon Cuttings ....................................8-9 New Members .......................................10 Member News .......................................12 The Chamber Foundation .........................14
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he next Business After Hours will be held at Arbor Ridge at Brookmeade in Rhinebeck from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 13. While networking, attendees can learn more about Arbor Ridge’s luxurious one- and twobedroom independent living apartments set on 75 country acres just outside the Village of Rhinebeck. To register, visit dcrcoc.org or call (845) 454-1700, ext. 1000. Branding Pros, Riverside Bank - a division of Salisbury Bank & Trust Company, and SRDD Law sponsor this month’s event.
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Thank you for a successful 2017 Officers Rita McPeck, Chair ...........................................................................KeyBank Jeffrey B. Senft, 1st Vice Chair .....................S&O Construction Services, Inc. Jennifer Dunn, 2nd Vice Chair ...State Farm Insurance - The Jen Dunn Agency, Inc. Scott Pawenski, Secretary.............................................Sciane Enterprises, Inc. William Francis, Treasurer ..................................... Fortress Financial Advisory John Davies, Past Chair ... Riverside Bank - A division of Salisbury Bank & Trust Company Stephen E. Diamond, Of Counsel ...................................................SRDD Law Directors David Bova.....................................................Millbrook Vineyards & Winery Evelyn Constantino .......................................Royal Carting Service Company Jan Dewey ..........................................................Poughkeepsie Journal Media Ron Flaherty ........................................................TEG Federal Credit Union Freddimir Garcia ...................................................................... Marist College Lauren Gillett ............................................................ The Chazen Companies Paul Hochenberg .............................................. MidHudson Regional Hospital Lawrence Holzapfel ............. Quality Environmental Solutions & Technologies Maureen Kangas...................Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel & Conference Center James Letterio Jr. .................................................................. RBT CPAs, LLP Patrick Moore ..................................................... Antalek & Moore Insurance Michael Mullaney............................................. Hudson Cadillac Buick GMC Stewart Petrovits .................................................Blacktop Maintenance Corp. Michael Samuelson.....................................................................Health Quest Frank Smith ..................................................... Marshall & Sterling Insurance Catherine Secor ................................................................................ TD Bank Mike Spinelli ................................................................................... TaxBrakes Denise Doring VanBuren .................. Central Hudson Gas and Electric Corp. Jennifer Van Tuyl ............................................................ Cuddy & Feder, LLP Mary Kay Vrba ............................................................Dutchess Tourism, Inc. Tina Walz ................................................................................... M & T Bank Gregory White ..............................................................Adams Fairacre Farms Eben Yager ..............................................................Hudson Valley Renegades Associate Board Members Philip Bronzi ...........................................................Tompkins Mahopac Bank Jennifer Pawenski ...................................................... The Chazen Companies Chamber Staff Frank Castella, Jr. ................................................................ President & CEO Audra B. Gerty .............................................Executive Vice President & CFO Rich Kleban .................................................... Senior Vice President & COO Nancy DeWitt.....................................................Director of Business Services Jean Harris .........................................................................Director of Events Loren Hoffman .......................... Communications & Marketing Coordinator Elena McPhee ........................................................... Director of Membership Susan Newhouse .................................................................. Finance Manager Lauren Schultz .............................................. Community Relations Specialist Chelsea Schwarze ................................................. Member Relations Director Angela Signor-Brown ..............................................Director of Media Design Workforce Development Center Staff Anne De Muro ...................................................Workforce Program Manager Elizabeth Kwant .......................................Director of Workforce Connections Meredith Madden .................................................Program Data Coordinator Karen Williams..................................................................Work Now Mentor Career Action Center Staff Katrina Gobins .............................................Director of Career Action Center Nancy Herrera...................................................Career Action Center Mentor The Chamber Foundation Staff Nicholas Shannon .............................................................. Executive Director Brianne Kelly......................................................... Programming Coordinator Youth One Stop Staff Jessica Vitolano.................................................. Youth One Stop Coordinator Rosemary Grabowska ..........................Youth One Stop Assistant Coordinator Danica Pierre-Louis .........................................Youth One Stop Case Manager John Pierre-Louis ............................................Youth One Stop Case Manager
The Bottom Line is a monthly publication of : The Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce One Civic Center Plaza • Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 (845) 454-1700 • Fax: (845) 454-1702 The Bottom Line • Volume 34 • Number 12 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 Online at www.dcrcoc.org, developed by Design Intervention Studio
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s we near the end of the year, I’d like to look back on my tenure as Chair of the board of directors for the Chamber, and express my gratitude to the board, chamber staff, and its membership. I am proud to have had this opportunity to work closely with this great organization. This has been a year full of new connections, old friends, and attending many events. I am honored to have been a part of it all. I am grateful to the Board of Directors for the privilege to serve as Chair. These individuals are true leaders and I commend the boards of both the Chamber and The Chamber Foundation for
Message from the Chair:
Rita McPeck
their leadership and support to our entire community. Our Chamber membership is awe-inspiring. Their dedication to not only their businesses’ success, but to making this Chamber a strong voice in matters important to our region’s economic health. The commitment and participation I have seen at the numerous events and initiatives throughout
this year have been inspiring. Lastly, I’d like to thank Jeffrey Senft for taking on the role of 2018 Chair of the Board. I am excited to see him bring his business acumen and leadership to the Chamber. The Chamber truly is the best resource a business and community could have. Thank you, again for the privilege of serving as your board chair this year. I’d like to wish everyone a happy and healthy holiday season and would raise a toast to an excellent—and prosperous—New Year. Rita McPeck is the SBA Business Sales Officer for KeyBank. Reach her at (845) 483-3031 or rita_mcpeck@keybank.com
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ServiceMaster by NEST is a fire and water restoration company servicing homes and businesses with emergency situations. The Chamber’s Small Business Partner of the Month offers small businesses with 12 employees or fewer direct advertising to members and the community through print, electronic, and radio media. If you are interested in this program, contact Elena at (845) 454-1700, ext. 1009.
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he Chamber’s Network, Present & Refer, a targeted networking event offering a unique opportunity for members to share information with other, non-competing professionals and business owners, returns at 4 p.m. on Monday, December 4 at 516 Haight Avenue in Poughkeepsie. Attendees will exchange information on his or her organization or company—such as a brief business description, promoting upcoming events, and sharing brochures and/or business cards—in a roundtable setting. Content Studio at Martinelli Custom Publishing proudly sponsors this event packed with opportunity to make meaningful connections. One randomly selected at-
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tendee will be invited to take 10 minutes to present an overview of his or her organization. The repre-
sentative from the event sponsor will likewise have the opportunity to present. Guest presenters will
be chosen at random from attendees registered at least one week in advance. In order to diversify these events, Members are limited to attending a maximum of two and presenting at one Network, Present, & Refer events per year. Thanks to our generous sponsor, this event is complimentary to attend, but registration is required. Call (845) 454-1700, ext. 1000 to RSVP.
Check out our website for links to the Chamber radio shows each week! For information contact Lauren at (845) 454-1700 ext. 1000 or lschultz@dcrcoc.org
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t our November Contact Breakfast, we introduced an initiative we are proud to support. In conjunction with County Executive Marcus Molinaro and the Dutchess County Historical Society, 2018 has been declared the Year of the Veteran in Dutchess County in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I on November 11, 1918. The County and Historical Society have collaborated to organize several art exhibits around the county – including some mobile exhibitions – and plan to collect veterans’ stories from the past. To learn more about this aspect of the celebration, I invite you to watch the video created by the Dutchess County Historical Society, which we have on our website at dcrcoc.org/ veterans. There you will also find community resources for veterans as well as more informa-
tion on how the Chamber will join these efforts by offering promotional opportunities for our veteran-owned member businesses. We will be drawing special attention to these members in our print and online directories and highlighting a Veteran Member of the Month in our Bottom Line newsletter throughout the year. If you are or know of a veteran-owned business, I encourage you to visit our website for more information and to sign-up to participate. Help us acknowledge and celebrate the sacrifice, heroism, and history of our service men and women and thank them for their service!
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Now accepting nominations for annual Forty Under 40 Awards
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he Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2018 Forty Under 40 Mover & Shaker Awards, an honor presented annually to laudable people under the age of 40 making the Hudson Valley a better place to live and work. Complete details and an online nomination form are available at dcrcoc.org/40under40. All nominations must be received by January 10th and winners will be notified by the end of the month. Now in its 13th year, the Mover & Shaker Awards identify and honor the next generation of leaders in our area who have shown a strong commitment to the Hudson Valley. Self-nominations as well as nominations for more than one person are accepted. Nominees
must be between 18 and 39 years of age before April 5, 2018. Prior years’ Forty Under 40 nominations can be re-submitted for consideration. Nominations should share, in detail, the individuals’ accomplishments both within the community and his or her professional endeavors. A pan-
el of judges comprised of previous Forty Under 40 Award recipients will determine the 2018 honorees. The Forty Under 40 Mover & Shaker Awards celebration is scheduled for Thursday, April 5, 2018. Visit dcrcoc.org/40under40 for more details.
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he Hudson Valley Young Professionals will round out 2017 with one last OverTime Networking event from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, December 7 at Overtime Networking sponsored by
The Alley Kat, located inside Spins Bowl at 1677 Route 9 in Wappingers Falls. HVYP members, guests and prospective members are invited for an evening of networking and camaraderie. If you’re interested in getting more involved with the group, this is a terrific event to attend. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will be available. The Hudson Valley Renegades are proud to sponsor this series.
There is no cost to attend, but reservations are required. To register, visit hvyp.org, email hvyp@dcrcoc. org, or call (845) 4541700 ext. 1000.
Sincerely,
Frank M. Castella, Jr. President & CEO
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Chamber Network, Present & Refer 4 - 6 p.m. 516 Haight Avenue Poughkeepsie A targeted networking event, is limited to 25 Chamber members, one person per industry. Attendees will exchange information and/ or business cards in a roundtable setting. Sponsored by: Content Studio at Martinelli Custom Publishing
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HVYP: OverTime Networking 5 - 7 p.m. The Alley Kat 1677 US 9 Wappingers Falls Sponsored by: Hudson Valley Renegades
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Contact Breakfast 7:30 - 9 a.m. Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel 40 Civic Center Plaza Poughkeepsie
Monthly contact breakfast featuring holiday performances. As you all know, there are many people in need of our assistance. The Chamber’s Ambassador committee has partnered with our Workforce Development Center to collect canned and dry goods at our Contact Breakfast. Your donations are greatly appreciated. Sponsored by: Poughkeepsie Journal Media Student breakfasts courtesy of The Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel and Conference Center.
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Mid-Hudson Civic Center 4 p.m. 14 Civic Center Plaza Poughkeepsie Join us to celebrate the 40th anniversary.
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Maintain mental wellness this holiday season By Tina Lee Health & Wellness Club
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hile the holiday season can be an opportunity to spend quality time with friends and family, it can also quickly become very stressful. A poll by the American Psychological Association shows 8 out of 10 people anticipate increased stress and anxiety over the holidays, which may lead to depression, an unwelcome holiday guest. With these practical tips, you and your family can enjoy this holiday even more. Reach out and connect: Having strong supportive relationships helps us manage all kinds of challenges. Take time to reconnect with positive people and don’t be afraid to accept help and support to alleviate potential stress. Paying it forward by volunteering at a local charity can often make us feel better, too.
Strong Body, Strong Mind: Don’t forget to get plenty of sleep, incorporate regular physical activity, and continue to practice good eating habits. Over-indulgence can add to stress and guilt. Acknowledge and Accept: If someone close to you has recently died or you can’t be with loved ones, acknowledge it’s normal
to feel sadness and grief. Accept and be compassionate of family and friends who are upset or distressed. Chances are, they are also feeling the stress, too. Don’t be embarrassed to seek professional help. If you are experiencing per-
sistent sadness, hopelessness, or anxiety, are unable to sleep or cannot face routine chores for more than two weeks, talk to a doctor or a mental health professional. This holiday season, let’s bring down the stress and bring up the joy. After all, the best gift we can give those around us (and ourselves) is peace of mind. Need Help? Call the National Lifeline Hotline at (800) 273TALK. In Dutchess County, call or text the HELPLINE (845) 4859700 or call toll-free (877) 485-9700. Tina Lee is the Executive Director of The National Alliance on Mental Illness, Mid-Hudson Chapter – the largest grassroots mental health organization offering free educational programs, support groups, and advocacy. For more information, visit namimidhudson.org.
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Congratulations to DBS Remodel for celebrating 30 years of business. Stop in at 488 Freedom Plains Road, Suite 130 in Poughkeepsie.
Congratulations to Lovingly on its ribbon cutting to celebrate the renaming and rebranding of its company, as well as its Fishkill location. Check them out online at www.lovingly.com
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Congratulations to The Preston Barn at Old Drovers Inn on the grand opening of their beautiful event space in the newly designed barn, located at 196 E Duncan Hill Rd in Dover Plains.
Congratulations to Studio 8 on their grand opening. Check them out at 327-329 Main Street in Poughkeepsie.
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Congratulations to Earth Angels Veterinary Hospital on their grand opening. Stop in at 44 Saint Nicholas Road in Wappingers Falls.
Congratulations to McCabe and Mack LLP on the unveiling of their new logo and office expansion. Visit them at 63 Washington Street in Poughkeepsie.
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Congratulations to Tinkelman Architecture on the grand opening of their new building at 33 Arlington Avenue in Poughkeepsie.
Congratulations to Barton Estates - a great new venue coming soon for weddings and other events adjacent to Barton Orchards in Poughquag.
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Congratulations to Nuleaf Tattoo Removal Clinic on their grand opening. Visit them at 3979 Albany Post Road in Hyde Park.
Congratulations to the Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie on their 170th anniversary and the new addition to the facility, located at 10 Children’s Way in Poughkeepsie.
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MEMBER NEWSLINE Company spread love with free flowers in Fishkill On a busy street in Fishkill last year, a woman with tears rolling down her cheeks told a complete stranger how much the gift he had just handed her meant. Cameras were put away. A public event had become a personal moment. Apart from tears of joy, there was also a sea of smiles and an endless supply of laughter. And it all happened again on Wednesday, October 11 as Happiness Ambassadors from online flowers and gifts company, Lovingly, handed two sets of flowers. “One is for the person who receives our gift,” says Ken Garland, co-founder and managing partner of Lovingly, “the other is a gift to be given by that person to anybody she or he chooses. Encouraging giving is what Petal It Forward is all about.” “And we love it!” smiled fellow co-founder and managing partner, Joe Vega. “This all started with the pay it forward phenomenon, where random acts of kindness were encouraged. Of course, studies on the mood-lifting effects of flowers made Petal It Forward a must.”
Theater to host country concert December 9 The ChangePoint Theatre will host Christmas in the Round, featuring Building 429 in Concert with special guests Matt Hammitt and Cloverton on Saturday, December 9 at 7 p.m. Sponsorships for local businesses are available. For more information, contact
Charity to host holiday ice skating event Sparrow’s Nest will present Skating with Santa, a family holiday event at the McCann Ice Arena in Poughkeepsie on Saturday, December 2 from 9:15-10:15 a.m. Sponsorship opportunities are available as well as limited vendor space and program journal ads. Come create memories that will last a lifetime. For more information, call (845) 204-9421 or visit sparrowsnestcharity.org
Doctor named vice president of club Justin Feldman, a doctor of physical therapy and owner of Feldman Physical Therapy and Performance, a total body treatment, injury prevention and functional movement practice in Poughkeepsie and Fishkill, has been named vice president of the Mid-Hudson Road Runners Club, a nonprofit committed to the support of running and racing in the Mid-Hudson Valley. In his position, which will begin in January 2018, Feldman will work with MHRRC’s executives, staff and volunteers to ensure the organization upholds its values and goals, and continues its investment in community outreach. To learn more, visit feldmanphysicaltherapy.com
Local voice actor releases children’s CD Manny Rose, voice actor and CEO of MMRproductions.com and MyChildStorytime.com, announced the release of his latest children’s CD, “My Child Storytime VOL. I” featuring all origi-
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nal stories and songs, and his new downloadable children’s story called “The Time Machine.” As a voice actor, Rose has provided narration for the instructional films he has produced, as well as multiple character voices for his new line of children’s audio stories. He offers his voice to business voicemail systems, television and film narration, industrial training films, videogames, animations, toys, etc. For more information, email: info@mmrproductions.com.
Local actor honored at Power Women Gala Noted actor and Rhinebeck resident Hilarie Burton was chosen as an honoree at the 2017 Moves Magazine Power Women Gala, held on November 11 in New York City. Burton was recognized for her commitment to helping children through her work with Astor Services for Children & Families, which provides behavioral and educational services for children and their families in the Hudson Valley and the Bronx. In April of this year, Burton, along with her husband, actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan, provided critical hands-on assistance in renovating 10 of the 44 beds at
Astor’s residential treatment center in Rhinebeck. Burton also participated in Astor’s past two years’ Ghost Stories benefit galas and performances, which raised money to support the renovation, including about $70,000 during the 2017 event. Burton was one of 25 women honored by Moves Magazine at its Power Women Gala, an annual celebration of women from all spheres who embody the magazine’s commitment to women’s rights, social fairness and equal opportunity. Visit the organization online at astorservices.org.
Engineering team expands at Chazen The Chazen Companies is pleased to announce the addition of Elizabeth Egan Bartosik as Assistant Project Engineer in the Land Development Group. Bartosik lives in Latham and is a graduate from Clarkson University in Potsdam, NY. She received her dual Bachelor of Science degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering. Most recently she worked as a Design Engineer for John M. McDonald Engineering and Staff Engineer for Tectonic Engineering. Learn more at chazencompanies.com.
Bank welcomes new members to team Tompkins Mahopac Bank has announced the addition of two team members, Steven Alfano, Vice President Cash Management/Sales Manager, and Marianne E. Spielberg, Mortgage Loan Officer with the bank’s the residential lending team. Alfano brings 34 years of banking and industry experience to his position, where he’s responsible for assisting customers and potential customers with their cash management needs, including anything from remote deposit and positive pay, to escrow manager and Internet Banking. Spielberg has more than 40 years of mortgage experience, including a previous position as senior loan officer at a regional bank. In her role, she will forge strong partnerships with other branches, commercial lenders and small business managers throughout Westchester County, along with other team members. Additionally, she will develop valuable relationships within the region’s communities to promote beneficial residential lending products and services. More information is available at mahopacbank.com.
ATHENA Honorees celebrated at VIP Reception From left: Molly Ahearn, Full Deck Design; Diane Allenbaugh, Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union; Ruthfen Faircloth, Daughters of Sarah; Nicole Fenichel-Hewitt, The Art Effect; Lori A. Jiava, Town of Wappinger; Annette Marzan, Planned Parenthood Mid-Hudson Valley; Irene Monck, Gilman Ciocia; Dr. Greer Rychcik, Hyde Park Central School District; and Rachel Saunders, Esq., Legal Services of the Hudson Valley Not pictured: Kathleen Durham, Eleanor Roosevelt Center at ValKill and Pari Forood, Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation
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Participants read with local residents at library
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he local library is a magical space though sometimes patrons need encouragement to embrace it. Youth One Stop, being an incubator of future role models, wanted to help make libraries and reading cool again. Starting in September, we spent a Saturday in the children’s section of the Adriance
Memorial Library on Market Street in the City of Poughkeepsie. YOS volunteers made themselves available to young patrons, inviting them to be read to, or to read a book out loud to us! In the event that neither invitation was accepted, we took advantage of our surroundings and picked a book off the shelf to enjoy. These Saturdays were time volunteered by participants of Youth One Stop, but the reward was
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“Working as a Mechanic has always been a dream of mine” said Bryant Castellanos-Ojeda. “I was not very sure about what I wanted to be before this internship, but now I have a better idea” said Fernando Martinez. Fernando and Bryant are both juniors at Poughkeepsie High School and have recently interned at Arlington Auto and Tire in Poughkeepsie through the Career Explorations class, a component of the Career Action Center at Poughkeepsie High School. Through this intensive mentoring program, students are given the opportunity to complete a 25-hour internship based on his or her interest. Internships help students explore different career options by connecting them with people in the field and providing firsthand experience. Over the course of many years, Arlington Auto and Tire have provided Poughkeepsie students with transformative and pivotal opportunities. “We’ve had the opportunity to help a lot of students through the years and every group has been exceptional. We look forward to working with many more students,” said Moose Oakleh, Executive Vice President and General Manager at
connecting with members of the community over a good story, and rekindling a love of reading! Even though this activity was only three months long, the experience is long lasting. The YOS staff and volunteers would like to extend our thanks to the staff of the Adriance Memorial Library’s Children’s section for accommodating us and providing the opportunity to become positive reading role models for the younger generation. A recent report from Scho-
lastic indicates children are more likely to enjoy reading, and read frequently, if adults read aloud to them throughout elementary school. According to Jim Trelease, author of the Read-Aloud Handbook, reading aloud helps expand attention spans and it’s a helpful method to address sensitive situations, and expand children’s capacity for empathy and awareness. Libraries are integral to a community, and YOS is honored to have been able to contribute!
Youth Ones Stop participants Youth One Stop is made possible thanks to a partnership with the Dutchess County Workforce Investment Board and the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce.
individuals are able to acquire the necessary skillset to resolve these issues and learn to cope with difficulties in the future, all while Workforce Development Center maintaining employment. Through her hard work, determination, and the Workforce Connecbarriers that were tions Program’s supBy Elizabeth Kwant inhibiting her from portive services, Donna Director of Workforce Connections gaining employment has found employment and is working toward eentering the workforce after and, along with her her next set of goals. several years can be a daunt- case manager, overThe Workforce ing process. When you no came them, all while Connections Prolonger have appropriate work attire gaining the tools to be gram is made possible or résumé, the process can seem successful at work. thanks to a partnerClothing, trans- Donna B. (left) even more intimidating, which was ship with the Dutchess the case for Donna B., who enrolled portation, childcare, in the Workforce Connections Pro- and housing are common con- County Department of Commugram after being a stay-at-home par- cerns for many Workforce Con- nity and Family Services and the nections participants. By working Dutchess County Regional Chament for many years. Donna worked to identify the closely with the case managers, ber of Commerce.
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Arlington Auto and Tire. It is local businesses such as this that help create life-changing experiences at the Career Action Center. Not only did Bryant and Fernando gain real world experience, they were also asked to inquire about job opportunities when they turn 18. For more information on hosting a student internship contact me at nherrera@dcrcoc.org. Career Action Center is made possible thanks to a partnership with the Poughkeepsie City School District and the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce.
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he Chamber Foundation, Inc., in partnership with the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce, is excited to announce Hudson Valley KidVenture returns to downtown Poughkeepsie on April 28-29! This family-friendly weekend festival allows children of all ages to explore and discover their community with kid-friendly vendors, hands-on activities, a Touch-ATruck exhibit, demonstrations, educational shows, live performances and music, food trucks, and much more. Reserve your space today to exhibit at Hudson Valley KidVenture April 28-29. Be one of over 80 exhibitors and gain top-of-mind awareness with parents and grandparents who are sure to remember your interaction with their kids. As an exhibitor this year, select the best venue for your business to be seen: choose from themed indoor and outdoor areas including, but not limited to, the Mid-Hudson Civic Center, Market Street and ChangePoint Theatre. We ask all exhibitors to provide
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a kid-friendly activity that will allow children the chance to learn, discover, explore and – most of all – have fun. If you need help choosing an activity, we have a creative team ready put together several examples to help you. We’ve locked in 2017 exhibitor prices through February 28. Save $100 by registering before March 1. Call (845) 454-1700, ext. 1000 or visit hvkidventure.org to reserve your space today. Proceeds from KidVenture will benefit The Chamber Foundation’s efforts to promote educa-
tional and training programs for area youth and professionals. Last year, we were able to give nearly $40,000 in scholarships to area youth with the help of Hudson Valley KidVenture. Thank you in advance for your support!
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Title sponsor: IBM Gold sponsor: Poughkeepsie Galleria Accessibility and Inclusion sponsor: Abilities First Silver sponsors: Camp Hillcroft and SRDD Law
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Executives learn management for success at recent workshop OFFICERS Amy Dittmar, Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. Maureen Kangas, Vice Chair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel & Conference Center Peter Maher, Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mid-Hudson Subaru Barbara E. Ostrander, Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RBT CPAs, LLP Stephen E. Diamond, Of Counsel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SRDD Law DIRECTORS Tina Hawkinson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Red Cap Cleaners Anthony Morando . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cuddy & Feder LLP Matthew Mullaney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hudson Cadillac-Buick-GMC Jennifer Pawenski. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Chazen Companies Christopher Short. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DragonSearch Robyn Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union David Wise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mackey Butts & Wise LLP FOUNDATION STAFF Frank Castella, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .President Audra Gerty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vice President Nicholas Shannon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Executive Director Brianne Kelly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Programming Coordinator YOUTH ONE STOP STAFF Jessica Vitolano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Youth One Stop Coordinator Rosemary Grabowska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Youth One Stop Assistant Coordinator Danica Pierre-Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Youth One Stop Case Manager John Pierre-Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Youth One Stop Case Manager
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n November, The Chamber Foundation held the third module of its Executive Leadership Program on Managing for Success. The two-day seminar was crafted and led by Sal Calta, Jr., retired executive from IBM and Steve Lant, retired executive from Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation. Special thank you for RBT CPAs, LLP for sponsoring this module and to Bykenhulle House for hosting. A final thank you to our Executive Leadership Panelists for providing insight and real-life examples to the lessons (pictured right): William Brenner, Citrin Cooperman & Company, LLP; Jeanette A. Horan, retired IBM CIO; and Dr. Danny Szpiro, Dean of the
School of Professional Programs and Assistant Vice President (Academic) at Marist College.
Stay tuned for the program’s final module, Managing Yourself, to be held in early February.
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he transformation of MidHudson Regional Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network continues with a full-scale, major renovation to the inpatient care floors of its six-story Cooke Building. The $8 million project fuses emerging technologies and conveniences with a reimagined experience for patients, visitors and caregivers alike, ensuring the hospital remains the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leader in worldclass, advanced, patient-centered care. The first of the four floors under renovation, the medical-surgical inpatient unit on the sixth floor, is expected to be fully operational
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personnel will benefit from a technologically advanced centralized nursing station linked directly to a specialized work zone within each patient room to promote real-time reporting, communication and collaboration. The renovated floors will be serviced by a whisper-quiet highefficiency particulate arresting HEPA-filtered climate-control ventilation system, a new emergency backup generator and sprinkler system in case of emergency, better soundproofing technology between patient rooms, and microprocessor-controlled, regenerative elevator cars that will generate their own renewable power while descending.
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