February is American Heart Month!
DUTCHESS COUNTY REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
FEBRUARY 2017
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Marist College President to speak at breakfast on white-collar crime and argued a federal sentencing case before the United States Supreme Court. Outside of academia, he worked to identify inmates who may be entitled to new trials after having suffered torture by a former Chicago police commander. President Yellen also served on the Illinois Sentencing Policy Advisory Council and was a member of the Board of Directors of Cook County Justice for Children. Throughout his career, Yellen has been very involved in legal education leadership and reform efforts and in 2015, was listed as number seven on National Jurist magazine’s list of the 25 Most Influential People in Legal Education.
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President Yellen holds a B.A. from Princeton University and a J.D. from Cornell Law School. The Heart Center sponsors this month’s breakfast. February is Heart Month, which brings awareness to the No. 1 cause of death in the United States: heart disease. Our Breakfast David Yellen, President Sponsor is The Heart Center, a division of Hudson Valley Cardiovascular Practice, P.C., and an affiliate of heart. Learn more about heart health Health Quest. There are multiple with family-friendly activities and Heart Center locations throughout tours of the MEGA heart. Tickets are $25 in advance for the Hudson Valley with more than 25 providers dedicated to provid- members, $30 at the door. Nonmembers can attend for $35. Call ing comprehensive cardiac care. Health Quest and The Heart (845) 454-1700, ext. 1000 to RSVP. The Member Ambassadors Center want to help promote cardiac health in a “MEGA” way. Come to the have again partnered with our Poughkeepsie Galleria on Sunday, Workforce Development Center Feb. 19, to experience the MEGA for its annual food drive. Your doHeart—a larger-than-life inflatable nations are greatly appreciated.
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hake off the wintertime blues and get ready for spring at the next Business After Hours on
Thursday, March 2 from 5-7 p.m. We’re heading to Adams Fairacre Farms in Wappingers Falls (160
Old Post Road) and all attendees will get a sneak preview of the annual Spring Lawn and Garden Showcase. As always, complimentary hors d’oeuvres will be served and a cash bar will be available. There is no charge to attend Business After Hours, however pre-registration is requested. To RSVP, visit dcrcoc.org or call (845) 454-1700, ext. 1000. Ulster Savings proudly sponsors this event. Ulster Savings Bank remains a locally focused and operated bank, with locations throughout the Hudson Valley. Every year, Ulster
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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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he Chamber’s February Contact Breakfast will feature Marist College President David Yellen giving a keynote address. The breakfast will be held 7:30-9 a.m. on Wednesday, February 15 at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel. Yellen became the fourth President of Marist College in 2016. He previously served as Dean and Professor of Law at Loyola University Chicago School of Law for 11 years and before that held positions at Hofstra Law School, Villanova University School of Law, Cornell Law School, and New York Law School. Yellen has written widely about criminal law, particularly sentencing and juvenile justice. He advised President Bill Clinton’s transition team