GALA 02.01.14 5:30 P.M. THE GRANDVIEW
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Bottom Line JANUARY 2014
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Future plans to be discussed over breakfast
Small Business Partner of the Month...............2 Member Spotlight - New York Life..................3 Speed Networking Events............................3 Message From The Chamber President ............4 Member Spotlight - Strauss Paper Company......4 Health and Wellness Club............................6 Upcoming Events......................................7 New Members .........................................8 Member News ....................................... 10 Ribbon Cutting Photos.................................. 12-13 The Chamber Foundation.......................... 14
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or the third consecutive year, Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Charles North will deliver his “State of the Chamber” address at the January Contact Breakfast on Wednesday, January 15 from 7:30-9 a.m. at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel and Conference Center. The event will also serve as the Chamber’s annual meeting. North will reflect on accomplishments from 2012, including the opening of a second office in Beacon, the launch of The Chamber Foundation’s first fundraising campaign, the establishment of the Youth One Stop program and more. He will also introduce new initiatives and areas of focus for the coming 12 months designed to bring the business community and Hudson Valley at large even closer together. A major announcement about a new online tool for local businesses large and small is anticipated. Immediately following the breakfast, the Community Service Organization Committee is hold-
Contact Breakfast Sponsored by:
WINTER WEATHER POLICY:
The Chamber invites all members to attend our Annual Meeting/January Contact Breakfast ing a complimentary workshop for not-for-profits sponsored by D&D Mailing Services. For more information, see page 4. The Chazen Companies proudly sponsor the January Contact Breakfast. Not-for-profit members from Ramapo For Children and
the American Heart Association will also be in attendance. Tickets cost $20 for Chamber members with advance purchase or are $25 at the door. Non-members can attend for $30. To reserve your place, call 845-454-1700 ext. 1000 or visit dcrcoc.org.
Start the year networking After Hours at Shadows
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he first official networking event of 2014, the January Business After Hours, will be held Wednesday, January 22 from 5-7 p.m. at Shadows on the Hudson, 176 Rinaldi Boulevard, Poughkeepsie. 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 preregistration is requested. To RSVP, visit dcrcoc.org or call 845-454-1700 ext. 1000. The Brake Shop, Quint Investments and Insurance and Zott Construction proudly sponsor
this event. Representatives from the Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie will also be in attendance. Zott Construction assists insurance companies and their adjusters and agents in maximizing customer service to their policyholders when property claims arise. Zott Construction is on the scene with
surance, their focus is to understand your goals and develop a plan to reach them. Wayne and his team will meet with you to present an analysis and discuss recommendations. Together, the recommendations are implemented and progress is monitored. From there, Quint Investments and Insurance
“A to Z” repair service, which helps increase policyholder retention and build stronger client relationships. Zott Construction, Inc. is a New York based company working with many insurers as a Preferred Direct Repair Contractor. For more, visit zottconstruction.com. At Quint Investments and InBusiness After Hours Sponsored by:
Firmbach & Firmbach Certified Public Accountants
If there are cancellations or delays for Arlington, Hyde Park, Poughkeepsie, Spackenkill OR Wappingers schools, all morning committee meetings are cancelled with the exception of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors meetings. The status of afternoon meetings, ribbon cuttings and events will be posted on our website at www.dcrcoc.org. plans regular meetings to assess the progress toward your goals and, when necessary, makes adjustments to your financial plan. To learn more, visit quintii.com. The Brake Shop, located on Route 9 in Wappingers Falls, works hard to make every customer a repeat customer. The next time you need any auto repair services (not just brakes), experience the award-winning service and expert know-how of Mike Spinelli and his team at The Brake Shop. Visit thebrakeshoponline.com for complete information.
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