2019 Sky’s the Limit
JANUARY 2019
DUTCHESS COUNTY REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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Bottom Line
Economic report unveiled at Contact Breakfast
Contact Breakfast sponsored by
sponsors. The Fiscal Policy Institute (FPI) is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit research and education organization committed to improving public policies and private practices to better the economic and social conditions of all New Yorkers. Founded in 1991, FPI works to create a strong economy in which prosperity is broadly shared. FPI works to increase public and governmental understanding of issues related to the fairness of New York’s tax system and the stability and adequacy of state and local public services. Dr. Shaende will discuss the economic outlook for New York State and the Hudson Valley for 2019, including the Fis-
Dr. Shaende cal Policy Institute’s new report, “The State of Working New York.” Our January Contact Breakfast is sponsored by Rondout Savings Bank. Established in 1868, Rondout Savings Bank is a statechartered, mutual banking and financial services provider head-
quartered in Kingston. As of 2017 Rondout Savings Bank had over $351 million in total assets and is committed to investing a percentage of their annual profit back into the community each year. They have provided financial services to thousands of businesses and households throughout the Hudson Valley area. Rondout Savings Bank has seven locations in Kingston, West Hurley, and Hyde Park, and operates divisions in asset management, personal banking and business banking. Give them a call at 845.331.0073 or visit them at rondoutbank.com. Chamber members and guests will need to pre-register for the January Contact Breakfast by visiting dcrcoc.org or calling 845.454.1700 x 1000. Tickets are $25 for members, and $35 for non-members.
Business After Hours heads to Shadows on the Hudson
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oin us for our monthly Business After Hours on Wednesday, January 23 from 5 – 7 PM for networking, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, and a cash bar. This month we head to Shadows on the Hudson located at 176 Rinaldi Boulevard in Poughkeepsie. Shadows on the Hudson is an award-winning waterfront restaurant perched above the Hudson River. Enjoy their one-of-a-kind views of the Mid-Hudson Bridge to the north and miles of open river to the south. Shadows on the Hudson is an integral part of the Hudson Valley community, hosting both public and private events. This event is complimentary to attend thanks to our generous spon-
sors Quint Investments and Insurance, and Residential Home Funding Corp. Registration is required in advance. To RSVP, visit dcroc.org or call 845.454.1700 x 1000. Quint Investments and Insurance is dedicated to providing risk and investment management in conjunction with strategic wealth planning for individuals, families, and
businesses. Simply put, they function as a trusted advisor for clients. As an insurance agency and registered investment advisory firm, Quint Investment and Insurances primary focus is to provide unbiased opinions that are designed to achieve long term results. For more information, please visit quintii.com. Residential Home Funding Corp. offers a wide array of mortgage products, competitive rates and some of the most talented and dedicated employees in the industry. Operating for over 16 years, their experience enables them to fund all types of mortgage transactions, including basic residential purchases, refinances, investment properties, renovation loans, mixed
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use, and more. They are one of the largest lenders in the country, licensing direct lenders in 13 states. At Residential Home Funding Corp. each customer is taken care of, and treated like family. For more information, please visit rhfunding.com.
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he Chamber’s January Contact Breakfast will feature keynote speaker Dr. Jonas J. N. Shaende, Chief Economist from the Fiscal Policy Institute, on Wednesday, January 16 at 7:30 AM at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel & Conference Center. Chamber President and CEO Frank Castella, Jr., will also provide brief State of the Chamber remarks, looking ahead to plans and initiatives in 2019, and recognizing new Board members and corporate