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W Officers Frank Castella, Jr., Chair ........................ Harmon & Castella Printing, Inc. Jill Sammon, 1st Vice Chair .............Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp.

Joseph Bonura, Jr., 2nd Vice Chair...................................... The Grandview John Davies, Treasurer ......................................................... Riverside Bank Vincent Ricotta, Secretary ....................Mercedes-Benz of Wappingers Falls Gaye Mallet, Past Chair .............................................Adams Fairacre Farms Stephen E. Diamond, Of Counsel ....................... Vergilis, Stenger, Roberts, Davis & Diamond LLP Directors Renee Bulla ........................................................... Momentum Advertising Salvatore Calta, Jr. ................................................................................ IBM Dr. Christine Huebner Caridi................................................Marist College Ori Brachfeld .......................................................Dash Lock & Key Service Jan Dewey .................................................................. Poughkeepsie Journal Jennifer Dunn ............... State Farm Insurance - The Jen Dunn Agency, Inc. Carol Gordon .................................................................... Rhinebeck Bank Kimberly Hunt Lee ..................................................McCabe & Mack LLP Alexandra Laubacker ......................................................................IES, Inc. Joseph Lepore ............................................................... LCS Facility Group William Lessner .........................................................Adams Fairacre Farms James Letterio, Jr. ............................................Sedore Hudson Valley CPAs Theodore Luty, Jr. ........................................................... Dorsey Metrology Paul S. Mancarella ..................................................................De’S Jewelers Doug McHoul ................................................McHoul Funeral Home, Inc. Rita McPeck ................................................................................. KeyBank David Ping .............................................................................Health Quest Robert Ranieri ........................................................... Rose & Kiernan, Inc. Pierrette Ruhland ............................................................Red Cap Cleaners Mary Schoonmaker ......................................................................TD Bank Jeffrey Senft ............................................ S & O Construction Services, Inc. Nicholas Shannon .........................Saint Francis Hospital & Health Centers Quinn Shaw .............................................................................M&T Bank Jennifer Van Tuyl.........................................................Cuddy & Feder, LLP Tom Weddell.............Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Weddell LLP Associate Board Member Wayne Quint.............................................. Quint Investments & Insurance Chamber Staff Charles S. North ..............................................................President & CEO Audra B. Gerty ........................................ Executive Vice President & CFO Gloria Cukar ............................................... Senior Vice President & COO Nancy Amy ..................................................... Director of Member Services Geoff Brault ......................................................Director of Media Content Christine “Desi” Desmoni ......................................Director of Membership Whitney Haddard ......................................Community Relations Specialist Rich Kleban ..............................Director of Communications & Marketing Stephanie Seymour .................................................. Director of Operations Angela Signor .......................................................Director of Media Design Carmela Spreer ............................................................... Director of Events Howard Lynne..............................................Volunteer Government Liaison The Chamber Foundation Staff Karolyn Osborne.................................. Director, The Chamber Foundation Workforce Development Center Staff Louise McLoughlin .................... Vice President of Workforce Development Mercy Turugh ...........................................Director of the Step Up Program Cecilia Cook ......................................................... Director of Employment Susan Grecke .................................................................. RPI Case Manager Maryann McKenzie ............................ Youth Employment Services Mentor

ould you like to expose your business to thousands of potential customers? The Think Local First Consumer Expo, a new addition to the Chamber lineup, is a welcome one. Your company should be there - this concept is sure to drum up new sales!

The Expo is tailored to organizations marketing products and services to both individuals and consumer-based businesses. It will be held at the Poughkeepsie Galleria, a most appropriate venue, on Saturday, July 7 from noon to 5 p.m.

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ria’s captive clientele. Now, you can capitalize on your Chamber membership by spending as little as $100 to have a presence in the mall. Try to beat that deal!

Your company may have always wanted to test sales in a mall kiosk but couldn’t afford to take the long-term risk. Now this is your opportunity to try a sam-

pling of what mall traffic can do for your business, all while reaching out to thousands of potential customers in a matter of hours.

Do you service residential clients in the Hudson Valley? There isn’t any better place you could be spending your marketing dollars than at the Think Local First Consumer Expo, brought to you by your Chamber and our generous sponsor, MetLife.

If you, your company or anyone you know would benefit from this incredible opportunity, reserve a spot now. Booths are going fast. For more information, visit the Chamber website at www. dcrcoc.org or call the chamber at 845-454-1700 ext. 1000.

Smythe leaves Community Foundations

Helping people craft ways to give back to their community has been “challenging and all-consuming,” but it could not have been more rewarding.

That’s how Nevill Smythe summed up his eight plus years as vice president of programs at the Community Foundasmythe tions of the Hudson Valley as he prepared to step down from the job.

Smythe left his post June 15.

His successor, Jennifer Killian, was named director of programs and began working on May 14. Smythe is also the outgoing chair of The Chamber Foundation, Inc. Andrea Reynolds, president and

CEO of the Community Foundations said, “I am grateful for his intelligence, diligence and support. Nevill has raised the visibility of the Community Foundations through his work, his many contributions and his sheer passion for the community and the Community Foundations. We’ve been fortunate to have him.”

Tim Dean, president of Marshall and Sterling and current board chair, called Smythe “a true professional who we will truly miss. Nevill has worked tirelessly to promote our mission.”

Killian said she was thankful for the guidance Smythe had provided as she began to assume her new role at the Community Foundations.

“I know I have big shoes to fill as Nevill moves on to the next chapter of his life,” she said. “I look forward to a long and successful tenure at the Community Founda-

tions and the opportunity to make a positive impact on the communities we serve.”

Smythe said he had always focused on the needs of the donors and the causes they chose to support.

“It’s all about the donors and the recipients – I’m just the conduit,” he said. “Facilitating those partnerships has been thoroughly enjoyable.”

For more than 40 years, Community Foundations has been a driving force for philanthropy in the region, distributing funds from thousands of donors and connecting people with causes that matter. Community Foundations and its affiliates administer more than $35 million through 525 charitable funds. Last year the agency accepted more than $3 million in donations and awarded $1.8 million in grants and scholarships.

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John Thoman, executive director of Abilities First, will deliver a speech on the services that are available to people with developmental, intellectual and acquired disabilities, with a particular emphasis on a variety of employment services and support that may be available to those who are disabled, as well as to their employers.

Abilities First Inc. is a Dutchess County based non-profit organization that provides a wide range of services to children and adults with disabilities as well as their families.

Services include a preschool, a

Don’t miss the one-day-only Think Local First Consumer Expo on Saturday, July 7 from noon until 5 p.m. at the Poughkeepsie Galleria.

Spread throughout the Galleria’s lower level, businesses that exemplify the values of Think Local First, meaning those that commit to using local vendors, hiring local people, and giving back to the local community, will display their top consumer offerings and speak face-to-face with shoppers. There is no admission fee or cost of any kind to browse the tables at the Think Local First Consumer Expo.

The Think Local First Consumer Expo runs concurrently to the annual Balloon Festival. After the exhibition on July 7, all are invited to head outside the mall for the launch of one of the many balloons that will be seen over Dutchess County throughout the weekend.

Flight time is scheduled for 6 p.m., weather permitting.

The event is sponsored by MetLife Financial Solutions.

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More than 1,300 people had breakfast (and lunch and dinner) at the 2012 Breakfast of Champions held at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center. Three cooking demonstrations were a big hit, in addition to the more than 70 vendors serving up their finest dishes. For more pictures, visit the Chamber’s Facebook page at facebook.com/ dutchesschamber

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MEMBER NEWSLINE News...

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lot of people seem to think business slows down in the summer, but I’m not one of them.

There’s no question that taking time away from the office and spending it with friends and family is important, but so is making sure to use that time to Think Local First, and we at the Chamber are hard at work putting together a summer itinerary that lets you do just that.

We just served up another spectacular Breakfast of Champions showcase. If you weren’t able to sample some of the best cuisine in the region, why not treat yourself and your family to a great meal at any of the fine restaurants in Dutchess County?

Better yet, make an evening out of it by first stopping by one of our Balloon Festival launches on July 6 or 7. There are locations all around the area and undoubtedly one is close to you.

Or perhaps you’re an early riser and want to check out our 6 a.m. launches over the Hudson River from the Hudson River Rowing Association docks or the Walkway Over the Hudson on July 7 and 8 and grab breakfast afterwards. Whichever you choose, you’re sure to have a memorable day. All the launch

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This year, when you’re thinking Balloon Festival, remember that our first-ever Think Local First Consumer Expo is happening right alongside it.

On Saturday, July 7, visit the Poughkeepsie Galleria between noon and 5 p.m. to browse the best and most unique consumer products and services the Hudson Valley has to offer. Like the Balloon Festival, admission is free. And speaking of balloons again, we’re launching right from the Galleria parking lot that Saturday night at 6 p.m., so join us for that too.

Our region offers so much to do this summer season that there’s no reason not to make your vacation a staycation!

There’s a whole section on our website dedicated to great things to do this time of year – just click on Summer Fun under the Members tab and go have some fun in the sun while Thinking Local First.

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Forty-two teachers and 20 students from public and private schools throughout the Hudson Valley received nearly $70,000 in grants and scholarships at Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley’s 27th annual Partnership in Education Ceremony.

More than 100 educators, students, and Community Foundations volunteers and staff attended the reception at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel. Since the endowments for teaching excellence were first established in 1985, Community Foundations has distributed more than $900,000 to schools in Dutchess, Ulster, Putnam and Orange counties.

“This endowment is called the Fund for Excellence in Education, and it is just that,” said Tim Dean, chair of the board of trustees of Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley and president of Marshall and Sterling Insurance in Poughkeepsie.

Serving all of Dutchess, Ulster and Putnam counties, the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley channels much needed support to the community through grants and scholarships. The Foundation’s purpose is to connect people who care with causes that matter. For information about charitable giving through the Community Foundation, grant programs, or to obtain a copy of the organization’s Annual Report, call the Foundation at 845-452-3077 in Dutchess and Putnam or 845-338-2535 in Ulster; email cfhv@cfhvny.org or visit the website www.cfhvny.org.

Main Street Pizza & Cafe has extended its hours and is now serving beer and wine. The restaurant,

at 283 Main Street in Poughkeepsie, is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Monday-Friday, and from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday. It is closed on Sundays.

In addition to pizza, the restaurant has a complete Italian menu and offers catering and delivery as well as take-out and dine-in options. A new big-screen television allows diners to enjoy the big game while having lunch or dinner, or just stopping by for a cold beer or glass of wine.

For more information, as well as the menu, go to www.mainstreetpizzaandcafe.com or call 845-849-0256. You can also like them on Facebook.

Harmony Graziano was recently promoted to Case Manager for Vassar-Warner Home in Poughkeepsie. Graziano has an extensive background in finances and customer service, and has been employed with Vassar-Warner Home for 9 years. She is also a member of Hudson Valley Young Professionals of the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Beginning September 2012, the Marist Fishkill Executive Center will be offering a newly enhanced Financial Planning Certificate program. The program, registered with the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, has now been enriched by the addition of a seventh class; a Financial Plan Development Capstone Class, where students will utilize the skills obtained in the previous six courses.

Students completing all seven classes in the program will meet the education requirement needed to sit for the comprehensive CFP® examination. Those interested in learning more about entering the growing field of financial planning and earning the important credential of Certified Financial Planner® should come to a free information session on Tuesday, July 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the Marist Fishkill Executive Center.

Topricin Junior for children and the Topricin Junior “Boo Boos

Happen” first aid kit were featured at the 2012 PLUSH (The Posh Little Urbanites) Show recently in Los Angeles.

Made by Topical BioMedics, Inc., in Rhinebeck, Topricin Junior is a safe, natural, and effective pain relief and healing cream specially formulated for children. Made with 14 natural biomedicines, Topricin Junior stimulates and supports the body’s desire to heal the damage that is causing the pain, offering relief from muscle aches, growing pains, bruises, bug bites, burns, and skin conditions such as eczema. Winner of the Parent Tested/Parent Approved (PTPA) Seal of Approval, Topricin Junior’s odorless, greaseless formula contains no parabens, no petroleum, no counter irritants, and no known side effects, making it the safe, natural alternative to overthe-counter chemical-based pain pills. Topricin Junior comes in a convenient 1.5-ounce tube and retails for $12.99 and can be purchased at Topricin’s online store at www.topricinkids.com.

Riverside Bank announces the appointment of two new officers to its commercial lending team. Anthony Casillo was appointed Vice President /Commercial Loan Officer and Cathy Ann Nicholson was appointed Assistant Treasurer/ Loan Administration Manager.

Casillo comes to Riverside Bank with over 18 years of lending experience, with the past eight years in commercial lending. His most recent position was at Hometown Bank as a Commercial Loan Officer. Casillo will be located at the bank’s Newburgh branch at 52 Route 17K and be responsible for commercial lending in the Orange and Ulster County markets.

Nicholson comes to Riverside Bank with over 20 years of commercial lending experience, most recently as a Mortgage Officer with the Community Preservation Corporation. Nicholson will be located at the Poughkeepsie Corporate Headquarters on 11 Garden Street and will be responsible for managing the Commercial Lending Administration Department of the bank.

Golf with Mid Hudson Animal Aid at their 3rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament on July 30 at Dutchess Golf and Country Club in Poughkeepsie. $150 per player includes golf, cart, lunch and dinner, drinks, raffle and more. A Dinner-only option is available for $50/person. Registration and lunch begin at 11:30 a.m. Sponsorships also available for organizations and businesses. For further information or to register, visit the shelter’s website at www.midhudsonanimalaid.org.

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The Loss Prevention Foundation is pleased to recognize Keith Weiner, LPC and congratulate him for successfully completing the LPCertified (LPC) course and passing the proctored LPC exam. The LPCertified Course is composed of 6 modules of broad based curriculum focusing on leadership, business, LP operations, safety and risk management, crisis management, and supply chain security.

Congratulations again to Keith for demonstrating his commitment to the profession of loss prevention and for his accom-

Chamber Connections on tap

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f your business could benefit from a jolt of new energy, attend Chamber Connections from 4-6 p.m. on Monday, July 23 at River Station in Poughkeepsie. At Chamber Connections, a room full of 40 business people from all different backgrounds will engage in speed networking, each receiving two minutes to pitch their business to all fellow attendees. By the end of the evening, you’re sure to have made a valuable new connection.

This event is limited to just one networker from each category of business, and due to space concerns, is open only to those Chamber members who did not attend the previous Chamber Connections event in January. To make your complimentary reservation, contact Director of Membership Christine Desmoni at 845-454-1700 ext. 1009 or by e-mail at christine@dcrcoc. org. Fox Radio proudly sponsors Chamber Connections.

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Two couples with long and distinguished records of community service will be honored this fall at the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley’s annual Garden Party.

Daniel and Nancy Aronzon and William and Matilda Davenport will be recognized at the Sept.

30 event, to be held on the picturesque grounds of the Bruderhof ’s Mount Community in Esopus, Ulster County.

“Every year, we honor local couples who have made significant contributions to their community,” said Christine Hein, chair of this year’s event. “The Aronzons and the Davenports epitomize the culture of community service that is the basis of what we at the Community Foundations do. We invite everyone in the region to join us in celebrating their achievements.”

plishment in achieving the LPC Hudson Valley Federal Creddesignation and inspiring others it Union (HVFCU) has been to do the same. named one of the Best Companies to Work For in New York for 2012.

The designation was awarded to Ulster Savings Bank recently HVFCU for the third year in a row announced a donation of $10,000 by the New York State Society for to the Rural Ulster Preservation Human Resource Management Company (RUPCO) in support of and the Best Companies Group, an their NeighborWorks® Homeown- independent company managing ership Center. the Best Places to Work programs The Homeownership Center on state, regional and national levoffers a wide array of education els around the country. (available in English and SpanCompanies were evaluated on ish), counseling, match savings their workplace policies, practices, programs and grant opportunities philosophies, systems and demofor first-time homebuyers, owner- graphics. Employees within the occupied rehabilitation efforts and companies that were nominated accessibility modifications. for the award were asked to com“RUPCO provides invaluable plete a survey designed to measure assistance to new and existing each entity’s employee experience. homeowners throughout Ulster County. We’ve been a strong supporter of their Homeownership Ryan Parsons And Ken ParCenter since its inception and sons, owners of The Brothers applaud their ongoing efforts to That Just Do Gutters, have been help families achieve the dream selected by Remodeling magazine of home ownership,” said Stephen to join the Remodeling Big50. The Hack, Vice President / Commer- 2012 Big50 winners are featured cial Lending at Ulster Savings in the May issue of Remodeling, Bank. a national trade publication read by more than 80,000 professional remodeling contractors.

Each year since 1986, the ReThe Brake Shop on Route 9 in Wappingers Falls ran a promotion modeling Big50 inducts 50 ownin April and May to raise money ers of remodeling companies that for the Miles of Hope Breast Can- have set exceptionally high stancer Foundation. For every brake dards for professionalism and injob in April and May, the Brake tegrity through exemplary busiShop made a donation to the char- ness practices, craftsmanship, and impact in their community or the ity.

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Keep cool – don’t overheat your IT infrastructure

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ost business owners that have a larger server room to support their business understand that a considerable amount of cooling is required to prevent overheating of their necessary equipment and possible all-out hardware failure.

However, there are little-to-no standards for this type of set-up in place, and often those additional spaces outside the IT server room are forgotten about until it’s too late and hardware fails causing critical data loss.

In general, IT equipment vendors recommend not exceeding 104 degrees in an IT server room/ closet, but in reality the range should be between 68-77 degrees for optimal performance and for hardware not to fail.

Think about heat as something that needs to be removed instead of how much cold air you can fill into a space. There are five ways you can remove heat and they vary in their performance, limitations and cost: • Conduction – it flows through walls

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• Passive venting – it can flow to cooler air via a vent or grille with no fan or air-moving device • Fan-assisted venting – it can flow to cooler air with the help of a fan or air-moving device • Comfort cooling – the building’s AC system helps to move the warm air to cool air • Dedicated cooling – there is a specified AC system in the IT/ server closet to remove hot air Review the pros and cons of each and decide what’s best for you and your business, but always remember that cooler is always better.

This article was provided by Jaime Butler, Business Development Specialist at Integrated Enterprise Solutions, Inc. For more information about IES, please visit them online at www.ies-ny. com or call 845-226-9983.

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Think Local First Consumer expo

July 7, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Poughkeepsie Galleria, First Floor, 2001 South Road, Poughkeepsie exhibit with local businesses providing their products to the public Sponsored by: MetLife Financial Solutions

Chamber Conference Room, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 400, Poughkeepsie Meet the Chamber staff along with other new members of the Chamber while enjoying lunch.

Only 1 rep per company to attend, but if there is available space we’d be happy to put you on a waiting list.

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Breakfast Southern Style with abilities First August 1, 7:30 – 9 a.m.

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Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel and Conference Center, 40 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie Guest speaker Richard R. Shapiro, author of “The Welcome edge: Unlocking the Secrets to Repeat Business Sponsored by: Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union

Chamber Connections July 23, 4 - 6 p.m.

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Hyatt House, 100 Westage Business Center Drive, Fishkill Speaker: John Thoman, abilities First’s executive Director Sponsored by: M & T Bank and Iseman, Cunningham, Riester and Hyde LLP

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New York Life, founded in 1845 and headquartered in New York City, is a Fortune 100 company and the oldest and one of the largest mutual life insurance companies in America. New York Life maintains operations in all 50 states, as well as Mexico and Taiwan, through a network of more than 17,000 agents and more than 10,000 employees. The Company holds the highest financial strength ratings currently awarded to any life insurer from the four principal rating agencies.

Fox Radio Group broadcasts on 98.9 FM and 1220 AM. Fox Oldies plays the best from the 50s, 60s and 70s, and turns back the hands of time and brings you radio the way radio used to be – fun, fast-paces and entertaining.

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school groups participated in the event.

The event served as one of Walkway Over the Hudson’s primary fundraising events for 2012.

The nonprofit group works to support the Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park in numerous ways, including fundraising to build new park amenities, construct a waterfront elevator and a Visitor Center, and providing volunteer Ambassadors to serve as greeters, tour guides, and support park staff.

In addition to the Chamber, other sponsors for the event included: Cumulus Broadcasting;

Poughkeepsie Journal; Hudson Valley Renegades; Pepsi Cola of the Hudson Valley; Corbally, Gartland and Rappleyea; Kearney Realty & Development Inc.; Rose and Kiernan, Inc.; IBM; Marshall & Sterling; Fun Central; Half Time Beverage; Mid-Hudson Civic Center; Dutchess County Tourism; Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce; Stop & Shop of Hyde Park; A Copy A Second; Minuteman; and Güd Füd.

For more information about this event and other Walkway Over the Hudson events and opportunities visit www.walkway.org.

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he Chamber proudly helped sponsor the GuinRecordWorld ness breaking event as a line of 2,569 enthusiastic people danced the Hokey Pokey for more than five minutes at Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park on June 9.

Shortly after participants completed the dance, Guinness World Records adjudicator Danny Girton Jr. emerged from a tent at the Walkway’s Center Observation Area and pronounced a new world record for the longest line of dancers.

“We did it! This wonderful event has brought together people from the Hudson Valley, the region and beyond,” said Walkway Executive Director Elizabeth Waldstein-Hart. “Once again this special park and our remarkable organization have demonstrated that anything is possible.”

Representatives from various Hudson Valley-based companies and organizations ventured to the Walkway State Park to take part in the “once in a lifetime” event. A team of more than 80 IBM employees, a group from New Horizons Resources, Inc, the entire Hudson Valley Horrors roller derby squad, and numerous

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you’re aware of what’s available to use to your advantage. Luncheon attendees will meet and greet Chamber staff and fellow new members while getting an overview of everything that Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce can offer you and your business. This includes information you need to know about important events to attend, how to schedule your ribbon cutting, the best way to leverage the Chamber for publicity, and much more.

Don’t miss this exciting networking and educational opportunity. Admission is free, but reservations are required and only one representative per company may attend. Call Whitney at (845) 454-1700 ext. 1000 to save your place.

Cosimo’s Trattoria and Bar will proudly provide the catering for this New Member Luncheon.

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he Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce invites all members who have joined in the past six months to attend a complimentary catered luncheon on Wednesday, July 11 at 11:30 a.m. inside the Chamber’s office located at 1 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 400 in Poughkeepsie.

Joining an organization as multi-faceted as the Chamber can provide endless new opportunities for your business, but only if

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2012 Balloon Festival Friday, July 6 - Sunday, July 8

Balloon Rides are $225 per person Blue Sky Balloons: (845) 831-6917

FRIDAY, JULY 6 6 P.M. FIshkILL All Sport Health & Fitness 17 Old Main St. Balloon: All Sport Health & Fitness

1100 Route 55 Balloon: M&T Bank

2260 New Hackensack Road (Rte. 376) Balloon: Best Western Inn at the Falls Win a balloon ride at Best Western Plus The Inn and Suites at the Falls Hotel located at 50 Red Oaks Mill Road Poughkeepsie. Fill out a ticket before noon on July 6. Drawing July 6, at 5 p.m. at Greenvale Park. More details: 845-462-5770.

965 Dutchess Turnpike Balloon: REMAX

1351 Route 55 Balloon: Health Quest

M&T Bank

Greenvale Park

Lutheran Care Center at Concord Village

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Health Quest at Taconic Crossings

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Poughkeepsie Galleria

2001 South Rd. Balloon: Poughkeepsie Galleria & AT&T

Sprout Creek Farm 34 Lauer Rd. Balloon: Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel and Daily Planet

TEG Federal Credit Union 1 Commerce St. Balloon: TEG Federal Credit Union

Waryas Park

Main Street at the Hudson River Balloon: Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum donated by Michaels & Associates Co. Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum will provide interactive, family activities. Admission to the Museum is just $5 from 5-8 p.m. The Museum will be offering a free drawing for a hot air balloon ride for two for Friday’s launch (Rain date, Saturday, July 6-weather permitting)! Enter to win at www.mhcm.org now until Friday, July 6!

Raffle will be drawn at 1 p.m. on Friday, July 6.

ReD hOOk Greig Farms

223 Pitcher Lane Balloon: Wineracks.com, QuES&T and Hudson Valley Marketplace

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Migliorelli Farms

245 Guski Rd. Balloon: Migliorelli Farms and Quattro’s Farm Market

AT&T Balloon Festival Hotline:

(845) 505-HOTT (4688)

Balloon Central sATURDAY, JULY 7 6:00 A.M.

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1351 Route 55 Balloon: Health Quest

Hudson River Rowing Association Boathouse

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270-272 North Water Street All Balloons

sATURDAY, JULY 7 6:00 P.M. FIshkILL All Sport Health & Fitness

17 Old Main St. Balloon: All Sport Health & Fitness

hOPeWeLL JUnCTIOn Hopewell Recreation Park 29 Recreation Center Dr. Balloon: M&T Bank

Visit us at the Poughkeepsie Galleria on July 6 & 7 for up-to-the-minute information

Health Quest at Taconic Crossings

Greenvale Park

2260 New Hackensack Road (Rte. 376) Balloon: Best Western Inn at the Falls

Hudson Valley Marketplace

130 Salt Point Turnpike Balloon: Hudson Valley Marketplace

Waryas Park

Main Street at the Hudson River Balloon: Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum donated by Michaels & Associates Co. & REMAX Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum will provide interactive, family activities inside the Museum and the Museum’s outdoor pavilion until 8pm. Admission to the Museum is just $5 from 5-8 p.m. (additional fee for activities). The Museum will be offering hot air balloon tethering rides before Saturday’s balloon launch (weather permitting) in Waryas Park! Tethering rides available for $2 per person and tickets may be purchased at the Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum.

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Migliorelli Farms 245 Guski Rd. Balloon: Migliorelli Farms and Quattro’s Farm Market

Sprout Creek Farm

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2001 South Rd. Balloon: Poughkeepsie Galleria, Wineracks.com, AT&T, QuES&T

34 Lauer Rd. Balloon: Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel and Daily Planet

TEG Federal Credit Union

1 Commerce St. Balloon: TEG Federal Credit Union

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Hudson River Rowing Association Boathouse 270-272 North Water Street All Balloons

The Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce thanks the City of Poughkeepsie for its assistance in planning and hosting the Chamber’s annual Balloon Festival. Special thanks to Hudson River Rowing Assocation Boathouse, Mayor John Tkayzik, City Administrator Michael Long, the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department and everyone who help to make this event a success.

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MAY NEW MEMbErS Consultants

advertising/ProMotional iteMs & serviCes

Career ConneCtions for Professionals

Yell Group

6 Greenvale Farms Road andrew Freundlich Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 155 Pine Book Drive 845-473-4300/Fax: 845-473-4447 Hyde Park, NY 12538 email: danmcd@msn.com 914-815-5682 Contact: Daniel McCarthy, Principal email: andrewfreundlich@gmail.com est. 4/5/1994; a management Contact: andrew Freundlich consulting practice targeting larger Gemology • Sales • Marketing • retailers, specializing in business Design • Travel strategy, process improvement and 30 years of experience in sales, systems integration. customer service, trade shows and computers.

Guerrilla Dynamics inc.

Sponsor: Brian Neugebauer 83 Cranberry Drive Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 845-380-9811 CoaChing & email: mdelsalto@ Professional develoPMent guerrilladynamics.com Web: www.guerrilladynamicsinc.com powerful Transitions inc. Contact: Mathew Del Salto, CeO 54 Highland avenue Otisville, NY 10963 888-293-3960/Fax: 845-386-2784 ContraCtors - sPeCialized email: annagibbs@ powerfultransitions.com The Brothers That Web: www.powerfultransitions.com Do Gutters Just Contact: anna Gibbs, Small PO Box 137 Business Coach Billings, NY 12510 est. October 2009; Dedicated to 845-223-6111/Fax: 845-223-7444 helping entrepreneurs who are email: Ken@brothersgutters.com looking to bridge a gap in their Web: www.brothersgutters.com performance and achieve greater Contact: Ken Parsons, Senior Cheif results in their business and life.

Solutions est. 1999; Gutter Guard and gutter installation and maintenance.

CoMMerCial lenders Sponsor: Judith Papo, HV Shred

570 Taxter Road elmsford, NY 10523 917-841-0359 email: diane.valentin@yellglobal.com Web: www.yellowbook360.com Contact: Diane Valentin, account executive est. 1930; Yell Group is a marketing company that has helped small businesses grow and succeed for the last 80 years.

arChiteCts C.T. male associates

50 Century Hill Drive Latham, NY 12110 518-786-7453/Fax: 518-786-7299 email: r.bowen@ctmale.com Web: www.ctmale.com Contact: Rachel Bowen, Project Development Manager est. 1910; Nationally ranked engineering and architecture firm offering architecture and building system engineering, civil engineering, energy services, environmental services, and land and survey information services.

aviation serviCes United aviation academy

263 New Hackensack Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 845-204-9454/Fax: 845-204-9456 email: unitedaviationacademy@ gmail.com Web: www.unitedaviationacademy.com Contact: Mutaz Kinan, President est. 2012; Offering full helicopter and fixed wing training all in one location. Charter flights, aired photography, commercial and events. Gift certificates available for lessons and rides.

Sponsor: Bob Gorman, Gorman’s Garage, Inc.

Catskill hudson Bank

157 Stockade Drive Kingston, NY 12401 845-943-4109/Fax: 845-331-1701 email: jtrott@chbny.com Web: www.catskillhudsonbank.com Contact: John D. Trott, Vice President est. 1992; Locally owned and operated, community-focused commercial bank.

Greenvale Consulting Group

day/Child Care serviCes Bright horizons at Fishkill

23 Donovan Drive Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 845-223-4660/Fax: 845-223-9717 email: fishkill@brighthorizons.com Web: www.brighthorizons.com/fishkill Contact: Jennifer Baiocco, Director est. august 2002; Childcare for ages 6 weeks to 12 years of age.

Bright horizons at poughkeepsie

15 Golf Club Lane Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 845-462-1200/Fax: 845-463-7208 email: pough@brighthorizons.com Web: www.brighthorizons.com/ poughkeepsie Contact: Carol Bell, Director est. February 2001; Childcare for ages 6 weeks to 12 years of age.

deliCatessens McRitchie’s Deli & pizzeria

1322 Route 44 Pleasant Valley, NY 12569 845-635-4444 email: KyleMcRitchie@aol.com Contact: Kyle McRitchie est. May 2012; Breakfast, lunch and dinner. eat-in or take out, 7 days per week. Try our breakfast pizza.

eleCtriCal equiPMent & suPPlies pSn Components LLC

11 Toms Way Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 845-489-1215/Fax: 304-387-2792 email: psncomp@aol.com Web: www.psncomponents.com Contact: Hemal R. Desai, Owner est. 1999; Wholesaler of high voltage electrical components.

entertainMent and/or aMuseMent The Great escape & Splash Water Kingdom

1172 State Route 9 Queensbury, NY 12804 518-792-3500/Fax: 518-792-0250 email: sgreene@sftp.com Web: www.sixflags.com/ greatescape Contact: Steve Greene, Sales Manager est. 1954; New York’s most exciting theme park.

finanCial serviCes Wells Fargo advisors, LLC

6423 Montgomery Street, Suite 10 Rhinebeck, NY 12572 845-876-9714/Fax: 845-876-1690 email: jonathan.berry@wfadvisors.com Web: www.home.wellsfargoadvisors. com/jonathan.berry Contact: Jonathan C. Berry, Financial advisor, Serving Hudson Valley as a financial advisor, I am dedicated to helping my clients meet their financial needs. Whether you are planning your retirement, saving for your children’s and grandchildren’s education, or looking to preserving your wealth, I can help.

fitness Clubs and serviCes Poughkeepsie Crossfit

807 Main Street Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 845-452-9378 email: hvcrossfit@gmail.com Web: www.poughkeepsiecrossfit.com Contact: Greg Lobotsky, Owner est. 3/19/2012; We offer personal training in a group setting. We specialize in constantly varied, functional movements executed at high intensity.

Sponsor: Ann Marie Donahue, Associated Golf Car Service

green industries Gaia Sharbel energy Contracting

70 Peach Road Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 845-401-1691 email: luis@loweryourenergynow.com Web: www.loweryourenergynow.com Contact: Luis Hernandez est. May 2012; all phases of home renovations including complete bathroom and kitchen remodels, and home energy solutions.

Sponsor: Kathy Dispensa, S.C.O.R.E.

Looking for great family fun?

Go to dcrcoc.org and click the SummEr Fun page under the members tab

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MAY NEW MEMbErS 4250 albany Post Road Hyde Park, NY 12538 845-338-5600/Fax: 845-338-5058 email: tmartin@eonekingston.com Web: www.eonekingston.com Contact: Todd Martin, executive Vice President est. 1995; Urgent care, walk-in care, and occupational health services.

iMPort-exPort business mohawk Global Logistics

12 avis Drive, Suite 1 Latham, NY 12110 518-690-7880/Fax: 518-690-7887 email: CMarks@mohawkglobal.com Web: www.mohawkglobal.com Contact: Christine Marks, Senior account executive Through our intimate approach to customer service, we focus on making transportation simple for companies of every shape and size. By minimizing cost and maximizing efficiency, our team of dedicated transportation and regulatory specialists can provide your company with a full range of quality logistic solutions.

Publishers Generation monthly magazine

PO Box 296 Stone Ridge, NY 12484 845-331-7993 email: glenn@generationmonthly.com Web: www.generationmonthly.com Contact: Glenn Grubard est. 2012; The Hudson Valley’s premier over-50 magazine.

ShArE Your MEMbEr NEWS Email 100 words or less to Geoffb@dcrcoc.org

houlihan Lawrence, LaGrange

1325 Route 55 Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 845-473-9770/Fax: 845-473-9774 email: ceking@houlihanlawrence.com Web: www.christineking. houlihanlawrence.com Contact: Christine King, Brokerage Manager est. 1888; Full service real estate brokerage.

Trinity Realty Group

One Park Place, Suite 204 albany, NY 12205 518-458-7203/Fax: 518-458-1897 email: kparisi@trgcos.com Web: www.trgcos.com Contact: Kevin Parisi, President est. June 2007; Real estate brokerage.

real estate aPPraisals & insPeCtions Z3 Consultants, inc.

retail The home Depot

3470 North Road Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 845-485-0420 email: roger_w_saunders@ homedepot.com Web: www.homedepot.com Contact: Rodger W. Saunders, Store Manager est. 1999; Leader in the Home Improvement Industry.

Sole’s with Soul

11 Lexington avenue Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 845-471-4685 email: soleswithsoulfashion@ gmail.com Web: www.soleswithsoulfashion.com Contact: Nicole Darden est. 4/28/2012; Women’s shoes, handbags, accessories and girls night out events.

78 Mill Road Hyde Park, NY 12538 845-229-1201/Fax: 845-229-1206 email: george.efw@aol.com Web: www.ewmouldings.com Contact: George Bertsche, Sales Manager est. 1982; Manufacturer of hardwood mouldings and millwork, serving the tri-state area.

Home of eWMouldings.com.

Stonehedge Restaurant and Catering

Website design & suPPort

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Rainbow Car Wash 10 Ross Circle, Poughkeepsie, NY

pete Russitano Design

165 edgefield avenue Milford, CT 06460 203-876-7646 email: pete@russitano.com Web: www.russitano.com Contact: Pete Russitano est. 2001; B2B/B2C web design and development. Print design, branding, logos, tradeshows and presentation design.

Sponsor: Alexandra Laubacker, I.E.S., Inc.

289 Fair St., Kingston, NY 12401 845-331-2140/Fax: 845-339-8718 email: mnierenberg@rupco.org Web: www.rupco.org Contact: Meridith Nierenberg, Green Jobs-Green NY Outreach Coordinator est. 1981; RUPCO is a constituency based, not-for-profit organization working broadly in the areas of affordable housing and community development. We offer programs in rental assistance, homeownership, home repair grants, property management, real estate development, and under contract with NYSeRDa provide outreach and marketing for energy efficiency in the Green Jobs-Green NY Program.

CUSTOM DESIGNED BURGLAR AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS

Creature Comforts animal hospital, pC

restaurants PO Box 409 West Park, NY 12493 845-384-6555/Fax: 845-386-6579 email: kim@stonehedgerestaurant.com Web: www.stonehedgerestaurant.com Contact: Kimberley Smith est. 5/3/1989 Sponsor: Darlene Bruno

Erich’s Fine Woodworking, inc.

veterinarians 64 Pine Street Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 845-625-2474/Fax: 888-735-4909 email: info@ creaturecomfortsanimalhosp.com Web: www. creaturecomfortsanimalhosp.com Contact: alissa R. Fairlie, DVM, President est. 1/30/2012; Providing excellent comprehensive medical and surgical services to all cats, dogs, birds, reptiles, amphibians and small mammals.

Sponsor: Nancy Thomas-Finn, Recycle Depot

PO Box 363 LaGrangeville, NY 845-471-9370/Fax: 845-473-9370 email: garybeck@z3consultants.com Web: www.z3consultants.com Contact: Gary Beck, President est. august 2003; Residential and commercial inspectors providing certified electrical inspections, building code/plan review, zoning review, multiple residency law and expert testimony.

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Dutchess Orthodontics

Japanese Steak • Seafood Hibachi • Sushi 763 South Road (Across from Galleria Mall) • Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

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Congratulations to Dutchess Orthodontics - their office is now open at 1557 Route 82, Suite 5 in Hopewell Junction.

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QB Collision

JOHN N. LUCAS AND SON est 1910

Congratulations to QB Collision, now open at the corner of Raymond Avenue and 44/55 in Poughkeepsie.

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Congratultions to Health Quest on the grand re-opening of their new facility for their Medical Practice and Immediate Care Center at 1100 Route 55 in Lagrangeville.

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Tony Nicolis www.allstateagencies.com/tonynicolis 47 Civic Center Plaza Poughkeepsie tonynicolis@allstate.com

Pri HaEmek - Bounty of the Valley is a combined effort of the entire Jewish Community (but open to anyone regardless of religious affiliation) and spearheaded by Temple Beth El. The weekly distributions will take place at the Jewish Community Center on Thursdays from 4-7 p.m., now through the first week of November.

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Congratulations to Leisure Tech (1300 Route 9G, Hyde Park) on a great open house. It’s pool season!

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The New Youth Leadership is currently accepting applications

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he Chamber Foundation, Inc., the nonprofit educational organization of the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce, has partnered with the Army ROTC at Marist College to provide a comprehensive Youth Leadership program.

The revised curriculum will train high school students on leadership principles through diverse and challenging experiences that will include online learning, lectures by leaders of local organizations, field trips, community service, and practical experience including involvement in Junior Achievement.

Students will also be able to take online preparatory classes, college entrance exams, and have the opportunity to earn college credit prior to graduating high school during the multi-year program.

The program will feature selected students and instructors with the Army ROTC at Marist College and members of the Marist College Emerging Leaders Program serving as the new leadership team for the Youth Leadership program. Guest lecturers from community based

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service organizations and local businesses will be featured monthly.

The Youth Leadership program runs annually from September through June and is open to students from any Dutchess County high school, public or private. Students will have opportunities for substantive interaction with his or her peers, community based service organizations, institutions of higher education, and professionals from

local industry. Students will achieve more self-confidence and develop the skills and attitudes needed for success in college and life. The program also encourages the development of organizational and problem solving skills through intensive team building and leadership exercises.

Incoming high school freshmen are encouraged to apply.

Anyone interested in enrolling in the program or volunteering as a guest lecturer may contact John McBride at (845) 575-3000 ext.

2814 or email at jmcbride@chamberfdn.org for more information.

You can also download an application by visiting chamberfdn.org.

Congratulations to the Leadership Dutchess Class of 2012!

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Deadline for Youth Leadership Application

Franklin D. Roosevelt Museum & Library Sponsored by KeyBank and Health Quest 5 – 7 p.m.

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Leadership Dutchess Session #1 Team Building a reverse drawing for a chance to win a Harley Davidson Motorcycle Tent at The Grandview, Poughkeepsie 5:30 p.m.

Main event Sponsor: Waste Management

Sharpe Reservation Sponsored by embroidMe

For more information about The Chamber Foundation’s upcoming events visit www.chamberfdn.org

BOaRD OF DiRECTORs Officers

Trista Parker, chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Health Quest, Inc. Bill francis, 1st Vice chair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fortress Financial Advisory LLC Tina Walz, Treasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M & T Bank Lisa Morris, secretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union Nevill smythe, Past chair stephen e. Diamond, Of counsel . . . . Vergilis, Stenger, Roberts, Davis & Diamond, LLP

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2012 C hamber F oundation , i nC . C orporate S ponSorS PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE The Gap, Inc. Health Quest and Health Quest Medical Practices HONOR SOCIETy Adams Fairacre Farms • COBESO, Inc. • KeyBank Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Weddell CPas LLP DEAN’S LIST EmbroidMe • N & S Supply Ulster Savings Bank

VARSITy CLuB DRA Imaging • Hudson Valley Marketplace McCabe & Mack LLP • L.C.S Facility Group M&T Bank • Marshall & Sterling, Inc. Quality environmental Solutions & Technology, Inc. Riverside Bank • Rose & Kiernan Insurance TeG Federal Credit Union Timothy P. Doyle Funeral Home FRIENDS OF THE FOuNDATION The Brake Shop • Solomon Chiropractic & Nutrition edible arrangements

stacey Langenthal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Provident Bank Tina Ludwig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The Valley Group, Inc. Peter Maher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mid-Hudson Subaru carmen McGill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dutchess Community College rita McPeck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KeyBank Anthony Morando . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cuddy & Feder LLP charles “chip” simon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Taconic Advisors, Inc. Thomas Weddell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Weddell skip Weisman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weisman Success Resources, Inc.

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charles s. North . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President Audra Gerty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vice President Karolyn Osborne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director, The Chamber Foundation, Inc.

JULY 2012

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Firm has new name, same great services

MEMBER SPoTLIGhT

W

hen the Rutberg Basso Law firm started, as simply Rutberg Personal Injury Law in Poughkeepsie in 1999, its founder, Marty Rutberg, had one goal: to help injured people and their families. Through years of success on behalf of clients and the expansion of his practice to three additional locations, that commitment to representing the best interest of his clients has never wavered.

More than a decade later, the firm’s personal injury lawyers earned have an outstanding reputation become and both respected and much sought-after names in the legal community, so much so that the firm expanded to offices in Utica and Monticello, NY. In 2012 Rutberg Personal Inju-

ry Law expanded again, when respected trial attorney John J. Basso joined the firm and brought another office location in Newburgh.

Though the firm’s name became Rutberg Basso Law Firm, its tireless work on behalf of personal injury victims has not changed.

Rutberg Basso Law Firm is known not only for achieving significant injury verdicts for its clients but also for its unwavering dedication to community service. The firm has consistently supported the Newburgh Chapter of Habitat for Humanity, the American Cancer Society’s Hudson Valley Birthday Bash celebration and Dutchess Outreach, as well as many other non-profit organizations.

Both Rutberg and Basso earned recognition in “Super Lawyers,” the prestigious listing that rates attorneys based on research, personal achievement and peer recognition.

The entire team of staff attorneys is justifiably proud of having earned impressive settlement and verdict victories, and is available for those in need. Contact the Rutberg Basso Law Firm at (845)4860300 if you or a family member has been injured.

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Bannerman Island hosting events, planning new restorations COMMUNITY

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he mysterious ruins of the Bannerman Castle stand sentinel on tiny Pollepel Island, and are seen in passing by thousands of commuters every day on the busy Metro North rail line.

But the castle offers much more

than a pretty view. Steeped in history, Bannerman’s is also alive with current events.

Originally built by Francis Bannerman in the style of a Scottish Baronial palace in 1901, the

site later was used for munitions storage during and after World War I. Bannerman Castle has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1982.

Today, thanks to the efforts of dedicated volunteers, Bannerman Castle boasts a variety of entertainment: Tours of the castle are available through the fall. Special events -- including the Fourth of July Picnic Bash; performances of the musical “Showboat,” on July 7 and 8; the annual Music Lunch Box concerts featuring a variety of talented musicians; and “Poetry through the Ages,” on July 28, featuring actor and playwright Carey Harrison -- will all take place this summer.

The final event, featuring gourmet

meals prepared by five prominent local culinary artists, is the Hudson Valley Chefs Farm Fresh Dinner, scheduled for September 8.

The nonprofit organization, Bannerman Castle Trust, hopes that the event proceeds -- along with donations -- will provide the funds necessary to continue restoration of the Castle to fulfill its potential as a significant tourist attraction. For more information on the island and its many special events, visit www. bannermancastle.org or call (845) 831-6346. Want to donate to the ongoing restoration effort? Send your support to The Bannerman Castle Trust, Inc. P.O. Box 843, Glenham, NY 12508.

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JULY 2012 Sole’s with Soul

Being a member of the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce comes with many benefits, and one of them is discounts on other members’ products and services.

Simply carry your SmartCard, show it at these businesses and receive the discount mentioned. That’s it! What a great way to save money, meet other Chamber businesses and ‘Think Local!’ Don’t have your SmartCard or need a new one? Call Nancy Amy at 845-454-1700 ext. 1004 and let us know.

Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce One Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie NY 12601

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80 Jefferson Boulevard Fishkill, NY 12512 845-896-1600 cd.villageatmerrittpark@tgmcommunities.com www.gmvillageatmerrittpark.com Free application and reduced amenity fee to $250

Topical Biomedics, inc.

PO Box 494 Rhinebeck, NY 12572 845-871-4900 pmartin@topicalbiomedics.com www.topricin.com Receive 30% discount on online orders of Topricin pain relief and healing creams – use code DCMD30 – www.Topricin.com

For a complete listing of SmartCard members and their discounts, visit: www.dcrcoc.org, click on the Members tab and then Member Discounts.

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