Bottom Line - June 2017

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Balloon Festival weekend coming soon!

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The Chamber Foundation’s 2016 scholarship winners fered to students across disciplines, while others are precisely targeted for those pursuing a career in music, journalism, finance, and more.

For complete information about The Foundation and their annual scholarship offerings, visit ChamberFDN.org.

There are many people in need of our assistance. The Chamber’s Ambassador committee has partnered with the Chamber’s Work-

force Development Center to collect canned and dry goods at each Contact Breakfast. Donations are greatly appreciated.

Rhinebeck Bank sponsors this special breakfast. A full-service, locally focused bank headquartered in Poughkeepsie, Rhinebeck Bank offers a full range of personal check-

ing, savings and money market options as well as business and loan needs. For more information, visit rhinebeckbank.com.

Breakfast tickets cost $25 for Chamber members in advance or are $30 at the door. Non-members can attend for $35. To RSVP, visit dcrcoc.org or call (845) 454-1700, ext. 1000.

Floating Business Break features fiesta on the river

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etwork in a picturesque setting at this year’s Spanish Fiesta themed Floating Business Break on Wednesday, June 28 from 5-9 p.m. launching from the Shadows Marina on Rinaldi Boulevard in Poughkeepsie.

Chamber members will tour the Hudson River aboard a River Rose Tour Boat while enjoying delicious fare from Wappingers Fallsbased Café Maya and dancing to tunes spun by John Hannah’s Mo-

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bile Music Services.

Boarding begins promptly at 5:30 p.m. with departure at 6 p.m. sharp from the marina. The cruise will dock at 9 p.m. Tickets are $45 for members only.

This event is proudly sponsored by EmbroidMe, Integrated Enterprise Solutions, Inc., Poughkeepsie Galleria, and SRDD Law. Space is limited. For more information and reservations, visit dcrcoc.org or call (845) 454-1700, ext. 1000.

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Message From The Chair ........................... 2 Business Education Seminar ....................... 3 Member Spotlight ................................... 3 Message From The Chamber President ........... 4 Upcoming Events .................................... 7 Member News ........................................ 8 New Members ....................................... 9 Ribbon Cuttings ............................... 12 - 13 The Chamber Foundation .........................14

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uture leaders of our community will be recognized during the June Contact Breakfast on Wednesday, June 21 from 7:309 a.m. at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel and Conference Center.

Local students, both high school seniors and young adults, take center stage as The Chamber Foundation, the nonprofit educational organization of the Chamber, proudly presents nearly $40,000 in scholarships to those looking to further their education in the Hudson Valley and beyond.

Chamber Foundation scholarships range from very broad to very specific in scope, some of-

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Recognizing The Foundation’s work 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..............................................................EmbroidMe 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 Services 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 .......................................................Michael Spinelli Accounting Denise Doring VanBuren .................. Central Hudson Gas and Electric Corp.

Jennifer Van Tuyl ............................................................ Cuddy & Feder, LLP Mary Kay Vrba ....................................................................Dutchess Tourism 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 Chelsea Schwarze ................................................. Member Relations Director Angela Signor ..........................................................Director of Media Design Workforce Development Center Staff Anne De Muro ...................................................Workforce Program Manager Elizabeth Kwant .......................................Director of Workforce Connections Karen Williams..................................................................Work Now Mentor Jacki McLoughlin ............................................................... Program Specialist Career Action Center Staff Katrina Gobins .............................................Director of Career Action Center Meredith Madden .............................................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 Diane DeDominicis .................................... Director of Employment Services Rosemary Grabowska ..........................Youth One Stop Assistant Coordinator Ashley Wright..................................................Youth One Stop Case Manager Danica 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 6 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 you know, The Chamber is dedicated to not only improving our local economy and business climate, but also the community as a whole. It accomplishes this largely through the programming and events put on by its nonprofit, fundraising arm, The Chamber Foundation, Inc. In May, The Chamber Foundation presented the inaugural Hudson Valley KidVenture.

Thousands joined us on the streets of downtown Poughkeepsie for a weekend of discovery, adventure, and learning. I think it’s safe to say the event was a huge success!

Other notable May events include more than 85 local high school students completing the Youth Leadership Program and more than a dozen pairs of adult professionals starting a year-long mentorship relationship through the Career Achievement Program. In June,

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the new Executive Leadership Program—a four-part, high-level, educational series for current and potential senior executives in the Hudson Valley—will hold its second session on strategic planning and implementation.

June is also packed with other Foundation events.

I hope you’ll join me at the June Contact Breakfast, where we will again give thousands of dollars to local students to further their education goals. See Page 1 for complete event information.

Also this month, 30 adult professionals will graduate from

Leadership Dutchess, joining the ranks of more than 700 individuals who have benefitted from this signature leadership program since its inception in 1986. The Class of 2017’s recent Speakeasy fundraising event was a huge success and the final fundraising total will be revealed at their graduation this month.

In short, The Chamber Foundation is deeply rooted in its mission to further enhance the future of our community through training, education, mentorship, and commitment to community service. I hope you’ll join me in acknowledging the hard work and dedication of The Chamber Foundation’s staff, but also in supporting these invaluable community resources—together we can make a difference in our community.

For more information on The Chamber Foundation’s programming and to donate, visit chamberfdn.org.

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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What more can your Chamber Membership do for you?

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earn how to make the most of your membership by attending this month’s Business Education Seminar on Wednesday, June 21 from 9-11 a.m. following the Contact Breakfast at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel & Conference Center.

June’s seminar is entitled “Chamber 102” and will include tips and opportunities for you to take advantage of to make the most of your Chamber membership.

Are you a longstanding Chamber member in need of a refresher on the benefits included with your membership dues? Or has your business recently joined, and you’re wondering what to do next?

This seminar is specifically focused on highlighting how our dynamic staff, programs, events, and marketing opportunities can benefit your business. What do you want to get out of your membership?

This seminar will help you decide.

Mehl & Associates, CPA’s and

Business Education Seminar sponsored by:

SRDD Law sponsor this complimentary seminar.

SRDD Law, with offices in Poughkeepsie and Wappingers Falls, has a track record of success as both litigators and negotiators.

They bring a wealth of experience in matters of personal injury, elder and estate law, family law, criminal defense, and more. Practicing in state and federal courts throughout New York, they are prepared to handle a wide range of legal practice areas. For more informa-

tion, please visit srddlaw.com or call (866) 290-6929.

Mehl & Associates was founded in 2009 with the goal of providing proactive, strategic, and valueadded services that most business owners live without. Starting in 2009 with only 15 clients, they have grown to currently serve over

600 individual clients and nearly 100 businesses with offices in Wappingers Falls. For more information, visit hudsvonvalleycpas.com

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Please visit dcrcoc.org or call (845) 454-1700, ext. 1000 to RSVP for the seminar.

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Their machining department offers a wide range of services specializing in precision machining on a production level. With both computerized and manual equipment, they can accept short runs or jobs consisting of thousands of pieces per order. They offer fullservice welding and sheet metal fabrication as well as laser and water-jet cutting systems and industrial painting and powder coating.

They can accept CAD drawings for rapid quoting and can handle many, if not all, fabrication and finishing needs in-house.

Hatfield is also authorized by The American Society of Mechanical Engineers to construct and repair high-pressure vessels.

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Chamber President Frank Castella, Jr.

Balloon Festival returns in July to Barton Orchards

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he Hudson Valley HotAir Balloon Festival will be back at Barton Orchards on July 7-9. We are very excited and are planning for the biggest and best event ever.

In an effort to make this a true festival, our hosts at Barton Orchards have expanded activities to include one of the greatest displays of fireworks in the northeast and a Moon Glow on both Friday and Saturday evenings. In addition to hot-air balloon launches we invite you to take an extended balloon ride, tethered balloon ride, or helicopter ride.

Thanks to the Barton family there will be a petting zoo, hayrides, a tap room, bakery and market, fire pits, games, and live music on two stages from great local bands!

Parking, shuttle service, and morning launches will be free all weekend. Admission after 10 a.m. Friday and Saturday is $10 in advance, a limited number of tickets will be available at

the gates for $12, and $5 at the gate only on Sunday.

Our Balloon Meisters, Michele and Roger Hooper, have signed on balloonists from all over the country and with five launch times there are over 80 flights scheduled to take place over the course of the weekend!

Balloon flights are weather dependent of course, but if the balloons aren’t able to fly there are plenty of activities available to keep the entire family entertained.

This event has grown exponentially the past years and I cannot wait to welcome visitors from all over the country to our beloved Dutchess County.

Visit our Balloon Festival website at balloonfesthv.com for tickets, schedule of events, sponsors, FAQs, and more. I sincerely hope to see you there in July!

Sincerely,

Frank M. Castella, Jr. President & CEO

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Networking event targets referrals, connections

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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 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 1 at NY Workspaces, located at 1131 Route 55 in Lagrangeville.

Attendees will exchange information on his or her organizaChamber Network, Present & Refer Sponsored by:

tion or company—such as a brief business description, promoting upcoming events, and sharing brochures and/or business cards—in a roundtable setting.

TEG Federal Credit Union proudly sponsors this event packed with opportunity to make meaningful connections.

One randomly selected attendee will be invited to take 10 minutes to present an overview of his or her organization. The representative 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.

The technology of a good night’s sleep By: Jaime M. Butler

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o you ever feel like you just can’t seem to get a good night’s rest, no matter what you try? No matter if its playing music or silence, soft light or complete darkness, you still wake up feeling tired.

Maybe it’s your pillow.

Technology has recently become available in a smart pillow from Mode Modern, which boasts it will improve your night’s sleep.

The memory foam pillow can track your movement while your sleep and color-changing LEDs will mimic a sunrise and help you wake-up in the morning. Speakers can play nature sounds or white

noise to help you fall asleep and then switch to music to start your day.

Sync this pillow with Mode Modern’s smart alarm, which will wake you during your lightest sleep and has an app to review audio recordings taken during periods of restless sleep to help identify disturbances.

If you still need something more, try the Sleep Number 360 mattress. This bed has built-in sensors to warm the foot of the bed to help you fall asleep and sleep more comfortably. It can read biometric cues to find out if you snore and can automatically raise head of the bed to alleviate it. This bed will even integrate with products from other

manufacturers and should be on the market this year.

Jaime Butler, business development specialist at Integrated Enterprise Solutions, Inc., contributed this article. For more information about IES, visit ies-ny. com or call (845) 226-9983.

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WLA to host career planning, advancement seminar

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Fanelli of Impact PR & Communications, Sean Brix of Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union, Jennifer Dunn of State Farm – the Jen Dunn

Agency, private practice executive coach and psychologist Dr. Lubna Somjee, Catherine Pietrow of Systems Business Coach, and Denise VanBuren of Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation.

Rondout Savings Bank proudly sponsors this complimentar y event. To register, visit dcrcoc.org or call (845) 4541700, ext. 1000.

Hospital verified as level II trauma center

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ith more than 20 years experience as a New York State designated Level II trauma center, MidHudson Regional Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, recently passed a rigorous peer review process to become the Hudson Valley’s first and only trauma care program verified “Level II” by the American College of Surgeons.

“A trauma center receiving verification from the ACS is key, as New York State now only utilizes the ACS verification program as its standard to designate trauma centers,” said Rifat Latifi, MD, FACS, Director of the Department of Surgery at Westchester Medical

Center, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital and MidHudson Regional Hospital. “This verification

program applies a comprehensive review process that all centers … must undergo for official status.

No other trauma center in the Hudson Valley area has passed this strict scrutiny.”

The Poughkeepsie-based hos-

pital joins Westchester Medical Center and Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital as ACS-verified trauma centers in the Hudson Valley with Level I designation for adult and pediatric trauma care, respectively.

“We are strongly committed to providing our community with the finest trauma care available, and are gratified that the American College of Surgeon’s has conferred this designation,” said Paul Hochenberg, Executive Director of MidHudson Regional Hospital.

For more information about the trauma care available at MidHudson Regional Hospital, visit MidHudsonRegional.org.

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he Women’s Leadership Alliance presents its next educational event “Planning Along a Lifetime Career Path” on Tuesday, June 6 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Coppola’s Bistro in Hyde Park.

This will be an intimate evening with a panel of women professionals who have first-hand experience from a lifetime of career developed taking risks and managing transition. They will discuss the road to success and share their bumps along the way. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect in two breakout sessions of small focus groups.

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Chamber Network, Present & Refer 7:30 - 9 a.m.

NY Workspaces 1131 Route 55 Lagrangeville

Chamber Network, Present & Refer, a targeted networking event, is limited to 25 Chamber members, one person per industry. 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.

Sponsored by: TEG Federal Credit Union

Tuesday, June 6

WLA - Planning Along A Lifetime Career Path 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Coppola’s Bistro 4167 Albany Post Road Hyde Park

Join us for an intimate evening with a panel of women professionals who have first-hand experience from a lifetime of career developed taking risks and managing transition.

They will discuss the road to success and share their bumps along the way. You’ll have the opportunity to connect in two breakout sessions of small focus groups. Always wanted to have a career plan? Thinking of making a change? Wondering how to manage your work and your life together? Want to give back to the community? Take advantage of this opportunity to learn from the talented women in our community!

Sponsored by: Rondout Savings Bank

Monthly contact breakfast. The Chamber Foundation will present scholarships to local students at this annual education breakfast.

Sponsored by Rhinebeck Bank

Wednesday, June 21

Business Education Seminar - Chamber 102 9 - 11 a.m.

Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel 40 Civic Center Plaza Poughkeepsie

Knowing all of the resources the Chamber has to offer your business is the next step in taking full advantage of your membership.

Join us as our staff of experts explain exactly how we can help you reach your goals at the Business Education Committee’s seminar: “Chamber 102.�

Sponsored by SRDD Law and Mehl & Associates, CPA’s

Wednesday, June 28

Floating Business Break 5 - 9 p.m.

Marina at Shadows On The Hudson 176 Rinaldi Boulevard Poughkeepsie

The Chamber’s monthly networking event hits the Hudson with River Rose Tours out of Shadows Marina in Poughkeepsie. Network, relax, dine and unwind. This year, we have a Spanish Fiesta theme, so grab your maracas and sombreros and meet us on the River Rose. Boarding begins promptly at 5:30 p.m. with departure at 6 p.m. sharp. The cruise lasts until 9 p.m. Catered by CafÊ Maya; Music by John Hannah Mobile Music Services; Members only event. Tickets - $45 per person.

Please call (845) 454-1700, ext.

1000 for reservations, space is limited. Thanks to our sponsor EmbroidMe, each guest will receive a complimentary t-shirt.

Sponsored by: SRDD Law, EmbroidMe, Poughkeepsie Galleria, Integrated Enterprise Solutions, Inc.

At this complimentary seminar, April Dearden, a certified nutritionist with New Normal Lifestyle, will explain how to expand your knowledge on some of the fresh foods available at local farm markets, the health benefits of summer produce, and will present a cooking demonstration on how to add variety to healthy meals.

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MEMBER NEWSLINE Firm to host conference The legal and practical issues employers face are increasingly complex and varied. Employers need to know the steps they can take to avoid, or at least minimize, the liability associated with their human resource decisions and comply with regulatory requirements.

Mindful of this need, Bond, Schoeneck & King has developed a full-day conference to be held at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel & Conference Center on Wednesday, June 14. For more information and to register, visit www.bsk.com and click on the Events tab.

Credit union board election results released Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union held its Annual Members Meeting on April 26 at the Best Western Plus in Kingston.

Election results were announced and Noreen Hennessy, William L. Spearman, and Kenneth J. Muckenhaupt were each elected to serve a three-year term on the financial cooperative’s Board of Directors.

Following the meeting, the Board of Directors announced its slate of Officers for 2017-2018: Chairman Noreen Hennessy, First Vice Chairman Takao Inouye, Second Vice Chairman Joseph E. Eppich, Treasurer Nancy KapplerFoster, Assistant Treasurer Stephen M. Caswell, and Secretary William L. Spearman.

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poration reported net income of $15.7 million for the first quarter of 2017, an increase of 10.8% from the $14.3 million reported for the same period in 2016. Diluted earnings per share were $1.03 for the first quarter of 2017, a 9.6% increase from $0.94 reported for the first quarter of 2016.

For more information on Tompkins Financial, visit tompkinsfinancial.com.

Publisher introduces physics textbook NetPub Education introduces a valuable workbook for the college student or advanced high school student. Recognizing the need to provide the parent, homeschooler, and teacher with accessible, high-quality, dynamic, enriching content in all subject areas, from math and science to history, literature, character building, and critical thinking.

R. Lathrop’s “A Little Bit of Physics” makes basic principles in physics accessible to the beginning student in this workbook.

ServiceMaster by NEST mobilizes during flood Poughkeepsie Middle School flooded twice recently, and ServiceMaster by NEST mobilized Easter weekend and again Friday, April 21, to restore peace of mind and without any delay to the start of school.

The team cleaned and restored 19 classrooms, two offices, three hallways, one stairwell, the cafeteria and the kitchen.

Health Quest names clinical research director Dr. Ernest Roos has joined the Health Quest Division of Clinical Research as its director.

Clinical research relates to clinical trials, the study of medical treatment in humans. The treatments studied during trials include drugs, devices and techniques. Clinical trials determine the safety and effectiveness of a

specific treatment, allowing doctors to determine methods to improve healthcare and find betters means of preventing, diagnosing and treating diseases.

For more information, visit healthquest.org

Local computer company achieves Enterprise status Professional Computer Associates (PCA) announced it has achieved exclusive Enterprise partner status with Datto, the leading provider of total data protection solutions for businesses around the world.

PCA has exceeded high standards of performance to qualify for Enterprise status in Datto’s partner program, which represents the top 10 percent of partners, worldwide.

Enterprise status includes the utilization of marketing development funds, a hardware insurance policy, free shipping for devices, competitive and flexible pricing and a complimentary pass to Datto’s annual partner conference.

Toastmasters meetings move to library The Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce Toastmasters Club announced it now meets every Wednesday at the Boardman Road Public Library from noon - 1 p.m.

Toastmasters’ focus is on helping members improve his or her public speaking and leadership skills. Visitors are welcome. Please follow them on Facebook.

Habitat for Humanity receives recognition Habitat for Humanity of Dutchess County, in partnership with Thrivent Financial, announced it has won national recognition for its Make A Difference Day project held in October.

This year’s project was selected from more than 1,200 Make A Difference Day projects nationwide.

The project involved almost 200 volunteers to help with more than

20 projects in the City of Poughkeepsie and the Village of Wappingers Falls.

Hudson River Housing welcomes director Hudson River Housing’s recent Evening by the Hudson event featured the official announcement of Christa Hines as the organization’s new Executive Director.

“I’m thrilled to be chosen as Executive Director for Hudson River Housing, an organization that I have been committed to for nearly two decades,” Hines said.

“I’m looking forward to guiding the organization through the next years of its development as we continue to grow in exciting ways that help us better serve our community.”

For more information, call (845) 454-5176 ext. 100.

Firm obtains justice for family in settlement Feldman, Kleidman, Coffey, Sappe & Regenbaum LLP, a Fishkill-based law firm, recently settled a long-standing law suit against the State of New York.

The car accident occurred in Dutchess County on a state highway, resulting in the death of a young mother who left behind two young children and her husband.

Partner Richard J. Coffey tried both the liability and damages trials, and attorney Marsha S. Weiss prepared the briefs following both trials.

The Court of Claims found the state was responsible for the hazardous roadway conditions.

While the verdicts were on appeal, Partner Jeff Feldman was able to negotiate an $11.3 million dollar settlement.

For more information, visit fkcsr.law or call (845) 897-5199.

Updates on regional healthcare given Vassar Brothers Medical Center has added services and programs that have decreased out-

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migration so patients can choose to stay close to home for their healthcare. With the medical center’s new patient pavilion on the horizon, the transformation of healthcare on the Hudson is well underway.

That was the message of medical center President Ann McMackin during the 12th annual State of the Medical Center Community Breakfast on Tuesday, May 9.

Visit healthquest.org for more information.

Tourism award winners announced Dutchess Tourism, Inc. (DTI) celebrated National Travel Rally Day with the announcement of the winners of the 2017 Dutchess Tourism Awards of Distinction.

Winners in each category are Culinary Award of Distinction: Oliver Kita Fine Chocolates, Arts Award of Distinction: Dia: Beacon, History Award of Distinction: Staatsburgh State Historic Site, Family Entertainment Award of Distinction: DC Sports, Outdoors Award of Distinction: Harlem Valley Appalachian Trail Community Hospitality Award of Distinction: Doris Mack, Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site, The Dutchess County Executive’s Award for Overall Distinction: Millbrook Vineyards & Winery.

For more information, visit DutchessTourism.com or call (845) 463-4000.

Former ADA joins law firm as 13th associate SRDD Law is pleased to announce Jessica Z. Segal has become an attorney at the firm. Previously, Segal was with the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office prosecuting all levels of crime with a specialized focus in vehicular homicide and impaired driver cases.

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Career Fair sees record number of vendors, students By: Diane DeDominicis, Director of Employment Services and Katrina Gobins, Director Career Action Center

such as Retail & Services Boulevard, Arts Alley, and Education Avenue among others. Displays featured literature, interactive demonstrations, games and prizes, promotional items, and more.

Also, for the second year, Fidelis Care generously donated more than 400 backpacks and miscellaneous school supplies for the students in attendance.

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he Dutchess Youth One Stop and Career Action Center at Poughkeepsie High School, two programs made possible through community partnerships, hosted the 4th annual Career and Job Fair at Poughkeepsie High School on Thursday, April 27 featuring more than 50 community businesses and organizations from industries such as health and wellness, government, education, retail services, trade industries, and more.

Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Frank Castella, Jr. opened the event with a rousing Ribbon Cutting with remarks from City of Poughkeepsie Mayor Rob Rolison and Poughkeepsie City School District Superintendent Dr. Nicolè Williams.

“It is a testament to the commitment our businesses show our community and school district that this job fair has so many local businesses involved!!” Mayor Rolison said during his remarks. “The Buzz in Poughkeepsie is back because partnerships like this exist.”

Understanding that careers

can take multiple paths, the fair was broken into a road map, of sorts. Students and faculty from the high school traveled down Finance Drive and spoke to local banking institutions. The Military District had recruiters from the

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By Rosie Grabowska Youth One Stop Assistant Coordinator

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errance Clarke enrolled in the Youth One Stop program in August last year.

Quiet and calm, the United States Army veteran said he was looking to gain more career skills.

He already had a job as a desk clerk at the Best Western Inn, but wanted a career in the medical care field.

The program’s case managers walked him through the process

of enrolling in the BOCES C.N.A. class, and a few months later, he attained his certificate on the first try.

The next step was CLARKE a 40-hour paid internship with Wingate at Dutchess, a Fishkill-based short-term re-

Air Force, Army, Marines, Navy and other military branches. NonProfit Street featured local nonprofit organizations and Trades Highway had representatives from various trades such as HV/AC technicians and auto mechanics.

Superintendent Dr. Williams said besides being the most vendors to date, there was also a record number of student scholars in attendance, a fact she says can be contributed to the rising number of students who have a dream for their future after high school.

“We believe in partnerships and collaboration. The more students and our local businesses work together, the closer we are to achieving excellence. We believe ‘Excellence is Possible.’”

There was a lot of excitement as youth explored career paths within each of the career clusters hab, long-term care, and respite care facility. After his internship, Clarke was offered a position as a full-time C.N.A. Today, Clarke works fulltime at Best Western and Wingate, while also attending classes at Dutchess Community College, working towards his Associate’s Degree in Nursing. He’s on track to receive his phlebotomy certificate this summer and is saving to treat himself to a birthday trip to Alaska.

Clarke impressed the staff of Youth One Stop with his strong work ethic, calm demeanor, and humility. They can’t wait to receive a postcard from Alaska!

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.

plays was from EFCO Products, Inc. a global distributor of ingredients for wholesale bakeries, chain restaurants, retail bakeries, food processors, frozen food manufacturers, and supermarket bakeries.

The interactive demonstration allowed students to don gloves, choose a pastry bag, practice stuffing doughnuts with jelly or custard, and icing them before enjoying the treat.

Thank you to all of our Career Fair vendors: Adam’s Fairacre Farms Anderson School for Autism Arlington Auto & Tire Arts Mid-Hudson Atria Landing of Poughkeepsie Blueprint Consulting Central Hudson Gas & Electric City of Poughkeepsie City of Poughkeepsie Fire Department Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County DronePix Dutchess Community College Dutchess County Community Action Agency Dutchess County Department of Community & Family Services Dutchess County Sheriff Dutchess Tourism, Inc. EFCO Products, Inc. Finishing Trades Institute of NY Glenmont Job Corps Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa of Poughkeepsie Health Crusaders/Youth Mission Outreach Hudson River Housing Hudson Valley Building Trades Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union Lincoln Tech Lowe’s Home Improvement Center Lutheran Care Center Marist College Upward Bound McDonald’s MidHudson Regional Hospital Mill Street Loft/Spark Media Project Mobile Life Support Services New York State Police NY Army National Guard Orthopedic Associates of Dutchess County Planned Parenthood Mid-Hudson Valley Poughkeepsie Public Library District Revolutionary Cooling Systems, Inc. Rhinebeck Bank Ridley Lowell Business & Technical Institute Southern Dutchess Behavioral Group Stringendo Orchestra School of the Hudson Valley TEG Federal Credit Union The Brothers That Just Do Gutters United States Air Force United States Army United States Marines Youth One Stop/Workforce Connections

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Cultivate better balance early to prevent falls

By Dr. Lori Schneider Health & Wellness Club

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id you know one in three seniors over the age of 65 experiences at least one fall each year? Many of these falls result in serious injuries including fractures, internal bleeding, organ damage, and head trauma; estimated to cost $54.9 billion by 2020 in the U.S. Balance difficulties exist due to joint stiffness, muscle weakness, advanced medical conditions, certain medications, pain, and/or a sedentary lifestyle. The good news is balance difficulties and falls can be prevented and the earlier prevention starts, the better.

Here are some tips to improve balance: â&#x20AC;˘ Have your primary care physician monitor your biometrics

(height, weight, blood pressure, lipid profile, body mass index, vision, etc.) at an annual physical â&#x20AC;˘ Have your physical therapist or a fitness professional assess problem areas related to loss of range of motion, strength, and function. â&#x20AC;˘ Drink plenty of water daily. â&#x20AC;˘ Stretch daily, focusing on the heel cords, hamstrings, buttocks, and spinal musculature. â&#x20AC;˘ Strengthening exercise 3-4 times per week. â&#x20AC;˘ Stand up straight with your

head over your spine to naturally engage your core muscules to maintain good posture. â&#x20AC;˘ 20-30 minutes of endurance activity daily. â&#x20AC;˘ Practice higher level balance tasks daily such as standing on one foot, walking heel-to-toe on a line, or try arm or leg exercises while standing still or moving.

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Choose what works for you and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hesitate to change it up to get the results you seek. Retirement should be about enjoying your later years with family and friends. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let the consequences of a potential fall stand in your way.

Dr. Lori Schneider, PT, MS, DPT, is a Regional Director for Access Physical Therapy and Wellness, with over 25 locations in the Hudson Valley, including LaGrange, Hopewell Junction, and Rhinebeck.

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Ribbon Cuttings Mid-Hudson Dental Implants

The Ugly Mug

Congratulations to Mid-Hudson Dental Implants on their grand opening. Visit them at 11 Raymond Avenue, Suite 31 in Poughkeepsie.

Congratulations to The Ugly Mug on their grand opening. Check them out at 39 Market Street in the City of Poughkeepsie.

Hayes 4 Fitness

Island Flavah Restaurant

Congratulations to Hayes4fitness Studio on their grand opening. Visit them in the Poughkeepsie Galleria, upstairs on the north end.

Congratulations to Island Flavah on their grand opening. Located at 442 Main Street in Poughkeepsie, check them out for Jamaican-style cuisine.

Hamilton Laundry

Royalty Carpet

Congratulations to Hamilton Laundry on their grand opening. Visit them at 12 South Hamilton Street in the City of Poughkeepsie.

Congratulations to Royalty Carpet on the first anniversary at their new location. Visit them at 794 Route 52 in Fishkill.

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Ribbon Cuttings Hudson Valley Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson

ServiceMaster by NEST Restoration Services

Congratulations to Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson, Inc. on their new retail location in the Poughkeepsie Plaza.

Congratulations to ServiceMaster by NEST Restoration Services on their grand opening. Visit them at 259 North Grand Ave. in Poughkeepsie.

TEG Federal Credit Union Solution Center

Fishkill Auto Body

Congratulations to TEG Federal Credit Union on the grand opening of the new Solution Center. Visit them at 196 Old Route 9, Fishkill.

Congratulations to Fishkill Auto Body on their grand opening. Stop in at 698 Route 52 in Fishkill.

Fortunoff Backyard Store

Dakota Wine & Liquors

Congratulations to Fortunoff Backyard Store Poughkeepsie on their grand opening. Visit them at 1890 South Road in Poughkeepsie.

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n May 3, Youth Leadership held its annual Career Night featuring many different industry and business professionals from throughout the region. Youth Leadership Career Night is an opportunity for students to take a look at possible careers and connect with leaders in that industry.

Sponsored by IBM, Career Night was held at the Henry A. Wallace Visitor and Education Center on the grounds of the FDR Presidential Library and Museum in Hyde Park. Students and participants enjoyed dinner before a brief program and formal introduction of all of the industry representatives. Afterwards, students moved through the room, expo-style, introducing themselves and asking questions.

Both the students and business leaders found the evening to

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be a success.

“It was great to be in a room surrounded by other companies/ professionals in the Hudson Valley, and be able to open the students’ eyes and minds to the array of career possibilities they have available in the area,” said Joanna Escanio, Global Community Manager at IBM. “As an IBM representative, I was very proud of our team’s disposition and passion in sharing their different experiences, being able to guide the students, and impart their knowledge. I feel very happy to

have been able to participate in this year’s Career Night!”

The Chamber Foundation is extremely appreciative of all the business leaders who took time out of their busy schedules to make the evening a success. Their time and talent allowed our future generation of leaders to learn, explore, and discover.

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Contact Bri, call (845) 454-1700 ext. 1025 or email Brianne@ChamberFDN.org

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September 25, 2017 Day of Golf

2017 Youth Leadership Career Night participants: Adelphi University, Hudson Valley Center

Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union

Ambit Energy (Rick & Nancy Lecker)

HVNN.com

Arts Mid-Hudson, Inc.

Independent Living Inc.

Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation

John Jay High School

College Planning 101 Copans Marketing & Promotions Cosimo’s Brickoven Restaurants DBS Remodel Dutchess County Medical Examiners Office

IBM Corporation

KeyBank Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue, Inc. Mobile Life Support Services New Normal Lifestyle, Inc. Residential Home Funding Taconic Dental

Dutchess Tourism, Inc.

The Chazen Companies

Dutchess-Fairview Professional Firefighters

U.S. Navy

Fortress Financial Advisory LLC

Vassar College

U.S. Army Recruiting Center

OFFICERS Tina Walz, Chair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M & T Bank Stacey Langenthal, Vice-Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bank of Millbrook Amy Dittmar, Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp.

Peter Maher, Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mid-Hudson Subaru Stephen E. Diamond, Of Counsel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SRDD Law DIRECTORS Tina Hawkinson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Red Cap Cleaners Maureen Kangas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel & Conference Center Anthony Morando . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cuddy & Feder LLP Matthew Mullaney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hudson Cadillac Buick GMC Barbara E. Ostrander. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RBT CPAs, LLP Jennifer Pawenski. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Chazen Companies Dr. Greer Rychcik . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hyde Park Central School District Christopher Short. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DragonSearch Charles “Chip” Simon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Taconic Advisors, Inc. Skip Weisman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weisman Success Resources, Inc. 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 Diane DeDominicis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Employment Services Rosemary Grabowska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Youth One Stop Assistant Coordinator Ashley Wright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Youth One Stop Case Manager Danica Pierre-Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Youth One Stop Case Manager

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Seminar: Get the most nutrition for your dollar this summer

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hoosing in-season fruits and vegetables not only provides food densest in nutrients, but can also save money.

The Health & Wellness Club of the Chamber will present “Farm Fresh Market” Thursday, June 29 from 7:30-9 a.m. at the Chamber’s offices in Poughkeepsie.

At this complimentary seminar, April Dearden, a certified nutritionist with New Normal Lifestyle, will explain how to ex-

pand your knowledge on some of the fresh foods available at local farm markets, the health benefits of summer produce, and will present a cooking demonstration on how to add variety to healthy meals.

New Normal Lifestyle, Inc. offers the complete package to help

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create healthy, sustainable habits using meal plans, training programs, supplementation, and the coaching necessary to bring it all together. Dearden has extensive experience helping people reach their health goals. She believes healthy food should taste good and be enjoyed by the entire family.

Health Quest proudly sponsors the activities of the Health & Wellness Club. This seminar is open to the public, but space is limited.

Register online at dcrcoc.org or call (845) 454-1700, ext. 1000.

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Local runners prep for Walkway 5K The Chamber’s Run Local team will be at the Walkway Over the Hudson College-to-College 5K on June 11! Thank you to the runners - new and old - who have stuck with us for all 10 weeks.

Thank you to our sponsors: Gold Sponsor Moriarty Physical Therapy, Program Sponsors Gorman’s Garage, and Fortress Financial Advisory, and supporting sponsor Health Quest.

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