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tephen Couture COO of i.Park 84 will be the guest speaker at July’s Contact Breakfast on Wednesday, July 18 from 7:30-9 AM at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel. Steve will be covering the history and future of the old 500acre IBM facility in Fishkill. Before taking over the management role at i.Park, Steve was as an industrial and flex real estate specialist. With a background of 24 years in law enforcement, real estate development, and market research he brings a unique skill set to real estate management. By leveraging his prior experiences and his deep understanding of the impact of real estate transactions from the perspective of landlord, tenant, buyer or seller Steve has been successful in identifying the highest and best use of properties, the proper management of real estate, and practical solu-
Workforce Development Center. Breakfast tickets are $25 for Chamber members with advance purchase or $30 at the door. Non-members can attend for $35. To register, call 845.454.1700, x1000 or visit dcrcoc.org. Guest Speaker Steve Couture, COO of i. Park 84
tions for properties under management. TD Bank proudly sponsors the July Contact Breakfast. TD Bank is the sixth largest bank in North America by branches, serving approximately 24 million customers in a number of locations in key financial centers around the globe. Their mission is to give clients the best banking experience possible, every day. Please bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the
Message from the Chair ............................. 2 Health & Wellness.................................... 3 Message from the Chamber President............. 4 Upcoming Events..................................... 4 New Members ........................................ 5 Member News........................................11 Chamber Foundation...............................12 Workforce Development Center ...................13 Member Anniversaries..............................15
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