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Human Resources expert to speak at Breakfast
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rank A. Cania, president and founder of driven HR, a Pittsford, NY-based human resources consulting firm, will discuss today’s most glaring compliance issues, and why they may threaten the continued success and prosperity of your business during the keynote address at the May Contact Breakfast on Wednesday, May 17 from 7:30-9 a.m. at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel and Conference Center. Frank is a frequent speaker and writer on HR-related topics, and his ongoing volunteer efforts include federal advocacy director for the NYS SHRM council, team captain for the SHRM National Legislative Advocacy Team; instructor for the Association of Workplace Investigators’ Annual Training Institute;
and member of the executive compensation, and HR committees for the YMCA of Greater Rochester. Frank also recently provided expert witness testimony to the House of Repr e s e nt at i v e s Small Business Committee, on the costs and burdens excessive paCANIA perwork and reporting requirements place on small businesses. As you all know, there are many people in need of our assistance. The Chamber’s Ambassador Committee has partnered with our Workforce Development Center to collect canned and dry goods at our
Contact Breakfast. Your donations are greatly appreciated. Members from Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Walkway Over the Hudson, and EverCare will also be in attendance. This month’s Contact Breakfast is sponsored by M&T Bank, Hudson Valley Division. Established in 1856 as Manufacturers and Traders Bank, today M&T Bank is one of the 20 largest U.S. headquartered commercial banks, with more than 650 branches, account access at over 1,500 ATMs and more than 15,000 employees throughout New York, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C., Virginia, West Virginia, New Jersey, Florida, Delaware and Toronto, Canada. They have long operated as a community bank and understand that the vitality of
the community is crucial to their continued success. M&T supplies millions of dollars in funding every year to a wide range of communitybased organizations and employees report spending thousands of hours per year in volunteer service. You’ll find M&T Bank to be a reliable bank that’s strong and stable, a local bank that’s committed to the communities we serve, an accessible bank that’s close and convenient, and a responsive bank that cares about what’s important to you, your family and your business.
Message From The Chair ........................... 2 Small Business Partner ............................. 2 Message From The Chamber President ........... 4 Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings & Events .......... 4 - 5 Hudson Valley KidVenture Guide .............7 - 10 Member News .......................................12 New Members ......................................13 The Chamber Foundation .........................14 Member Anniversaries .............................15
Contact Breakfast sponsored by
Fishkill dinner theater to host Business After Hours
Business After Hours sponsored by
There is no charge to attend Business After Hours, however pre-registration is requested. To RSVP, visit dcrcoc. org or call (845) 4541700 ext. 1000. Rondout Savings Bank is the proud sponsor of this event. Business After Hours gives members and nonmembers alike the opportunity to meet a
diverse range of business professionals in a comfortable, casual environment. Practice your networking skills and enjoy hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar, while learning more about your community members. Headquartered in Kingston, Rondout Savings Bank has provided finan-
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cial services to thousands of businesses and households throughout the Hudson Valley. Rondout’s primary focus is on serving its customers and community. The company gives a percentage of this total back into the community every year. Rondout acknowledges the importance of personal service and client satisfaction. Visit rondoutbank.com or call (845) 331-0073 to learn more about what Rondout Savings Bank can do for you.
April After Hours Thursday, April 27 at Mill Creek Caterers Sponsored by:
A Family Accounting practice Our family has been serving the Hudson Valley’s Accounting needs for the last 50 years.
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oin us at Clove Creek Dinner Theater at 18 Westage Business Center Drive in Fishkill for this month’s networking event on Wednesday, May 24 from 5-7 p.m.