MAY 2019
DUTCHESS COUNTY REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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700th Contact Breakfast to celebrate history of business
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he Chamber’s May Contact Breakfast will feature a special keynote presentation delivered by Bill Jeffway, Executive Director of the Dutchess County Historical Society. Jeffway’s presentation, titled “Made in Dutchess,” will explore the vibrancy to Dutchess business throughout the years. Join us Wednesday, May 15 at 7:30 am, for a celebration in the Conference Center of the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel. Don’t miss this special program … we’re going to party like it’s 1959! Attendees are
encouraged to wear 1950s attire to celebrate the event, and a prize will be awarded for the most original. This event is sponsored by The Chazen Companies, Petro, and
Bill Jeffway Executive Director
M&T Bank. Chamber members and guests will need to pre-register for the Contact Breakfast by visiting
dcrcoc.org or calling (845) 454-1700 ext. 1000. Tickets are $25 for members and $35 for non-members. Founded over 70 years ago, The Chazen Companies is an employee-owned, multi-disciplinary firm providing civil engineering, land surveying, planning, environmental and safety consulting, code services, landscape architecture, construction services, transportation planning, and traffic engineering to clients in the private and public sectors. Petro is one of the largest local home heating oil and total home comfort services providers in America, with over 100 years of experience helping customers keep comfortable at home and
save on energy costs. Whatever the weather, whatever the time, even in the worst winter storms, Petro will deliver your oil. M&T Bank is one of the country’s most highly regarded regional banks and has been helping cus-
tomers reach their financial goals for more than 160 years. M&T ranks among the top commercial bank holding companies in the United States. The company believes strongly in taking an active role in the communities it serves.
700th Contact Breakfast sponsored by
After Hours networking returns to Millbrook Vineyards Message from the Chamber President ............ 4 Upcoming Events .................................... 5 Small Business Partner ............................. 7 New Members ....................................... 8 Member News ........................................ 9 Ribbon Cuttings .....................................10 Workforce Development Center ...................12 Chamber Foundation ..............................14
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he next Business After Hours will take place May 22 from 5 - 7 pm at Millbrook Vineyards and Winery. This monthly networking event is complimentary to attend and only open to Chamber members, thanks to our generous sponsors. Advanced registration is mandatory for this event. Register by visiting dcrcoc. org/events, or by calling (845) 4541700 ext. 1000. DCH Auto Group operates automobile dealerships in Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and California, and has earned a stellar reputation for selling top-quality new and pre-owned cars and servicing them by going above and beyond to ensure every customer is delighted with his or her purchase, lease, or service. The mission of DCH Auto Group is to be an inno-
vative industry leader totally committed to customer satisfaction, employee satisfaction, integrity, and teamwork. For more information, visit dchwappingerstoyota.com. Mackey Butts & Wise, LLP is a law firm dedicated to taking a proactive approach to the needs of, and issues confronting our clients. The company’s goal is to find each client the most efficient, productive, and economical result, regardless of the type of case or matter. For more information, visit mbwise.com.
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Firmbach & Firmbach Certified Public Accountants
Business After Hours sponsored by
A Family Accounting practice Our family has been serving the Hudson Valley’s Accounting needs for the last 50 years.
Call and ask for Karl or Rudy 845-454-5440 w w w . F i r m b a c h C P A s . c o m
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