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Grow your business at the November Breakfast
The Chamber’s annual Think Local First Business Expo featured more than 85 exhibitors, a Chef Showcase, free seminars and a candidate forum, with hundreds of businessto-business contacts made throughout the day. Thank you to our sponsors, exhibitors, participating restaurants and everyone who spent time at the Expo. For more pictures, please visit the Chamber’s website and Facebook page.
Message From The Chair.............................2 Adopt a Family ....................................... 2 Non-profit Workshop .................................3 Message From The Chamber President ............4 Member Spotlight.....................................4 Upcoming Events......................................5 Member News .........................................6 2012 Athena Honorees.......................... 7-10 Ribbon Cuttings ..................................... 11 New Members ...................................12-13 Chamber Foundation............................... 14
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Networking, celebration at Business After Hours
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ust like in October, Business After Hours pops up early in the calendar this month to allow everyone ample time to recover from their tryptophan intake over Thanksgiving. The monthly networking event will take place as part of La Puerta Azul’s fifth anniversary celebration on Wednesday, November 14 from 5-7 p.m. The Chamber will cut a ribbon in commemoration at 4:30 p.m. There is no charge to attend Business After Hours, however pre-registration is requested. To RSVP, visit dcrcoc.org or call 845-454-1700 ext. 1000. M&T Bank and FOX Radio proudly sponsor the November Business After Hours. La Puerta Azul, the blue door, is a unique destination. Built in 2006, it is a vision realized. After travelling to Mexico to study with
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native chefs and to experience the environment, the owners went to great lengths to ensure that the foundation of the cuisine was authentic and refreshingly modern. The interior was inspired by an exposure to the rich Mexican culture and the design combines classic as well modern elements. They invite their guests to experience the welcoming and festive atmosphere again and again. For more information, visit lapuertaazul.com.
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he best place to see and be seen in the business community is at a Contact Breakfast. If you’ve never taken advantage of the opportunity to grow your business by sitting down for a morning meal with Charlie North and the Chamber family, make plans now to attend the November Contact Breakfast on Wednesday, November 21 from 7:30-9 a.m. at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel and Conference Center. The CSO Committee will be recognized for their contributions during National Philanthropy Month. All attendees at the November Contact Breakfast are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to donate to those in need. The Chamber’s Ambassador committee has partnered with our friends at Dutchess Outreach to collect canned and dry goods, and any donations are greatly appreciated. Sedore Hudson Valley CPAs sponsors the November Contact Breakfast. Not-for-profit members Hudson Valley Ski Club and the Math & Physics Exploration Center will also be in attendance. Tickets cost $20 for Chamber members with advance purchase or are $25
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Weather policy
During the winter season, tune in to your local radio stations to find out if your Chamber committee meeting or event has been cancelled. If there are cancellations or delays for Poughkeepsie, Arlington, Wappingers, Hyde Park or Spackenkill schools, all committee meetings are cancelled with the exception of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors meetings. at the door. Non-members can attend for $30. To reserve your place, call 845-454-1700 ext. 1000 or visit dcrcoc.org.
Coat the community The annual Mid-Hudson Subaru Coat Drive will kick-off Saturday, November 10 at noon at the dealership, 1715 Route 9 in Wappingers Falls. Chamber members are asked to bring new or gently used coats to the Contact Breakfast on November 21. For more information, visit midhudsonsubaru.com A Fa m i l y A c c o u n t i n g p r a c t i c e Our family has been serving the Hudson Valley’s Accounting needs for the last 50 years.
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Think Local First Business Expo a success!