Bottom Line - November 2015 by DCRCOC Communications Team

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2015 ATHENA HONOREES PROFILED See bios on pages 7 - 10

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Contact Breakfast to feature 3 local school superintendents Myth and Reality.” Tickets to the breakfast are $25 in advance for members or $30 for walk-ins. Nonmembers may attend for $35. Call 845-4541700 ext. 1000 to RSVP or click on the “register” button in the event listing at dcrcoc.org. November’s Contact Breakfast is sponsored WILLIAMS by Sedore & C o mp a ny, CPAs. With offices in Poughkeepsie, Fishkill and Port Jervis, Sedore is a full-service CPA firm that provides accounting and consulting services to businesses, nonprofit organizations, municipalities and individuals in Dutchess, Orange,

Ulster, Putnam, Westchester and Rockland counties. For more about Sedore & Company, CPAs, call 845-485-5510 in Poughkeepsie, 845-897-1040 in Fishkill, or visit www.sedoreco.com. Small Business Saturday, coming up on November 28, will also be acknowledged at the breakfast. Small Business RYCHCIK Saturday is a campaign the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce partners with American Express to encourage people to shop in their own communities to support local businesses. The Chamber’s Nonprofit Committee will be recognized at

the event. This committee provides resources and opportunities for individuals in nonprofit and community service organizations to better utilize their Chamber membership and improve their effectiveness. The Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie and Legal Services of the Hudson Valley will have nonprofit WALKLEY tables at the breakfast. The Chamber’s Ambassador committee has partnered with Dutchess Outreach to collect canned and dry goods at the Contact Breakfast. There will be a box on the way into the breakfast at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel where

Enjoy after hours networking in southern Dutchess

ovember’s Business After Hours sponsored by N&S Supply will be held from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, November 12, at Hudson’s Ribs & Fish, 1099 Route 9, Fishkill. Unlike most Business After Hours, this one is scheduled on a Thursday. Both Chamber members and Business After Hours sponsored by

nonmembers are welcome at this networking event featuring complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. A fourth-generation family business, N&S Supply was founded by Louis Nussbickel during the Great Depression as a second-hand retail business called “Lou’s New and Used” that operated out of a small shed in Fishkill. As the business grew, Nussbickel recognized a need for the distribution of plumbing and heating supplies in the upstate New York market. In 1946, the business was incorporated as N&S Supply, which stands for Nussbickel & Sons. Over the years, N&S became a full-line HVAC distributor as well as adding four plumbing showrooms. The

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donations can be deposited. There will also be a collection box for cell phone recycling at the breakfast as part of the Chamber’s drive to benefit The Chamber Foundation, Inc. So if you have any old or outdated phones at home, bring them with you. The cell phone recycling effort is sponsored by Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. and Quality Environmental Solutions & Technologies, Inc.

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Member News.......................................11

Workforce news .....................................13

Foundation news ...................................15

company now has seven locations throughout the Hudson Valley and Southeastern Connecticut. To learn more about N&S Supply, call 845-896-6291 or visit www.nssup ply.com. Do you have old or obsolete cell phones cluttering your house? Bring them with you. November’s

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Business After Hours will be the last one to include a collection box for cell phone recycling as part of the Chamber’s drive to benefit The Chamber Foundation, Inc. The cell phone recycling effort is sponsored by Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. and Quality Environmental Solutions & Technologies, Inc.

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ant to know more about our local school districts and the challenges they face? Then consider attending the November Contact Breakfast from 7:30-9 a.m. Wednesday, November 18, which will feature talks by three local superintendents on a variety of education-related topics. Dr. Nicole Williams of the Poughkeepsie City School District will speak about, “Thinking Differently to Achieve Success and Doing Business with a School District.” Dr. Greer Rychcik of the Hyde Park School District will speak about shrinking enrollment and the impact/ opportunities for businesses and communities. Dr. Barbara Walkley of Beacon City School District will speak about “Common Core:

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Officers Joseph Bonura Jr., Chair ........................................Bonura Hospitality Group John Davies, 1st Vice Chair......................................................Riverside Bank Rita McPeck, 2nd Vice Chair ............................................................KeyBank Pierrette Ruhland, Treasurer ............................................... Red Cap Cleaners Jeffrey Senft, Secretary................................S & O Construction Services, Inc. Ori Brachfeld, Past Chair .......................................Dash Lock & Key Service Stephen E. Diamond, Of Counsel ...... Stenger, Roberts, Davis & Diamond LLP Directors Jan Dewey .....................................................................Poughkeepsie Journal Jennifer Dunn ...................State Farm Insurance - The Jen Dunn Agency, Inc. Ron Flaherty ........................................................TEG Federal Credit Union Bill Francis ....................................................Fortress Financial Advisory LLC Lauren Gillett....................................................................Chazen Companies Paul Hochenberg ... MidHudson Regional Hospital of Westchester Medical Center Dr. Christine Huebner Caridi .................................................. Marist College Kimberly Hunt Lee ..................................................... McCabe & Mack LLP William Lessner ............................................................Adams Fairacre Farms James Letterio Jr. ...................................................Sedore & Company, CPAs Patrick Moore...................................................... Antalek & Moore Insurance Michael Mullaney............................................. Hudson Cadillac Buick GMC Scott Pawenski .............................................................................EmbroidMe Stewart Petrovits.................................................Blacktop Maintenance Corp. David Ping .................................................................................Health Quest Vincent Ricotta ........................................ Mercedes-Benz of Wappingers Falls Mary Schoonmaker .......................................................................... TD Bank Mike Spinelli..........................................................................The Brake Shop Denise Doring VanBuren .................. Central Hudson Gas and Electric Corp. Jennifer Van Tuyl............................................................ Cuddy & Feder, LLP Tina Walz................................................................................... M & T Bank Tom Weddell................ Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Weddell LLP Eben Yager .............................................................. Hudson Valley Renegades Associate Board Members James Lentz ...........................................................TEG Federal Credit Union Daniel Lepore........................................................................ LCS Companies Chamber Staff Frank Castella Jr. ................................................................. President & CEO Audra B. Gerty.............................................Executive Vice President & CFO Rich Kleban .................................................... Senior Vice President & COO Pamela J. Balga................................................. Director of Member Relations Loren Hoffman ........................Communications and Marketing Coordinator Elena McPhee ........................................................... Director of Membership Josely Millington ............................................................ Assistant to the CFO Carrie Nealy ....................................................... Director of Member Services Chelsea Schwarze .......................................... Community Relations Specialist Angela Signor ..........................................................Director of Media Design Carmela Spreer ......................................................... Vice President of Events Workforce Development Center Staff Louise McLoughlin ....................... Vice President of Workforce Development Stephanie Seymour .................................... Director of Workforce Operations Maryann McKenzie ............................................... Director of Youth Services Elizabeth Kwant ................................................ Supervisor of Adult Programs Jesse Crisalli ................................................................ Director of Work Now Diane DeDominicis .................................... Director of Employment Services Margaret S. Inge..................................................Workforce Training Director Andre Richards...................................... Director of Youth Education Services Karen Williams..................................................................Work Now Mentor Career Action Center Staff Katrina Gobins.............................................Director of Career Action Center Kadiyah Lodge ..............................Assistant Director of Career Action Center The Chamber Foundation Staff Nicholas Shannon .............................................................. Executive Director Nancy DeWitt...................................................................................Associate Youth One Stop Staff Jessica Vitolano.................................................. Youth One Stop Coordinator Rosemary Grabowska ................................ Youth One Stop Services Specialist Rachel Bassett .................................................Youth One Stop Case Manager Dylan Miyoshi ................................................Youth One Stop Case Manager Ashley Wright..................................................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 33 Henry Street • Beacon, NY 12508 845-454-1700 • Fax: 845-454-1702 The Bottom Line • Volume 32 • Number 11 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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Be grateful – and think local first

t’s that time of year when we tend to cultivate a sense of gratitude as we pause to reflect on the year drawing to a close. One important thing to be grateful for is our vibrant local business community and the strong ties the Chamber helps forge between our members. The Chamber’s many events – be they networking activities, expos or specialized trainings – all offer local businesses excellent opportunities to develop partnerships with each other and spread the word about the great products and services they

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR:

Joseph Bonura Jr.

provide. Membership only expands on how the Chamber can help us do business better by increasing our members’ exposure and reach throughout the community. We are privileged to live in a beautiful part of the country full of world-class tourist destina-

tions, restaurants, shops and historic sites. From our unique pedestrian park, The Walkway Over the Hudson, and network of rail trails to our Revolutionary War sites and historic homes, our area is steeped in history and exquisite natural views that draw visitors from around the country. Let’s remember how lucky we are to be doing business here in the Hudson Valley as we give thanks and remember that it’s always a pleasure to Think Local First when you’re part of this community.

Small Business Partner of the Month

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Zounds Hearing of Dutchess provides hearing-aid services. They offer a free hearing exam and work with you to provide better hearing for better living. The Chamber’s Small Business Partner of the Month offers small businesses with 12 employees or fewer direct advertising to members and the community through print, electronic and radio media. If you are interested in this program, contact Carrie at 845-454-1700 ext. 1012.

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Events coming up for Hudson Valley Young Professionals From 5:30-7 p.m. on Monday, November 16, at the Chamberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offices on the fourth floor at One Civic Center Plaza in Poughkeepsie, the Hudson Valley Young Professionals Advisory Council will hold a meet-and-greet event. This informal meeting is an opportunity for new and prospective members to learn about the mission and strategy of the Hudson Valley Young Professionals and how they can get involved. With questions or to register for any of these events, call 845-4541700 ext. 1000. Questions may also be emailed to hvyp@dcrcoc.org. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Young professionals are the

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tee. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Hudson Valley Young Professionals are a group that is uniquely aligned to do just that. Our upcoming events are geared toward

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have so many events this fall,â&#x20AC;? said Chelsea Schwarze, a recent college graduate and the Chamberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community Relations Specialist who recently joined the committee. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m looking forward to meeting and interacting with other young professionals as we learn from others with greater experience.â&#x20AC;? Since 2007, the Hudson Valley Young Professionals have worked to provide local young professionals with opportunities to learn, lead, grow personally and professionally, network effectively and give back to the community. The Hudson Valley Young Professionals have since grown to more than 1,200 members in the Hudson Valley region. For more information, visit www.hvyp.org

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Message from the

Chamber President Frank Castella Jr.

Holiday shopping? Go local on Small Business Saturday

t’s November, and that means the start of the holiday season is near. As you get ready to hit the stores to find what you need for your seasonal celebrations, please remember to Think Local First. Our Hudson Valley merchants have practically everything you could possibly want – whether it’s gifts, décor, culinary creations or more. So don’t just go online. It might seem easier to handle your gift giving with a few swift clicks in cyberspace, but there might be something even more unique and special right here in your own back yard. Best of all, when you shop local, your tax dollars go back into your own community, which benefits everyone who lives here in the long run. When the local economy is thriving, local organizations, government and the overall community are stronger and more vibrant. That’s the principle behind Small Business Saturday, coming up this year on November 28. The day after Black Friday, Small Business Saturday is a great a time to participate in your local community by hit-

ting the shops and utilizing the services within a short distance of your home. The Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce has partnered with American Express in promoting Small Business Saturday every year since the campaign’s launch in 2010. Last year, more than 1,500 neighborhoods participated in Small Business Saturday, generating more than $5.5 billion in economic impact. If you want to get involved locally, visit dcrcoc.org/ shopsmall and let us know. We’ll send you a promotional package and key information on how to get the most out of Small Business Saturday. To learn more about the national movement, visit ShopSmall. com. I hope you’ll take the time to get acquainted with your local businesses on Small Business Saturday and every day. It’s another great way to Think Local First! Sincerely,

Frank M. Castella Jr. President & CEO

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Tour set at cloud computing center

here is more to cloud computing than servers and bandwidth. Find out why at November’s Business Education Seminar, which will be a tour of Marist College’s Cloud Computing and Analytics Center at 3399 North Road in Poughkeepsie from 8-10 a.m. Thursday, November 18. The center helps businesses, entrepreneurs and researchers access and explore cutting-edge software and hardware technologies while

working with their team of experts to gain and maintain a competitive advantage. Reservations may be made online, by calling the Chamber office at 845-454-1700, ext. 1000, or emailing chelsea@dcrcoc.org. The Business Education Seminars are sponsored by Stenger, Roberts, Davis & Diamond, LLP. With a track record of success as litigators and negotiators, the firm has deep experience in matters of personal

injury, elder and estate law, family law, criminal defense and more. One of the largest firms in Dutchess County, its members practice in state and federal courts throughout New York. To learn more, visit www.srddlaw.com

Business Education Seminar Sponsored by:

Build your network at timed event

hamber Connections will be held on Tuesday, December 1, at Paintbrushes & Party, 702 Freedom Plains Road in Poughkeepsie. It is a speednetworking event that allows 40 business professionals, each from a different industry, to get acquainted and cultivate professional relation-

ships. Attendees deliver strategic two-minute promotional pitches to all participants. Make sure to bring plenty of business cards and be ready to talk about your business. This is a timed event and begins at 4 p.m. Please arrive earlier if you would like to do some extra networking. There is no cost to attend,

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but reservations are required. Call 845-454-1700 ext. 1000 to reserve a spot. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres will be available, along with a cash bar, thanks to our sponsor, Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union. Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union serves people and businesses located in the Hudson Valley; specifically, members live, work, worship, attend school, or volunteer in Dutchess, Ulster, Orange or Putnam counties. Call them at 845463-3011 or visit www.hvfcu.org.

A Special Thank You To Our 2015 Corporate Sponsors LEADERS:

PARTNERS: Bonura Hospitality Group • COBESO, Inc. • DCH Wappingers Falls Toyota Hudson Valley Audio Visual • Integrated Enterprise Solutions, Inc. • M&T Bank Quality Environmental Solutions & Technologies, Inc. • Rose & Kiernan, Inc. SUPPORTERS: EmbroidMe • Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union • Hudson Valley Renegades LCS Companies • Marshall & Sterling Insurance • Meyer Contracting • N&S Supply Orange County Trust Company • Rhinebeck Bank • Riverside Bank – A Division of Salisbury Bank Stenger, Roberts, Davis & Diamond, LLP • TD Bank • TEG Federal Credit Union Timothy P. Doyle Funeral Home • Ulster Savings Bank Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Weddell LLP, CPAs MEDIA PARTNERS: Fox Radio • HVNN.com • iHeartMedia • Media 276 • Poughkeepsie Journal Radio Woodstock 100.1 • Townsquare Media COMMUNITY PARTNERS: Associa New York • Dutchess County Department of Community and Family Services Iseman, Cunningham, Riester & Hyde, LLP

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Monday, November 2

HVYP: CEO Chat 5 - 7 p.m. Marist Boathouse Marist College, Route 9 Poughkeepsie

The Hudson Valley Young Professionals will host a chat with Dutchess Community College President Dr. Pamela Edington. Sponsored by Hudson Cadillac Buick GMC

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Wednesday, November 18

5 - 7 p.m. Hudsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ribs & Fish 1099 Route 9, Fishkill

7:30 - 9 a.m. Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel 40 Civic Center Plaza Poughkeepsie

The Chamberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s monthly networking event. Complimentary hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres and cash bar. The Chamber will have a box to collect cell phones for recycling to benefit The Chamber Foundation, Inc. The recycling effort is sponsored by Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. and Quality Environmental Solutions & Technologies, Inc. Sponsored by N&S Supply

Monday, November 16

HVYP: Advisory Meet and Greet

5:30 - 7 p.m. Chamber Conference Room 1 Civic Center Plaza, 4th Floor Poughkeepsie An informal meeting and discussion with the Hudson Valley Young Professional Advisory Council to learn about HVYPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission and strategy.

Contact Breakfast

Superintendantsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Breakfast speakers: Dr. Nicole Williams of Poughkeepsie City School District, Dr. Greer Rychcik of Hyde Park School District and Dr. Barbara Walkley of Beacon City School District. Sponsored by Sedore and Company, CPAs

Thursday, November 19

ATHENA Awards Reception

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Tuesday, December 1

Chamber Connections

5 - 8 p.m. Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel 40 Civic Center Plaza Poughkeepsie

Join The Chamber Foundation, Inc., to celebrate the 2015 ATHENA award recipients. The reception will feature a keynote address from Kathrine Switzer, the first woman to run in the Boston Marathon.

4 - 6 p.m. Paintbrushes & Party 702 Freedom Plains Road Poughkeepsie

A speed-networking event. Complimentary hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres will be served, and there will be a cash bar. Sponsored by Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union

Thursday, November 19

Business Education Seminar/Tour

8 - 10 a.m. Marist Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cloud Computing & Analytics Center 3399 North Road Poughkeepsie

Tour Marist Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Computing and Analytics Center and learn how it can help your business. Refreshments will be provided. Sponsored by Stenger, Roberts, Davis & Diamond, LLP

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New gaming option has a PC feel he holidays will be here before we know it, so if you are like some of the people who like to start their shopping early, the Alieanware Steam Machine might find its way on your shopping list for that gamer in your life. Imagine a gaming console with the internal makings of a true PC with a pre-loaded library of 1,000 games, interface your favorite gamer already has used and loves, complete with a new controller and all costing you less than the latest iPhone. The system uses a Linux based game store and OS; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also built

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a year behind its original release date, but the company took it on as a major goal to give players the PC-like precision and control they need. Despite the fact that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s taken on the popular Xboxstyle design, the controller has a definite learning curve, and some games will simply play better with a gamepad. You even have the option of a serious list of settings that allow you to change the behavior of various buttons for better playing. The system should be available before Thanksgiving, so if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re getting a jump on your shopping, this will be right on time if you think the gamer in your life is ready for a new challenge. This article was provided by Jaime Butler, business development specialist at Integrated Enterprise Solutions, Inc. For more information about IES, visit www.ies-ny. com or call 845-226-9983.

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NOVEMBER 2015 Wappingers Falls Join us to celebrate the grand opening. Refreshments will be provided.

UPCOMING

RIBBON CUTTINGS Thursday, October 29

Renaissance Rehabilitation & Nursing Care Center Noon 4975 Albany Post Road Staatsburg

Join us to celebrate the opening of the new rehabilitation center. Refreshments will be provided.

Tuesday, November 3

Verizon Wireless Premium Retailer at Wireless Icon Noon 1839 South Road

Wednesday, November 4

National Business Equipment

Noon 500 Aaron Court Kingston

Join us to celebrate the grand opening of the new Kingston office and technology center. Refreshments, door prizes and product demos will be provided. Special discounts to all Chamber members.

Friday, November 6

DCH Wappingers Falls Toyota 11 a.m. 1349 Route 9 Wappingers Falls

Join us to officially celebrate the newly renovated showroom and service department.

Friday, November 6

Forté Capital, LLC 1 p.m. Courtyard by Marriott 2641 South Road Poughkeepsie

Join us to celebrate Forté Capital’s one-year anniversary as a member of the Chamber, hosted by Courtyard by Marriott, Poughkeepsie. Refreshments will be provided.

Tuesday, November 10

BetterU Program

11 a.m. Gold’s Gym 258 Titusville Road, Poughkeepsie Join us to celebrate the BetterU Program kickoff with the American Heart Association at Gold’s Gym. Refreshments will be provided.

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Wednesday, November 11

Pulse MD Urgent Care

4 p.m. 900 Route 376, Suite H Wappingers Falls

Join us to celebrate the new location. Refreshments will be provided.

Join us to celebrate the grand opening of the medical aesthetics and occupational health services. Refreshments will be provided.

Tuesday, November 10

Thursday, December 3

Brooklyn Brothers Northwestern Mutual (Alex Tronco) Clothing 4 p.m. 2515 South Road Poughkeepsie Join us to celebrate the grand opening. Refreshments will be

4 p.m. 4274 Albany Post Road Hyde Park

Join us to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Brooklyn Brothers Clothing with the Chamber. Refreshments will be provided.

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2015 ATHENA Awards® Honorees

Dana Diorio-Casey LNHA, LMSW, MA

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ATHENA Awards® Reception Thursday, November 19, 2015 5 - 8 p.m. Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel

Dana Diorio-Casey LNHA, LMSW, MA, is the administrator for The Pines at Poughkeepsie, Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation and provides operational oversight for the Pines at Heartwood, an assisted living program in Troy. Dana began her career as a social work intern in an adult home where she discovered her passion for working with the elderly. Under her guidance, DIORIO-CASEY The Pines at Poughkeepsie has been recognized for its superior care by the Poughkeepsie Journal and U.S. News and World Report. In 2008, Dana was honored with a Forty Under 40 Shaker Award from the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce. In 2009, The Orange County Chamber of Commerce honored her as a Rising Star. In 2010, the American College of Healthcare Administrators recognized Dana as New Administrator of the Year. National Healthcare Associates named her Administrator of the Year in 2013. Dana has received five innovative practice awards from the New York Health Care Facilities Association. She is part of the Hudson Valley Care Transitions Coalition, The Taconic Community Based Integrated Delivery System, The Hudson Valley Homecare Coalition, The Ambassador Committee for the Vassar Foundation, Arlington Rotary, board member for NYSHFA and co-founder of Elderact. She supports an internship program for Marist, Dutchess, Fordham, Hunter, Adelphi and BOCES students. Dana has a master’s degree in social work and a master’s degree in sociology. She is a licensed master social worker and a licensed nursing home administrator. Dana is a wife and mother of three children.

Jeffery Fox, Ph.D. Abilities First, Inc.

Since 2013, Jeffery Fox, Ph.D., has been the chief executive officer of Abilities First, Inc., which has provided service, support and advocacy for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities for more than 50 years. Jeffery began serving people with disabilities at 14, when he started volunteering as a companion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. He found his calling in leaderFOX ship, recognizing that truly effective leadership requires environments where people are acknowledged for their talents and empowered to use them. Jeffery earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the State University of New York at Buffalo and held a variety of jobs in the intellectual and developmental disabilities service industry. He earned a doctorate in educational psychology, also from SUNY Buffalo, and entered the world of executive management as the chief operating officer for Autism Services, Inc. Jeffery was also an adjunct professor at SUNY Buffalo, teaching courses in human development, foundations of education, statistics and research methods. He is a member of the research team at the Institute for Autism Research at Canisius College. He lives with his wife and two daughters in the Hudson Valley.

Carla Goldstein Omega Institute for Holistic Studies

Carla Goldstein, JD, is a pioneer in women’s leadership with 25 years of public policy experience on issues related to women’s rights, poverty, sustainability and social justice. She is chief external affairs officer at the Omega

Institute for Holistic Studies and cofounder of the Omega Women’s Leadership Center. Before joining Omega, Carla was vice president for public affairs at Planned Parenthood of New York City, where she directed the agency’s advocacy and strategic communications. Before that, Carla worked for the speaker of the New York City Council, advocating for the council before the state and national government for federal funding and legislation. F o r eight years at CUNY Queens College, C a r l a taught “Law and Social Justice,” a GOLDSTEIN class designed to empower students to be advocates for progressive social change. She is now part of the core faculty for the Omega Women’s Leadership Center. Carla writes, teaches and speaks about applying holistic principles in our everyday lives. She is a guest commentator for WAMC’s “51%” show, a columnist for Feminist.com, and blogs on Huffington Post and MomsRising.org. Carla also advises organizations on new ways of thinking about social change. Carla is a regular contributor to International Women’s Day events and an involved parent in the Rhinebeck school system.

funds for homeowners, acting as a liaison for the City of Poughkeepsie School District and advocating for seniors and children. She was a trustee for Dutchess Community College and a past member of the United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region’s advisory board. She is active with Catharine Street Community Center, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Iota Pi Zeta Chapter, the American Association of University Women, Hudson River Psychiatric Center and the Mid-Hudson Valley Habitat for Humanity. Penny has received awards including 101 Black Women Certificate of Empowerment, Martin Luther King Award, Christ Theological Seminary Life Achievement Award, Poughkeepsie Neighborhood Club Award, Cambridge Who’s Who Professional of the Year, Fordham University Social Work Award, The Marist College President’s Award, the Northeastern Federation of Women’s Club Inc., the Distinguished Citizen Award, the Black Achievement in Civil Rights Award and the Attorney General Community Service Award. She is a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church where she serves as a trustee. Penny put herself through college and graduate school, becoming a licensed social worker with a bachelor’s degree from Empire State University and a master’s degree in social work from Fordham University.

Perrinella F. (Penny) Lewis

Lara Litchfield-Kimber

Social worker Perrinella F. (Penny) Lewis is social worker in the Poughkeepsie City School District and Office of Human Resources with 23 years of experience. A councilwoman for the City of Poughk e e p s i e ’s 5th Ward, Penny has expertise in managing budgets, raising LEWIS emergency

Lara came to the Hudson Valley in 2012 to be the executive director of the Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum, rebuilding the museum’s staff and board, raising funds, i mprov i ng the building and overhauling its exhibits and programs. It is now a vibrant LITCHFIELDKIMBER hands-on

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learning environment. where annual attendance has doubled to more than 50,000. Lara also created a formal partnership with the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C., and developed a comprehensive school readiness initiative. MidHudson Children’s Museum created a collaborative network among Poughkeepsie’s innercity Pre-K programs. Now, every child enrolled in a Pre-K program through Poughkeepsie Head Start, Universal Pre-K or Catharine Street Community Center visits the museum for free field trips and receives free family museum memberships. Under Lara’s leadership, the museum has been honored by Dutchess Tourism, Inc., with its 2015 Family Entertainment Award of Distinction, and was recognized as a 2015 Non-Profit Spotlight Award winner by the United Way of the DutchessOrange Region. In 2015, she received a Headliner Award for Leadership and Community from the Chamber. She serves on the steering committee of the Dutchess County Coalition of Nonprofits and the Astor Head Start Policy Council. Lara received her bachelor’s degree from Amherst College and her master’s degree from Cornell University. Trained as a plant pathologist, Lara started Fertile Minds, Inc., an informal science education-consulting group. She made the leap to higher-education fundraising at Cornell University. At Cornell, and later as director of development at Wells College, Lara solidified her expertise in strategic planning, resource development, mentorship and organizational transformation. Lara is a single mother of two – Colden, 19, and Ana, 13.

rience mentoring and teaching high school and college students and professionals. She partners with The Arc of Dutchess, Abilities First, BOCES and the Poughkeepsie Children’s Home to offer vocational training at Adams. In 2010, Gaye was the chairwoman of the Board of Directors for the Dutchess MALLET County Regional Chamber of Commerce and was instrumental in its consolidation with the Greater Southern Dutchess Chamber. Following the consolidation, she was re-elected chairwoman of the board, where she served for nine years. She now serves on the Legislative Action Committee. She served eight years on the board and executive board for the Mid-Hudson Civic Center and McCann Ice Arena and was involved in its consolidation with Ice Time in Newburgh. Gaye has been involved with United Way of Dutchess-Orange Region for 15 years and is chairwoman of its Campaign Leadership Team. She is on the Foundation Board for Vassar-Warner Home and is board president for Mill Street Loft Arts. In 2004, Gaye went on a mission to Africa. She serves as a Sunday school teacher at Freedom Plains United Presbyterian Church, where she also served three years on the Elder Board. Gaye earned a bachelor’s degree in education from The King’s College and a master’s degree in human resource management from Mercy College.

Gaye Mallet

Boys & Girls Clubs of Town of Wallkill, Inc.

For 18 years, Gaye Mallet has been human resources director of Adams Fairacre Farms, Inc., which has grown 75 percent since she started and now employs more than 1,100 people. Gaye has 34 years of expe-

A lifelong Dutchess County resident who lives in Millbrook, Lori began her career working with at-risk youth and families. This October, she became executive director of the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Town of Wallkill, serving northern Or-

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Lori Rivenburgh

ange and Sullivan counties. Formerly she was executive director of Women’s Support Services, a domestic violence intervention and prevention agency in Connecticut, which has been recognized as a model service provider under her leadership. Fundraising proceeds have risen 75 percent, enabling the creation of a RIVENBURGH permanent endowment. She has volunteered at Rebuilding Together, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Dutchess County, Children’s Services Council and Children’s Providers Committee. She was also a board member for the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence, a committee member of the Connecticut Domestic Violence Fatality Review Committee and chair of the Near Fatality Review Subcommittee. Lori has a master’s degree in counseling and community psychology from Marist College.

Rev. Luader Smith House of Hope

The Rev. Luader Smith is the founder and executive director of Hudson Valley House of Hope, a shelter for domestic violence victims and their children. The 14-bed, 24-hour facility provides emergency shelter, crisis inter vention and SMITH counseling. Lu a d e r founded Hudson Valley House of Hope in memory of her sister, Brenda, who was a domestic abuse victim who died at 45. At Hudson Valley House of Hope, Luader is responsible for day-to-day operations, program development and implementation, sustainability, staff training and supervision. She directs services, advocacy, financial ac-

countability and grantwriting. She is a member of the New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Dutchess County Steering Committee, the Coalition Against Domestic Violence And Sexual Assault and the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce. Luader also worked in business banking and served in the Army from 1980-86. She has received numerous awards. She also co-authored and produced the play “There Is Hope,” based on the life of her sister. She attended Copiah Lincoln Community College in Mississippi and Dutchess Community College in Poughkeepsie. Luader lives in Fishkill with her husband, Julius P. Smith. They have two adult children.

Marjorie Smith Marjorie Smith is a member of the Board of Directors for Grace Smith House. Now retired, she was a prosecutor in the office of Dutchess County District Attorney William Grady for more than 30 years handling and overseeing the prosecution of cases involving domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, child pornography and homicide. As a prosecutor, Marjorie began the Special Victims Bureau, which evolved into a team of senior prosecutors and domestic violence outreach workers working with service providers and police to help victims obtain safety and hold offenders accountable. She worked to establish the Dutchess County SMITH SAFE (Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner) Program to make forensic nurse examiners available for all crimes, including domestic violence and child abuse. She helped found the Office of the Medical Examiner and co-wrote sex-offender sentencing guidelines. She remains a member of the Dutchess County Legislature’s Citizens Advisory Committee on Domestic Violence, which has

issued many recommendations leading to new state and local laws. For many years, she taught through the New York Prosecutors Training Institute. She also did trainings for the District Attorneys Association of the State of New York, the New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault, local police agencies and Marist, Bard and Vassar college groups. A Pleasant Valley native, Marjorie is a graduate of Dutchess Community College. She graduated from SUNY Albany and from Albany Law School cum laude in 1981. She was named a “Woman of Grace” by Grace Smith House in 2007 and honored by the Dutchess County Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence in 2000 and the YWCA Salute to Women in 1997.

Karen Zobel LNHA, LCSW

Community at Brookmeade Karen Zobel, LNHA, LCSW, is the CEO/Administrator for The Community at Brookmeade in Rhinebeck. Karen is proud of her Middle Eastern heritage and the support and guidance she received from her family. Her father’s career in the mental health field inspired her to enter the human services field. Her mother was also a role model as she grew to become a strong and independent woman. Now her two daughters continue the family tradition – talking and reading ZOBEL to, playing games with and serving residents of The Baptist Home. Karen attended Dutchess Community College and Marist College and received her master’s degree in social work from Fordham University. A lifelong Dutchess County resident, she lives in Hyde Park with her husband, Aaron, and three children.

ATHENA Adult Scholarship

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ATHENA Award® Program

roceeds from the 2015 ATHENA programs benefit The Chamber Foundation’s ATHENA Adult Scholarship. Established by The Chamber Foundation to encourage increased leadership roles for women in our community, this scholarship is available to any female who lives, works or volunteers in Dutchess County, has been out of high school for at least five years, and is pursuing education at an accredited Mid-Hudson Valley college, university or trade school or through an accredited online educational program while maintaining residency in Dutchess County. (Mid-Hudson is defined as Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange and Ulster counties.) The scholarship is a one-time award, and is not renewable. The 2015 ATHENA Adult Scholarship will be awarded on Thursday, November 19 at the ATHENA Awards Reception.

2014 ATHENA Adult Scholarship recipient, Heather Hines

he ATHENA Award® Program celebrated nationally and internationally recognizes individuals for professional excellence, for providing valuable service to their community and for assisting women in their attainment of professional goals and leadership skills. By honoring exceptional leaders, the ATHENA Award® Program fulfills the ATHENA mission of supporting, developing and honoring women leaders, inspiring women to achieve their full potential — creating balance in leadership worldwide. Established in 1982 in Lansing, Michigan, the program is now administered from its Chicago, Illinois headquarters and boasts more than 300 active communities in the United States, Canada, China, Russia and the United Kingdom. More than 5,000 individuals representing a wide variety of professions and businesses have received the ATHENA Award. Presented by local host organizations in partnership with ATHENA’s national underwriters, local businesses and individual sponsors the award practically demonstrates the quote from Plato, “What is honored in a country will be cultivated there.”

International ATHENA Award®

In 1994, the ATHENA Foundation Board of Directors established the International ATHENA Award. Presented to an individual each year at the International ATHENA Leadership Conference, this award honors individuals based on the following criteria:

From left, the 2013 ATHENA Award honorees: Linda G. Campbell, Lisa M. Cathie, Sue Sywetz Sullivan, Michelle Martin, Gertrude O’Sullivan, Ellen L. Baker, Steven J. Chickery, Angelline Smalls, Natalie Borquist, Kelly Outwater and Peter Maher pictured with former Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Charlie North.

International ATHENA Award® Criteria

1. The individual has achieved the highest degree of professional excellence. 2. The individual has assisted women in reaching their potential. 3. The individual’s body of work has had a national or international impact. International Recipients are not chosen from the pool of ATHENA Award Recipients recognized by local communities during a particular year, but rather are selected based on their level of national or international influence and prominence.

The recipient of the 2013 ATHENA Award®, Steven J. Chickery

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Program offers U.S. veterans benefits

Are you or do you know a U.S. veteran who lives in Dutchess County? The Dutchess County Clerk’s Office and the county Division of Veterans’ Services offer the Return the FAVOR (Find and Assist a Veteran of Record) program. Return the FAVOR is a county-wide and year-round program. Any honorably discharged veteran residing in Dutchess County may obtain their FAVORcard by bringing his or her Military Separation Papers indicating their full-time active duty service to the Division of Veterans Services Office at 85 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 105, Poughkeepsie. After processing, veterans can obtain their official cards from the County Clerk’s Office, 22 Market St., Poughkeepsie. There is no cost to sign up for the card. The card also entitles veterans to one hour of free parking in the lot adjacent to the County Of-

Dutchess SPCA names new executive director

Dutchess County SPCA has named Hope Gamble its new executive director. Gamble most recently worked as executive director at the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation. During her tenure at Southampton, Gamble supervised an adoption program that resulted in the adoption of more than 1,200 animals annually. She worked closely with shelter staff, local businesses, veterinarians and animal control officers to create successful adoption, training, behavior and education programs.

Bubble Sports named ‘Best New Workout’

Highlighting a unique offering held at Gold’s Gym in LaGrange, Bubble Sports Hudson Valley was named the “Best New Workout” in Hudson Valley Magazine’s 2015 Best of the Hudson Valley feature. Bubble Sports Hudson Valley is located at The Net, inside Gold’s Gym’s LaGrange facility, 258 Titusville Road, Poughkeepsie, and invites participants to get inside a huge 20-pound plastic bubble and strap in to play a variety of games. To learn more, follow Bubble Sports Hudson Valley on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bub blesportshudsonvalley or email BubbleSportsHV@gmail.com.

Credit union names new officer, gets recognition

• Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union announced recently that Rosie Giammatteo has been named business loan officer.

In her new role, Giammatteo will deliver the credit union’s commercial loan programs to businesses throughout Dutchess County. A Dutchess County resident, Giammatteo has more than 13 years of experience in the financial services industry and has been a fixture in the Hudson Valley business market. Most recently, she was a business development officer in commercial lending at Ulster Savings Bank. • Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union was recently named one of The Principal 10 Best Companies for Employee Financial Security. Along with the award, The Principal awards a donation to a charity selected by each winning company. Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union chose Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress to receive the $2,500 donation in honor of its 50th anniversary as a regional research and policy organization. Learn more about The Principal 10 Best Companies for Employee Financial Security at www. principal.com/10best.

Art exhibit at Ulster Savings’ Gardiner branch

Ulster Savings Bank is hosting an art exhibit at its 2201 Route 44/55, Gardiner branch of paintings by Howard Miller that will be on display through November 19. For more information con-

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Zimmer Brothers opens Rhinebeck boutique

Zimmer Brothers, the Hudson Valley’s leading jeweler since 1893, in September announced the opening of its second location, Zimmer Brothers Boutique at 6402 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck. Visit Zimmer Brothers at www.zimmerbrothers.com for more information or follow them on Facebook at www.facebook. com/zimmerbrothers.

Poughkeepsie Day School to host Mini Maker Faire

Poughkeepsie Day School invites all makers, vendors and sponsors to participate in the second annual Poughkeepsie Mini Maker Faire set from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, November 14, at Poughkeepsie Day School. Non-commercial maker space is free. If you are a commercial maker or crafter and want to sell at the faire, there is a fee of $40 for members of the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce or $50 for nonmembers. Multiple sponsorship levels are available. Chamber members will receive a 20 percent discount on all sponsor packages. Chamber member organizations and their families can receive a 20 percent discount on advance tickets using the promotional code “chambermakes.”

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2678 South Road, Suite 104 Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Phone: 845-345-8756 Email: danielle.pecoraro@ geodis.com Web: www.geodis.com Contact: Danielle Pecoraro Supply chain and logistics company.

MAGAZINES & PUBLICATIONS Luminary Media

314 Wall St. Kingston, NY 12401 Phone: 845-334-8600 Fax: 845-334-8610 Email: samm@luminarymedia.com Web: www.luminarymedia.com Contact: Samantha Liotta Publishers of Chronogram magazine and custom publishers of magazines, guides, directories, calendars and online content for clients throughout Dutchess County and beyond.

MARKETING SERVICES

NONPROFITS

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In Flight, Inc.

98 Hurley Road Salt Point, NY 12578 Phone: 845-835-6060 Email: ksiegrist@inflightinc.org Web: www.inflightinc.org Contact: Kimberly Siegrist Provide service for the developmentally disabled including group homes.

OFFICE SUPPORT & SERVICES

Daybreak Virtual Staffing

Studio at Crystal’s Closet 1081 Route 55 LaGrangeville, NY 12540 Phone: 845-471-4700 Fax: 845-224-7508 Email: info@crystalscloset.com Web: www.crystalscloset.com Contact: Belinda Wilkinson

SPORTS & RECREATION The Gravity Vault

Poughkeepsie, NY Phone: 845-453-3305 Email: mark.davidson@ P.O. Box 161 gravityvault.com Esopus, NY 12429 Web: www.gravityvault.com Phone: 845-790-2900 Fax: 888-510-0887 Contact: Mark Davidson Email: jmehl@daybreakvirtual.com The Gravity Vault Indoor Rock Web: www.daybreakvirtual.com Gyms are facilities where anyone Contact: Jeff Mehl can join us to experience the DayBreak provides American exciting sport of rock climbing in a based, off-site secretarial, clerical fun and welcoming environment. and administrative support for small business owners.

NY Workspaces

1131 Route 55 LaGrangeville, NY 12540 Phone: 914-218-8983 Email: alan@nyworkspaces.com Web: www.nyworkspaces.com Contact: Alan Antin Private, co-working and virtual office services.

RESTAURANT/CATERING Chateau Beacon

37 Lamplight St. Beacon, NY 12508 Phone: 845-521-2297 Email: melissa@chateau beacon.com Web: www.chateaubeacon.com Contact: Melissa Evwiehor

RETAIL

Verizon Wireless Page One Marketing, LLC Premium Retailer 22 Evan Court at Wireless Icon Fishkill, NY 12524 Phone: 845-204-9490 Fax: 845-204-9491 Email: jim@page1search results.com Web: www.page1searchresults.com Contact: Jim Rothstein

phone repair, accessories and payment center.

1839 South Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 Phone: 845-297-0601 Email: wirelessicon1@gmail.com Web: www.wirelessicon.com Contact: Raj Singh Verizon cellular retail, cell

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TRAVEL AGENCIES

Cruise Planners – David C. Wickers & Yanire Wickers

12 Fowlerhouse Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 Phone: 845-297-0344 Fax: 845-297-0344 Email: dwickers@cruise planners.com Web: www.wickerstravel.com Contact: David Wickers Full-service travel agency offering great values for cruises, land tours, all-inclusive resorts, and more. Travel experiences available to couples, families, single travelers, groups, reunions, clubs, associations and corporate travel.

WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES Zero to Go

72 Maple St. Beacon, NY 12508 Phone: 845-337-0375 Email: info@zerotogo.org Web: www.zerotogo.org Contact: Sarah Womer Zero to Go is an educationbased waste management company focused on composting and recycling.

WWW.CHAMBERFDN.ORG NOVEMBER 2015

THE CHAMBER FOUNDATION, INC.

Internships are excellent opportunities for youth to explore careers

ach year, Youth Leadership is proud to give our career, education and life skills students – also known as Track Two students – the opportunity to participate in a 20-hour internship in an industry of choice. An internship experience is one that many high school students never get the opportunity to participate in and can prove beneficial on many levels: • First, it gives the student real-life work experience not only in a field of interest, but also in a workplace and professional setting. • Second, it broadens thinking and creates networking and mentorship opportunities between students and internship hosts. • Finally, and most importantly, it allows each student to decide if this is a field he/she would like

Nicholas Shannon

Executive Director

to continue with, or if the career is not what he/she thought it to be. In the long run, this experience can help students focus on education choices, saving time and money for themselves and their families. Having built positive relationships with many businesses, we have a strong network of career hosts to turn to. However, each year, we find certain career industries difficult to place. The medical field is always a popular choice among students, but is often the

hardest to place due to HIPAA privacy rules. Forensics and teaching are difficult as well. As we continue to search for internship opportunities, we ask internship hosts in these industries to think outside the box and see how the student can best experience the career field without compromising industry regulations. For instance, maybe the student who is interested in nursing will not be able to work in a patient care area, but maybe he/she can work in the front office and see the medical field from this perspective. If you or someone you know is in or connected with a local business in any of these fields and thinks an internship is possible, please contact Nancy DeWitt at The Chamber Foundation at 845454-1700 ext. 1025. If you feel you might be able to host a student in

a different field of interest, please reach out to Nancy as well. Internship hours are set up between the host and student at a schedule that is convenient for both and can be spread out over a few months with completion deadline not until April 15.

We have often heard that internship hosts not only gave a young person an opportunity, but also brought the host’s workplace together to support the student in his or her learning experience. Please consider hosting a Youth Leadership student.

Youth Leadership student Liam Ollive, second from right, stands with staff at Shero Design, Inc.

THE CHAMBER FOUNDATION, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6 12:30 - 4 P.M.

Foundation has new logo

The Chamber Foundation, Inc., has an updated look to better capture its mission of developing future leaders today. Keep up with the latest Foundation happenings at chamberFDN.org.

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JOIN US FOR A DAY OF FOOTBALL, WINGS, BEER AND FUN! Casual atmosphere, prizes, games and music! $30/per person, includes food and unlimited draft beer (domestic tap)

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