NOVEMBER 2017
DUTCHESS COUNTY REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
2017 ATHENA HONOREES PROFILED See bios on pages 7 - 10
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Cricket Valley project manager to speak at breakfast
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oseph Collins, Project Manager where technology and innovation and Principal Vice President for are being applied and will outline Bechtel Infrastructure & Power Bechtel’s approach to the sustainCorporation, will speak at the ability of local communities as next Contact Breakfast on part of the project’s execution, Wednesday, November 15. The breakfast, which starts at 7:30 a.m., will be held at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel & Conference Center. Following a brief summary of Bechtel and its customers Advanced Power and Cricket as well as how Valley Energy, the company Collins will give a utilizes diverdetailed descripsity to support tion of the Cricket Joseph Collins this project Valley Energy and the busiCenter – a natural gas-fired pow- ness’ overall success. er plant proposed for Dover. The RBT CPAs, LLP proudly sponpresentation will highlight areas sors this breakfast. RBT believes
customer service is more than just a catchphrase. It forms the core of their business and is the driving force for finding new and reliable accounting and consulting solutions for their clients. With offices in Poughkeepsie, Fishkill, and Port Jervis, RBT is a full-service CPA firm providing accounting and consulting services to businesses, nonprofits, municipalities, and individuals in Dutchess, Orange, Ulster, Putnam, Westchester and
Rockland counties. With more than 30 years of experience, they provide customers with reliable strategies and solutions to achieve their goals. To learn more visit rbtcpas.com. Representatives from Dutchess County Historical Society, Kiwanis Club of Poughkeepsie, Inc., and Mid-Hudson Workshop for the Disabled, Inc. will also be in attendance. Donations of nonperishable food items are also ap-
Contact Breakfast sponsored by
preciated as part of the Member Ambassador’s ongoing food drive to benefit the Workforce Development Center. Following the breakfast, the Nonprofit Committee will present a seminar on “Building Your Nonprofit Board – Helping your board work more effectively.” Read more on Page 3. Tickets to the breakfast are $25 for members in advance or $30 for walk-ins. Non-members may attend for $35. Call (845) 454-1700, ext. 1000 to RSVP or visit dcrcoc.org.
Message from the Chair............................. 2
After Hours Networking coming to Fishkill
Small Business Partner ............................. 2
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Message from the Chamber President ............ 4
Business After Hours sponsored by
guests are invited to attend from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, November 8 at the N&S Supply showroom, located at 205 Old Route 9 in Fishkill. This networking event will feature complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. N&S Supply of Fishkill also proudly sponsors this month’s event. Louis Nussbickel founded N&S Supply during the Great Depression. The store operated out of a small shed in Fishkill. Over the years, N&S became a full-line HVAC distributor as well as adding four plumbing showrooms. The company has seven locations throughout the Hudson Valley and Southeastern Connecticut. To learn
Firmbach & Firmbach Certified Public Accountants
Upcoming Events .................................... 5 ATHENA Honoree Profiles ..................... 7-10 Ribbon Cuttings .....................................12 The Chamber Foundation .........................13 New Members .......................................14
more about N&S Supply, call 845896-6291 or visit nssupply.com. To register, visit dcrcoc.org or call (845) 454-1700, ext. 1000.
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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he next Business After Hours, the Chamber’s monthly evening networking event, will be held in Fishkill this month. Members, non-members and
Legislative Action Breakfast ........................ 3