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DUTCHESS COUNTY REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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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-
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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.
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After Hours Networking coming to Fishkill
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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
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more about N&S Supply, call 845896-6291 or visit nssupply.com. To register, visit dcrcoc.org or call (845) 454-1700, ext. 1000.
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Officers Rita McPeck, Chair ...........................................................................KeyBank Jeffrey B. Senft, 1st Vice Chair .....................S&O Construction Services, Inc. Jennifer Dunn, 2nd Vice Chair ...State Farm Insurance - The Jen Dunn Agency, Inc. Scott Pawenski, Secretary..............................................................EmbroidMe William Francis, Treasurer ..................................... Fortress Financial Advisory John Davies, Past Chair ... Riverside Bank - A division of Salisbury Bank & Trust Company Stephen E. Diamond, Of Counsel ...................................................SRDD Law Directors David Bova.....................................................Millbrook Vineyards & Winery Evelyn Constantino .......................................Royal Carting Service Company Jan Dewey ..........................................................Poughkeepsie Journal Media Ron Flaherty ........................................................TEG Federal Credit Union Freddimir Garcia ...................................................................... Marist College Lauren Gillett ............................................................ The Chazen Companies Paul Hochenberg .............................................. MidHudson Regional Hospital Lawrence Holzapfel ............. Quality Environmental Solutions & Technologies Maureen Kangas...................Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel & Conference Center James Letterio Jr. .................................................................. RBT CPAs, LLP Patrick Moore ..................................................... Antalek & Moore Insurance Michael Mullaney............................................. Hudson Cadillac Buick GMC Stewart Petrovits .................................................Blacktop Maintenance Corp. Michael Samuelson.....................................................................Health Quest Frank Smith ..................................................... Marshall & Sterling Insurance Catherine Secor ................................................................................ TD Bank Mike Spinelli ................................................................................... TaxBrakes Denise Doring VanBuren .................. Central Hudson Gas and Electric Corp. Jennifer Van Tuyl ............................................................ Cuddy & Feder, LLP Mary Kay Vrba ............................................................Dutchess Tourism, Inc. Tina Walz ................................................................................... M & T Bank Gregory White ..............................................................Adams Fairacre Farms Eben Yager ..............................................................Hudson Valley Renegades Associate Board Members Philip Bronzi ...........................................................Tompkins Mahopac Bank Jennifer Pawenski ...................................................... The Chazen Companies Chamber Staff Frank Castella, Jr. ................................................................ President & CEO Audra B. Gerty .............................................Executive Vice President & CFO Rich Kleban .................................................... Senior Vice President & COO Nancy DeWitt.....................................................Director of Business Services Jean Harris .........................................................................Director of Events Loren Hoffman .......................... Communications & Marketing Coordinator Elena McPhee ........................................................... Director of Membership Susan Newhouse .................................................................. Finance Manager Lauren Schultz .............................................. Community Relations Specialist Chelsea Schwarze ................................................. Member Relations Director Angela Signor-Brown ..............................................Director of Media Design Workforce Development Center Staff Anne De Muro ...................................................Workforce Program Manager Elizabeth Kwant .......................................Director of Workforce Connections Meredith Madden .................................................Program Data Coordinator Karen Williams..................................................................Work Now Mentor Career Action Center Staff Katrina Gobins .............................................Director of Career Action Center Nancy Herrera...................................................Career Action Center Mentor The Chamber Foundation Staff Nicholas Shannon .............................................................. Executive Director Brianne Kelly......................................................... Programming Coordinator Youth One Stop Staff Jessica Vitolano.................................................. Youth One Stop Coordinator Rosemary Grabowska ..........................Youth One Stop Assistant Coordinator Danica Pierre-Louis .........................................Youth One Stop Case Manager John Pierre-Louis ............................................Youth One Stop Case Manager
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ne key to success is getting your company’s name out there. An easy way to do that is through your Chamber membership and they have made interacting with the business community and potential customers easier than ever. The online Member Information Center offers convenient access to share Member News and job openings through the News Releases and Job Postings features as well as making it easy to register for events, pay invoices, network with fellow members, and maintain your company’s information in the online directory. KeyBank is a proud sponsor of the chamber at the Corporate Leader level. We have taken full advantage of the tools the Chamber provides to help our company stay at the forefront of the banking industry. You can do the same with an enhanced listing! Your company will be at the top of your business category, and subscribers can up-
Message from the Chair:
Rita McPeck
load a company logo, a video, and a photo gallery. Digital advertising and other marketing opportunities are also available, call the Chamber for more information. A big part of the Chamber’s mission is to ensure your business thrives. KeyBank is thrilled to have this resource and I hope you’ll take full advantage. For more information on all the ways you can master your Chamber Membership, I encourage you to call Nancy DeWitt at (845) 454-1700, ext. 1012. Rita McPeck is the SBA Business Sales Officer for KeyBank. Reach her at (845) 483-3031 or rita_mcpeck@keybank.com
An SBA preferred lender, KeyBank provides investment management, retail and commercial banking, FRQVXPHU ĹľQDQFH DQG investment products and services to individuals and companies throughout the Hudson Valley. For more information visit www.key.com or call Fred Swint, Vice President/SBA Specialist at (845) 483-3031.
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Seminar to discuss effective nonprofit board development
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onprofit boards are not, and should not be, static. To be effective, they must change and evolve as their organization changes and grows. The board maturing process is not inevitable, and organizations may develop differently or boards may stop at one stage or another—each board and its growth situation is unique. The Chamber’s Nonprofit Committee will host a complimentary seminar following the Contact Breakfast at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, November 15 at the
Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel & Conference Center. Thrivent Financial sponsors this seminar. “Building Your Nonprofit Board: How You Can Help Your Board to Work More Effectively� will feature a panel of nonprofit staff and board members who have changed how their boards operate discussing the board evolution process and offering ideas to help move your nonprofit’s board forward to be as effective as possible. Boardnetusa.org, a board matching service, now managed
by Governance Matters, a subsidiary of the New York Council of Nonprofits (NYCON), will also be introduced. This service can be used to promote board member needs and matches nonprofits with potential board members. Registration is required. Visit dcrcoc.org or call (845) 454-1700, ext. 1000. Sponsored by
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Legislative Action Breakfast
The Chamber’s Legislative Action Committee invited Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney to an exclusive, invitation-only discussion with Chamber and Foundation board members and committee chairs. These informal discussions encourage a comfortable and productive dialogue to focus on prominent concerns and opportunities directly facing our region. Thank you to our sponsors: HealthQuest, N&S Supply, Rose & Kiernan, and Riverside Bank - a division of Salisbury Bank and Trust Company. And thank you to Health Quest for hosting us at Vassar Brothers Medical Center.
Committee members offer tips for a healthy life The Health & Wellness Committee was formed after several members requested Chamber involvement in an active wellness program. Each month, committee members meet to plan informational programs along with healthy and fun activities right here in Dutchess County. The holidays are quickly approaching and our members are sharing their top (healthy) tips! Visit dcrcoc.org for upcoming Health & Wellness events, and more.
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t’s November, and that means the start of the holiday season is near. As you head to 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 that something special just for yourself. It might seem easier to handle your gift giving and other holiday festivities with a few swift clicks in cyberspace, but there might be something even more unique and special right here at a local shop. Best of all, when you shop local, you keep our local businesses in business, our local people employed and generate sales tax revenue – all of which benefit the local economy. This means local organizations, government, and the overall community thrives, grows stronger, and becomes more vibrant. That’s the principle behind Small Business Saturday, coming up this year on November 25th. The day after Black Friday,
Small Business Saturday is a great a time to support your local community. The Chamber has partnered with American Express in promoting Small Business Saturday every year since the campaign’s launch in 2010. Last year, shoppers reported spending more than $15.4 billion at independent retailers and restaurants. If you want to get involved, visit dcrcoc.org/shopsmall and sign up. We’ll share promotional materials 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 invite you to get acquainted with local businesses and all they have to offer on Small Business Saturday—and every day this holiday season. This is another great way to Think Local First. Sincerely,
Frank M. Castella, Jr. President & CEO
he next Business Education Seminar will be held from 7:30-9 a.m. on Wednesday, November 1 at the Chamber’s offices, located at 1 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 400 in Poughkeepsie. At this complimentary seminar, Todd Fitzgerald of Fast Signs of the Hudson Valley and Sheila Gilday of Gilday Creative will present a workshop targeted towards businesses and entrepreneurs on the importance of branding a business in a changing economy. Topics will include exploring what a brand really is, helpful tips to make
a brand relevant to its target market, and developing a mission and positioning statement. The speakers will also provide worksheets with questions to ask about your business during the branding process. Mehl & Associates CPA’s and SRDD Law sponsor the Business Education Seminar series. Reservations are required. To RSVP, visit dcrcoc.org, call (845) 454-1700, ext. 1000. SRDD Law, with offices in Poughkeepsie and Wappingers Falls, has a track record of success
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he Heart and Vascular Institute, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, has expanded its robust suite of heart and vascular care offerings to affiliate MidHudson Regional Hospital with the appointment of three distinguished cardiologists who will care for patients at the Poughkeepsie hospital. Cardiologists Kenneth N. Giedd, MD, Paul A. Hanna, MD, and Syed Naqvi, MD, recently began providing consultative, diagnostic and preventive adult cardiology services, as well as inpatient cardiac and critical care at MidHudson Regional Hospital. To contact the WMCHealth Heart and Vascular Institute’s MidHudson Regional Hospital location, call 845-483-5720.
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EVENTS Wednesday, November 1
Business Education Seminar: Branding 7:30 - 9 a.m. Chamber boardroom 1 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 400 Poughkeepsie Experts from FastSigns and Gilday Creative will present the ins and outs of creating your company’s brand. Sponsored by: SRDD Law and Mehl & Associates CPA’s
Wednesday, November 8
Business After Hours 5 - 7 p.m. N & S Supply Showroom 205 Old Route 9 Fishkill Monthly networking event. Sponsored by: N&S Supply
Friday, November 10
WLA: Financial Fitness
Monthly contact breakfast featuring Bechtel’s project manager, Joe Collins, discussing the Cricket Valley Energy Center project – a natural gas-fired power plant proposed for Dover. Sponsored by: RBT CPAs, LLP
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Wednesday, November 15
9 - 11 a.m. Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel 40 Civic Center Plaza Poughkeepsie
A targeted networking event, is limited to 25 Chamber members, one person per industry. Attendees will exchange information and/ or business cards in a roundtable setting.
4 - 6 p.m. 516 Haight Avenue Poughkeepsie
This workshop will talk about the Board evolution process and ideas for helping you move your board forward. Features a panel of nonprofit staff & board members. Sponsored by: Thrivent Financial
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HVYP: CEO Chat with Krista Jones 5 - 7 p.m. Hudson River Rowing Association, Inc. 270 North Water Street Poughkeepsie
7:30 - 9 a.m. Chamber Conference Room One Civic Center Plaza, Suite 400 Hear Krista Jones of Sparrow’s Nest, Poughkeepsie provide her thoughts on leadership, Featuring Maria Sciuto of Forté Capital LLC. Light breakfast will be provided. Sponsored by: Cindy M. Smith, CPA
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he Hudson Valley Young Professionals will present the next CEO Chat featuring Krista Jones, Executive Director of Sparrow’s Nest, from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, November 16 at Hudson River Rowing Ass o ciat ion, JONES located at 270 North Water Street in Poughkeepsie. When a friend and mother of three was diagnosed with colon cancer, Krista Jones’ immediate response was, “let me cook them dinner.” Night after night, the Hopewell
Junction resident left warm, homemade meals on the struggling family’s doorstep. Unfortunately, several more of Jones’ friends fell gravely ill and she quickly included them in her cooking routine. Taking her mission further, Jones founded Sparrow’s Nest in 2012, feeding four local families, and has fed close to 1,000 people since. Today, she serves as Executive Director. In 2015, Camp Sparrow was developed to provide food and snacks to the patients’ children during the summer months and Sparrow’s Nest expanded its mission to include feeding the families of all legal caregivers of children. M&T Bank sponsors this com-
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on multiple committees for The Arc of Dutchess as well as on the marketing advisory committee for Arts Mid-Hudson. An accomplished photographer, Black Dome Press published Ahearn’s book, The Dutchess County Fair: Portrait of an American Tradition in 2007. Ahearn’s photographs have appeared in several publications including The New York Times, Poughkeepsie Journal, Bioscience, Inside Out, and Taconic Weekend and she served for many years as a judge in the photography competition at the Dutchess County Fair. Molly holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in psychology and Spanish from Macalester College in St. Paul, MN. She also studied at the International Center of Photography in New York City.
Diane Molly Ahearn Allenbaugh Full Deck Design As owner of Full Deck Design, Molly Ahearn creates compelling communications that result in increased engagement. Her philosophy of intimately understanding her clients’ missions and values, and applying the power of clean design has won multiple awards. As a New York State certified womanowned business, Full Deck Design has a proven track record of creating memorable websites, logos, branding, and printed communications materials for nonprofit organizations as well as small- to mid-size businesses. Molly is the current chair of the Women’s Leadership Alliance, an affiliate of the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce, dedicated to empowering women through advocacy, collaboration and leadership. A strong believer in the benefits of mentorship, she’s participated in The Chamber Foundation’s Career Achievement Program as well as in elementary, middle, and high school mentoring opportunities for many years. She serves
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Diane Allenbaugh’s early career in healthcare included teaching Jewish Russian refugees medical technology and medical assistant skills as well as advocating for HIV/AIDS prevention by providing free classes to behavior healthcare consumers. Fifteen years ago, Diane transitioned from healthcare to financial services and now acts as a resource for smaller organizations with regulatory and legislative issues, as well as policy design. At Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union, Diane oversees the company’s Wellness Initiative, which has won awards and accolades from groups such as Fidelity Investments and the CEO Cancer Gold Standard Roundtable. Under her watch as Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Organization Development, the credit union has instituted such programs as Weight Watchers at Work, held boot camps at local health clubs, built walking trails at each office location, and offered nutritional counseling with onsite
cooking classes. Since 2004, Allenbaugh has facilitated free classes for human resources professionals seeking certification in their field of practice. In her role at HVFCU, she emphasizes and encourages personal and professional growth for woman of all ages. She has implemented benefit programs that allow flexibility for woman to take advantage of development activities while balancing life’s demands. Diane is currently a member of the Hudson Valley Hospice Board of Directors and is a former volunteer for both the Vassar Warner Home and the American Heart Association. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with a major in Human Resources Management, as well as two Human Resources Certifications.
Kathleen Durham
Eleanor Roosevelt Center at Val-Kill Passionate about creating an environment that fosters transformation and self-empowerment, Kathleen Durham served as the Executive Director of Eleanor Roosevelt Center at ValKill for nine years where she led the team in promoting and continuing the First Lady’s leadership legacy in social justice, human rights and socially conscious leadership through programs such as Girls’ Leadership Worldwide and Eleanor Roosevelt’s Emerging Leaders Program for community college students. Her passion for making a difference started when she moved from Los Angeles, California to Rhinebeck in 1988 and opened her law practice in Poughkeepsie in 1992. She discovered her greatest joy came from working with the community to bring about desired change. While living in Los Angeles, Kathleen resigned from her
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position as Director of Labor Relations for the U.S. Customs Service to attend Pepperdine Law School in Malibu, California, where she received her Juris Doctorate in 1984. Subsequently, she practiced Business and Employment Law in California and New York before moving to Savannah, Georgia to serve as Vice-President of Business & Economic Development for the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce. She also served as Director of Public Engagement for Savannah Public Schools. While Kathleen has served on a number of nonprofit boards and has been honored for her service by various community organizations, she truly believes service is the rent one must pay for space on this earth.
Ruthfen Faircloth Daughters of Sarah
Ruthfen Faircloth was born in Florida to remarkable farm-working parents. She migrated with her family to the fields of New York and has been in the forefront of empowering rural communities for decades. In 1995, Faircloth was the first woman of color to establish a Daisy Troop in the Hudson Valley. She also helped found the youth organization, UNITY, as well as Daughters of Sarah, an ecumenical, women’s leadership development and support organization. Ruthfen is an ordained minister with the Faith Church of God and an impassioned public speaker. For 15 years, Ruthfen served as the president of Aglow International in Kingston and has been honored with recognitions and awards including for her work with migrant workers. An asset to Rural & Migrant Ministry, Inc. for over 20 years, Faircloth co-founded their Summer Overnight Leadership Camp and the Rural Women’s Assembly, now in its 11th year.
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2017 ATHENA Awards Honorees
Nicole FenichelHewitt
Mill Street Loft + Spark Media Project, soon to be The Art Effect Nicole Fenichel-Hewitt is leading the exciting merger of two long-standing arts organizations based in Poughkeepsie: Mill Street Loft and Spark Media Project. These nonprofits offer children and youth opportunities for artistic advancement and the development of life skills, college preparation, and workforce readiness through the arts. Nicole began her work in this community ten years ago as the executive director of Children’s Media Project. Since then, she rebranded the organization to Spark Media Project and implemented a number of programs, including a service program for area libraries, an apprentice production house for community businesses, and an International Youth Film Festival. In January 2017, Nicole became executive director of both Mill Street Loft and Spark Media Project, and has worked with her team to create an even stronger, more focused arts education organization that advances its shared mission. Her work continues to serve thousands of young people in the community, empowering them to succeed. Nicole has a degree in Professional and Technical Communication from Rochester Institute of Technology. In 1997, she was a project manager for Long Island Progressive Coalition where she organized campaigns for affordable housing, increased health care access, and advocated campaign finance reform. She also cofounded the nonprofit Phoenix Action Network that published creative and community-oriented publications including national magazines such as The Movement, X-Press, and Kids’ Beat. In 2004, Nicole returned fulltime to the Hudson Valley and served as the Director of Com-
munication and Individual Donor Relations at Women’s Studio Workshop in Rosendale. Nicole has presented at numerous conferences and serves as a National Advisory Council Member for Advancement of Media Smart Libraries and on the Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum Advisory Board. She enjoys volunteering at local Satisfy Hunger events and area arts events. Nicole is a recipient of the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Headliner Award for “Outside the Box Innovator” and its Forty Under 40 Mover & Shaker award, Vassar Brothers Medical Center’s Spirit Award, the Richard K. Wager Workplace Inclusiveness Award, and Dutchess County Executive’s Arts Awards’ Arts Organization Award.
the Junior League, the Dutchess County Health Department, the Susan G. Komen Foundation, and BMW. Pari’s novel, The Gates of Light, was published in 2015 and was inspired by her family’s immigration story as well as her work as press secretary to Congressman Hamilton Fish, Jr. in Washington, D.C. Previously, Pari has served as campaign manager for various state political campaigns including Senator Steve Saland and as the Women’s Issues Coordinator for U.S. Senate candidate Rick Lazio. She was the vice president of operations for two radio stations and is a voice-over talent for radio and television commercials and industry films. She also serves on various nonprofit boards in Connecticut and New York.
Pari Forood
Lori A. Jiava
Pari Forood has been the Executive Director of the Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation since its inception in 2004. In 12 years the Foundation has given away over $2.5 million dollars to support services and outreach for people affected by breast cancer within the nine counties of the Hudson Valley. In her role, she oversees all activities, events and publicity and has written articles for magazines, newspapers, and hospital publications. Pari has a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Vassar College and a Master of Arts Degree in Public Administration with a concentration in Non-profit Management. The Foundation, its founders, and Pari have been honored by Hudson Valley Magazine, Marist College, the Community Foundation of the Hudson Valley, Dutchess County Economic Council, NYS Association of Development Officers, New York State Association of Occupational Therapists, the Greater Hudson Valley Family Health Centers,
Lori Jiava’s mother often told her she could be anything she wanted in this world by making a difference. A Town of Wappinger native, Jiava is now striving to make that difference by serving her hometown as Town Supervisor. Lori’s dedication to community service started as a young girl when she sent several letters to various presidents, urging them to act on things she felt were important such as poverty, drugs, and homelessness. As president of the Wappingers Central School District Board of Education, Lori had the opportunity to make the education system better for the students and help the staff improve their professional skills. She has also served as president of the Wappingers PTA Council and education chair of the Taconic Region PTA, where she has developed educational forums for parents and educators on topics such as the Common Core state standards initiative, school bullying, and opiate epidemic. As Town Supervisor, Lori tries to inspire passion in those
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who work with her, especially women who, as a group, still struggle with the glass ceiling. She also works with local Scout troops, providing them with leadership roles at events such as drug awareness walks, vigils, and forums, as well as supporting initiatives such as “Scouting for Food for the Homeless.” A mother of two, Lori holds a Master of Education and a Bachelor of Arts in Public Affairs. She has been a small business owner and passionate family and community advocate. She serves on the Alumni Federation Board of Governors for SUNY Empire State College and sits as the Policy and Legislation chair on the recently formed MATT Herring Foundation, which supports those struggling with opiate addiction through education, awareness, advocacy, and policy legislation.
Annette Marzan
Planned Parenthood of the Mid-Hudson Valley, Inc. Annette Marzan has been serving the Latino community as a role model, mentor, and volunteer for as long as she can remember. She began her career in 1995 with Planned Parenthood of the M i d - Hu d s o n Valley as a bilingual case aide where she worked with pregnant and parenting teen mothers throughout Orange County. She earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Services Administration from SUNY Empire and, soon after, was promoted to community outreach manager for Planned Parenthood, where she has been employed for over 20 years. Annette is proud to call the Hudson Valley her home for 28 years, coming to the area from New York City looking for a place to raise her son. Always looking to give back, Annette volunteered at the Open Space Program for young girls
before eventually becoming program director. Under her leadership, in 2012, Annette founded the Newburgh Girl Power Program in an effort to continue serving the young girls once they had aged out of the Open Space Program. The new after-school program, housed at St. George’s Episcopal Church in Newburgh, provides positive mentoring experiences, support and leadership skills to adolescent girls by using a linguistically and culturally competent approach. The program aspires to produce confident, active community members by “growing the leader within.” Annette served as chair through 2015 and continues to be a member of the Advisory Board. She also helped to develop two community-wide coalitions to advocate for the Latino community in the Hudson Valley including the Poughkeepsie and Newburgh Healthy Black and Latino Coalitions, which were formed through a Diversity Initiative by Planned Parenthood of the Mid-Hudson Valley in 2014.
Irene Monck Gilman Ciocia
As a resident of Dutchess County from early childhood, Irene Monck grew up in Wappingers Falls and is the youngest of nine children. Her father passed away when she was almost ten years old and her mother went back to work at entry level jobs in manufacturing and retail until she retired at 65. Her mother raised her children to believe “there is always room for one more,” which inspired a lifelong desire to help others. Irene wanted to be a cosmetologist and started cutting hair at age nine for anyone who would sit still long enough. At 18, she began her 28-year hairdressing career, eventually owning her own salon, thus fulfilling her creative side. She mentored employees and provided opportunities for advancement and education. She
2017 ATHENA Awards Honorees also volunteered for the Grace Smith House, giving free haircuts to their clients and became a “Big Sister” for a 12-year-old City of Poughkeepsie resident over the course of three years through Dutchess County’s Big Brothers & Sisters Program. In her early-40s, through the generous opportunity of her financial advisor, Irene changed careers to pursue her passion for investments and the markets. Initially an unpaid internship, the position rapidly turned into a part-time, paid position that included research and portfolio design as well as conducting annual client reviews. This new career allowed Irene to explore other interests. At the age of 47, Irene and her partner, Victor, became foster parents and are currently fostering two brothers, ages four and five. Monck also joined the PoughkeepsieArlington Rotary Club, where she spearheaded a Rotary International Global Grant to fund a water access and purification project in the rural Arbonite Region of Northwestern Haiti. In January, she traveled to Haiti and witnessed first-hand the efforts of the Vassar Haiti Project, one of the global grant partners. “Always room for one more” propels Irene to lend a helping hand whenever possible. She believes she has enough and it is her duty to give back and share her prosperity with those in need.
Dr. Greer Rychcik
Hyde Park Central School District In 2010, 32 years after graduating from Franklin D. Roosevelt High School, Dr. Greer Rychcik returned to the Hyde Park Central School District to serve as Superintendent of Schools. A career educator, Dr. Rychcik has passionately advocated for quality-first teaching and learning at all levels, for all students. Over the course of 22 years, Dr. Rychcik has been actively involved in several community and professional organizations. She is past-president of the Lower Hudson Council of School Superintendents, a former board member for The Chamber Foundation, Inc., a legislative committee member for the New York State Council of School Superintendents, an executive committee member for the Mid-Hudson Catskill Council of School Superintendents, the FDR High School Interact Club advisor, and a Career Achievement Program mentor through The Chamber Foundation. Dr. Rychcik received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in English, Master of Science in English Education, and Certificate of Advanced Study from SUNY New Paltz. In 2010, Dr. Rychcik
received her Doctorate in Education from Fordham University. In 2016, Dr. Rychcik received the Mid-Hudson School Study Council’s Excellence in Leadership award and the Rotarian of the Year award from the Hyde Park Rotary Club. She also promotes empowering student voice and collaborative leadership; currently the school district has three student members of the District Leadership Team for strategic planning and a student member of the Board of Education.
Rachel Saunders, Esq. Legal Services of the Hudson Valley
Rachel Saunders, a Hudson Valley native, was a child of divorced parents and experienced the court system first-hand. She knew early on she wanted to advocate for people who were unable to advocate for themselves. She received her Juris Doctorate from Howard University School of Law in 2001 and developed a love of travelling and working with people from different cultures, countries, and backgrounds. During law school, Rachel spent a summer in Nairobi,
Kenya and a semester in Tokyo, Japan. Rachel started her legal career as a public defender for the Legal Aid Society in the Bronx, where she represented low-income individuals facing criminal charges. Later, she mentored attorneys in Kabul, Afghanistan for over two years, focusing on issues of access to justice and training for criminal defense attorneys. She took particular pride in mentoring women attorneys, as they faced particular professional challenges. When Rachel returned to Brooklyn, she worked with the Children’s Law Center, representing children in family court proceedings before moving to the Hudson Valley to raise her children and be closer to family. Rachel worked as an Associate Attorney with the Mental Hygiene Legal Service, a New York State agency responsible for representing, advocating and litigating on behalf of individuals receiving services for a mental disability. Currently, Rachel is the Attorney-in-Charge of Legal Services of the Hudson Valley’s Dutchess County office, overseeing a staff of more than 15 attorneys, paralegals and support personnel. In this position, she mentors and assists staff to ensure the highest level of civil legal representation to individuals and families facing crises around obtaining or maintaining the basic necessities of life.
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ovember is National Philanthropy month. Typically, this brings to mind donating to support a cause. To The Chamber Foundation, philanthropy is much more; it is seen through individuals volunteering time to mentor and oversee programming, businesses donating prizes to various events, supporters attending fundraising events, and more. Philanthropy is the lifeblood of The Chamber Foundation, especially over the past few months: Our leadership programming kicked off with an extraordinary
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MEMBERS APARTMENTS & RENTAL PROPERTY 40 Cannon 40 Cannon Street Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 (845) 345-1722 Fax: (877) 889-2093 Email: lori@bella-dora.com Web: www.40cannon.com Contact: Lori Rolison
AUTOMOBILE RENTALS U-Haul - Poughkeepsie 2560 South Road Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 (845) 462-1027 Email: joseph_oehrlein@uhaul.com Web: www.uhaul.com Contact: Joseph Oehrlein
AUTOMOBILE SERVICES, REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Maaco Collision Repair & Auto Painting 38 Route 9 Fishkill, NY 12524 (845) 897-3900 Fax: (845) 440-5359 Email: maacofishkill@gmail.com Web: www.maaco.com Contact: Chris Dye
BEAUTY SALONS, SERVICES & SUPPLIES Lash & Hair Studio 2600 South Road, Suite 125 Poughkeepsie , NY 12601 (845) 505-4884 Email: tanyametrando@icloud.com Web: www.lashandhairstudio.com Contact: Tanya Metrando
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CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Awaken the Dreamer Inc 53 South Cherry Street Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 (845) 375-5106 Email: awkenthe dreamer@gmail.com Contact: Konstance Parker
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FINANCIAL SERVICES John G. Ullman & Associates
CLOTHING RETAILER Haven Boutique 43 Vassar Road Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 (845) 476-6032 Email: jciardi10@gmail.com Web: www.haventheboutique.com Contact: Julie Ciardi
30 East Market Street, Suite 1 Rhinebeck, NY 12572 (845) 876-4499 Fax: (845) 876-3375 Email: plevritisp@jgua.com Web: www.jgua.com Contact: Peter Plevritis
FLORISTS & FLORAL DECORATORS MKM Design (347) 622-1042 Email: meganmoriarty@mac.com Web: www.mkmdesign.co Contact: Megan Moriarty
CONSIGNMENT SHOPS XTRA CHANGE 310 Titusville Rd Poughkeepsie, New York 12603 (845) 765-8020 Email: xtrachange2@gmail.com Web: www.xtrachange.com Contact: Jason Varian
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT Accent Builders Hardware 386 Liberty Street Beacon, NY 12508 (845) 765-8898 Email: spritts@accentbuilders hardware.com Web: www.accentbuilders hardware.com Contact: Shari Pritts
HEALTH & WELLNESS British Swim School (845) 784-1414 Email: evan.smith@ britishswimschool.com Web: www.britishswimschool. com/hudsonvalley Contact: Evan Smith
INSURANCE AGENCIES & BROKERS R.J. Haug Agency, Farmers Insurance 1083 Route 9 Fishkill, NY 12524 Email: rhaug@farmersagent.com Contact: Richard Haug
JEWELERS/JEWELRY STORES Pandora Jewelry
Holiday Inn Express & Suites 1835 Ulster Avenue Lake Katrine, NY 12449 (845) 336-6200 Fax: (845) 336-5321
1075 Route 82, Suite 8 Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 (845) 226-7355 Fax: (845) 592-2122 Email: patybroker@aol.com Web: www.cansellhomes.com Contact: Janine Mazzei
56 Miller Hill Dr Lagrangeville, NY 12540 (203) 505-2542 Email: avitaliani@ houlihanlawrence.com Web: www.houlihanlawrence.com Contact: April Vitaliani
IDARE Enterprises Inc. 180 South Broadway Nyack , New York 10960 (877) 928-3287 Email: info@creativesmx.com Web: www.creativesmx.com Contact: Melissa Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Agostini
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Fresenius Kidney Care
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Poughkeepsie Galleria 2001 South Road Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Email: cdevivo@pandora.net Web: www.pandora.net Contact: Claudia Devivo
261 Baxtertown Road Fishkill, NY 12524 (845) 896-4177 Email: allen@aelphoto.com Web: www.aelphoto.com Contact: Allan Levine
386 Violet Avenue Poughkeepsie, New York 12601 (845) 926-1015 Email: beverly.gardner@fmc-na.com Web: FreseniusKidneyCare.com Contact: Beverly Gardner
7730 South Main Street Pine Plains, NY 12567 (518) 398-1995 Email: klougheed@fairpoint.net Web: www.ginocchioelectric.com Contact: Kyle Lougheed
Email: kingstonhie.sales@gmail.com Contact: Christine Vetere
40 Carpenter Road Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 (845) 592-0807 Email: zupcu@aol.com Web: www.zupcu photography.com Contact: Ion Zupcu
PIZZERIA Bronx Pie Pizza 29 Academy Street Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 (845) 337-4086 Email: leciuk@hotmail.com
Houlihan Lawrence Real Estate (Vitaliani)
RESTAURANTS Oak Vino Wine Bar 389 Main Street Beacon, NY 12508 (845) 765-2400 Email: rinny248@gmail.com Web: www.oakvino.com Contact: Rinny Patel
TRANSPORTATION/COURIER/ DELIVERY SERVICES 845 Transportation, LLC 4 Marshall Road, Suite 107 Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 (845) 866-4100 Email: kim@845transportation.com Web: www.845transportation.com Contact: Kimberly Cogswell
UTILITIES Cricket Valley Energy Center LLC 2241 Route 22 Dover Plains, NY 12522 (845) 877-0596 Email: info@cricketvalley.com Web: www.cricketvalley.com Contact: Scott Curry
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Minnow Motors LLC Carpet & Floor Covering
Farming & Agriculture
15 YEARS
Madava Farms, The Home of Crown Maple
Medical Billing & Transcription
Fitness Clubs and Services
Quality Billing Service, Inc.
Mike Arteaga’s EXPRESS
Publishers
Spas, Day Spas, & Health Spas
Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa
Foster Flooring
10 YEARS
Construction Supplies
Advertising, Marketing & Communications
Bonded Concrete Inc.
Content Studio At Martinelli Custom Publishing 20 YEARS Automobile Services, Repair & Maintenance
The News Lady
Architects
Empire Concessions
Cleaning & Janitorial Services
Tinkelman Architecture, PLLC
Nonprofits
Reliable Cleaning Services
Home Health Care
Hudson Valley Hospice, Inc.
Hotels & Motels
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Food Trucks
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Physical Therapists
Access Physical Therapy and Wellness (LaGrangeville)
Quality Inn & Suites Schools - Private
Kildonan School
5 YEARS
Sports & Recreation
Engineering and/pr Surveying Services
Schneider’s Fishkill Bowl
Architecture and Engineering Consulting, LLC
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WLA to host financial seminar
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he Women’s Leadership Alliance will host a Financial Fitness event featuring Maria Sciuto of Forté Capital LLC on Friday, November 10 at The Chamber’s offices in Poughkeepsie starting at 7:30 a.m. Sponsored by
Designed to help women understand and empower their financial decision-making, this complimentar y event is sponsored by Cindy M. Smith, CPA. A light breakfast will be served and worksheets and examples of how to set up financial goals, budgets and planning will be provided. Visit dcrcoc.org or call (845) 454-1700, ext. 1000 to RSVP.
Adopt-A-Family program brings holiday cheer By Anne De Muro Workforce Program Manager
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t’s that time of year again. The days get shorter and cooler and the commercials get longer. Some of us will start preparing our wish lists and start our shopping a little early just to avoid the crowds. Unfortunately, many families in our community aren’t in that situation. Too many of our neighbors are faced with a harsh reality and their “wish lists” are comprised of necessities like money for the rent, food, heat, and even clothing
instead of gifts for the children or themselves. Since 2008, the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce has hosted the Adopt-A-Family program, connecting businesses and organizations with hundreds of families in need right here in Dutchess County. We can make a difference in their lives. We can bring holiday cheer to our neighbors. Please, consider participating in this year’s Adopt A- Family program. Contact Elizabeth Kwant, Director of Workforce Connections, at ekwant@dcrcoc.org or 845-454-1700 ext. 1013 and ask how you can help our neighbors this holiday season. Together, we can make a difference.
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