DUTCHESS COUNTY REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MER RCE E
2018 ATHENA HONOREES PROFILED
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NOVEMBER 2018
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Breakfast speaker to discuss new harassment law, policies
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he Chamber’s November Contact Breakfast will feature keynote speaker Frank Kerbein, Director, from the Center for Human Resources at the Business Council of New York State, on Wednesday, November 14 at 7:30 AM at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel & Conference Center. Join us as Frank discusses changes to sexual harassment prevention in the workplace laws, as well as company policies and training. The Chamber will be providing sample policies for members to use, as well as training. All emContact Breakfast sponsored by
ployers in New York State will be required to provide training to their employees. Frank will be discussing this new law, as well as answering questions from Chamber members. Frank is the current director of the Center for Human Resources and was formerly the Director of Member Relations for the New York State Funeral Directors Association. At the Funeral Directors Association, Frank provided human resources and OSHA consulting services to employers of all sizes. His former experience included roles as the Executive Director of Foundation Services, as well as the Director of Education and Training. His prior work experience includes human resources staff and leadership positions in the financial services and health care arenas. Frank is a graduate of Cornell University’s School of Industri-
al and Labor Relations. He is also SPHR certified and has more than 30 years of experience in all areas of human resource management. The Business Council of New York State, Inc., is the leading business Frank Kerbein o r g a n i z a tion in New York State, representing the interests of large and small firms throughout the state. Its membership is made up of thousands of member companies, as well as local chambers of commerce and professional and trade associations. Our November Contact Break-
fast is sponsored by RBT CPA, LLC. RBT CPAs, LLP has over a 45year history of providing audit, tax, accounting, and business development consulting services to business owners in the Hudson Valley and New York Metropolitan area. They are one of the largest public accounting firms in the Hudson Valley with offices in Newburgh, Poughkeepsie, and Wurtsboro, NY. They are currently are ranked #2 for Best Companies to Work For in New York State and #43 for Top 100 Accounting Firms in the U.S. Their highly qualified team of 113 professionals include 49 CPAs, 4 enrolled agents and 11 partners. They serve a variety of clients, and their size, strength, and resources allow them to provide you with the personal attention you deserve. In order to provide clients with the highest-quality professional services, the firm is organized into
five principal divisions: accounting and auditing, tax services, consulting and special projects services, accounting support services, and computer consulting. The firm provides year-round service in a business advisory role to fulfill present and emerging needs of clients. Chamber members and guests will need to pre-register for the Contact Breakfast by visiting dcrcoc.org or calling 845.454.1700 x 1000. Tickets are $25 for members, and $35 for non-members. The Chamber’s Ambassador committee has partnered with our Workforce Development Center to collect canned and dry goods at our Contact Breakfast. Your donations are greatly appreciated.
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oin us for our monthly Business After Hours on Wednesday, November 7 from 5 – 7 PM for networking, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, and a cash bar. This month we head to Whistling Willie's American Grill located at 738 Route 9 in Fishkill. Business After Hours gives members and non-members alike the opportunity to meet a diverse range of business professionals in a comfortable, casual environment. This event is complimentary to attend thanks to our generous sponsor, N&S Supply. Registration is required in advance. To RSVP,
visit dcroc.org or call 845.454.1700 x 1000. N&S Supply strives to provide extraordinary plumbing, heat-
ing, and HVAC product services throughout the Hudson Valley community. N&S Supply places their entire focus on their customers. They are a fourth-generation family business that continues to hold on to a culture of family values. They are committed to serving each and every customer as a lifelong partner. They deal honestly and fairly with customers and employees alike. Offering service second to none, their motto is “Don’t settle for less, benefit from the best, with N&S!”. N&S Supply is known for their beautiful Bath Classic Showrooms, but they also
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have the ability to be that one-stop resource to dealing with oil, gas, burner, electric, furnace, and faucet issues. For more information, please call 845.896.4822 or visit www.nssupply.com. Business After Hours sponsored by
Member News ........................................ 3 Message from the Chamber President ............ 4 New Members .....................................4-5 ATHENA Awards Profiles ................................ 7-10 Chamber Foundation ..............................12 Upcoming Events ...................................13 Workforce Development Center ..................15
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Business After Hours heads to Whistling Willie's