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Small Business Seminar............................. 2 Message From The Chamber President ............4 Office Chair Challenge................................5 Upcoming Events......................................6 SBA Days ...............................................6 New Members ...................................... 8-9 Member News ...................................10-11 Ribbon Cuttings .................................12-13 Letters to the Chamber............................. 13 Chamber Foundation............................... 14
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ith election season in full swing, the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud to offer members a chance to hear from the candidates for New York State Senate from District 41 at a forum during the September Contact Breakfast on Wednesday, September 19 from 7:30-9 a.m. at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel and Conference Center. All candidates appearing on November’s ballot will be participating in the forum. Anyone interested in submitting a question for discussion may do so Contact Breakfast Sponsored by:
Network at Rambler’s Rest
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ick off the fall with the first Business After Hours of the season at Rambler’s Rest Bar and Restaurant, located at 2578 Route 55 in Poughquag, on Thursday, September 27 from 5-7 p.m. Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar while networking. The Business After Hours is a complimentary event, however preregistration is requested. To save your spot, go to www.dcrcoc.org or call 845-454-1700 ext. 1000. The September Business After Hours is proudly sponsored by Beacon Dental, Design Intervention Studio,
Mahopac National Bank, SendOut2Give.biz and Fox Radio. Rambler’s Rest Bar and Restaurant is an establishment that prides itself on its welcoming and authentic Irish hospitality. While staying true to their Irish heritage, Rambler’s Rest provides great cuisine. The bar and restaurant is considered a haven for those looking to kick back and relax. To find out more, go to www.ramblersrestny.com. Beacon Dental is a practice where friendly and understanding service is always the goal. They work hard to be convenient and accessible for all patients. The dentists and other pro-
by visiting dcrcoc.org. Republican incumbent Stephen Saland and Democratic nominee Terry Gipson are certain to appear, while Neil DiCarlo’s participation is contingent on his performance in the September 13 Republican primary. Information in the bios below was culled from information available on the candidates’ campaign websites. Holding office since 1990, Saland has authored nearly 400 laws, many of which provide greater protections for children. He was responsible for reforming New York’s domestic violence law with the enSaland actment of the “Family Protection and Domestic Violence Intervention Act” — widely considered the most significant domestic violence bill adopted in the State’s history. In 2000, Senator Saland was victorious in winning ap-
proval for a comprehensive law requiring all prospective public school employees undergo to an extensive GipSon criminal history check. Saland has also been at the forefront of numerous economic development initiatives that have led to substantial job growth and job training in the region. He also authored the legislation that created the Hudson River Valley Greenway — a major accomplishment that seeks to protect the Valley’s natural and cultural resources and encourage compatible economic growth. Gipson, a Town of Rhinebeck
fessionals provide family and cosmetic dental care and are experienced and caring. To learn more about Beacon Dental, go to www.beacon-dental.net. From the cutting edge to the corporate, Design Intervention Studio creates custom websites that fit your business model. They are located in Woodstock and have created nearly 100 websites for businesses, specializing in everything from e-commerce to logo design and video production. Mahopac National Bank was founded in 1927 and is a locally managed bank with a strong focus on helping the community. The bank’s goal has always been to provide long term value and gain the trust of the
clients. For more information, go to www.welcomebanking.com. SendOut2Give.biz is a convenient system that lets you send that card or special gift without the hassle of pen, paper, stamps, envelopes or mailboxes. With just the click of a button, you can choose your card, add a personal photo and write your message. Go to www. SendOut2Give.biz for more. FOX Radio is a local radio station that features a variety of music. Their airwaves are community orientated and is a great way to advertise a business or upcoming event and also a great station to tune to and enjoy quality music. For more about FOX Radio, visit www.foxradio.net.
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trustee, lists his top priorities as including improving the economy and fostering job growth. Gipson believes in improving the quality of education and inspiring the population to become leaders of ingenuity as a means to that end. He hopes to strive to create incentives that encourage entrepreneurs to start up new businesses or di Carlo expand their existing businesses in Dutchess County rather than leaving for opportunities elsewhere. Gipson is also running on a Continued on page 3
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Message From The Chair.............................2
Hear 41st Senate District candidates at breakfast