Bottom Line - September 2017 by DCRCOC Communications Team

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Bottom Line DUTCHESS COUNTY REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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Breakfast forum features candidates for County Comptroller annual budget for Dutchess County; interacts daily with government agencies and promotes best business pracCOUGHLAN tices throughout county government. Coughlan’s opponent, Lois, is the owner of two Dutchess

To submit your questions for the candidates, email RichK@dcrcoc.org by September 18.

County businesses. She is a former CPA and auditor. Born and raised in the Mid-Hudson Valley, Lois LOIS prides herself in being very active in her local community. According to Lois’s website, after working in all different genres of accounting and business, she now wants to use her skills and knowledge for a civic purpose. MidHudson Regional Hospital proudly sponsors this breakfast. Home to the mid-Hudson Valley’s

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most advanced healthcare services, the 243-bed facility cares for more than 10,000 inpatients annually while performing an additional 325,000 outpatient procedures each year. MidHudson Regional Hospital operates the area’s only Level II trauma center, is home to the Redl Center for Cancer Care and Center for Robotic Surgery, and is a destination hospital

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oin us for the next Business After Hours 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 27 at Hudson’s Ribs & Fish located at 1099 Route 9 in Fishkill. This complimentary event offers an opportunity to establish local business connections over drinks and hors d’oeuvres. Chamber members and nonmembers are welcome to attend. To register, call (845) 454-1700, ext. 1000 or visit dcrcoc.org. Mehl & Associates CPA’s and M&T Bank proudly sponsor this month’s event. Mehl & Associates was founded in 2009 with the goal of providing proactive, strategic, and valueadded services that most business owners live without. Starting in 2009 with only 15 clients, they have grown to currently serve over 600

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individual clients and nearly 100 businesses with offices in Wappingers Falls. For more information, visit hudsvonvalleycpas.com or call (845) 790-4443. Established in 1856 as Manufacturers and Traders Bank, today M&T Bank is one of the 20 largest U.S. headquartered commercial banks, with more than 650 branches, account access at over 1,500 ATMs and more than 15,000 employees throughout New York, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C., Virginia, West Virginia, New Jersey, Florida, Delaware and Toronto, Canada. They have long operated as a community bank and understand that the vitality of the community is crucial to their continued success. For more information, visit mtb.com.

for patients with serious illnesses and injuries. For more information, visit MidHudsonRegional.org Tickets are $25 in advance for members, $30 at the door. Nonmembers can attend for $35. Call (845) 454-1700 ext. 1000 to RSVP or visit dcrcoc.org.

Message from the Chair............................. 2 Small Business Partner ............................. 2 Member Anniversaries .............................. 3 Message from the Chamber President ............ 4 Upcoming Events .................................... 5 Member News ........................................ 8 New Members ....................................... 9 Ribbon Cuttings .................................12-13 The Chamber Foundation .........................14

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oin us for a forum between Dutchess County Comptroller Jim Coughlan and challenger Robin Lois at the Chamber’s September Contact Breakfast on Wednesday, September 20 from 7:30-9 a.m. at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel & Conference Center. According to Coughlan’s website, he is a multi-lingual attorney with almost 25 years leadership and management experience in the private and public sector. As Comptroller, he is currently responsible for managing a $425 million

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Member Directory coming this fall 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 Services 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 .......................................................Michael Spinelli Accounting Denise Doring VanBuren .................. Central Hudson Gas and Electric Corp. Jennifer Van Tuyl ............................................................ Cuddy & Feder, LLP Mary Kay Vrba ....................................................................Dutchess Tourism 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 ..........................................................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 Ashley Wright..................................................Youth One Stop Case Manager Danica Pierre-Louis .........................................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 (845) 454-1700 • Fax: (845) 454-1702 The Bottom Line • Volume 34 • Number 9 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

Message from the Chair:

Rita McPeck

he second print edition of the Chamber’s Business Directory for 2017 is coming soon and I hope you find it helpful when deciding on businesses to patronize. From dentists to veterinarians, contractors to CPAs, banks to grocery stores and everything in between, the printed directory is not just another one of the great resources for spreading the word about your business that the Chamber offers, but is a convenient catalogue of great local businesses, all who believe in and support Think Local First. In the meantime, the complete (and searchable) business directory is also online. Stay tuned

for more information on how the Chamber is working to improve the user-friendliness of the online platform, as well! If you know of a great Hudson Valley business not included in our directory, make sure to let Elena McPhee, our Director of Membership, know about them. She’ll quickly reach out and tell them all about the benefits of Chamber membership. The easiest way to make contact is to visit dcrcoc.org/referrals and fill out the simple form. With so many great businesses listed in one place, you’re bound to find some place new and worth visiting. It’s a core function of the Chamber to promote its membership. The Business Directory (both in print and online) are just a few of the ways we accomplish that goal, and I hope you take full advantage of them. Rita McPeck is the SBA Business Sales Officer for KeyBank. Reach her at (845) 483-3031 or rita_mcpeck@keybank.com

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The Pine Group at Morgan Stanley 2678 South Road, Suite 201 Poughkeepsie (845) 485-2815 www.morganstanley.com As your Financial Advisors, The Pine Group at Morgan Stanley can help you define and strive to meet your goals by delivering a vast array of resources to you in the way that is most appropriate for how you invest and what you want to achieve. They can help you to preserve and grow your wealth. 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 Elena at (845) 454-1700, ext. 1009.

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Job Fair is perfect for employers and job seekers als looking for employment are invited to take advantage of this great opportunity to widen their career horizons, learn about openings, and submit résumés. Event sponsor Dutchess One Stop Career Center will present two complimentary workshops at the Job Fair. At 11:30 a.m., attendees will learn “How to Maximize your LinkedIn Profile and Professional Networking” then at 1:30

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p.m., will learn “The Art of Upward Mobility.” For more information on these workshops, visit dcrcoc.org/jobfair. Additional sponsors include Here’s Help Staffing and Recruiting, Poughkeepsie Galleria, and Quality Environmental Solutions

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Friday, September 8

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4 p.m. 942 Route 376, Suite 7 Wappingers Falls

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Join us to celebrate the grand opening of the new location.

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Expo brings out the best of Think Local First

am pleased to welcome Scott Pawenski, Owner of EmbroidMe in Poughkeepsie, and Mary Kay Vrba, President and CEO of Dutchess Tourism, Inc. as co-chairs of the 2017 Think Local First Business & Hospitality Expo, coming up on October 25. It is because of the dedication ation and leadership of ourr many volunteer committee members that we are able to consistently elevate our events. Speaking of elevated events, ARE RE YOU IN? We have a lot planned for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Expo, including an opportunity for restaurants, host venues, caterers, hotels, distilleries, wineries, breweries and cideries to display and offer tastings â&#x20AC;&#x201C; highlighting their services to the business community! Bring samples, tastings, and photos to show the Hudson Valley why you stand out among your competition. The Expo will be held from 1-6 p.m. at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie to optimize exposure to both the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;lunchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;after hoursâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; crowds. From 4-6 p.m. will be a bonus Business After Hours

in the hospitality garden to make the best of these businessesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; attendance. Member and nonmember professionals are invited to join us for a cash bar, entertainment, and to network with the vendors! All businesses and organizations, whether whe members or not, aare invited this year, too too! Take advantage of th this unique opporttunity to get in front oof potential clients, p partners, and fellow bbusiness owners and ma make meaningful connectio nections in business. Want the Member rate? Call our membership department at (845) 454-1700, ext. 1009. Last year, one of our attendees said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is no better way to reach a quality audience of business owners, and key decision makers all in one place than this Expo. No doubt we will be back!â&#x20AC;? Now, let me ask, againâ&#x20AC;Ś ARE YOU IN?

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RIBBON CUTTINGS Coffey, Sappe, & Edible Arrangements 4 p.m. 796 Route 82 Hopewell Junction Join us to celebrate the grand opening.

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Traditional Okinawan Karate of Pleasant Valley Noon 17 North Ave. Pleasant Valley Join us to celebrate the 7 year anniversary.

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Noon 986 Main Street, Fishkill Join us to celebrate the new addition.

Thursday, September 14

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12 p.m. 8 Church Street, Suite 2 Fishkill Join us to celebrate the 2 year anniversary.

Friday, September 15

Sherwin Williams Paint Co. Noon 684 Dutchess Turnpike Poughkeepsie Join us to celebrate the grand opening.

Tuesday, September 19

Martinelli Custom Publishing 4 p.m. 2 Chelsea Ridge Mall, 1st Floor Wappingers Falls Join us to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Martinelli Custom Publishing and launch of a new division â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Content Studio at our new office location.

Thursday, September 28

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4 p.m. 488 Freedom Plains Road Suite 130 Poughkeepsie Join us to celebrate the 30th Anniversary.

Wednesday, October 4

The Preston Barn at Old Drovers Inn 4 p.m. 196 E Duncan Hill Rd Dover Plains Join us to celebrate the grand opening of the new addition.

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Business Education Seminar: Content Marketing 7:30 - 9 a.m. Poughkeepsie Galleria Community Room (enter through the Food Court) 2001 South Road, Poughkeepsie Join public relations expert Filomena Fanelli, CEO and founder of Impact PR & Communications to learn what thought leadership is, why it matters and how to ensure your messages position you as a go-to expert and resonate with the right people, in the right way and at the right time. Thank you to the Poughkeepsie Galleria for hosting this seminar. Sponsored by: Stenger, Roberts, Davis & Diamond and Mehl & Associates, CPA’s

Tuesday, September 12

WLA: Say It! Speak Up 5 - 7 p.m. Poughkeepsie Public Library 141 Boardman Road Poughkeepsie Developed specifically for today’s working women, this communication training helps women learn to speak up with confidence. Gain insight, learn how to effectively communicate and take away real tools and skills from this combination lecture and workshop style event. Sponsored by: Fortress Financial Advisory, LLC

Monday, September 18

Norman & Rita Nussbickel Memorial Scholarship. Singles and Foursomes available - all players will be eligible for incentives and great prizes based on pledges raised! Reception Sponsor: N & S Supply; Hole-in-One Sponsor: Hudson Cadillac-Buick-GMC; Gift Sponsor: EmbroidMe; Beverage Cart Sponsor: ServiceMaster by Putting Green Sponsor: Wednesday, September 20 NEST; Construction Contractors Association of Hudson Valley; Golf Ball Sponsor: DC Sports; 7:30 - 9 a.m. Par Sponsors: D’Arcangelo & Co., Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel Judelson, Giordano & Siegel CPA, 40 Civic Center Plaza Orange Bank & Trust Company, Poughkeepsie Poughkeepsie Galleria, Quality Monthly contact breakfast featuring Environmental Solutions and a forum between Dutchess County Technologies, RBT CPA’s LLP, Comptroller Jim Coughlan and Riverside Bank - A division challenger Robin Lois. of Salisbury Bank and Trust Sponsored by: MidHudson Company, Royal Carting Service Regional Hospital Company, S & O Construction Services - Celebrating 30 Years, Wednesday, September 20 TEG Federal Credit Union and Tompkins Mahopac Bank

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11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel 40 Civic Center Plaza Poughkeepsie If you’re looking to fill full-time, part-time or temporary positions and believe in hiring from the local community, the Work Local First Job Fair is for you. If you’re looking for work, make sure to stop by and meet with some of the top employers in the region, all of whom have positions to fill. There will be two workshops during the Job Fair provided by Dutchess One Stop Career Center. They will be at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. “How to Maximize Your LinkedIn Profile” and “Essential Interviewing Skills.” Sponsored by: Dutchess One Stop Career Center, Poughkeepsie Galleria, Quality Environmental Solutions & Technologies, Inc. and Here’s Help Staffing & Recruiting; Media sponsor: Poughkeepsie Journal Media

Monday, September 25

Kicks for College Golf Tournament Kickball Tournament 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. 4:30 - 8:30 p.m. Memorial Park Robert Cahill Drive, Beacon Join us for the Hudson Valley Young Professional’s second kickball tournament! All proceeds will benefit

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Wednesday, September 27

Chamber Network, Present & Refer 7:30 - 9 a.m. Traditional Okinawan Karate of Pleasant Valley 17 North Avenue Pleasant Valley A targeted networking event limited to 25 Chamber members, one person per industry. Attendees will exchange information on his or her organization or company such as a brief business description, promoting upcoming events, and sharing brochures and/or business cards in a roundtable setting. One randomly selected attendee and a representative from the event sponsor will each have 10 minutes to present an overview of his or her organization. Presenters will be chosen at random from attendees registered at least one week in advance. Sponsored by: Ulster Savings Bank

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Thought leadership, content marketing discussed at free seminar

n a noisy business world filled with content, it can be hard to get a word in edge-wise. Public relations expert Filomena Fanelli, CEO and founder of Impact PR & Communications, encourages businesses and brands to a noticeable part of the conversation through thought leadership. Join her at the next Business Education Seminar starting at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 7 to learn what thought leadership is, why it matters, and how to ensure your messages position you as a go-to expert and resonate with the right people, in the right way, and at the right time. This complimentary seminar will be held in the Community Room at the Poughkeepsie Galleria, located at 2001 South Road, Poughkeepsie. By serving on panels, securing speaking engagements, delivering keynotes, blogging, posting articles to LinkedIn, hosting Twitter chats or authoring guest columns busi-

ness people can be heard and gain the all-important influence and authority that comes with being a thought leader. Registration is required for this event. Call (845) 454-1700, ext. 1000 to RSVP or visit dcrcoc. org. SRDD Law and Mehl & Associates, CPA’s proudly sponsor this event. SRDD Law, with offices in Poughkeepsie and Wappingers Falls, has a track record of success as both litigators and negotiators. They bring a wealth of experience in matters of personal injury, elder and estate law, family law, criminal defense, and more. Practicing in state and federal courts throughout New York, they are prepared to handle a wide range of legal practice areas. For more information, please visit srddlaw.com or call (866) 290-6929. Mehl & Associates was founded in 2009 with the goal of providing proactive, strategic, and value-

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hat makes you clam up, shut down or fall apart? Developed specifically for todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s working women, the Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Leadership Alliance will host Catherine Pietrow of Systems Business Coach presenting â&#x20AC;&#x153;Say it! Speak Up with Confidence,â&#x20AC;? a communication training to help women gain insight, learn how to effectively communicate, and develop real tools and skills in a combination lecture and workshop-style setting. The event will be held on Tuesday, September 12 starting at 5 p.m. at the Boardman Road Branch Library located at 141

Boardman Road, Poughkeepsie. Fortress Financial Advisory sponsors this complimentary event. Attendees will discuss real-life situations and address specific, individual issues. Possible topics to be discussed include not being taken s e r i o u s l y, handling criticism, asking for a raise, asserting your position in a meeting, handling difficult workplace situations, managing your own emotions while getting to a positive solution with others, and much more. Pietrow is a coach, consultant and educator for small business

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Chazen welcomes new principals, employees The Chazen Companies, an employee-owned, multi-disciplinary firm providing civil engineering, land surveying, planning, environmental and safety consulting, landscape architecture, construction services and transportation planning and engineering, recently announced it has expanded its ownership with the addition of two new principals as well as the addition of three new employees. Welcome to principals Michael M. Flanagan, P.E. and Brady M. Sherlock, P.E. and employees Assistant Project Engineer Dean Anderson, Assistant Scientist Audrey Terwilliger, and Assistant Project Engineer Will Coris. Learn more at www.chazencompanies.com.

To help patients identify hospitals that provide exceptional care, U.S. News & World Report released its Best Hospitals results recently with Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Northern Dutchess Hospital and Putnam Hospital Center ranked as “high performing” in three specialty categories. In an evaluation of more than 4,500 hospitals across the United States, Vassar Brothers earned high marks for heart failure and heart bypass surgery, while Northern Dutchess and Putnam received recognition for hip replacement. For 2017-18, 146 hospitals were ranked in at least one specialty. In rankings by state and metro area, U.S. News recognized hospitals that were high performing across multiple areas of care. For more information, visit www.healthquest.org

Angry Orchard launches collaboration cider East coast meets west coast with Understood in Motion 02, a new cider collaboration between Angry Orchard Hard Cider, America’s leading cider maker and E.Z. Orchards Cidre of Salem, OR, expert cider apple orchardists. This new cider was born of two American cider makers’ shared commitment to raising awareness of the cider industry, as well as their friendship and appreciation for apples. Collaborations like this, commonly popular among craft brewers, give cider makers the opportunity to combine techniques and apple varietals to develop something completely new, allowing drinkers to experience an innovative and unique cider. As the second release within this collaboration series, Understood in Motion 02 pays homage to traditional cider making, yet uses experimental wild fermentation techniques. Understood in Motion 02 is a dry, balanced cider that showcases a bittersweet apple flavor with notes of raw honey and oak. The collaboration cider will be available for purchase in select

locations in Oregon and Angry Orchard’s Cider House in Walden.

Toastmasters announces new directors Congratulations to the following newly elected directors of the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce Toastmasters. President: Maria Sciuto, VP Education: Amodh Nirala, VP Membership: Linda Farley, VP Public Relations: Janet Irizarry, Treasurer: Skip Weisman, Secretary: Sara Nowlin, and Sargent at Arms: James Meade. For more information, contact VP Public Relations member Janet Irizarry at janetirizarry@gmail. com or call (845) 598-4760.

For more information, to make a donation or to become a volunteer, visit our website at www.childrenshome.us or call 845-452-1420.

Wine event to benefit developmentally disabled Greystone Programs, Inc. will present the 28th annual International Wine Showcase & Auction, a fundraiser event that supports people with developmental disabilities, and will honor M&T Bank and the Marcinkowski-Robitaille-Sherman family. The event will take place on Sunday, September 10, from 2:30-7:30 p.m. at The Grandview in Poughkeepsie. Tickets are $175 each. For more information, contact Sara Greenberg-Hoye at (845) 452-5772 or visit greystoneprograms.com.

Center to host murder mystery event The Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center, in partnership with the Murder Café, Inc., presents Murder at the Vassar Brewery or (Whatever Ales You?) on Saturday, September 30, 2017 staring at 6:30 p.m. at the center’s buildings at 9 and 12 Vassar Street. During a buffet dinner, up to one hundred distinguished guests will try to solve a period murder mystery involving the Vassar name. Admission is $70 per person and includes appetizers, entrée, dessert, drinks and interactive sleuthing for prizes. Guests are welcome to wear Victorian costumes for prizes as well. For more information and tickets visit www.cunneen-hackett.org or call (845) 486-4571.

Children’s Home welcomes new program director The Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie is pleased to announce the appointment of Julia Schembari, LCSW as Program Director. Julia will oversee the managers of the Home’s childcare, social services, school coordination and nursing departments for the agency’s campus-based, maternity and boarding home programs.

Agency to be honored with safety award The National Safety Council has announced Marshall & Sterling Insurance will be honored with a “Trendsetters Award” at the 2017 Congress & Exposition, to be held in late-September. This award recognizes companies that play a role in improving roadway safety through a commitment to defensive driver training and safety education. Through its extensive loss control and risk management services, Marshall & Sterling offers a broad range of safety training and education, including defensive driving education.

Staffing agency named Reader’s Choice Here’s Help Staffing and Recruiting has been named Best Temp Agency by Times Herald-Record’s Readers Choice Awards for the fifth consecutive year. The company continues to do their best for the entire Hudson Valley in years to come as they continue to look for candidates as an employer or for job seekers seeking a job. For more information, call (845) 344-3434 or visit hereshelp.com.

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Coat Drive returns through October Dutchess Outreach, Inc. will host its annual Susan DeKeukelaere Memorial Coat Drive, sponsored by Guardian Self Storage, October 1-31. Any clean, new or used winter coats in good condition will be accepted; there is special need for coats in children’s and adult plus sizes. Donations can be dropped off at any Guardian Self-Storage facility or Rhinebeck Bank branch locations. Coats are distributed in November at eight locations around Dutchess County. Contact Nyhisha T. Gibbs at (845) 454-3792 or via email at Nyhisha@dutchessoutreach.org.

HR Workshop held Sept. 19 SCORE will host “HR 101: Key Issues,” at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 19 in the Chamber’s large conference room in Poughkeepsie. In this introductory seminar, a local Paychex HR professional will present foundational knowledge for attendees on 10 key human resource issues that business owners face in today’s heavily regulated business environment. The presenter will also cover some of the steps that business owners can take to solve each issue discussed. Continental breakfast will be served. Register at conta.cc/2uMXWnl

Prostate Cancer Walk to be held September 23 Premier Cares Foundation will host its 8th annual Prostate Cancer Walk on Saturday, September 23 across the Walkway Over the Hudson, starting and ending on the Poughkeepsie side of the bridge. This family (and dog) friendly morning features refreshments, music, prizes and educational information on prostate cancer. Funds raised support local charities and programs such as free screenings and other supportive services in the community. Pre-register by September 21st and reserve a t-shirt and backpack. For more information, visit premiercaresfoundation.org.

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FLORISTS & FLORAL DECORATORS Lovingly 1399 Route 52, Suite 100 Fishkill, NY 12524 (914) 930-6743 Email: michael@lovingly.com Web: sell.lovingly.com/ Contact: Michael Delgorio Lovingly has thrived in the online retail world for over 10 years, introducing many powerful innovations and industry firsts. Once known as UFN, Lovingly decided to help the floral industry embrace the online gift-giving experience.

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RETAIL Dutchess County Habitat for Humanity ReStore 625 Dutchess Turnpike Poughkeepsie, New York 12603 (845) 232-5036 Email: restore.manager@ habitatdutchess.org Web: www.hfh-ny-dutc-restore. huterra.org/ Contact: Gregory Thomas A nonprofit home improvement store and donation center that sells new and gently used furniture, appliances, home accessories, building materials, and for a fraction of the price.

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Employment Spotlight By Elizabeth Kwant Director of Workforce Connections

areer building and job searching are hard. The amount of time and energy that the individuals of the Workforce Connections Program expend can be just as exhausting as working full-time. This can be thankless work and our participants often feel like giving up. The Case Managers of the Workforce Development Center see the struggles facing our people every day and work consistently to provide the support

Student career, job fair coming to FDR High School By Meredith Madden Program Data Coordinator

ocal businesses, colleges, technical schools, and organizations are invited to participate as a vendor in the inaugural Franklin D. Roosevelt High School Student Career and Job Fair presented by the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce and its Career Action Center. The event will be held on Thursday, October 19, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the FDR High School gymnasium. This innovative career and job fair will highlight ‘career clusters,’ designed to inspire students to match his or her personal interests to real-world opportunities. We are asking each participating business to provide educational and

engaging exhibits to encourage students to link what they know to potential job skills. Participating vendors should bring promotional materials, employment applications and other information. Tables, tablecloths, and chairs will be provided. There is no fee to participate, but registration is required. Please contact me at meredith@ dcrcoc.org or call (845) 454-1700, ext. 1002. Registration is due by September 22 and is on a first-come, firstserved basis as space is limited. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to inspire youth and potentially grow your workforce! Career Action Center is made possible thanks to a partnership with the Poughkeepsie City School District and the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce.

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and encouragement necessary for success. One of the ways that we accomplish this is through our monthly Recognition Events. Spending time with people and just saying “good job” for their hard work is a proven and effective tool in assisting people in recognizing their full potential. In an article, written by Steve Keating, he states “people crave recognition. They crave recognition almost as much as they crave air to breath or water to drink.” In the Workforce Connections Program, we work to ensure that all of our participant’s hard work is

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Youth Spotlight By Rosie Grabowska Youth One Stop Assistant Coordinator

ykhale Brown is a young man with confidence. Early in June of 2016 he enrolled with Youth One Stop and set himself the goals of attaining his High School Equivalency Diploma, becoming employed, and enrolling in college. Just a few days later, Key Food, a grocery store in Beacon, hired him and a month after that, he attended his first HSE class at Youth One Stop. This was a bit of a tricky situation: Mykhale knew getting his diploma required consistent and frequent attendance in class, but

he also needed his job. His case manager suggested he speak with his instructor and his boss to work something out. Key Food agreed he could work evening shifts so Mykhale could attend

recognized and celebrated. The Workforce Connections Program is made possible thanks to a partnership with the Dutchess County Department of Community and Family Services and the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce.

class during the day. It did not come easily; some mornings he would arrive exhausted having worked late the night before. However, in March, Mykhale sat for the exam and passed everything except for the writing section, which he missed by one point. It would have been easy to give up, but Mykhale knew his HSE was within reach if he kept pushing. In June, he tried again, and passed and when he came into the office, the Youth One Stop staff greeted him with a chorus of “congratulations!” Mykhale is taking a little time to himself before starting the enrollment process for college where he wants to study business administration courses with the ultimate goal of opening up a bridal gown and tailor shop. Youth One Stop is made possible thanks to a partnership with the Dutchess County Workforce Investment Board and the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce.

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HVYPs to host kickball tournament

oin the Hudson Valley Young Professionals on Monday, September 18 starting at 4:30 p.m. at Memorial Park located at Robert Cahill Drive in Beacon for the second Kicks for College kickball tournament to benefit The Chamber Foundation’s scholarship and leadership programming. This fun event will feature multiple games of kickball, DJ music, and food truck fare and beer available for purchase. All proceeds

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from the fundraiser will benefit The Chamber Foundation’s Richard W. Mitchell Memorial Work-

force Development Scholarship, which the HVYPs support annually. This scholarship is awarded

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to a Dutchess County resident to aid the advancement of his or her education. There will also be a first place trophy, Best Team Spirit award, a 50/50 raffle, and more. Games will be played for five innings or 30 minutes, whichever comes first. Complete rules will be distributed to team captains upon registration. All teams are guaranteed at least two games and a minimum of three females is required per team and on the field at all times. Mount Saint Mary College, Studio 8 and Tompkins Mahopac Bank proudly sponsor this year’s event and special thanks goes to CLUBWAKA for providing equipment. Teams of 10 are available for $300. Please call Chelsea at (845) 454-1700, ext. 1050 or visit HVYP. org for more information. Spectators are free and encouraged to join and cheer on their favorite team.

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Congratulations to The Village Frame Shop on their new Poughkeepsie location. Visit them at 696 Dutchess Turnpike (Route 44) in Poughkeepsie.

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Congratulations to Hudson Valley Mental Health on the relocation of the Rhinebeck Clinic. Visit them at 91-93 Montgomery Street, Suite 7.

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Run Local program returns for all skill levels

he Run Local Team Training Program, hosted by the Health & Wellness Club of the Chamber will return Tuesdays, starting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, September 19 for all levels of running skill. Check dcrcoc.org for details. This multi-session program will meet rain or shine and will include advice and running tips, especially information regarding nutrition, hydration, running form, and

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proper running shoes. A guided warmup and cooldown stretch will be provided. Attendees are required to wear running sneakers and bring water. A mat or towel is suggested for the cool-down. Fleet Feet Sports, Fortress Financial Advisory, and Health Quest proudly sponsor this series. Registration is $40 for Chamber members, $50 for non-members. The program is limited to 100 participants; only those who have registered can take part – no exceptions! Sign up at dcrcoc.org. Questions? Call (845) 454-1700 ext. 1007.

Parents can help schools educate for sustainability By Jaimie Cloud, Omega Institute

eptember means back to school! And if you are a parent who wants your child to attend a school that educates for sustainability, you may have to help your school make the transition to this kind of curriculum by encouraging them to become an early adopter/leader. The U.S Department of Education defines a green school by three pillars: Reduced Environmental Impact and Costs, Improved Health and Wellness, and Effective Environmental and Sustainability Education. Begin the conversation with your child’s school by asking if they

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have adopted any standards for education for sustainability, yet. If not, this is a perfect opportunity to explain the concept and express your desire to have sustainability principles be part of every aspect of your child’s learning experience. If the school has adopted some standards, find out what they are and how the school is implementing them. For a program to be successful, teachers and administrators will need support. As a parent, you can volunteer, become a member of the school board or green team, learn with your children at home, or lend your expertise. Stay informed about the best practices and emerging news in the industry, ensure teachers get the professional development they require, and make suggestions to keep the program flexible enough to adapt to the quickly changing world. Jaimie Cloud is an Omega Institute staff member and founder of the Cloud Institute for Sustainability Education.

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he Chamber Foundation is proud to announce the members of the Leadership Dutchess Class of 2018! These individuals will embark on nine months of learning about themselves, each other and the community. A signature leadership program of The Chamber Foundation, Inc., Leadership Dutchess has been dedicated to educating and motivating citizens to serve in leadership roles within our community. This program was designed to foster the development of a group of professionals who grow and learn together over a nine-month

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period. Leadership Dutchess sessions and all course work contribute to the knowledge and understanding of leadership. Prominent individuals from the public and private sector, sharing their knowledge on real-world topics of leadership/municipal concerns im-

pacting the Hudson Valley region, conduct each daylong session. Through this experience, each class member will grow personally, professionally and become advocates for our community taking on roles as board members and volunteers. I am excited to see what the future holds for the Leadership Dutchess Class of 2018. Each participant was interviewed before being accepted, so as you see these individuals in the community, congratulate them and wish them well on their Leadership Dutchess journey! If you want more information on Leadership Dutchess, or want to apply for the Leadership Dutchess Class of 2019 – give me a call at (845) 454-1700, ext. 1026 or email me at nick@chamberfdn.org.

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