Orane County Chamber November Viewpoint by Orange County Chamber of Commerce

November 2011 T h e O f f i c i a l P u b l i c a t i o n o f t h e O r a n g e Co u n t y C h a m b e r o f Co m m e r c e

The Orange County Chamber of Commerce leads the way in creating and supporting an environment in which business will succeed and the quality of life is enhanced.

orange county agribusiness:

It’s not your grandfather’s farm By Nancy Proyect and Lucy Joyce One of Orange County’s greatest quality of life attributes is its view-shed. Rolling hills, apple orchards, and picturesque dairy barns dot the landscape like spots on a Holstein cow. Looking at them from afar, one wouldn’t recognize that behind the bucolic landscape is an economic engine that has shielded Orange County from the economic recession and has spurred growth in our region. On a recent agribusiness tour through the county, business and community leaders learned that recent high-tech investments in several agricultural businesses have increased tax rateables, added jobs, and even contributed significantly to research and development in the dairy and fruit industries. While on the surface Orange County’s agribusinesses seem like quiet, small familyowned farms, in fact many of them sit on the cutting edge of their industries and incorporate new technologies regularly to keep them producing high-quality goods that are profitable and sustainable.

Keeping local dollars in the local economy Take for example Mark Ford Stables and Training Center in the Town of Wallkill. Opened in 2008, this 300-stall facility is home to the nation’s harness-racing champions and top trainers. Mr. Ford leases stalls and facilities to a dozen trainers, and overall, these renters employ hundreds of local residents and add sizeable investments to the

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county through heavy equipment purchases, feed, veterinary services and more. The vast majority of the dollars spent by these stables are local, keeping the investment right here in Orange County. Like Mark Ford Stables, Warwick Valley Winery, a local winery that also produces hard cider and other whiskeys distributed nationally, prides itself on using local goods and services whenever possible. It not only makes sense for the community but locally grown products are hot commodities these days. The company recently partnered with Bellvale Farms to produce rye whiskey completely produced in Orange County. The winery contracted with Bellvale Farms to grow the rye

Crist Brothers Orchards, above and the Smiley Farm, below, were stops on a recent agribusiness tour through the county.

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Member Renewals

6 New Members

Member Events

7 Anniversaries

Calendar

8 Health Notes

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SRO at DWCS Se habla Espanol 30 Scott’s Corners Drive • Montgomery, NY 12549 email: info@orangeny.com • http://www.orangeny.com 457-9700 Fax 457-8799 OFFICERS Charlie Milch, Chairman The RAL Supply Group, Inc. Tom Sullivan, Chair-Elect Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush, Inc., Funeral Homes James Taylor, Vice-Chairman Taylor Biomass Energy, L.L.C. Michael Turturro, Vice-Chairman Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Weddell Ron Barton, Secretary Barton Birks Chevrolet Cadillac Ralph Martucci, Treasurer WVT Communications Donna Johnson, Immediate Past Chairman DJ Consulting Services, Inc. Dr. John A. D'Ambrosio, President Orange County Chamber of Commerce John J. McDermott, III 17K Property Group Mary Ann Butler Mary Ann Butler Enterprises Michael Bonura Anthony’s Pier 9 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Duane Albro USA Datanet Susan Crocker Holbert’s Catering/BackYard Bistro Eric Fuentes Orange & Rockland Utilities Kenya Gipson Clear Channel Communications Edison Guzman A&E Advertising and Web Design Johann Huleatt Bruderhof Church Ciommunities Nick Illobre KnappQuest HR, Inc. Dr. Michelle Koury Crystal Run Healthcare Rev. Kevin Mackin Mt. St. Mary College Russ Martinson Cooley Group Karen Miller Frontier Communications Lisa Montanaro LM Organizing Solutions, L.C. Karl Najork Credit Bureau of the Hudson Valley Dr. William Richards Orange County Community College Tim Scannell Mobile Life Support Services Capt. Kathleen Sileno 105th Air National Guard Bill Sivillo Captain’s Club Cruises & Tours Josh Sommers Focus Media, Inc. Janice Valentino Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties Sharon Warantz Jellybean Promotions Scott Wohl Builders Association of the Hudson Valley CHAMBER COUNSEL Glen L. Heller Drake, Loeb, Heller, Kennedy, Gogerty, Gaba & Rodd, P.L.L.C.

EMERITUS Dr. Arthur C. Anthonisen Hudson Valley Trade Association Thomas C. DeBenedictus Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Weddell F. Edward Devitt Winding Hills Golf Club Katharine Fitzgerald Retired Thomas F. Gibney Hometown Bank of the Hudson Valley Patricia Gilchrest Retired Stewart P. Glenn Glenn & Breheney, P.L..L.C. Robert Heiferman Jackson, Lewis, L.L.P. Louis Heimbach Sterling Forest, L.L.C. Woody Levitan Levitan, Yegidis & Associates, L.L.P. Anthony Martine Immaculate Designs Carole S. McDermott Meals on Wheels of Greater Newburgh Marsh H. Merrill Charles B. Merrill Office Equipment & Supplies Ralph L. Mills Abbott & Mills Dr. Kunwar Nagpal Nagpal DentaL Associates Peter Polhamus Newburgh Molded Products Dreena Pross Emblem Health Milton Ritter Milton Ritter Insurance Robert W. Scherreik McBride Corporate Real Estate A. Alan Seidman Clough, Harbour & Associates James P. Smith, Jr. Advance Testing Company, Inc. William F. Vacca Provident Bank Jill Varricchio Concept Promotions, Inc. STAFF Dr. John A. D’Ambrosio President Daniel Rea O’Brien Senior Vice President, Membership Development & Services Carol Smith Vice President of Government Initiatives & Special Projects Ellen Daley Vice President of Communications Rudy Hoke Vice President of Finance & Facilities Cheryl Cohen Director of Sales Roseann Bouzakis Director of Events Dee Reberholt Director of Member Relations Karen Sawyer Manager of Community Partnerships Wendy Melick Information Technology Specialist Christine Colon Administrative Assistant

The second annual “Dance with the Chamber Stars” attracted an overflow crowd at Mount Saint Mary College’s Hudson Hall on a very rainy Friday, September 23. More than 150 people danced the night away to fabulous music provided Rene Campos of DMU Music. Not only that, free tango and ballroom lessons -- as well as spectacular dance demonstrations -- were provided by our friends at Strictly Ballroom and Tango Under the Tent. Sodexo Catering provided a terrific spread, including beer, wine and soda, all for $25 per person. Mark your calendar NOW for the third annual “Dance with the Chamber Stars” on September 21, 2012. Because of the popularity of DWCS, we will likely be moving it to a larger venue. Watch Viewpoint for news.

Farm • Continued from page 1 necessary to produce the whiskey and plans to do so again next year.

Contributing to science and technology Crist Brothers Orchards, New York’s top apple producer, recently added a multi-million dollar facility to its operation, more than doubling its capacity and production. Not only does the Crist family contribute to our local economy through employment, capital investment and supplies, they are also major contributors to research and development of new apple varieties in New York State. The Crists

Above, Jill Varricchio (Concept Promotions) and Jeff Klein (D&D Mailing Services) practice the tango, while instructor Maia Martinez works with Marlene Regelski and Tom O’Neill. Taking home the “Best in Show” trophy at DWCS was Mount Saint Mary College accounting senior Skye Gregory. The trophy was donated by Hudson Valley Awards. Pictured with Skye is Cynthia Marsh-Croll (Croll Productive Synergy), Chairman of the dance committee.

work closely with Cornell University testing new varieties that will help keep New York among the world’s top apple producers. The Smiley Farm in the Town of Wallkill is in another local agribusiness that is well versed in today’s technology. The small dairy barn is a Dairy of Distinction that has operated as a family business for several generations. For the farm’s proprietor, Russell Smiley, keeping healthy, highproducing cows is a must, and so he works closely with genetics companies and Cornell Cooperative Extension and Orange County Soil and Water to ensure high yields and strong animals. All told, the agricultural industry is contributing to Orange County’s growth in a significant way. Cornell Cooperative Extension

estimates that over $115 million is pumped into the local economy each year through agribusiness. Whether it comes from the retail side - like the Hoeffner Farm in Montgomery which sells directly to local residents at its farm stand and to a much broader audience at the Green Market in New York City, or from pumpkin and apple picking, hay rides, farm tours, farmers markets, etc. - it’s clear that the wholesale, manufacturing and service side of agriculture plays a major role in keeping Orange County’s economy sound. (Nancy Proyect is President of the Orange County Citizens Foundation. Lucy Joyce is Acting Executive Director of the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Orange County.)

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Thanks to 2011 Corporate Partners Our generous Partners this year are: Platinum Partners: Crystal Run Healthcare USA Datanet, A WVT Communications Company Gold Partners: A & E Advertising and Web Design Advance Testing Company Barton, Birks Chevrolet, Cadillac Depew Energy Drake, Loeb, Heller, Kennedy, Gogerty, Gaba & Rodd, PLLC Elant, Inc. Entrepreneurial Assistance Program Focus Media, Inc. Key Bank Local 17 - Laborers-Employers Cooperation & Education Trust Marshall & Sterling Insurance

Mobile Life Support Services, Inc. Orange & Rockland Utilities SB Credit Card Services Steingart Associates Stewart International Airport/The PANYNJ Taylor Biomass Energy, L.L.C. TD Bank Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Weddell Walden Savings Bank Media Partners: Clear Channel of the Hudson Valley Cumulus Radio of the Hudson Valley Fox Radio Group – WGNY-AM/WGNY-FM/WJGK-FM/ WDLC-AM/WTSX -FM Times Herald-Record Time Warner Cable Watermark Communications WSUL 98.3/95.7 - WVOS .95.9/105.7

president’s message

It’s not a chore, it’s a privilege It’s become a tradition for me to use my November message to remind everyone about the importance of voting in the upcoming elections. In these challenging times, it’s never been more important for every one of us to go to the polls and let our voices be heard. None of us can afford to be complacent with so much at stake. Unemployment, taxes, health care, education, crime, terrorism, ethics in government, the environment, our children’s futures… very little is untouched by the people we vote into power. Don’t let these people get into office without you having a say. If you don’t say it on Election Day, you have no right to whine later on when things don’t go your way. Two other quick items before I close: ● If you have an idea for something the Chamber could or should be doing, please get it to me. Just shoot me an e-mail at drjohn@orangeny.com. Each and every idea

will receive careful consideration. ● Patronize our local businesses, especially as the holiday season approaches. Buy locally, give locally, fly locally (Stewart Airport) and build locally. It’s the only way our economy is going to survive. John A. D’Ambrosio, Ed.D. President

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Member Spotlight ADCORP MEDIA GROUP Irvington Adcorp Media Group is a privately held media company based in Westchester County. We offer prominent signage across diverse formats in most of the major supermarkets along the east coast, and through our full suite of supermarket-based display products we “Guarantee to Get You Noticed.” Our supermarket products include shopping cart ads and ad benches, welcome center signage, market information centers. We also offer a wide range of marketing and digital media services. All of our products are designed to strengthen your reputation within your local market and enhance your professional image. For more info, go to www. neadcorp.com or call 914-909-2960. MID-HUDSON VALLEY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Kingston With branch locations in Newburgh and Middletown, Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union (MHV) is a member-owned credit union serving individuals and businesses throughout Orange, Dutchess and Ulster counties. Since 1963, MHV has helped to make our members’ lives easier by providing complete and con-

venient financial solutions. As a credit union strongly influenced by technology, member experience is driven by innovation, reliable service and easy access. MHV offers a complete array of personal and business banking solutions, low rate financing, 24/7 Personal Teller and convenient e-Services to our members. President and CEO is William L. Spearman. Please visit mhvfcu.com for more information. OFFICE IN A PACKAGE Newburgh Office in a Package offers three consulting services: office efficiency evaluations; writing; and publicity. In an hour, I can provide a preliminary review of the templates and spreadsheets utilized by your staff, and with my knowledge of MS Office applications, indicate desirable changes. As a writer I’ve worked on government reports, technical and departmental manuals, and I’ll be happy to provide you with samples of my columns written while President of the local chapter of American Mensa. For 14 years, I did pro bono work for a national organization and have access to Bacon’s Media Database. Please browse officeinapackage.biz, because we mean business!

PRINTEKS REPROGRAPHICS, INC. Goshen Printeks Reprographics provides a complete range of printing and graphic design services. The Print/Copy Division is dedicated to the reproduction of construction and legal-related documents, including wide format prints, specifications, manuals and digital archiving. However, businesses of all kinds can take advantage of our high-speed color printing, including vinyl banners. Our Graphics Division provides clients with full graphic design services, from business cards and brochures to corporate marketing campaigns and custom brand logos. Whether you need a one page mailer or an entire tradeshow booth, let our skilled graphic artists create the image that makes your business stand apart. Call 391-0877. SPEAR PRINTING COMPANY, INC. Washingtonville Spear Printing, the hallmark of fine printing since 1946, is your source for traditional and digital printing. With our state-of-theart digital equipment, we are well prepared to handle the needs of individuals, businesses, schools and organizations. We reflect our expert professionalism in both our products and in our service to our customer. From brochures to books, we are pleased to serve your printing needs. Call 496-3611 or e-mail spearprinting@ frontiernet.net.

ABSOLUTE STONE TREASURES New Windsor Absolute Stone Treasures sells new and used jewelry for both men and women, and other collectibles on the internet. President is Walter Richter. Reach him at 367 Windsor Highway, Box 119, New Windsor, NY 12553, call 4966527 or e-mail Real1est@frontiernet.net. RING HOMESTEAD CAMP Middletown Ring Homestead Camp -- the hidden gem of Orange County. This family-owned business has provided outdoor adventure activities to more than 500,000 participants since 1979. We have the largest ropes course in the U.S. with 55 high/low activities including zip lines and giant swings. We also have 15 different paintball fields. We can accommodate 1,000 people at the same time, while still maintaining a birthday party of 10. We have over 30 party packages to choose from, as well as the largest stock of inflatables and party rentals. Special for Chamber members: get a free paintball entry with the purchase of one ($30 value). Call 361-3842. MULTIMEDIA SERVICE CENTER Walden Don’t lose your valuable family movies, vldeos, Member Spotlight • Continued on page 5

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Member Spotlight • Continued from page 4 pictures and slides to old age and new technology. MultiMedia Service Center can convert your treasured memories so you can enjoy them for years to come. All work performed on premises. Makes a great holiday gift! Call us at 5666897 or visit MultiMediaServiceCenter.com. IFLICK PHOTO BOOTH Monroe iFlick Photo Booth will bring more FUN to your party! We bring a unique and fun entertainment to your guests and at the same time, provide an instant souvenir photo that they will keep forever. It’s a sure hit – everybody will rave about your party! Perfect for weddings, birthdays, company events, product launchings, holiday parties, school events, fund raisers, bar/bat mitzvahs, religious events, anniversaries and reunions. Check our photo gallery at www. iFlickPhotoBooth.com. For a limited time, get 50% off any rental package. Have a fund-raising in mind? We will help you raise money for free! Call us at 662-2582. 319 MEDIA GROUP, L.L.C. Middletown 301 Media Group is a content production house that specializes in web commercials, electronic press kits and other original production.

Founded by broadcast industry veteran, Michael Dottin, 319 Media Group fills the gap between high quality production and low cost. As an introduction, 319 Media Group is offering one free commercial to be produced for each member of the Orange County Chamber of Commerce. In addition, the commercial will be listed in an online search engine site that specializes in local businesses. 319 Media Group is your one stop for content production. Call 699-2930 or visit www.319MediaGroup.com. DÉCOR&YOU New City At Décor&You, we work with residential and commercial clients to transform their spaces into ones that reflect their taste, lifestyle or company’s image within their investment range. Clients come to us for a variety of reasons, but mostly because they’re overwhelmed with where to begin, confused by the options available, afraid of costly mistakes and frustrated because they just don’t have the time. We provide comprehensive inhome/office consultations, making the design process fun, exciting and stress-free. Décor&You provides everything you need to decorate your space, including furniture, flooring, window treatments, lighting, accessories, artwork, wall coverings and more. Call 613-0063 or visit www.decorandyou.com/lcongemi.

INDEPENDENT LIVING, INC. & INDEPENDENT HOME CARE, INC. Newburgh Since 1987, Independent Living has provided disability advocacy and services throughout the Mid-Hudson region, from our offices in Newburgh. In October, we opened additional offices in Middletown and Monticello, providing easier access to our vast array of independent living services. Located at 66 Bennett Street in Middletown and 10 Prince Street in Monticello, the new centers provide core services including: peer advocacy and counseling; information and referral; independent living skills development and life skills; voter registration; housing assistance and architectural barrier removal at home and in the workplace. For information, call 565-1162, ext. 202 or visit www.MyIndependentLiving.org or www.IndependentHomeCare.org. L.I.F.E. SOURCE LEARNING - EDUCATION SERVICES Newburgh Returning to my passion and expertise as a learning specialist, I believe that “Learning is for everyone” of all ages and abilities. My services include: academic and life skill evaluations with individualized program plan/behavioral assessments and interventions/ coordination with schools, employers, and agencies/ /training and

workshops. I serve as an Educational Coach for DSAHV providing individual services and workshops. I am also a Certified Brain Injury Specialist currently completing a fellowship in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities through New York Medical College and WIHD. Contact me (Dr. Lois Tannenbaum) at DrLPT03@aol.com or 527-7913. I can help you achieve success. ACCESS PHYSICAL THERAPY & WELLNESS Hudson Valley Access Physical Therapy & Wellness announces the expansion of its Wallkill office to 3,500 square feet. The addition has made room for a pediatric care room, three additional private treatment rooms and a more spacious treatment environment for Wallkill’s patients. For more information on how physical/occupational therapy can help you or someone you know suffering from pain, go to www.AccessPTW. com and visit our education section or contact one of our conveniently located offices: Goshen (615-2222), Monroe (782-3200), Montgomery (457-5555), Port Jervis (858-9999) and Wallkill (895-1115). Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Appointments can be made within 24 hours. r

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Member Renewals 266 North Plank Company, Inc. 418 Realty Accounting Link Technologies, L.L.C. Ace Self Storage Action Plus Project Management, Inc. Adelino A. Guerra, C.P.A. Advent Valuation Advisors, L.L.C. American Heart Association Aspire 4 Life, Inc., Counseling and Coaching Services Associated Building Services/Advance Concrete ATM Ready, L.L.C. AVC Hearing Aid Center, Inc. Avon, Independent Sales/Leadership Basement Systems of New York BBE Designs Beautiful People Bethlehem Art Gallery Beyond Rubies, Ltd Bishop Dunn Memorial School C P M Service C. Willumsen Magill and Associates Canadian Tree Service, Inc. Canus Major Services, Inc. Carmela’s Pizzeria & Restaurant Cascarino’s Brick Oven Pizzeria & Ristorante & Italian Style Deli Castaways Catlin Gardens Central Valley Real Estate, Inc. Chelsea Modular Homes Building Systems, L.L.C. Croll Productive Synergy Curves (Middletown) DigiDr.com Do It Best Corp. DP Sales Pro Durasol Systems, Inc. DuVall Construction, Inc. Ellen Barrett, Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty EM Communications Empire State Bank

Enviro Clean Fantastic Cuts Family Hair Design Florida Union Free School District Foamco Foti Flowers at Yuess Gardens Gail Ronk Gillette Creamery Goldinson Corp. Goliath Properties, L.L.C. Goshen Animal Hospital Guardian Self Storage Heather’s Childs Place, Ltd. Hilton Garden Inn Newburgh/Stewart Airport Holiday Inn Hudson Valley Design Hudson Valley Planning & Preservation Interact Marketing International Services of Orange County It’s On TV, L.L.C. Jackson Lewis, L.L.P. Jellybean Promotions JK Development Corp. John E. Knipp, M.D. Kahn, Hoffman & Hochman, L.L.P. Knack, Pavloff & Company, L.L.P. Law Offices of Charles T. Bazydlo Law Offices of Steven A. Kimmel LDR Group Sales, Inc. Learning Land Daycare Literacy Orange Little Pond Consulting, L.L.C. Loughran’s Restaurant/Lounge Louis J. Gizzarelli, C.P.A., P.C. M & R Energy Resources Corp. Manheim New York Mark O’Keefe Contracting MDS HVAC R, Inc. Medline Industries, Inc. Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio and Day Spa of New Windsor

Dee Reberholt, the Chamber’s Director of Member Retention and former Director of Insurance Programs, retired from the Chamber after more than 25 years of service. She was honored at a surprise luncheon held in the Larkin Room at the Chamber Business Center. We wish Dee all the best in her retirement.

MHR International, L.L.C. Mid Hudson Neon Signs, L.L.C. Mid Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union Milestone Pediatric Occupational Therapy, P.C. MJF Construction Montgomery Dental, P.L.L.C Multimedia Service Center New Windsor Ambulance New York Business Development Corp. Newburgh Mall NLG Engineering Otterkill Animal Hospital Outdoors of Chester Parse3 Paunovic & Paunovic, D.D.S., L.L.P. Pine Bush Equipment Co., Inc. Polich Tallix, L.L.C. Primavera Design & Illustration Primerica Dovetta Beamon Raymond/Raymond Associates Ring Homestead Camp, Inc.

Ron DeGroodt Paving, Inc. Royal T Title Agency, Inc. SB Direct, Inc. SB Merchant Services Security Plus Senior Whole Health SoulSystem Orchestras Spear Printing Company, Inc. Spiro & Spiro, Inc. Sportsplex St. Anthony Community Hospital Tango Under the Tent The Pet Barber, Mobile Grooming Spa Thomas E. Griffith Realtors, Inc. Tracking Systems, Inc. United Check Cashing Verizon Wireless Vince DiGiacomo Home Improvement Vincent J. Cestaro & Son Wholesale Food Equipment, Inc. Youngsville Custom Kitchens r

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Member Events The annual coat drive, sponsored by Guardian Self Storage, needs winter coats (clean and in good condition). Adult and children’s coats and jackets, especially children’s and adult plus sizes, are needed. Coats can be dropped off -- no later than October 31 -- at any Guardian Self Storage location throughout Orange, Dutchess and Ulster Counties. For more information, call Judy Motter at 561-0606. Looking for the perfect place to plan your next event or party? We do it all. Holiday parties, baby showers, bachelorette parties, corporate events, mixers, team-building and more. Start the party in Brendyn’s Sportsbar & Grille. We will customize a menu for you and then take the party into Quinnz Pinz for bowling. Call 343-8121. The Orange County Land Trust invites local business owners to support the work of the Land Trust by becoming a business member. Business memberships begin at $150 a year and include a link on the Orange County Land Trust website, invitations to events, an annual newsletter and monthly e-newsletters. For an additional $50 a year, your company logo will appear on the e-newsletter sent to over 1,700 residents each

month. For more information, contact Caroline Hamling at 343-0840, ext.14 or caroline@oclt.org. Cooperative Extension of Orange County will hold another in its series of energy-saving workshops on Wednesday, November 2 at 1:30 p.m. at the Albert Wisner Public Library, 1 McFarland Drive, Warwick. The workshop is free and open to the public. Call Christina at 344-1234 to register. Participants will learn how to reduce energy bills through no-cost/low-cost energy actions. Hudson Valley Media Group will host a Job Fair on Wednesday, November 2 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Harness Racing Museum and Hall of Fame, 240 Main Street, Goshen. The cost to participate is $179; this includes the table, two chairs and advertising for the event. There are only 24 spots remaining. Anyone interested in participating should contact Amanda Coykendall at 346-3086 or acoykendall@th-record.com. Platinum recording artists, The Marshall Tucker Band, will perform at the Lycian Centre for the Performing Arts at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 5. With hits including “Heard It in

a Love Song” and “Can’t You See,” the band is a Southern rock powerhouse. Tickets may be purchased by visiting the Lycian Centre box office in Sugar Loaf or by calling 469-2287 Tuesday through Saturday between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. or at www.LycianCentre.com. Phillip E. Goldstein, Managing Partner of Goldstein Lieberman & Company, notes that Patrick J. Deo, C.P.A., President of Deo, LaManna, Deo & Co., will speak at the “Federal Tax Update” to be held November 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Crossroad Corporate Center, 1 International Blvd, Mahwah, NJ. The fee for the seminar is $99 and includes breakfast and lunch. A free Master Tax Guide will be given to all attendees. Eight CPE credits can be earned for attending the event. The Orange County Arts Council will host its fourth annual County Art Awards Celebration on Thursday, November 10 at the Harness Racing Museum in Goshen. In addition to honoring artists, arts organizations, businesses and patrons of the arts, the ceremony will also pay special tribute to veterans in remembrance of Veterans Day on November 11. For more information, visit www.ocartscouncil.org or call 469-9168. The Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan will hold its Annual Reception on November 16 at Anthony’s Pier 9, New Windsor.

Orange Regional Medical Center will be honored “for redefining the region’s healthcare for generations to come by building the first new hospital in New York State in over 20 years.” Sponsorships and journal advertising opportunities are available. For information, call 7699393 or e-mail Karen@cfoc-ny.org. On Friday, November 18, Inspire will hold its annual signature fundraiser, the Shining Stars Celebration at Falkirk Estate and Country Club. The event will be dedicated to the memory of William J. Devitt, Inspire’s past Foundation President and longtime friend. Cocktail hour will begin at 6:00 p.m., followed by dinner and dancing. A silent auction will also be featured. For reservations or information on journal advertising opportunities, contact Elizabeth Rowley at 294-7300, ext. 233 or erowley@inspirecp.org. On Saturday, December 3 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Safe Harbors of the Hudson will hold the fourth annual “Bells on Broadway” arts and crafts show and children’s holiday festival in the Ritz Theater Lobby and The Green Room in the City of Newburgh. The cost for vendors is $50 and includes a 10’ x 10’ space. Applications and guidelines for potential vendors are available for download at www.safe-harbors.org or by contacting June Henley at 562-6940, ext. 110 or jhenley@safe-harbors. org. r

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CHAMBER EVENTS/ NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2011 S U N D AY

M O N D AY

T U E S D AY 1 NOVEMBER

W E D N E S D AY 2

F R I D AY 4

8:00 am Government Initiatives & Education Committee (Larkin Room)

7:27 am Membership Breakfast (Falkirk Golf Club, Central Valley)

T H U R S D AY

11 5:30 pm Young Professionals Seminar (Larkin Room)

DECEMBER

7 8:00 am Small Business Committee (Montgomery Room)

3 7:45 am Consultant’s Committee (Larkin Room)

10 8:00 am Young Professionals Leadership Council (Montgomery Room)

8:00 am Government Initiatives & Education Committee (Larkin Room)

8:00 am Consultants Seminar (Larkin Room)

5:00 pm Dan O’Brien Retirement Mixer (Anthony’s Pier 9, New Windsor)

15 7:27 am Membership Breakfast (Kuhl’s, Middletown)

8:00 pm Ambassadors (Glen Arden, Harriman)

24 Holiday, office closed

27 Holiday, office closed

5:30 pm Young Professionals Mixer

3:00 pm Dave Cocks Memorial Blood Drive (Larkin Room)

26 Holiday, office closed

8:30 am Minority & Women Business Committee (Montgomery Room)

5:00 pm Holiday Party (Kaplan Hall, SUNY Orange, Newburgh)

8:00 am Ambassadors (Golf Club at Mansion Ridge, Monroe)

8:00 am SBA Seminar (Larkin Room)

5:30 pm Ireland trip info meeting (Larkin Room)

Holiday, office closed

8:00 am Young Professionals Leadership Council (Montgomery Room)

8:00 am PR/Marketing Committee (Montgomery Room)

5 7:45 am Consultant’s Committee (Larkin Room)

8:30 am Minority & Women Business Committee (Montgomery Room)

S AT U R D AY

28 8:00 am PR/Marketing Committee (Montgomery Room)

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reservationform

Kick Off the Holiday Season with Us!

Annual Holiday Party

Upcoming Orange County Chamber of Commerce Events

$30 members at the door

Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at Kaplan Hall at SUNY Orange Newburgh 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

$50 non-members

Sponsored by: Levitan, Yegidis, & Associates, L.L.P., C.P.A.’s

# attending

November 1

Membership Breakfast 7:27-9:00 a.m. Fallkirk Golf Club, Central Valley Topic: “An Update from the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey” Speaker: Susan Baer, Director of Aviation, Port Authority of NY & NJ Sponsor: Advance Testing Company

$25 members in advance

Catered by Holbert’s $40 per person

Young Professionals Seminar 5:30 p.m. Larkin Room, Chamber Business Center, Montgomery Topic: “Personal Finances”

Free

November 11

Informational Meeting 5:30-6:30 p.m. Larkin Room, Chamber Business Center, Montgomery Topic: 2012 Chamber Trip to Ireland

Free

November 17

SBA Seminar 8:00-12:00 noon Larkin Room, Chamber Business Center, Montgomery Topic: “Seven professionals will present topics and answer questions that will help you take your business to the next level” Speakers: Representatives from Small Business Administration and other small business professionals Sponsor: HSBC Bank USA

Free

November 29

Holiday Party 5:00-8:00 p.m. Kaplan Hall, SUNY Orange, Newburgh Caterer: Holbert’s Catering Sponsor: Levitan Yegidis & Associates, LL.P.

$40

November 10

Call the Chamber at 457-9700 or visit www.orangeny.com.

SBA Seminar to address key issues

Call or visit www.orangeny.com for reservations: 457-9700 l Fax 457-8799 or mail with check to: The Orange County Chamber of Commerce, 30 Scott’s Corners Drive, Montgomery, NY 12549 or e-mail info@orangeny.com.

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Many of the most vital issues concerning small business owners will be covered at a special free SBA seminar on Thursday, November 17, from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon in the Larkin Room at the Orange County Chamber Business Center, 30 Scott’s Corners Drive, Montgomery. This seminar is a unique opportunity to meet the individuals, in one location, who can provide the leadership and guidance needed to build your sustainable business. The following professionals will speak: ● Joan Kanlian, Director, Westchester Export Assistance Center, US Department of Commerce ● Dr. Arnaldo Schwerert, Director of the Mid-Hudson Region Small Business Development Center ● William Hughes, C.P.A. and Partner with Kahn, Hoffman & Hochman, L.L.C., a Division of RSSM, L.L.P. ● Cedric Carter, Vice President, New York Business Development Corp. ● Mark Rothenberg, Director of SCORE District 202, Counselors to America’s Small Business ● Larry Pontillo, Lender Relations Specialist with the Small Business Administration, 26 Federal Plaza, NYC Office ● Joseph A Ferri, VP, Senior Business Relationship Manager, HSBC Bank USA, NA. The host for the seminar is the Chamber’s Small Business Committee and the sponsor is HSBC Bank USA, NA. To reserve a spot, contact Roseann at 457-9700 or roseannb@orangeny.com, or register online at www.orangeny.com. Space is limited so reserve now.

President of Metro North to speak Howard Permut, President of Metro North Railroad, will be the guest speaker at the Chamber’s Thursday, December 15 breakfast meeting to be held at Kuhl’s Highland House, Middletown. The breakfast will begin at 7:27 a.m. Breakfast sponsor is Occupations, Inc. System of Care. Howard Permut has been President of MTA Metro-North Railroad since July 2008. He is only the fourth President in the railroad's history and was part of the original team that created Metro-North out of the Conrail commuter operations in New York and Connecticut in 1983. Prior to his current role as President, Permut was the Senior Vice President of Planning, Procurement and Business Development. He is also a visiting scholar at New York University and has worked for a number of major transit agencies in London, Santo Domingo, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Reservations for the breakfast can be made by calling the Chamber at 457-9700 or online at www.orangeny.com. They are $25 for members in advance, $30 at the door and $50 for non-members.

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HoeBowl is new Business Idol HoeBowl’s Orange Lanes in Walden, represented by Lisa Iannucci, is the winner of our sixth annual Orange County Business Idol competition. In business for 50 years, the HoeBowl Family of lanes also includes centers in Wappingers Falls, Poughkeepsie, Kingston and Catskill, in addition to Orange Lanes located on Route 52 in Walden. Orange Lanes is managed by Joe Darmochwal. In her Business Idol presentation, Lisa succeeded in effectively pointing out that bowling is an affordable activity, one that is “good for all ages, no matter what level of bowling you are.” Noting that the President’s Council on Fitness has focused on getting and keeping children healthy, Lisa explained how bowling can be an ideal way to accomplish this. HoeBowl had been a Business Idol competitor in a previous competition, but, Lisa said, they weren’t quite ready for the enormous promotional opportunities that the Idol winner receives. However, after making “multiple changes,” Orange Lanes, she said is ready to get to the “next level.” Lisa, Joe Darmochwal and HoeBowl owner A.J. Forest have already met with the Chamber’s PR/Marketing Committee to discuss strategies going forward.. In addition to the leagues, tournaments, birthday parties and charity events that are already offered at Orange Lanes, suggestions included taking advantage of Joe’s 30 years of catering experience to offer menu items that would go way beyond the types of food that are traditionally available at bowling venues. The PR/Marketing Committee will continue to work with Orange Lanes to ensure that they take full advantage of the more than $22,000 in promotional and marketing opportunities included in the 2011 Business Idol prize package. Congratulations to this year’s Business Idol! For more information about HoeBowl Orange Lanes, call 845- 778-5151 or visit e-mail www. hoebowlfamilyfun@yahoo.com.

Dr. Erik Brower, owner of Innate Chiropractic (below), was one of the 2011 Business Idol finalists, along with Paul McArthur, from DiscountBlabber.Com.

Lisa Iannucci (second from left), Marketing Director for HoeBowl Orange Lanes and winner of the Chamber’s 2011 Business Idol competition, is pictured with three of the Business Idol judges (from left): Eileen Salma (Fox Radio), Niki Jones (Niki Jones Agency) and Donna Hall (New York School of Music), winner of the 2009 Business Idol competition. The crystal trophy Lisa is holding was donated by Corporate Images, Inc.

Business Idol donors help small business The Chamber is very grateful to the following Chamber members who donated the products and services that make up a great ’11 Business Idol grand prize (estimated value of more than $22,000):

● A&E Advertising and Web Design

● WGNY/FOX Radio

● AJ Ross Creative Media

● The winner also receives a complimentary annual membership in the Orange County Chamber of Commerce, a free booth at EXPO ’12 and three free inserts in The Business Viewpoint, as well as a free marketing consultation with the Chamber’s PR/Marketing Committee.

● Clear Channel Radio ● Cooley Group, Inc. ● Greater Hudson Valley Family Health Center ● Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties ● HV Parent magazine ● Niki Jones Agency

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Join us to bid Dano adieu After more than 20 years with the Orange County Chamber of Commerce, Senior Vice President for Membership Dan O’Brien will retire at the end of December. While Chamber President John D’Ambrosio is considered the face of the Chamber, Dan is truly the Chamber’s heart. A native of New York City, Dan brought his grandfather’s printing company, J.J. O’Brien & Son, from New York City to Goshen in January of 1975. President of the company at the time, he joined the Goshen Chamber of Commerce the following year. Not one to let the grass grow under his feet, Dan became President of the Goshen Chamber in 1982 and held the same position a few years later (exactly when, Dan says he can’t remember). He went to work for the former Orange County Chamber in Middletown as Director of Membership in January of 1991, moved to The Chamber of Commerce, Inc., formerly the Eastern Orange County Chamber of Commerce in January of 1997, went through the consolidation of the two chambers in Orange County in October of 1997….and the rest is history. What is different in business now than two decades ago? Dan says without hesitation, “the huge change in the use of technology.” He also says without hesitation that the best thing about the Orange County Chamber of Commerce is its members. What does Dan have planned after he retires? “At this point absolutely, positively nothing” he says, “except for the 437 page ‘To-Do’ list my wife has for me.” Everyone is invited to celebrate Dan’s time at the Chamber and wish him well on his retirement at a special reception on Wednesday, December 14 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Anthony’s Pier 9 in New Windsor. Admission is $25 per person. Please make a reservation with Roseann by calling 457-9700, e-mailing roseannb@orangeny.com or visiting www.orangeny.com. Let’s make this a send-off Mr. O’Brien won’t soon forget!

One of the busiest people at the Chamber, Dan O’Brien, clockwise, makes introductory remarks at a New Member Orientation in the Larkin Room at the Chamber Business Center in Montgomery, interviews Paul McArthur and Dr. Douglas Winslow Cooper for an installment of the weekly Orange Chamber Chat radio program, and shares a laugh with Naomi DuBaldi (Merle Norman Cosmetics) at EXPO 2011.

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Education notes SUNY Orange has received a three-year grant of nearly $282,000 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to establish “Project Up!”, a program to increase awareness of the risk factors for suicide and promote the use of available campus and county mental health services. SUNY Orange is one of 16 colleges and universities selected to receive a combined total of nearly $6.2 million over the next three years. SUNY Orange will be recognized for its sustainability efforts when it receives the Orange County Chamber’s “Green Business of the Year” award during the Chamber’s annual meeting and awards reception on October 26 at the Fallkirk Estate and Country Club in Central Valley. Dena Whipple, an

adjunct assistant professor in the SUNY Orange Arts and Communication Department, will direct professional development and training programs for faculty and staff members as the new coordinator of the college’s on-campus Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology (CTLT). Mount Saint Mary College Professor Priscilla Sagar’s new book examines the application of transcultural nursing. “Transcultural Nursing Theory and Models: Application in Nursing Education, Practice and Administration,” (September 2011, Springer Publishing Company) is a comprehensive text for master’s and bachelor’s level nursing students.

Give the gift of life at the Dave Cocks Memorial Blood Drive Last year, when the first blood drive held at the Chamber and hosted by Holbert’s Catering was announced, Dave Cocks was the first person to sign up to donate. A year later, Dave is gone and the second annual blood drive has been named the Dave Cocks Memorial Blood Drive. Every 2.5 seconds, someone needs blood. Follow Dave’s lead and help ensure that the transfusion needs of individuals in our area are met by donating blood on Monday, December 19 from 3:00-7:00 p.m. at the Orange County Chamber Business Center, 30 Scott’s Corners Drive, Montgomery. The drive is sponsored by Holbert’s Catering

and BackYard Bistro in Montgomery. Any healthy individual age 17 through 75, weighing at least 110 pounds, can donate blood. To make an appointment to donate, visit www.communitybloodservices.org or call 845-220-2030. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are advised. All blood types are needed, especially 0and 0+. All donors will receive complimentary cholesterol and glucose screenings, as well as delicious goodies from Holbert’s Catering. In addition, everyone will be entered in a drawing for dinner for two at BackYard Bistro or a catered dinner from Holbert’s.

This year’s winners of the SUNY Orange Foundation’s Leadership Awards were (from left): Thomas P. Sullivan (Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush, Inc. Funeral Homes), Leadership in Community; Alan Seidman (Construction Contractors Association) representing the Orange County Partnership, Leadership in Business; Karen C. Miller (Frontier Communications), Class of 1971, Alumni Leadership; Terry Saturno, representing Orange County Trust Company, Leadership in Business; and Dr. William Richards (SUNY Orange President), Leadership in Education. Mr. Sullivan, Ms. Miller and Dr. Richards are all members of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Seidman is an Emeritus Board member.

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Did You Know? Regina Clark, of Clark Training and Development, has been invited to deliver twopreconference workshops at the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plan Conference in New Orleans. She will discuss “Doing More with Less: How to Be More Efficient and Effective” and “Leading Teams When You Are Not in Charge.” For information, call Clark at 294-7089 or e-mail regina@reginaclark.net. Goldstein Lieberman & Company, L.L.C. recently donated $500 from its on-going Going, Going, Gone giveaway to Hi-Tor Animal Care Center, as well as to People to People. The Goldstein Lieberman & Company Cares program makes a donation several times a month to a different not-for-profit. The Going Going Gone promotion is an on-going give-away that awards $100 from GLC to a local charity with every home run scored. A sports profile video is an important tool in an athlete’s recruitment process. Let MultiMedia Service Center create a profile package to showcase your talents to coaches and recruiters. Call 566-6897 or visit MultiMediaServiceCenter.com for details. Jewish Family Service of Orange County’s Aid to Families Program has received a grant from the Dyson Foundation to help individuals and families who have suffered damage to their home or belongings as a result of Hurricane Irene. The assistance will be dedicated to those of limited means who are lacking sufficient insurance to cover the costs of repairs or replacements of such items as home furnishings, appliances and food. Jewish Family Service also provides subsidized short-term counseling for those who are going through difficult times. For assistance or referrals, call 341-1173, ext. 300. CSArch Architecture | Engineering | Construction Management was represented by a team of hikers at the recent 3-Peaks Extreme Mountain Challenge sponsored by the COINS Foundation for the construction industry. Climbing nearly 25 miles over 26 hours, hikers Ed Anker, Elizabeth Brutsch, Pasquale Marchese, Kyle Miller and CJ Goodwin scaled Whiteface Mountain, NY, Mount Monadnock, NH, and Mount Mansfield, VT, with Dean Whalen driving the team 928 miles between the three mountains. The CSArch group raised $3,100 for the foundation’s primary U.S. and U.K. annual fundraiser. COINS is a non-profit that partners with communities and organizations to build homes, schools and hospitals for the disadvantaged in the U.S., Haiti, Africa and the U.K. Thomas D. Weddell, C.P.A. and Managing Partner for Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Weddell, is the 2011 recipient of the

Michael H. Urbach, C.P.A. Community Builders Award. The New York Council of Nonprofits, Inc. and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants co-sponsored the eighth annual award. The award recognizes exemplary achievements of a certified public accountant who serves on the board(s) of directors of charitable organizations. More than 400 riders participated in the recent Orange County Country Roads Fall Foliage Bicycle Benefit Tour. Over $20,000 was raised from the Bike Tour, net proceeds of which will benefit the Orange County Land Trust, children with special needs through Occupations, Inc., and The Sanctuary for Animals. After the ride, a catered lunch was provided by Loughran’s of Salisbury Mills. Riverside Bank has once again been recognized as a superior 5-Star rated bank by BauerFinancial, Inc., Coral Gables, FL, the nation’s leading bank rating and research firm. To earn this rating, Riverside Bank must not only report impressive capital levels, but also an enviable loan portfolio with negligible levels of delinquent loans. Riverside currently operates through four offices in Fishkill, Newburgh and Poughkeepsie and can be found online at www. riversidebankhv.com. Hudson Valley Parent magazine collected $384 for the Children’s Grieving Center at the September 14 Orange County Chamber Business EXPO. Visitors to HV Parent’s booth were invited to play a game of skill to win free web and magazine promotion only if they made a contribution to the center. Hudson Valley Parent also gave away free web and magazine ad space to those who donated to the Grieving Center, which will allow local businesses the opportunity to reach the over 50,000 moms who read the magazine regularly. Hudson Valley Parent is a 16-year old regional magazine and is available at hvparent.com. In addition, the magazine can be found at over 850 locations in the region. For more information, visit www.excitingread.com. iFlick Photo Booth recently launched a unique photo booth concept in the Hudson Valley – it’s definitely not your typical photo booth. View our photo gallery at www.iFlickPhotoBooth. com to see unique, customized photo layout for every event. Book your holiday party now and receive 50% off any rental package. Have a fund raiser in mind? We can help you raise money for free! Call 662-2582. The Thayer Leader Development Group was written about this fall in the Training Magazine for China. TLDG continues to set the standard for excellence nationally and internationally and is excited about sharing the leadership

lessons of historic West Point and the Army with several more companies in leader development programs for the month of November. For more information about TLDG, or if you would like TLDG to develop a customized leader training and development program for your organization, contact Mimi Garcia, Learning Coordinator, at 446-4731, ext. 7969. Verticon, LTD has released “5 Rules for Green Building Construction/Renovations,” which is about “making green technology count … in either commercial or residential buildings,” says Co-President Irv Zuckerman. The article outlines five key considerations for integrating green technology into either new builds or renovations. For a free PDF copy of the article, call 774-8500 or e-mail izuckerman@verticon.net. WAMC Northeast Public Radio’s frequencies WAMC 90.3 FM, Albany and WAMK 90.9 FM, Kingston both upgraded to digital HD Radio technology with grant support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting Digital Radio Conversion Fund. This upgrade helps the sound quality and expands WAMC’s digital listening coverage area. Member-supported WAMC Northeast Public Radio broadcasts news, informational and cultural programming to listeners in portions of seven northeastern states. WAMC is an award winning producer of regionally based programming and an affiliate of National Public Radio, American Public Media, and Public Radio International. To become a member, go to: www.wamc.org/support.html The Ruby Group has finished the first phase of a two-phase project at America’s oldest winery, Brotherhood Winery, based in Washingtonville since 1839. The company completed construction on the conversion of a storage barn into a nearly 6,000-square-foot catering hall. The hall, which dates back to 1893, was used for storage after a fire destroyed its roof in 1999. The Ruby Group’s Design-Build team handled all details of the project from inception through permitting and design to construction and finishing with its own architects and engineers. As part of the recent Military Appreciation Day Picnic that the business community hosted for members of the 105th Air National Guard and Marines unit at Stewart, Panera Bread provided enough food to feed breakfast to 150 people from the Stewart community. More than 5,000 servicemen and women and their families enjoyed the picnic. Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union will open its newest branch in the Town of Montgomery. The branch office is located at 30 Hawkins Drive, just north of the intersection of Route 84 and Route 208 at exit five. This is the credit union’s fourth branch office in Orange County. With approximately 5,000 square feet of space, the branch offers six teller windows,

two drive-up teller windows, six offices for financial services representatives, one drive-up ATM and one walk-up ATM, as well as a feefree coin machine. Empire State Bank, with offices in Newburgh, New Paltz and Staten Island, recently awarded $4,400 in quarterly grants to support nonprofit agencies and programs through its charitable trust fund, administered by the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan. Organizations receiving donations included Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh, the SUNY Orange Foundation and Safe Harbors of the Hudson. To make a gift to this fund, make checks payable to CFOS- Empire State Bank, NA Charitable Trust Fund, and mail to the Community Foundation at 30 Scott’s Corners Drive, Suite 202, Montgomery, NY 12549. Secure on-line donations may be made to the Empire State Bank, NA Charitable Trust Fund at cfoc-ny.org. For more information, contact the Community Foundation at 769-9393. Access Physical Therapy & Wellness is opening an office in Milford, PA in November. Innocent Rwakonda has been named the Milford office director. Dr. Rwakonda has practiced in the Milford area for over 15 years. For more information on this or other physical/occupational therapy topics, visit www.AccessPTW. com or contact Stephen Albanese at 457-5555 or salbanese@accessptw.com. Patricia Quinn has joined the Board of Directors of the Mental Health Association in Orange County. Jean Pavek heads the 20-member board. Jiri Ireifej is Vice President. Arthur Gloeckler is Treasurer. Sandy Ryan is Secretary. American Mobile Glass of Middletown can handle any type of insurance work for your auto glass needs. Remember: you, the customer, choose the company to do your work, not the insurance company. American Mobile Glass is located at 126 Sprague Avenue in Middletown. Call 381-1581. Big Brothers Big Sisters 3rd Annual “Fore the Kids Golf Classic” was washed out by hurricane Irene, coming back with gale force success at West Point Golf Course on October 3 when 130 golfers helped raise $39,305 to help BBBS continue its life-changing mentoring support. Primary sponsors included: Fox Radio, Mid Hudson Managed Home Care, Frontier Communications, Goldstein, Karlewicz & Goldstein, Mid-Hudson SHRM and Empire State Bank. See event photos on: www.Facebook.com/bbbsocny. r

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New Members 319 Media Group, L.L.C. Michael Dottin 28 James Clark Drive Middletown, NY 10940 (845) 699-2930 Media - Television Adcorp Media Group Peter Broccole 50 South Buckhout Street, Suite 200 Irvington, NY 10533 (914) 909-2960 Advertising/Graphics/Marketing Associa River Management Mark Raphael 117 Executive Drive New Windsor, NY 12550 (845) 656-2226 Real Estate - Management Atlas Security Services Matthew Ventura 2002 Route 17M, Suite 6 Goshen, NY 10924 (800) 646-0438 Security/Alarm/Video Surveillance Bath, Bark & Beyond Andrea Massa 179 Wisner Avenue Middletown, NY 10940 (845) 476-6545 Animal Services/Supplies Big Brothers Big Sisters SWCT Foundation Ken Kuntz 253 South Williams Street Newburgh, NY 12550 (877) 399-2570 Human Service Organizations Big Dog Innovations Jackie Crino 11 Cherry Lane Chester, NY 10918 (845) 629-4504 Marketing (Multi-Level) Bollinger and Rutter Video Production & Services Bill Bollinger 1272 Cohecton Turnpike Tyler Hill, PA 18469 (570) 224-4400 Film/TV/Video/Production Clipper Magazine/Gannett Mark Reifenberg 42 Hoslers Road Westtown, NY 10998 (845) 857-4013 Advertising/Graphics/Marketing Comfort Experts Michael Jones 129 Denton Hill New Hampton, NY 10958 (845) 374-2000

Plumbing/Heating/Air Conditioning Services & Supplies Consolidated Medical, Inc. Doug Crana 29 Prospect Street Newburgh, NY 12550 (845) 565-5820 Health Care and Related Services - Equipment Fav’s Treatery Medhi Youcef 162 North Main Street Florida, NY 10921 (845) 508-6555 Bakeries and Related Products Genesis Home Innovations Richard Rafos 253 South Williams Street Newburgh, NY 12550 (845) 566-4718 Construction and Related Services George’s Fuel George Blaison 38 Orange Avenue Walden, NY 12586 (845) 778-3993 Fuel Oil/Gasoline Great Parents Barbara Hartman 385 State Route 32 Central Valley, NY 10915 (845) 827-5808 Health Care and Related Services - Psychotherapy iFlick Photo Booth Mari Nevin 18 Lincoln Road Monroe, NY 10950 (845) 662-2582 Entertainment L.I.F.E. Source Educational Services Dr. Lois Tannenbaum P.O. Box 2162 Newburgh, NY 12550 (845) 527-7913 Education/Training Mauri Waldman, LCSWR, BCD, CASAC Mauri Waldman 155 Main Street Goshen, NY 10924 (845) 294-7408 Health Care and Related Services - Psychotherapy MB Designs Michael Bagley 41 Union Square West, Suite 936 New York, NY 10003 (212) 989-0950 Interior Designer Media Solstice Marketing & Public Relations Jessica Gardner 68 Hudson Street

Port Jervis, NY 12771 (845) 430-1396 Advertising/Graphics/Marketing

anniversaries

Newburgh Brewing Company Paul Halayko 88 South Colden Street Newburgh, NY 12550 (617) 921-2872

Congratulations to the following Chamber members who are celebrating special anniversaries this month: 25 Years

Niederhauser Family Eye Care Dr. Hilary Niederhauser 181 Marigold Court, Woodbury Commons Central Valley, NY 10917 (845) 928-3438 Health Care and Related Services - Physicians/ Ophthalmologist

Tectonic Engineering & Surveying Consultants, P.C.

Oppenheimer & Company, Inc. Richard Cass 3 Vansway, Unit 5 Cornwall, NY 12518 (914) 421-4139 Financial Services/Investment Management

Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union

Robert L. Pitkofsky, Attorney at Law Robert L. Pitkofsky 40 Woodside Drive New City, NY 10956 (845) 323-5496 Attorneys T & R Service Center Timothy Murphy P.O. Box 248 Wallkill, NY 12589 (845) 895-8266 Automobile Sales/Service/Leasing The Law Office of Sarah Ramos Sarah Ramos P.O. Box 226 Monroe, NY 10949 (845) 783-1460 Attorneys Trident Tactical Technical- T3 Mark Ellingson 297 Main Street Highland Falls, NY 10928 (845) 977-8090 Sports Supplies and Services Walgreens Anthony Kollar 2084 Route 208 Montgomery, NY 12549 (845) 769-9203 Pharmacies Walgreens Ann Sewall 82 North Plank Road Newburgh, NY 12550 (845) 926-3600 Pharmacies Webbullie Anthony Damico 7 Damian Court Chester, NY 10918 (845) 774-6268 Internet Marketing Consultant

15 Years A & T Healthcare, L.L.C. A. Gurda Produce, Inc. Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union Mid Hudson Managed Home Care, Inc. Ozman Law Offices

10 Years Accounting Link Technologies, L.L.C. Al Dana Mechanical Contractors Hollenbeck & Dailey ICDI Corp., DBA Aurochemicals Reliable Cleaning Services Wellness Home Care, Ltd.

5 Years Arkel Motors, Inc. HVBiz, Westfair Communications

More volunteers listed for ‘Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’ The list of individuals, businesses and organizations that helped carry out Orange County’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” that appeared in last month’s Business Viewpoint was incomplete. The following should also be thanked: ● Gervic Paints (Benjamin Moore) ● Gillin Custom Design ● Joanne DiCesare ● Loiodice Excavating ● Marty Memmelaar and Sons WeldingFabrication ● Mid-City Transit Corp. ● Village Paint (Benjamin Moore) ● Wal-Mart (Middletown, Monroe, Newburgh)

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Health Insurance note from Orange Benefits Partners

Board Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist Norman V. Meci cuts the ribbon on the newly refurbished office of AVC Hearing Aid Center, Inc. at 22 Mulberry Street in Middletown. Norman and his mother, Bette Lee Meci, left, own the company, which also has an office in the Balmville Professional Building in Newburgh. At right is Middletown Office Manager Lisa Weimer, who is Bette’s niece. More information is available at www. AVCHearing.com. In the background are Dolores Pagano (Shaklee, The Health Answer), left, and Beverly Petrozak, wife of a client.

Open enrollment is currently being offered for the Chamber’s health insurance program. Open enrollment is the opportunity to change your current health insurance program or add employees to one of the following programs: CDPHP and MVP (high deductible plans are now available). It is also an opportunity to take advantage of the plans we offer if you have not already. Other programs for groups of two or more are available through: Aetna, CDPHP, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, Emblem Health, MVP and Oxford. Programs for sole proprietors include plan options through CDPHP and MVP. Vision and Dental plans are also available.

Health notes This year’s St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital Gala raised more than $100,000 toward capital projects and expansions. The event attracted nearly 500 guests including hospital leadership, elected officials and community members. Allan E. Atzrott, President and CEO, announced during dinner that the newly renovated main lobby of the Newburgh campus will be dedicated to the SLCH Auxiliary. The hospital recently welcomed physicians, political leaders, employees and members of the community to mark the completion of the new SLCH lobby and the culmination of its 10-year, $125 million master facility plan. St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital’s pediatric department was the recent recipient of a donation of 72 teddy bears by Teddy’s Love Children (TLC) of the Orange, Rockland District Masonic Association. The Lap4Life Foundation awarded a $20,000 grant to SLCH’s Littman Cancer Center. The funds were raised at the Third Annual Lap4Life Run/Walk held in memory of Dr. Angelo Casabianca. Dr. Christopher Magee, an orthopedic surgeon with over 25 years of

experience, has joined the staff of Middletown Medical. He offers treatment for all orthopedic conditions and specializes in knee and shoulder problems and total joint replacement. Dr. David Bleeker, a board certified Internal Medicine physician with over 20 years of experience, has also joined Middletown Medical. He offers primary medical care for all adults. Mary Morton, a Family Nurse Practitioner with a Ph.D. in natural health, has also joined the staff at Middletown Medical. To schedule an appointment with any of these individuals, call 342-4774. Middletown Medical offers the Fluzone High-Dose vaccine, designed specifically for people 65 and older. Orange Regional Medical Center received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes ORMC’s commitment to and success in implementing a higher standard of stroke care. ORMC and POW’R Tobacco Cessation Center have joined together to offer patients

who smoke, and would like to quit, a two-week course of free nicotine replacement therapy (NRT). All patients taking advantage of the benefit will also be referred to the NYS Smokers’ Quitline, 1-866NY QUITS (1-866-697-8487) for free counseling and an additional two-week supply of NRT. For more information about Nicotine Replacement Therapy, call ORMC’s Respiratory Therapy Department at 333-2000. Orange Regional Medical Center’s 2010-2011 Community Service Plan is now available at www.ormc.org. Several CDPHP® health plans have placed among the top health plans in New York State in the National Committee for Quality Assurance’s 2011-2012 Health Insurance Plan Rankings. CDPHP® announces the launch of its 2012 Medicare Choices product lineup and comprehensive benefits for this year’s open enrollment season, which include a reduced premium on all of its individual CDPHP Medicare Choices HMO plans. Established in 1984 as a physician-founded and guided health plan, CDPHP and its affili-

ates currently serve members in 24 counties throughout New York. Visit CDPHP at www.cdphp.com or on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn. Dr. Kiersten Flynn and Dr. Kathryn Rodriguez have joined the staff of Access Physicial Therapy & Wellness’ Montgomery office. Are you experiencing aches and pains? Stiffness from the change in weather? Proper exercise has been shown to be one of the best ways to combat many everyday pains and pain due to arthritis. Access Physical Therapy & Wellness reminds readers to stop in and check out their convenient locations and hours (see Member Spotlight). Visit www.AccessPTW.com. The Elant Foundation has named Michael E. Catania, Esq., to the foundation’s Review Committee for Scholarships and Circle of Excellence. Catania is an associate with Tarshis, Catania, Liberth, Mahon & Milligram, P.L.L.C., in Newburgh. He concentrates his practice on construction law, commercial litigation, municipal defense and general litigation. r

Orange Benefits Partners, L.L.C. will hold an informational health insurance meeting on December 1 at the Orange County Chamber of Commerce Business Center in Montgomery to answer any questions about changes in your coverage for the upcoming year. There will be a morning session (8:00-9:00 a.m.) and an afternoon session (12:00-1:00 p.m.). To make a reservation for one of the informational sessions or for more information and/or applications, contact Christine Florio at 725-7390 or cflorio@orangebenefits.com before December 1. Open Enrollment is offered from December 1-December 27 for OBP’s association health insurance programs. Note that these programs under Open Enrollment will be for a January 1, 2012 effective date.

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