august 2012 bottom line

Millbrook Winery hosts networking event

Message From The Chair.............................2

Joint Business After Hours .......................... 3

Message From The Chamber President ............4

Jazz Festival .........................................................5

Work Local First Job Fair ......................................5

New Members ......................................6-7

Member News ......................................8-9

Ribbon Cuttings .................................12-13

Upcoming Events .................................... 13

Chamber Foundation ............................... 14

Community Spotlight ............................... 15

AUGUST 2012

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Come enjoy beautiful viewsand great company at theAugust 22 Business After

Hours to take place from 5-7 p.m.at Millbrook Vineyards & Winerylocated at 23 Wing Road in Mill-brook. The event will feature com-plimentary hors d’oeuvres providedby J&J’s Gourmet. Millbrook wineswill also be served. This is a greatchance to network with Chambermembers and their guests.

Business After Hours is free toattend but it is asked that registra-tion is done in advance. To reserveyour spot, visit www.dcrcoc.org, go

to the Chamber events page andclick on the August 22 link or call845-454-1700 ext. 1000.

Millbrook Vineyards & Win-ery has received much acclaimfor their home-grown and bottledwines. The Winery is open sevendays a week for guided tours andwine tastings. For more informa-tion, or to book a tour, go to www.millbrookwine.com.

TEG Federal Credit Unionstarted in 1969 by a group of teach-ers from the Wappingers CentralSchool District. Since then TEG hasblossomed into a banking system

that exceeds its customers’ expec-tations and provides personalizedbanking and financial solutions.

LCS Facility Group aims to bethe leading authority on facilityand property maintenance. Theyfocus on quality customer care andrevitalizing the community. LCSFacility Group has a strong desireto make a difference.

FOX Radio is a local radio sta-tion that features a variety of mu-sic. The radio is community orien-tated and is a great way to advertisea business or upcoming event andalso a great station to tune into and

2012 BalloonFestival photos See pages 10 & 11

enjoy quality entertainment.Hudson Cadillac Buick GMC

is the number one volume GMcertified dealership in the HudsonValley. They strive to provide greatcustomer service and a quality car-buying experience.

Kirchhoff Consigli Construc-tion Management is a company witha commitment to sustainability andsafety. The company is an industryleader and visionary that has strongcommunity involvement.

Before the Business AfterHours, the Chamber’s BusinessEducation Committee will be pre-senting a workshop on social me-dia. For more information aboutthat event, turn to page four.

transit authority Ceo is featured at BreakfastNewly appointed Chairman

and CEO of MTA, JosephLhota, will be the speaker

at the Contact Breakfast on August15 at the Poughkeespie Grand Hoteland Conference Center. He will pro-vide Chamber members with insightinto the operations of the MTA.

Lhota served as Deputy Mayorfor operations under Rudolph Gu-liani and also served as budget di-rector, handling NYC’s $36 billionoperating budget. Lhota also actedas commissioner for New YorkCity’s Department of Finance. Be-fore being appointed by GovernorAndrew Cuomo to be CEO of theMTA, Lhota was Executive VicePresident of Administration forMadison Square Garden. He pre-viously served on the board of theMTA from 1999-2001.

Lhota’s goal at the MTA is tofully understand the organization,especially the finances and listenclosely to employees, customersand community leaders in orderto make positive changes for the

future. There has been a close fo-cus on budget, safety, decreasingthe number offare-evasionandcleanliness withregards to theMTA buses andsubways duringhis tenure.

TD Bank isproud to spon-sor the AugustContact Breakfast. TD Bank is oneof the ten largest banks in the U.S.

and provides customers with a fullrange of financial products and ser-vices. TD Bank prides itself on itsaward-winning customer serviceand hassle-free products. TD Bankis considered by many “America’smost convenient bank.” Not-for-profit members Trinity Players,Inc., Spectrum Services Founda-tion and Premier Cares Founda-tion will also be in attendance. Toreserve your place, call 845-454-1700 ext. 1000 or visit www.dcrcoc.org. Tickets cost $20 for Chamber

Lhota

Business After HoursSponsored by:

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POSTMASTER: Send address changes to:Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce,One Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

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Integrated Enterprise Solutions, Inc. (IES).

OfficersFrank Castella, Jr., Chair ........................Harmon & Castella Printing, Inc.Jill Sammon, 1st Vice Chair .............Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp.Joseph Bonura, Jr., 2nd Vice Chair ...................................... The GrandviewJohn Davies, Treasurer .........................................................Riverside BankVincent Ricotta, Secretary ....................Mercedes-Benz of Wappingers FallsGaye Mallet, Past Chair .............................................Adams Fairacre FarmsStephen E. Diamond, Of Counsel .......................Vergilis, Stenger, Roberts,

Davis & Diamond LLPDirectors

Renee Bulla ........................................................... Momentum AdvertisingSalvatore Calta, Jr. ................................................................................ IBMDr. Christine Huebner Caridi................................................Marist CollegeOri Brachfeld .......................................................Dash Lock & Key ServiceJennifer Dunn ............... State Farm Insurance - The Jen Dunn Agency, Inc.Carol Gordon ....................................................................Rhinebeck BankKimberly Hunt Lee ..................................................McCabe & Mack LLPAlexandra Laubacker ......................................................................IES, Inc.Joseph Lepore ...............................................................LCS Facility GroupWilliam Lessner .........................................................Adams Fairacre FarmsJames Letterio, Jr. ............................................Sedore Hudson Valley CPAsTheodore Luty, Jr. ........................................................... Dorsey MetrologyPaul S. Mancarella ..................................................................De’S JewelersDoug McHoul ................................................McHoul Funeral Home, Inc.Rita McPeck ................................................................................. KeyBankDavid Ping .............................................................................Health QuestRobert Ranieri ........................................................... Rose & Kiernan, Inc.Pierrette Ruhland ............................................................Red Cap CleanersMary Schoonmaker ......................................................................TD BankJeffrey Senft ............................................ S & O Construction Services, Inc.Nicholas Shannon .........................Saint Francis Hospital & Health CentersQuinn Shaw .............................................................................M&T BankJennifer Van Tuyl .........................................................Cuddy & Feder, LLPTom Weddell.............Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Weddell LLP

Associate Board MemberWayne Quint.............................................. Quint Investments & Insurance

Chamber StaffCharles S. North ..............................................................President & CEOAudra B. Gerty ........................................ Executive Vice President & CFOGloria Cukar ...............................................Senior Vice President & COONancy Amy .....................................................Director of Member ServicesGeoff Brault ......................................................Director of Media ContentChristine “Desi” Desmoni ......................................Director of MembershipWhitney Haddard ......................................Community Relations SpecialistRich Kleban ..............................Director of Communications & MarketingStephanie Seymour ..................................................Director of OperationsAngela Signor .......................................................Director of Media DesignCarmela Spreer ............................................................... Director of EventsHoward Lynne..............................................Volunteer Government Liaison

The Chamber Foundation StaffKarolyn Osborne ..................................Director, The Chamber Foundation

Workforce Development Center StaffLouise McLoughlin ....................Vice President of Workforce DevelopmentMercy Turugh ...........................................Director of the Step Up ProgramCecilia Cook ......................................................... Director of EmploymentSusan Grecke .................................................................. RPI Case ManagerMaryann McKenzie ............................Youth Employment Services Mentor

Before summer ends, turn upthe heat on your business. In Augustand early September the Chamberis hosting many great events sure toimprove your bottom line.

Start by hitting your network-ing out of the park - all the wayinto Orange County, with the jointBusiness After Hours at DutchessStadium on August 8. This Cham-ber tradition is always a big hitwith members, and immediatelyfollowing the After Hours, all at-tendees are invited to attend thatevening’s Renegades game free ofcharge. Sounds like a home runto me.

Get back on track at ourAugust Contact Breakfast. TheChamber has invited Joseph Lho-ta, the Chairman and CEO of theMTA, as our guest speaker. Lhotaleads an organization that has asignificant presence in our regionand a big impact on local business.Getting to hear from him directly

is something I’m sure you’ll findbeneficial. This is definitely a trainyou won’t want to miss!

Do you whine at the prospectof joining or posting on Face-book? Think you just don’t havethe time to keep up with it all?Well, being visible on social mediais more important than ever, sodon’t forget to bring your laptopsor iPads and pour on out to theMillbrook Winery on August 22for a pre-Business After Hoursseminar on common Facebookmistakes and a dialogue aboutbest practices. Surely some new

ideas for building your businessesbrand will begin to ferment.

When you shop, when youdine, and when you roll your officechair over the finish line – ThinkLocal First! Do you think your jobsitting in an air-conditioned officeall day is a challenge? Are you “thatperson” who would never trade inyour hard hat for an office chair?Well sit on this, the Third AnnualOffice Chair Challenge Fueled byHudson Valley Office Furnitureis back September 12 at All SportHealth and Fitness in Fishkill,and your office can compete in anobstacle course putting your deskchair to the ultimate challenge.Proceeds will benefit the HudsonValley Young Professionals Cham-ber Foundation scholarship.

While it might be summer va-cation for some, as you can see, inthe business community, things arein full swing. I hope to see you outand about at some events soon!

Message froMthe Chair:FrankCastella, Jr.

summer simmers with these events

What a great time aboard the Spirit of hudson on June 27! thanks to Billy Bob’s BBQ for the tremendous catering andtD Bank, Marshall and Sterling, QuES&t, EmbroidMe, IES and Michaels & associates for sponsoring.

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Chamber Chatter1390AM and 1340AM Sundays at 7:30 a.m.

Weekend Chamber Sunrise Showon Sundays at 6:30am WRNQ 92.1 Lite FM at 6:30am, 6am on WBWZ Star 93.3,

7am on News Talk 1450 WKIP and 8am News Talk 99.3 WKIP-FM.

Check out dcrcoc.org for links to the shows each week!

For information about our radio shows contactNancy Amy at (845) 454-1700 ext. 1004 or [email protected]

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The Dutchess County Re-gional Chamber of Com-merce will come together

with the Orange County Cham-ber of Commerce to co-host aBusiness After Hours network-ing event on August 8 from 5-7p.m. at Dutchess Stadium. Thisevent will provide a great chanceto network with businesses fromboth sides of the Hudson Riverand to increase local-to-localcommerce. The event will alsofeature complimentary horsd’oeuvres and a cash bar.

A Hudson Valley Renegadesgame will take place immedi-ately following the event and allChamber guests are welcome toenjoy the action free of charge.Do not miss this chance to en-joy a ballgame and make some

great business connections atthe same time.

To make your reservationfor this special complimenta-ry Business After Hours, visitwww.dcrcoc.org, go to Cham-ber events and click on the link

for August 8, or call 845-454-1700 ext. 1000. This event isproudly sponsored by OrangeCounty Trust Company, Veri-zon FiOs, Rhinebeck Bank andthe United Way of Dutchess –Orange Region.

The OrangeCounty TrustCompany is abank with a repu-tation of conser-vative businesspractices anddedication to thecommunity. It israted in the top6 percent of thestrongest banksin the U.S. byWeiss Ratings.

Verizon FiOs

creates advanced broadbandand wireless solutions and hasa strong focus on corporate re-sponsibility and sustainability.Rhinebeck Bank is one of theoldest savings banks in New YorkState. They are large enough tomeet the diverse needs of their

customers but remain smallenough to add a personal touchto their service. The United Wayof Dutchess- Orange Regionbuilds a stronger community byraising funds and developing re-sources to better the lives of lo-cal citizens.

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How to do business with governmentBusiness owners and their

representatives can learnmore about doing business

with state government and publicauthorities like the MTA and PortAuthority in a special presentationbeing given in August.

Dutchess County ExecutiveMarcus Molinaro, in a partnershipwith the Dutchess County RegionalChamber of Commerce, Mid-Hud-son Small Business DevelopmentCenter and the Dutchess CountyEconomic Development Corpora-tion, present the second in a seriesof events titled “Doing Businesswith Government” on Wednesday,August 15 immediately followingthe monthly Contact Breakfast.The event is complimentary forChamber members and non-mem-

Dutchess County Executive MarcusMolinaro speaks with business owners.

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bers, and will begin at 9 a.m. at thePoughkeepsie Grand Hotel andConference Center.

Chamber President and CEOCharlie North will speak, as well asDutchess County Economic Devel-opment Corp., President and CEOCatherine Maloney. Vanessa Primus,from the New York State Small Busi-ness Development Center, and repre-sentatives from New York State.

The event is generously spon-sored by Intergrated Enterprise So-lutions, Inc.

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by Charles S. North

Unless you’ve been livingunder a rock, you knowthat this fall is election

season, and that could mean bigchanges in the Hudson RiverValley. With so many racesfor key offices being contested,there’s a lot to learn about andkeep track of as you make yourdecisions about who to vote for.Hopefully we at the Chambercan make it a little easier for you.

At the Dutchess County Re-gional Chamber of Commerce,we pride ourselves on being anadvocate for our members andthe business community at largewhen it comes to matters ofgovernment. We want to makesure your concerns are heard,and that you can speak to thoserepresenting you directly. Tothis end, we’re looking forwardto hosting forums with thecandidates at our upcomingContact Breakfasts and otherevents so you can hear firsthandhow different platforms may af-fect you and your business.

If you’re a Chambermember and have a thoughtregarding something in thepolitical arena, I recommendyou channel it through ourLegislative Action Commit-

tee. With monthly meetingsto debate issues and determinethe best policy outcomes for thebusiness community, speak-ing to this group is a greatway to let your voice be heard.Legislative Action Committeemembers also participate infrequent closed-door luncheonswith elected officials, ensuringthey’re always engaged with theprocess. For more informa-tion about the committee orto raise a concern, contact ourVolunteer Government LiaisonHoward Lynne at [email protected].

Whatever your politicalleanings may be, this is animportant year to be involvedin the process. Whether you’rea Republican, Democrat orIndependent, make sure you’rewell informed about the issuesand the candidates, and thatyou get out there and vote inNovember!

Sincerely,

Charles S. NorthPresident & CEO

Do not miss the Pre-Busi-ness After Hours on Au-gust 22. This event will

help professionals figure out howto use social media to promotetheir business. The Pre-BusinessAfter Hours is to take place from4-5 p.m. at Millbrook Vineyards& Winery.

This event is a clinic on howto effectively use Facebook asa professional. Geoff Brault,

Director of Media Content atthe Dutchess County RegionalChamber of Commerce, will ad-dress common mistakes of Face-book users and what works whenit comes to using the social net-working site to promote yourselfand a business. It’s a great way tolearn how to avoid common er-rors that people make when us-ing social media.

The event is complimentary,

and those planning to attendshould bring their tablet or lap-top and have specific questionsconcerning social media andits uses. The Busines Educationcommittee members will alsobe on hand to assist attendees.Please register in advance by vis-iting www.dcrcoc.org, go to theChamber events page and clickon the August 22 link or call 845-454-1700 ext. 1000.

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The Hudson Valley will onceagain be alive with soundsof jazz music on August 18-

19 when TRANSART & CulturalServices, Inc. celebrates the 12thAnnual Jazz in the Valley Festivalat Waryas Park in Poughkeepsie.This scenic location provides theperfect atmosphere to sit back,relax and enjoy some sensationaljazz music.

This year’s festival will con-tinue the past tradition of fea-

turing musicians ranging fromglobal sensations to emergingartists, and will feature jazz mu-sic in all of its forms. Some ofthe featured artists include, TheCooker, We Four, Lou Donald-son, Luther François, Roy Ay-ers, Swiss Movement Revisited,Helen Sung Trio and Zon DelBarrio.

Dutchess County is a greatplace for both visitors and resi-dents to experience jazz. Not

only will there be great music,but a beautiful view of the Hud-

son River as well. The area isalso great for sight-seeing with

its many historic loca-tions nearby.

The DutchessCounty RegionalChamber of Commerceis proud to sponsor

this event and looks forward tojoining forces with TRANSARTand Jazz in the Valley to cre-ate an enjoyable jazz weekend.Metro-North Railroad is a pro-motional partner.

For more information, orto purchase tickets, call 845-384-6350. Chamber memberscan receive discounted tick-ets for the event. Use the code“CHAMBER” when purchasingyour tickets.

Weekend music festival promises to hit just the right note

If you’re an employer lookingto fill positions with qualified can-didates, register to be an exhibitorat the fourth annual Work LocalFirst Job Fair. The Job Fair willbe held on September 19 from 9a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Poughkeep-sie Grand Hotel and ConferenceCenter in downtown Poughkeep-sie. This event will take place im-mediately following the Septem-ber monthly Contact Breakfast.

The job fair is complimentaryfor exhibitors and is a great wayto meet potential employees. Inprevious years it drew hundredsof eligible applicants searching foremployment opportunities. Theevent will also feature seminarsfor job seekers addressing a vari-ety of employment topics.

All exhibitors will receive onefour-foot table, chairs, and a tableskirt. Exhibitorsshouldplantobringtheir own extension cords if electric-

ity is needed, as well as their ownsignage. Those attending should alsoplan to have their tables staffed forthe duration of the event.

There is a limited amount ofspace, so register early to saveyour spot. To obtain a registra-tion form, go to the ChamberEvents page at www.dcrcoc.organd click on the calendar link forSeptember 21. Those interestedshould send completed forms toCarmela Spreer, Dutchess CountyRegional Chamber of Commerce,One Civic Center Plaza, Suite400, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, orfax to 845-454-1702 to Carmela’s

attention. For more information,call 845-454-1700 ext. 1006.

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June neW MeMBersadult Care, assisted living& nursing hoMe faCilities

ECHO - Elder CottageHousing Opportunities25 Clove Hollow RoadHopewell Junction, NY 12533845-206-6525/Fax: 845-724-4699Email: [email protected]: www.echocottagesltd.comContact: Bob NovakEst. 2012; Affordable alternative toelder care. Free-standing cottagesfor placement on your propertyinstead of alternative assisted living.

attorneys & legal serviCes

William Crane, Esq.11 Market Street, Room 204Poughkeepsie, NY 12601845-454-5150/Fax: 845-454-6612Contact: William CraneEst. 12/9/1998

Lee David Klein11 Market Street, Suite 204Poughkeepsie, NY 12601845-454-9200/Fax: 845-454-6612Email: [email protected]: Lee David KleinEst. 2007; Law Office - Litigation

Raymond P. Rache, Esq.PLLC11 Rachet Road, Suite 2Newburgh, NY 12550845-926-3026Email: [email protected]: Raymond P. RacheEst. 2000; Civil litigation trust andestates.

Beauty salons,serviCes & supplies

An’tyrice Salon & Spa381 Main StreetPoughkeepsie, NY 12601845-559-0033Web: www.antyrice.comContact: Angelline Smalls, OwnerEst. April 2009; Full service salonand spa specializing in multi-cultural clientele including hairextentions, weaves, fusion andlinketts. Also off-site bridal partiesand make-up.

Candy/ConfeCtions

Queen Choco3 Twin RoadWappingers Falls, NY 12590845-297-9210Email: [email protected]: www.queenchoco.comContact: Camille M. Cappillo-Chapman, PresidentEst. March 2011; Chocolateproducts, truffles, caramels andalso a candy store.

Caterers

Arbor Ridge Catering& Banquet Hall17 Route 376 and 52Hopewell Junction, NY 12533845-227-7700 -Inn/Fax: 845-227-8812Email: [email protected]: www.arborridgecaterers.comContact: Kevin Buragas,Banquet ManagerEst. 11/8/2008; Full servicecatering hall that welcomes allstyles of events including weddings,Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, sweet 16s,retirement parties, seminars andcorporate fundraisers.

Clothing & retailers

Julia Lawrence -Independent CAbiFashion Consultant126 Duncan AvenueCornwall on Hudson, NY 12520914-213-5086Email: [email protected]: www.julialawrence.cabionline.comContact: Julia Lawrence,Independent CAbi FashionConsultantEst. August 2011; Boutique styleline of women’s clothes, soldexclusively through home showsand parties.

Sole’s with Soul6 Catharine StreetPoughkeepsie, NY 12601845-471-7685soleswithsoulfashion@gmail.comwww.SolesWithSoulFashion.comContact: Nicole DardenEst. 4/28/2012; Women’s shoes,handbags, accessories and girlsnight out events.

CoMMunity BasedserviCe organizations

FLIP - Friends of Little Italy21 Beechwood ParkPoughkeepsie, NY 12601845-486-1378Email: [email protected]: Franc Palaia, BoardMember - Arts CoordinatorEst. 2009; Community organizationto promote and celebrate the LittleItaly neighborhood with events,performances, public art and kidsevents.

danCers & danCe CoMpanies/studios/instruCtion

Joy of Dance Studio733 Freedom Plains RoadPoughkeepsie, NY 12603845-227-2706Email: [email protected]: www.ballroomjoe.comContact: Julie Martyn, OwnerEst. 2012; From your weddingdance to line dance with salsa,ballroom and swing in between!Flash mob specialty - partners notrequired for lessons.

eMployMentagenCies & serviCes

Civil ServiceEmployees Association207 Beechwood AvenuePoughkeepsie, NY 12601914-204-2680/Fax: 845-486-3090Email: [email protected]: Lizabeth PirainuEst. 1972; Representation ofemployees.

energy Consultants

Blue Rock Energy432 North Franklin Street, Suite 20Syracuse, NY 13204845-705-7991/Fax: 315-701-1812Email: [email protected]: www.bluerockenergy.comContact: Ken Phillips, EnergyConsultantEst. 2003; A premier provider ofelectricity and natural gas products,serving commercial and industrialcustomers across the deregulatedmarkets of the Northeast.

Lime EnergyPO Box 1540Wappingers Falls, NY 12590855-236-4832Email: [email protected]: www.lime-energy.comContact: Stephen J. SchwartzEst. 1980; National leader inplanning and delivering energy-efficient and renewable energysolutions. Central Hudson Gas &Electric selected Lime to exclusivelymanage and implement thecommercial lighting program.

engineering and/orsurveying serviCes

Red Hook Engineering, PC7472 South BroadwayRed Hook, NY 12571845-758-5434Email: [email protected]: www.redhookeng.comContact: Tim Lynch, PresidentEst. 9/18/2000; Civil, structuraland building engineering service.

farMing & agriCulture

Chevreaux de la Grange15 Freedom RoadPleasant Valley, NY 12569845-452-2911Web: www.chevreauxdelagrange.comAn all natural Hudson Valley farmfeaturing Goat’s Milk Soap andother fine products.

finanCial serviCes

Edward Jones (Farrell)695 Dutchess TurnpikeRoute 44, Suite 101Poughkeepsie, NY 12603845-454-6056/Fax: 888-588-6734Email: [email protected]: www.edwardjones.comContact: J. Paul Farrell,Financial AdvisorEst. 1922; Financial services.

hotels & Motels

Inn at Arbor Ridge17 Route 376 and 52Hopewell Junction, NY 12533845-227-7700/Fax: 845-227-8812Email: [email protected]: www.innatarborridge.comContact: Michael Ayala, GeneralManager60 room inn with outdoor patioincluding two dining rooms withfull bar service. On-site parkingand bus accommodation.

iCe CreaM parlor

BeachBerry Yogurt Hut2001 South RoadPoughkeepsie, NY 12601Email: [email protected]: www.beachberryyogurthut.comContact: Anthony RatcliffSelf-serve frozen yogurt and icecream with 30+ toppings. All pay-by-weight.

insuranCeagenCies & Brokers

CombinedWorksite Solutions914-475-2370Email: [email protected]: www.combinedworksiteNY.comContact: Marisa Gee, AccountExecutiveEst. 1992

landsCaping serviCes

Samarotto Design Group5 Hollow LanePoughkeepsie, NY 12603800-797-0598Email: [email protected]: www.samarottodesigns.comEst. 2011; Award-winning,distinctive landscape design andinstallation. Providing stunningsolutions for all of your outdoorliving spaces.Sponsor: Dee Richter


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Liberty EnvironmentalManagement & PestControl2629 Route 302Middletown, NY 10941845-361-9900/Fax: 845-361-2300Email: [email protected]: www.teamlem.comContact: Lauren Hoheusle,Marketing ManagerEst. 1959; Family-owned businessfor over 55 years, servicingthe Hudson Valley in completeproperty management for homesand businesses including generalcontracting, home remediation,counseling/design of modularhomes and much more.

Pestech Exterminating, Inc.PO Box 391Liberty, NY 12754845-292-2847/Fax: 845-292-4181Email: [email protected]: www.pestech.comContact: Bruce Davidson, CEOEst. 1994; Pestech Protected:Preventive pest solutions to keepyour home or business pest-free!

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Beacon Auto Salvage Inc.PO Box 532Beacon, NY 12508845-838-8591Email: [email protected]: www.beaconautosalvage.comContact: Christopher DeRiseEst. 1972; Auto recycling center.

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Coco Loco Cafe, Inc.274 Main StreetPoughkeepsie, NY 12601845-452-5626Email: [email protected]: Jeannine Guerra,ManagerEst. 4/10/2012; Serving breakfast,lunch and dinner. Specializing inPupusas, empanadas and otherCentral American dishes.

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Bike New York475 Riverside Drive, Suite 1300New York, NY 10115212-870-2080/Fax: 212-870-2099Email: [email protected]: www.bikenewyork.orgContact: Ashley Delegal Trupp,Assistant Director of EventsEst. 2000; Bike New York is a 501(C)(3) non-profit whose missionis to promote and encouragebicycling and bicycle safetythrough education, public eventsand collaboration with communityand government organizations.Sponsor: Christine Desmoni

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Alpha Taxi2339 South RoadPoughkeepsie, NY 12601845-797-7656/Fax: 845-485-8585Email: [email protected]: Eddie Samradli, PresidentEst. September 2010; Taxi service:local, long distance, airports,medical transportation.

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News...Family Services Inc. has an-

nounced the appointment of Rich-ard Mitchell, Esq. and Peter Lumbto the Agency’s Board of Directors.Mitchell has provided extensivecommunity leadership in numer-ous organizations including havingserved in various capacities on theboards of the American Heart Asso-ciation, the Area Fund of DutchessCounty, the Bardavon 1869 OperaHouse, United Way of DutchessCounty, and Vassar Brothers Hos-pital Foundation, among others.

Mitchell is a Managing Partnerin the law firm of Iseman, Cun-ningham, Riester & Hyde.

Lumb has served in numerousleadership positions in DutchessCounty organizations, includingMill Street Loft, the Vassar-War-ner Home and Foundation, Cun-neen-Hackett Cultural Center, theSalt Point Cemetery AssociationDutchess County Arts Council andthe Dutchess Arts Fund.

Lumb attended the HarvardBusiness School, is retired from acareer in local business endeavors.

The local CPA and consultingfirm of Day Seckler recently an-nounced that Michele Foder, ac-countant, obtained her QuickBooksProAdvisor certification.

Candidates of the QuickBooksProAdvisor program take severalavailable courses and successfullypass each part of a four-sectionexam. As a certified ProAdvisor,Foder is recognized by QuickBooksfor her proficiency in helping cli-ents and businesses customizeQuickBooks for their unique needsand help them get the most out ofthe software.

Riverside Bank announces theappointment of two new officers toits commercial lending team. An-thony Casillo was appointed Vice

President /Commercial Loan Of-ficer and Cathy Ann Nicholsonwas appointed Assistant Treasurer/Loan Administration Manager.

Casillo comes to RiversideBank with over 18 years of lendingexperience, with the past 8 yearsin commercial lending. His mostrecent position was at HometownBank as a Commercial Loan Offi-cer. Casillo will be located at thebank’s Newburgh branch at 52Route 17K and be responsible forcommercial lending in the Orangeand Ulster County markets.

Nicholson comes to RiversideBank with over 20 years of com-mercial lending experience, mostrecently as a Mortgage Officer withthe Community Preservation Cor-poration. Nicholson will be locatedat the Poughkeepsie CorporateHeadquarters on 11 Garden Streetand will be responsible for manag-ing the Commercial Lending Ad-ministration Department of thebank.

TEG Federal Credit Unionhas named Thomas I. Gay as itsnew Chief Financial Officer (CFO).Gay replaces Ronald A. Flaherty,who was promoted to President &CEO in January of 2012.

Gay has over 21 years of expe-rience in positions of increasingresponsibility in finance and ac-counting. He has been with TEGsince 1991, most recently servingas the Controller. Prior to that heserved as the accountant. In hisnew position, Gay will be responsi-ble for directing and administeringthe organization’s overall financialplans, business policies and ac-counting practices.

“I am excited to take on thisnew challenge as the credit unioncontinues to grow and prosper,”said Gay. “TEG is a great creditunion with a strong communitybase and I welcome the opportu-nity to help guide the strategic di-rection and ongoing success of thiscompany.”

The Dutchess County SPCAannounces the grand opening ofthe new DCSPCA Thrift Shoppe,the thrift shop for people. Thestore is located in Hidden Plaza at600 Violet Avenue Suite I in HydePark.

From clothing and householditems to jewelry, collectibles, andmore, the DCSPCA Thrift Shoppeis loaded with great deals. TheThrift Shoppe will help to support

the life-saving work of the DCSP-CA, a private not-for-profit, whichis the lead agency for animal rescueand adoption in Dutchess County.

The DCSPCA Thrift Shoppeis be open six days a week. TheDutchess County SPCA is cur-rently accepting donations for thethrift store. Please contact SueStives at 845.454.5346 ext. 103for additional information and tomake arrangements for donations.

Prudential Serls Prime Prop-erties was named to the PrudentialReal Estate network’s 2012 Gibral-tar Circle as one of the top 50 com-panies within the network.

“The Gibraltar Circle award isour network’s highest honor forbrokers and their affiliated com-panies,” said Earl Lee, president,Prudential Real Estate. “Honoreesrepresent the best of our networkand the real estate industry. Theyare leaders in their markets, re-spected for operational excellenceand recognized for superior clientsatisfaction.”

Prudential Serls Prime Prop-erties joined the Prudential RealEstate network in 1992. PrudentialSerls Prime Properties is part ofthe Prudential Tri-State networkof brokers, a powerhouse of realestate firms in the New York, Con-necticut and New Jersey markets.For more information, log on toprudentialserls.com.

Shero Designs, a web designand development firm in the Cityof Poughkeepsie, is offering the op-portunity to build your business anew website or to improve your ex-isting website and online brand forfree. Whether you are a restaurant,coffee shop, non-profit, car dealer-ship or online retailer, you need tomake sure your website stands outand that people can find it whensearching on Google.

Shero Designs has built web-sites for charities and a plethoraof small and large local businesses.Because they care and Think LocalFirst, they’re giving one lucky busi-ness owner the chance to win theirexperienced, professional services,for nothing! To enter for yourchance to win, visit sherodesigns.com.

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As an HVFCU Financial Ser-vices Consultant, Kimberly is ex-perienced in investment manage-ment, retirement planning, taxadvantaged college savings pro-grams, and estate planning. Sheis also certified by the New YorkState Insurance Department as anapproved long-term care and lifeinsurance professional.

Hudson Valley Federal CreditUnion is a community-charteredcredit union providing personaland commercial financial servicesto more than 254,000 members.HVFCU offers savings and loanprograms to businesses and in-dividuals who live, work, wor-ship, volunteer or attend schoolin Dutchess, Orange, Ulster andPutnam Counties. For more in-formation, visit hvfcu.org.

Taconic Cuts Barber andBeauty, located at 1606 Route 82Lagrangeville (845-226-8645) iscelebrating 10 years of being inbusiness in August. They wish tosend out a big Thank You to theirvalued customers who have madethis possible. They will continueto provide old fashioned serviceat old time prices, as this hasworked so far.

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for a fund-raiser Volleyball Tour-nament. It will be held August25-26 at Memorial Park on Route52 in Beacon. Women’s doubles,men’s doubles and quads will playon Saturday, August 25. Reverseco-ed doubles and quads will playon Sunday, August 26. All levelsof players welcome. Registrationbegins at 8 a.m.; play starts at 9a.m. Fee is $25 per player, perteam.

For an extra treat, get yourpicture taken with the GEICOGecko from 10 a.m.-noon on bothSaturday and Sunday! To register,contact Stacy at [email protected] and state your levelof play.

Run or walk as an individualor in a team at United Way of theDutchess-Orange Region Gen-eral Montgomery Day 8K Race

set for 8 a.m. Sept. 8 at VeteransMemorial Park in the Village ofMontgomery.

The annual event is open torunners and walkers of all agesand is part of the 2012 HudsonValley Grand Prix. Participantscan compete for team or individ-ual awards.

Registration is $20 by Aug. 31,or $25 after. For race and registra-tion information, and to registeronline go to www.uwdor.org.

Funds raised at the event en-able United Way to bring thecommunity together in collabo-ration to solve major quality oflife issues in the three key areasof Education, Income and Healthand to provide opportunities forall to live successfully.

Mental Health America ofDutchess County will hold its14th annual signature fund-raiser,“Swing Away Stress”, at Christos,Wilbur Boulevard, Poughkeepsieon Friday, September 28 from6-9:30 p.m.

The evening will include horsd’oeuvres, a sit-down dinner,lighthearted silent/live auctioncompetition, and dancing to the“Harvest Band”. The cost to attendis $100 per person ($50 is tax-deductible).

Deadline to register is Sept.10. Call Kathleen Valentino at473-2500 x 1305, or e-mail her [email protected] for fur-ther information, or to register.

Superior Sounds is sponsor-ing a fundraiser for the Leukemia& Lymphoma Society August 19from noon-6 p.m. at the OverlookGolf & Recreation Center in theTown of Poughkeepsie.

Tickets are $20 for ages 13+and $10 for ages 5-12. There willbe raffle drawings for any prizesdonated by local business and a50/50 cash drawing at the end ofthe raffle.

The event ticket will give theticket holder two options of around of mini golf, entry to paint-ball, batting cage tokens, a bucketof driving range golf balls, or 6laps on the track. Vendor Exhibi-tor Space is $50 for a 10x10 spot,with a portion of the proceeds go-ing to the Leukemia & LymphomaSociety.

For more information, pleaseemail Marquis Evans at [email protected]

Kudos…The Ulster Savings Charita-

ble Foundation recently awardeda $2,500 grant to the Mill StreetLoft in support of “Habilidad”,one of the Loft’s many YouthOutreach Programs serving low-income families in the cities ofPoughkeepsie and Beacon.

With a growing Latino/His-panic population in Poughkeep-sie and Beacon, “Habilidad” wascreated in 2004 as a bilingualarts-centric program designedto foster self-esteem, leadership,communication, decision-mak-ing and other important skills forSpanish-speaking youth.

Currently held as an after-school program at Mill Street Loft,the program plans to expand intoScenic Hudson’s River Center, theLoft’s new facility in Beacon.

WJGK-FM “FOX 103.1”wins the NYSBA “Award for Ex-cellence in Broadcasting,” an an-nual contest sponsored by theNew York State Broadcasters As-sociation (NYSBA) recognizingoutstanding achievement amongNew York’s radio and televisionstations.

Competing against similarstations from across the state,the New Windsor-based radiostation was judged to have themost “Outstanding Public ServiceCampaign”.

“It’s our highest priority to bethe “dialogue starters” and pro-vide a voice for people on the cru-cial issues that affect the well be-ing and future of our community,”said Sunrise CEO Joerg Klebe.

Venus Mosher, Regional VPof Arbonne Skin Care recentlypresented Dr. Angela Keleher,Director of the Breast Centerat the Dyson Cancer Center atVassar Brothers Medical Cen-ter with complimentary ‘Pam-per Me Packs’ for breast cancerpatients.

The packs will be given toall breast cancer patients bySpecialty Fittings which runsLa Boutique in the Dyson Cen-ter specializing in products forwomen post surgery.

Miles of Hope is a 501-c-3public charity with a mission tofund support services for localpeople affected by breast cancer.

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Hudson Cadillac Buick GMC (2023 South Road, Poughkeepsie) cuts a ribbon to celebrate the completionof their showroom renovations.

Leaf A Legacy

The Chamber and Eagle Riverview Management (1 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie) are proud to supportAbilities First’s Leaf A Legacy program.

Think Local First Consumer Expo

There was a wonderful turnout at the inaugural Think Local First Consumer Expo Satruday, July 7 at thePoughkeepsie Galleria. Thanks to all the vendors that came out, shoppers who stopped by, and MetLifefor sponsoring.

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gards to your network infrastruc-ture is priceless when you have aworkforce that is dispersed acrossa large area, working remotely ortrying to deal with clients and theirneeds on a 24x7 basis. You have tobe concerned with the infrastruc-ture that supports your businessfrom a wired and wireless stand-point and if you are conscious ofsome key details, your Wide AreaNetwork can offer you big returnson investment so you can keep upwith your competition and yourcustomers.

When you look at your widearea network set up for your busi-ness or look to your network pro-vider, keep these items in mind:

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Always keeping an eye towardsthe future for your local and widearea network will always keep youone step ahead of the curve andyour competition.

This article was provided by JaimeButler, Business Development Special-ist at Integrated Enterprise Solutions,Inc. For more information about IES,please visit them online at www.ies-ny.com or call 845-226-9983.

The Childcare Coun-cil of Dutchessand Putnam,

Inc. is offering a $200child care give away.This giveaway is opento any household thathas a child currentlyenrolled in a childcare program that isregulated by the NewYork State Office of Chil-dren and Family Services and thatoperates in Dutchess or PutnamCounty. Expecting parents in needof child care can also enter to win.

This contest is free and easyto enter. A household can enteronline, at childcaredutchess.org,by mail to “Child Care Giveaway”,Child Care Council of Dutchess

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BreakfastSouthern StyleAugust 1, 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m.Hyatt House, 100 WestageBusiness Center Drive, FishkillGuest Speaker: John Thoman,Abilities First’s Executive DirectorSponsored by: M&T Bank, Iseman,Cunningham, Riester & Hyde, LLPand ServiceMaster Clean

Joint Business After Hourswith Orange CountyChamber of CommerceAugust 8, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.Dutchess Stadium, 1500 Rt. 9D,Wappingers FallsSponsored by: Orange CountyTrust Company, Verizon FiOs,Rhinebeck Bank, United Way ofDutchess-Orange Region and FoxOldies 98.9 FM (WGNY-FM)

Contact BreakfastAugust 15, 7:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel andConference Center, 40 CivicCenter Plaza, PoughkeepsieGuest Speaker: Joseph Lhota, MTAChairman and CEOSponsored by: TD Bank

Pre-Business After HoursAugust 22, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.Millbrook Vineyards & Winery, 23Wing Road, MillbrookFacebook seminar. Membersattending should bring theirlaptops, ipads, etc…

Business After HoursAugust 22, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.Millbrook Vineyards & Winery, 23Wing Road, MillbrookSponsored by: TEG FederalCredit Union; LCS Facility Group;Hudson Cadillac-Buick-GMC;Kirchhoff-Consigli ConstructionManagement, Inc. and Fox Radio

HVYP Office ChairChallenge Fueled byHV Office FurnitureSeptember 12, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.All Sport Fishkill

UPCOMINGevents

RIBBON CUTTINGSDutchess CountySPCA Thrift ShopAugust 1, 4 p.m.600 Violet Avenue, Hyde Park

Neave Pools, ADivision of NeaveOutdoor SolutionsAugust 2, 4 p.m.3622 Route 9, Cold Spring

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AnniversaryCelebrationAugust 4, 2 p.m.Center Court at thePoughkeepsie Galleria

Measured to FitAugust 15, 4 p.m.789 Old Route 9 North, Suite C,Wappingers Falls

M&T BankAugust 17, 4 p.m.67 Jackson Street, Fishkill

Uncle Louie G’sItalian Ices & IceCreamAugust 31, 4 p.m.264 North Road, Poughkeepsie

Strength For LifeSeptember 6, 4 p.m.26 IBM Road, Suite 102,Poughkeepsie

Hudson ValleyWine FestivalSeptember 8, 11 a.m.Dutchess County Fairgrounds,Rhinebeck

riBBon CuttinGsRidley-Lowell Cosmetology School

Congratulations to Ridley-Lowell Technical Institute on the grand opening of their new cosmetologyschool on Main Street in Poughkeepsie.

Sole’s With Soul

Congratulations to Sole’s With Soul, now open on Catharine Street in Poughkeepsie.

Hampton Inn Fishkill

The Hampton Inn Fishkill, located at the I-84 interchange on Route 9, has made some gorgeous renovations.Check them out for yourself and keep the Hampton Inn in mind the next time you need a hotel in the area.

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Tell us a little about thevolunteer efforts you’vebecome involved in sincegraduating from the LDprogram in 2011 and why?One of the direct benefits ofparticipating in LD was that itprovided me with first-handinteraction with many non-profitorganizations in Dutchess County.In fact, one of my favorite sessionsinvolved our visit to the FamilyPartnership Center, where we wereexposed to a number of charitablegroups. As a direct result of this

session, I now serve on the Boardof Advisors with the Marist LibertyPartnership Program.

How have the skills you’velearned by going through theLD program impacted yourpersonal & professional life?Before reflecting on theknowledge and skills I developedthrough the program, I have toemphasize the great relationshipsI made, many of which continuethrough my involvement with theLeadership Dutchess Committee.

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Trista Parker, Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Health Quest, Inc.Bill Francis, 1st Vice Chair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fortress Financial Advisory LLCTina Walz, Treasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M & T BankLisa Morris, Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hudson Valley Federal Credit UnionNevill Smythe, Past ChairStephen E. Diamond, Of Counsel . . . . Vergilis, Stenger, Roberts, Davis & Diamond, LLP

DIRECTORSStacey Langenthal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Provident BankTina Ludwig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The Valley Group, Inc.Peter Maher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mid-Hudson SubaruCarmen McGill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dutchess Community CollegeRita McPeck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KeyBankAnthony Morando . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cuddy & Feder LLPCharles “Chip” Simon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Taconic Advisors, Inc.Thomas Weddell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & WeddellSkip Weisman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weisman Success Resources, Inc.

FOUNDATION STAFFCharles S. North . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PresidentAudra Gerty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vice PresidentKarolyn Osborne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director, The Chamber Foundation, Inc.

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If you could go back andtake part in one of the10 sessions offered in theprogram again, whichwould it be and why?The “Communications” sessionheld at Central Hudson. Amongother speaking tasks, this sessionrequired us to break up intoteams, assess an urgent crisis, andpresent the facts and backgroundof the situation, as well as animmediate plan to resolve thesituation. Something I alwaystell younger people and studentstraining to be professionals, isthat they should never miss anopportunity to speak in frontof others, especially when itforces you to step outside yourcomfort zone. No matter whatfield you work in, the ability tocommunicate with others, in bothsmall and large groups settings isessential to being successful.

Would you recommend thisprogram to your family, friends& colleagues? If so, why?Yes – I would absolutelyrecommend this program toothers. It is a unique opportunityto sharpen your leadershipskills through education andexperience, while also networkingwith other professionals, andbroadening your interaction withcharitable organizations in ourcommunity.


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The Mount Beacon InclineRailway Restoration Soci-ety has made great strides

toward their goal of restoring theMount Beacon Railway. Newly ap-pointed president Mike Colarussoaims to continue the momentumthat former president Anne Lynchleft him with, and focus on an as-sessment of fundraising feasibility.

The society recently completeda detailed market analysis and busi-ness feasibility study thanks to agrant from the Dyson Foundation.

The study, conducted by Consult-Econ, Inc., had very significant find-ings. It estimated that the incline willhave an annual ridership of 192,000people, create a regional economicimpact of $30 million and sus-tain 480 jobs as a result of tourismspending. The report is great newsfor the Railway Restoration Societyand provides a solid case for the res-toration of the railway.

Not only has the Mount Bea-con Incline Railway RestorationSociety completed an impressivemarket analysis, but it also securedan estimated reconstruction costand timeline, finished a restora-tion concept plan complete with

architectural, interpretive and de-sign elements, and established anendowment with the CommunityFoundations of the Hudson Val-ley to ensure financial viability ofthe railway. The society has alsoremained focused on educatingstudents and community mem-bers with many classroom pre-sentations, as well as continuingresearch of the historical MountBeacon property. The society nowlooks to plan for a capital cam-paign to raise the estimated $20million needed to rebuild the in-cline railway and create a worldclass nature park.

There are many upcomingevents to help raise funds andawareness about the project in-cluding, The Beacon Sloop ClubCorn Festival on August 12, the12th Annual Hudson River ValleyRamble Hike on Sep. 15, the In-cline Railway Fall Fest/Park Queston Oct. 7 and the Beacon SloopClub Pumpkin Festival on Oct. 14.For details about the society’s cal-endar, call 845-765-3262 or, go towww.inclinerailway.org/calendar.htm. To donate to the Mount Bea-con Incline Railway RestorationSociety, visit www.inclinerailway.org/donate.htm.

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a postcard shows the two cars of the Mount Beacon Incline Railway, which ran from1902 to 1978.

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