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T h e O f f i c i a l P u b l i c aT i O n O f T h e O r a n g e c O u n T y c h a m b e r O f c O m m e r c e

January 2011

Chamber membership doesn’t cost; it pays

C o u p o n s . . . C o u p o n s . . . C o u p o n s a t w w w . o r a n g e n y . c o m

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.

President’s message 3

chairman’s message 3

member Spotlight 4

Did you Know? 6, 7

calendar 8

reservation form 9

new members 10

member renewals 12

education notes 13

health notes 14

anniversaries 14

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By Josh Sommers

(Editor’s Note: The following article appeared in the “Money & Careers” section of a recent Times Herald-Record.)

Joining a business group such as a chamber of commerce or membership-based economic development organization can be a great move for your business. Simply joining these groups can provide many benefits, such as special rates on insurance coverage and referrals. But if you want to leverage these memberships to grow your business, it’s important to fully tap their potential for your company’s marketing program.

If you sit by the phone and think it is going to ring because you’re now a member of the chamber, it might, but you would really be limiting yourself. You have to get out there

and make your opportunities.Making the time and financial commitment

to attend networking events of a chamber and similar groups is a great investment for most businesses. Working the room at chamber events puts you in front of a lot of decision-makers if you want to promote yourself to businesses who may want your product or ser-vice. Even if your business is solely focused on direct-to-consumer sales, chamber networking can connect you to future strategic partners. Plugging in at chamber-type networking events is a key component to a successful busi-ness marketing plan.

One of the greatest assets you can gain by joining a business organization is access to the group’s database. As part of your membership, or for a small fee, you can usually access a chamber’s database or members with physical and e-mail addresses.

As I often say, marketing is about having

multiple touch-points that reinforce each other. So if you are present and active at chamber networking events, imagine how much more effective you can be with an ongo-ing direct mail and blast e-mail program to that same group. In the end, you’re trying to be top-of-mind with key business leaders who will either do business with you or be a key referral source. Consistently communicating with this database of chamber members can supercharge your efforts.

Finally, one of the most important ways a chamber can help your marketing is with

new ideas on how to stand out in the market. Groups frequently conduct seminars with im-portant topics such as the best ways to stretch your marketing dollars and how to use social media for promotion. Many companies cannot afford to have an in-house director of market-ing or advertising agency. But you can always depend on chambers and economic develop-ment organizations to provide educational programs that are relevant and timely on how to pump up your company’s marketing.

Join a chamber or economic development group. But make sure to do some work to fully take advantage of the opportunities member-ship can create.

(Josh Sommers is President and CEO of Focus Media, a leading Hudson Valley advertising and public relations agency. He can be reached at [email protected] or 294-3342, ext. 303. Read his blog at www.advertisingandpr.com.)

“Making the time and financial commitment to attend net-working events of a chamber and similar groups is a great investment for most businesses.” That’s what nearly 200 Chamber members did when they attended this recent Membership Breakfast Meeting held at The Fountains in Middletown.

“Even if your business is solely focused on direct-to-con-sumer sales, chamber networking can connect you to fu-ture strategic partners.” It was SRO in the Chamber’s Larkin Room for a recent New Member Orientation where more than 25 new members began to lay the groundwork for fu-ture business connections.

“You can always depend on chambers … to provide edu-cational programs that are relevant and timely on how to pump up your company’s marketing.” Nothing was more timely for these members than a recent social media work-shop hosted by the Chamber’s Small Business Committee and Young Professionals group. The workshop series was booked up well in advance.

Plugging in at chamber-type networking events is a key component to a successful business marketing plan.

The Orange County Chamber of Commerce January 20112

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OFFICERSDonna Johnson, Chairman DJ Consulting Services, Inc.David Cocks, Chair-Elect Walden Savings BankCharles Milich, Vice-Chairman The RAL Supply Group, Inc.Tom Sullivan, Vice Chairman Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush, Inc., Funeral HomeMichael Turturro, Secretary Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & WeddellRalph Martucci, Treasurer WVT CommunicationsJames P. Smith, Jr., Immediate Past Chairman Advance Testing Company, Inc.Dr. John A. D'Ambrosio, President Orange County Chamber of CommerceJohn J. McDermott, III 17K Property GroupMary Ann Butler Mary Ann Butler EnterprisesJames Taylor Taylor Recycling

BOARD OF DIRECTORSDuane Albro USA DatanetRonald Barton Barton & Birks Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, CadillacMichael Bonura Anthony’s Pier 9Stephen Burger Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp.Susan Crocker Holbert’s Catering/BackYard BistroFrank Curcio Merrill LynchDiannae Ehler Stewart International AirportEric Fuentes Orange & Rockland UtilitiesFrank Gerbes Gerbes & Gerbes/RE/MAX Benchmark Realty GroupKenya Gipson Clear Channel CommunicationsNick Illobre KnappQuest HR, Inc.Dr. Michelle Koury Crystal Run HealthcareRev. Kevin Mackin Mt. St. Mary CollegeKaren Miller Frontier CommunicationsLisa Montanaro LM Organizing Solutions, L.C.Dr. William Richards Orange County Community CollegeRichard Rossi MultiMedia Service CenterCapt. Kathleen Sileno 105th Air National GuardJosh SommersFocus Media, Inc.Janice Valentino Hospice of Orange & Sullivan CountiesScott Wohl Orange County Association of Realtors

CHAMBER COUNSELGlen L. Heller Drake, Loeb, Heller, Kennedy, Gogerty, Gaba & Rodd, P.L.L.C.

EMERITUSDr. Arthur C. Anthonisen Hudson Valley Trade AssociationThomas C. DeBenedictus Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & WeddellF. Edward Devitt Winding Hills Golf ClubKatharine Fitzgerald Provident BankThomas F. Gibney Walden Federal Savings & LoanPatricia GilchrestStewart 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 Homestead Depot Mobile Self StorageRenee McCabe-Lempka iWirelessCarole S. McDermott Meals on Wheels of Greater NewburghMarsh H. Merrill Charles B. Merrill Office Equipment & Supplies Ralph L. Mills Abbott & Mills William C. Myers Cruise Holidays of Orange County Dr. Kunwar Nagpal Nagpal DentaL Associates Richard P. O’Beirne Airport Properties Peter Polhamus Newburgh Molded Products Dreena Pross Emblem Health Milton Ritter Milton Ritter Insurance Robert W. Scherreik McBride Corporate Real Estate A. Alan Seidman Construction Contractors Association William F. Vacca Provident Bank Jill Varricchio Concept Promotions, Inc.

STAFF

Dr. John A. D’Ambrosio PresidentDaniel Rea O’Brien Senior Vice President, Membership Development & ServicesCarol Smith Vice President of Government Initiatives & Special ProjectsEllen Daley Vice President of CommunicationsRudy Hoke Vice President of Finance & FacilitiesCheryl Cohen Director of SalesRoseann Bouzakis Director of Events Dee Reberholt Director of Member RelationsKaren Sawyer Manager of Community Partnerships Wendy Melick Information Technology SpecialistChristine Colon Administrative Assistant

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2010 Rising Stars are recognizedThirty up-and-coming individuals between

the ages of 21 and 40 received 2010 Rising Stars Awards at a special breakfast ceremony held at Anthony’s Pier 9 on December 14.

The winners were: Damola Akinyemi (Studio Ayo), Judy Annunziata (Edible Ar-rangements), Leonard Bakker (L. Bakker, C.P.A.), Alison Barone (Greenwood Lake in Bloom), Michael Bliss (Village of Walden Recreation Department), Karl Brabanec (Town of Deerpark), Rory Brady (Pace Law School student), Kristina Collier (Balmville Elementary School), Wayne Cutter (Pay-chex, Inc.), Kelly Dobbins (Orange County Department of Planning), Eric L. Dur-kins, II (105th Airlift Wing, 105 Mainte-nance Group), Alexis Eggleton (Town of Wallkill Boys and Girls Clubs, Inc.), Jason Giordano ( Judelson, Giordano & Siegel, C.P.A.s, P.C.), Rebecca Hasbrouck (Vana-core, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Weddell), Jennifer Howard (Maternal Infant Services Network), Tara Nancy Lown ( Junior League

of Orange County), Brian Maher (Village of Walden), Andrew Man-ganiello (Merrill Lynch), Amanda Merli (New-burgh Enlarged City School District), Ben-jamin Mills (Goldstein Lieberman & Company, L.L.C.), Kim-Marie Mullin (GH&G Rand Realty), Kristen O’Dell (Orange County Soil and Water Conservation District), Juan D. Paneto (KeyBank, NA), Kim Pelfrey (Orange AHRC), Faith Piatt (Orange County Rural Develop-ment Advisory Corp.), Kyle Roddey (G.W.’s American Burgers and the Village of Goshen), Anthony Tangredi (Merrill Lynch), Rachel B. Taylor (105th

Air Force Support Squadron), Chad Wade (Esposito & Associates) and Charles A. Walwyn, III (Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union).

Selection of these winners was based on the individual’s professional and volunteer activities, demonstrated leadership and the impact the nominee has had on his/her orga-nization or community. The program is host-ed by the award’s founding organizations: the Orange County Chamber of Commerce, the Junior League of Orange County and Lead-ership Orange.

Rising Stars Supernova Sponsors were Advance Testing Company, Goldstein Lie-berman & Company, KeyBank and Marist College. Protostar Sponsors were Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union, Judelson, Gior-dano & Siegel and Orange AHRC. Twin-kling Star Sponsors were Jacobowitz & Gu-

bits, Maternal Infant Services Network and Paychex, Inc. Media Sponsor was the Times Herald-Record.

These young professionals between the ages of 21 and 40 were honored with 2010 Orange County Rising Stars Awards at a special breakfast at Anthony’s Pier 9 on December 14. The Rising Stars program is co-hosted by the Orange County Chamber of Commerce, the Junior League of Orange County and Leadership Orange. More than 200 people attended the event.

Lt. Col. Hugh L. Atkinson, Com-mander of the M a r i n e s D e -tachment 49 at Stewart, was the guest speaker at the Rising Stars Awards Break-fast.

Every great organization must take the time to recognize and pay tribute to the many individuals who repeatedly donate one of their most precious resources, their time, to help further the mission and

vision of the business. In this message, I especially want to recognize our many dedicated and wonderful committee chairs and co-chairs. Without them, it would be impossible to truly understand the needs of the businesses we serve

and the community where we are honored to live and work. They tirelessly give of their expertise and

resources, and provide a wealth of knowledge, sup-port, and dynamic, positive energy. Alongside the chairs, individual committee members contribute their valuable resources and add clarity, focus, and strength to the foundation of the organization.

On behalf of the Orange County Chamber Board of Directors, I would like to say “Thank you” to all the committee chairs and their mem-bers for being one of the “rocks” on which the Chamber continues to build a strong, firm and profitable foundation for all those who work and live in Orange County.

Donna JohnsonChairman of the Board

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If I had 10 wishes, they would be…

Johnson

…that it won’t be business as usual in Albany in 2011.

…that New York State will become more business-friendly.

…that health insurance premiums will be held to no more than the cost of living.

…that the state Legislature and Governor will finally realize the gross injustice of the MTA payroll tax and do something about it.

…that so many people didn’t have to wake up each morning wondering if they’ll still have a job at the end of the day.

…that our non-profit organizations will receive the support they so desperately need.

…that businesses and consumers alike will realize the importance of buying products

and services locally.

…that everyone will truly understand that we need to work together to deal with the many challenges that face us.

…that more of our members will take better advantage of what the Orange County Chamber can do for them.

…that 2011 will prove to more prosper-ous than 2010 for all of our members and everyone in the community.

John A. D’AmbrosioPresident

Chairman’s Message

Are you in this publication?If you don’t see anything about your busi-

ness in this issue of The Business Viewpoint, you’re not getting your money’s worth for your Chamber membership. As you look through the publication, you’ll see sections like “Member Spotlight,” “Did You Know,” “Health Notes,” “Education Notes” and more. Your membership investment includes promotion of your business in this newsletter. But you have to send us your information (no more than 100 words, please).

Simply e-mail your blurb to Ellen Daley at [email protected] or fax it to 845-457-8799 (or stop by and see us at 30 Scott’s Corners Drive in Montgomery). Each Viewpoint is prepared about a month in advance, so keep that in mind if you’re submitting something that is time-sensitive.

Make your Chamber membership work for you. The Business Viewpoint is YOUR newslet-ter. Use it!


GOLDEN TOUCH PROPERTIESVails GateAre you looking to sell your apartment building and pay zero taxes? Find out if you qualify. Call 537-5995.

ORGANIC COFFEE KLOTCH OF OR-GANO GOLDNewburghWhat’s in your cup? The Organic Coffee Klotch of Organo Gold introduces a delicious tasting blend of gourmet healthy beverages including 100% Arabica bean coffee in black, latte and mocha flabors; organic green tea; and hot chocolate. Now you can enjoy great flavor daily while experiencing the optimal health benefits of an alkaline balanced system. We of-fer informative seminars with free sampling at your home, office or organization. Don’t sac-rifice good coffee for good health: enjoy both! Visit www.organiccoffeeklotch.com today for additional products and information. Contact Dr. Lois Tannenbaum at [email protected] or 527-7913 for seminars, gift-giving ideas and free samples.

CURVESMontgomeryOnly one fitness club can give you the strength of three million women: Curves. With more than 8,000 locations worldwide and in all 50 states and Canada, Curves’ unique exercise program makes it easy to get and stay in shape. The complete 30-minute workout includes: warm-up, aerobic exercise, strength training, cool down and stretching. The Montgomery Curves has CurvesSmart, a personal coach-ing system that gives you moment-to-moment feedback and detailed progress reports. Curves equipment uses hydraulic resistance, so there are no weight stacks to manage or change. For more information, call 457 -7701 or stop in 40 Railroad Avenue in Montgomery.

CITI TRUCKING SERVICES, INC.WashingtonvilleWe do freight brokering to arrange transpor-tation for shippers. We find the best way of transportation at the right price for the ship-per. We also have a fleet of trucks that special-izes in van and refrigerated loads. We are based

in Washingtonville and are licensed to operate in all 48 states, our rates are fair and we treat your load with the utmost care and service. We are a fully insured and fully bonded company. Call 496-3337 or e-mail [email protected].

BENNETT A. KOGAN, C.P.A.Highland MillsBennett A. Kogan is proud to announce the opening of his accounting practice in Highland Mills. Kogan has over 14 years experience in all facets of accounting, tax, financial statements and management advisory services, and cur-rently specializes in small businesses and indi-viduals. Kogan prides himself on excellent client service and reasonable rates. For Kogan, being a C.P.A. is more than just preparing a tax return; it’s about proactive planning and constant com-munication to increase your company’s profit-ability and decrease your tax liabilities. Kogan will visit your home or office during regular or off-business hours. Visit www.BennettKoganC-PA.com.

911 MY PET eSAFE COLLAR TAGMiddletownThe 911 My Pet eSafe Collar Tag dramati-cally improves your chances of finding a lost

pet. When the pet’s rescuer plugs the card’s USB into a Windows-based PC, the open-ing screen appears with a personal appeal to the finder of the pet and a financial reward for its quick return. In addition, vets, rescu-ers and caregivers get immediate electronic access to the pet’s profile, with all the infor-mation needed to provide appropriate care for your pet. A special password protected section stores pedigree papers, show results and breed-ing information. The tag is waterproof and has one gigabyte capacity. For information, visit www.911medicalidorangecountyny.com or call 343-0091.

HEALTH FOR A LIFETIMENew WindsorOur goal is to help people regain control of their health by providing weight loss and weight management solutions. We help people achieve a better quality of life by removing the logistical and psychological barriers to weight loss. My husband and I have done this pro-gram. We lost over 100 pounds between us. Our lives are so much healthier and we have fun again. Call us (541-6274) because we can help you! E-mail [email protected] or visit healthforalifetime.tsfl.com. r

Member Spotlight

What you need to know about IncotermsHSBC Bank USA and Mohawk Global

Logistics will present a Chamber semi-nar on “Getting to Know Incoterms 2010” on Friday, February 18 from 9:00 a.m.-noon in the Larkin Room at the Chamber Business Center, 30 Scott’s Corners Drive, Montgomery. Incoterms are regulations about importing and exporting and the ses-sion will discuss changes that are effective January 1, 2011.

Robert Stein, Certified Customs Spe-cialist and Vice President of Customs and Trade Compliances for Mohawk Global, will be the guest speaker. The seminar will cover how Incoterms have changed, what terms have been eliminated, how the changes will affect your business and infor-mation about the role that Incoterms play in sales contracts.

Stein’s extensive experience in customs

brokerage and freight forwarding is spread across a multitude of roles, giving him a unique perspective on the field. Working at the northern border, in both release and en-try roles, helped him learn a great deal about cross border trade and NAFTA. His work as a regional FDA trainer and vice president for a brokerage/freight forwarding firm gave him a deeper understanding of trade compli-ance. He is a frequent speaker to the trade

community on topics including Incoterms, import compliance and NAFTA.

There will be ample opportunity for questions and answers and a continental breakfast will be served. There is no charge for admission but reservations should be made by calling Roseann at 457-9700, e-mailing [email protected] or regis-tering online at www.orangeny.com. Space is limited.


Thanks to Snow Ball sponsorsYou can still go to the Gala

‘How to’ program begins on February 8

In its ongoing commitment to helping companies combat the struggles of tough eco-nomic times, the Chamber’s Small Business Committee will launch its series of “How to” seminars on Tuesday, February 8 in the Larkin Room at the Chamber Business Center in Montgomery. Deborah Garry, President of BBG&G Advertising, Inc., will lead the first session on “How to Make Time for Marketing While You’re Busy Actually Running Your Business.”

The seminar will begin at 8:00 a.m., with time allotted for Q&A. Participants are wel-come to stay after 9:00 a.m. to network. The purpose of these seminars is to get in, get educated and get to work! Admission is free. Feel free to bring your own breakfast; coffee and tea will be provided. To reserve for the February 8 seminar, call Roseann at 457-9700 or visit www.orangeny.com. Space is limited.

If you haven’t made your reservation yet for the Chamber’s Annual Gala—the “Snow Ball” -- to be held Saturday, January 29, it’s not too late. The evening gets underway at Anthony’s Pier 9 in New Windsor with a lavish cocktail hour at 6:00 p.m. Dinner and dancing to the music of Live Society will be from 8:00-11:30 p.m. Pier 9’s legendary

Viennese Table will begin at 10:00 p.m. Res-ervations, at $175 per person, can be made by contacting Roseann at 457-9700 or [email protected].

Don’t forget: discounts on formal wear are available from Broadway Tailors. Call Nick Valentine at 561-1656. Bedinotti Photo again will be on hand again for couples photos.

Save May 26, 2011 for Sustainability Summit

The Chamber’s second annual Sustainability Summit is set for 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 26 at SUNY Orange’s new Leeds certified, state-of-the-art green building, Kaplan Hall, in Newburgh.

A variety of sponsorships are available for the summit. Platinum Sponsors ($1,500) will receive a table in a prime location at the event, display of company banner, logo on the web-site with a link to their company and two tickets to the summit. Gold Sponsors ($1,000) will receive a table, banner at the event, their logo on the website with a link to their com-pany and two tickets. Silver Sponsors ($500) will receive at table at the event, their logo on the website and a link to their company. Vendors are invited to participate for $250. Admis-sion is $20 per person ($10 for seniors and students) and includes refreshments. Register at www.orangesustainability.com. For information about sponsorships, contact Roseann at 457-9700 or [email protected].

The following Chamber members have stepped forward to support the 2011 Annual Gala -- the Snow Ball -- with generous sponsorships:

Crystal Run Healthcare and USA Datanet, A WVT Communications Company are our Host Sponsors.

Icefall Sponsor is the Rowley Group of Companies.Icicle Sponsors included (at press time): Cen-

tral Hudson Gas & Electric Corp.; Community Products, L.L.C.; DJ Consulting Services, Inc.; Drake, Loeb, Heller, Kennedy, Gogerty, Gaba & Rodd, P.L.L.C.; Goldstein Karlewicz & Gold-stein, L.L.P.; Greater Hudson Bank; Jackson Lewis; Mount Saint Mary College; Smith, Sea-man & Quackenbush, Inc. Funeral Homes; and Taylor Biomass Energy.

CORRECTION: The mission of the Mid-Hudson Workshop for the Disabled is to provide meaningful work for disabled veter-ans and other physically or medically (NOT “mentally” as was incorrectly published in last month’s Viewpoint) handicapped area residents. This mission has been built upon three times since last year with the hiring of four staff-ers. MHW is proud to report that two of those hires are disabled veterans. The combination of these additions and newer slots to-be-filled will have helped grow staffing by 50%. Individuals seeking work who fit MHW’s mission and pos-sess assembly skills are encouraged to apply by visiting www.midhudsonworkshop.org, where a downloadable employment application PDF file may be obtained. Applicants should forward completed applications to Ralph Malone at MHW’s 188 Washington Street, Poughkeepsie address to arrange immediate interviews.

Bruce Perry of Perry Heating and Cooling, Inc. says that demand water heaters can be 24-34% more effective than conventional storage tank water heaters. Demand water heaters heat water directly as needed, without the cost of a storage tank, so standby heat losses associated with storage type water heaters are eliminated. Demand water heaters are more expensive than

storage water heaters, but that cost is offset by lower operating costs. For more information, visit www.perryphc.com or call 534-4270.

BBG&G Advertising and Public Relations has earned certification as a Small Business En-terprise and as a Woman-owned Business En-terprise and is now a strategic partner with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. In 2009, the agency received similar certifica-tions from New York City and the State of New York. BBG&G provides its clients with a full spectrum of advertising and promotional sup-port. For more information, visit www.bbggadv.com or call 695-1880.

Jewish Family Service of Orange Coun-ty’s Friendly Visitor Outreach Task Force is recruiting volunteers (even four-legged ones) to assist medically frail adults living in Orange County. The task force has united representa-tives of the for-profit, non-profit and public sectors in a shared mission to help these adults with a variety of services including transporta-tion and grocery shopping. Verizon Foundation recently awarded $7,500 to JFS for support of the Friendly Visitor program. For information on volunteering, call 341-1173, ext. 304. Jew-ish Family Service’s recent annual dinner raised

$23,000 for the agency’s many programs.

Attorney Richard J. Shapiro of Blustein, Shapiro, Rich & Barone, L.L.P. is featured in a recently-released guide to estate planning, his second contribution to such a publication this year. Shapiro is a contributing author for the Aspatore Publishing title “Inside the Minds: Strategies for Trusts and Estates in New York.”

David S. MacFarland, President and CEO of Riverside Bank, will retire on July 1, 2011. He will continue to serve on the Board of Directors following his retirement. John M. Davies has been named the new President and CEO and Todd J. Rubino will be Executive Vice President and Senior Loan Officer. MacFarland started his banking career at Highland National Bank in 1963. He’s been President and CEO of Riv-erside since 2000.

Certified Professional Organizer Lisa Mon-tanaro, owner of LM Organizing Solutions, was chosen as moderator for the first Golden Circle Ask the Organizer Panel at the 2011 National Association of Professional Orga-nizers (NAPO) conference to be held in San Diego April 7-9. Golden Circle is the upper echelon of NAPO members who have been in business for five years or more. Montanaro was an Ask the Organizer panelist at the 2010 NAPO conference. More information is avail-able by calling 988-0813 or e-mailing lisa@

LMOrganizingSolutions.com.

Howard S. Finkelstein, founding partner of one of New York State’s largest personal injury firms, Finkelstein & Partners, L.L.P., recently received the Alumni of the Year Award from his alma mater, Brooklyn Law School. The award was presented at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. Finkelstein is a graduate of the class of 1959. He founded his law firm two years after graduation. The firm now employs 300 attor-neys and legal support professionals. Joan Sulli-van, F&P’s Closing Department Supervisor, re-cently celebrated 40 years of service for the firm. For more information, visit www.lawampm.com or call 1-800-529-2676.

Walter Daszkowski, C.P.A. has been elected to the Board of Directors of Empire State Bank. For more information, visit www.esbna.com.

Douglas Cunningham, former business editor and columnist at the Times Herald-Record, has been named Director of Public Relations for Focus Media, Inc. Cunningham, who has 20 years of journalism experience, also served as Communications Director for the successful Congressional campaign of Dr. Nan Hayworth. More information about Focus Media is avail-able at www.advertisingandpr.com or 294-3342.


Did You Know?

Did You Know? • Continued on page 7

Human rights nominations soughtThe Orange County Human Rights

Commission is seeking nominations for the 2011 Human Rights Commission awards. In its 16th year, this program hon-ors those who have made a significant con-tribution to advancing human rights and eliminating discrimination in the county.

Nomination forms are available at www.orangecountygov.com or by calling 615-3680. Entries, which are due by January 21, should be mailed to 18 Seward Av-enue, Suite 203, Middletown, NY 10940 or e-mailed to [email protected].

Licensed Associate Brokers Susan Walski and Terry Ford and Licensed Real Estate Sales-person Lucille Cimorelli have joined the sales team of the Monroe office of Prudential Serls Prime Properties. For more information, visit www.prudentialserls.com.

The Irma Schwinger DeAngele Fund has been established as a component charitable fund of the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan. The fund will provide grants to local non-profit organizations. The Forgotten Women and Children’s Relief Fun has also been established through the foundation. The fund will provide grants to non-profit organizations that support projects and programs that focus on educational, vocational and health services for women and children. Contributions to ei-ther of these funds can be sent to the founda-tion at 30 Scott’s Corners Drive, Montgomery, NY 12549 or securely online at www.cfoc-ny.org. At its recent Annual Reception, the Com-munity Foundation celebrated the milestone of exceeding $6 million in charitable funds and the establishment of over 100 funds that will make grants to improve the quality of life in the region. For more information, call Karen Van Houten Minogue at 769-9393

Richard Liberth, a Senior Partner at the law firm of Tarshis, Catania, Liberth, Mahon &

Milligram, has been re-appointed to the Com-mittee on Character and Fitness for the Ninth Judicial District. Members of the committee are appointed by the Appellate Division and are responsible for investigating the character and fitness of applicants in the district for admission to practice as attorneys and counselors-at-law in the courts.

Julie J. Rappa has joined the staff of Judelson, Giordano & Siegel, C.P.A., P.C. as a Staff Ac-countant. Rappa has more than 20 years of ex-perience. JGS, located in Middletown, has been providing full-service accounting, tax and busi-ness consulting services throughout the Hudson Valley and beyond for more than 75 years. For information, visit www.jgspc.com.

Linda Chasateen, a reiki practitioner and master teacher, was the November Professional of the Month at Anew Image Salon& Spa, 673 Little Britain Road, New Windsor.

Frontier Communications has teamed with the Employer Partnership of the Armed Forces to provide career opportunities at Frontier for military reservists and veterans. For more infor-mation, visit www.frontier.com.

Debbie Schiraldi, Associate Broker with RE/MAX Benchmark Realty Group, has received the Realtor.com “Real Estate Online Market-ing Award of Excellence.” The award recog-

nizes top agents who consistently provide great marketing services on behalf of their buyers and sellers. Schiraldi can be reached at 565-0004, ext. 353 or [email protected].

“How to be an iParent,” appearing in the No-vember issue of Hudson Valley Parent maga-zine, tells parents how to keep up with their 21st century kids. The article includes informa-tion on cell phones and calling plans designed specifically for children in the eight to 11 age group; parental controls on popular technolo-gies such as iPod, Nintendo and Playstation 3; internet monitoring programs; and more. For more information, contact Terrie Goldstein at [email protected].

Larry Kaufman, Senior Manager at Gold-stein Lieberman & Company, one of the region’s fastest growing accounting firms, has completed his 40th tax season. A member of the firm since 1977, Kaufman’s expertise with audits, reviews and compilations has leveraged impressive results for clients in areas including budgeting, cash flow management, accounting systems design, tax minimization, tax collection and multi-state taxation.

Sue Hamel has joined First Impressions Printing at Director of Marketing. She has over 15 years of marketing experience with an emphasis on direct marketing and social media. Located in Middletown for over 20 years, First

Impressions Printing is a full-service print shop offering both digital and offset printing, graphic design, book publishing and mailing services. Call 692-4490 or visit www.firstimpressionsny.com. New website launch coming soon.

Youth club members of the Town of Wallkill Boys & Girls Club participated in 20,000 hours of community service in Orange and Sullivan Counties during 2010. Boys & Girls Club has made it a priority for each afterschool program in Orange and Sullivan Counties to complete at least one commu-nity service project a month, although most complete four to five projects each month. For more information on Boys & Girls Club, call 361-2222.

January is National Mentoring Month and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County reminds the community that they can “Start something inspiring in the life of a child.” Those who would like to make a difference are encouraged to think about the need of Orange County children when they consider their an-nual giving plans. The agency also announces that it is part of a national re-branding cam-paign with a new slogan and website, which can be experienced at www.mentorachild.org. The new site makes it easier to volunteer or donate and see how far your contribution will go to im-prove the community and create hope in the life of a child in 2011. r


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8:00 am Small Business Committee

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Committee (Montgomery Room)

8:30 am Minority and

Women Business Committee

(Montgomery Room)

7:45 am Consultants Committee

(Larkin Room)

8:00 am Government Initiatives

& Education Committee(Larkin Room)

7:45 am Consultants Committee

(Larkin Room)

8:00 am MWBE Seminar(Larkin Room)

5:30 pmYoung Professionals

Networking Event(Larkin Room)

9:00 am International Seminar

(Larkin Room)

5:00 pm Mixer

(Cosimo’s on Union, Newburgh)

6:00 pm Snow Ball Gala

(Anthony’s Pier 9, New Windsor)

8:00 am Small Business

“How To” Workshop(Larkin Room)

8:00 am Marketing Committee(Montgomery Room)

8:00 am New Member Orientation

(Larkin Room)

8:00 am Marketing Committee (Montgomery Room)

8:00 am Ambassadors

(Courtyard by Marriott, Middletown)

8:00 am Ambassadors

(TBA)

8:00 am Young Professionals

Seminar (Larkin Room)

5:30 pm China Trip Info Meeting

(Larkin Room)

7:27 am Membership Breakfast (Kuhl’s Highland House,

Middletown)

7:00 am Business

Networking Blast(Larkin Room)

8:00 amYoung Professionals Leadership Council

(Montgomery Room)

HOLIDAY - Office Closed

8:00 am Consultants Seminar

(Larkin Room)

7:27 am Membership Breakfast

(Ramada Inn, Newburgh)

8:00 am Government Initiatives

& Education Committee (Larkin Room)

8:00 amMembership

Development Commitee (SUNY Orange, Middletown)

S U N D A Y M O N D A Y T U E S D A Y W E D N E S D A Y T H U R S D A Y F R I D A Y S A T U R D A Y

185:30 pm

Mixer(Cheesburger in Paradise,

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Make reservations online at www.orangeny.com, call (457-9700), 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 [email protected] or

e-mail [email protected].

Business Networking Blast7:00-9:00 a.m.Larkin Room, Chamber Business Center, MontgomerySponsor: Goldstein, Karlewicz & Goldstein, L.L.P.

$5 per personJanuary 13

2011 China Trip Meeting5:30-7:00 p.m.Larkin Room, Chamber Business Center, Montgomery

FreeJanuary 19

Free“Welcome New Year” Mixer5:30-7:30 p.m.Cosimo’s on Union, Newburgh

January 21

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Snow Ball Gala6:00 p.m.Anthony’s Pier 9, New Windsor

January 29

$175

Reserve for upcoming breakfast meetings

Start the new year off right by making reservations for the first two Chamber General Membership Breakfasts of 2011. The invited speakers for the Thursday, January 20 “Legisla-tive Briefing” are Senators Bill Larkin, John Bonacic and David Carlucci, as well as Assembly members Nancy Calhoun, Annie Rabbitt, Aileen Gunther and the winner (still undetermined at press time) of the 100th Assembly District election. The break-fast will be held at Kuhl’s Highland House in Middletown and will be sponsored by Southwinds Retirement Home.

Margaret Moree, Director of Federal Affairs for The Busi-ness Council of New York State, will discuss “What Healthcare Reform Means to NYS Businesses” at the Wednesday, Febru-ary 16 breakfast, scheduled for the Ramada Inn in Newburgh. It will be sponsored Orange AHRC. Both breakfasts will begin at 7:27 a.m.

Reservations, at $25 per person for members (in advance) and $50 for non-members, may be made by calling Roseann at 457-9700 or visiting www.orangeny.com.

‘Open Mic Networking Night’with OC Young Professionals

Fine tune your 30-second “elevator speech” at the Orange County Young Professionals’ “Open Mic Networking Night” on Thursday, February 3 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Larkin Room at the Chamber Business Center in Montgomery. At this “Open Mic Networking Night,” you’ll have the chance to practice your business pitch and receive valuable feedback from networking professionals.

There’s no charge for this great networking opportunity IF you register in advance. For those who don’t, it’s $5 at the door. Reservations should be made by calling Roseann at 457-9700, e-mailing [email protected] or visiting www.orangeny.com.

Should you become certified?The Chamber’s Minority and Women Business Commit-

tee will host a seminar on “Why It Is Important to Be Woman or Minority Certified Business” on Thursday, February 3 from 8:00-10:00 a.m. in the Larkin Room at the Chamber Business Center in Montgomery.

Speakers will discuss the certification process, as well as how businesses can benefit from this process.

There is no charge for the seminar, but reservations should be made by calling Roseann at 457-9700, e-mailing [email protected] or visiting www.orangeny.com.

Tax seminar scheduledMaurice Smith, of Majoy, C.P.A. and a member of the

Chamber Consultants Committee, will lead a seminar on “Tax, Business and You: What You Need to Know” on Tuesday, February 15 from 8:00-10:00 a.m. in the Larkin Room at the Chamber Business Center in Montgomery. The session will cover all the tax changes that will affect your business -- as well as your personal -- tax return for 2010.

Registration is $15 and reservations should be made by con-tacting Roseann at 457-9700, [email protected] or visit-ing www.orangeny.com.

$25 members in advance

$30 members at the door

$50 non-members

Membership Breakfast7:27-9.00 a.m.Kuhl’s Highland House, MiddletownInvited Speakers: Senators John Bonacic, David Carlucci, Bill Larkin; Assembly Reps. Nancy Calhoun, Aileen Gunther, Annie Rabbitt and 100th District RepresentativeSponsor: Southwinds Retirement Home

January 20

Walden Savings Bank President and CEO David Cocks (center) cuts the ribbon at the bank’s new Village of Florida branch. Pictured (from left) are: Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Michael Johndrow; Florida Chamber of Com-merce President Jim Mazzetti; Orange County Clerk Donna Benson; WSB Florida Assistant Branch Manager Michael Thomp-son, WSB Director Barbara Edmunds; WSB Florida Branch Manager Amy Minutolo; WSB Director Edward Gallagher; Orange County Chamber of Commerce President Dr. John D’Ambrosio; Cocks; WSB Director Dr. Peter Masci; WSB Executive Vice President Gill Mackay; Village Planning Board Chairman Robert Scott; and Village Mayor James R. Pawliczek. More information is available at www.waldensavingsbank.com.


Access Physical Therapy & WellnessChristopher Albanese30 Hatfield Lane, Suite 203Goshen, NY 10924(845) 615-2222Health Care and Related Services - Physical Therapy

Access Physical Therapy & WellnessChristopher Albanese505 Route 208, Suite 30Monroe, NY 10950(845) 782-3200Health Care and Related Services - Physical Therapy

ACI Controls, Inc.Jeffrey Lamond36 Cedar AvenueNew Windsor, NY 12553

All Access DentalJack Manno248-250 BroadwayNewburgh, NY 12550(845) 569-8668Health Care and Related Services - Dental

Anton’s Wine & LiquorJoseph Alonzo349 Route 211 EastMiddletown, NY 10940(845) 343-6130Wines and Liquors

Automotive Audio, Ltd.Clayton Cotthaus195 South Plank RoadNewburgh, NY 12550(845) 863-1234Auto/Bus/Truck Sales/Service/Leasing

BISTRO LillyRose Shevchuk

134 West Main StreetGoshen, NY 10924(845) 294-2810Restaurants

Gateways AmbuletteFrank AgboP.O. Box 908Warwick, NY 10990(845) 987-8600Health Care and Related Services - Ambulatory Services

GNC Live WellJeanette Aditya128 Bailey Farms RoadMonroe, NY 10950(845) 782-1106Health Foods/Nutrition/Herbs

Health For a LifetimePaula Martino1010 Pine ViewNew Windsor, NY 12553(845) 430-9590Weight Control Services

JnS CafeJeff Tirums78 South Plank RoadNewburgh, NY 12550(201) 247-9643Restaurants

Knox Village ApartmentsCharlene Conklin835 Blooming Grove TurnpikeNew Windsor, NY 12553(845) 561-2823Apartment Rentals

Law Office of Ruben OsorioRuben Osorio3 Glenn Round Road

Rock Tavern, NY 12575(256) 667-0623Attorneys

Lois Elsie DesignsLois Snyder10 Deer Brook DriveNew Windsor, NY 12553(845) 270-0996Clothing Design

McDonald’sKatie Goepfrich2083 State Route 208Montgomery, NY 12549(845) 457-9581Restaurants

MPJ GroupMelvin WashingtonP.O. Box 2204Newburgh, NY 12550(845) 566-4125Financial Services/Investment Management

MPO Federal Credit UnionKelly A. Bilello457 East Main StreetMiddletown, NY 10940(845) 343-2850Banks/Financial Institutions/Mortgage Companies

North Jersey Trailer & Truck Service, Inc.Betty Sybesma24 Canaan Hill DriveNew Hampton, NY 10958(800) 689-1109Trailer Sales/Service/Leasing

Oprandy’s Fire & Safety EquipmentBrian Scott26 North Main Street, Suite 2Florida, NY 10921(845) 651-2100Fire Equipment/Sales and Services

Recycled StyleMaria Beltrametti

109 Ward StreetMontgomery, NY 12549(845) 769-7000Consignment Shop

Ritz TheaterTricia Haggerty Wenz107 BroadwayNewburgh, NY 12550(845) 784-1199Art/Foundry/Gallery/Theater/Museum

Sound of Life, Inc.Tom M. ZahradnikP.O. Box 777Lake Katrine, NY 12449(845) 336-6199Human Service Organizations

Studio AyoMarisa Stramiello360 Route 211 EastMiddletown, NY 10940(845) 344-4625Health Clubs/Exercise

The Master’s CoachDavid Barnhart, Sr.1471 Route 208Wallkill, NY 12589(845) 895-8201Transportation

The Regency ClubEvelyn Licari1200 Regency CourtMiddletown, NY 10940(845) 342-6115Real Estate - Sales/Rentals

The Virtual BackOffice, L.L.C.Elizabeth Skinner35 Alfred PlaceWalden, NY 12586(845) 402-0070Accounting/Bookkeeping/Taxes r

New Members

2K Solar, Inc.418 RealtyA. Gurda Produce, Inc.A. Prokosch & Sons Sheet Metal, Inc.Accounting Link Technologies, L.L.C.Affinity Advantage FinancialAmerican Petroleum Equipment & Construction Co., Inc.American Septic Service “A Truly Green Septic Service”American Process Servers.comAmpac Paper, Inc.Arace & Company ConsultingArnold Tranes, C.P.A.Beautiful PeopleBillings Memorials, Inc.Blaser Swisslube, Inc.Bodyworks by MichelleC T I Abstract Corp.Canus Major Services, Inc.Carmela’s Pizzeria & RestaurantCarole & Company Fine Estate JewelryCastawaysCessna Aircraft CompanyClear Channel of the Hudson ValleyColden Manor at Spruce LodgeCosentino Architecture, P.L.L.C.Croll Productive SynergyDelta Building Services Corp.DigiDr.comDLFS EnterprisesDoss Building Corp.DP Sales ProEllen Barrett, Better Homes & Gardens Rand RealtyEthan Allen Personnel GroupFassnacht & Ramos, L.L.P.Focus Media, Inc.

FoxHedge Farm, L.L.C.Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson, Inc.Gloria Smith Public RelationsGoldinson Corp.H.C. Davis Boiler Works, Inc.Hambletonian Auto SpaHarburger/Scott Advertising & MarketingHayfields Consulting, Inc.Heather’s Childs Place, Ltd.HomePro InspectionsHoward Johnson LodgeHudson Valley Federal Credit UnionHudson Valley Kitchen RefacingHudson Valley Regional EMS Council, Inc.Hudson View Construction CorporationHudson View PharmacyICDI Corp., DBA AurochemicalsIce Time Sports ComplexInterstate Waste Services, Inc.Iona College at the Rockland Graduate CenterIron Sword Enterprises, L.L.C.J.C. Ehrlich Co., Inc.J.C. Gabel ContractingJack Frost Heating & Cooling Mechanical, L.L.C.Jacobowitz & Gubits, L.L.P.JK Development Corp.KVI UniformsLaw Office of Douglas R. Dollinger, P.C.Law Offices of Charles T. BazydloLinda A. LaRocco, DNP, ANP BC, Internal MedicineLM Organizing Solutions, L.L.C.Lou Muller, CAD Design & Drafting ServicesLoughran’s Restaurant/LoungeMagwood Services, Inc.Marian O’Connor, L.C.S.W.Mary KayMHR International, L.L.C.


Member Renewals

Middletown MedicalMid Hudson Co Operative Insurance Co.Mid Hudson Managed Home Care, Inc.Mid Hudson Valley Federal Credit UnionModern Image Hair Designers, LtdMonroe Free LibraryMonroe TaxiMonticello Gaming & RacewayOlmsted CenterOn Campus Promotions, Inc.Oppenheimer & Co., Inc.Otterkill Golf & Country ClubParse3PestechPine Bush Equipment Co., Inc.Powelton Club of NewburghQuick Roll Leaf Mfg. Co., Inc.R. Cooper Asphalt PavingRT Discount MarketRuby Group

Scotchtown ChiropracticShaklee The Health AnswerStuart Feuer, D.D.S.Studio 17 Hair Design TeamSuperior Telephone SystemsThe EBS Group, Inc.The Pet Barber, Mobile Grooming SpaThomas Edward Hair DesignTilcon New York, Inc.Town & Country DinerTown of Blooming GroveTracking Systems, Inc.V. Fini Custom Construction, Inc.Wallkill River School And Handmade GalleryWarwick Medical AssociatesWarwick Valley WineryWellspringWindsor MotelYoungsville Custom Kitchens r

360 Nails and Spa at 360 Route 211 East in Middletown is officially opened by owner Michael Ngo, who is joined by family and friends. More information is available by call-ing 342-1847.


SUNY Orange President Dr. William Richards (right) directed the recent dedication of the college’s Center for Assistive and Rehabilitative Technology, located in the Bio-Tech Building on SUNY Orange’s Middletown campus. Also pictured are Mi-chael Gawronski (left), Associate Vice President for the college’s health professions programs, and Flo Hannes, Chair of the Occupational Therapy Assistant Depart-ment. The center will unite the collaborative efforts of not-for-profit organizations, businesses and others to improve the lives of citizens with disabilities in the Hudson Valley. The college has partnered with agencies such as Inspire, Independent Living, Inc., Orange County Office of the Aging and some local school districts, as well as other college student services and academic departments.

Education notes

“Orange Chamber Chat” is a brand new 25-minute radio program airing on Clear Channel stations WKIP 99.3 and WRWD 1370 AM on Sunday mornings at 6:00 and 8:00 a.m. Recent guests of Chamber President John D’Ambrosio were: (center) Diannae Ehler, General Manager of Stewart Airport; (left) Edison Guzman of A&E Advertising and Design and Manager of the Chamber’s EAP Program, and Carol Smith, Chamber Vice President for Government and Director of EAP; and Jim Taylor, President of Taylor Biomass Energy, which recently broke ground in Montgomery for a facility which will use his unique biomass-to-energy technology.

On The Air

The Valley Central Education Foun-dation has been established through the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan. It will provide opportunities to students in the Valley Central district and will encourage the community to participate in making these opportunities available. The Meyer and Lillian Jaco-bowitz Memorial Fund has been estab-lished to provide scholarships to Valley Central and Wallkill High School seniors and also provides grants to local non-profit organizations. Also, the Timo-thy J. Sweitzer Memorial Fund has been established to help incoming freshmen or transfer students to John S. Burke Catholic High School. For the current academic year, scholarships are available through the Community Foundation in 20 different school districts throughout Orange, Sullivan and Ulster counties. Applications are available through school guidance counselors, financial aid offices

and online. For more information, e-mail [email protected] or call 769-9393.

SUNY Orange invites artists living or working in Orange County to submit works for “Illuminations,” a juried art exhibit scheduled for the spring that will serve as the debut show in the college’s new Newburgh campus art gallery. Prizes for first and second place will be awarded in two categories: works on canvas or pa-per, and sculpture. Deadline for submis-sion is February 1. “Illuminations” will be on exhibit from March 3 through May 6. For more information, contact Dr. Ni-cole Shea at 341-4386 or [email protected]. In other SUNY Orange news, Thomas Hunter, Vice President and Senior Relationship Manager for the Income Property Group of Key Bank in Manhattan, has been appointed by Gov. David Paterson as the newest member of the SUNY Orange Board of Trustees.

The following health professionals have joined the management team at Orange Re-gional Medical Center: Melinda Laidlaw, R.N., Director of Non-Invasive Cardiology; Deborah Hewitt, R.N., Nursing Director of Outpatient Operations; and Paula Graham, R.N., Director of Professional Practice. In other ORMC news, Dr. Nader Okby has been appointed Medical Director of Tumor Site Development and will work closely with leaders from ORMC’s Comprehen-sive Cancer Care Program. Also, the center’s Bone & Joint Center now offers a relatively new surgical procedure called hip resurfac-ing. The procedure enables younger patients to eliminate hip pain with less post-opera-tive activity restrictions. More information is available at www.ormcspineortho.org or by calling 1-888-321-6762. Fifty-one ORMC employees and physicians recently graduated from the Epic System Corporation’s Elec-tronic Health Record (EHR) certification program. For more information on the EHR system, contact Dr. Shafiq Rab at 342-7318.

Robert S. Ross has been promoted to Ex-ecutive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital. Ross has served as Vice President then Senior Vice President of Operations since 2001. The hospital’s laboratory has expanded hours at its 575 Hudson Valley Avenue, New Wind-sor location. The lab is open Saturdays from 8:00 a.m.-noon. Weekday hours have been extended as follows: Monday-Friday from 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. For information on lab services, call 568-2271 or 458-4363. The SLCH Star of the Month for November was Sister Diane Trotta, R.N. She has been a

clinical specialist in quality management for five years. Matthew and Kristine Consorti of Newburgh recently made a generous dona-tion to the hospital to show appreciation for the care their children received in the Elaine Kaplan Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Dr. Linda Abdul-Ahad has joined the staff at Middletown Medical at the 111 Maltese Drive location. Dr. Abdul-Ahad is fluent in Arabic and Armenian. To schedule an appointment, call 342-4774. The physi-cians and staff at Middletown Medical have established a health education network that provides health education speakers, pro-grams and product demonstrations to pro-vide information and support for those with chronic illnesses, as well as for those who are looking to improve their health. Programs are offered at no charge. For more informa-tion or to schedule an appointment at Mid-dletown Medical, call 342-4774.

Dr. Jonathan P. Castro, a board-certified

endocrinologist and internist with experience in the management of diabetes, hypertension, thyroid cancer and osteoporosis, has joined the Horizon Family Medical Group at its Newburgh office at 460 Gidney Avenue, as well as the specialty office at 1200 Route 208 in Monroe. For more information, visit www.horizonfamilymedical.com.

Debra M. Sanders has joined the Alba-ny-based CDPHP as Director of Network Strategy. She has more than 20 years of health plan experience. She will oversee the network strategy team in the Hudson Val-ley, central New York, the southern tier and Columbia-Greene regions.

The Mental Health Association in Or-ange County, the Orange County De-partment of Mental Health and Orange Regional Medical Center’s Arden Hill Be-havioral Health Unit recently held another successful Jeanne E. Jonas Symposium and Frank W. Masterson Memorial Banquet.


Health notes

Pediatric Cardiologist Dr. Eric Fethke cuts the ribbon to officially open The Pediatric Specialty Practices at 212 Crystal Run Road in Middletown. Barbara Bauer, R.N. is at the right. Colleagues and patients join in for the grand opening celebration. More infor-mation is available by calling 703-7000.

anniversaries

40 Years Argenio Brothers, Inc.

30 Years Bank of America John J. Lease Realtors Northrop & Stradar, P.C.

10 Years Reliable Glass & Door Corp.

5 Years Elizabeth Rose Soaps Formula H Motorworks Hudson View Media City of Middletown Scotty’s Country Kitchen, Inc.Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., Major

General Irene Trowell-Harris Chapter

Congratulations to the fol-lowing Chamber members who are celebrating special anniversaries this month:

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Keep reading for great offers from Chamber members and businesses!

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Abbott & Mills Energy *AHeller, Kennedy, Goge

Council * Key Bank * LaUtilities, Inc. * Port Autho

Bank * Vanac

T h a n k s t o o u r P l a t i n u m C o r p o r a t e P a r t n e r s : COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY a n d CRYSTAL RUN HEALTHCARE

o u r o t h e r C o r p o r a t e P a r t n e r s : dvance Testing Company * Barton & Birks Chevrolet, Cadillac * Drake, Loeb, rty, Gaba & Rodd, P.L.L.C. * Hudson Valley Building & Construction Trades borers’ Local 17, LECET * Marshall & Sterling Insurance * Orange & Rockland rity of NY & NJ * SB Credit Card Services * Taylor Biomass Energy, L.L.C. * TD ore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Weddell * Walden Savings Bank

Orange County Chamber of Commerce 30 Scott’s Corners Drive, Montgomery, NY 12549

(845) 457-9700 ~ (fax) (845) 457-8799 [email protected]

Twww.orangeny.comT

Thursday, January 13, 2011 in the

Larkin Room Orange County Chamber Business Center

30 Scott’s Corners Drive, Montgomery 7:00-9:00 a.m.

$5 members Includes continental breakfast.

Very limited seating! ADVANCED RESERVATIONS & PAYMENT REQUIRED!

Anyone arriving without a reservation will be admitted only if space permits.

Business Networking Blast

The Chamber Small Business Committee presents the first networking event of the

new year. A great opportunity at a great price! Make your sales pitch face-to-face to

potential customers. Meet fellow Chamber members

and develop new relationships. Registration & informal networking will

begin at 7:00 a.m. The program will start promptly at 7:30. Come armed with your elevator speech

and a lot of business cards!

Sponsor:

Please return this form to the Orange County Chamber of Commerce, 30 Scott’s Corners Drive, Montgomery, NY 12549 or fax to 457-8799. For information, call Roseann at 457-9700 or e-mail [email protected]. Business Networking Blast—January 13, 2011

Signature

Exp. date Credit Card #

Method of Payment ($5)

Check enclosed

American Express MasterCard

Visa Name

Company

Number of Reservations

Address

Reservations not honored will be billed. Please call and cancel if you find you

are unable to attend.

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30 Scott's Corners Drive, Suite 101, Montgomery, NY 12549 (845) 457-9700 Fax: (845) 457-8799 www.orangeny.com [email protected]

T h a n k s t o o u r P l a t i n u m C o r p o r a t e P a r t n e r s :

USA DATANET, A WVT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY a n d CRYSTAL RUN HEALTHCARE

o u r o t h e r C o r p o r a t e P a r t n e r s : Abbott & Mills Energy *Advance Testing Company * Barton & Birks Chevrolet, Cadillac * Drake, Loeb,

Heller, Kennedy, Gogerty, Gaba & Rodd, P.L.L.C. * Hudson Valley Building & Construction Trades Council * Key Bank * Laborers’ Local 17, LECET * Marshall & Sterling Insurance * Orange & Rockland Utilities, Inc. *

Port Authority of NY & NJ * SB Credit Card Services * Taylor Biomass Energy, L.L.C. * TD Bank * Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Weddell * Walden Savings Bank

Beijing – Shanghai – Suzhou - Hangzhou

The Orange County Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with Citslinc International, is hosting this once-in-a-lifetime trip. Experi-ence China with other Chamber members. The 10-day trip includes memorable sites, both an-cient and modern, and the opportunity to en-joy a multitude of first-hand unforgettable cul-tural experiences (new option for this trip: the Terra Cotta Soldiers!). You’ll learn about the Chinese business system and have the oppor-tunity to meet with Chinese business leaders.

Want more information? Attend our free informational

meeting and pre-tour briefing on Wednesday, January 19, 2011

5:30-7:00 p.m. Orange County Chamber,

Montgomery


The trip includes: Round-trip international airfare Transportation to and from Kennedy Airport 4-star and 5-star accommodations Three full meals per day English-speaking tour guides Intra-city transportation Admission to all tours and attractions

$1,999 per person, double occupancy

BREAKFAST MEETING

Please return this form to the Orange County Chamber of Commerce, 30 Scott’s Corners Drive, Montgomery, NY 12549 or fax to 457-8799. For information, call 457-9700 or e-mail [email protected]. Breakfast Meeting — January 20, 2011

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Method of Payment $25 members in advance—$30 members without reservations

$50 non-members

Will pay at door

Check enclosed

American Express

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Company


Address

Breakfast reservations not honored will be billed. Call and cancel if you find you are unable to attend.

‘New York State Legislative Briefing’

Thursday, Januar y 20 , 2011 7:27 a .m. - 9 :00 a .m.

Kuhl ’s Highland House 512 Highland Avenue Extension

Middletown

Invi ted Guest Speakers : Hon. John Bonacic

Hon. Bi l l Larkin Winner of 38th Senate Distr ict Elect ion

Hon. Nancy Calhoun Hon. Ai leen Gunther Hon. Annie Rabbit t

Winner of 100th Assembly Distr ict Elect ion

Sponsored by:

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30 Scott’s Corners Drive, Montgomery, NY 12549 (845) 457-9700 Fax (845) 457-8799 www.orangeny.com [email protected]

T h a n k s t o o u r P l a t i n u m C o r p o r a t e P a r t n e r s : USA DATANET, A WVT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY

a n d CRYSTAL RUN HEALTHCARE o u r o t h e r C o r p o r a t e P a r t n e r s :

Abbott & Mills Energy *Advance Testing Company * Barton & Birks Chevrolet, Cadillac * Drake, Loeb, Heller, Kennedy, Gogerty, Gaba & Rodd, P.L.L.C. * Hudson Valley Building & Construction Trades Council * Key Bank * Laborers’ Local 17, LECET * Marshall & Sterling Insurance * Orange & Rockland Utilities, Inc. * Port Authority of NY & NJ * SB Credit Card

Services * Taylor Biomass Energy, L.L.C. * TD Bank * Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Weddell * Walden Savings Bank

Friday, January 21, 2011

5:30-7:30 p.m. Cosimo’s on Union

1217 Route 300 Newburgh

Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, prizes

and the best networking in town. FREE admission!

Welcome New Year MIXER

Please make reservation(s) with Roseann by returning this form to the Orange County Chamber of Commerce, 30 Scott’s Corners Drive, Montgomery, NY 12549, faxing it to 457-8799 or registering online at www.orangeny.com. For more information, call Roseann at 457-9700. Free admission, but reservations are appreciated. Mixer — January 21, 2011 Name (s) Company Address Phone No. of reservations:







‘Why Is It Important to Be Certified as a

Woman or Minority Business?’

Thursday, February 3, 2011 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Larkin Community/Board Room Orange County Chamber of Commerce, 30 Scott’s Corners Drive, Montgomery

Presented by the Chamber’s Minority and Women Business Committee

Speakers will discuss the certification process, as well as how businesses can benefit from this process. There is no charge for the seminar, but reservations should be made in advance.

Space is limited.

Minority & Women Business Seminar

Register online at www.orangeny.com or return this form to the Orange County Chamber, 30 Scott’s Corners Drive, Montgomery, NY 12549 or fax to 845-457-8799. For information, call 845-457-9700 or visit www.orangeny.com.

Minority & Women Business Seminar– February 3, 2011

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T h a n k s t o o u r P l a t i n u m C o r p o r a t e P a r t n e r s : USA DATANET, A WVT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY & CRYSTAL RUN HEALTHCARE

o u r o t h e r C o r p o r a t e P a r t n e r s : Abbott & Mills Energy *Advance Testing Company * Barton & Birks Chevrolet, Cadillac * Drake, Loeb, Heller, Kennedy,

Gogerty, Gaba & Rodd, P.L.L.C. * Hudson Valley Building & Construction Trades Council * Key Bank * Laborers’ Local 17, LECET * Marshall & Sterling Insurance * Orange & Rockland Utilities, Inc. * Port Authority of NY & NJ *

SB Credit Card Services * Taylor Biomass Energy, L.L.C. * TD Bank * Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Weddell * Walden Savings Bank

Admission is free, but reservations are encouraged as space is limited.

Wednesday, Thursday, February 3, 2011

In the

Larkin Community Room Orange County Chamber of Commerce 30 Scott’s Corners Drive, Montgomery

5:30-7:30 p.m. Free if you reserve in advance -

$5 at the door if you don’t!

Open-Mic Networking

Night

Fine tune your 30-second “elevator speech” at the Orange County Young Professionals’ “Open Mic Networking Night.”

You’ll have the chance to practice your business pitch and receive valuable feedback from networking professionals.

Please return this form to the Orange County Chamber of Commerce, 30 Scott’s Corners Drive, Montgomery, NY 12549 or fax to 457-8799. For information, call Roseann at 457-9700 or e-mail [email protected].

“Open-Mic Networking Night” - February 3, 2011

Free if you reserve in advance $5 at the door if you don’t!

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Abbott & Mills Energy *Advance Testing Company * Barton & Birks Chevrolet, Cadillac * Drake, Loeb, Heller, Kennedy, Gogerty, Gaba & Rodd, P.L.L.C. * Hudson Valley Building & Construction Trades Council *

Key Bank * Laborers’ Local 17, LECET * Marshall & Sterling Insurance * Orange & Rockland Utilities, Inc. * Port Authority of NY & NJ * SB Credit Card Services * Taylor Biomass Energy, L.L.C. * TD Bank *

Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Weddell * Walden Savings Bank

Tuesday, February 8, 2011 in the

Larkin Room Orange County Chamber Business Center

30 Scott’s Corners Drive, Montgomery 8:00-9:00 a.m.

Guest speaker:

Deborah Garry, President, BBG&G Advertising, Inc. on

‘How to Make Time for Marketing While You’re Busy Actually Running Your Business’

Free admission; limited seating Bring your own breakfast; beverages provided

Small Business ‘How To’ Series

In its ongoing commitment to helping companies combat the struggles of tough economic times, the Chamber’s Small Business Committee is launching a series of "How To" seminars. The seminars begin at 8:00 a.m., with time allotted

for Q&A. Participants are welcome to stay after 9:00 a.m. to network. The purpose of these seminars is to get in, get educated and get to work!

Please return this form to the Orange County Chamber of Commerce, 30 Scott’s Corners Drive, Montgomery, NY 12549 or fax to 457-8799. For information, call Roseann at 457-9700 or e-mail [email protected]. “How To” Seminar—February 8, 2011

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Admission is free, but reservations are encouraged as space is limited.

‘Tax, Business and You: What You Need to Know’

Tuesday, February 15 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Larkin Community/Board Room Orange County Chamber of Commerce 30 Scott’s Corners Drive, Montgomery

Presenter:

Maurice Smith Majoy, C.P.A.

This two-hour presentation will discuss all the tax changes that will affect your business

— and your personal — tax return for 2010.

Consultants Seminar

Register online at www.orangeny.com or return this form to the Orange County Chamber, 30 Scott’s Corners Drive, Montgomery, NY 12549 or fax to 845-457-8799. For information, call 845-457-9700 or visit www.orangeny.com.

Registration: $15. Please RSVP by February 11, 2011

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Method of Payment $15

Will pay at door

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Reservations not honored will be billed ($2 billing charge). Call and cancel if you find you

are unable to attend.

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T h a n k s t o o u r P l a t i n u m C o r p o r a t e P a r t n e r s : USA DATANET, A WVT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY & CRYSTAL RUN HEALTHCARE

o u r o t h e r C o r p o r a t e P a r t n e r s : Abbott & Mills Energy *Advance Testing Company * Barton & Birks Chevrolet, Cadillac * Drake, Loeb, Heller, Kennedy,

Gogerty, Gaba & Rodd, P.L.L.C. * Hudson Valley Building & Construction Trades Council * Key Bank * Laborers’ Local 17, LECET * Marshall & Sterling Insurance * Orange & Rockland Utilities, Inc. * Port Authority of NY & NJ *

SB Credit Card Services * Taylor Biomass Energy, L.L.C. * TD Bank * Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Weddell * Walden Savings Bank

BREAKFAST MEETING

Please return this form to the Orange County Chamber of Commerce, 30 Scott’s Corners Drive, Montgomery, NY 12549 or fax to 457-8799. For information, call 457-9700 or e-mail [email protected]. Breakfast Meeting — February 16, 2011

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Method of Payment $25 members in advance—$30 members without reservations

$50 non-members

Will pay at door

Check enclosed

American Express

MasterCard

Visa Name

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Address

Breakfast reservations not honored will be billed. Call and cancel if you find you are unable to attend.

‘What Healthcare Reform Means to NYS Businesses’

Wednesday, Febr uar y 16 , 2011 7:27 a .m. - 9 :00 a .m.

Ramada Inn 1289 Route 300

Newburgh

Guest Speaker : Margaret Moree, Director of Federal Af fa i r s

The Business Counci l of New York State Maggie Moree serves on the Business Counci l ’ s Government Affairs Team as a Director o f Federal Affairs and provides pol i cy and advocacy support in the areas of healthcare and health insurance , Workers ’ Compen-sat ion and unemployment insurance, government re form, education and workforce and contract procurement. She also has 10 years of service with the NYS Department of Labor and 12 years with the NYS Senate .

Sponsored by:

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30 Scott’s Corners Drive, Montgomery, NY 12549 (845) 457-9700 Fax (845) 457-8799 www.orangeny.com [email protected]



Abbott & Mills Energy *Advance Testing Company * Barton & Birks Chevrolet, Cadillac * Drake, Loeb, Heller, Kennedy, Gogerty, Gaba & Rodd, P.L.L.C. * Hudson Valley Building & Construction Trades Council * Key Bank * Laborers’ Local 17, LECET * Marshall & Sterling Insurance * Orange & Rockland Utilities, Inc. * Port Authority of NY & NJ * SB Credit Card

Services * Taylor Biomass Energy, L.L.C. * TD Bank * Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Weddell * Walden Savings Bank

Want to tell thousands of people about your business in just one day?

Then reserve your space as an exhibitor for the 13th Annual

Buy Local Showcase Saturday, April 16, 2011

Galleria at Crystal Run, Middletown 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Registration Form– Buy Local Showcase, April 16, 2011 * Please check here if you’re sharing a booth (attach completed application from the second exhibitor). Please return this form to the Orange County Chamber of Commerce, 30 Scott’s Corners Drive, Montgomery, NY 12549 or fax to 845-457-8799. For information, call Roseann at 845-457-9700 or e-mail [email protected].

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Method of Payment ($199 or $225)

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Buy Local

Showcase

Exhibitors Needed

THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU TO PROMOTE YOUR COMPANY’S PRODUCTS AND/OR SERVICES.

Exhibitor fee: $199 before 3/1/11 ~ $225 after 3/1/11 Fee includes:

A booth with side rails Skirted table and two chairs Exhibitors may share a booth*



Abbott & Mills Energy *Advance Testing Company * Barton & Birks Chevrolet, Cadillac * Drake, Loeb, Heller, Kennedy, Gogerty, Gaba & Rodd, P.L.L.C. * Hudson Valley Building & Construction Trades Council *

Key Bank * Laborers’ Local 17, LECET * Marshall & Sterling Insurance * Orange & Rockland Utilities, Inc. * Port Authority of NY & NJ * SB Credit Card Services * Taylor Biomass Energy, L.L.C. * TD Bank *


‘Getting to Know Incoterms 2010’ Friday, February 18, 2011

in the

Larkin Community Room OC Chamber Business Center 30 Scott’s Corners Drive, Montgomery

9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon

International Trade Seminar

Guest Speaker Robert Stein

Certified Customs Specialist & Vice President of Customs & Trade Compliances Mohawk Global Logistics

The seminar will cover how Incoterms have changed, what terms have been eliminated, how the changes will affect your business and information about the role that Incoterms play in sales contracts.

Robert Stein’s extensive experience in customs brokerage and freight forwarding is spread across a multitude of roles, giving him a unique perspective on the field. Working at the northern border, in both release and entry roles, helped him learn a great deal about cross border trade and NAFTA. His work as a regional FDA trainer and vice president for a brokerage/freight forwarding firm gave him a deeper understanding of trade compliance. He is a frequent speaker to the trade community on topics including Incoterms, import compliance and NAFTA.

Please return this form to the Orange County Chamber of Commerce, 30 Scott’s Corners Drive, Montgomery, NY 12549 or fax to 457-8799. For information, call Roseann at 457-9700 or e-mail [email protected]. “Getting to Know Incoterms 2010” - February 18, 2011

Admission is free, but reservations are required. Includes continental breakfast.

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Abbott & Mills Energy *Advance Testing Company * Barton & Birks Chevrolet, Cadillac * Drake, Loeb, Heller, Kennedy, Gogerty, Gaba & Rodd, P.L.L.C. * Hudson Valley Building & Construction Trades Council * Key Bank * Laborers’ Local 17,

LECET * Marshall & Sterling Insurance * Orange & Rockland Utilities, Inc. * Port Authority of NY & NJ * SB Credit Card Services * Taylor Biomass Energy, L.L.C. * TD Bank *


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