the business viewpoint - june, 2011

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

June 2011

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 events 5

Did you Know? 6, 7

calendar 8

reservation form 9

member Spotlight 10, 11

anniversaries 12

new members 12

member renewals 13

health notes 14

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By Ellen Daley

The success of Stewart International Air-port has been a priority for the Orange County Chamber of Commerce for decades. The last time we highlighted the airport on the cover of this publication was December 2007, just weeks after the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey assumed operations there. At the time, Chamber President Dr. John D’Ambrosio was quoted as saying that the Port Authority has the “juice” to make things happen at Stewart. Now, nearly four years and $50 million later, that juice is definitely flowing.

In terms of airlines, Delta now offers an ad-ditional daily flight to Atlanta. JetBlue has done the same for service to Orlando. Load factors for last year were greater than 80% all year. More pas-sengers were served in 2010 than 2009, and it is expected that 400,000 passengers will use Stewart this year. New service to Cancun was established, celebrated with an inaugural flight on February 12, complete with a Mariachi band. Travelers in-cluded Sen. Bill Larkin and his wife. In addition, the Port Authority Board approved an incentive package to attract new carriers.

Air cargo grew significantly, gaining more than 20% in 2010 over 2009 levels, primarily due to additional FedEx flights.

A “Think SWF” campaign, originally con-ceived as a local concept by the Orange County Chamber and the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce, was utilized by Port Au-thority Marketing and won the Platinum Award by Hermes, which recognizes creativity and inno-vation in advertising.

More than 800 new spaces were added to the main parking lot at SWF. Abiding by the Chamber’s “buy local” refrain, the Port Authority

ensured that nine out of 20 contracts awarded for projects at the airport went to local contractors. Looking toward the future, planning funds for the proposed expansion of the terminal have been approved by the Port Authority Board.

“In all areas,” said Dr. D’Ambrosio, “planning, operations and construction, the Port Authority has demonstrated its commitment to the airport while also being a good corporate citizen, a re-sponsible environmental steward and a true eco-nomic engine for the regional economy.”

The Port Authority’s commitment has not stopped at the gates to the airport. The agency’s community involvement is significant. PA staff have participated in local business expositions, conducted workshops on “How to Do Business with the Port Authority” (one such session will be held at the Chamber on June 17), and been involved in a number of other community func-tions.

Diannae C. Ehler, General Manager, is a member of the Chamber’s Board of Directors, as well as the Board of the Orange County Partner-

ship. Assistant Director of Aviation Public Affairs Ralph Tragale serves on the Board of Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress.

In another “think local” effort, the Port Au-thority Board approved the agency’s purchase of 163,000 megawatt hours of environmental attributes annually through 2032 to support the Taylor Biomass Energy project and help promote sustainable jobs in Orange County.

The Authority established a Citizens Ad-visory Panel to solicit input from individuals throughout the Hudson Valley, including local elected officials, business, community and envi-ronmental leaders, frequent flyers and represen-tatives from economic development, colleges and the travel industry. Said Dr. D’Ambrosio, “I am honored to be a part of this group and have been impressed by the way in which the Port Authority has responded to our recom-mendations.” The CAP has broad representa-tion from Orange, Dutchess, Putnam, Rock-land and Ulster counties.

Concerned by recent negativity directed at

the Port Authority and its handling of Stewart Airport, the Chamber President wrote an op-ed piece that was published in the Times Herald-Record. In part, the President said, “The unwar-ranted antagonism and unfounded criticism directed at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is very disturbing.” He continued, “I can say with utmost confidence that the Port Authority has done absolutely nothing to warrant these attacks. Rather, the depth of the agency’s commitment to our airport is nothing short of extraordinary.”

The facts indicate that the Port Authority’s commitment goes way beyond extraordinary.

Good news is in the air

Depart from Stewart International Airport and leave the stress behind. Stewart International Airport means business

The Orange County Chamber of Commerce June 20112

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.L.C.Dr. William Richards Orange County Community CollegeRichard Rossi MultiMedia Service CenterCapt. Kathleen Sileno 105th Air National GuardJosh Sommers Focus 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 International Trade AssociationThomas C. DeBenedictus Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & WeddellF. Edward Devitt Winding Hills Golf ClubKatharine FitzgeraldThomas 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 Immaculate DesignsRenee McCabe-Lempka Real Estate UnitedCarole 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 Membership InvestmentRoseann Bouzakis Director of EventsDee Reberholt Director of Member RelationsKaren Sawyer Manager of Community Partnerships Wendy Melick Information Technology SpecialistChristine Colon Administrative Assistant

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Thanks to 2011 Corporate Partners Our generous Partners this year are:

Platinum Partners:Crystal Run Healthcare USA Datanet, A WVT Communications Company Gold Partners:Advance Testing CompanyBarton, Birks Chevrolet, CadillacDepew EnergyDrake, Loeb, Heller, Kennedy, Gogerty, Gaba & Rodd, PLLCElant, Inc.Focus Media, Inc.Key BankLocal 17 - Laborers-Employers Cooperation & Education TrustMarshall & Sterling InsuranceMobile Life Support Services, Inc.Orange & Rockland UtilitiesPort Authority of NY & NJSB Credit Card ServicesSteingart AssociatesTaylor Biomass Energy, L.L.C.TD BankVanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & WeddellWalden Savings Bank

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Certify your business as sustainableThe Orange County Chamber, SUNY

Orange and Greenopia, an industry leader in “green”-rated brands and services, are collaborating on a unique partnership that will allow Chamber members to gain certification as sustainable. The program establishes a credible system to substanti-ate the levels of eco-commitment by Or-ange County businesses and, according to Chamber President Dr. John D’Ambrosio, “will revolutionize the way we do business in Orange County.”

Businesses interested in certifica-tion should visit www.orangeny.com and

complete a preliminary application. The Chamber will forward completed appli-cations to Greenopia which will review them. An invoice for the certification fee will be sent to the applicant, who will then be contacted by a student intern from SUNY Orange for further review of the business’ suitability for certifica-tion. The intern will submit a report to Greenopia. When Greenopia approves the application, the business will receive a sustainability sticker and promotion by the Chamber as having achieved certifi-cation.

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But wait, there’s more……No matter how hard we try to get the word out about all

the benefits and opportunities that are available to Cham-ber members, I’m always amazed when I hear a member say, “I didn’t know that!” So, here are a few of the benefits that you might not know are available to you as part of your membership investment: ● News about your company printed in monthly Cham-

ber Business Viewpoint (circulation: 60,000+)● Link to your business on the website● FaceBook, LinkedIn and Twitter social network marketing● Your events listed on website Community Calendar● Meeting and conference room space● Members on Monday luncheons ● Afterhours mixers● Notary Public service● Display of your flyers/business cards in Chamber lobby● Business counseling ● New Member Orientations (whether you’re a new member or not)● Legislative representation by one of the largest chambers of commerce in New York

State. Of course, the above are all in addition to the many other “traditional” advantages that

come with being part of an active chamber of commerce.If you have any questions, please call anyone here at the Chamber (457-9700) or stop in

anytime. Oh, that’s another perk for you: this beautiful new Chamber Business Center in Montgomery is YOURS.

John A. D’Ambrosio, Ed.D.President

Chairman’s MessageWow, we’re already into sixth month of

2011. And, finally it seems warmer weather is here to stay. So, it’s the perfect time to step back and reevaluate how your Chamber membership is working for you. I want to

take this opportunity to remind you of two im-portant aspects of busi-ness success: networking and professional devel-opment.

First, it’s easy to be-come so busy working on your business that

you forget to continue to widen your net-work. For continued business success, you must have various styles of networks. For example, an operational network is mostly people you depend on to get work done. On the other hand, a developmental network

will have several individuals whom you trust and to whom you can turn to for advice. You should also have a strategic network to help you prepare you for future business success. Next, how much time have you spent in professional development this year? Things happen at lightning speed and you must keep abreast, or surround yourself with those who do, if you want to take advan-tage of opportunities and be prepared for changes.

The Chamber can help you in both of these areas. We offer a wide variety of experts and networking and professional development events that can help you and your business succeed. Take the time this month to evaluate how you’re doing in those areas and give us a call. We’re here for you!

Donna JohnsonChairman of the Board

Johnson

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Advertise in The Business Viewpoint. Special rates for Orange County Chamber of Commerce members.

For more information, call Mary Ann Butler at 845-346-3252.


Women in Business Golf wants you

Winding Hills Golf Club Pro Gil Anderson signs copies of his brand new book, “Going Fore It - In Golf & Life,” at a recent event celebrating the book’s publication. The book, says Gil, “is the re-sult of a lifelong pursuit of the deeper meanings that lie at the core of the golf-ing experience.” For more information, visit www.goingforeit.com.

‘Roast and Toast’ Dave MacFarland

Space is still available for golfers or partici-pants in the golf school at the Wednesday, June 30 Women in Business Golf Outing hosted by the Orange County Chamber at Winding Hills Golf Course in Montgomery. Registration be-gins at 10:00 a.m., followed by a buffet lunch on the patio. The entire day is only $130 if you want

to play or if you feel you could benefit more from a three-hour golf school conducted by Wind-ing Hills Pro Gil Anderson. Everyone receives a goody bag and a terrific awards reception will conclude the day’s activities at 3:00 p.m.

Contact Roseann at 457-9700 or [email protected] if you’re interested.

A retirement dinner party will be held for Riverside Bank President Dave MacFarland on Tuesday, June 28 at Anthony’s Pier 9, New Windsor. Cocktails will begin at 5:30 p.m., with dinner and the program to follow at 6:30. Dave is retiring July 1 after nearly 50 years in Hudson Valley banking.

Tickets to this not-to-be-missed-event are

$100 per person and, because of Dave’s gener-osity, he has requested that proceeds be donated to the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Orange County Chamber of Commerce for programs that benefit the local business communities.

For more information, contact Barbara Malley at Riverside Bank at 896-9300.

Local small business legend Donna Cornell shares a laugh with Orange County Chamber of Commerce President Dr. John D’Ambrosio at a breakfast meet-ing that kicked off Small Business Month in Orange County. Prior to Cornell’s remarks at Kuhl’s Highland House in Middletown, County Executive Ed Diana issued a proclamation officially declar-ing May as Orange County Small Business Month. Inspire was the breakfast sponsor and Orange County Trust Company was the Small Business Month sponsor.


Wednesday, June 1 is “Dine Out for Hospice Day.” Before making your reservations at a res-taurant that day, check to make sure that they’re participating in “Dine Out for Hospice.” All participating restaurants will donate 10% of their proceeds on June 1 to Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties. Check www.hospiceoforange.com to find out what restaurants are participating.

Mount Saint Mary College will hold its 33rd an-nual Golf Tournament on Monday, June 6 at the Powelton Club in Newburgh. This year’s outing will honor Jim Smith, Jr., President and founder of Advance Testing Company.

The Occupations, Inc. 2011 Pro-Am Tourna-ment is scheduled for Friday, June 10 at the Golf Club at Mansion Ridge. Mark Lye returns as the host of the event and brings with him base-ball legend, Rick Rhoden. The “Nebraska-style” scramble format will be used. Sponsorships start at $2,500. Individual amateur golf slots are avail-able at $500 per person and include lunch, din-ner, greens fees and custom apparel. Awards ban-quet tickets are $75. Journal ads are also available. For information, call 692-4454, ext. 101.

The public is invited to a free seminar at Ulster Savings Bank’s 39 Burnett Boulevard, Pough-

keepsie branch on Wednesday, June 8 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. “The Successful Homeowner” will include a discussion of the steps involved in preparing to own a home. To reserve a seat, call 338-6322, ext. 6502 or e-mail [email protected].

The “Annual Mountain Laurel Digital Photo Workshop” will be hosted on Monday, June 13 by Nick Zungoli of Exposures Gallery. Partici-pants will photograph at Harriman State Park in the morning and review their efforts in the after-noon. The fee is $195 and includes lunch. Call 469-9382 to sign up. Golfers will have a choice of two venues for play at the 13th Annual Golf Outing for the Crystal Run Village Foundation, which will be held on Monday, June 13: Otterkill Golf and Coun-try Club in Campbell Hall and Winding Hills Executive Golf Course in Montgomery. For information on sponsorships, foursome reserva-tions, journal ads or to attend the post-golf din-ner, contact Dawn Kemp at 695-2547 or [email protected].

Accredited Master Consulting Agent Barry Adelman of Y2 Marketing will present a seminar that asks the question “Fed up Dumping Your

Member EventsHelp thank our military

Hard-earned Dollars into Advertising that Isn’t Working?” on Wednesday, June 15 from 8:00-10:00 a.m. at the Chamber Business Center in Montgomery. Space is limited so reserve by call-ing the Chamber at 457-9700 or visiting www.orangeny.com. You’ll leave with valuable ideas you can implement immediately.

Save Saturday, June 18 for the American Cancer Society’s Birthday Bash Gala event to be held at the Powelton Club, Newburgh.

Are all your business associates playing golf and you feel left out? Change that now by enrolling in Gil Anderson’s Beginners’ Clinic in conjunc-tion with the Orange County Chamber’s Wom-en in Business Golf Tournament to be held on Thursday, June 30 at Winding Hills Golf Club in Montgomery. Availability is limited. Contact Roseann at the Chamber at 457-9700 for infor-mation and to make reservations.

Greater Newburgh YMCA’s 21st annual golf outing will be held on Monday, July 18 at Trump National Golf Club in Hopewell Junc-tion. Author James Patterson will be a guest golfer and speaker for the event. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Day of golf is $225 or $60 for dinner only with Patterson. For in-formation, contact Marlene Stang at 562-1088 or [email protected].

The Greater Hudson Valley Family Health Center, Inc. will hold the 2011 Pillars of the Community Awards on Saturday, November 5 at Anthony’s Pier 9 in New Windsor. Pillar for Lifetime Achievement will be awarded to Marcel Martino, President of Inspire, Inc. Pil-lars for Outstanding Community Service will be awarded to Doug Hovey, Executive Director, Independent Living, and to Mount Saint Mary College. For more information, call 220-33152. r

On Sunday, September 18, the business community will host the third Stewart Mili-tary Appreciation Day Picnic for the men and women of the 105th New York Air National Guard and U.S. Marines stationed at Stewart Air Base and their families. The picnic (an event NOT open to the public) is our effort to thank the enlisted members of our area for their contributions to the world, our country

and our local communities.All of the materials, financial support and

every service needed to serve the approximate-ly 6,000 men, women and children on Sep-temer 18 are being provided by the business community. Volunteers are also needed from 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. that day. If you can help fi-nancially or as a volunteer, please contact Patty Dalton at 562-4280 or [email protected].


The Town of Crawford hosts summer camp at Castle Park, Red Mills Road, Pine Bush from June 27 through July 29, weekdays from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Camp is for children who have completed kindergarten up to 15 years old. Reg-istration forms are available at www.townofcraw-ford.org. Call Domanie Ragni for information at 744-8230 or e-mail [email protected].

Finkelstein & Partners, one of New York State’s largest personal law firms, has launched a “Green Team” to save energy and natural resources. A paperless firm for 10 years, F&P has launched a number of new green initiatives that involve the firm’s 300 employees at 17 offices throughout New York. For more information, call 1-800-529-2676 or visit www.lawampm.com.

Goldstein Lieberman & Company sponsored the Mental Health Association’s recent Hustle for the Puzzle 5K Road Race at Thomas Bull Memorial Park in Montgomery, promoting April as Autism Awareness Month. Manag-ing Partner Philip E. Goldstein was one of ap-proximately 200 participants in the event. The sponsorship was part of Goldstein Lieberman & Company Cares program, which has donated more than $100,000 to local causes since its inception in 2009. The company received Rock-

land County Association’s Pinnacle Award for Corporate Citizenship in recognition of this program. Anna Bielen has joined GLC as an Executive Assistant.

Bryan Turner has been promoted to Assistant Treasurer for Riverside Bank. He has been with Riverside since 2009, working as the bank’s IT Network Administrator.

Gary Greenwald, founder of Greenwald Law Offices, was recently named a Super Lawyer in the area of general litigation in the New York Super Lawyer Magazine. This is the second time that Greenwald has received this honor. He is celebrating his 40th year in the practice of law, as well as the 40th anniversary of the es-tablishment of his general practice firms located in Wurtsboro, Chester, New York City and his new office in Poughkeepsie. For more infor-mation, visit www.greenwaldlaw.com or call 1-866-GREENWALD.

Richard J. Drake was honored by the Orange County Bar Association, receiving the John F. McBride Lifetime Achievement Award. The award recognizes an attorney who has main-tained the highest professional and ethical stan-dards throughout his or her career. Drake is a

founder and partner with Drake, Loeb, Heller, Kennedy, Gogerty, Gaba & Rodd, P.L.L.C. in New Windsor. He has been practicing law in Orange County for more than 50 years. His long-time partner James R. Loeb received this award in 2002.

Focus Media, Inc. has been chosen to spear-head the Jewish Federation of Orange County’s community outreach campaign, which is sup-ported by a $25,000 grant from the Jewish Fed-erations of North America.

The Ulster Savings Charitable Foundation re-cently provided a $2,500 grant for Arm-of-the-Sea Theater’s Arts in Education program. For information about the foundation, call Jeffrey Wood at 338-6322, ext. 3268.

Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union recently held its 48th annual meeting, with the chair-man noting that HVFCU had reached assets of $3 billion. The credit union currently has three branches in Orange County, with plans for a fourth branch in Montgomery. HVFCU is a full-service, not-for-profit financial cooperative with members in Dutchess, Ulster, Orange and Putnam Counties.

Dr. Guven Yalcintas has joined the Orange County Business Accelerator as International Business Liaison to launch a new international business development initiative at the Accelera-

tor. 4e Productions, a multi-media and video production company that directs its material in an effort to “enlighten, empower and enrich ev-eryone,” is the newest client at the Accelerator OCBA, located at 4 London Avenue in New Windsor at Stewart International Airport, is a business incubator program launched by the Orange County Business Development Agency.

Orange AHRC was recently honored for its support of reserve and active duty military per-sonnel and of veterans in its workforce. AH-RC’s 500 full-time employees provide an array of services for children and adults who have developmental delays or disabilities.

New student housing at Sullivan County Com-munity College, built by The Ruby Group, has received LEED for Homes Gold certification. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification is internationally recognized for green building and design tech-nology. The Ruby Group is a Goshen-based development, consulting and construction man-agement company. For more information, visit www.rubygrp.com or call 651-3800.

Donna Brunell, Asa Lennon, Jeaneth Pino, Mi-chael Reis and Dominick Tufano of RE/MAX Benchmark Realty Group have earned the Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE)

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designation. The training for CDPE is in fore-closure avoidance and short sales. RE/MAX has locations in New Windsor, Harriman and Middletown. For information, call 565-0004 or visit Facebook.com/REMAX Benchmark.

WVT Communications was recently named Dealer of the Year for the Mid-Atlantic Region at DIRECTV’s annual conference in New Orleans. WVT had a 285% increase in sales from the pre-vious year. WVT is a leading voice, broadband and wireless provider serving consumers and business-es in the tri-state region for more than 100 years.

AJ Ross Creative Media, celebrating its 20th anniversary in business, has been selected by Partners in Safety, a full-service Occupational Health Service Corporation, as agency of record. Other clients of the agency include Radiologic Associates, West Point Tours, Tarshis, Cata-nia, Liberth, Mahon & Milligram and Catholic Charities of NYC. Also, Carlos Vega, Senior Vice President of Creative Services, has been named a partner with AJ Ross. For more infor-mation, visit www.ajross.com or call 783-5770.

BBG&G Advertising principal Deborah Garry recently presented a seminar on “How to Make Time for Marketing” for Orange County Chamber members. As the inaugural event for the Chamber “How To” series, the session led attendees through a

step-by-step process for creating a customer profile, evaluating marketing objectives and selecting and implementing marketing strategies. For more infor-mation, visit www.BBGGadv.com or call 695-1880.

The Child Care Council of Orange County is seeking Board members to ensure diversity from the community in the fields of health, media, data analysis and technology. The Council is a non-profit resource and referral agency serving families and child care providers throughout Orange County. The Board meets at 8:30 a.m. on the second Thursday of the month at the Council office in Goshen. Call Liz Kuriplach at 294-4012, ext. 235 for information.

The Michael Ryan Zodda Foundation has been established as a component charitable fund of the Community Foundation of Orange and Sul-livan. Through the fund, a research fellowship will be awarded annually to a Columbia University medical student. For information on how to create a charitable endowment, contact Karen Minogue at 769-9393 or [email protected] or visit www.cfoc-ny.org.

Donovan Media Strategies recently completed an internet marketing makeover for Tredora Salon and Spa, Route 17K, Newburgh, with a new website, social media marketing and an in-store and online QR code contest for patrons. For more information, visit www.donovanmedi-astrategies.com. or call 541-8581.

Jellybean Promotions, a distributor of quality imprinted promotional products, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Jellybean thanks all their cli-ents and friends, as well as the Chamber, for their support over the years. Call 294-8000 or e-mail [email protected] for promo-tional products for upcoming summer events.

4e Productions’ debut of “Letters to Daddy: The Musical to Bully-Free” will be held in September. Venue and date will be announced soon. “Letters to Daddy,” which has been endorsed by County Executive Ed Diana, is the first in a series of em-powering programs by 4e Productions that will be offered to Orange County children to strengthen character and enhance their ability to mitigate the impact of challenging experiences like bullying. 4E Productions recently took up residence at the Orange County Business Accelerator.

April 15 marked the one-year anniversary of the Thayer Leader Development Group at West Point and they thank their supporters. In the first year, TLDG held 45 customized programs for more than 2,300 leaders from 26 different indus-tries. Ninety-one percent of attendees indicated that they would highly recommend TLDG to their col-leagues. For information, call 446-4731, ext. 7969 or visit them at the Thayer Hotel at West Point.

KDF Reprographics, Inc. has introduced 3D and flip lenticulars to their extensive line of of-ferings. Lenticulars are used to create mind-

boggling images that appear to jump off the background or change as the viewer’s vantage point changes. KDF designed and fabricated 3D lenticular displays for Morgan Spurlock’s new film, “The Greatest Movie Ever Sold.” For more information, call 888-533-2667.

McBride Corporate Real Estate has listed a 12,000 SF office/retail space available for sale or lease on the south side of Route 207, near Stewart Airport. In addition, a 5,200 SF two-level build-ing is available for lease or sale in Washingtonville. For information, contact James Martin or Robert Scherreik at 928-6500.

Anew Image Salon & Spa, 673 Little Britain Road, New Windsor, is now offering sunless tan-ning. Single spray application is $45; double spray is $55 (guaranteed to last one week). Sign up for a cli-ent appreciation card and receive every ninth service free. Call 567-7787 for information.

E-Sales Masters is now offering free shipping on all artwork purchased from “Fine Art at Discount Prices.” Most of their pieces are already professionally framed, many to museum standards. In addition to enjoying the great value and discounted prices, they never charge premium fees; there are no shipping charges and no sales tax. Visit www.FineArtAtDis-countPrices.com for a great selection of beautiful pieces in all price ranges. Chamber members: be sure to get your coupon code from the Chamber website (www.orangeny.com) for even greater savings. r

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CHAMBER EVENTS/ JUNE - JULY 2011

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8:00 am Marketing Committee(Montgomery Room)

10:00 amWomen in Business Golf

(Winding Hills, Montgomery)

8:00 am Government Initiatives

& Education Committee(Larkin Room)

6:00 pmCruise on the Hudson

8:30 am Minority & Women

Business Committee (Montgomery Room)

8:00 am Young Professionals Leadership Council

(Montgomery Room)

Cruise to Canada departs

8:00 am Small Business

Committee(Montgomery Room)

8:00 am Government Initiatives &

Education Committee(Larkin Room)


“How To” Workshop (Larkin Room)


Committee (Montgomery Room)

8:00 amNew Member Orientation

(Larkin Room)

8:00 amPR/Marketing Committee

(Montgomery Room)5:30 pm

Joint Mixer with Inspire (Torches on the Hudson,

Newburgh)

7:27 am Membership Breakfast

(Falkirk Golf Club, Central Valley)

8:00 amConsultants Seminar

(Larkin Room)4:00 pm

Dance with Chamber Stars Committee

(Montgomery Room)

8:00 am Ambassadors(Larkin Room)

8:00 am Ambassadors

7:45 am Consultant’s Committee

(Larkin Room)

10:00 am Port Authority Seminar

(Larkin Room)5:30 pm

Mixer (GW’s Burgers, Chester

8:30 am Minority and Women

in Business Committee(Montgomery Room)

Orange Open Golf Challenge

8:00 amProductivity Panel

(Larkin Room)

Holiday, office closed

12:00 pm Small Business

“How To” Workship(Larkin Room)

7:27 am Membership Breakfast

7:45 am Consultant’s Committee

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Call or visit www.orangeny.com for reservations: 457-9700 l Fax 457-8799 or mail with check to: The Orange

County Chamber of Commerce, 30 Scott’s Corners Drive, Montgomery, NY 12549 or e-mail [email protected].

Productivity Panel8:00-10:00 a.m.Larkin Room, Chamber Business Center Topic: “Best Practices for Streamlining Your Business & Your Life”Speakers: Donna Johnson (DJ Consulting Services), Cynthia Marsh-Croll (Croll Productive Synergy), Lisa Montanaro (LM Organizing Solutions)Co-Hosts: Young Professionals, Consultants & Small Business Committees

$15June 10

Small Business “How To” Workshop8:00-9:00 a.m.Larkin Room, Chamber Business CenterTopic: “Insurance Needs for Small Business”Speaker: Greg Hogan, Hutchings Agency

FreeJune 14

$15 Consultants Seminar8:00-10.00 a.m.Larkin Room, Chamber Business CenterTopic: “Fed up with Dumping Your Hard-earned Dollars into Advertising that Isn’t Working?”Speaker: Barry Adelman (Y2 Marketing), Accredited Master Consulting Agent, Monopolize Your Marketplace

June 15

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Women in Business Golf10:00 a.m.--4:00 p.m.Winding Hills Golf Club, Montgomery

June 30

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Membership Breakfast7:27-9:00 a.m.Falkirk Golf Club, Central ValleySpeaker: Congresswoman Nan HayworthSponsor: CDPHP

June 21 $25 members in advance

$30 members at the door

$50 non-members

Burgers ’n Beer Mixer5:30-7:30 p.m.G.W.’s American Burgers. ChesterAdmission includes burger and beer

June 17 $10

FreePort Authority Seminar10:00 a.m.-12.00 p.m.Larkin Room, Chamber Business CenterTopic: “How to Do Business with the Port Authority of NY & NJ and the Aviation Industry at Stewart International Airport”Co-Host: Air Service Development Office

June 17

‘How to’ program focuses on insurance

The next in the Small Business Committee’s series of “How to” seminars will be held on Tuesday, June 14 in the Larkin Room at the Chamber Business Center in Montgomery. Greg Hogan of Hutchings Agency will lead a discussion on “Insurance Needs for Small Business.”

The seminar will begin at 8:00 a.m. with time allotted for Q&A. Participants are welcome to stay after 9:00 a.m. to net-work. The purpose of these seminars is to get in, get educated and get to work! Admission is free. To reserve for the June 14 seminar, call Roseann at 457-9700 or visit www.orangeny.com. Space is limited.

Want to do business with the Port Authority?

On Friday morning, June 17, you can find out how to do busi-ness with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and the aviation industry at Stewart Airport. The session will be held in the Larkin Room at the Orange County Chamber Business Center in Montgomery from 10:00 a.m.-noon. It is co-hosted by the Air Service Development Office at Stewart Airport.

This will be an excellent opportunity for local businesses to network with the airline and aviation companies at Stewart, as well as with the Port Authority. Purchasing requirements will be explained and participants will have the opportunity to register their companies, to promote their firms on a one-to-one basis, and to establish new business relationships. A complimentary breakfast will be served.

Space is limited for this forum that, in prior years, has filled the room, so make a reservation as soon as possible by calling Roseann at the Chamber at 457-9700 or visit www.orangeny.com.

Hear from our new Congresswoman

Rep. Nan Hayworth, Congresswoman from New York’s 19th District, will be the guest speaker at the Chamber’s Tuesday, June 21 Membership Breakfast, which will begin at 7:27 a.m. at Falkirk Golf Club, Central Valley. The breakfast is sponsored by CDPHP.

Rep. Hayworth is a doctor, mother, businesswoman and community leader. In her first term in Congress, she serves on the House Financial Services Committee. The Congress-woman views reining in unsustainable levels of federal spending as a crucial priority for the 112th Congress. With her medi-cal background, Rep. Hayworth plans to help craft new health care policy that improves affordability and access to care while sustaining the choice, quality and innovation that characterizes the best of American health care. Reducing regulatory burdens on businesses and reviving the economy through job creation are also top priorities.

To reserve for the June 21 breakfast, call Roseann at 457-9700 or visit www.orangeny.com. Admission is $25 in advance for members and $50 for non-members.

Small Business CruiseOnce again, the Chamber’s Small Business Committee will

host a summer Cruise on the Hudson. On Wednesday, July 6 from 6:00-9:00 p.m., guests will enjoy a trip on the beautiful Pride of the Hudson. Refreshments will be provided by Loughran’s Res-taurant and the sponsor will be CDPHP. Reservations are $45 per person, including a buffet dinner and cash bar, and can be made by calling Roseann at 457-9700 or visiting www.orangeny.com. Space is limited and advance payment is required.


MID-HUDSON VALLEY CHAPTER OF THE SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RE-SOURCE MANAGEMENTMHVSHRM is the local affiliate of the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), an international not-for-profit organization repre-senting more than 250,000 members in over 140 countries. Locally, MHVSHRM has over 250 members and serves human resource professionals and the business community by providing profes-sional development and networking opportunities for HR practitioners. Our chapter hosts monthly meetings on timely and compelling topics relevant to the practice of human resource management and an annual conference in the fall. The chapter also interacts with communities in areas such as workforce readiness, youth education and advice to local nonprofits. For more information, visit www.mhvshrm.org or e-mail [email protected].

SUGAR WEBSITESOtisvilleOur website consultants come to you and take the time to understand your business and show you how to use your website and how to edit and add content yourself. Our designers will create a custom website design based on your company image and market research to ensure you stand out from your competitors. Our writ-ers will professionally write the text for the essential pages of your website. Our technical staff makes sure your website is professionally coded to meet web standards, is fast to load, and easily found in search engines like Google. Call 1-855-SUGARWEB (784-2793) to book your FREE no-obligation website strategy session. For information, visit www.SugarWebsites.com.

SIR GROUTPine BushSir Grout provides distinctive tile and grout clean-ing, sealing and restoration services designed to enhance and protect your home or business’ health and appearance. At Sir Grout, we can help make your tired tile and grout appear brand new because not only can we clean and restore them, but we

can color seal your grout lines to any color you choose. Our mission is to “delight customers with distinctive service and uncommon results.” Call 524-4569 or visit www.sirgrout.com and click on NY Orange & Dutchess.

GRAND RENTAL STATION MiddletownGrand Rental Station of Middletown is celebrat-ing their 15th anniversary and invite all custom-ers to visit their new website at www.grandren-talstation.com. This website highlights their full inventory with pictures of all of their rental equipment plus great tips for homeowners as well as contractors. Stop by the showroom at 388 East Main Street in Middletown. They have equip-ment for all your rental needs for spring projects like tillers, augers, pressure washers, stump grind-ers and chippers, floor sanders, carpet cleaners, etc. Having a backyard party? They have canopy tents, tables, chairs, grills, party machines, cool-ers, chafers and coffee urns. Call 341-1500.

MC CAREY LANDSCAPING, INC.MiddletownFounded in 1993, McCarey Landscaping has be-come one of the Orange County area’s top provid-ers of landscape, snow removal, soil and erosion control, hydroseeding and stone work -- retain-ing walls, patios, sidewalks -- for commercial and residential clients. The company employs lawn specialists, stone rock masons and has over 30 years of combined experience. They are fully insured, licensed and bonded and are members of the Asso-ciated Landscape Contractors of America, Hudson Valley Builders Association, Snow and Ice Man-agement Association and Symbiot. They have a safety program in tact and are an open shop, as well as a certified Women’s Business Enterprise. Call 956-700 or visit www.mccareylandscaping.com.

FIRST CLASS DAYCARE CENTER, INC.FloridaWe are a beautiful, modern daycare center, family owned and operated and New York State licensed and insured. We care for children six weeks to five

years old. Hours are Monday-Friday from 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. year-round. All staff is well-trained including CPR and first aid. A MAT trained teacher is always on site. Flat rate tuition includes two nutritious snacks and drinks a day. The children have a balanced program of interaction with friends in both teacher-directed and child-directed experi-ences. Programs have been developed by seasoned educators and school psychologists to ensure an en-vironment of positive child development. Call 651-5200 or e-mail [email protected].

DONOHUE SPECIALTY CONSUL-TANTSCampbell HallDonohue Specialty Consultants specializes in a few areas: marketing plans (both domestic and international), start-ups, downsizing and nego-tiation training. Every consulting assignment addresses key issues including profitability and productivity. While contracts are as short or as long as required to accomplish the assignment, all assignments have a specific timeline with detailed milestones. Worried about cost? Don’t be. Our services are budget-driven. Donohue Specialty Consultants will create a program that will fit any budget and all work is capped so there are no “surprises.” Call Kristine at 699-7264 to discuss flexible monthly payment ar-rangements.

RIDLEY-LOWELL BUSINESS & TECH-NICAL INSTITUTEPoughkeepsieAre you looking to start a new career or maybe make a career change? In less than a year, you can train for a new and rewarding career at Ridley-Lowell Business & Technical Institute. Programs include medical, electrical, computer/IT, cosmetology, esthetics, accounting, legal and more. With hands-on training, small class sizes and free tutoring, you’re sure to succeed. Job placement is available and financial aid to those who qualify. For information, call 471-0330 or visit www.ridley.edu.

DMU MUSICNewburghMark your calendars: DMU Cruises on the Hudson are back for another great season! En-

joy three hours of great music, dancing and deli-cious food on the beautiful River Rose. Dates are: May 28, “Salsa on the Hudson,” Latin music and cuisine; June 18, “Motown on the Hudson,” classic R&B and Motown hits; July 23, “Salsa on the Hudson Moonlight Cruise”; August 27, “Studio 54 Cruise,” dance classics from the 70s, 80s and 90s; and September 17, “Motown on the Hudson.” For information or tickets, call 561-6797 or e-mail [email protected]. For news on these and other events by DMU, check out www.dmunights.com.

STEFAN G. CHEVALIER, D.O., P.C.MiddletownCosmetic and reconstructive surgery. Expert in breast reconstruction, enhancement and reduction. In-office procedures, Botox, fillers, skin specialist. Call 703-1225 or visit www.drchevalier.com.

GREENWALD LAW OFFICESChesterA full-service law firm, Greenwald Law works in a wide range of fields -- including family law, criminal defense, personal injury, municipal, business law and more -- for people and busi-nesses throughout the Hudson Valley, greater New York City and across the country. Gary Greenwald, founder of Greenwald Law Of-fices, leads with his seasoned litigation skills. His unique mastery of legal concepts and ability to analyze complex issues is garnered from his considerable experience. As one of the most well-known and respected lawyers in the Hudson Val-ley, Mr. Greenwald attracts a wide variety of civil and criminal clients. For information, call 469-4900 or visit www.greenwaldlaw.com.

LITTLE SCHOLARS CHILDCARE AND PRESCHOOLChesterWe are a state licensed center that provides quality child care and preschool for children ages six weeks to 12 years. Our center has been operating since June of 2004 and just recently opened a third location in Florida, NY. Our team implements a very structured curriculum that balances the elements of learning and play

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to give parents and children the best experience possible. We offer qualified teachers, flexible scheduling, great hours and short notice drop-in care. Our programs include childcare, half and full day preschool, before and after school care, summer camp and much more. Call 469-4403 or visit www.littlescholarsschool.com.

PETRO MC CRUM CONSULTING, L.L.C.NewburghPetro McCrum Consulting provides QuickBooks software services including installation, set-up and ongoing support. We also provide complete book-keeping services including sales tax reporting, pay-roll and 1099 insurance. Services can be provided at your location, remotely or in our office. Visit www.petromccrum.com for more information.

RAPID REMEDIATION & RECOVERY, INC.Central ValleyWhether your property has been damaged by a flood, fire or other catastrophe, we have the resources to respond quickly to help minimize additional structural damages. Working with property managers or owners to pre-plan a re-port and recovery strategy in the event of a hur-ricane, tropical storm or household mechanical failure is one of many resources our operations team offers. When a disaster hits, it can be all too easy to lose hope in light of severe damage and loss. At Rapid Remediation & Recover, we are prepared for the unpredictable. Call 827-5283 or visit www.rapidrr.com.

ORANGE COUNTY LAND TRUSTMiddletownNine local restaurants are participating in the Land Trust’s “Buck for Conservation” campaign where patrons can voluntarily add $1 to their bill for open space and farmland protection: Cathe-rine’s, Goshen; Cosimo’s, Middletown, Newburgh and Woodbury; John’s Harvest Inn, Middletown; Landmark Inn, Warwick; Loughran’s, Salisbury Mills; Nina’s, Middletown; and Taco Hombre, Warwick. Visit www.oclt.org for information and links to each restaurant. OCLT’s annual benefit will be held on Thursday, June 2 at Falkirk Estate and Country Club. Call 343-0840, ext. 11 for tickets. OCLT is a non-profit that protects Or-ange County’s rural and agricultural heritage.

ACCESS PHYSICAL THERAPY & WELLNESSGoshenAccess Physical Therapy & Wellness, started as a sole clinic in Montgomery, is now located in four different areas of Orange County: Goshen, Monroe, Montgomery and Port Jervis, as well as in Wallkill just outside Orange County. APTW clinics are conveniently located for all your physi-cal and occupational therapy needs. Excellent staff and leaving with peace of mind that you have re-ceived the best care from training professionals co-incide with receiving treatment at an Access clinic. Call 615-2222 (Goshen), 782-3200 (Monroe), 457-5555 (Montgomery), 858-9999 (Port Jervis) and 895-1115 (Wallkill). Appointments within 24 hours guaranteed. Visit www.AccessPTW.com.

SERVPRO OF ORANGE, SULLIVAN & S. ULSTERMiddletownOur services include complete fire, smoke and soot clean-up and restoration, water damage restoration, mold remediation, odor removal and deodorization, air duct cleaning and biohaz-ard, crime scene and vandalism clean-up. Most important, we are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Restoring property is our first prior-ity. You’ll appreciate the immediate response and professionalism that our office provides on every job. Servpro helps reduce or eliminate business interruptions caused by fire, water or mold dam-ages. Make Servpro of Orange, Sullivan & S. Ulster Counties a part of your contingency plan. Our 24-hour emergency number is 342-3333.

E & A CONTRACTING OF ORANGE COUNTY, INC.MontgomeryE & A Contracting is a family owned and oper-ated company that has been serving the Hud-son Valley area for over 25 years. Our highly trained staff is able to meet all your home im-provement, restoration and beautification needs. Our expertise allows us to offer a wide range of services from the smallest repair to a total reno-vation or remediation project. Our Outdoor Living Division offers expert design services, all aspects of construction and landscaping, as well as lawn maintenance. When you think about your home beautification needs, think E & A -- all the way for everything and anything. Call 457-3365 or visit www.eacontracting.com.

JELLYBEAN PROMOTIONSGoshenJellybean Promotions is a distributor of qual-ity imprinted promotional products including pens, magnets, coffee mugs, tote bags and other items with logos on them. Sharon “Jellybean” Warantz is proud to announce that the compa-ny is celebrating its 20th anniversary! Thanks to our clients and friends -- and the Chamber -- for the privilege of working with so many local businesses all these years! Jellybean Promotions provides outstanding personal service with on-time delivery. Call Sharon at 294-8000, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.jellybeanpromotions.com.

M & H TRACTOR COMPANYMiddletownNew and used equipment bought and sold. Scag dealership: sales, service, parts; RedMax dealer-ship: sales, service, parts. Small engine repair. Sales, hauling, service, parts. Call 344-7900 or visit www.mandhtractorcompany.com. Located at 12 Sands Road West in Middletown.

ALEX VIVIEN ALLSTATE AGENCYNewburghAlex Vivien Allstate Agency is dedicated to providing the Newburgh community and sur-rounding area with insurance and financial ser-vices through an array of products from a well-known and reputable company. Our mission is to cultivate relationships and support our cus-tomers’ needs. We are dedicated to being rec-ognized as a trusted advisor for you, your family and your business through consultative and

cost-effective services that will help protect you and your assets now and beyond. Come learn and participate in how this is done and expect to walk away with value and peace of mind. Call 567-7771 or visit 1229 Route 300, Newburgh.

MY-TECH COMPUTING, INC.MiddletownMy-Tech Computing, founded in 2006, is as full-service small office and home office com-puter and technology services provider. We offer some of the most competitive rates in the Orange County area and pride ourselves on our high rate of customer satisfaction. From on-site computer repair to a complete infrastruc-ture upgrade, our approach remains personal and focused on value and reliability. Through our strategic resource alliances, we are able to bring a very high level of service to our clients. My-Tech Computing effectively manages the networks, IT assets and IT infrastructure day in and day out without losing its personal ap-proach. Call 228-8940 or visit http://mytech-computing.com.

FROZEN ROPES AT THE ROCK SPORTS PARKChesterThe Rock Sports Park is a 10-acre complex built in 2010 and is the worldwide headquar-ters for Frozen Ropes National Baseball and Softball Training Centers. Entering our 18th year of business, Frozen Ropes is the leading

provider for professional baseball and softball instruction with 24 franchise locations across the U.S. The Rock Sports Park is open all year. The 15,000 SF indoor facility is the site of group lessons, private lessons and league nights, attracting thousands of visitors per month. For more information, call 469-9507 or visit www.frozenropes.com.

STORY BROOK FARM ART SCHOOLWaldenExperience the joy of creating art in a quaint, country setting. The school has been in ex-istence part-time for 23 years. I taught art in Newburgh, was an adjunct professor at SUNY New Paltz and taught art for the Valley Central School District where I recently retired. I have a master’s degree in art education. My pastel and water color paintings have been exhibited in several shows receiving best in show, best in pastel and first place awards. I teach my stu-dents drawing skills before beginning pastel painting. Join our summer adult workshop July 25-27. Sumer camp (ages 7-14) from August 1-5. Check out www. Storybookfarmartschool.com.

CORRECTIONThe phone number for Liberty Resources was incorrect in the April issue of Viewpoint. The correct number is 845-391-8612.


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Benjamin Enterprises, Inc.Dale Polmateer192 Tower DriveMiddletown, NY 10941(845) 692-6243Employment/Personnel Services

Cupid.comDale MulderP.O. Box 10119Newburgh, NY 12552(845) 391-0700Social Networking

Donovan Media StrategiesKerry Donovan209 Montgomery StreetNewburgh, NY 12550(845) 541-8581Internet Marketing Consultant

Hudson Valley ConservatoryAmanda WrightP.O. Box 704Walden, NY 12586(845) 778-2478Performing Arts

M & H Tractor, L.L.C.Matt Dejong12 Sands Road WestMiddletown, NY 10940(845) 344-7900Landscape Services/Supplies/Repair

Quarter To Nine Wireless/ boost mobileMarc Urena7 North StreetMiddletown, NY 10940(845) 343-9060Telephone Equipment and Services

Rapid Remediation & Recovery, Inc.Frank Gennaro200 Route 32, Suite 214Central Valley, NY 10917(845) 827-5283Disaster Restoration

Stop and ShopVince Schlenker1429 Route 300Newburgh, NY 12550(845) 566-4214Food Products and Services

T.W.G ConsultingThomas W. GordonP.O. Box 497Cornwall, NY 12518(914) 924-1598Consultants - Business

Tish EnterprisesNatacha Joseph431 South StreetNewburgh, NY 12550(914) 204-0959Banks/Financial Institutions/Mortgage Companies

New member?

New Members

Are you feeling lost in the crowd? If you’re a new Chamber member (or even if you’ve been a member for a while) and you still don’t feel like you’re getting the most out of your membership, we can help. Just contact Dee (457-9700 or [email protected]) and ask for a mentor.

Mentors are Chamber members who want to help other members get more familiar with what the Chamber has to offer. They will meet you at Chamber events, join you at a committee meeting or simply answer your questions. Don’t stay on the sidelines any lon-ger. Our mentors are just waiting to help!

Chamber thanks Member Drive donors We’re grateful to the following members who donated terrific door prizes for the volunteers who worked on our March Membership Drive:

Avon by Theresa Paul Back Yard Bistro/Holbert’s Catering Bada Bing Pizza & Pasta Brotherhood Winery Carmela’s Restaurant Cascarino’s RestaurantCharles B. Merrill Office Equipment & SuppliesCoffee Systems of the Hudson ValleyCosimo’s on Union Courtyard by Marriott – Newburgh Esper Jewelers Galleria at Crystal RunHudson River Adventures Hampton Inn-Matamoras Harburger Scott Advertising & MarketingHoward Johnson LodgeKavanagh JewelersNiki Jones Agency Quilters Attic Shaklee Rockland Exposition, Inc.Tickled Pink Tony Boffa Restaurant Vails Gate Dry Cleaning Woodbury Common Premium Outlets Yobo’s Restaurant

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

40 Years Flannery Animal Hospital, P.C.Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Weddell

30 Years Ramapo Catskill Library System

25 Years CDPHPGolds Gym NewburghLaw Office of Thomas J. Murphy & Associates, P.L.L.C.Orange AHRCPaul Congelosi Trailer Sales

15 Years Carol Temporaries Janis Errichetti, Attorney at LawVerge America, Ltd.

10 Years John Angus & Sons SidingMeals on Wheels of Greater Newburgh, Inc.

5 Years Angie’sBridges Over TimeClassic Plumbing, Heating & A.CNLG EngineeringPost Material Handling, Inc Quinn’s Quality Landscaping Sign Language Resources, Inc.Tri State Chamber of Commerce

anniversaries

2K Solar, Inc.A Sparkling ViewA. Prokosch & Sons Sheet Metal, Inc.Affinity Advantage FinancialAir Services Development Office (ASDO)AJ Ross Creative MediaAl Dana Mechanical ContractorsAll Class Entertainment, Inc.Allstate Insurance Edward J. Kelly AgencyAmerican Shoring, Inc.ARCH AssociatesArnoff Moving & Storage, Inc.ATM Ready, L.L.C.Ball CorporationBalmville Garage, L.L.C.Bear Mountain Inn/Guest Services, Inc.Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.Bethany Spirituality Center, Inc.Blooming Grove Stair Co.Bonacic, Krahulik, Cuddeback, McMahon & Brady, L.L.P.Broadway Chemists, Inc.Burke, Miele & Golden, L.L.P.Canus Major Services, Inc.Carmela’s Pizzeria & RestaurantCastawaysCatholic Charities Community Services of Orange CountyCenter for Physical Medicine & RehabilitationChester PrintingChild Care Council of Orange County, Inc., Resource & Referral ServicesCoach USAComfort Inn NewburghCornerstone Environmental Group, L.L.C.Croll Productive SynergyCrossriver EnvironmentalCrossroads Furniture & GiftsCrystal Run Antiques, Inc.CS ArchDaubman Corporate InteriorsDays Inn NewburghDilemme & Sons, Inc.Don Wilde, Ph.D.Downtown Breads & Bake Shop

DP Sales ProDYNEGYEducation PlusEllen Barrett, Better Homes & Gardens Rand RealtyEquine Rescue, Inc.Esper JewelersExpert Lawn Care & Landscaping, Inc.First Class Daycare Center, Inc.First Command Financial PlanningFlannery Animal Hospital, P.C.Foam & Wash Car WashesFoxHedge Farm, L.L.C.Frank Foremny, Jr., Inc.Frank’s Custom Shoe Fitting, Inc.Gabriele Sheflin Cleaning ServiceGarrison’s Tavern & Wine CellarGary R. Rich, Licensed Land SurveyorGemini Contracting, Inc.Glenn & Breheney, PLLCGold Shield Elite Investigations, L.L.C.Goldinson Corp.Gold’s Gym MiddletownGoldstein, Karlewicz & Goldstein, L.L.P., C.P.A.sGoliath Properties, L.L.C.Goshen Central DistrictGreater Hudson BankGreenhill Communications, Inc.Greenwald Law OfficesHair by FrancineHartwood Appraisal Services, Inc.Heather’s Childs Place, Ltd.Highland Mills Dental Care, L.L.C.Horizon Medical Group, P.C.Hudson River Adventures (Pride of the Hudson) (Pollepel)Hudson Valley Home Source, L.L.C.Hudson Valley Planning & PreservationHudson Valley Vacuum OutletHutchings Agency, Inc.International Safety Systems, Inc.

Jim Parodi WallpaperingJK Development Corp.John F. Carpenter, D. M. D., M.A.G.D.John S. Burke Catholic High SchoolJohnson & Foley, P.C.Johnstons ToyotaJoy Insurance Agency, Inc.Judelson, Giordano & Siegel, C.P.A., P.C.K G Auto Farm Services, Inc.KDF Reprographics, Inc.Keller Williams RealtyKen LaBaghKen’s Lawn Maintenance & Snow Plowing, L.L.C.Kitchen Depot at the Granite ShopLaborers Local 108Lattimer TruckingLazy Day Pet ServicesLeo’s Italian Restaurant & PizzeriaLeo’s Italian Restaurant & PizzeriaLife Science Pharmacy, Inc.Loughran’s Restaurant/ LoungeM. DeVries Concrete, Inc.Manza Family FarmMarc C. Kerchman, Esq.Mark O’Keefe ContractingMarshall & Sterling, Inc.Martell Home Builders, Inc.Mary Ann ReillyMary KayMasters Pest ControlMcBride Corporate Real Estate

Merrill Lynch - Robert PollsenMHR International, L.L.C.Michele P. Ellerin, Esq.Midas Auto Service ExpertsMidas Auto Service ExpertsMidas Auto Service ExpertsMid Hudson Hematology Oncology, P.C.Mid Hudson News Network, A Div. of Statewide News Network, Inc.Mind Body Spirit Connections Life CoachingMinute Car WashMJJ Builders Corp.MJS Engineering and Land Surveying, P.C.Morehead HondaMorgan StanleyMount PeterMount Saint Mary CollegeMultimedia Service CenterNew Windsor Country InnNew York Computer CareNew York State Bridge AuthorityNewburgh Free LibraryNewburgh Molding Technology, L.L.C.NLG EngineeringNorthstar Energy SystemsOffice Depot #2637Orange County Bed & Breakfast AssociationOrange County Land Trust, Inc.Orange Nursery & Stone SupplyPatrick DeVito, DBA C.P. ServicePatrick McLoughlin, Esq.Paul Davis Restoration of the Hudson Valley

Paul Rafanello C.P.A., P.L.L.C.Paunovic & Paunovic, D.D.S., L.L.P.Pennings Gardens, Inc.Petro McCrum ConsultingPrimas Italian Deli & CateringPrimavera Design & IllustrationQuinn Oil, Inc.R. Brewer Landscaping, L.L.C.Rand RealtyRaymond/Raymond AssociatesReal Estate UnitedRECAP, Inc.Recoverers of Manufactured Products, IncRider, Weiner & Frankel, P.C.Ridley Lowell Business & Technical InstituteRobert Lander, Attorney at LawRoyal T Title Agency, Inc.Rudolph R. NeussSabo Industrial Corp.Screen Gems, Inc.Serrano II, Inc.Servpro of Orange CountySherwood Tile & Granite, L.L.C.Skonberg Family ChiropracticSohns ApplianceStefan G. Chevalier, D.O., P.C.Stowaway Self Storage VII, L.L.C.Sundae DelightsTechnical Calibration Labs, Inc.The Greater Hudson Valley Family Health Center, Inc.The Pet Barber, Mobile Grooming SpaThevenet Montessori School

Thomas W. Masterson, C.P.A., P.C.Tracking Systems, Inc.Trans Ar, Inc. Medical Translation/Editing ServicesTransportation Collaborative, Inc.Tredora Salon and Spa, Inc.Tri State Geese PoliceTurtle Creek Golf CourseUnited Pump & Tank, Inc.Unlimited Care, Inc.Vails Gate Business Center, L.L.C.Valpak Mid Hudson ValleyValuation Consultants, Inc.VALUCHARGE/VALUOFFICEVegas East Productions, Inc.Verticon, Ltd.Visconti Limousines, Bus & Ground TransportVisual ConceptsWallkill Living Center, L.L.C.WellspringWestage CompaniesWestchester Putnam Freight ServicesWK Mechanical, Inc., DBA Whiteford Keagy, Certified Air Duct CleaningWSM Onsite Truck & Equipment Repairs, Inc.Y2 MarketingYoungsville Custom Kitchens r


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Insurance Open Enrollment

Health notes

Gerry Durney, Chief Operating Officer of Bon Secours Charity Health System and Executive Vice President for Good Samaritan Hospital, cuts the ribbon to open and dedicate the Roberta Glinton Medical Office Building at Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis.

Key Bank donated $5,000 to Hospice of Orange and Sul-livan Counties in the name of Dr. John A. D’Ambrosio (right), President of the Orange Coun-ty Chamber of Commerce. Ruth Mahoney, President of the bank’s Hudson Valley Dis-trict, recently presented a cer-emonial check to Dan Grady (center), President of Hospice. D’Ambrosio is a member of the Hospice Board of Directors, as well as past Chairman of that Board

Orange Benefits Partners will have open enrollment for Chamber members during June with a July 1, 2011 effective date. Open enrollment enables you to make changes to your current health insurance coverage, or switch to a new insurance carrier to change coverage and premiums. Ex-isting Chamber members who have

not taken advantage of the health insurance plans can also enroll during this time.

Coverage is available through Aetna, CDPHP, Emblem Health, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, MVP and Oxford for groups of two or more. Coverage is available to sole proprietors through MVP and

CDPHP.OBP announces that health cover-

age is now available through CD-PHP using the Crystal Run Health-care Network. OBP also has vision and dental plans available to Cham-ber members. For more information, contact Christine Florio at 725-7390 or [email protected].

Joanne DiCesare, Certified Health Coach, supports the recommenda-tion of eating 7-13 servings of fruits and vegetables daily for optimal health and disease prevention. Juice Plus+ is an all-natural, whole food based nutritional product made by juicing a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, then concentrating the juices into a proprietary, low-tem-perature process. For more informa-tion about Juice Plus+ or for a com-plimentary health evaluation, contact Joanne DiCesare at 569-9355 or visit www.jdcjuiceplus.com and www.holistic-healthcoach.com.

St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital has teamed up with Community Blood Services, establishing a new blood donation site at the hospital’s 19 Laurel Avenue, Cornwall location. Donations are accepted on the second and fourth Mondays of each month from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Donors can call 220-2030 or visit www.communi-tybloodservices.com to schedule an appointment. All blood types are needed, especially O negative, O pos-itive and B negative. In other SLCH news, ground was recently broken on Hollie’s Garden, the newest addi-tion to the Littman Cancer Center. The garden is a tribute to the Anne Hollis “Hollie” Atzrott, the late wife of SLCH President Allan Atzrott. To make a donation to the garden or cancer center, call 568-2580 or visit www.stlukescornwallhospital.org/do-nate. The SLCH Star of the Month for April is Brian Greene, a physical therapist.

Access Physical Therapy and Well-ness physical therapists Milap Patel and Rhonda Suzzan recently became certified senior strength trainers. APTW clinics are located in Goshen (615-2222), Monroe (782-3200), Montgomery (457-5555), Port Jervis (858-9999) and Wallkill (895-1115).

Visit www.AccessPTW.com for more information.

What’s so special about Organic Coffee Klotch coffee? Delicious, 100% gourmet Arabica Brazilian beans infused with Ganoderma. For centuries, this Reishi herb has been prescribed for stress and coronary ar-tery disease-related angina symptoms because it improves blood flow and lowers oxygen consumption in the heart muscle. Reishi contains gan-oderic acids (triterpenes) that lower high blood pressure and cholesterol while inhibiting platelet aggregation that leads to heart attacks and circula-tory problems. Choose a heart-smart daily coffee. Check out the research at Pubmed.gov, then contact Dr. Lois Tannenbaum at [email protected] or call 527-7913 for seminars, gift giving ideas and free samples.

Three individuals have joined the Board of Directors of Orange Re-gional Medical Center. They are: Dr. Lon Merin, an active medical staff member of Horton Medical Center, Arden Hill Hospital and ORMC; Terrence L. Olivo, Chief Operating Officer for Orange-Ulster BOCES; and Sher Singh, Community Liaison for Rehabilitation Support Services, Inc. for the Orange County System of Care Initiative. Singh received an Orange County Chamber Volunteer of the Year Award in 2010. In other ORMC news, the ORMC Foun-dation recently received a $100,000 donation from the Provident Bank Charitable Foundation to support ORMC’s Building for Excellence Capital campaign, specifically the Rowley Family Birthing Center. Also, Orange Regional’s Dunkelman Diabetes Center has relocated to the ORMC Pavilion at 75 Crystal Run Road in Middletown. The center’s new phone number is 695-5858.

‘Dance with the Chamber Stars’ September 23Mark your calendar now!

EXPO 2011Anthony’s Pier 9, New Windsor

Wednesday, September 1410:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Sponsors and exhibitors are invited for the biggest & bestbusiness-to-business trade show in the Hudson Valley.

Sponsors receive two booths in a prime location.If you can’t be a sponsor, plan now to be a vendor.

For information, contact Dan O’Brien(845) 457-9700 or [email protected].

Save the evening of Friday, September 23 for the second an-nual “Dance with the Chamber Stars,” an affordable, fun evening of music and dancing, drinks and food -- that’s all going to hap-pen at Hudson Hall at Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh. Whether you’re a club dancer, a novice ballroom dancer, or a danc-ing fool, you’re going to want to

be part of the fun. Everyone is invited, but we’re

going to highlight a few selected dancing stars who will demon-strate how the pros do the tango and other ballroom dances. But the bulk of the evening will be de-voted to YOU having fun. You can even take a dance lesson before the fun begins at 7:00 p.m. Beer, wine, soda and a terrific buffet to

keep everyone moving … it’s all included for just $25 per person. A number of affordable sponsor-ships are available. Anyone who is interested in sponsoring should contact Karen at 457-9700 or [email protected].

Watch The Business Viewpoint and your e-mail for more details, but save September 23 to “Dance with the Chamber Stars!”

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