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October 2010

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.

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chairman’s message 3

member events 4, 5 member Spotlight 6

member renewals 7

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new members 10

health notes 11

Did you Know? 12, 13 anniversaries 14

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(Editor’s note: The Business Council of New York State has announced the winners of its 2010 Cham-ber of the Year Awards: YOUR Chamber will accept the Silver Award on September 29 at The Business Council’s annual meeting in Lake George. More than 60 chambers throughout the state were consid-ered for awards. Congratulations to The Rockland Business Association and the Livingston County Chamber for also being selected. What follows is the description of the Orange County Chamber submit-ted for the awards program.)

For more than 125 years, the Orange County Chamber of Commerce has worked on behalf of businesses in Orange County and the Hud-son Valley. Our commitment is deep: the aver-age tenure of staff members is 16 years; President Dr. John A. D’Ambrosio has led this Chamber for nearly 30 years and is the senior Chamber ex-ecutive in New York State; in 2007, the Chamber constructed and moved into a new 20,000 SF fa-cility, complete with meeting rooms for members, as well as a Small Business Resource Center that provides free SCORE counseling, as well as a new Entrepreneurial Assistance Program funded by a grant from New York State. We also offer two re-volving loan funds for small businesses.

The above -- and more -- enable the Orange County Chamber to consistently deliver excep-tional programs and services not only to our

members, but to the community in general. Part-nerships with other organizations are vital to the Chamber’s mission, and the results of these al-liances have distinguished the Orange County Chamber locally, statewide and nationally.

Recognizing that businesses want to be en-vironmentally-conscious, the Chamber recent-ly launched a program that enables members to become certified as sustainable. Partnering with Greenopia, a national leader in green-rat-ed brands and services, and the local community college, the Chamber makes it possible for mem-bers to receive certification as sustainable and to be promoted as such.

The Chamber is a key partner with the 105th Air National Guard and MAG-49 Marines units stationed at Stewart International Airport in Orange County. Every three years, the Cham-ber leads the business community in hosting a Military Appreciation Picnic for 6,000 ANG and Marines servicemen and women and their families. The Chamber also coordinates an an-nual Civic Leaders Tour in conjunction with the

105th ANG, bringing local business and commu-nity leaders to key military installations around the country to enhance their understanding of our military.

Advocacy for business-friendly legislation has been a key element in the Chamber’s program of work for many years, but never more so than re-cently as we’ve all faced difficult economic times and growing anti-business policies from Albany. Recognizing the business community’s need for pro-active government relations, two staff mem-bers are registered as NYS lobbyists. Supported by an active Government Initiatives Committee, the Chamber is front and center on all issues that affect the business community. We are an active participant in all of The Business Council’s e-ad-vocacy programs.

For 18 years, the Chamber has hosted the re-gion’s largest business-to-business trade show, in recent years donating the admission profits to lo-cal charities. For more than a decade, we have partnered with the Orange County United Way to present the county’s largest golf outing, again

donating some of the proceeds to local non-profit organizations.

Another key Chamber partnership is with the local daily newspaper, which publishes the Cham-ber’s monthly newsletter, The Business View-point. With a circulation of more than 80,000, the publication provides extraordinary promotion for member businesses.

We’re addressing the needs of younger busi-nessmen and women through our dynamic Young Professionals group. These YPs have been very active in developing a successful workshop series on social media and its implications in to-day’s business world.

The key message to our members is, “Working together, we will succeed.” Recognizing that dif-ficult times often bring out the best in people, it has been the Orange County Chamber’s mission to help our members look beyond the difficulties and focus on the new possibilities for success on the other side. Our programs and services have reflected that mission for over a century and they will continue to do so.

Each year, the Chamber helps the 105th Airlift Wing of the NYS Air National Guard coordinate a local business leaders tour of Air Force facilities.

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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 Liberty Environmental ManagementJames 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 WVT CommunicationsRonald Barton Barton & Birks Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, CadillacStephen 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/REM/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 GuardJanice Valentino Hospice of Orange & Sullivan CountiesScott Wohl Orange County Association of Realtors

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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 Gilchrest Elant, Inc Stewart P. Glenn Glenn & Breheney, P.L..L.C. Robert Heiferman Jackson, Lewis, L.L.P. Louis Heimbach Sterling Forest, L.L.C. Woody Levitan Levitan, Yegidis & Associates, L.L.P. Anthony Martine Homestead Depot Mobile Self Storage Carole S. McDermott Hudson Valley Trade Association Marsh H. Merrill Charles B. Merrill Office Equipment & Supplies Ralph L. Mills Abbott & Mills William C. Myers Provident Bank 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 Clough, Harbour & Associates William F. Vacca Provident Bank Jill Varricchio Concept Promotions, Inc.

STAFFDr. 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 AssistantAnnette Salas Job Mentor

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The Orange County Chamber of Commerce October 20102

Board welcomes six new membersSix prominent local individuals, repre-

senting a diverse cross-section of the busi-ness community, have been elected to the Orange County Chamber Board of Direc-tors, effective October 1. They are:

Susan Crocker, owner of Holbert’s Ca-tering/Backyard Bistro; Kenya Gipson, Public Service Director/EEO Manager for Clear Channel Radio; Nick Illobre, Presi-

dent and Chief Executive Officer of Knap-pQuest HR, Inc.; Dr. Michelle Koury, Chief Operating Officer for Crystal Run Healthcare; Karen Miller, Communications Manager for Frontier Communications; and Lisa Montanaro, Certified Professional Business and Life Coach and owner of LM Organizing Solutions, L.C.

“These individuals have a tremendous

amount of experience in their respective in-dustries and organizations and they will bring new enthusiasm and energy to the Chamber’s Board of Directors,” said President Dr. John A. D’Ambrosio. “Each of them has demon-strated an extraordinary commitment to the business community and to the Chamber, and I’m really looking forward to working with them on an entirely new level.”

Crocker Gipson Illobre Koury Miller Montanaro

Thanks to 2010 Corporate Partners

Our generous Partners this year are:

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Chairman’s messageIt’s hard to believe that a year has passed since

I was given the honor of being Chairman of the Orange County Chamber of Commerce. So

much has happened since then and I wanted to take the time to say a few special thanks. First, and foremost, to Dave Cocks, who as Chair-Elect has done a su-perb job working together along with me to make sure that the Chamber contin-

ues to excel in helping bridge the gap between scarce resources and ample opportunities for our businesses and communities. Likewise, we are truly fortunate to have such a dynamic and diverse board of directors who really get “it” and repeatedly step up to the tee to provide insight, guidance and support. Of course, none of the great things this Chamber is able to accomplish

would be possible without our fearless leader, Dr. John, and his incredible staff of honorable, dedicated and talented individuals.

I also wanted to thank those individuals who reached out to me and helped me better un-derstand what our businesses and communities need and want. Through various tours, meetings and private conversations, I hopefully have ar-rived at a place where I am more knowledgeable about our collective needs than when I first be-came Chairman. Thank you all for the profes-sional and personal growth I have experienced over the course of this last year. I look forward to our continual growth and development as my second year as Chairman commences and ask that you continue to work beside me as we pol-ish the jewel we all call Orange County.

Donna Johnson

Chairman of the Board

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A message about your BoardI’m delighted this

month to welcome six new people to our Board of Directors. And while I’m thrilled that Susan Crocker (Holbert’s Catering/BackYard Bistro), Ke-nya Gipson (Clear Channel Radio), Nick Illobre (KnappQuest HR), Dr. Michelle Koury (Crystal Run Healthcare), Karen Miller (Frontier Com-munications) and Lisa Montanaro (LM Organizing Solutions) will be coming on board, I’m saddened that we’re saying goodbye to six other great directors.

Derek Benedict (Time Warner Cable), Mike Smith (Elant, Inc.), Bill Sivillo (Captain’s Club Cruises and Tours) and Sharon Warantz ( Jellybean Promotions) are leaving the Board because of term limits and all have been an inspiration not only to me, but to so many members they’ve helped through their years of ser-

vice on so many commit-tees and projects.

Marc Devitt (Winding Hills Golf Club and Res-taurant) has become such a powerhouse in the local business community that he feels that he can’t de-vote the time necessary to be a Board member and has graciously resigned, and Christine Regan-Lake (Redlake, Inc.) will

be moving out of the area with her family. Derek, Mike, Bill, Sharon, Marc and

Christine: thank you for everything. I know that none of you will be strangers to the Chamber (even if you’re living in Ari-zona!). I look forward to seeing many of you at our events and out in the communi-ty. You’re such a credit to this organization. And you’ve all made us better because of your involvement.

John D’Ambrosio, Ed.D.

President

Doing business with New York StateA free Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) program on how to do business

with New York State procurement will be held on Thursday, October 7, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at SUNY Rockland Community College, 145 College Road, Suffern. Registration is required. Contact Pauline Drakopoulos at 735-7040 or [email protected].

The Orange County Land Trust will launch its first membership drive beginning this fall with a mailing to individuals and businesses throughout Orange County. Businesses will have the oppor-tunity to support the preservation of open space in Orange County by purchasing a business membership for as little as $150. Numerous mar-keting opportunities will be available throughout the year to business members, including inclu-sion in Land Trust events, outings and com-munications. Sponsorships are still available for the Land Trust’s Membership Drive Kick-off Reception to be held on Friday, October 1 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Stone Bridge Station, 30 Wis-ner Road, Warwick. Admission is $25, but free for members and for those who sign up to be members at the event, which will feature local food, wine and music. For information, contact Nicole Carroll at 343-0840, ext. 16.

The Alzheimer’s Association will hold its an-nual Memory Walk on Saturday, October 2. The walk will raise critical funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s Disease. It will take place at Thomas Bull Memorial Park, 211 State Route 416, Montgomery. Registration starts at 9:00 a.m. and the walk begins at 10:30. For more information and to register, visit www.orange-countymemorywalk.org. Contact Janet Troia at 695-2247.

Occupations, Inc., in partnership with the Or-ange County Bicycle Club, will hold the 2010 County Roads Fall Foliage Bike Tour on Sunday, October 3. The ride, which starts and finishes at Brotherhood Winery in Washingtonville, an-nually attracts more than 1,000 recreational and “hard core” riders from the tri-state area. Routes of 15, 25, 40 and 62 miles are available. A lunch catered by Loughran’s follows the ride. Riders can pre-register for $30 ($10 for children under 10) at www.ocbicycleclub.org. Registration the morning of the ride is $40 ($10 for children un-der 12). Registration begins at 8:30 at Brother-hood Winery. Proceeds from the ride will benefit children with special needs through Occupa-

tions, the Sanctuary for Animals and the Orange County Land Trust. Premier sponsor is Brother-hood Winery.

Certified Professional Organizer Lisa Mon-tanaro of LM Organizing Solutions will pres-ent the six-week DECIDE™ to Be Organized Group Coaching program on Tuesday evenings beginning October 5 through November 9. There will be six 90-minute teleclasses, each be-ginning at 7:30 p.m. Registration is $249. Visit http://lmorganizingsolutions.com/groupcoach-ing.html for details and registration. Contact Lisa at 988-0183 or [email protected] with questions.

RECAP, Inc., which is celebrating 45 years of service to the community, will hold an Anni-versary Gala on October 7 at The Fountains, Wallkill Golf Club, 40 Sands Road, Middle-town. Honorees are: Orange County Executive Ed Diana: Great Government Award; Dr. Joc-elyn Dummett, Director of Pediatrics at Mid-dletown Community Health Center: Com-munity Partnership Award; and John Harper, Executive Director of H.O.N.O.R.ehg: Com-munity Leadership Award. RECAP has been ameliorating the conditions of poverty for thou-sands of people each year. For more informa-tion, call 342-3978, ext. 37.

Clear Channel Radio’s Country 107.3 WRWD and Mahoney’s Irish Pub in Poughkeepsie have teamed up for the 6th Annual St. Jude Golf Tournament on Friday, October 8 at Casperkill Golf Club in Poughkeepsie. Proceeds will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Lunch and registration will start at 11:00 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at noon. An auction and din-ner will be held at 5:30 p.m. at Mahoney’s. For more information, visit www.wrwdfm.com or e-mail [email protected].

Kings Theatre Company of the Lycian Centre for the Performing Arts in Sugar Loaf will pres-ent Barter Theater’s production of “The Diary of

Anne Frank” at the Lycian Centre on Saturday, October 9 at 8:00 p.m. For tickets, call 469-2287 Tuesday through Saturday between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. or visit www.LycianCentre.com.

On Sunday, October 10, HoeBowl Lanes on Route 52 in Walden, will host a 911 Memorial Tournament for The September 11 Anniversary Benefit Fund. (This event was postponed from September 11.) The purpose of the fund is to provide grants to the Washingtonville V World Trade Center (WTC) Firefighters Memorial Fund, the FDNY, VFW and New York Fire-fighters Burn Center Foundation. The cost is $15 per bowler and includes two hours of bowl-ing and shoe rental. The event starts at 1:00 p.m. Register individuals or teams at 778-5151 or e-mail [email protected]. Busi-nesses are invited to donate items for a raffle.

Hudson Valley Council Boy Scouts of America will hold its annual Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner on Thursday, October 14 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at the Falkirk Estate & Country Club, Central Valley. Orange County Executive Ed Diana will be honored that evening. For more information, contact Jason Dugan at 566-7300, ext. 318 or [email protected].

The Jewish Family Service of Orange County, funded by the Orange County United Way, will host a “Taking Ownership of Your Job Search” workshop series. Dates and topics are: October 14: “Exploring Your Career Path”; Oc-tober 21: “Informational Interviews”; October 28: “Interviewing 101”; November 4: “Social Networking”; November 11: “Pumping up Your Energy”; and November 18: “Your Next Steps.” The series will be held from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Jewish Family Service, 68 Stewart Avenue, Newburgh. Call 341-1173, ext. 300 or e-mail [email protected] to register.

Beautiful People will hold its “Field of Miracles” party on Friday, October 15 from 6:00-10:00 p.m. at Anthony’s Pier 9, New Windsor. Their second annual dinner and auction will feature guests Roy White, former New York Yankee, and Mets Hall of Fame star Ed Kranepool. “Mr. Baseball,” Billy Staples will be the auctioneer.

Proceeds will support Beautiful People’s effort to build a ballpark for children. For information, visit www.beautiful-people.us, call 986-5944 or e-mail [email protected]. Tickets are $75 and $25 for children under 12.

K Hovnanian Homes will present the 2010 “Ride for A Child’s Hope,” which will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County, on Saturday, October 16. The motorcycle ride will begin at Moroney’s in New Windsor and end at Renegade Classics in Middletown. The ride will include a scavenger hunt for prizes at the end of the ride. The cost is $25 per person and $35 per couple. For information, visit www.mentorachild.org or call 562-5900.

On October 17 at 1:00 p.m., all five HoeBowl centers in the Hudson Valley (Orange Lanes in Walden, Holiday Bowl in Wappingers Falls, MardiBob in Poughkeepsie, HoeBowl on the Hill in Kingston and Catskill Lanes in Catskill) will be hosting a special bowl-a-thon with pro-ceeds to benefit The Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation. Coughlin is the head coach of the New York Giants. The Jay Fund was created in 1996 in honor of Jay McGillis, who developed leukemia while a student at Boston College. The mission of the fund is to assist children with leukemia and other cancers and their families by providing emotional and financial support. Information is available at http://www.tcjayfund.org/. Individuals and teams of four are invited to participate in the bowl-a-thon. Pre-registration is recommended. For information, contact Lisa Iannucci at [email protected] or visit www.hoebowlfamilyfun.blogspot.com.

If you love Broadway shows and classical song, this concert on Saturday, October 23 is for you. It features the music from Man of La Mancha, West Side Story, La Traviata, Don Giovanni and Porgy and Bess performed by singers John Cimino and Julie Ziavras. This is the main fund raiser of 2010 for Music for Humanity. Only 200 seats are available. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. for a silent auction. The concert begins at 8:00 p.m. For more information about the event, the performers and

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Certified Lean Office Expert Cynthia Marsh-Croll of Croll Productive Synergy will hold a workshop on “Make Your Bottom Line Grow” for the Orange County Business Accelerator’s Entrepreneur Knowledge Series on October 27. Participants will learn how to streamline their of-fice procedures so they can take on more clients with fewer resources while reducing costs. To register, visit www.ocaccelerator.com/events.php or for more information, visit http://crollproduc-tivesynergy.com/Events or call 649-2778.

To promote the revitalization of Newburgh’s downtown area, Safe Harbors of the Hudson is holding its 4th Annual Ann Street Market series throughout the summer and fall. The remaining market will be Saturday, October 30 from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. The market, which features fresh, local food and art, take place in the Ann Street municipal lot. In case of rain, the market will be held inside the Ritz The-ater lobby at 107 Broadway. For information on becoming a vendor or attending the market series, call June Henley at 562-6940, ext. 109, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.safe-harbors.org.

Jewish Family Service of Orange County will host its second annual “The Stars are Out To-night” on Wednesday, November 3 at Antho-ny’s Pier 9, New Windsor. The honorees are former Middletown Mayor Gertrude Mokotoff, Gail Oliver of the NAACP of Middletown and Newburgh and St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital. Sponsorship and journal ad opportunities are available. Tickets are $80. For information, call Mellissa Carrier or Sonia Wagner at 341-1173, ext. 300.

Majoy C.P.A. will host a one-day simulcast fea-turing Dave Ramsey talking about “EntreLead-ership” on Friday, November 5. Tickets are avail-able at Majoy’s office, 489 Broadway, Newburgh. The $43 fee includes admission, breakfast and lunch. Sponsors are Empire State Bank, Little Pond Consulting and First Command Finan-cial Planning. For more information, call 787-4507 or e-mail [email protected].

The American Heart Association announc-es that the Tri-County Go Red for Women Luncheon & Educational Forum will be held on Friday, November 5 at the Falkirk Es-tate Country Club, Central Valley. Dr. Robin Ludwig, a nationally known psychotherapist and award-winning reporter, will be the guest speaker. Local sponsors include Frontier Com-munications and BonSecours Charity Health System. For more information, visit www.heart.org/tricountynygoredluncheon.

The Greater Hudson Valley Family Health Center will hold its 11th annual Pillars of the Community Awards Gala on Saturday, No-vember 6 at Anthony’s Pier 9, New Windsor from 6:00-11:00 p.m. Honorees will include Ruth and John Smith, the Greater Newburgh YMCA and Mary Ellen Rogulski. For more in-formation, call 220-3112.

The Mid-Hudson Valley Chapter of the As-sociation of Fundraising Professionals will hold its annual National Philanthropy Day event on Wednesday, November 10 at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel. Educational workshops will be held from 9:00 a.m.-noon. The event will con-clude with a luncheon honoring local individu-als and businesses for their exceptional efforts in philanthropy. Tickets are $35. For information, visit http://afpmhv.afpnet.org.

The Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan will host its 11th Annual Reception on November 17 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at The Fountains at the Wallkill Golf Club, Middle-town. The public is invited to the reception, which will feature cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at $40 per person. Sponsors include Goldstein Lieberman & Co., L.L.C. and Smith, Sea-man & Quackenbush, Inc. Funeral Homes. Additional sponsorships are available. For in-formation, call 769-9393 or e-mail [email protected]

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Member Events• Continued from page 4 Honor Orange County’s‘Rising Stars’

Individuals between the ages of 21 and 40 (by December 31, 2010) will be honored at the fifth annual Orange County Rising Stars breakfast set for Tuesday, December 14 at Anthony’s Pier 9 in New Windsor. Award winners will be selected based on the indi-viduals’ professional and volunteer activities, demonstrated leadership and the impact the nominee has had on his or her organization or community.

The Orange County Chamber, Leader-ship Orange and the Junior League of Orange County are working together to present Ris-ing Stars. In conjunction with the Rising Stars event, the Young Professionals of Orange County will be hosting a mixer on Friday, December 17 to further recognize the award recipients.

Reservations for the awards breakfast, at $35 per person, can be made by calling the Chamber (457-9700) or visiting www.orang-eny.com. A variety of sponsorship opportu-nities are also available. In addition, a special commemorative journal will be published in the Times Herald-Record.

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Member SpotlightGLORIA’S SALON & SPAWarwickGloria’s Salon & Spa specializes in all hair types including multi-cultural and ethnic hair tex-tures. Gloria and Laura bring over 50 years of combined professional experience in the indus-try as artists and educators. They evaluate the individual demands of each and every client us-ing a realistic no-nonsense approach to hair tex-ture and lifestyle. Clients tell them how upbeat and welcoming their salon experience is. They provide services for the entire family: haircuts, chemical services, hi-lights, glazing, keratin smoothing complex, massage therapy, skin care. Call 986-2277 and schedule an appointment and feel the difference both inside and out.

JOYEVE’S HOUSE OF GLASSBloomingburgJoyeve’s House of Glass offers a wide variety of beautifully hand-crafted crystal chandeliers. Joyeve, our designer, will help you create the chandelier you’ve always wanted. Our chan-deliers are dressed with the finest crystals in the world imported from Austria (land of the crystal). They sparkle like diamonds. All of our chandeliers are custom to our customers’ needs. We are not a store. We are a private designer that takes pride in hand customizing beautiful chandeliers to give your home that final touch of elegance. Visit www.joyeveshouseofglass.com

or call 201-679-1522. We are located at 152 Biblecamp Road, Bloomingburg.

TICKLED PINK, L.L.C.WaldenA unique boutique specializing in products for those who are undergoing cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation. Post-mastectomy clothing such as swimwear (SPF 50), bras, breast forms and balancing forms are also available. We have a beautiful selection of wigs, hats, scarves, natural lotions and soaps made with goat’s milk and a high antioxidant nutritional supplement. A comfortable, private fitting room is available for trying on wigs and fashions. The owner, Marie Burger-Zaccagnino, is herself a breast cancer survivor. Call 778-2873 (cure).

FREEMAN’S POWER EQUIPMENTMonroeFreeman’s Power Equipment is the area’s newest THE BOSS snowplow distributor. We also of-fer a complete line of snowblowers, lawn mow-ers, trimmers, chainsaws and more. We carry Snapper, Snapper Pro, Bobcat, Stihl, Echo, Billy Goat and THE BOSS snowplows. Call or stop in today for all of your power equipment needs. Open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Located at 330 Stage Road in Monroe. Call 782-7699 or visit www.freemanspower.com

Last call for Tuscany!Only a few seats are still available for the Chamber’s 2011 trip to Tuscany. From March 31 through April 9, 2011, you can be part of an unforgettable tour through some of the most beautiful scenery and cultur-ally significant places in the world. The cost of $2,839 per person double occupancy in-

cludes round trip international airfare, trans-portation to and from a NY metro airport, top-notch accommodations, most meals, English-speaking tour guides, intra-city transportation and admission to many tours and attractions. For more information, call Bill Sivillo at 344-4949.

The Orange County Chamber of Commerce and Marshall & Sterling Insurance, in conjunc-tion with Co-Health Benefits Plan, L.L.C., are now offering a special discount health care program tailored to meet the needs of Cham-ber members. While this program is not health insurance, it is a valuable way to save on health care costs. Chamber members have access to the Professional Providers Network, providing im-portant health benefits at a discounted rate, all to make staying healthy more affordable.

Program features include: medical, dental, vision,

hearing, chiropractic, hospital and pharmacy; more than 350,000 providers; utilize services anywhere in the U.S.; no age restrictions; no pre-existing condi-tions; affordable; start receiving discounts as soon as you receive your card; no limits on frequency; no confusing paperwork.

To become a member, select a plan and complete the application online by visiting www.cohealthusa.com/marshall_associations/ or download a print-able application and mail to Co-Health Benefits. For more information, call 800-373-0881 or e-mail [email protected].

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Cutting Edge Hair Salon, at 201 Ward Street in Montgomery, recently held a grand re-open-ing. Pictured at the celebration are (from left): Susan Tether, Nicole Gorsky, Carissa Thomp-son, Tracy Ru-gar, Elizabeth Russo (owner), Alyssa Scarp-ta and Mayor Steve Brescia. For more in-formation, call 457-4202.

Member RenewalsAccounting Link Technologies, L.L.C.Accu TileAce Self StorageAdelino A. Guerra, C.P.A.Advanced Chemical Systems & SuppliesAegis Design, Joseph L. Fucci, ArchitectAffordable Accounting & Pack Service Inc.American Cancer SocietyAmerican Painting of Orange & Rockland, Inc.American Process Servers.comArace & Company ConsultingAssociated Building Services/ Advance ConcreteAVC Hearing Aid Center, Inc.Bachenheimer Barry PsychotherapistBanta’s Steak & SteinBeautiful PeopleBethlehem Art GalleryBodyworks by Michelle

Builtwell ConstructionC P M ServiceCanadian Tree Service, Inc.Canus Major Services, Inc.Carmela’s Pizzeria & RestaurantCarole & Company Fine Estate JewelryCastawaysClassic Plumbing, Heating & A.C.Complete Burner & A/C, Inc.Creative Concrete Impressions, Inc.Croll Productive SynergyDaley Print and Web SolutionsDavid Lerner Associates, Inc.DLFS EnterprisesDo It Best Corp.Dog Day AftergroomDolores PaganoDP Sales ProDuVall Construction, Inc.Dwyer & Leavenworth, Inc.Empire State Bank, N.A.English Rose Day SchoolEnviro Clean

Eric Schubert, Gildersleeve InsuranceFalkirk Golf & Country ClubFantastic Cuts VIFootings, Inc.Freeman’s Auto ServiceGalati Pools & SpasGalleria at Crystal RunGary B. Smith, BlacksmithGillette CreameryGoldinson Corp.Goshen Animal HospitalGreen Acre Abstract, L.L.C.Guerra & Associates Real EstateHarriet L. Earnest, C.P.A.Health QuestHeather’s Childs Place, Ltd.Holiday InnHudson Valley Oil Heat CouncilHudson Valley Roofing & Sheetmetal, Inc.I Baked, L.L.C.Inn Credible Caterers, LTD.International Services of Orange CountyJackets By JoAnneJellybean Promotions

John E. Knipp, M.D.Knack, Pavloff & Company, L.L.P.K’s Wedding CenterLaurie Conti DesignLaw Offices of Steven A. KimmelLDR Group Sales, Inc.Little Pond Consulting, L.L.C.Loughran’s Restaurant/LoungeLouis J. Gizzarelli, C.P.A., P.C.M & R Energy Resources Corp.Machu Picchu Peruvian Restaurant, Inc.MADMUSCLE.NETMango International, Inc.Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio and Day Spa of New WindsorMHR International, L.L.C.Middletown Septic Tank Cleaning & Portable ToiletsMilestone Pediatric Occupational Therapy, P.C.Misty Mountain FarmNew Windsor AmbulanceNewburgh Enlarged City School DistrictOlie’s European Flooring, Inc.Open MRI of MiddletownOrange and Rockland Utilities, Inc.

Orange County DentalOrange County Radiation Oncology, P.C.Pamela’s Traveling Feast on the HudsonParse3Pat Mitchell InsurancePine Bush EquinePolich Tallix, L.L.C.Primerica Dovetta BeamonQuality DecksQuest Financial ServicesR. Rose LandscapingRaymond/Raymond AssociatesResolution ManagementRobert J. Lutz Home ImprovementsRose & Kiernan, Inc.Royal T Title Agency, Inc.RT Discount MarketSatellite CommunicationsScholarships And College Planning, Inc.Senior Whole HealthSew CreativeSheila PearlSoftware Design Services, L.L.C.

SportsplexState University of New York at New PaltzSuburban PropaneSummit Research Labs, Inc.TAB of Lower Hudson ValleyTank Masters, Inc.Tarantella’s Pizza AlleyThe Daylight Savings CompanyThe Rosner Group, Inc.Thomas E. Griffith Realtors, Inc.Thomas P. Stein, D.D.S. & Associates, Creating Dental ExcellenceTree of Life LandscapeTurbine Airfoil Coating and Repair, L.L.C.Tuxedo Ridge - The Adventure MountainVision Service PlanWellCare of New YorkWellspringWholesale Food Equipment, Inc.Windwood Music StudioYoungsville Custom KitchensYWCA Orange CountyZick Whitted Group, Inc.r


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6:30 pm Small Business Workshop

(Larkin Room)

8:00 am Marketing Committee(Montgomery Room)

7:45 am Consultants Committee

(Larkin Room)

8:00 am Government Initiatives

& Education Committee(Larkin Room)

8:00 am Ambassadors

(TBA)8:00 am

Young Professionals Leadership Council

(Larkin Room)

8:00 am Marketing Committee(Montgomery Room)

7:45 am Consultants Committee

(Larkin Room)8:00 am

Young Professsionals Leadership Council (Montgomery Room)

10:00 amChamber Shredding Day (rear

parking lot)

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

Middletown)6:30 pm

Small Business Workshop (Larkin Room)

7:30 pm Exporting Seminar

(Larkin Room)6:30 pm


8:00 am Small Business committee

(Larkin room)6:30 pm

Small Business Workshop(Larkin Room)

7:27 am Membership Breakfast

(Falkirk Golf Club, Central Valley)


(Larkin Room)

8:00 am Consultants Seminar

(Larkin Room)6:30 pm


5:30 pm Annual Meeting

& Awards Reception (Catlin Gardens,

Slate HIll)

5:30 pm Mixer

(Limoncello’s, Goshen)

8:00 am Ambassadors

(Orange-Ulster BOCES, Goshen)

7:30 am Young Professionals

Social Media Lab (Larkin Room)

5:30 pm Young Professionals

Halloween Mixer(Olde Erie Brew Pub,

Middletown)

8:30 am Minority & Women

in Business Seminar(Larkin Room)

8:30 am Minority & Women

in Business Committee (Montgomery Room)

5:30 pmYoung Professionals Networking

(Hilton Garden Inn, Newburgh)

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(Larkin Room)

8:00 pm New Member Power

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5:00 pm New Member Mixer

(Balmville Wines & Liquors, Newburgh)

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Upcoming Orange County Chamber of Commerce Events

Membership Breakfast7:27-9:00 a.m.Kuhl’s Highland House, MiddletownSpeaker: Orange County Executive Ed DianaTopic: “Update on Orange County”Sponsor: MVP

$25 members in advance$30 members at the door$50 non-members

October 5

$18 in advance$20 at the door

“Networking at OUR Speed”5:30-8.00 p.m.Hilton Garden Inn, Newburgh,Host: OC Young Professionals

October 7

$15SeminarTopic: “Essential Elements of Exporting”8:00-11:00 a.m.Larkin Room, ChamberSponsor: HSBC Bank USA

October 12

$15Consultants SeminarTopic: “The ABCs of Keeping Your Small Business Computer Network Safe and Secure”Speaker: Greg Miller, CMIT Solutions of Goshen8:00-10:00 a.m.Larkin Room, Chamber

October 19

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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].

Mastercard/Visa/Amer ican Express avai lable for advance reservat ionsReservat ions made, but not honored, wi l l be b i l led.

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Mixer5:00-7:00 p.m.Il Limoncello, GoshenSponsor: Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union

October 13 Free

Annual Meeting & Awards Reception5:30-8:00 p.m.Catlin Gardens, Slate HillSponsor: Wal-Mart

October 21 $45

Social Media Lab8:00-11:00 a.m.Larkin Room, ChamberHost: OC Young Professionals

October 22 Free

Celebrate Halloween with YPsThe Young Professionals of Orange County are hosting a

Halloween mixer on Friday, October 29 from 7:00-10:00 p.m. at the Olde Erie Brew Pub in Middletown. Admission is $10 in advance, $15 at the door and $20 for those who don’t wear costumes. Hors d’oeuvres will be provided, with a cash bar. Make a reservation by calling Roseann at 457-9700 or visit-ing www.orangeny.com.

County Exec to speak October 5Orange County Executive Ed Diana will be the keynote

speaker for the Chamber’s Tuesday, October 5 General Membership Breakfast. The breakfast will begin at 7:27 a.m. at Kuhl’s Highland House in Middletown and it will be sponsored by MVP.

Mr. Diana was re-elected to his third term as County Ex-ecutive in 2009. He was a County Legislator for 12 years, six of them as Majority Leader. He was also a Councilman and Deputy Supervisor in the Town of Wallkill in the early 1980s. Mr. Diana worked for 30 years as an educator and athletic instructor in the Minisink public schools. He also owned the popular Middletown restaurant, Diana’s, that his grandparents started in 1936.

Mr. Diana is a member of many civic and community or-ganizations and he has won numerous awards.

Breakfast 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.


Relax at after-hours mixerJoin your Chamber friends and colleagues at an after-

hours mixer on Wednesday, October 13 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Il Limoncello, 159-167 Main Street in Goshen. Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres, cash bar and great network-ing. The mixer is sponsored by Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union and admission is free. Reservations (www.orangeny.com or 457-9700) are appreciated.

Learn how to keep your computer network safe and secure

Greg Miller of CMIT Solutions of Goshen and an Or-ange County Chamber Consultant will present a seminar on “The ABCs of Keeping Your Small Business Com-puter Network Safe and Secure” on Tuesday, October 19 from 8:00-10:00 a.m. in the Chamber’s Larkin Community Room. The seminar will cover the primary risks to a busi-ness’ computer network and how to protect against those risks. Topics will include how viruses, spyware and hack-ers get access to computers and what steps you can take to protect against them. Threats originate from e-mail, web pages, thumb drives and through the Internet. “If you’ve ever wondered about how safe your e-mail is, what to do what that pop-up window appears or if your computer is running slow because of a virus, then this seminar is for you,” says Miller.

The seminar is geared toward owners of small to medium size businesses, who rely on their computers and technol-ogy to run their businesses.

Admission is $15 per person. To reserve, call Roseann at 457-9700 or visit www.orangeny.com.

Small Business Workshops6:30-8:00 p.m.Larkin Room, ChamberHost: SCORE

$10 per session (register at www.OrangeNYScore.com)$15 per session at the door

October 5, 12, 19, 26

Halloween Mixer7:00-10:00 p.m.Olde Erie Brew Pub, MiddletownHost: OC Young Professionals

October 29 $10 in advance$15 at the door$20 without a costume

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Joyeve’s House of GlassJoyeve Palffy152 Biblecamp RoadBloomingburg, NY 12721(201) 679-1522Custom Lighting

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New City, NY 10956(845) 638-1022Jewelers

Sherwin-Williams PaintsJose Osborn1404 Route 300Newburgh, NY 12550(845) 564-2539Painting/Wallcoverings/Sup-plies and Services

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New Members O&R presents money-saving program“It’s definitely going to save you money.”

That’s how one businessman described Orange & Rockland’s latest energy-saving program for its eligible small commercial electric customers.

The new program features financial incen-tives for small businesses to make energy-sav-ing improvements that are designed to help those customers both save money and become more competitive by using less energy.

Learn more about this new program at a special breakfast meeting to be held from 8:00-10:00 a.m. on October 29 at the Or-ange County Chamber of Commerce Busi-ness Center at 30 Scott’s Corners Drive in Montgomery.

Under the new program, O&R performs a free energy audit and will pay 70 percent of the cost of new energy-savings equipment recommended by the audit. That includes new state-of-the-art lighting fixtures and bulbs, programmable thermostats, occupancy sen-sors and other energy-savings measures. Those energy-savings measures result in lower bills.

Benefits from O&R’s $9-million program are available to all qualified O&R New York small business customers using a monthly peak demand of less than 100 kW. Since the

program’s inception in November 2009, free energy efficiency audits have been conducted at over 640 small businesses. As a result of those audits, about 45 percent have completed the installation of energy efficiency measures, lowered their energy bills and have become more competitive in today’s market place.

In one case, the site energy audit estimat-ed a 20 percent reduction in electricity usage per month and a payback of eight months, but it looks like it will be six months or less. This customer’s May bill was $200 less than last May’s.

The program is administered by O&R in coordination with its implementation contractor Willdan Energy Solutions, one of the nation’s preeminent providers of spe-cialized energy services. It is expected to run through the end of 2011 or until the $9 mil-lion in funding runs out. Customer partici-pation is on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information or to set up an ap-pointment, small business customers should contact O&R’s contractor Willdan Energy Solutions at 1-888-WILLDAN, O&R’s Program Administrator Robert Melvin at 877-852-5678 or visit www.oru.com/Small-CI.

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St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital’s recent “Hol-lywood on the Hudson” gala raised more than $200,000 and honored five distinguished local in-dividuals: Richard Drake, Wilbur Higgins, Harold Kahn, David Marks and Richard O’Beirne. The gala is one of the largest fundraising events in the Hudson Valley, attracting more than 500 guests each year. In other SLCH news, the hospital’s cancer program has received a commendation on their triannual Accreditation from the Commis-sion of Cancer of the American College of Sur-geons. Accreditation by the CoC is given only to facilities voluntarily committed to providing the highest level of cancer care and that have under-gone a rigorous evaluation process. The Littman Cancer Center recently benefited from the Second Annual Lap 4 Life Run/Walk, as well as the first “All American Muscle and Classic Car Show.” Dr. Scot Hill has been appointed Medical Direc-tor and Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Michael Smith and Dr. Kelly Stets have have joined the medical staff. Recent Stars of the Month include Accounts Payable Associate Patricia Goodman of Newburgh and Microbiol-ogy Supervisor Lynnette Ketcham of Pine Bush.

The Greater Hudson Valley Family Health Center, already one of Newburgh’s largest em-ployers, has created and filled 30 new jobs in the past six months alone. During the next two years, the center anticipates adding 20 additional posi-tions in the health professions, patient services,

information technology, facilities maintenance and health care administration. The center’s Chief of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Dr. Avi Silber, has been appointed a Clinical Assis-tant Professor of Pediatrics by New York Medi-cal College. The center welcomes any person currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer in Orange and Rockland Counties to apply for a medical Gap Grant. The fund helps individu-als in treatment for breast cancer with a financial emergency not covered by insurance. For more information, contact Regina McGrade at 220-3152. For more information about the GHVF-HC, visit www.ghvfhc.org.

Amanda Hansen, Physician’s Assistant and Clinical Director for Middletown Medical, will participate in this year’s 39-mile Avon Walk for Breast Cancer being held in New York City on October 16 and 17. To donate to this cause, visit www.avonwalk.org and search the participant names for Amanda Hansen. Middletown Medical is a multi-specialty physicians group with locations in Middletown, Ellenville and Monroe. For more information, visit www.middletownmedical.com.

Jacobowitz & Gubits, L.L.P. recently made a generous donation to Orange Regional Med-ical Center’s Capital Campapign. The family waiting room on the 4th floor of ORMC’s new hospital will be named in their honor. Contact Kathi Webber at 294-2135 or kwebber@ormc.

org for information on making donations.

Joanne DiCesare Health Coach recommends that when you come home from work, sit down and enjoy a cup of hot tea, preferably herbal, to relieve the stress of the day, rather than eating as a form of relaxation. For more information, call

569-WELL or e-mail [email protected].

Dolores Pagano of Shaklee, The Health Answer says that if you’re looking for a way to get healthier, to have a healthier income and to contrib-ute to a healthier planet, contact her at 386-1241 or visit www.DoloresPagano.myShaklee.com.

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Joanne DiCesare, Health Coach and her husband, Joe, cut the ribbon for the grand opening of Joanne’s new office at 5020 Route 9W in Newburgh. Joining in the cel-ebration is a group of Chamber’s Ambassadors. More information on Joanne’s health coaching is available by calling 569-WELL.

John Boykas, C.P.A., a Partner at Goldstein Lieberman & Company, L.L.C., recently completed an intensive course hosted by the London-based Price Waterhouse Coopers, one of the world’s largest professional services firms and the largest of the Big Four audit-ing firms. The course, “Taxation in the United Kingdom,” will assist Boykas with GLC clients who have overseas operations and investments. Commerce Magazine recently published a true forensic accounting case by Phillip Goldstein, GLC Managing Partner. The article details how Goldstein worked with one of the region’s largest law firms to uncover the source of a cash disbursement loss for one of their clients that totaled more than $1 million. David Calo, C.P.A. with GLC, was recently promoted to the position of Manager.

Focus Media, Inc. has been selected as adver-tising agency of record by Grey’s Woodworks in Grahamsville. The firm has been named the Hudson Valley’s largest advertising agency for the third year in a row by HVBiz. Led by Presi-dent and CEO Josh Sommers, Focus Media is an award-winning, full service public relations and advertising agency. They are the agency of record for the Orange County Chamber.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Town of Wallkill, Pine Bush and Sullivan County will pilot a new program called “InfluenceHer: Taking Ac-tion for Girls” in the Pine Bush Central School District this year. The 10-week program, which is designed to promote financial education and emotional wellbeing for middle school girls, will be offered in two sessions, one each at the Crispell and Circleville Middle Schools. For more information or to volunteer, call 361-2222 or e-mail [email protected].

Occupations, Inc. is the recipient of $20,000 from the KeyBank Foundation. The grant will support Occupations’ efforts to provide people with disabilities with marketable skills through productive jobs and wages that promote eco-nomic self-sufficiency and diversity in the workplace through the New York State Indus-

tries for the Disables, Inc. (NYSID) program. For more information, call 1-888-750-2266.

The Grainger Foundation has donated $5,000 to the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley in support of its mission to increase awareness of hunger and poverty and set a standard for excel-lence in service to others. For more information about the Food Bank, call 534-5344 or e-mail [email protected].

In late August, Tarshis, Catania, Liberth, Mahon & Milligram obtained a $977,544 verdict for an 84-year-old woman who had been badly injured af-ter slipping and falling in the parking lot of a com-mercial premises located in Monticello. The defen-dants appealed the verdict and the appeal verdict was written by Holly Reinhardt and argued before the appellate court by Joseph Catania. The appellate court upheld the verdict in its entirety. Richard M. Mahon, II and Steven I. Milligram were featured in the September 2010 edition of New York Super Lawyers Magazine--Upstate Edition. The maga-zine features the top 5% of attorneys in upstate New York. This is the fourth year in a row that Mil-ligram has been selected for the list and the third year in a row that Mahon has been selected.

The Orange County Citizens Foundation re-cently honored the Historical Society of New-burgh Bay and the Highlands with its 2010 Seligmann Award. The award is presented an-nually to an individual or organization that has shown an outstanding long-term commitment to arts and culture in Orange County.

Dan Devens has joined Verticon, Ltd. as Gen-eral Superintendent. Devens will be responsible for construction of the new Sullivan County Transfer Station and will work alongside Ver-ticon Co-President and Project Executive Alan Zuckerman. Verticon, a leading general con-tractor and full-service construction firm in the Hudson Valley, is headquartered in Monroe, with a satellite office in Monticello.

Joseph A. Percacciolo, IV of Edward Jones re-cently completed a course on mutual funds as

part of his continuing education for 2010. The course included lessons on asset allocation and niche investments. Edward Jones provides finan-cial services for individual investors in the U.S. and through its affiliate in Canada. They ranked number two on Fortune magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” in 2010. More infor-mation is available at www.edwardjones.com.

David A. Arnoff has joined Arnoff Moving & Storage’s corporate office as Business Develop-ment Manager. He will be responsible for all business development in the company’s Hudson Valley service region, including the government and municipal business sectors, and will also head up development of the company’s growing Al-lied Van Lines brand. Founded in 1924, Arnoff is a family-owned and operated transportation company and is recognized as a ProMover by the American Moving & Storage Association.

Jennifer L. Wilson has been promoted to As-sistant Treasurer for Riverside Bank. She joined Riverside in 2008 as Assistant Manager in the Newburgh branch. Wilson specializes in sales, consumer lending, training, financial solutions and government solutions for small businesses.

Clear Channel Radio’s Michelle Taylor, who is a Board member for the Center for the Preven-tion of Child Abuse, notes that Deborah Meyers and Roseanne Vanikiotis have been elected to the Board of Directors for the center. For more infor-mation, visit www.preventchildabusedutchess.org.

MEMI Tech, L.L.C. (My Electronic Medical Information), creator of the 911 family of prod-ucts, has added a Spanish language translation to its flagship product: the 911 Medical ID™ Card, a portable electronic personal medical record featuring the world’s thinnest USB con-nection device. The addition was prompted by the product’s rapid geographic expansion into Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Florida, New York and California through its growing dis-tributor base. The 911 Medical ID™ card al-lows user to enter their health histories and up-load important medical records and documents (including living wills) onto a credit-card sized carrier that can be opened and viewed in sec-onds by medical personnel on any computer in

the event of a medical emergency. For more in-formation, contact Gerson Levitas at 343-0091 or www.911medicalidorangecountyny.com.

Andrew Komonchak, owner of ARK Graphics, recently received Leadership Orange’s 2010 Pinnacle of Leadership Award. This is the sixth year that Leadership Orange has presented the Pinnacle of Leadership award to a Leader-ship Orange graduate who demonstrates the principles of leadership through their actions and adherence to the highest ethics within the community. For more information, visit www.leadershiporange.org.

Cutting Edge Hair Salon has moved to a new location at 201 Ward Street, Suite F on Route 17K in Montgomery. Grand re-opening spe-cials include 10% off all color services and a haircut and eyebrow wax for $23. Walk in or call for an appointment at 457-4202.

Hudson Valley businesses can now get the fastest Internet speeds offered by Time Warner Cable with Business Class Wideband Internet. This new generation of Internet offers local businesses faster speeds to increase work efficiency and pro-ductivity, and gives users greater ability to work on multiple tasks at the same time. Custom-ers can choose from two speeds: up to 50Mbps downstream and 5 Mbps upstream, or up to 20 Mbps downstream and 2 Mbps upstream. Busi-ness Class Wideband also offers added services such as e-mail, DNS hosting and managed se-curity services. For more information, visit www.twcbc/nyc or call 877-227-8711.

Gary M. Schuster, an attorney with Jacobow-itz & Gubits, L.L.P. of Walden and President of the Orange County Arts Council, recently conducted a workshop at the Arts Council en-titled “Liability and Legality.” The workshop covered the many ways artists and owners of small businesses can benefit from various types of insurance. More information is available from Schuster at 778-2121, ext. 230.

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Service, is open to the entire Orange County community and welcomes mothers of diverse cul-tural and religious backgrounds. The group will meet on Monday evenings at 68 Stewart Avenue in Newburgh from 6:30-8:30 p.m. beginning in October and Wednesday evenings in the Middle-town office at 720 Route 17M in Middletown. Thanks to the Elaine and William Kaplan Fam-ily Foundation and the United Way of Orange County, the $10 per family fee covers the eight-week series. Registration is required. Call 341-1173, ext. 300. Assemblyman Frank Skartados was recently recognized by Jewish Family Service for his support of a government-nonprofit part-nership that has helped more than 80 medically frail and older individuals in the Newburgh area.

Otterkill Animal Hospital has just received re-certification by the American Animal Hospital Association. Only 15% of veterinary hospitals in North America achieve this distinction. The hospital had to comply with over 900 standards of excellence pass a site inspection. For informa-tion, call 427-2854 or visit www.otterkill.com.

The Mid-Hudson Workshop for the Disabled provides meaningful work opportunities for the Hudson Valley’s disabled veterans and other physically and medically handicapped residents. The workshop is seeking to hire a disabled veteran or other physically and/or medically handicapped person on a full-time basis with all the following qualifications: can read blue-prints; is “handy”; is experienced with station-ary and handheld power tools and hand tools; is dependable; possesses attention to detail. Applications are available at www.midhudson-workshop.org and should be returned to Ralph Malone, 188 Washington Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 to schedule an immediate interview. MHW provides paid health insurance and va-cation for all regular full-time employees.

The Police Chiefs’ Association of Orange County Inc., in partnership with the OCC Foundation, Inc., present an Orange County Choppers Motor-cycle raffle, with net proceeds to benefit the Cen-ter for HOPE, serving at-risk youth vulnerable to the violence and gang activity in the City of New-

burgh. Donation is $20 per ticket. Stop by the OCC Retail Store & Showroom, 14 Crossroads Court, Newburgh or call toll-free 877-608-BIKE to purchase a ticket. The winner is responsible for taxes, registration, shipping and all fees involved with the prize motorcycle. The winner will be drawn on March 19, 2011 at OCC’s Retail Store & Showroom. Participants in the raffle need not be present at the drawing to win.

The Family Empowerment Council, Inc. recently celebrated “Family Day at the Races” with more than 80 friends and family members gathered at the Goshen Historic Race Track. Family Day was established by the FEC Board to celebrate the independence that consumers and their families have achieved.

Finkelstein & Partners, one of New York’s largest personal injury law firms, held a summer initiative to encourage staff members to incorpo-rate more exercise into their day by cumulatively logging enough steps to “walk” the more than 4,000 miles from the firm’s Newburgh headquar-ters to its office in Temulca, CA. More than 30 employees participated in the program. Two of the firm’s attorneys have been named Upstate Super Lawyers. Managing Partner Andrew G. Finkelstein and Partner Kenneth L. Oliver have been recognized for outstanding achievement for their work in the field of personal injury law. This is Oliver’s fourth consecutive year being name to the Upstate Super Lawyer list.

Physical Therapy & Wellness, an established provider of physical and occupational therapy services to the Montgomery, Port Jervis and Monroe areas, has launched a new name and brand identity to the public. The new name, Access Physical Therapy & Wellness, was launched in an effort to best convey to the public their ongoing commitment to providing their communities with access to the highest quality of physical therapy available in the greater Orange County area. For information, call Stephen Alba-nese at 457-5555 or e-mail [email protected].

Have you heard about the new EPA Lead Safe Renovator, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP) that became effective in April 2010? Bidwell Environmental can help. They are an EPA-

approved training center in Orange County. Bidwell can also come to you if you’re a group. Call 610-3993 or e-mail Principal Instructor at [email protected]. For more information regarding the new RRP Rule, visit www.epa.gov/opptintr/lead/pubs/renova-tion.htm#/contractors.

Prudential Serls Prime Properties is further expanding into Orange County with the open-ing of real estate offices in Monroe and Warwick. The Monroe office at 791 Route 17M and the Warwick office at 81 Ronald Reagan Boulevard are the former office locations of Coldwell Banker Lazier Realty. Associates from the former Lazier Realty office in Newburgh have joined the Pru-dential Serls Prime Properties office at 819 Little Britain Road. In total, more than 50 former Lazier Realty associates are now part of the Prudential Serls network of real estate professionals. For more information, visit www.prudentialserls.com.

The Ramapo Catskill Library System reports that the Carnegie Corporation of New York/New York Times I Love My Librarian Award encour-ages library users to recognize the accomplish-ments of librarians in public, school, college, com-munity college and university libraries for their efforts to improve the lives of people in their com-munities. Up to 10 librarians will be selected to win $5,000 and will be honored at a ceremony and reception in New York, hosted by The New York Times In addition, a plaque will be given to each award winner’s library. Winners will be announced in December. To nominate a librarian, visit www.ilovelibraries.org/ilovemylibrarian.

Grammy Award-winning recording artist Rob Thomas and his wife, Marisol, participated in the Pets Alive Animal Sanctuary dedication of Camp Tyler for Dogs. Camp Tyler is the home and tem-porary sanctuary for all of the rescued dogs who await permanent homes at Pets Alive. The Pets Alive executive team presented the Thomas’ with the Pets Alive Starfish Award in recognition of their staunch advocacy for animal welfare, animal rescue and support of the no-kill movement. For more information, visit www.petsalive.com.

Ulster Savings Charitable Foundation recently announced a $4,000 grant in support of Acad-

emy Green, Inc.’s “Whole Life, Healthy Living Project.” For more information about the foun-dation, call Jeffrey Wood at 338-6322, ext. 3268.

Carolyn Shand, formerly of Rejuva Day Spa, has joined Anew Image. Her massage ser-vices include Swedish, reflexology, shiatsu, aromatherapy, deep tissue and hot stone. She also offers a complete range of nail services for women and men. Call for an appointment at 567-7787.

Orange AHRC has topped its own statewide re-cord set in 2009. This year, the non-profit had 176 staff members elect to enroll in the College of Di-rect Support (last year’s record was 139). The train-ing initiative from the University of Minnesota pro-vided college level curriculum to AHRC employees who supervise or work directly with children and adults who have developmental disabilities. For more information, visit www.orangeahrc.org.

Winter coats (clean and in good condition) are needed for the annual coat drive sponsored by Guardian Self Storage. Adult and children’s winter coats and jackets, especially children’s and adult plus sizes, are needed. Last year, about 8,000 coats were collected and distributed through local United Way chapters. Coats can be dropped off at any Guardian Self Storage location throughout Orange, Dutchess and Ulster Counties. Coats will be collected from October 1-31. For more infor-mation, call Judy Motter at 561-0606.

Zagat Survey®, the world’s leading provider of con-sumer survey-based leisure information, has named Panera Bread the most popular large restaurant chain in the United States in its 2010 Zagat Fast-Food Survey. Panera topped the list of 90 restau-rants in this category. Panera was also recognized with number one rankings for its salads and facili-ties. Local Panera cafes are located in Newburgh, Middletown, Fishkill, Poughkeepsie and Nanuet.

Three graduates of Minisink Valley High School recently received awards from the Cait-lin M. Hammaren Memorial Foundation and Arts Institute Scholarship, which was created through the Community Foundation of Or-ange and Sullivan. For more information, call 769-9393 or visit www.cfoc-ny.org. r

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entitled “Our National Heritage -- The Value and Necessity of Indig-enous Plants and Animals” offered in the Orange Hall Gallery at the Middletown campus on Saturday, October 2 from 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Information on the forum is available by calling 341-4891, e-mailing [email protected] or visiting www.sunyorange.edu/cultural affairs.

Tuxedo Park School will hold an admissions open house on Wednesday, October 6 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. at the school on Moun-tain Farm Road, Tuxedo Park. The school, founded in 1900, is for children in grades pre-K through freshman year. For information, call 351-4737, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.tuxedoparkschool.org

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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

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Please return this form to the Orange County Chamber of Commerce, 30 Scott’s Corners Drive, Montgomery, NY 12549, fax to 457-8799 or register on-line at www.orangeny.com. October 5, 2010 breakfast meeting. For information, call 457-9700.

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‘Update from the Orange County Executive’

Tuesday, October 5 , 2010 7:27 a.m. - 9 :00 a .m.

Kuhl ’ s Highland House 512 Highland Avenue Extension, Middletown

Guest Speaker:

Hon. Edward A. Diana Eddie Diana was re-elected to his third term as County Executive in 2009. He was a County Legislator for 12 years, six of them as Majority Leader. He was also a Councilman and Deputy Supervisor in the Town of Wall-kill in the early 1980s. Mr. Diana worked for 30 years as an educator and athletic instructor in the Minisink public schools. He also owned the popular Middletown restaurant, Diana’s, that his grandparents started in 1936. He is a member of many civic and community organizations and he has won numerous awards.

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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

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Wednesday, Thursday, October 7, 2010

at the

Hilton Garden Inn Route 17K, Newburgh

5:30-8:00 p.m. Happy hour & light refreshments

$18 in advance $20 at the door

Networking at OUR Speed

If you want to grow your business through referrals, this Chamber networking event is for you!

Refreshments and informal networking will begin at 5:30 p.m. At 6:15, “speed networking” will begin, with each participant having the opportunity to give a brief description of his or her

business directly to the person sitting across the table. After each description is complete, everyone will rotate until everyone has been introduced to everyone else in the room. Mentors will also be

available for some one-the-spot networking coaching.

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]. “Networking at OUR Speed”—October 7, 2010

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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 :

WVT COMMUNICATIONS 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

Series of 10 Tuesday evenings September 7, - November 16, 2010

6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Larkin Community/Board Room

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

SCORE Business

Workshop Series

Small Business Workshops - September, 2010 Session 1: John Rosenberger September 7, 2010

HOW TO START YOUR OWN BUSINESS

What are the legal entities for a business? What is the difference between sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations and LLCs? Find out which is best for your business.

Session 2: Charlene Finerty September 14, 2010

HOW TO CREATE A WINNING BUSINESS PLAN

Understand the what and why for a business plan. Included: an overview of a business plan.

Session 3: Mike Mazucca September 21, 2010

WHERE TO GET MONEY TO START YOUR BUSINESS

Grants, loans and other financing options available for new businesses. Discover what lenders look for when you’re looking for money.

Session 4: Kim Petro McCrum September 28, 2010

BOOKKEEPING FOR YOUR BUSINESS

NYS sales tax and liability, bookkeeping 101 tips and techniques, and information on what constitutes business expenses, as well as tips on organizing records. Session 6: Greg Hogan October 5, 2010

INSURANCE FOR YOUR BUSINESS

Having the right insurance for your business can mean the difference between failure or success. Discover which insurance coverage is mandatory for your business.

Session 5: Kim Petro McCrum October 12, 2010

HOW TO USE QUICKBOOKS FOR YOUR BUSINESS

QuickBooks is one of the most popular bookkeeping programs used by small businesses. Learn how this valuable tool can help save time within your business.

Session 7: TBD October 19, 2010

IRS FILINGS, TAXES & MORE

Discover the IRS forms you need to file for your business, as well as when all taxes are due. This workshop is a must for all businesses that want to be IRS-compliant..

Session 8: Frank Dunne October 26, 2010

IS A FRANCHISE RIGHT FOR YOU?

Discover if purchasing a franchise is the right business decision for you. Learn about the different types of franchises and what’s involved in acquiring one. Session 9: Edison Guzman November 9, 2010

MARKETING, ADVERTISING & SALES

Develop a successful marketing plan to implement the right advertising and sales tactics perfect for your business. Session 10: Edison Guzman November 16, 2010

HOW TO USE THE INTERNET TO ATTRACT CUSTOMERS

What are the key ways to use the web to market your products and services. It’s easier than you might think.

Registration fee for the entire series is $75 or $10 per session if you register at www.OrangeNYScore.com (We accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express)

$15 per session if paid at the door.

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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 * 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, October 12, 2010 in the

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

7:30-11:00 a.m.

‘Essential Elements

of Exporting’

Invited Speakers Charles Radier

International Trade Specialist, Empire State Development Joan Kanlian

Director, U.S. Department of Commerce, Westchester Export Assistance Center Jim Trubits

General Manager, Mohawk Global Logistics Lucy Ambrosino

Manager, Outreach, Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Peter Tavolacci

Trade Services Business Development Officer, HSBC Bank USA

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]. “Essential Elements of Exporting” - October 12, 2010

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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 *


Join us for a relaxed evening of food, fun and great networking!

Wednesday, October 13, 2010 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Orange Inn - Il Limoncello 159 - 167 Main Street

Goshen

Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, prizes and the best networking in town.

FREE admission!

After-hours 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 — October 13, 2010 Name (s) Company Address Phone No. of reservations:



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

Chamber Shredding Day

The professionals from HB Data Security will be at the Chamber on Friday, October 15, 2010 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. to provide free shredding (maximum of 10 boxes*) in the parking lot behind the Chamber Business Center, 30 Scott’s Corners Drive, Montgomery

No reservations necessary. Just bring your boxes to the

rear (upper) parking lot at the Chamber.

For more information, call 845-457-9700.

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‘The ABCs of Keeping Your Small Business Computer Network Safe & Secure’

Tuesday, October 19, 2010 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.

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

Presenter:

Greg Miller CMIT Solutions of Goshen

This two-hour presentation will discuss the primary risks to a business’ computer network and how to protect against those risks. Topics will include how viruses, spyware and hackers get access to your computers and what steps you can take to protect them. Threats originate from e-mail, web pages, thumb drives and even through the Internet when you are doing nothing. If you ever wondered about how safe your e-mail is, what to do when that pop-up window appears or if your computer is running slow because of a virus, then this seminar is for you. Visit www.cmitsolutions.com/GoshenNY.

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 October 15, 2010

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Method of Payment $15

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

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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

You are cordially invited to the Orange County Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting & Awards Reception

Thursday, October 21, 2010 at Catlin Gardens

2865 Route 6, Slate Hill 5:30 - 6:45 p.m.

Sumptuous Hors D’oeuvres and Cash Bar 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Dessert, Program and Presentation of Awards

The cost of this year’s event is still $45 per person. Please RSVP by completing and returning the form

provided below on or before October 15.

Reservation requests may be faxed to 457-8799 or mailed to 30 Scott’s Corners Drive, Montgomery, NY 12549

Advance reservations and payment are required. For more information: 845-457-9700 ~ www.orangeny.com

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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

Sponsored by:

The Chamber’s Young Professionals present

Social Media Lab

Friday, October 22, 2010 8:00-10:00 a.m.

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

Did you attend the Social Media Workshops, hosted by the Chamber’s Young Professionals and Small Business Committee in the spring, but still want or need more help? Or perhaps you missed the workshops and want to get some hands-on training. If you still need help making sense of the social media world, join us for this Social Media Lab. You will have the opportunity to practice, ask questions and troubleshoot with instructors who are heavy social media users and can show you the ropes. Participants will be divided into different rooms based on level and/or social media platform (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Chamber site).

Bring your laptop and all of your questions.

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LAB

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Please return this form to the Orange County Chamber of Commerce, 30 Scott’s Corners Drive, Montgomery or fax to 457-8799. For information, call Mary Jane at 457-9700 or e-mail [email protected]. Social Media Lab — October 22, 1010

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No admission charge, but

Reservations required!!




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 *


Join us for a Halloween Mixer

YP-style!

Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and cash bar. Halloween fun and

fantastic networking opportunities.

Friday, October 29, 2010

7:00-10:00 p.m. Olde Erie Raw Bar

7-11 West Main Street, Middletown

Admission:

$10 in advance $15 at the door

$20 without costume

Halloween Mixer

Although reservations are not required, it will help us to keep track of the number of guests if you make your reservation(s) with Roseann by returning this form to the Orange County Chamber of Commerce, 30 Scott’s Corners Drive, Montgomery, NY 12549 or fax it to 457-8799. For more information, call Roseann at 457-9700 or visit www.orangeny.com.

Halloween YP Mixer — October 29, 2010 Name (s) Company Address Phone No. of reservations:




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 *


Admission: $10 in advance $15 at the door

$20 without costume

Documents

Orange County Chamber October Business Viewpoint