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By Ellen DaleyAlthough it is thought by some that it can

be expensive and difficult to be “green” or sus-tainable, the business community can no longer ignore the obligation to -- and the benefits of – being environmentally responsible. Through a brand new partnership with a national industry leader in green-rated brands and services, the Orange County Chamber is now providing the opportunity for its members to become certi-fied as sustainable.

In May, the Chamber announced an agreement with Greenopia -- which has been called New York City’s “green business bible” -- that will make it possible for members to become officially certi-fied as sustainable simply by completing an online questionnaire specifically designed for their type of business. “This program establishes a credible sys-tem to substantiate the levels of eco-commitment by Orange County companies,” said Chamber President Dr. John D’Ambrosio. “It will revolution-ize the way we do business in Orange County.”

Under the partnership agreement, Chamber members will pay a fee to apply for certification (approximately 25% of the member’s annual dues investment). After completing the appropriate forms that can be found on the Chamber website (www.orangeny.com), Greenopia will review all ap-plicants and rate each one using a Green Leaf sys-tem -- companies can earn one to four leaves based on their level of eco-commitment. Companies that do not meet the criteria will be advised on how to comply. Another partner in the program is SUNY Orange. Students from the college’s environmental studies curriculum will be enlisted to visit compa-nies for which additional information may be re-quired to complete the certification process.

“This partnership is an exciting opportunity for Greenopia,” said Gay Browne, the founder and CEO of the organization. “Our goal is to provide a trusted resource that helps consumers make daily

decisions that reduce their impact on the environ-ment and lead a more sustainable, healthier life-style.”

Greenopia publishes directories in New York City, Los Angeles and San Francisco of eco-friend-ly retailers, services and organizations based on ex-tensive research that determines the validity of the products and services they offer, much like the re-search they will do for the Orange County busi-nesses that apply for certification.

“The sustainability movement has generated great momentum across the country and I believe this program will help Orange County to make

considerable gains in this important area,” said Dr. D’Ambrosio. “The business community is gener-ally viewed as not being committed to being green or sustainable and this kind of initiative will help dispel that notion.”

Companies that meet Greenopia’s standards will receive an official sustainability sticker. Chamber staff will personally deliver the stick-er to the company and photos will be taken in order to promote the member as achieving sustainability. Write-ups will appear in The Business Viewpoint and other media promo-tion will be done as well. It is anticipated that a

special section of the Chamber website will be devoted to our sustainable members, as will a portion of the annual printed Membership Di-rectory. The newly-certified company will also appear on Greenopia’s website (www.greeno-pia.com) with an enhanced listing as a sustain-able business.

For more information about becoming a sustainable business, contact Carol Smith, Vice President for Government Initiatives and Spe-cial Projects, at (845) 457-9700 or [email protected].

The Official Publication of the Orange County Chamber of Commerce July 2010

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.

Anniversaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 President’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Chairman’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Member Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Member Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Education Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5New Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Health Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Reservation Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Did You Know? . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11,12Member Renewals . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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Sustainability is good for business

Gay Browne, founder and CEO of Greeno-pia, speaks at the May press conference announcing the sustainability partnership with the Orange County Chamber.

Jim Taylor (Taylor Biomass Energy and Taylor Recycling Facility, L.L.C.), one of the key play-ers in the development of the sustainability partnership with Greenopia, delivers remarks at the May press conference. Chamber President Dr. John D’Ambrosio is at the right.

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OffICERSDonna Johnson, Chairman DJ Consulting Services, Inc.

David Cocks, Chair-Elect Walden Savings Bank

Charles Milich, Vice-Chairman The RAL Supply Group, Inc.

tom Sullivan, Vice Chairman Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush,

Inc., Funeral Home

Michael turturro, Secretary Vanacore, DeBenedictus,

DiGovanni & Weddell

Ralph Martucci, treasurer Liberty Environmental

Management

James P. Smith, Jr., Immediate Past Chairman Advance Testing Company, Inc.

Dr. John a. D'ambrosio, President Orange County Chamber of

Commerce

John J. McDermott, III 17K Property Group

Mary ann Butler Mary Ann Butler Enterprises

James taylor Taylor Recycling

BOaRD Of DIRECtORSDuane albro USA Datanet, a WVT

Communications Company

Ronald Barton Barton & Birks Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, Cadillac

Derek Benedict Time Warner Cable

Michael Bonura Anthony’s Pier 9

Stephen Burger Central Hudson Gas & Electric

Corp.

frank Curcio Merrill Lynch

Marc Devitt Winding Hills Golf Course

Diannae Ehler Stewart International Airport

Eric fuentes Orange & Rockland Utilities

frank Gerbes Gerbes & Gerbes/REM/MAX Benchmark Realty Group

Rev. Kevin Mackin Mt. St. Mary College

Christine Regan-Lake Redlake, Inc.

Dr. William Richards Orange County Community

College

Richard Rossi MultiMedia Service Center

Capt. Kathleen Sileno 105th Air National Guard

William Sivillo Captain's Club Cruises & Tours

Michael Smith Elant, Inc.

Josh Sommers Focus Media, Inc.

Janice Valentino Hospice of Orange & Sullivan

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Sharon B. Warantz Jellybean Promotions

Scott Wohl Orange County Association of

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CHaMBER COUNSELGlen L. Heller Drake, Loeb, Heller, Kennedy,

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EMERItUSDr. arthur C. anthonisen

thomas C. DeBenedictus

f. Edward Devitt

Katharine fitzgerald

thomas f. Gibney

Patricia Gilchrest

Stewart P. Glenn

Robert Heiferman

Louis Heimbach

Woody Levitan

anthony Martine

Renee McCabe

Carole S. McDermott

Marsh H. Merrill

Ralph L. Mills

William C. Myers

Dr. Kunwar Nagpal

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Jill Varricchio

30 Years Newburgh Mall

25 Years Michael F. Pomarico Co., L.L.C. Custom Home Builder

20 Years Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Orange County, New York, Inc. Frontier Communications Warwick Medical Associates

15 YearsBoss Construction Co., Inc. Super 8 Lodge

10 Years Apple Valley Excavating, L.L.C. Cellex Building Services,Inc. Conservco Instrument Maintenance, Inc. John Ginda Carpentry Wade Associates

5 Years Curves A. Prokosch & Sons Sheet Metal, Inc. RAD Technologies, Inc. Raymond/Raymond Associates

July Anniversaries

Kudos to theYP Banner CreatorThe Orange County Chamber Young Professionals Council thanks Stephen Hoey of KDF Reprographics, Inc. for the amazing new YP banner that he created. Stephen donated his services to create the banner, which will now hang at all YP-hosted events. Find out more about KDF Reprographics by calling (201) 784-9991, ext. 501 or e-mailing [email protected].

Friends, community leaders and supporters recently joined the Greater Newburgh YMCA as it celebrated the opening of their new facility at 377 Broadway in Newburgh. Pictured do-ing the ribbon cutting honors are (from left): Assemblyman Frank Skartados, YMCA Board Chairman Jack Smith, Y President and CEO Trish Fisher, Senator Bill Larkin and Cham-ber President Dr. John D’Ambrosio. More information is available at www.newburghymca.org.

EXPO and e-mail The region’s biggest business trade show – the Orange County Chamber’s EXPO 2010 -- is coming up on Wednesday, September 15. Informational materials for exhibitors are currently being assembled for an anticipated mailing date in late July. However, we will send out an e-mail to all our members the day that the materials are put in the mail, giving those members for whom we have an e-mail address a jump on reserving their EXPO booth (booths are

reserved on a first come-first served basis). SO, please make sure we have your correct e-mail address on file by calling or e-mailing Patricia at 457-9700 or [email protected]. In addition to getting a head-start on EXPO, you will receive all of the e-mail correspondence we frequently send (including the monthly Business Viewpoint newsletter with all the inserts) if we have an up-to-date e-mail address for you. Don’t assume we have it. Call or e-mail Patricia now!

Orange County Executive Ed Diana and Commissioner of Planning David Church recently announced the launch of Orange County’s new “green” website, www.sustainableorangecounty.org. The site is designed to be a one-stop resource for residents, municipalities and school districts looking to save money on energy, fuel and water expenses through the practice of

smart, manageable conservation efforts. In addition to conservation and recycling tips, the website also provides links to information on grants, rebates and tax incentives from state and federal sources. “We live in one of the most beautiful counties in the country,” said Diana, “and it’s important to keep it that way.”

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Chamber members will receive nomination forms for the 2010 Chamber awards in their July Viewpoint e-mailing. Awards will be presented in six different areas. Categories include: Large Business of the Year (50+ employees), Medium Business (10-49 employees), Small Business (1-9 employees), Start-up Business (in business fewer than two years), Green Business and Not-for-Profit Enterprise of the Year. The deadline for submitting awards is

July 23. The awards will be presented at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting and Awards Reception on Thursday, October 21 at a location soon to be announced. An event journal is once again planned and advertising opportunities are available. If you’d like to advertise, contact Karen Hartley Sawyer at 457-9700 or [email protected]. If you don’t receive your nomination form by e-mail, please contact Roseann at 457-9700 or visit www.orangeny.com.

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Thanks to our 2010 Corporate PartnersOur generous Partners this year are:

PLATINUM PARTNERS:• USA Datanet, A WVT Communications Company• Crystal Run Healthcare

CORPORATE PARTNERS:• Abbott & Mills Energy

• Advance Testing Company, Inc.• 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 New York & New Jersey• SB Credit Card Services• Taylor Biomass Energy, L.L.C.• TD Bank• Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Weddell• Walden Savings Bank.

Is your business sustainable?Chairman’s message The fact that there is strength in numbers is what makes the Orange County Chamber of Commerce so powerful when it comes to legislative advocacy for business. As one of the 10

largest chambers of commerce in New York State, we command attention when speaking out on behalf of business-friendly legislation – and against those taxes, fees and mandates

that are killing business -- in Albany and elsewhere. So, when a small business joins this organization, they’re benefiting from the clout, as well as contributing to the size that creates our strength. So, the next in our top 10 reasons to be a member of the Orange County Chamber of Commerce is: Reason # 6: Interaction with Government The Orange County Chamber is

the only chamber in the region with registered NYS lobbyists on staff. The President and Vice President for Government Initiatives and Special Projects take these roles very seriously. They lead the way in the Chamber’s efforts to know what’s happening at local, state and federal levels, and to be proactive about the issues that impact our business community. Our Government Initiatives and Education Committee also plays a big part in keeping us informed and active in key legislative areas. Next month: everything the Chamber does is about you, our members. Your success is the reason for our existence. We’re “zealous about your success.” As always, please feel free to contact me at 845-447-1037 or [email protected] to let me know what’s most important to you and your business. As always, I look forward to hearing from you! Donna JohnsonChairman of the Board

As I mentioned in last month’s message, this Chamber has made a deep commitment to moving the business community toward sustainability and

operating in as “green” a fashion as possible. We’re done this by entering into a partnership with an organization that will help our members become certified as sustainable, and I’m delighted to announce that this program is now fully operational.

As you can see from the article on the cover, Chamber members who want to pursue certification as sustainable should visit www.orangeny.com, click

on the Chamber+Greenopia icon and begin the process toward certification. Basic information about your business will be gathered and you will soon receive an application tailored specifically for your type of business. When the review of your application is complete, you’ll be awarded a sustainability sticker (which will be personally delivered by a Chamber staff member) and we’ll promote your business as one of our sustainable members. I’m looking forward to the majority of our members participating in this program. I’m convinced that our business community is committed to environmental responsibility and now we have the opportunity to prove it. Join the Chamber in leading the way toward a better future for us all.

John A. D’Ambrosio, Ed.D.President

Important member note: Please, please, please make sure that you remember to notify the Chamber office of any changes in your contact information. We can’t do our best job for you if we can’t get in touch with you! This is particularly important for e-mail addresses. We contact our members on a regular basis via e-mail (including sending your monthly Business Viewpoint newsletter electronically with all of the in-serts), so please keep us posted on any changes. Just e-mail Dee at [email protected] or call her at 845-457-9700. She’ll be happy to take your information. Thank you.

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Member SpotlightTHE LEARNING EXPERIENCE AT MONROEMonroeThe Learning Experience at Monroe is a child development center licensed to care for babies six weeks through five years old. We are open year round from 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. We offer part and full-time schedules. Our enrichment program is included in the tuition and is enjoyed by all of our children. We teach sign language and have fun with phonics and computers. Our Make Believe Boulevard is a fenced-in playground. We offer security and an age appropriate curriculum. Open enrollment is available and it’s not too late to join us for a fun-filled summer camp. Call 782-1225 or e-mail [email protected].

MR. ELECTRIC OF ORANGE COUNTYMonroeMr. Electric of Orange County offers residen-tial and commercial full-service and repair, panel replacement and upgrades, as well as security and outdoor lighting, emergency generators, surge protection, home safety checks and a members-only Advantage Plan™ offering priority sched-uling, preferential pricing and a variety of other consumer-friendly perks. Franchise owner Isaac Rosenfeld has served the greater Orange County area since May 2008. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 782-1188 or visit www.mrelectric.com.

RIDER, WEINER & FRANKEL, P.C.New WindsorRider, Weiner & Frankel is a general practice law firm concentrating in corporate, health services, banking and finance, trusts, estates, municipal, real estate, commercial litigation and environmental law. Our firm has been in practice in the Mid-Hudson Valley for more than 70 years. The firm has recognized capabilities in the areas of corpo-rate law, taxation, not-for-profit, land use and zon-ing, municipal, commercial finance, general and construction, real estate, employment and fringe benefit, intellectual property and health service de-livery law. The firm regularly represents municipal-ities, construction industry contractors, real estate developers, banks, not-for-profit corporations and technology firms. For more information, call 562-9126 or visit www.riderweiner.com.

MID-HUDSON WORKSHOP FOR THE DISABLEDPoughkeepsieThe non-profit Mid-Hudson Workshop for the Disabled provides meaningful work for physi-cally and medically handicapped area residents. They’ve employed 80 staffers, up to 40% of which have been veterans. MHW provides cost-effec-tive outsourcing services. Their dedicated, skilled workers perform numerous tasks that cannot be

accommodated by typical sheltered workshops. Services include manufacturing/fabrication, as-sembly, fulfillment, packaging and more. Working with them means costs and resources are saved, but it’s also comforting that a MHW relationship keeps outsourced dollars circulating locally and aiding customers’ philanthropy. View MHW’s 60+ year history of self-sufficiency at www.midhudson-workshop.org. Or take a tour of their Poughkeep-sie facility. Call 471-3820.

2K SOLAR, INC.MiddletownWe are a local full-service renewable energy con-tracting company specializing in solar electric/pho-tovoltaics, solar thermal and geothermal installa-tions. We take care of all of the paperwork required to obtain state grants (rebates/incentives). Solar electric systems are eligible for incentives that can cover 68% or the cost and can cover 50-100% of your home or business energy needs. Most systems have payback periods under 10 years. For informa-tion, contact Chris DiBernardo at 673-5463 or [email protected] or visit www.2KSolar.com.

MARKETPLACE TODAYChesterThe redesigned Marketplace Today has been serv-ing the Orange County community for the past 25 years with six regional editions all delivered via the U.S. mail. Our distribution to over 89,000 homes and businesses offers you residential as well as commercial exposure. Our management and sales teams have over 145 years of combined advertis-ing and marketing experience. We maintain an 85% retention ratio of advertisers, many of which have been successfully promoting their businesses with the Marketplace for over 20 years. Our total market coverage to defined consumer markets ef-fectively offers the zip codes best suited to provide new customers for you. Call 469-4000 for infor-mation.

PAPA JOHN’SMiddletownPapa John’s in Middletown is proud to partner with Orange County Speedway to sponsor the “Race Night Giveaway” for the 2010 racing season. Every race night, all summer long, lucky fans will have an opportunity to win free pizza from Papa John’s, Wallkill Plaza, Route 211 East, Middle-town.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION CENTERGoshenWhen conflict disrupts your business, the Dis-pute Resolution Center’s professionally trained mediators can assist you to manage and effectively resolve the problem. Our Business Solutions pro-gram is tailored to meet the needs of your business, providing service that is discreet and individualized

in a neutral and confidential setting. While helping you to avoid costly, time-consuming litigation, the mediation process assists the parties in the dispute to reach a mutually beneficial resolution. Some of the common business issues DRC provides con-flict resolution services for are: bad checks; breach of contract; small business, partnership, consumer/merchant, and property disputes; and Lemon Law arbitration. For information, contact Roz Magid-son at 294-8082, ext. 57.

911 MEDICAL ID EMERGENCY CARDMiddletownThe 911 Medical ID Family Card/Medallion has updated the software that will enable first responders including ambulances, police, hospi-tals and doctors offices to be able to open software to show medical summary sheets as well as all other medical history in a read only mode. This means that when a card/medallion is plugged into an MAC or Windows-based USB port on a computer in an emergency, it doesn’t open into anyone’s computer system. First responders will not have to worry about viruses getting into their systems. In addition, these software updates are always free to each owner of this device for the life of the card. For more information, visit www.911medicalidorangecountyny.com

LCS FACILITY GROUPPoughkeepsieLCS Facility Group announces that they are now certified installers of Cambridge Pavers and Ar-morTec. ArmorTec is a unique mix design used only with Cambridge Pavers. It is a one-piece pro-cess that is manufactured into every pavingstone, not added on afterwards. It is stronger than poured and stenciled concrete and will not show signs of color loss or fading. It is resistant to chipping, de-icing salts and snow plowing. As certified installers, we can help you design the patio, retaining wall, driveway or walkway of your desire. For a free con-sultation or to work with our landscape designer, call 485-7000. Visit us at www.lcsfacilitygroup.com and on FaceBook.

NIKI JONES AGENCYPort JervisNiki Jones is a public relations, marketing and ad-vertising agency. Using a global approach to brand-ing and design, we seek a unique vision, intelligent strategy, and unbeatable creative solutions to meet and exceed client objectives. We design and de-velop custom websites, integrating public relations and marketing strategies to offer clients a variety of online and in print services. Our agency is certi-fied by the EPA as a “Green Power Partner” and by NYS as a 100% Woman Owned Business. We practice “green marketing” to maximize use of the electronic process and print using Forest Steward-ship Council certified printers. Call 856-1266 for information.

AT&TNewburgh/MiddletownIntroducing AT&T’s newest wireless phone fea-

ture: A-list for Business. This complimentary feature allows you to make and receive unlimited zero-rate calls to a defined list of your 10 most frequently called numbers. When combined with Rollover on select plans, A-list delivers an exclusive offer by allowing you to keep the minutes you save. Contact an AT&T store for a free analysis to help determine potential cost savings for your business: Newburgh (564-0915), Middletown (343-2434) or the Galleria at Crystal Run (692-4660).

ORANGE COUNTY ARTS COUNCILSugar LoafThe Orange County Arts Council is a non-profit arts service organization dedicated to strengthen-ing the arts in Orange County by providing educa-tional, promotional and informational services to artists, arts organizations and the community. The council also works to facilitate relationships between the arts, schools, businesses, government and the public through its various programs. These include: arts for vets, arts in education, arts in healthcare, county annual arts awards, Scholastic Regional Art Awards, bi-monthly newsletter, weekly e-blasts, individual consulta-tions, capacity building workshops & seminars and town meetings & artist networking events. For more information, visit www.ocartscouncil.org.

AMERICAN SHORING, INC.NewburghOur goal at American Shoring is not only to be the best trench shoring sales/rental company in the industry, but to share our knowledge of the industry through safety awareness training. This training is designed for all persons associated with excavation safety and confined spaces. We are offering Competent Person, Confined Space and OSHA 10 classes. Here at American Shor-ing, we regard employee and customer safety as priority. An effective safety program is the key to safety awareness, which promotes not only safe practices, but develops a progressive and produc-tive organization, as well as avoidance of major OSHA fines. Call 800-407-4674 or visit www.americanshoring.com.

WALDEN SAVINGS BANK – TRACY MORGAN, MORTGAGE CONSULTANTMontgomeryWalden Savings Bank, serving the Hudson Valley since 1872, has a full menu of mortgage products including new construction, vacant land, rehabilitation loans, first time homebuyer and home equity lines and loans. The bank has 10 conveniently located branches throughout Orange and Ulster Counties. Tracy Morgan has over 20 years of experience and works indepen-dently with each borrower to determine the best financing options to fit their needs. She special-izes in new construction and first time homebuy-er mortgages and is available for consultations at any branch or in your own home. Contact Tracy at 532-7090 or e-mail [email protected].

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Member EventsThe Wallkill River School is offering art camps and free classes for teens this summer. Children learn life skills like reusing materials and making their own clothes and crafts taught by professional local artists. The classes are a series of evening and Saturday sessions designed to give teens creative alternatives to malls, video games and other dis-tractions. For information, call 457-ARTS or visit www.WallkillRiverSchool.com.

Hudson River Adventures offers cruises to and guided walking tours of historic Bannerman Is-land. Tours depart on Saturdays and Sundays from Torches Landing, Newburgh, at noon and from the Beacon Ferry Dock at 1:30 p.m. Weekday tours can be arranged for groups. For information, call 220-2120 or visit www.prideofthehudson.com.

Bouncing Charlie’s Playhouse in New Windsor is running a “Wacky Wednesday Lunch Special” on every Wednesday in July. Arrive between 11:00 a.m. and noon and pay the $10 all-day price for each

child and they will receive the 12:30 pizza lunch, which will include pizza and a juice box for each child. For information, call 787-0124 or visit www.bouncingcharliesplayhouse.com.

Join 96.1 Kiss FM and 107.3 WRWD at one of the biggest St. Jude fundraisers in the Hudson Val-ley on Friday, July 23 at Mahoney’s Irish Pub and Steakhouse in Poughkeepsie from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Participants shave their heads to help support find-ing a cure for childhood cancer at St. Jude Chil-dren’s Research Hospital. Participants raise funds by getting family and friends to sponsor them. Pledge forms and more information are available at www.kissfmjams.com or www.wrwdfm.com.

To promote the revitalization of Newburgh’s down-town area, Safe Harbors of the Hudson will hold its 4th Annual Ann Street Market series through-out the summer and fall. The July market will be held on Saturday, July 31 from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. the remaining markets will be held on Sat-

urdays, August 28, September 25 and October 30. The markets, which feature 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 be-coming 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.

A Wine and Music Mini-Fest to benefit the Al-zheimer’s Association will be held on Friday, Au-gust 13 from 7:00-10:00 p.m. at the Warwick Val-ley Winery, 114 Little York Road, Warwick. Food catered by The Winery Café will be available for purchase. Tickets are $25 per person and include an open wine bar. For reservations or information, con-tact Janet Troia at 695-2247 or [email protected].

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County will host a “Fore the Kids” golf classic at the West Point Golf Club on Monday, August 30. Registration will begin at 10:00 a.m. and the outing will include a putting contest, unlimited driving range, prizes and networking, followed by the 18-hold shot-gun start four-person scramble at noon. The fee of $135 includes cart, lunch and dinner. Spon-sorships are also available. For more information, visit the events section of www.mentorachild.org

or call Carolyn Bennett at 562-5900. Registra-tion closes on August 16 and space is limited.

The Dispute Resolution Center will host its “Come to the Table” extravaganza at the Events Gallery at Bethel Woods on Saturday, October 2. They are looking for local designers to create tabletop settings which will be auctioned at the event to raise funds for DRC’s youth and fam-ily programs. Prizes will be awarded in several categories. Sponsorship and journal opportuni-ties are available. For information, contact Kathy Kreiter at 794-3377 or Mellissa Carrier at 294-8082, ext. 57.

On Saturday, October 9, Occupations Founda-tion, Inc. will hold its Gala and “Vision of Hope” award dinner at Anthony’s Pier 9, New Wind-sor. Jim and Eileen Taylor will be honored as the recipients of the 2010 Vision of Hope Award. A member of the Chamber’s Board of Directors, Jim Taylor is President of Taylor Biomass En-ergy and Taylor Recycling Facility. Sponsorship opportunities are available and a commemora-tive journal is planned. For more information, call 692-4454, ext. 101 or visit www.occupations.org.

Two Chamber members recently took advantage of the many benefits of being a Bronze Sponsor for the Orange County Chamber. Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union and Re-liable Cleaning Services each will receive benefits with a total value of $3,500, for an investment of only $2,000. These Sponsorship/Partnership Opportunities offer a wide “menu” of choices of benefits, but included among them are: special event, mixer, New Member Power Hour and seminar

sponsorships; free electronic inserts in The Business Viewpoint; serving as breakfast table hosts; free use of Larkin Community Room; your flyer included in all new member packets; website banner ad; preferred parking at Chamber events; and more. To find out what you can get for Bronze, Silver and Gold Sponsorships, contact Karen Hartley Sawyer at 845-457-9700 or [email protected] or visit www.orangeny.com and click on “New Promotional Opportunities.”

Members benefit from Bronze Sponsorships Education NoteSUNY Orange recently awarded as-sociate’s degrees and academic cer-tificates to 465 students who com-pleted their courses of study during the recently concluded spring se-mester. Those 465 graduates com-

bined to earn 479 degrees, with 14 students earning two degrees or certificates, which were presented at the college’s 60th commencement ceremony.


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New MembersBeltone Hearing Aid CenterJonathan DiIorio21 North Plank RoadNewburgh, NY 12550(845) 541-2144Hearing Aid

Byrd Agency - AllstateHaakim Byrd1429 Route 208Wallkill, NY 12589(845) 851-8353Insurance/Related Services

Cornwall Radiation Oncology ServicesNicole Pogelschek15 Laurel AvenueCornwall, NY 12518(845) 458-9000Health Care and Related Services - Radiology/Treatment

E.J.M. RealtyEdward J. Moskowitz123 Harold AvenueCornwall, NY 12518(845) 926-0475Real Estate

Eduro NetworksJoe Betro234 Arcadia RoadGoshen, NY 10924(917) 836-3659Telecommunications

EM CommunicationsReene Martin24 Covered Bridge RoadWarwick, NY 10990(845) 987-1665Public Relations

Hannawalt Construction, L.L.C.Philip HannawaltP.O. Box 886Fort Montgomery, NY 10922(845) 446-8353Construction and Related Services

Harry & DavidTara Hanner207 Red Apple CourtCentral Valley, NY 10917(845) 928-5148Retailers/Malls/Shopping Centers

HB Data SecurityJohn Formisano237 Dupont AvenueP.O. Box 947Newburgh, NY 12551(845) 561-0160Document Destruction/Shredding

Hoebowl Orange LanesJoe Darmochwal1492 Route 52Walden, NY 12586(845) 778-5151Entertainment

Hudson Valley Security Services, Inc.Angelica Figueroa16 Innis AvenueNewburgh, NY 12550(845) 764-7134Security/Alarm/Video Surveillance

Lewis & Company in Partners with Screen - Trans, Fabric PrintersBill Lewis18 Richard DriveWest Nyack, NY 10994(845) 358-4268Advertising/Graphics/Marketing

Mandor Technologies, Inc.Mark Saltamach23 Franklin StreetPort Jervis, NY 12771(845) 856-6067Pumps/Sales/Repair

Michaels & AssociatesMichele Gasparre2582 South AvenueWappingers Falls, NY 12590(845) 297-4070Consultants

Micro SolutionsMike Wooldridge38 West Market StreetCorning, NY 14830(607) 962-1542Computers/Networking/Systems

Niki Jones Agency, Inc.Niki Jones39 Front StreetPort Jervis, NY 12771(845) 856-1266Public Relations

Nu-CavuCarmela & Michael Gelsomine857 Plains RoadWallkill, NY 12589845-895-9000Restaurants

Platinum Mechanical, L.L.C.Chip Knapp11 Elkay Drive, Unit #1Chester, NY 10918(845) 469-4772Plumbing/Heating/Air Conditioning Services & Supplies

Rolo Home InspectionsSam Rolo24 Tower Hill RoadWashingtonville, NY 10992(845) 978-0961Home/Building Inspection

Spotless Professional Cleaning, Inc.Kim LyrintzisP.O. Box 425Pine Bush, NY 12566(845) 304-6389Janitorial/Cleaning Services/SuppliesThe Learning Experience @ Monroe

Lori Mahony655 County Route 105Monroe, NY 10950845-782-1225Child Care/Preschool/Services

Thompson Ridge GardensAlan Sandberg1418 Route 302P.O. Box 523Bullville, NY 10915(845) 361-5000Garden Centers/Sheds

Willie Carter Golf CenterWilliam Carter128 Dolson AvenueMiddletown, NY 10940(845) 342-2426Golf

Haakim Byrd cuts the ribbon to open his new Allstate Insurance Company office at 1429 Route 208, Wallkill. Joining in the ribbon cutting are (from left) agent Tim Gines, Haakim’s wife Kim, his mother Audry, and agent Brian Holbert. For more information, call 851-8353 or e-mail [email protected].


CorrectionThe correct website address for The Woodshop Tree Service is www.woodshop7.com. The address appeared incorrectly in a recent issue of The Business Viewpoint. The Woodshop Tree Service can also be reached by calling 527-5492.


Health NotesSt. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital’s Littman Can-cer Center recently cut the ribbon on its new 3,500 square foot Infusion Suite. The suite features extensive radiation oncology services through an affiliation with Cornwall Radiation Oncology Services (CROS), patient navigation and support services. The Littman Center and CROS recently hosted a Cancer Survivor Day. More than 170 people attended SLCH’s Ninth Annual President’s Breakfast when President Allan E. Atzrott recognized hospital board members, discussed progress of the hospital’s Master Facilities Plan and announced that the 2010 Campaign goal will be to raise $4 million, with $1.5 million already raised. In other SLCH news, Allan Atzrott received an honorary degree from Mount Saint Mary College, recognizing his 10 years of service to the hospital and the community. The hospital has received the 2009 American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get with the Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus Performance Achievement Award. Andrea Moresco, a registered nurse in the hos-pital’s Birthing Center, was named SLCH Star of the Month for May. Primary care physician

Dr. Melanie MacLennan has joined the hospi-tal’s medical staff. OB/GYN Dr. Herbert Frank Gretz has joined the consulting staff.

Orange Regional Medical Center’s Ray W. Moody M.D. Breast Center has been granted a three-year, full accreditation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers, a program administered by the American Col-lege of Surgeons. Accreditation by the NAPBC is only given to centers that have voluntarily committed to provide the highest level of qual-ity breast care and that undergo a rigorous evaluation process and review of performance. ORMC has announced the new Executive Committee for its Board of Directors: Lou Heimbach (Sterling Forest, L.L.C.), Chair-man; Dr. Bill Bassett (retired, Orange-Ulster BOCES), Vice-Chairman); Woody Levitan (Levitan, Yegidis & Associates, L.L.P.), Trea-surer; and Patricia Claiborne (Cornell Cooper-ative Extension), Secretary. For more ORMC information, visit www.ormc.org.

Community Blood Services of NY/NJ says

that platelet, and type O positive, O negative and A and B negative red cell donors are need-ed. Platelet donors are needed at the Warwick Donor Center on the fourth Sunday of every month. Call 220-2030 to make an appointment to donate or schedule online at www.commu-nitybloodservices.com. Appointments are not needed for red cell donors. Volunteers can also donate at the New Windsor Donor Center at 575 Hudson Valley Avenue, Suite 206.

Two new officers have joined the Elant Foun-dation Board of Directors: Joseph J. Minuta (Minuta Architecture, P.L.L.C.) was elected Chairman of the Board and Paul S. Ernenwein (Tarshis, Catania, Liberth, Mahon & Milli-gram) was elected Vice-Chairman. For the sec-ond year in a row, Elant will offer its Summer Concert Series presented at Glen Arden, Elant’s Continuing Care Retirement Community in Goshen. Concerts will be held on July 29, Au-gust 9 and August 19. For more information, call 800-914-4051 or e-mail [email protected]. Glen Arden employees Akiko Fox and Julie Jamsek were recently honored by two state agencies: Fox by the New York State Cen-ter for Assisted Living and Jamsek by the New

York State Health Facilities Association.

Dr. Joena Chan, a shareholder of Horizon Family Medical Group, recently presented a check to the Lower Hudson Valley Red Cross’ organization for its ongoing Haitian relief ef-forts. Horizon has pledged to match whatever an employee or doctor donates.

The physicians and staff at Middletown Medi-cal, a multi-specialty physician’s group with offices in Middletown, Monroe and Ellenville, raised more than $1,800 for the American Heart Association’s recent annual Heart Walk. For more information about Middletown Med-ical, visit www.middletownmedical.com.

The folks at Invisible Fence remind everyone that it’s tick season. “Be on the watch for deer ticks which are the size of a poppy seed and can spread the bacteria that cause Lyme disease,” says Heidi Lindblad. “Ticks must be attached for more than 24-36 hours to spread the bac-teria, so check for ticks daily.” Call 987-7772 for more information on how to minimize your pet’s exposure to tick-infested areas.

If your business is facing a technical challenge, the Space Alliance Technology Outreach Pro-gram (SATOP) can help. SATOP offers up to 40 hours of free engineering assistance for qualified requests, utilizing the vast expertise of NASA

and SATOP partners. SATOP is available to any US-based busi-ness or manufacturer (with fewer than 500 em-ployees). All you have to do is submit a quali-fied Request for Technical Assistance (RTA) and

SATOP works to find an Alliance partner with the appropriate expertise to provide a solution. You can receive up to 40 hours of free assistance by phone, fax or e-mail. Most RTAs will be re-solved within 90 days.

Information and applications are available at www.SpaceTechSolutions.com. Be sure to men-tion that you heard about SATOP from the Or-ange County Chamber.

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8:00 am Government Initiatives

& Education Committee(Larkin Room)

7:45 am Consultants Committee

(Larkin Room)5:30 pm

Come as Your are Mixer(G.W.’s American Bugers,

Chester)

8:00 amAmbassadors

(Courtyard by Marriott, Middletown)

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8:30 amMinority & Women

Business Committee(Montgomery Room)

7:27 am Membership Breakfast

(Anthony’s Pier 9, New Windsor)

8:00 amNew MemberPower Hour

(Larkin Room)

6:00 pmSmall Business Cruise

on the Hudson(Newburgh Waterfront)

4:00 pmChamber for “Dummys”

(M&T Bank, Monroe)

7:00 amBusinesss Networking Blast (Harness Racing

Museum, Goshen)5:00 pm

Chamber for “Dummys”(Montgomery Room)

8:00 am Marketing Committee(Montgomery Room)

5:30 pmJoint Mixer with Inspire

(Torches, Newburgh)

8:00 am Government Initiatives

& Education Committee(Larkin Room)

8:30 amMinority & Women

Business Committee(Montgomery Room)

7:00 pmEXPO Exhibitors Seminar

(Larkin Room)

8:00 amAmbassadors(Larkin Room)

8:00 amYoung Professionals Leadership Council

(Montgomery Room)

7:27 am Membership Breakfast

(The Fountains, Middletown)

7:45 amConsultants Committee

(Larkin Room)

8:00 amMarketing Committee

(Larkin Room)5:00 pm

End of Summer Mixer(Torches, Newburgh)

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Since 1864, Marshall & Sterling Insurance has been the name synonymous with outstanding in-surance coverage and service. Marshall & Sterling provides exceptional insurance coverage with un-paralleled service and support for our valued clients. As an employee-owned company, our experienced insurance professionals can assist with virtually any insurance need. Our pride in ownership drives us to be an insurance agency unlike any other.

With 15 branch offices throughout New York

State - eight offices right here in the Hudson Valley - Marshall & Sterling Insurance provides affordable auto, home, life, health and business insurance cov-erage. As one of the largest independent insurance agencies in the nation, Marshall & Sterling has the industry expertise, attentive care and support each customer deserves. We are committed to exceeding every client’s every expectation for quality insurance and customer service.

Marshall & Sterling is a leading broker of all lines of insurance for varied industries, specializing in retail and wholesale businesses, as well as service industries. We have direct and preferred relation-ships with leading insurance carriers, providing our business and personal insurance clients with the broadest and most competitive choices. In addition, Marshall & Sterling provides group health, life and

ancillary employee benefit programs to both large and small companies.

Regardless of size - whether you represent a large multi-national corporation, or you’re an individual seeking home or auto insurance - Marshall & Ster-ling is your first choice to find the right insurance protection at the right price. The broad array of insurance carriers represented by Marshall & Ster-ling Insurance ensures that each account is afforded excellent coverage. Our breadth of experience and knowledge provides our clients with virtually all forms of insurance, tailored to meet their unique, diverse and particular needs. Through preferred relationships with several hundred of the nation’s most respected insurance carriers – including Trav-elers, The Hartford, Chubb, CNA, Hanover, Selec-tive – and many others, Marshall & Sterling can

create customized programs and packages for all our customers.

Marshall & Sterling is recognized by IIABA (the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America) as one of the top “Best Practice Agencies” in the United States, and a “Top 10 Best Practice Agency” in New York State. The company main-tains a national presence, is licensed in all states and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and is well positioned to serve the requirements of international clients.

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Membership Breakfast7:27 - 9:00 a.m.Anthony’s Pier 9, New WindsorSpeaker: U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer

Sponsor: Winding Hills Golf Course

$25 members in advance$30 members at the door

$50 non-members

July 12

New Member Power Hour8:00 - 9:00 a.m.Larkin Room, Chamber Business CenterSponsor: Hudson Valley Credit Union

FreeJuly 13

$45 a personCruise on the Hudson6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Rive Rose, Newburgh LandingSponsor: Advance Testing Company

July 14

$10“Come as You Are” Burgers ‘n Beer Mixer 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.G.W.’s American Burgers, Chester

July 16

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Busines Networking Blast7:00 - 9:00 a.m.Harness Racing Museum, GoshenSponsor: Mount Saint Mary College

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If you haven’t already done so, don’t forget to make your reser-vation for the Monday, July 12 membership breakfast meeting that will feature U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer as our guest speaker. The breakfast will begin at 7:27 a.m. at Anthony’s Pier 9 in New Windsor. The sponsor will be Winding Hills Golf Course. Contact Roseann at 457-9700, [email protected] or regis-ter online at www.orangeny.com.

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‘Come as You Are’ mixer set When was the last time you were invited to a “Come as You Are” party? Well, that’s just what we want you to do, come as you are to a special Burger ‘n Beer Mixer on Friday, July 16, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at G.W.’s American Burgers at 78 Brook-side Avenue in Chester. Whether you’re dressed up from a day at the office, dressed down because it’s Friday, or fresh off the construction site, you should join us for an evening of food, networking and some old-fashioned end-of-the-week fun. For just $10, you’ll get one of G.W.’s great burgers and the beer of your choice. So that G. W. has an idea how many burgers to grill up, please make a reservation by contacting Roseann at 457-9700 or [email protected] or by visiting www.orangeny.com and clicking on “Calendar/Event Registration.”

How many times a day do you say to yourself, “I WISH I could remember…..”? Well, if you join us on Thursday morning, August 19 at The Fountains in Middletown, you can take a gi-ant step toward improving your memory -- and how helpful would THAT be in enhancing your place in today’s business world?The special guest speaker for our monthly membership breakfast will be Poughkeep-sie native Dave Farrow, who holds two Guin-ness World Records for greatest memory. Dave

will be sharing his special techniques with us, and this just may be one of the most important meetings you attend all year. The breakfast will begin at 7:27 a.m. and will be sponsored by the Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union. Diagnosed at 14 with dyslexia and Attention Deficit Disorder and told not to expect much from school or life, Dave was motivated to overcome these challenges by studying how the mind worked and developing special techniques

to enhance his memory. He was so successful that he began teaching other students, became one of the world’s foremost experts in the field of memorization and is a frequent speaker on the topics of learning disabilities and memory enhancing techniques. Dave started three successful companies, ap-pears regularly on national TV, and earned his Guinness World records by memorizing first 58, and then 59 decks of cards. He also sat in a Manhattan storefront for 30 days reading digi-

tal books on a SONY reader. For each page he read, SONY provided an eBook library of 100 classic titles to an educational institution. In all, he read 44,097 pages. If you want to see – and learn from -- Dave firsthand, reserve your seat now for the August 19 membership breakfast at The Fountains. Contact Roseann at 457-9700, [email protected] or at www.orangeny.com.

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Save the evening of Friday, September 24 for a brand new Chamber event! Everyone is invited to “Dance with the Chamber Stars” -- an affordable, fun evening of music and dancing, drinks and snacks -- that’s all going to happen in the historic Green Room at the Ritz Theater in Newburgh. Whether you’re a club dancer, a novice ballroom dancer, or a dancing fool, you’re going to want to be part of the fun. Everyone is invited, but we’re going to highlight a few se-lected Chamber dancing stars. These folks will show their stuff doing the tango, salsa, waltz, hustle and who knows what else? You’ll be surprised who some of our dancing stars are! Watch The Business Viewpoint and your e-mail for more details, but save September 24 to “Dance with the Chamber Stars!”

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Eligible O&R small commercial customers in New York can learn how to save energy, lower their bills and reduce their carbon footprint, thanks to O&R’s latest energy effi-ciency initiative. O&R’s Small Business Direct Install Program will be featured at a breakfast meeting to be held at the Orange County Chamber of Commerce Business Center on June 30 from 8:00 to 10 a.m. in the Larkin Room at the Chamber’s headquarters at 30 Scott’s Corners Drive in Montgomery. Admission to the meeting is free, but reservations should be made by contacting Roseann at the Chamber at 457-9700 or [email protected]. 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. That program provides participants with:

•A free energy efficiency survey, including up to $100 of free energy upgrades, that identifies the equipment eligible to be replaced, the resulting energy savings and the custom-er’s payback if the customer were to install the recommend-ed equipment.

•An incentive of 70 percent of the installed measure cost for the identified cost-effective equipment, including new lighting fixtures, programmable thermostats, occupancy sen-sors and other energy savings measures.

As a result of these programs, small businesses can realize long-term bill savings by lowering their consumption and will update their existing lighting equipment with state-of-the-art lighting that performs better and often lasts longer at a lower price because of the incentive. One of the great advantages to energy efficiency programs like this one is that they pay for themselves through avoided energy costs over a relatively short period of time. And, from a business standpoint, they improve the value of the business property, both directly and indirectly. The program is administered by O&R in coordination with its implementation contractor Willdan Energy Solu-tions, one of the nation’s preeminent providers of specialized energy services. Since the program’s inception in November 2009, free energy efficiency surveys have been conducted at over 250 small businesses. As a result of those surveys, about 30 per-cent have completed the installation of energy efficiency measures, lowered their energy bills and have become more competitive in today’s market place. The program is expected to run through the end of 2011 or until the $9 million in funding runs out. Customer par-ticipation will be on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information or to set up an appointment, small business customers should contact O&R’s contractor Will-dan Energy Solutions at 1-888-WILLDAN, O&R’s Pro-gram Administrator Robert Melvin at 877-852-5678 or visit www.oru.com/SmallCI.

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Central Valley Real Estate welcomed its newest tenant, Iron Sword Enterprises, at a ribbon cutting held recently at 84 Old Route 9W, Suite 100, New Windsor. Iron Sword, a new member of the Orange County Chamber of Commerce, is a service disabled vet-eran-owned business. President Greg Louks is a 1988 graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Pictured (from left) are Nelson Serrano, Chamber President Dr. John D’Ambrosio, Wayne Booth, Nick Cardaropoli, Jr., Greg Louks, Col. Seth Hudgins, George Greene, Cheryl Cariffe, Kim Krueger, Bill Kras, Anthony Sampogna and Shawn George. More information about Iron Sword is available by calling 863-1788. Rental space at 84 Old Route 9W is available from Nick Cardaropoli at 558-0914.

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Did you know?The American Foundation for Suicide Preven-tion received the latest Goldstein Lieberman & Company Cares donation. The $1,000 check brings to $38,500 the total amount contributed to not-for-profits since the program’s inception in January 2009. The GLC Cares program was formed to help the region’s not-for-profits during the recession and was extended when the compa-ny realized the continued need on the local level. For more information, visit www.glcpas.com or call 800-839-5767.

More than 400 people attended the 10th anniver-sary celebration of the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan recently at Anthony’s Pier 9. Alan and Sandra Gerry, the Gerry Foun-dation and Sullivan Renaissance were honored at the event. To date, 92 charitable funds have been created through the Foundation. One of the most recent is the Lillian J. Bauer Scholarship Fund established through a bequest from the es-tate of Lillian Bauer. Jay Anthony and Raymond Heuchling are the newest members of the Foun-dation’s Board of Directors. Officers for 2010 are President: Gerald N. Jacobowitz (Jacobow-itz & Gubits); Vice President – Finance: Dave Cocks (Walden Savings Bank); Treasurer: Der-rik Wynkoop (Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union); Vice President – Development: Josh Sommers (Focus Media); Vice President – Dis-tribution: William Bratton; Secretary: Katharine Fitzgerald (Provident Bank); Assistant Secre-tary: Jack Berkowitz. For more information, visit www.cfoc-ny.org.

CMIT Solutions of Goshen is raising money for the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley by helping local homes and businesses recycle their unused electronics and gadgets. Items such as cell phones, laptops and game consoles can be con-verted to dollars, 100% of which will go to the Food Bank. Here’s how it works: go to http://cmitsolutionsgoshen.gazelle.com/ to register each item and see its value; you will receive a pre-paid FedEx label for shipping your item(s); pack your item, attach the label and drop it off at a FedEx location; a check for the value of the item will be made out directly to the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley. For more information, con-tact Greg Miller, President of CMIT Solutions, at 291-8833 or visit www.cmitsolutions.com/GoshenNY.

I Baked, L.L.C. has a Pastry of the Month Club that offers a variety of selections based on pro-duce availability and chef ’s choice of holiday of the month (for holiday of the month, visit www.brownielocks.com). Custom plans are available, as is delivery up to 40 miles. For information, call

598-0999 or e-mail [email protected].

Thomas F. Egan, an experienced private investor and business consultant who has spent 35 years in the securities industry, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Greater Hudson Bank, N.A. Formerly Community Bank of Or-ange, Greater Hudson Bank was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Middletown and plans to open its fourth branch in White Plains soon. With assets of $220.1 million, the bank report-ed a net profit of $159,000 for the first quarter of 2010. More information is available at www.GreaterHudsonBank.com.

More than 100 state and local dignitaries, com-munity supporters, business leaders and friends joined in a recent ribbon cutting ceremony to dedicate the Kaplan Family Center at Occupa-tions, Inc., 21-23 Grand Street in Newburgh. The dedication recognized the supporters who contributed to the renovation project, “Revital-izing History and Hope,” designed to raise the funds to support the treatment of additional chil-dren and adults in this underserved community. Occupations provides programs at the Kaplan Family Center including family counseling and child welfare programs. The Grand Street project raised more $1.6 million to renovate two adjacent buildings, which added more than 12,000 square feet. In other Occupations news, the responsibil-ities of Medical Director Dr. Muthaiah Chan-drasekhara have been divided between Dr. Salil Kathpalia, who will provide clinical oversight to the adult programs, and Dr. Mridula Kamthan, who will oversee the children and adolescent ser-vices. For more information, visit www.occupa-tions.org or call 692-4454, ext. 136.

Sedore and Company’s Brian S. Montross and C.J. Rioux have received their Certified Public Accounting licenses. Montross joined Sedore in January 2008 and serves the firm’s municipal and non-profit clients. Rioux joined Sedore in Janu-ary 2008 as an intern and became a full-time staff accountant in 2009, also specializing in munici-pal and non-profit clients. Visit www.sedoreco.com or call 485-5510 for information.

The First National Bank of Jeffersonville ( Jeff Bank) recently opened its 12th Sullivan County branch at 1460 State Route 17B, White Lake. This is the second branch opening this year for the bank. A new Bloomingburg office was opened in January. Jeff Bank is an independently owned bank with full-service branches in Blooming-burg, Callicoon, Eldred, Jeffersonville, Liberty, Livingston Manor, Loch Sheldrake, Monticello, Narrowsburg, Wal-Mart and Wurtsboro. For in-

formation, visit www.jeffbank.com.

WD & E Consulting is the newest client under the Associate Client Plan at the Orange Coun-ty Business Accelerator. The Associate Client Plan allows entrepreneurs to utilize the Accelera-tor’s services and resources without the need to lease space at its offices. For more information on the Accelerator, call Mike DiTullo at 220-2208 or e-mail [email protected].

Joseph P. Shields has been named President of Millennium Pipeline Company, L.L.C. He re-places Richard H. Leehr, who was President since 2005. Shields has more than 25 years experience in many facets of the natural gas business. He comes to Millennium from New Jersey Resourc-es (NJR), where he was Executive Vice Presi-dent and Chief Operating Officer of NJR En-ergy Services business unit. Millennium is a New York-based interstate natural gas pipeline serving the northeast. It is anchored by its customers Na-tional Grid, Consolidated Edison of New York, Central Hudson Gas and Electric Corp. and Co-lumbia Gas Transmission, L.L.C. For more in-formation, visit www.millenniumpipeline.com.

Newburgh attorney Howard S. Finkelstein re-cently received the Orange County Bar Asso-ciation’s Lifetime Achievement Award. He is founding partner of Finkelstein & Partners, L.L.P. and has been practicing law in the Hud-son Valley for more than 50 years. David Ball, Ph.D., one of the nation’s foremost jury experts, recently delivered a continuing education pro-gram at Finkelstein & Partners. Ball is one of the country’s most in-demand continuing education speakers in the field of law. Finkelstein & Part-ners is headquartered at 1279 Route 300 in New-burgh and has offices throughout New York and New Jersey. The firm has a staff of more than 30 attorneys and 50 of counsel attorneys. For infor-mation, visit www.lawampm.com or call 1-800-529-2676.

Conklin Services & Construction, Inc. per-forms tank tightness testing required by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation for commercial facilities and recommended by most financial institutions for resident and commer-cial real estate transactions. For information, call Florence at 561-1512.

Amy Pfleger has been promoted to Director of Accounting at Hudson Heritage Federal Credit Union. Formerly Hudson Heritage’s Accounting Manager, she has been with the credit union for 13 years. Now in its 70th year, Hudson Heritage is chartered for operations in Orange, Ulster and Dutchess Counties. For information, visit www.hhfcu.org/.

RE/MAX Benchmark Realty Group announc-es a merger with Remo Realty Group, a firm

based in the Monroe area. Three Remo associ-ates will be joining Marty Remo as team mem-bers. Also, Associate Broker Debbie Schiraldi has joined RE/MAX. She has seven years of real estate experience. RE/MAX Benchmark Realty Group has 47 full-time associates and 17 team members. The Remo Group can be reached in the Harriman office at 95-1 Maher Lane, or by calling 783-0004, ext. 335.

Orange County Executive Ed Diana recently joined local Meals on Wheels volunteers to help distribute meals and to recognize the volunteers for the Meals on Wheels program. Several other local elected leaders participated in the meal de-liveries. Volunteers for Orange County’s Home Delivered Meals program are needed from 10:00 a.m.-noon, Monday through Friday. To volun-teer, call Cathy Wade at 615-3732.

Jack of All Trades, specializing in small resi-dential and commercial maintenance and repair jobs, is now a Lead Certified Business registered with the EPA and Ralph Bush has completed and is certified in safety for renovation, repair and painting. The company is based in Cornwall. For more information, visit www.jackofalltradespro.com or call 926-5973.

Janet Toborg and Michael Conforto have been promoted to Senior Accountants at Goldstein Lieberman & Company, L.L.C. Toborg and Conforto have both been with the firm since January 2006. GLC Managing Partner Phillip E. Goldstein attended a private, invitation-only reception in Rockland County recently to speak to Attorney General Andrew Cuomo on be-half of his clients’ concerns relating to New York State’s business climate. Also, an article written by Goldstein, “How a CPA Firm Can Help Em-power an Entrepreneur on Entering into Today’s Business World,” was published in the June issue of Commerce Magazine. For more information, visit www.glcpas.com.

Edward Jones was recently named the No. 1 full-service broker by SmartMoney Magazine. The firm was ranked in the SmartMoney survey as No. 2 in 2009 and 2008 and No. 1 in 2007 and 2005. Edward Jones provides financial services for individual investors in the U.S. and through its affiliate in Canada. Joseph E. Profaci, Sr. is the contact at the Edward Jones office in Newburgh. Visit www.edwardjones.com for information.

New Horizons Asset Management Group marked its 10th anniversary on June 1. During this time, Managing Partner Steve Gleason says the firm has expanded in size, scope and cus-tomer reach in all of its markets. Located at 11 Racquet Road in Newburgh, New Horizons is a leading financial services company providing a

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Miriam Munzer has been named Realtor of the Year by the Orange County Association of Re-altors. Licensed since 1984, Munzer is currently an independent broker/owner of Landmark Re-alty. The award is presented to individuals who have provided extraordinary service to their com-munity, their industry and their Realtor associa-tion.

More than 8,100 employees of KeyCorp nation-wide recently participated in the company’s 20th annual day of volunteer community service. Key staff spent the afternoon volunteering for a wide array of community service projects in neighbor-hoods across the nation. Across Hudson Valley/Metro New York, more than 220 employees vol-unteered at 29 community organizations.

Papa Johns in Middletown is offering any piz-za, any toppings, any crust, any size – for only $10. Visit the coupon section of the Chamber website (www.orangeny.com) for a special offer from Papa Johns. Call 326-5050 to place an or-der. They’re located at Wallkill Plaza, Route 211 East, Middletown.

Bouncing Charlie’s Playhouse in New Wind-sor is open seven days. They have a VIP Club Card. Come in and play nine times and the 10th visit is free. Bouncing Charlie’s welcomes walk-ins every day. You don’t need a reservation. Noth-ing to do? Rainy day? Bring the kids to Bouncing Charlie’s for clean, safe fun. Visit www.bounc-ingcharliesplayhouse.com.

William Quackenbush, Managing Director of Advent Valuation Advisors, L.L.C., is a con-tributing author to “Guide to Fair Value under

IFRS,” recently published by John Wiley and Sons, Inc. Quackenbush’s chapter is entitled “Strategy and Benchmarking,” focusing on mea-suring and evaluating a company’s business strat-egy and financial performance as a basis of as-sessing risk and value. For more information, visit www.adventadvisors.com.

Steven DeSalvo of Kingston has joined Empire State Bank as Assistant Vice President, Insur-ance Services Manager. He will be introducing additional financial services to assist insurance agencies and businesses. For more information, call 561-0003 or visit www.esbna.com.

Cumulus Media, Inc. has named Stuart Gor-lick Vice President of Sales and Mary L. Rid-ings Orange County Sales Manager for the Cu-mulus Media-Hudson Valley’s 10-station cluster. The stations include WPDH/WPDA, WRRV/WRRB, WCZX, WKXP/WZAD, WEOK/WALL and WKNY. With 17 years of sales man-agement experience, Gorlick most recently was Group Sales Manager for Cox Radio-Connecti-cut. Ridings has more than 18 years in local me-dia sales experience. She is a former member of the Board of the Orange County Chamber. For more information, visit www.cumulus.com.

Honeymoons.com has voted the 911 Medical ID Family Card the No. 1 item to carry with you. Since most people traveling are not likely to be near their primary care physicians, the card lets you easily take all of your necessary health information with you. Card holds up to 10 fam-ily members for one price. For more informa-tion, call Gerson Levitas at 343-0049 or visit www.911medicalidorangecountyny.com.

The Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce has unveiled a new website, with support from WVT Communications. New tools enable members to post events, as well as sales and coupons. Visit www.warwickcc.com. Call 986-2720.

There is still time to register for summer camp at The Learning Experience at Monroe. They have special visitors coming all summer, includ-ing a magician, an interactive story teller, “Out-ragehisss Pets,” dance workshop, Zev Haber & Pearl Observatory. Call 782-1225 to register.

Workers from the non-profit Mid-Hudson Workshop for the Disabled provided almost 700 hours of sub-assembly labor for the Walk-way Over the Hudson’s cutting-edge technology LED lighting systems. Over 82,000 individual LEDs comprise the full 85% energy-saving, 24 volt DC systems illuminating the bridge’s 1.25 mile path. MHW tackles tasks across indus-tries including mechanical and electrical assem-bly, light manufacturing and fabrication, product fulfillment, labeling, inventory and more. For in-formation, contact Bill DelTosta at 471-3820 or visit www.midhudsonworkshop.org.

More than 500 children and adults participated in Inspire’s recent 60th anniversary celebration at Thomas Bull Memorial Park. The event was the culmination of the organization’s yearlong celebration of 60 years of service to individuals with disabilities in Orange County. More infor-mation is available at www.inspirecp.org.

Quality Environmental Solutions & Technol-ogies, Inc. in Wappingers Falls has received ac-creditation from the US EPA to offer the Ren-ovator-Initial Course for individuals to obtain certification to conduct renovation, repair and painting activities affecting lead-based paint pursuant to Section 402 of the Toxic Substanc-es Control Act (15USC 2682). The EPA’s new lead-based Renovation, Repair and Painting rule requires that any projects that disturb lead-based paint in homes, child care facilities or schools, built before 1978, must be performed by a trained or certified renovator. QuEST’s comprehensive environmental health and safety (EH&S) train-ing programs are designed for the adult learner. The company provides EH&S and OSHA tech-

nical consulting, testing and training services to utilities, local construction trade unions, school districts, contractors and commercial-industrial clients. For information, call 298-6031 or visit www.qualityenv.com.

The Ruby Group, a development, construction management and consulting company based in Goshen, recently completed installation of mod-ular housing at Sullivan County Community College in Loch Sheldrake. The housing will be ready for students in the fall semester. The 11,100 square foot building has three adjoining residences and is comprised of 18 modules. The housing will meet or exceed Leadership in Ener-gy and Environmental Design (LEED), Energy Star and National Green Building Standards for energy efficiency and environmental sensitivity. For more information, visit www.rubygrp.com or call 651-3800.

M&T Bank recently presented the Orange County Rape Crisis Program of the Mental Health Association in Orange County with a check for $2,000. The bank supports a range of civic, cultural, health and human service organi-zations with grants, employee volunteerism and in-kind services. The Rape Crisis Program offers 24-hour intervention, telephone counseling, in-formation and referrals.

The Ramapo Catskill Library System is en-couraging all children and teens to participate in the New York State Library’s statewide sum-mer reading programs. This year’s theme, “Make a Splash - Read!” encourages children to visit li-braries and discover their own creative abilities. Area teens are also invited to “Make Waves @ Your Library.” In addition to onsite local library programs, a summer reading website at www.summerreadingnys.org, provides additional ac-tivities, booklists and tips for parents. For local library information, visit www.rcls.org.

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Experience the wonders of Tuscany – Rome, Florence, Siena, Assisi, San Gimignano and much more – on a special Chamber-sponsored trip next year. From March 31 through April 9, 2011, you can be part of an unforgettable tour

through some of the most beautiful scenery and culturally significant places in the world. The cost of $2,839 per person double occupancy includes round trip international airfare, trans-portation to and from a NY metro airport, top-

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Accounting/Consulting firm O’Connor Davies Munns & Dobbins, LLP recently cut the ribbon to open a new branch office in New Windsor. Pictured (from left) are: Partner Steve Walters, Partner Christopher McCarthy, Partner Dean Hottle, Partner Thomas Kennedy, Chamber President Dr. John A. D’Ambrosio, NYS Senator Bill Larkin, Partner Nick DeSantis and Partner Domenick Consolo. More information is available at www.ODMD.com .

Plan now to join us for our annual “End of Summer” Mixer, Thursday, August 26 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Torches on the Hudson. What bet-ter way to wind down from work and wind up the summer at this jewel on the Newburgh Waterfront? We’ll have complimentary hors d’oeuvres, cash bar and the best networking in town. The mixer will be sponsored by our friends at Reliable Cleaning.

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Hudson Valley Investment Advisors, L.L.C.Hudson Valley Kitchen DesignHudson Valley TelephoneInteriors by Decorating DeniWirelessJack Frost Heating & Cooling Mechanical, L.L.C.Jackets By JoAnneJanis Errichetti, Attorney at LawJB Grafix Custom Painting, Inc.John Herbert CompanyJones Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & ElectricJoseph Marchese Plumbing & HeatingKevin Moore BuildersKey BankKey Interiors Acoustical, L.L.C.Lanc & Tully Engineering and Surveying, P.C.Laurie Conti DesignLaw Office of Thomas J. Murphy & Associates, P.L.L.C.Learning Land DaycareLevitan, Yegidis, & Associates, L.L.P., C.P.A.’sLock Around The ClockLoughran’s Restaurant/LoungeMake A Wish Foundation of the Hudson Valley, Inc.Mama Theresa’s Italian SpecialtiesMarge Fleck Professional AdvisorsMazzella & SonsMcAleer & AssociatesMHR International, L.L.C.Midas Auto Service ExpertsMidas Auto Service ExpertsMidas Auto Service ExpertsMid Hudson Neon Signs, L.L.C.Minuta Architecture, P.L.L.C.Monroe TaxiMountainville Manor, Inc.Napp Electric Contractor Co., Inc.National Multiple Sclerosis Society Southern NY ChapterNew Horizons Asset Management Group, L.L.C.New York Business Development Corp.Northern Metropolitan Hospital AssociationO.S.C.E.A.N.Occupations, Inc.OMNI Medical Care; Glen S. Kay, M.D., P.C.Orange County Community CollegeOrange County Golf Carts, Inc.Orange County Trust CompanyOtisville ChiropracticOxyMagic, The “Greener” Floor, Upholstery & Carpet CleanerPacos ConstructionParse3Paul Congelosi Trailer SalesPhysical Therapy & WellnessPort Answer

Post Material Handling, Inc.Prestige Physicians ServicesPrima Pizza Cafe & ShippingPrimavera Design & IllustrationQuick ChekQuilters Attic Sewing CenterRamapo Catskill Library SystemRaynor Overhead DoorRider, Weiner & Frankel, P.C.Rieger Homes, Inc.RoadLoK SecurityRockland Graduate Campus, Long Island UniversityRonald S. Kossar, Esq.Royal T Title Agency, Inc.RT Discount MarketRytech of Mid Hudson DBA WDNY, L.L.C.Sacred Heart ChurchScoopie Doo Dog Waste RemovalScotchtown ChiropracticSextant FinancialSoftware Design Services, L.L.C.Spencers Financial Services, Inc.Stewart’s ShopsSuperior Surfacing Systems, Ltd.Tarantella’s Pizza Alley

Taylor Recycling Facility, L.L.C.TD BankTH Remodeling & Renovations, Inc.The Pet Barber, Mobile Grooming SpaThe Union House InnThompson Ridge GardensTracking Systems, Inc.Trudeau I, L.L.C.Turner Miller GroupVee Joe Operating Co., Inc.Verizon WirelessWallace IT ServicesWashingtonville Pediatrics, P.C.Weir’s Ice CreamWellspringWillie Carter Golf CenterWinding Hills Golf Club & RestaurantWoodard’s Concrete Products, Inc.Yankee Propane, Inc.Yobo Oriental RestaurantYoungsville Custom Kitchens


The Orange County Land Trust Annual Benefit Reception, held recently at the Falkirk Estate and Country Club, attracted nearly 250 people and raised almost $70,000 for land protection in Or-ange County. Pictured at the celebration are (from left): Jim Delaune, OCLT Executive Director; Barbara “Charlie” Murphy, Vice President, Pattern for Progress; Ed Diana, Orange County Execu-tive; and Dr. John D’Ambrosio, President, OC Chamber of Commerce.

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

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After graduating from Harvard College and Harvard Law School in 1974, Schumer ran for the New York State Assembly, becoming, at 23, the youngest member of the State Legislature since Theodore Roose-velt. In 1980, at 29, he won the seat in the 9th Congressional District, which he represented for 18 years. In 1998, Schumer was elected to the U.S. Senate; he became New York’s senior senator when Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan retired in 2000.

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

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

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

Hudson Valley Building & Construction Trades Council * Key Bank * Laborers’ Local 17, LECET * Marshall & Sterling Insurance * Orange & Rockland Utilities,

Inc. * Port Authority of NY & NJ * SB Credit Card Services * Taylor Biomass Energy, L.L.C. * TD Bank *

Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Weddell * Walden Savings Bank

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

Friday, July 16, 2010 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

G.W.’s American Burgers 78 Brookside Avenue, Chester

For $10, you’ll get a grilled-to-order burger, all your favorite toppings and the beer of your

choice. Whether you’re dressed up from a day at the office, dressed down because it’s Friday, or fresh off the

construction site, you should join us for an evening of food, networking and some old-fashioned end-of-the-week fun.

‘Come as You Are’ Burgers ‘ n Beer

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. “Come as You Are” Burgers ’n Beer Mixer — July 16, 2010 $10 for a burger and the beer of your choice Name (s) Company Address Phone No. of reservations:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at the

Harness Racing Museum 240 Main Street, Goshen

7:00-9:00 a.m.

$20 members $40 non-members

Continental breakfast

Advance payment is required. No walk-ins or payments at the door.

Business Networking Blast

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

is for you!

You will sit with 16 to 24 non-competing business people and talk with them a little bit

about your business and what you do. If you are looking for more contacts,

relationships and referrals, this is the event for you! Mark your calendar now.

Registration will begin at 6:45 a.m. The program will start promptly at 7:15.

Sponsor:

Please return this form to the Orange County Chamber of Commerce, 30 Scott’s Corners Drive, Montgomery, NY 12549 or fax to 457-8799. For information, call Roseann at 457-9700 or e-mail [email protected]. Business Networking Blast—July 20, 2010

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Reservations not honored will be billed. Please 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 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

2010 Chamber Award Nomination Form

The Orange County Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the following awards:

Large Business of the Year (50+ employees) Medium Business of the Year (10-49 employees) Small Business of the Year (1-9 employees) Start-up Business of the Year (in business fewer than two years) Not-for-profit Enterprise of the Year Green Business of the Year

Businesses that not only comply with environmental regulations, but go out of their way to take measures to help improve the environment

The criteria for all of the awards are:

• Member of the Orange County Chamber of Commerce • Locally owned • Demonstrated commitment to community • For-profit business (except for not-for-profit category) • Contributions to economy of the area • Minimum of two years in existence (except for Start-up Business)

Nominations should be made by completing the form below and on the reverse. Please mail, fax or bring to Roseann Bouzakis at the Chamber office (30 Scott’s Corners Drive, Montgomery, NY 12549 ~ Fax (845) 457-8799). Nominees MUST be Orange County Chamber of Commerce members. The deadline for submitting nominations is July 23, 2010. Self-nominations are encouraged. Name of Business Principal Officer Address Phone Fax E-Mail Nomination is for: Large Business of the Year Start-up Business of the Year Medium Business of the Year Not-for-profit Enterprise of the Year

Small Business of the Year Green Business of the Year Submitted by Company Phone Fax E-mail Please see reverse for remainder of nomination form →


2010 Orange County Chamber Awards Reasons for Nomination

COMPANY/ORGANIZATION PROFILE Include number of employees, major products and services, brief history and organizational goals. COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY Describe major community activities in which the company and/or its employees have been involved. IF NOMINATION IS FOR GREEN BUSINESS, SPECIFY HOW COMPANY HAS GONE “ABOVE AND BEYOND” TO HELP THE ENVIRONMENT. WHY DOES THIS COMPANY/ORGANIZATION DESERVE A CHAMBER AWARD? INFORMATION ON PERSON TO CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION: NAME Phone E-Mail

Business Mixer & Summer Reception

Join the Orange County Chamber and

Inspire for an outdoor reception on the Hudson River.

Thursday July 29

5:30 - 7:30 pm Hors d’oeuvres

Cash Bar Torches on the Hudson

120 Front Street Newburgh, NY 12550

Kindly RSVP by July 23 to (845)294-7300 x233

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Thursday, gust 19, 201

The Fountains, Middletown 7:27-9:00 a.m.

Reserve with Orange County Chamber of Commerce 457-9700 ~ www.orangeny.com ~ [email protected]

Diagnosed at 14 with dyslexia and Attention Deficit Disorder and told not to expect much from school or life, Poughkeepsie native Dave Farrow was motivated to overcome these challenges by developing special techniques to enhance his memory.

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

45) 457-8799

Join us for a Chamber-style

send-off of summer

at the incredible Torches on the Hudson on the beautiful

Newburgh Waterfront

Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and cash bar. In addition to great food, there will be prizes and fantastic networking opportunities, plus spectacular views of the Hudson River and beyond.

Thursday, August 26, 2010

5:30-7:30 p.m. Torches on the Hudson

120 Front Street Newburgh, NY

Co-hosted by the Young Professionals of Orange County

End-of-Summer 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. End-of-Summer Mixer — August 26, 2010 Free admission Name (s) Company Address


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

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

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

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

Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Weddell * Walden Savings Bank

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