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Tuesday, May 08, 2012Category: Special Event - Public
IT Seminar
Join us on May 8th for the second part of the IT Seminar Series on Backup, Business Continuity, and Disaster Recovery.   Learn why Backup isn’t good enough and the difference between Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery.  During this seminar you will think about what it means for your business to experience downtime and what the impact can be.  You will learn about the Pros and Cons of different strategies.  You will come away from the seminar with some handy tools to develop a plan that’s appropriate for your business and an appreciation for why it is so critical to have a Plan.

Presented by Eric Gorman of IES, Inc. and Gentian Shero of Shero Designs, Inc.  Sponsored by: IBM

When:  
from  Tuesday, May 08, 2012 09:00 AM
thru  12:00 PM
 
Where:  Client Center at IBM B/710
Poughkeepsie
 
Registration:  Complimentary for Members
Non Members - $10 Fee
Register Here
 
For More Information:  Stephanie
845-454-1700, ext. 1022
E-mail: stephanie@dcrcoc.org
 
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Wednesday, May 09, 2012Category: Ribbon Cuttings
RC - Joseph's Steakhouse
Come out and join Joe Wilson and the Chamber for the Grand Opening of Joseph's Steakhouse in Hyde Park!

When:  
from  Wednesday, May 09, 2012 04:30 PM
thru  05:00 PM
 
Where:  728 Violet Avenue (Route 9G), Hyde Park
 
Registration:  To register:
 
For more info:  Nancy Amy
845-454-1700 x 1004
E-mail: nancy@dcrcoc.org
 
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Thursday, May 10, 2012Category: HVYP Committee
HVYP Education Series: Stress Management
Learn both physical and mental coping strategies for dealing with stress in your everyday life. For more information, eMail hvyp@dcrcoc.org.


Sponsored by: Hudson Valley Renegades

When:  
Thursday, May 10, 2012 05:00 PM
 
Where:  Omega Institute for Holistic Studies
150 Lake Drive
Rhinebeck, NY
 
Registration:  Register Here
 
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Thursday, May 10, 2012Category: Ribbon Cuttings
Ribbon Cutting - Vassar College Sculpture Garden
Come join the Vassar College community and the Chamber as we all celebrate the Grand Opening of Vassar's newly installed sculpture garden! Refreshments will be served!
Over the past year, the garden has been transformed by new pathways, plantings, and seating areas and the number of sculptures in the garden has nearly doubled. This spring, with the completion of the reinstallation, the Sculpture Garden is a delightful and itimate retreat in which to apprciate the diversity of the Art Center's collection.

When:  
from  Thursday, May 10, 2012 06:00 PM
thru  07:00 PM
 
Where:  Vassar College Campus
124 Raymond Avenue
Poughkeepsie 12603
 
Registration:  Register Here
 
For more info:  Nancy Amy
845-454-1700 x 1004
E-mail: nancy@dcrcoc.org
 
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Friday, May 11, 2012Category: Special Event - Public
Dutchess County Employer Resource Breakfast
In partnership with Dutchess County Government and Dutchess County Department of Social Services, we are hosting a complimentary breakfast for business owners and hiring professionals.  Information on current employment tax credit programs, servics, training opportunities, and wages subsidies for employers will be presented.

Featured speakers include:

Marcus J. Molinaro, County Executive, Dutchess County
Robert Allers, Commissioner, County of Dutchess Department of Social Services
Elizabeth R. Berlin, Executive Deputy Commissioner, New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
Martin Selleck, Deputy Veteran's Program Administrator, New York State Department of Labor

When:  
from  Friday, May 11, 2012 07:30 AM
thru  09:00 AM
 
Where:  Rolling Greens at Dutchess Golf and Country Club
2628 South Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Reservations required.  Thank you.
 
Registration:  Register here
 
For more info:  Audra Gerty
845-454-1700 x 1007
E-mail: audra@dcrcoc.org
 
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Friday, May 11, 2012Category: Foundation Public
Leadership Dutchess Session 9 - DC Tour
Leadership Dutchess Class of 2012 will have final session -A Tour of Dutchess County.  Led by MaryKay Vrba, Executive Director of Dutchess County Tourism, the tour will hit some major highlites such as Hudson Valley Fresh, Hareny Tea Company, Maple Crown Farms and Millbrook Winery.

When:  
from  Friday, May 11, 2012 08:00 AM
thru  05:00 PM
 
Where:  Dutchess County
 
For more info:  Karolyn Osborne
845-454-1700 ext. 1026
E-mail: karolyn@chamberfdn.org
 
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012Category: Contact Breakfast
Contact Breakfast
Monthly contact breakfast  
Sponsored by: Sponsored by: Rhinebeck Bank  

Committee: Foundation Committee
Non-profit Tables (maximum of two non-profits, 1/2 table top display each)  Disabled American Veterans,  American Cancer Society & Boy Scouts of America

Educational Scholarships Awarded!

When:  
from  Wednesday, May 16, 2012 07:30 AM
thru  09:00 AM
 
Where:  Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel and Conference Center
40 Civic Center Plaza
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
 
Registration:  $20 per person for members with Advance Reservations ($5 charge if not paid in advance or at the door)
$25 per person for members without advance reservations
$30 per person for Non-Members and guests
All guests are automatically entered to win Think Local First Economic Stimulus Cash Drawing
Pre-Payment PREFERRED (Cash,check or credit card)
Payment at Door Please (will no longer be invoicing): CASH, CHECK, CREDIT AND DEBIT CARDS ACCEPTED.

No-shows will be charged $25 for members and $30 for non-members to offset catering charges.
Advance Reservation
 
Contact:  Whitney Bowers
845-454-1700 ext 1000
E-mail: whitney@dcrcoc.org
 
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012Category: Special Event - Public
Procurement Seminar with Dutchess County Government
Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro invites you to participate in the kickoff of "Doing Business with Government Series"

Dutchess County Economic Development Corporation, Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce and NYS Small Business Development Center

Sponsored by: Gellert & Klein, PC

When:  
from  Wednesday, May 16, 2012 09:00 AM
thru  11:30 AM
 
Where:  Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel & Conference Center
40 Civic Center Plaza
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
 
Registration:  Advance Registration
 
Contact:  Whitney Haddard
845-454-1700, Ext. 1000
E-mail: whitney@dcrcoc.org
 
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Thursday, May 17, 2012Category: SBA Days
SBA Days
Sponsored by: KeyBank

Guest Speaker Ron Goldstein

Topic: About the Small Business Administration and how to secure funding

Complimentary Lunch provided by Lola's cafe

When:  
from  Thursday, May 17, 2012 11:30 AM
thru  01:00 PM
 
Where:  Chamber Office Large Conference Room
1 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 400
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
 
For more info, call:  Whitney
845-454-1700 x1000
E-mail: whitney@dcrcoc.org
 
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Sunday, May 20, 2012Category: Special Event - Public
Vendor Booth Demonstration for Breakfast of Champions
An opportunity for vendors to get tips on how to set up and promote their booth to reflect their business.

When:  
from  Sunday, May 20, 2012 01:00 PM
thru  03:00 PM
 
Where:  Mid-Hudson Civic Center
 
Registration:  Register Here:
 
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Thursday, May 24, 2012Category: Small Business Seminars
What's On Your Marketing Mind?
“What’s On Your Marketing Mind?” will be a panel discussion to review the many forms of marketing available to a business owner. Panelists will also respond to questions provided by Chamber members. If you have a question you’d like to submit please send it to nancy@dcrcoc.org and it will be addressed at the seminar. You are also invited to bring your marketing tools for a complimentary assesment or you may drop them off at the Chamber prior to the seminar.

Chamber members Debbie Gioquindo, Hudson Valley Wine Goddess; Brooke Moore, Brooke Moore Photography; Melissa Calabro, Design By MGC and Renee Bulla, Momentum Advertising will sit on the panel,  along with “Desi” Desmoni, Chamber Membership Director.



Sponsored by: McCabe and Mack, LLP

When:  
from  Thursday, May 24, 2012 07:30 AM
thru  09:00 AM
 
Where:  Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce
One Civic Center Plaza, Suite 400
Poughkeepsie
 
Registration:  Complimentary seminar open to both members and non-members.
Register Here
 
For more info:  Nancy Amy, Director of Member Services
845-454-1700 x 1004
E-mail: nancy@dcrcoc.org
 
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Monday, May 28, 2012Category: Special Event - Public
CHAMBER OFFICES CLOSED
When:  
from  Monday, May 28, 2012 08:30 AM
thru  04:30 PM
 
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Thursday, May 31, 2012Category: Foundation Public
Bon Voyage-Come Fly With Us Cocktail Party
Come Fly With Us is a prize contest in which ticket purchasing participants are eligible to win twelve (12) exclusive prizes, including a trip for two (2) for a five night/six day stay at the beautiful Casa La Lanchita on the island of Vieques, located off of the southcoast of Puetro Rico. The cost of a ticket is just $40, and it will gain you entry into the Bon Voyage cocktail party where the grand prize winner will be announced.

Main Event sponsors: Health Quest and Pines at Poughkeepsie

When:  
from  Thursday, May 31, 2012 05:30 PM
thru  08:30 PM
 
Where:  Dutchess Manor
Route 9D
Beacon, NY  12508
 
For more info:  Karolyn Osborne
845.454.1700 ext. 1026
E-mail: karolyn@chamberfdn.org
 
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Friday, June 01, 2012Category: Green Committee
Electronic Recycling Days - Businesses Only
Recycle your unwanted monitors, printers, keyboards, VCR's, batteries, cell phones, terminals, cables, fax machines, radios, modems, CRT's, telephones, TV's, CPU's, copiers, typewriters and stereo equipment.  (Air conditioners require an additional fee.)

Donations appreciated!  Suggested Donation of $5.00 per carload for the public and $20 for businesses, to benefit The Chamber Foundation, Inc.

Brought to the community by the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce Living Green Committee

Hosted by Dagar Group, Innovative Real Estate Solution

Sponsored by:  Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation

When:  
from  Friday, June 01, 2012 12:00 PM
thru  04:00 PM
 
Where:  Dutchess Mall
450 Route 9
Fishkill, NY 12524

Pre-Registration Required
 
Pre-Register Require:  Bob Travers
E-mail: btravers@advancedrecovery.com
 
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Saturday, June 02, 2012Category: Green Committee
Electronic Recycling Days - Households Only
Recycle your unwanted monitors, printers, keyboards, VCR's, batteries, cell phones, terminals, cables, fax machines, radios, modems, CRT's, telephones, TV's, CPU's, copiers, typewriters and stereo equipment.  (Air conditioners require an additional fee.)

Donations appreciated!  Suggested Donation of $5.00 per carload for the public and $20 for businesses, to benefit The Chamber Foundation, Inc.

Brought to the community by the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce Living Green Committee

Hosted by Dagar Group, Innovative Real Estate Solution

Sponsored by:  Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation

When:  
from  Saturday, June 02, 2012 12:00 PM
thru  04:00 PM
 
Where:  Dutchess Mall
450 Route 9
Fishkill, NY 12524
 
For Info contact:  Bob Travers
E-mail: btravers@advancedrecovery.com
 
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Saturday, June 02, 2012Category: Ribbon Cuttings
Ribbon Cutting and Open House - Leisure Tech
Don't miss Leisure Tech's Open House from 10 am to 4 pm in Hyde Park on June 2, 2012! It's fun for the entire family! Refreshments include hamburgers and hot dogs along with cotton candy and popcorn. A bouncy castle will be there for the kids and a clown will be on hand to make everyone smile!

RIBBON CUTTING will be at 3:30 pm and the POOL GIVE-AWAY will take place promptly at 4 pm. Must be present to win. Thank you to the owners, Eric Castaldo and Mike Martino for planning this fun-filled day for the community!

When:  
from  Saturday, June 02, 2012 03:30 PM
thru  04:00 PM
 
Where:  1300 Route 9G
Hyde Park, NY 12538
 
Registration:  Register here:
 
For more info:  Nancy Amy, Director of Member Services
845-454-1700 x1004
E-mail: nancy@dcrcoc.org
 
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Tuesday, June 05, 2012Category: Ribbon Cuttings
RC - Health Quest Medical Practice & Health Quest Immediate
Join the Chamber as we join Health Quest as they celebrate their new location for Health Quest Medical Practice and Health Quest Immediate Care Center. Delicious hors d'oeuvres and wine will be served.

When:  
from  Tuesday, June 05, 2012 04:00 PM
thru  06:00 PM
 
Where:  1100 Route 55, Lagrangeville
 
Registration:  Register Here:
 
For more info:  Nancy Amy
845-454-1700 x 1004
E-mail: nancy@dcrcoc.org
 
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Thursday, June 07, 2012Category: Ribbon Cuttings
Ribbon Cutting: Pri HaEmek - Bounty of the Valley
Ribbon Cutting to kick off the official opening of Pri HaEmek on the first distribution day.
Pri HaEmek - Bounty of the Valley is a combined effort of the entire Jewish Community (But open to anyone regardless of religious affiliation) and spearheaded by Temple Beth El. The weekly distributions will take place at the jewish Community Center on Thursdays from 4 to 7 pm, June through the 1st week of November.

When:  
from  Thursday, June 07, 2012 04:00 PM
thru  04:30 PM
 
Where:  Jewish Community Center
110 South Grand Avenue
Poughkeepsie, NY
 
Registration:  Register Here:
 
For more info:  Nancy Amy
845-454-1700 x 1004
E-mail: nancy@dcrcoc.org
 
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Thursday, June 07, 2012Category: Foundation Public
Leadership Dutchess Graduation
After nine (9) months of development, training, self inspection and networking; class participants come together for a final Leadership Dutchess event: Graduation.

This is the time that participants can sit back and enjoy the fruits of their labor and be ready to join the 550+ graduates who are active participants in making the Hudson Valley a better place to live, work and raise a family.

Leadership Dutchess will also present the 2012 Distinguished Alumni Award to an individual who continues to demonstrate personal and professional achievement and undisputed community service to the residents of the Hudson River Valley.  



Sponsored by: Health Quest, Inc. ; KeyBank and Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Weddell

When:  
from  Thursday, June 07, 2012 05:00 PM
thru  08:30 PM
 
Where:  Villa Borghese
70 Widmer Road
Wappingers Falls, NY  12590
 
Registration:  $50 per person
Includes Food, Beer, Wine and Soft Drinks
Register Here:
 
For more info:  Karolyn Osborne
845.454.1700 ext. 1026
E-mail: karolyn@chamberfdn.org
 
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Thursday, June 07, 2012Category: Ribbon Cuttings
Ribbon Cutting - Rhinebeck Bank, Fishkill Branch
The Chamber is delighted to participate in the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for the newest Rhinebeck Bank branch in Fishkill, NY. Kevin Bennett, the bank's manager, is a Mid-Hudson valley native who is looking forward to being an integral part of the Fishkill community.

Please call to confirm your attendance at the opening of Rhinebeck Bank's 11th branch and to welcome them to the Fishkill community. Refreshments will be provided by The Roundhouse at Beacon Falls.

When:  
from  Thursday, June 07, 2012 05:30 PM
thru  07:00 PM
 
Where:  Rhinebeck Bank
1022 Main Street
Fishkill, NY
 
Registration:  Click Here:
 
For more info:  Nancy Amy, Director of Member Services
845-454-1700 x1004
E-mail: nancy@dcrcoc.org
 
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