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| Wednesday, August 15, 2012 | Category: Contact Breakfast |
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 | Monthly contact breakfast featuring guest speaker Joseph Lhota, MTA Chairman and CEO. Sponsored by: TD Bank Committee: Business Education Committee Non-profit Tables: Trinity Players, Inc., Spectrum Services Foundation, and Premier Cares Foundation |  |
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| from | Wednesday, August 15, 2012 07:30 AM |
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 | Where: | Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel and Conference Center 40 Civic Center Plaza Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 |
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 | 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 |
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 | Contact: | Whitney Bowers 845-454-1700 ext 1000 E-mail: whitney@dcrcoc.org |
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| Wednesday, August 15, 2012 | Category: Special Event - Public |
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| Procurement Seminar with Dutchess County Government |
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 | Dutchess County Executive Marcus Molinaro, in a partnership with the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce, Mid-Hudson Small Business Development Center and the Dutchess County Economic Development Corporation, present the second in a series of events titled "Doing Business with Government" on Wednesday, August 15 immediately following the monthly Contact Breakfast. The event is complimentary for Chamber members and non-members, and will begin at 9 a.m. at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel and Conference Center.
Chamber President and CEO Charlie North will speak, as well as Dutchess County Economic Development Corp., President and CEO Catherine Maloney. Vanessa Primus, from the New York State Small Business Development Center, and representatives from New York State. To reserve your spot, please go to the Chamber’s website at www.dcrcoc.org or call Whitney at 845-454-1700 ext. 1000.
Sponsored by: Integrated Enterprise Solutions, Inc. and Gellert & Klein, P.C. |  |
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| Wednesday, August 15, 2012 | Category: Ribbon Cuttings |
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| Ribbon Cutting - Measured to Fit |
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 | Throw the confetti and release the balloons! Measured To Fit is expanding and moving into a brand new location. Join the Chamber as we celebrate their entrepreneurial spirit and provide a ribbon cutting for them. |  |
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| from | Wednesday, August 15, 2012 04:00 PM |
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 | Where: | Measured to Fit 789 Old Route 9 North, Suite C Wappingers Falls, NY |
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 | Registration: | Click Here |
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 | For more info: | Nancy Amy, Director of Member Services 845-454-1700 x1004 E-mail: nancy@dcrcoc.org |
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| Thursday, August 16, 2012 | Category: Ribbon Cuttings |
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| Ribbon Cutting - Friends of Little Italy Mural |
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 | Please join us to celebrate the unveiling of the "Welcome to Poughkeepsie's Little Italy" mural, which will provide a landmark highlighting the historic Italian neighborhood's colorful and accomplished past.
There will be refreshments courtesy of Caffe Aurora and River District businesses, as well as live music. Come celebrate with us! |  |
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| Friday, August 17, 2012 | Category: Ribbon Cuttings |
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| Ribbon Cutting - M & T Bank |
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 | M & T Bank has completely renovated their branch office in Fishkill. The office features an open concept floor plan, new furniture, a new and improved ATM and a more accessible drive-thru! Please celebrate their new look with them on August 17th at 4 p.m. when they host a Chamber Ribbon Cutting! |  |
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| Monday, August 20, 2012 | Category: Foundation Public |
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| Youth Leadership Informational Session |
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 | The Chamber Foundation announces the "NEW" Youth Leadership program -Parents and Students are encourage to attend this FREE informational session.
Youth Leadership is an innovative, leadership development program designed to develop the academic, social and life skills of area youth. High school students will: experience interactive, online learning. Attend challenging sessions with leaders of local organizations and businesses. Participate in field trips and an overnight tream building retreat. Volunteer with local community service organizations and much much more.... By the end of the program, participants will achieve more self confidence and develop skills and attitudes needed for success in college and life. The program also encourages the development of organizational and problem solving skills.
Through a unique partnership with Marist College Emerging Leaders Program and instructors of Army ROTC at Marist College, the program is open to any student from any school or district within Dutchess County. |  |
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| from | Monday, August 20, 2012 05:30 PM |
| thru | 06:30 PM |
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 | Where: | Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel 40 Civic Center Plaza Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 |
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 | Registration: | Reservations are strongly recommended Free of Charge Parents and Students are encouraged to attend Sign Up |
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 | For more info: | Karolyn Osborne 845.454.1700 ext. 1026 E-mail: karolyn@chamberfdn.org |
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| Wednesday, August 22, 2012 | Category: Business After Hours |
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 | Pre-Business After Hours
Facebook workshop. Members attending should bring their laptops, ipads and extension cords if needed. |  |
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| from | Wednesday, August 22, 2012 03:45 PM |
| thru | 05:00 PM |
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 | Where: | Millbrook Vineyards & Winery 23 Wing Road Millbrook, NY 12545 |
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| Wednesday, August 22, 2012 | Category: Business After Hours |
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| from | Wednesday, August 22, 2012 05:00 PM |
| thru | 07:00 PM |
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 | Where: | Millbrook Vineyards & Winery 23 Wing Road Millbrook, NY 12545 |
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 | Registration: | Complimentary to members, non-members and guests to attend.
Walk-ins for complimentary events such as Business After Hours are strongly discouraged and may not be able to be accommodated due to our need to provide attendee numbers to the venue.
For more information or for help registering online, call: Whitney Bowers 845-454-1700 ext. 1000 Click to Register |
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| Monday, September 03, 2012 | Category: Special Event - Public |
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| Wednesday, September 05, 2012 | Category: Ribbon Cuttings |
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| Ribbon Cutting - Dutchess Outreach, Acts of Kindness site |
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 | Join us in celebrating the Grand Re-Opening of the Acts of Kindness site. This site had been damaged by Hurrincane Irene. By partnering with area human services agencies and organizations, as well as the community, Acts of Kindness provides essential household items to those who can’t afford them on their own. |  |
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| Thursday, September 06, 2012 | Category: Ribbon Cuttings |
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| Ribbon Cutting - Strength For Life |
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 | Please join Strength For Life as they celebrate the 1 year anniversary of their newly expanded personal training studio and to showcase a one of a kind Rotary Neck machine. The celebration will be catered with food and wine. |  |
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| Friday, September 07, 2012 | Category: Ribbon Cuttings |
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| Ribbon Cutting - Germania of Poughkeepsie |
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 | Please come and enjoy Oktoberfest. This event is dedicated to the memory of Jon Wagner, a former Germania president and Town Supervisor of LaGrange. |  |
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| Saturday, September 08, 2012 | Category: Ribbon Cuttings |
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| Ribbon Cutting - Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival |
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 | Don't miss the opportunity to kick off the 11th Annual Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival presented by wineracks.com! CHEERS! |  |
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| from | Saturday, September 08, 2012 11:00 AM |
| thru | 12:00 PM |
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 | Where: | Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival Dutchess County Fairgrounds Rhinebeck, NY |
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 | Registration: | Click Here |
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 | For more info: | Nancy Amy, Director of Member Services 845-454-1700 x1004 E-mail: nancy@dcrcoc.org |
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| Monday, September 10, 2012 | Category: Ribbon Cuttings |
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| Ribbon Cutting - Mike Arteaga's EXPRESS |
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 | Join us with the New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate Mike Arteaga's EXPRESS 10-year anniversary! Reception is from 4 to 6 PM. |  |
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| Wednesday, September 12, 2012 | Category: HVYP Committee |
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| HVYP Office Chair Challenge Fueled by HV Office Furniture |
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 | Fueled By: Hudson Valley Office Furniture Sponsored By: Office Chair Challenge is Fueled By: Hudson Valley Office Furniture; All Sport Health & Fitness ; Complete Benefit Solutions; Dash Lock & Key; Poughkeepsie Nissan; Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel & Conference Center; Foam & Wash Car Wash; Neave Pools ; 92.7/96.9 WRRV - The New Rock Alternative;
Official Clothing Provider: EmbroidMe
Official Caterer: The Chocolate Mousse
40 competitors - 20 teams - 6 challenges - 1 champion. Do you have what it takes to win the Office Chair Challenge?
While seated in their office chair, teams will compete in challenges and accumulate points, all with the goal of advancing to the Grand Championship Obstacle Course and being crowned champion. Spectators will enjoy delicious food and drink, live DJ, raffles, games and much more. Proceeds benefit The Chamber Foundation, Inc. Spectator tickets cost $5.
For complete information and to register your team, visit www.hvyp.org/OCC2012.html. Registration Fee: $60. Includes Challenge t-shirt, complimentary food and drink, team/company banner at event site, listing on Challenge webpage and more!
Questions? eMail hvyp@dcrcoc.org or call 845-454-1700 ext. 1020 |  |
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| Wednesday, September 12, 2012 | Category: Foundation Public |
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| Youth Leadership -Introduction to Leadership |
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 | Introduction to Leadership will provide class participants with the theories, skills and experienes to develop their personal leadership strenghts. |  |
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| from | Wednesday, September 12, 2012 06:30 PM |
| thru | 08:30 PM |
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 | Where: | Marist College Student Center |
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| Thursday, September 13, 2012 | Category: Networking with a Purpose |
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| Networking with a Purpose Workshop - Part 1 |
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| from | Thursday, September 13, 2012 04:00 PM |
| thru | 06:00 PM |
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 | Where: | Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce Large Conference Room One Civic Center Plaza Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 |
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| Thursday, September 13, 2012 | Category: Foundation Public |
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| Leadership Dutchess Kick-Off Cocktail Reception |
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 | The Kick-off Orientation and Reception will give participants the opportunity to come together for an informal introduction to the program and to one another, as well as gain positive reinforcement from fellow alumni. For LD Alumni, it's a great way to reconnect and network while having a great time! |  |
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| from | Thursday, September 13, 2012 05:30 PM |
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 | Where: | Alumnae House at Vassar College 161 College Avenue Poughkeepsie, NY |
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 | Registration: | Includes Hors d'oeuvres, Beer, Wine and Soft Drinks $25 to Attend Register |
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 | For more info: | Whitney Haddard 845.454.1700 ext. 1000 E-mail: whitney@dcrcoc.org |
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| Friday, September 14, 2012 | Category: Ribbon Cuttings |
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| Ribbon Cutting - Poughkeepsie City School District |
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 | Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of the Poughkeepsie City School District's new outdoor athletic complex. The first home football game of the season will follow at 6:30 PM. |  |
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| Saturday, September 15, 2012 | Category: Ribbon Cuttings |
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| Ribbon Cutting - Annual OrCA Festival (HV Dental Arts) |
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 | Come enjoy this music festival and wellness fair! Fun for the whole family including music, raffles, auctions, food, demonstrations, and FREE oral cancer screenings. |  |
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