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THE ORANGE COUNTY CHAMBER
A COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS PERSPECTIVEFEB/MARCH 2015
MAKING IT IN O.C.CDT Travel has been planning great adventures for more than two decades. Read all about this and a host of other great local member businesses on pages 12 and 13.
NETWORK ITOur annual Buy Local Showcase is now FAMILY FUN DAY TOO! There’ll be something for everyone at this year’s event on March 28 at the Galleria in Middletown. Check out all this and all the other great events on page 22.
BUSINESS INSIDER
GROW /EXPAND
TREND/ INNOVATE
INORANGE
Buy Orange. Build Orange. Give Orange. Preserve Orange.
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HELPING ORANGE’S FUTUREORANGEPULSEHudson Valley Builders & Remodelers Assoc. Page 5
Business Watch is now on
Facebook & Twitter
The Orange Chamber Referral Network is Live! 4
A Word From Our YPs 6
Thanks to Corporate Partners 6
Paradise Energy Solutions Ribbon Cutting 8
Foam ‘n Wash Ribbon Cutting 9
Making it in OC 12 Awards & Recognition 14 Notable People 14 New Chamber Members 16
Nothing Changes If Nothing Changes 21
Network Launched To Help Local Farmers 18
Become Part of Something Special: The 35th Classic 10K 19 Events Calendar 22 Committee Meetings 23
Conservation Is Not Only Good Business – It Is Good FOR BusinessBy EllEn DalEy
More than 20 years ago, the Orange County Land Trust was formed to preserve the county’s rural character and natural beauty. Who would have thought that, in addition to enhancing the county’s quality of life, business and the economy would benefit as well?
Lisa-Ann Weisbrod, the Land Trust’s Development Director, deftly demonstrated that “Conservation is not only good business – it is good FOR business” as the guest speaker at the Chamber’s December Membership Breakfast.
Since 1993, the OCLT has helped protect about 5,000 acres of land, including 12 working farms. In conjunction with private landowners, local and state governments, and other conservation organizations, the Land Trust works to ensure that the county’s natural, rural and agricultural heritage remains for future generations. Orange County has long been on the forefront of conservation. It was the first county in the state to adopt an agricultural and farmland protection plan in 1996 and, in 2004, adopted an Open Space plan.
“In the national, state and regional arenas,” said Lisa, “the Orange County Land Trust champions the preservation of open space and natural resources through public advocacy. We support and assist local municipalities and involved residents working to strike the right balance between protection and growth.” The OCLT is accredited by the Land Trust
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OFFICERSTom Sullivan | Chairman of the Board President/Owner, Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush, Inc., Funeral Homes
Ralph Martucci | Chair-Elect Director of Business Development, M&R Energy Resources Corp.
Mike Turturro | First Vice Chairman Partner, Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Weddell, LLP, CPAs
Josh Sommers | Second Vice Chairman President, Focus Media, Inc.
Maj. Kathleen Sileno | Secretary Chief of Staff, 105th Airlift Wing
Charlie Milich | Treasurer/Immediate Past Chairman President, The RAL Supply Group, Inc.
William Sivillo | At Large President, Captain’s Club Cruises & Tours
Sharon B. Warantz | At Large President, Jellybean Promotions
John J. McDermott, III, | To Rest Is To Rust Member President, 17K Property Group
Lynn Allen Cione | President Orange County Chamber of Commerce
BOARD OF DIRECTORSPeter Berman CEO, The Ruby Group
Bob Brisman Owner, West Point Tours
Renee Bulla Vice President, Client Services Momentum Advertising and Design
Tony Costa Chairman, Empire State Bank
Bob Defelice General Manager, Fox Radio
Frank Giordano, III Partner, Judelson, Giordano & Siegel, CPA, PC
Lisa Gubernick Business Banking Team Leader, M&T Bank
Edison Guzman President, A&E Advertising and Web Design
Paul Halayko President, Newburgh Brewing Company
Ed Harrison General Manager, Stewart International Airport
Johann Huleatt Outreach Director, Community Products, LLC
Dr. Michelle Koury Chief Operating Officer, Crystal Run Healthcare
Eric Maldonado Partner,Verizon Wireless Zone
Marcel Martino President, Inspire
Melissa McCoy Chief Advancement Officer, Abilities First, Inc.
Joann Menendez Vice President of Marketing Walden Savings Bank
Linda Muller President & CEO, Greater Hudson Valley Family Health Center
Deborah Patterson Economic Development Director, Orange & Rockland Utilities
Dr. William Richards President, SUNY Orange
Greg Schloemer President, DocuWare
Jean Sexton Branch Manager, Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union
Antonio Vinciguerra Vice President, TD Bank
Scott Wohl Executive Officer, Hudson Valley Builders & Remodelers Assoc.
CHAMBER COUNSELGlen L. Heller Drake, Loeb, PLLC, Attorneys at Law
EMERITUS BOARD MEMBERSDr. Arthur C. Anthonisen
Thomas C. DeBenedictus
F. Edward Devitt
Katharine Fitzgerald
Thomas F. Gibney
Patricia Gilchrest
Stewart P. Glenn
Robert Heiferman
Louis Heimbach
Donna Johnson-Klonsky
Woody Levitan
Anthony Martine
Carole S. McDermott
Marsh H. Merrill
Ralph L. Mills
Dr. Kunwar Nagpal
Peter Polhamus
Dreena Pross
Milton Ritter
Robert W. Scherreik
A. Alan Seidman
James P. Smith, Jr.
William F. Vacca
Jill M. Varricchio
BUSINESS INSIDER
President’s Message We’re on the air….you can be too!
I’m thrilled to let everyone know that, thanks to our Media Partners, we have unprecedented new opportunities to get the word out about the Chamber and our members.
These radio stations are providing the Chamber with thousands of dollars in air time, broadcasting our Public Service Announcements, featuring members and staff on morning drive time shows, and giving us our own programs on their stations:
Fox/WGNY Radio – is continuing its monthly broadcast of “Let’s Talk Orange County Chamber Business,” hosted by Bob DeFelice and myself.
WTBQ Radio – has given us a live, weekly program, currently titled “Orange Chamber Radio Network,” which airs from 12:00-1:00 p.m. every Friday.
Town Square Media – airs a 30-minute taped program once a month, during which I interview a Chamber member(s).
Radio Woodstock – taped and produced our first 30-second PSA of the year and provided it in a format that we shared with all our other radio partners.
Neversink Media Group, Thunder 102 and Watermark Communications will also air our PSAs, as well as provide air time as needed in their various markets.
So please, if you would like to join us on the radio, please contact me or Ellen Daley at the Chamber (845-457-9700, [email protected] or [email protected]). Watch the website (www.orangeny.com) and our Facebook page for more info about program dates, times and guests. And thank you to all our radio partners for making it possible for us to offer this fabulous member benefit!
Lynn Allen Cione, President
Director of Events, Andrea Baer (left) and President Lynn Allen Cione.
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CHAMBER STAFF
Lynn Allen Cione, President [email protected]
Ellen Daley, Vice President, Communications [email protected]
Adrianna Andrade, Director of Finance [email protected]
Andrea Baer, Director of Events [email protected]
Cheryl Cohen Director of Membership Investment [email protected]
Wendy Melick Director of Information Technology [email protected]
Valerie Gross Membership Services Coordinator [email protected]
Arlean Veve Executive Administrative Assistant [email protected]
Publication of the Orange County Chamber of Commerce © Copyright 2013 The Orange County Chamber Business Watch is not responsible for typographical errors, mistakes or misprints. All advertising, including photographs are the property of Niki Jones Agency, Inc and not that of the advertiser. The advertiser has purchased rights of reproduction in the Orange County Chamber Business Watch and does not have the right to reproduce ads in any other place or publication without written permission from the publisher. The Orange County Chamber Business Watch reserves the rights to exercise its discretion in the selection of advertisement.
Publisher Niki Jones Agency, Inc. 845.856.1266 • [email protected] 39 Front Street • Port Jervis, New York 12771
Editor Ellen Daley 845.457.9700 • [email protected] 30 Scott’s Corners Drive Montgomery, NY 12549
Advertising Sales 845.754.2356 • [email protected] 39 Front Street • Port Jervis, New York 12771
OCCC Logo Design AJ Ross Creative Media
Pillars of the Community AwardsThe Orange County Chamber Board of Directors was very well-represented at the 15th Annual Pillars of the Community Awards, presented by the Greater Hudson Valley Family Health Center. From left are: Sharon Warantz (Jellybean Promotions), who received the Award for Lifetime Achievement; Linda Muller, President and CEO of GHVFHC; Josh Sommers (Focus Media) and Johann Huleatt (Bruderhof Communities), both of whom accepted Outstanding Community Service Awards. All four serve on the Chamber Board.
CorrectionIn the previous issue of the Orange County Chamber of Commerce Business Watch publication, photo credits for John Kidd, Tom Leek and Sharon “Jellybean” Warantz, were inadvertently omitted. We sincerely apologize for this oversite.
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The Orange Chamber Referral Network is LIVE!
When we think of networking at the Orange County Chamber, mixers, luncheons, breakfasts, committee meetings and business expositions usually come to mind. But a frequently overlooked aspect of networking within the Chamber is the connectivity the Chamber offers.
As one of the largest organizations of its kind in the state of New York, the Orange Chamber acts as a conduit of information, resources and opportunities between and among all facets of our local community. Chamber members look to the Chamber staff for guidance on a wide array of business matters and for introductions to other members that could develop into strategic partnerships, key clients or invaluable advisors. Consumers know that the Orange Chamber is a source of high quality local providers for just about any product or service they may need.
The Orange Chamber is on the short list for nearly any entrepreneur looking to open or expand a business, and the Chamber is actively engaged and a vested partner in local economic development efforts. In short, the Orange Chamber has a unique understanding of the local marketplace, making it a hotbed for emerging opportunities for its members.
With this in mind, the Orange County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the launch of the Orange Chamber Referral Network. While giving referrals and making introductions is nothing new to the Chamber staff, how we handle this important function and the potential impact for members is all new.
Orange Chamber members in good standing can create a FREE Company Profile that may include: • Basic contact info • Logo • Link to company website • Brief (200-word) description • List of organizations your company belongs to or causes it supports • Money-saving coupons • Classified ads • Employment ads • Business credentials • Social media links • Testimonials from colleagues/customers
Now, any time your company is referred by the Orange Chamber, this powerful resource of company information will be included in the referral! Your company profile can be further expanded to include customer satisfaction surveys, a list of trusted colleagues/referral partners that recommend your company and a Referral Rewards Program (rewarding consumers for successful referrals that result in new business).
Jim Wagner, president of IntroSTAR, can provide all the details about this exciting new benefit of membership. Contact him at [email protected] to find out how to create a robust, compelling Company Profile.
Networking is all new in 2015 at the Orange County Chamber of Commerce!
New York State Commercial Association of REALTORS® (NYSCAR) Hudson Valley Chapter is hosting its “2015 Annual Commercial Real Estate Conference” on April 1st and 2nd. The keynote speaker for the Conference is Jeremy Cyrier, Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM), Founder and President of MANSARD, and Founder of CreInvestEd, a commercial real estate training company.
Cyrier is one of Banker & Tradesman’s New Leaders of 2009, and one of 85 commercial real estate instructors for the CCIM Institute in Chicago. He currently teaches Financial Analysis and Market Analysis for Commercial Real Estate, and is the 2010 Recipient of the Susan B. Groeneveld Award of Excellence, which is awarded by the CCIM Institute. He also served as President of the New England CCIM Chapter in 2011.
The Real Estate Conference is divided into two days, day one featuring guest speaker, Cyrier, who will instruct the group on the “Financial Analysis Tools Needed for Commercial Real Estate” and key investment fundamentals, and the technology needed to apply these fundamentals to make informed decisions in the market. Day two, million dollar marketing and networking opportunities will feature the renowned cash board, moderated package presentations, marketing presentations and a haves/wants presentation. The marketing session is a fast-paced affair, where brokers present specific properties to the entire group.
The “2015 Annual Commercial Real Estate Conference” takes place at the Hyatt House, located at 100 Westage Business Center Drive, Fishkill, NY.
Register for the two-day event by March 31st online at www.NYSCARHudsonValley.com. The cost to attend the first day of the Conference is $195.00 per attendee for NYSCAR Hudson Valley or $225.00 for non-members; or for day two only, $50.00 for NYSCAR Hudson Valley Members or $75.00 for non-members.
The Hudson Valley Chapter of NYSCAR is dedicated to serving commercial real estate interest throughout the region. Chartered in 1995 as an organization to provide commercial real estate professionals with education and networking opportunities, NYSCAR prides itself on its ability to “bring commercial practitioners together,” enhancing the ever growing membership’s success in completing transactions.
Please visit the Chamber website, www.orangeny.com, for member realtors.
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OrangE PulsE Hudson Valley Builders & Remodelers Association
Originally founded as the Builders Association of the Hudson Valley in 1952, the HVBRA was formed when a small group of businessmen involved in the construction industry decided to meet and share their knowledge and experiences.
The BAHV was incorporated in the mid-1960s and has grown from that handful of leaders to an association of nearly 300 builder and associate members representing thousands of industry professionals throughout the Hudson Valley and Westchester.
Being advocates for ownership, the association purchased an 1,100 SF building in Newburgh in 1989 that was totally renovated through the generosity and talents of BAHV members and served as the organization’s headquarters for 15 years.
As the association grew and the Board wanted to expand services and educational opportunities for members, the office in Newburgh was sold to help finance the purchase of a 4,000 SF building in New Windsor. Again, the existing building needed a total makeover, which was a challenge accepted by BAHV leadership and members. The renovation, which included a 2,000 SF addition housing conference/training rooms was completed in 2005. The generous support of many HVBRA members is visible throughout the building.
In 2014 the newly renamed Hudson Valley Builders and Remodelers Association became the only regional association in North America to enjoy an affiliation with both the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI).
Community service is a vital part of the HVBRA’s mission. The organization’s members – builders, remodelers, developers and associates – volunteer with local fire departments, ambulance corps, church, school and youth athletic groups. Over the years, the association has participated in scores of community service efforts: building handicap ramps, gazebos for daycare centers, storage garages to house bicycles, and much more. For several years, HVBRA has hosted a Habitat for Humanity Builder Blitz – resulting in two houses being built in just five days.
HVBRA Executive Officer Scott Wohl serves on the Orange Chamber’s Board of Directors and also co-chairs the Chamber’s Government Affairs Committee. Much like the Orange Chamber, legislative advocacy is a major focus for the HVBRA. Their Government Affairs Program ensures that their members are continuously updated on changes in state, county and local regulations, as well as upcoming proposals for zoning, land use and planning proposals in each local municipality of their six-county region. HVBRA staff and volunteers are continually engaged in community councils and are regular panel participants in regional planning and issues forums.
The HVBRA believes that: home ownership can and should be within reach of every American family; homes should be well-designed, well-constructed and well-located in attractive communities with educational, recreational, religious and shopping facilities accessible to all.
For more information, call 845-567-6600, email [email protected] or visit www.hvbuilder.com.
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BUSINESS INSIDERThanks TO 2014 COrPOraTE ParTnErs
Our 2015 ParTnErs will
BE annOunCED sOOn DIAMOND PARTNERS:
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SB Merchant Services
PL ATINUM PARTNERS:
Drake, Loeb, PLLC, Attorneys at Law
Greater Hudson Valley Family Health Center
Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Weddell, LLP, CPAs
Walden Savings Bank
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Advance Testing Company
AJ Ross Creative Media
Alteva
Bonura Hospitality Group
Community Products, LLC
DocuWare
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Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union
Judelson, Giordano & Siegel, CPA, PC
M&T Bank
Myles Financial Services
Niki Jones Agency, Inc.
Occupations System of Care
Orange & Rockland Utilities, Inc.
Orange County Trust Company
Orange Regional Medical Center
Stewart Airport/ The PANYNJ
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Fox Radio Group
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Town Square Media
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A Word from our YPs
Hello! I’m Nick Nappo and I’m the Marketing Director for Myles Wealth Management in Florida. Since January 1, however, I’m the new Co-Chair of the Orange County Chamber Young Professionals. Along with Kristin Tamburo, the other Co-Chair of the YPs, we’re one of the most active committees within the Chamber, and for good reason - we always have a bunch of great activities going on. And as we head out of a successful 2014, 2015 promises to be no exception.
The Young Professionals are a group of young people ages 21-40 who work for members of the Orange County Chamber of Commerce and meet to discuss ways in which they can contribute to the business community in Orange County by connecting with its members, sharing their talents and expertise with other businesspeople and contributing to other organizations that seek to improve the quality of life in the area.
Our group is centered around three core principles: networking, community service and professional development. If you’ve been involved with the Chamber for some time, it shouldn’t be news that the Young Professionals’ mixers, which happen four or five times a year, are some of the most highly-attended networking events the Chamber offers. Attendance at our mixers usually falls between 100 and175 people, and sometimes can be greater than 200. The first mixer I went to a couple years ago was a YP mixer at Torches in Newburgh. The place was so packed, I could barely move! But that’s what the Young Professionals are all about. We want to form relationships with as many people as possible who work with us in the business community, and see how we can help each other in our professional lives. In turn, that’s what makes a YP mixer such a hot event - constant networking, great food and drink, and just a great time overall.
The mixers also provide a sense of the professional development aspect of our group. Not to sound too cliché, but as young people are the future of this country, it’s important for us to consistently enhance our work experiences with opportunities for growth. An element of this philosophy we instituted last year was dedicating a portion of our monthly meetings to a guest speaker who would talk about a given topic on business. So far at our meetings, we’ve discussed networking tips, ideas for sales generation and integrated marketing. This year we’re already looking to include speakers who will talk about personal branding, social media law, community involvement and other topics to be announced. We always advertise our speakers to the Chamber community, so if you’d like to learn more about whatever the topic is for that month, feel free to stop by!
Our third principle is community service. A few years ago, we purchased a stretch of Route 17K in front of the Chamber building in Montgomery as part of the Adopt-a-Highway program. At least two days a year, you’ll find YPs on the side of the highway, picking up garbage (and other interesting artifacts). We’ve also completed and will complete community service projects with organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, Food Bank of the Hudson Valley, Safe Homes of Orange County and the Orange County Youth Bureau. We’ll look to partner with other established community organizations over the next year in order to not only increase our visibility around the region, but more important, to give back to the communities in which we work and live.
If you’re interested in learning more about the Young Professionals, please email me at [email protected], and also like the YPs on Facebook. Feel free to stop by one of our meetings on the second Friday of every month. Our meetings are generally held at the Chamber building, but sometimes we meet at other locations, so keep your eyes open for the details.
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Paradise Energy Solutions Ribbon CuttingParadise Energy Solutions recently celebrated the ribbon cutting at its new location at the Orange County Business Accelerator on the grounds of Stewart Airport. Pictured from left are: Lynn Allen Cione, President of the Orange Chamber; NYS Sen. Bill Larkin; Paradise Energy’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing Bill Morgan; James Petro, President of the Accelerator; Accelerator VP Brian Gates; and Joe Zietz, President of Paradise Energy Solutions.
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Foam ‘n Wash Ribbon CuttingCutting the ribbon for the grand re-opening of Foam ‘n Wash at 49 North Plank Road in Newburgh – including a fabulous 24-hour Dog Wash – are Foam ‘n Wash owners (from left) Gary, Todd and Scott Baright. Joining the Barights are Town of Newburgh Supervisor Gil Piaquadio, Orange Chamber staff and Ambassadors, and lots of customers and friends.
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BUY LOCAL SHOwCASE IS NOw FAMILY FUN DAY TOO!On Saturday, March 28, not only will dozens of Chamber businesses be promoting their products and services at the Galleria at Crystal Run in Middletown as part of the Chamber’s 17th annual Buy Local Showcase, there will be fun for the whole family as well!
From Star Wars Stormtroopers (Empire City Garrison 501st Legion - tentative) to NY State Troopers using alcohol and drug impairment goggles (“drunk driving” goggles) to illustrate the dangers of driving while impaired, it’s going to be a very interesting and informative – as well as fun – day for everyone.
The Town of Wallkill Police Department will be doing child safety fingerprinting. CrunchTime Fitness & Dance will be giving demonstrations. Several other surprises are in store as well, but were not yet confirmed at press time. Watch our Facebook page for updates.
The business – and the fun – happens from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Sponsorships – which mean prime location at or near center court – are available and only $450 each. Vendor tables are available as well – at a very affordable at $225 before March 2 and $250 after that date. Also, members in good standing of any local chamber can reserve a table for just $275. Contact Andrea at 845-457-9700 or [email protected].
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MSMC AwardMount Saint Mary College recently honored John F. Rath, Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending at TD Bank, and Carl E. Meyer, President and CEO of The Solar Energy Consortium, with the Joseph A. Bonura Award for Leadership Excellence. Pictured from left are: Dr. Albert J. Gruner, Chairman of the Mount Saint Mary College Board of Trustees; Joseph A. Bonura, businessman and restaurateur; Dr. Anne Carson Daly, President of Mount Saint Mary College; Mr. Meyer and Mr. Rath.
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CDT TR AVE L , Newburgh Serving the Hudson for more than 21 years. Local business professionals who pride themselves on service excellence. 845-562-3160 / [email protected] www.cdttravel.com
S TRE ET WISE TR AN SPORTATION , LLC , S late Hi l l Takes pride in their ability to give clients the treatment they deserve at a price they can afford. Their motto is “Safety, comfort, peace of mind.” Family owned and operated. 845-551-0598 / [email protected] www.streetwisetransportation.com
DR . R AN Y. RUBIN S TE IN , Newburgh Dr. Ran Y. Rubinstein, one of New York’s most respected facial plastic surgeons, has introduced a new state-of-the-art laser hair removal treatment. Cynosure Apogee Elite is designed to achieve superior results and has already proven to be one of the most effective laser hair removal treatments available. 845-863-1772 / www.yourfacemd.com
KEY BANK , Tarr y town Key Bank has expanded customers’ access to surcharge-free ATMs. As a result of a partnership with Cardtronics, there are now 25 KeyBank branded ATMs in Rite Aid stores, and KeyBank customers have access to more than 500 surcharge-free ATMs in additional Rite-Aid stores. KeyBank has 304 ATMs in New York and 1,290 ATMs across the bank. 518-257-8637/ [email protected] www.key.com
E ARTH M IN D WE LLNE S S CE NTE R , E l lenv i l le Goal is to awaken our natural healing powers within through Ki energy, mind/body exercises, breathing and inner awareness. Offering wellness classes, workshops, holistic retreats, as well as outreach for local communities and companies. Located at Honor’s Haven Resort & Spa. 845-210-3143 / [email protected] www.earthmindwellness.com
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Comprehensive financial planning for personal
and professional needs, including asset and income
protection, investment and advisory services, trust
services, education funding, retirement solutions,
estate planning and employee and executive benefits.
845-341-3312 / [email protected]
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AFL AC , Middletown
Certified broker through NY Health Exchange for
individuals and groups. Consult-a-Doc – unlimited
calls with an 800 number covers a family for $6
a month with 24-hour access and prescriptions.
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accidental, cancer, hospital plans, dental, vision and
life insurance.
845-987-6435 / [email protected]
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They treat customers like neighbors, not numbers,
providing straightforward service and support.
PrimeLending ranked number four for purchase
units in 2012 and 2013.
845-476-3654 / [email protected]
www.AngelaDemaris.com
IN SPIRE , Goshen
With new dentists on staff, Inspire Dental is
now accepting new patients. Formerly, the staff
exclusively served adults and children with special
needs, including people with physical, emotional
and mental challenges. However with the help of
new staff members, Dr. Heatrice and Dr. Hyman, the
clinic will now accommodate all individuals.
845-294-8806 / [email protected]
www.inspirecp.org
IN DE PE N DE NT TE LECOM MUNICATION S CORP. , New Windsor Independent Telecommunications Corporation,
an industry leader in lodging and hospitality and
business communications, reports that the company
is seeing a rapid increase in the popularity of
Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) among the region’s
small to mid-sized hotels.
845-561-4440 / info@itc-communications
www.itc-communications.com
OR ANG E REG IONAL M E DICAL CE NTE R , Middletown
Orange Regional Outpatient Counseling Services
recently relocated from 110 Crystal Run Road to
420 East Main Street in Middletown. Services are
available Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00
p.m. and on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
845-333-7800 / www.ormc.org
PE LMO VINEYARDS EVE NTS, Wal lk i l l The greenest vineyard event venue in the Hudson
Valley. Competitive, all-inclusive packages with
everything included for an outdoor event, including
complete commercial kitchen, floored reception,
catering and bridal suite tents and lakeside
amphitheater ceremony site, plus a liquor license.
844-583-3053 / [email protected]
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IN DE PE N DE NT LIV ING WE LLNE S S CE NTE R , Newburgh Located at the Cornerstone Residence, 111 Broadway. Open Monday through Friday 5:30-8:00 p.m., promoting physical and mental wellness, including Zumba, fitness, yoga, tai-chi, nutrition, smoking cessation, weight loss and stress management. Veterans Support Group meets every other Thursday 6:45-7:45 p.m. 845-565-1162 / [email protected] www.myindependentliving.org
ACCE S S: SUPPORTS FOR LIV ING , Middletown Occupations, Inc., Family Empowerment Council, New Dynamics Corp. and Stony Ford Foundation are now Access: Supports for Living. The organizations have supported the Hudson Valley for more than 50 years.
888-750-2266 / [email protected] www.accesssupports.org
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The Ulster Savings Charitable Foundation recently awarded: a $10,000 grant to the HealthAlliance Foundation for equipment purchases; $2,500 grants each to the Good Shepherd Christian School for roof repairs and to the Mill Street Loft for youth outreach; a $5,000 grant to the United Way of Ulster County in support of their “Raising HOPE: Women Mentoring Women to Success” program; and a $5,460 grant to the Poughkeepsie Farm Project in support of educational programming.
St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital has been recognized as a 2013 Top Performer on Key Quality Measures® by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in the United States. SLCH, the Littman Cancer Center and the Mount Saint Mary College athletic department recently joined forces to complete a community service project to help the Newburgh chapter of Bonnie Boxes, an organization that provides care packages for patients undergoing cancer treatment.
Regina Clark’s (Creative Performance Solutions, LLC) latest book “WOW Your Customers or Somebody Else Will” has earned praise from individuals including Eric Perlmutter, Chairman of Allied Beverage Group, who said, “This book is evidence of Regina Clark’s mastery of the key elements that produce a high performance work force to drive company success.” Visit www.reginaclark.com or call 845-294-7089 for information.
The attorneys and staff at Finkelstein & Partners, LLP, one of New York State’s largest personal injury law firms, recently fielded a team for the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event and raised more than $2,400 to support ACS’s fight against breast cancer.
Ameriprise Financial advisors, employees and clients recently came together to help ensure Hudson Valley area families have nutritious meals to share during the holiday season. Organized by Flat Iron Financial Group, 15 people volunteered at The Food Bank of the Hudson Valley to stock food shelves, repackage bulk food items and assemble holiday meal packages.
The Dairy Queen Grill & Chill donated a portion of all sales on a recent Sunday to the local chapter of Wreaths Across America PA0015 at West Point Cemetery. Wreaths Across America is a non-profit organization, whose mission is to “Remember The Fallen, Honor Those Who Serve and Their Families, and Teach Our Children the Value of Freedom.”
The Ruby Group, a Goshen-based project management, general contracting and consulting firm, was recently honored with two Pinnacle Awards from the Hudson Valley Builders and Remodelers Association for its projects throughout the Hudson Valley. The HVBRA is a not-for-profit trade association representing the interests and needs of the building industry in Orange, Dutchess, Putnam, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester counties since 1952.
Hudson Valley DKI recently donated $12,000 to the Orange AHRC Foundation in support of Orange AHRC’s New Windsor preschool for children with developmental delays and disabilities. HV DKI provides restoration services including emergency response, construction services, catastrophe response, contents restoration, environmental services, fire & smoke damage, and water damage repair.
The Trustees of NYSARC Trusts provided Orange AHRC with a $10,000 grant to provide recreational opportunities for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities served within Orange County. The funding benefits more than 200 people who attend Orange
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NOTABLE PEOPLEMICHAEL WASICzKO & MICHAEL BUDRIS 845-486-1481 WWW.CHAZENCOMPANIES.COM The Chazen Companies, a leading provider of engineering, land surveying, planning, environmental and safety consulting, and landscape architecture services, welcomes Michael Wasiczko as Assistant Project Engineer in their Capital District office in Troy and Michael Budris as Senior Project Engineer/Project Manager, also in the Capital District office.
DR. HENRY GREENBLATT & SANDRA MAMIS 845-561-1565 WWW.HORIZONFAMILYMEDICAL.COM Horizon Family Medical Group welcomes Dr. Henry Greenblatt, Dermatologist, to its growing staff of 110 providers in Primary Care and Multi-Specialities. The Group also welcomes Sandra Mamis, Physician Assistant to Dr. Greenblatt.
JOHN M. CAROLA 845-457-7700 WWW.WALDENSAVINGSBANK.COM Walden Savings Bank has announced the addition of John M. Carola as Vice President of Retail Delivery and Marketing. Carola will oversee the bank’s retail branch banking, contact center and marketing program.
FRANCHESKA BORIA RAMOS 845-615-9084 WWW.BBGGADV.COM Francheska Boria Ramos recently joined the leading full-service advertising, marketing and public relations firm BBG&G Advertising and Public Relations as Senior Graphic Designer/Web Developer.
STEPHEN CACKOWSKI 845-495-0123 WWW.4ECOLOGICAL.COM Stephen Cackowski has joined Ecological Analysis in the firm’s Middletown office. He has more than 35 years of experience
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NOTABLE PEOPLEAHRC’s Art Gallery which is located on Route 211 in Middletown, as well as people who attend Creative Arts classes at Orange AHRC’s Campbell Hall facility.
Recently, Bloomberg TV and Fox Business both aired a four-minute show featuring the Thayer Leader Development Group (TLDG) at West Point. The show highlighted Lt. Gen. Buster Hagenbeck (retired Superintendent of West Point), Steve Cannon (CEO, Mercedes Benz USA) and Dr. Karen Kuhla (Executive Director, TLDG). In just over four years, TLDG has trained 14,000 executives from 35 countries and 180 companies.
Orange Regional Medical Center has been recognized as a 2013 Top Performer on Key Quality Measures® by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in the U.S. As part of The Joint Commission’s 2014 annual report, Orange Regional attained and sustained excellence in accountability measure performance for heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia and surgical care and is one of 1,224 hospitals in the U.S. to achieve the 2013 Top Performer distinction.
The Make a Difference Fund was established by the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan to provide grants to local organizations that provide services and programs to children of low-income, disadvantaged or distressed families. The 2014 grant recipients from the fund are Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County, Inc. and United Way of Sullivan County, Inc. Donations to the fund can be made at www.cfosny.org.
In efforts to promote literacy and the love of reading, Walden Savings Bank and Montgomery Montessori School recently announced their stewardship of the second Little Free Library in the Village of Montgomery. As a steward of a Little Free Library, the bank and the school primary will care for the library so that it becomes and continues a long life as a vital, engaging resource for the neighborhood or community.
The 11th annual SUNY Orange Adopt-A-Family campaign was very successful as the college community provided gifts and grocery support for 48 families--a total of 220 individuals--during the recent holiday season. Since 2003, SUNY Orange’s Adopt-A-Family program has helped a total of 2,272 individuals in 643 families.
The ND Pro Media Community Give Back Program Fund has recently awarded over $18,000 to the March of Dimes. The $18,000 grant represents proceeds raised during the Faeries for Babies 2015 Charity Calendar Contest. The Fund is administered by the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan.
Jacobowitz and Gubits recently donated $1,803, or the equivalent of 7,212 pounds of food, to the 2014 Hudson Valley Food Frenzy. Jacobowitz and Gubits is one of many local businesses and organizations that participated in the annual fight against hunger. Their combined efforts resulted in over 14,000 pounds of food donated to the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley, which serves Orange, Ulster, Dutchess, Rockland, Sullivan and Putnam counties.
as an environmental scientist specializing in ESA Phase I site assessments as well as Environmental Construction Monitoring.
FAITH YOUNG 845-567-9000 WWW.VDDW.COM Faith Young, CPA, has joined the accounting firm of Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Weddell as an In-Charge Accountant in the Client Service Department in Newburgh. VDDW also has offices in Middletown, Tarrytown and Wappingers Falls.
RICHARD SHAPIRO 845-291-0011 WWW. MID-HUDSONLAW.COM Richard Shapiro, a Partaner with Blustein, Shapiro, Rich & Barone, LLP, has again received a “Superb” 10 out of 10 rating on Avvo.com. The rating is calculated using a mathematical model that considers a lawyer’s years in practice, disciplinary history, professional achievements and industry recognition.
MICHAEL CAPUTO 845-563-9522 WWW.LAWAMPM.COM Michael Caputo, Chief Financial Officer at Finkelstein & Partners, LLP, one of New York State’s largest personal injury law firms, recently participated in a Mount Saint Mary College forum on “The Dollars and Sense of a Career in Finance,” presented by the College’s School of Business.
DR. JENNIFER K. VAzqUEz-BRYAN, JESSICA GERLACH & ANN WANDERLING 845-333-1000 WWW.ORMC.ORG Dr. Jennifer K. Vazquez-Bryan, a bilingual family medicine physician, has joined Orange Regional Medical Center’s Department of Primary Care. Jessica Gerlach has been appointed Manager of Clinical Research and Oncology Community Outreach for ORMC, and Ann Wanderling has joined the leadership team as Nursing Unit Director of 3 West.
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NOTABLE PEOPLEKERRY DONOVAN 845-561-2948 WWW.DONOVANMEDIASTRATEGIES.COM Donovan Media Strategies has been selected for the 2014 Best of Newburgh Award in the Marketing Consultants category by the Newburgh Award Program. The Newburgh Award Program is an annual program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the Newburgh area.
DR. SHARON VALENCIA & KELLI GASSERT 845-469-2691 WWW.MIDDLETOWNMEDICAL.COM Middletown Medical, the Hudson Valley’s premier provider of healthcare services, announces that Dr. Sharon Valencia, Podiatrist, will now be seeing patients at its Chester Center (78 Brookside Avenue), as well as at its Middletown and Goshen offices. Certified Physician’s Assistant Kelli Gassert has joined Middletown Medical at the Middletown location.
PATRICIA MILLER 866-440-0391 WWW.ULSTERSAVINGS.COM Ulster Financial Group, a subsidiary of Ulster Savings Bank, recently announced the addition of Patricia Miller as Assistant Tax Manager at their 180 Schwenk Drive, Kingston headquarters.
MELISSA MCCOY 845-485-9803 WWW.ABILITIESFIRSTNY.ORG Melissa McCoy has been named Chief Advancement Officer at Abilities First, based in Poughkeepsie. She most recently served as Vice President for the Elant Foundation & Community Relations.
ANNIE COLONNA 845-342-2400 WWW.MHAORANGENY.COM Annie Colonna has joined the Board of Directors of Mental Health Association
ABILIT IE S F IRS T, INC . (845) 485-9803 - Poughkeepsie, NY www.abilitiesfirstny.org
ADE LPHI UNIVE RSIT Y HUDSON VALLEY (845) 471-3348 - Poughkeepsie, NY www.adelphi.edu
BIS TECCA ITALIAN S TE AKHOUSE & WINE BAR (845) 561-3400 - Newburgh, NY www.bisteccanewburgh.com
BLU MANGO G RILL (845) 713-4820 - Walden, NY www.blumangogrill.com
CAFE SPICE GC T, INC . (845) 863-0910 - New Windsor, NY www.cafespice.com
CL A SSIC 10 K ROAD R ACE , INC . (845) 551-8270 - Middletown, NY
CMIT SOLUTIONS OF GOSHE N (845) 291-8833 - Goshen, NY www.cmitsolutions.com/goshenny
DOUG HE RT Y CONCRETE , INC . (845) 386-8800 - Bloomingburg, NY
E ARTHMINDWE LLNE SS (845) 210-3143 - Ellenville, NY www.earthmindwellness.com
E ME RG E NCY ONE (845) 787-1400 - Kingston, NY www.eonekingston.com
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JE RRY’S PAINTING & POWE RWA SHING
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MOS T PRECIOUS BLOOD SCHOOL
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OR ANG E COUNT Y SPORTS CLUB
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NOTABLE PEOPLEin Orange County, Inc. President David Goggins heads the 23-member board.
ARLENE LACASSE 877-740-9500 WWW.JGSPC.COM Judelson, Giordano & Siegel, CPA, PC, recently appointed Arlene Lacasse as Staff Accountant. Lacasse, who is a certified public accountant, has extensive experience in the areas of non-profit, corporate and personal tax services.
SISTER MARGARET MURPHY & SISTER CATHERINE WALSH 845-561-0800 WWW.MSMC.EDU Mount Saint Mary College professors Sister Margaret Murphy and Sister Catherine Walsh have been named to the Irish Education 100 list, which is compiled by the “Irish Voice” newspaper and highlights top American educators.
JAMES P. LAURITO & ALLAN J. ROSS 845-471-1900 WWW.UWDOR.ORG Two local business leaders have been named to the Board of Directors of the United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region: James P. Laurito, President and CEO of Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp., and Allan J. Ross, Chairman and CEO of AJ Ross Creative Media.
AUSTIN F. DUBOIS 845-291-0011 WWW.MID-HUDSONLAW.COM Blustein, Shapiro, Rich & Barone, LLP Attorney Austin F. DuBois was recently appointed to the Orange County Partnership Board of Directors. DuBois has also been elected the Vice Chairman of the City of Newburgh Industrial Development Agency.
JULIE STAINTON 845-344-3434 WWW.HERESHELP.COM Julie Stainton has joined Here’s Help Staffing & Recruiting as Business Development Executive. With years of sales experience, she is extremely knowledgeable and resourceful.
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PUCCI F INANCIAL OF R AYMOND JAME S (845) 360-9500 - Goshen, NY www.puccifinancial.com
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Alliance, a national organization of over 1,700 land trusts that have together conserved 37 million acres of land throughout the country.
A review of the costs and benefits of open space protection conducted by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli’s office found that open space supports industries that generate billions of dollars in economic activity annually. Open space protection can be financially beneficial to local governments by reducing costs for infrastructure and programs. “Well-planned open space protection need not conflict with other vital needs such as economic development, municipal fiscal health and affordable housing,” the report noted.
Open space makes a community more desirable to live in. The property tax base remains strong through smart growth. According to Active Living Research, the sale price of a home within 1,500 feet of a natural forest area increases $10,648. The cost required for services for open space lands is 29 cents per dollar of the revenue generated.
State Parks Commissioner Harvey said, “New York State parks and public lands remain essential pieces in the building of communities. These lands serve as important economic drivers for the state and local communities. New York’s abundance of parks and open spaces are reason enough alone for families and business to relocate to New York.”
Lisa added, every year, New Yorkers spend $33.8 billion on outdoor recreation: gear, vehicles, travel-related expenses and more. This creates jobs, supports communities, generates tax revenue and helps drive the economy. More than $12.4 billion is spent in wages and salaries and $2.8 billion is brought in through state and local tax revenue.
In terms of agriculture in Orange County, “It is encouraging to note that between 2007 and 2012, there was a 2.5% increase in the number of farms and a 9% increase in the number of acres being farmed,” said Lisa, “indicating that the agricultural sector is stronger and growing. Farming contributed $100.7 million in cash receipts and over 2,200 employees in the county. In addition to being the backbone of the region’s $800 million agricultural economy,” she said, “agritourism is critical to the region’s $4.2 billion tourism industry.” Examples of agritourism include:
Wineries Distilleries Christmas tree farms Nurseries Orchards Organic food producers Value-added producers Grassfed beef and pasture-raised pork
All in all, Lisa said, “Orange County is unique in that it provides a quality of life offering both the rural character and the access to cultural and economic opportunities in the surrounding region.” Conservation is, indeed, good business.
The Hudson Valley Land Trust recently partnered with American Farmland Trust and 15 other organizations to launch HV Farmlink Network, a unique site designed to connect farmers and landowners to strengthen opportunities for agriculture in the Hudson Valley.
“Protecting working farmland for the future is dependent on hard-working individuals accessing working farmland now,” said Orange County Land Trust Executive Director Jim Delaune. “We cannot afford to lose these lands because next generation farmers could not connect with owners of farmland. This promising new resource will connect both parties toward a common goal and a shared vision which ultimately keeps farmland in production.”
The Hudson Valley Farmlink Network strengthens opportunities for agriculture and farmland conservation in the Hudson Valley by connecting farmers and non-farming owners of agricultural land, and helping farm families transfer their farms to the next generation. The Network features the new Hudson Valley Farmland Finder website, www.hudsonvalleyfarmlandfinder.org, which offers listings of farmers looking for land and farmland owners seeking to lease or sell their land for agriculture.
With roughly 30 percent of Hudson Valley farmland managed by farmers age 65 and older, a significant amount of farmland must be transferred to the next generation of farmers or lost forever to real estate development. “Since the early 1980s, New York has lost half a million acres of farmland to real estate development,” said David Haight, New York State Director for AFT. “That’s the equivalent of 4,500 farms. Many farm families struggle with the difficult process of transferring the farm from one generation to the next and see no alternative but to sell their farms to developers. At the same time, one of the biggest challenges facing Hudson Valley farmers, especially beginning farmers, is finding farmland.”
The Hudson Valley Farmlink Network has received primary funding from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation. Funding has also been provided by the Environmental Protection Fund and the New York State Conservation Partnership Program in collaboration with the Land Trust Alliance and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
American Farmland Trust is the only national conservation organization dedicated to protecting farmland, promoting sound farming practices and keeping farmers on the land. Since 1980 American Farmland Trust has helped to permanently protect more than five million acres of farm and ranch land. Learn more at www.farmland.org.
Jeremy Schneider is Stewardship and Outreach Coordinator for the Orange County Land Trust. He can be reached at 845-469-0951, ext. 18 or [email protected].
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Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney, Joseph Heller, District Conservationist, Natural Resources Conservation Service/USDA, and Jim DeLaune, Executive Director of the Orange County Land Trust, at the launching of Hudson Valley Farmlink Network at the Wright Family Farm in Warwick.
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The Classic 10K, presented by Crystal Run Healthcare and supported by the Orange County Chamber, Orange County Executive and Legislature, is turning 35 years old on the first weekend of June, 2015 and the Classic’s Management Team invites you to take part as a runner, walker, volunteer, sponsor and advocate.
Proceeds will benefit several local charities: Orange Regional Medical Center Foundation, the Middletown Warming Station, Guild of Saint Margaret Soup Kitchen, No Kid Goes Hungry through the Lion’s Club, the Too Good for Violence program through the Middletown Police Department, the Stuff the Bus with school supplies for the needy, youth programs and many more.
The Classic began in 1981. It featured a world famous duel between two of the all-time great distance runners, Middletown’s own Frank Shorter and Bill Rodgers, who were still in top form after their amazing performances in the 1970s. Frank Shorter won the 1972 Olympic Marathon in Munich. His entire race was filmed live by ABC. The filming was a first in Olympic history. To this day, Frank’s victory in Munich is widely credited as the moment that launched the modern road racing boom. Frank is often referred to as the Father of Modern Road Racing.
Today that road racing boom has morphed into many endurance competition types, like the Marathon, the Half Marathon, Triathlon, obstacle racing, relay racing and the ever-popular 5K. The list goes on. In fact, fundraising through endurance event participation has far surpassed golf as the number one way to raise funds for charity in the world.
The Classic venue is world class. Middletown High School’s sparkling new track facility is the perfect home for the Classic. It is one of only 15 tracks in all of North America that is IAAF certified. The Classic 10K is the most competitive event in the Hudson Valley, each year boasting very fast performances and featuring some of the best runners in the world.
The two-day Classic will feature kid’s races for ages 12 & under from 9:00-11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 6. Following the kid’s track events will be the Bob Beamon Long Jump Challenge, featuring Olympic record-holder Bob Beamon in person. Also occurring on Saturday will be the first ever Classic Mile. The Classic has joined a global movement to “Bring Back the Mile” as the standard of performance measurement in distance running. Sunday, June 7 is “Classic Sunday.” It begins at 7:45 a.m. with the Rowley 5K. Immediately following is the world famous Classic 10K. Both events finish in front of excited crowds on the Middletown track.
The Classic 10K is referred to by many in the world running community as “Frank Shorter’s Hometown Race.” It really is, as Frank comes home to Middletown to run with the locals, and inspire us with his stories every year. In fact, the historic 10K racecourse through Middletown is Frank’s boyhood training loop. It is also the course he ran when he returned to Middletown
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immediately after winning in Munich. At that time, first-ever Orange County Executive Lou Mills had Frank picked up at Kennedy Airport and brought to Middletown for a celebration of his victory. Many local runners ran with Frank on what is now the Classic 10K course, as he ran his “victory lap” through Middletown.
The two days of Classic running, walking and fitness for the whole family is completed with a top-notch Community Health Expo and Food Event and, of course, great music. The Expo is one of the best opportunities of the year for non-
profits, businesses and organizations to share their messages. The leadership of the 2015 Classic 10 K includes: Dave Billings, CEO and Race Director; Frank Giannino, President and Race Director; George Shurter, Treasurer, CFO and Race Director; and Lauren Rowley, Volunteer Coordinator.
So, join the Classic Team, Crystal Run Healthcare, the Orange Chamber and all of the Classic community partners and become part of something special, something to look forward to: The Classic 10K Road Race Weekend on June 6-7. Visit www.classic10K.com to learn more.
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San Miguel Academy Ribbon CuttingAnn Mara, matriarch of the NY Giants, cut the ribbon for the new outdoor facility at San Miguel Academy, an independent, faith-based school for at-risk boys in the Newburgh area. The facility was funded by a donation from the NY/NJ Snowflake Foundation and NY/NJ Superbowl Host Committee. Pictured at the ribbon cutting ceremony are (from left – back row): Rev. Mark Connell, President of San Miguel Academy; William Kaplan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Newburgh Armory Unity Center; Mrs. Patricia Larkin; Newburgh Mayor Judy Kennedy; Mrs. Wellington T. Mara of the NY Giants; Greg Kiernan, San Miguel Academy Board of Trustees; Sen. William J. Larkin; Greg Draddy, San Miguel Academy Board of Trustees; Rev Dennis Dinan of St. Francis of Assisi, Newburgh; Lauren Steers, San Miguel Academy Board of Trustees; Maureen Mirabile, San Miguel Academy Board of Trustees; and Tom Crispi, Chair of San Miguel Academy Board of Trustees. (Left to right – front row) San Miguel Academy students Brandon Miller, Nasah Dabbs and Daniel Ruiz.
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Working with local, regional and national marketers over the years, my #1 take-away has always been “Nothing changes if nothing changes.” And in the last couple of years, in local media, EVERYTHING has changed. In 2013, Internet advertising revenue received the largest share of advertising dollars -- 24.4% of all advertising dollars -- surpassing broadcast TV, the long reigning king.
You’re thinking, “What does that mean to me? I’m just a local guy trying to stay competitive, hire a few employees, keep my customers coming back and pay my bills.” It means that if you haven’t changed how you market your business recently, you need to seriously look at your best customers and insure that your product and message are integrated into how they use media, before your competitor does. We listen to radio on our phones. We watch TV on our tablets. We get our news, sports and weather on multiple portable devices.
If they see or hear your ad, even see your sign, can you be found on the Internet? Having a website is vital. Not only is it your 24-hour salesperson, but those without one are not taken seriously. Google has new criteria for searches. Hidden key words actually hurt more than help and many search engines don’t support Flash Video anymore. If you haven’t updated your website in the past three years, it needs to be a 2015 priority. It’s worth every penny and it’s not as expensive or laborious as you may think.
Next question: can I view your website easily when looking at it on a smaller screen like a tablet or smart phone? Seventy percent of websites are not optimized for smaller screens. We’re an impatient society. If I have to pinch and scroll on my phone to find your phone number, I’m going to the next option. You’ve done all the hard work. They wanted to do business with you and you just handed that lead off to someone else. Please don’t.
Social media needs to be taken seriously. Facebook, Yelp and Twitter have made and destroyed many recently. One bad review, one questionable photo out of context can close your doors immediately. Make sure you have a way to monitor what’s said about you, your key staff and your business on line. It’s work,
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Have you moved in the past few years? Google, Bing and Yahoo use 40+ sources when they run a search. If those sources have conflicting or outdated info, you’ll never be found. This is easily fixed and you can soon be on page one of searches.
There’s plenty of help out there for small business owners. Choose wisely. Ask for references. Demand firm deadlines and performance expectations. Too often, entire campaigns are held up for months making your best customers your competitors’ best prospects.
If 2014 wasn’t up to your expectations or you’re intimidated about all the “new fangled” ways to grow your business, I or my team will gladly sit with you and show you examples of other local businesses who have adapted digital programs into their market plans seamlessly. Remember, “Nothing changes if nothing changes.” We offer cost effective solutions that work.
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