Orane County Chamber November Viewpoint

T h e O f f i c i a l P u b l i c aT i O n O f T h e O r a n g e c O u n T y c h a m b e r O f c O m m e r c e

November 2011

It’s not your grandfather’s farm

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.

President’s message 3

member Spotlight 4, 5

member renewals 6

member events 7

calendar 8

reservation form 9

education notes 12

Did you Know? 13

new members 14

anniversaries 14

health notes 15

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By Nancy Proyect and Lucy Joyce

One of Orange County’s greatest quality of life attributes is its view-shed. Rolling hills, apple orchards, and picturesque dairy barns dot the landscape like spots on a Holstein cow. Looking at them from afar, one wouldn’t recognize that behind the bucolic landscape is an economic engine that has shielded Orange County from the economic recession and has spurred growth in our region.

On a recent agribusiness tour through the county, business and community leaders learned that recent high-tech investments in several agricultural businesses have increased tax rateables, added jobs, and even contribut-ed significantly to research and development in the dairy and fruit industries.

While on the surface Orange County’s agribusinesses seem like quiet, small family-owned farms, in fact many of them sit on the cutting edge of their industries and incorpo-rate new technologies regularly to keep them producing high-quality goods that are profit-able and sustainable.

Keeping local dollars in the local economy

Take for example Mark Ford Stables and Training Center in the Town of Wallkill. Opened in 2008, this 300-stall facility is home to the nation’s harness-racing cham-pions and top trainers. Mr. Ford leases stalls and facilities to a dozen trainers, and overall, these renters employ hundreds of local resi-dents and add sizeable investments to the

county through heavy equipment purchases, feed, veterinary services and more. The vast majority of the dollars spent by these stables are local, keeping the investment right here in Orange County.

Like Mark Ford Stables, Warwick Val-ley Winery, a local winery that also produces hard cider and other whiskeys distributed na-tionally, prides itself on using local goods and services whenever possible. It not only makes sense for the community but locally grown products are hot commodities these days. The company recently partnered with Bellvale Farms to produce rye whiskey completely produced in Orange County. The winery con-tracted with Bellvale Farms to grow the rye

Crist Brothers Orchards, above and the Smiley Farm, below, were stops on a recent agri-business tour through the county.

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The Orange County Chamber of Commerce November 20112

OFFICERSCharlie Milch, Chairman The RAL Supply Group, Inc.Tom Sullivan, Chair-Elect Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush, Inc., Funeral HomesJames Taylor, Vice-Chairman Taylor Biomass Energy, L.L.C.Michael Turturro, Vice-Chairman Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & WeddellRon Barton, Secretary Barton Birks Chevrolet CadillacRalph Martucci, Treasurer WVT CommunicationsDonna Johnson, Immediate Past Chairman DJ Consulting Services, Inc.Dr. John A. D'Ambrosio, President Orange County Chamber of CommerceJohn J. McDermott, III 17K Property GroupMary Ann Butler Mary Ann Butler EnterprisesMichael Bonura Anthony’s Pier 9

BOARD OF DIRECTORSDuane Albro USA DatanetSusan Crocker Holbert’s Catering/BackYard BistroEric Fuentes Orange & Rockland UtilitiesKenya Gipson Clear Channel CommunicationsEdison Guzman A&E Advertising and Web DesignJohann Huleatt Bruderhof Church CiommunitiesNick Illobre KnappQuest HR, Inc.Dr. Michelle Koury Crystal Run HealthcareRev. Kevin Mackin Mt. St. Mary CollegeRuss Martinson Cooley GroupKaren Miller Frontier CommunicationsLisa Montanaro LM Organizing Solutions, L.C.Karl Najork Credit Bureau of the Hudson ValleyDr. William Richards Orange County Community CollegeTim Scannell Mobile Life Support ServicesCapt. Kathleen Sileno 105th Air National GuardBill Sivillo Captain’s Club Cruises & ToursJosh Sommers Focus Media, Inc.Janice Valentino Hospice of Orange & Sullivan CountiesSharon Warantz Jellybean PromotionsScott Wohl Builders Association of the Hudson Valley

CHAMBER COUNSEL

Glen L. Heller Drake, Loeb, Heller, Kennedy, Gogerty, Gaba & Rodd, P.L.L.C.

EMERITUSDr. Arthur C. Anthonisen Hudson Valley Trade AssociationThomas C. DeBenedictus Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & WeddellF. Edward Devitt Winding Hills Golf ClubKatharine Fitzgerald RetiredThomas F. Gibney Hometown Bank of the Hudson ValleyPatricia Gilchrest Retired Stewart P. Glenn Glenn & Breheney, P.L..L.C. Robert Heiferman Jackson, Lewis, L.L.P. Louis Heimbach Sterling Forest, L.L.C. Woody Levitan Levitan, Yegidis & Associates, L.L.P. Anthony Martine Immaculate Designs Carole S. McDermott Meals on Wheels of Greater Newburgh Marsh H. Merrill Charles B. Merrill Office Equipment & Supplies Ralph L. Mills Abbott & Mills Dr. Kunwar Nagpal Nagpal DentaL Associates Peter Polhamus Newburgh Molded Products Dreena Pross Emblem Health Milton Ritter Milton Ritter Insurance Robert W. Scherreik McBride Corporate Real Estate A. Alan Seidman Clough, Harbour & Associates James P. Smith, Jr. Advance Testing Company, Inc.William F. Vacca Provident Bank Jill Varricchio Concept Promotions, Inc.

STAFFDr. John A. D’Ambrosio PresidentDaniel Rea O’Brien Senior Vice President, Membership Development & ServicesCarol Smith Vice President of Government Initiatives & Special ProjectsEllen Daley Vice President of CommunicationsRudy Hoke Vice President of Finance & FacilitiesCheryl Cohen Director of SalesRoseann Bouzakis Director of Events Dee Reberholt Director of Member RelationsKaren Sawyer Manager of Community Partnerships Wendy Melick Information Technology SpecialistChristine Colon Administrative Assistant

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necessary to produce the whiskey and plans to do so again next year.

Contributing to science and technology

Crist Brothers Orchards, New York’s top apple producer, recently added a multi-million dollar facility to its operation, more than dou-bling its capacity and production. Not only does the Crist family contribute to our local economy through employment, capital invest-ment and supplies, they are also major con-tributors to research and development of new apple varieties in New York State. The Crists

work closely with Cornell University testing new varieties that will help keep New York

among the world’s top apple producers. The Smiley Farm in the Town of Wallkill is

in another local agribusiness that is well versed in today’s technology. The small dairy barn is a Dairy of Distinction that has operated as a fam-ily business for several generations. For the farm’s proprietor, Russell Smiley, keeping healthy, high-producing cows is a must, and so he works closely with genetics companies and Cornell Cooperative Extension and Orange County Soil and Water to ensure high yields and strong animals.

All told, the agricultural industry is con-tributing to Orange County’s growth in a sig-nificant way. Cornell Cooperative Extension

estimates that over $115 million is pumped into the local economy each year through agribusiness. Whether it comes from the retail side - like the Hoeffner Farm in Montgom-ery which sells directly to local residents at its farm stand and to a much broader audience at the Green Market in New York City, or from pumpkin and apple picking, hay rides, farm tours, farmers markets, etc. - it’s clear that the wholesale, manufacturing and service side of agriculture plays a major role in keeping Or-ange County’s economy sound.

(Nancy Proyect is President of the Orange County Citizens Foundation. Lucy Joyce is Act-ing Executive Director of the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Orange County.)

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The second annual “Dance with the Chamber Stars” attracted an overflow crowd at Mount Saint Mary College’s Hudson Hall on a very rainy Friday, September 23. More than 150 people danced the night away to fabulous music provided Rene Campos of DMU Music. Not only that, free tango and ballroom lessons -- as well as spectacular dance demonstrations -- were provided by our friends at Strictly Ballroom and Tango Under the Tent. Sodexo Catering pro-vided a terrific spread, including beer, wine and soda, all for $25 per person. Mark your calendar NOW for the third annual “Dance with the Chamber Stars” on September 21, 2012. Because of the popularity of DWCS, we will likely be moving it to a larger venue. Watch Viewpoint for news.

Above, Jill Varricchio (Concept Promotions) and Jeff Klein (D&D Mailing Services) practice the tango, while instructor Maia Martinez works with Marlene Regelski and Tom O’Neill.

Taking home the “Best in Show” trophy at DWCS was Mount Saint Mary College accounting senior Skye Greg-ory. The trophy was donated by Hudson Valley Awards. Pictured with Skye is Cynthia Marsh-Croll (Croll Produc-tive Synergy), Chairman of the dance committee.

Above, Jill Varricchio (Concept Promotions) and Jeff Klein (D&D Mailing Services) practice the tango, while instructor Maia Martinez works with Marlene Regelski and Tom O’Neill.

Taking home the “Best in Show” trophy at DWCS was Mount Saint Mary College accounting senior Skye Greg-ory. The trophy was donated by Hudson Valley Awards. Pictured with Skye is Cynthia Marsh-Croll (Croll Produc-tive Synergy), Chairman of the dance committee.

SRO at DWCS

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It’s become a tradition for me to use my November message to remind everyone about the importance of voting in the up-coming elections.

In these challenging times, it’s never been more important for every one of us to go to the polls and let our voices be heard. None of us can afford to be complacent with so much at stake.

Unemployment, taxes, health care, educa-tion, crime, terrorism, ethics in government, the environment, our children’s futures…very little is untouched by the people we vote into power. Don’t let these people get into office without you having a say. If you don’t say it on Election Day, you have no right to whine later on when things don’t go your way.

Two other quick items before I close: ● If you have an idea for something the

Chamber could or should be doing, please get it to me. Just shoot me an e-mail at [email protected]. Each and every idea

will receive careful consideration. ● Patronize our local businesses, espe-

cially as the holiday season approaches. Buy locally, give locally, fly locally (Stewart Air-port) and build locally. It’s the only way our economy is going to survive.

John A. D’Ambrosio, Ed.D.President

president’s message

it’s not a chore, it’s a privilegeOur generous partners this year are:

platinum partners:Crystal Run Healthcare USA Datanet, A WVT Communications Company

gold partners:A & E Advertising and Web DesignAdvance Testing CompanyBarton, Birks Chevrolet, CadillacDepew EnergyDrake, Loeb, Heller, Kennedy, Gogerty, Gaba & Rodd, PLLCElant, Inc.Entrepreneurial Assistance ProgramFocus Media, Inc.Key BankLocal 17 - Laborers-Employers Cooperation & Education TrustMarshall & Sterling Insurance

Mobile Life Support Services, Inc.Orange & Rockland UtilitiesSB Credit Card ServicesSteingart AssociatesStewart International Airport/The PANYNJTaylor Biomass Energy, L.L.C.TD BankVanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & WeddellWalden Savings Bank

media partners:Clear Channel of the Hudson ValleyCumulus Radio of the Hudson ValleyFox Radio Group – WGNY-AM/WGNY-FM/WJGK-FM/ WDLC-AM/WTSX -FMTimes Herald-RecordTime Warner CableWatermark Communications - WSUL 98.3/95.7 - WVOS .95.9/105.7

thanks to 2011 Corporate partners


ADCORP MEDIA GROUPIrvingtonAdcorp Media Group is a privately held media company based in Westchester County. We of-fer prominent signage across diverse formats in most of the major supermarkets along the east coast, and through our full suite of supermar-ket-based display products we “Guarantee to Get You Noticed.” Our supermarket prod-ucts include shopping cart ads and ad benches, welcome center signage, market information centers. We also offer a wide range of market-ing and digital media services. All of our prod-ucts are designed to strengthen your reputa-tion within your local market and enhance your professional image. For more info, go to www.neadcorp.com or call 914-909-2960.

MID-HUDSON VALLEY FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONKingston With branch locations in Newburgh and Mid-dletown, Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union (MHV) is a member-owned credit union serving individuals and businesses throughout Orange, Dutchess and Ulster counties. Since 1963, MHV has helped to make our members’ lives easier by providing complete and con-

venient financial solutions. As a credit union strongly influenced by technology, member experience is driven by innovation, reliable ser-vice and easy access. MHV offers a complete array of personal and business banking solu-tions, low rate financing, 24/7 Personal Teller and convenient e-Services to our members. President and CEO is William L. Spearman. Please visit mhvfcu.com for more information.

OFFICE IN A PACKAGENewburghOffice in a Package offers three consulting ser-vices: office efficiency evaluations; writing; and publicity. In an hour, I can provide a prelimi-nary review of the templates and spreadsheets utilized by your staff, and with my knowledge of MS Office applications, indicate desirable changes. As a writer I’ve worked on govern-ment reports, technical and departmental manuals, and I’ll be happy to provide you with samples of my columns written while Presi-dent of the local chapter of American Mensa. For 14 years, I did pro bono work for a na-tional organization and have access to Bacon’s Media Database. Please browse officeinapack-age.biz, because we mean business!

PRINTEKS REPROGRAPHICS, INC. GoshenPrinteks Reprographics provides a complete range of printing and graphic design services. The Print/Copy Division is dedicated to the reproduction of construction and legal-related documents, including wide format prints, speci-fications, manuals and digital archiving. How-ever, businesses of all kinds can take advantage of our high-speed color printing, including vinyl banners. Our Graphics Division pro-vides clients with full graphic design services, from business cards and brochures to corporate marketing campaigns and custom brand logos. Whether you need a one page mailer or an en-tire tradeshow booth, let our skilled graphic art-ists create the image that makes your business stand apart. Call 391-0877.

SPEAR PRINTING COMPANY, INC.WashingtonvilleSpear Printing, the hallmark of fine print-ing since 1946, is your source for traditional and digital printing. With our state-of-the-art digital equipment, we are well prepared to handle the needs of individuals, businesses, schools and organizations. We reflect our ex-pert professionalism in both our products and in our service to our customer. From brochures to books, we are pleased to serve your printing needs. Call 496-3611 or e-mail [email protected].

ABSOLUTE STONE TREASURESNew WindsorAbsolute Stone Treasures sells new and used jewelry for both men and women, and other collectibles on the internet. President is Walter Richter. Reach him at 367 Windsor Highway, Box 119, New Windsor, NY 12553, call 496-6527 or e-mail [email protected].

RING HOMESTEAD CAMPMiddletownRing Homestead Camp -- the hidden gem of Orange County. This family-owned business has provided outdoor adventure activities to more than 500,000 participants since 1979. We have the largest ropes course in the U.S. with 55 high/low activities including zip lines and gi-ant swings. We also have 15 different paintball fields. We can accommodate 1,000 people at the same time, while still maintaining a birth-day party of 10. We have over 30 party packages to choose from, as well as the largest stock of inflatables and party rentals. Special for Cham-ber members: get a free paintball entry with the purchase of one ($30 value). Call 361-3842.

MULTIMEDIA SERVICE CENTERWaldenDon’t lose your valuable family movies, vldeos,

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pictures and slides to old age and new technol-ogy. MultiMedia Service Center can convert your treasured memories so you can enjoy them for years to come. All work performed on prem-ises. Makes a great holiday gift! Call us at 566-6897 or visit MultiMediaServiceCenter.com.

IFLICK PHOTO BOOTHMonroeiFlick Photo Booth will bring more FUN to your party! We bring a unique and fun enter-tainment to your guests and at the same time, provide an instant souvenir photo that they will keep forever. It’s a sure hit – everybody will rave about your party! Perfect for weddings, birthdays, company events, product launch-ings, holiday parties, school events, fund raisers, bar/bat mitzvahs, religious events, anniversaries and reunions. Check our photo gallery at www.iFlickPhotoBooth.com. For a limited time, get 50% off any rental package. Have a fund-raising in mind? We will help you raise money for free! Call us at 662-2582.

319 MEDIA GROUP, L.L.C.Middletown301 Media Group is a content production house that specializes in web commercials, elec-tronic press kits and other original production.

Founded by broadcast industry veteran, Michael Dottin, 319 Media Group fills the gap between high quality production and low cost. As an introduction, 319 Media Group is offering one free commercial to be produced for each mem-ber of the Orange County Chamber of Com-merce. In addition, the commercial will be listed in an online search engine site that specializes in local businesses. 319 Media Group is your one stop for content production. Call 699-2930 or visit www.319MediaGroup.com.

DÉCOR&YOUNew CityAt Décor&You, we work with residential and commercial clients to transform their spac-es into ones that reflect their taste, lifestyle or company’s image within their investment range. Clients come to us for a variety of rea-sons, but mostly because they’re overwhelmed with where to begin, confused by the options available, afraid of costly mistakes and frus-trated because they just don’t have the time. We provide comprehensive inhome/office consultations, making the design process fun, exciting and stress-free. Décor&You provides everything you need to decorate your space, in-cluding furniture, flooring, window treatments, lighting, accessories, artwork, wall coverings and more. Call 613-0063 or visit www.deco-randyou.com/lcongemi.

INDEPENDENT LIVING, INC. & INDE-PENDENT HOME CARE, INC.NewburghSince 1987, Independent Living has provided disability advocacy and services throughout the Mid-Hudson region, from our offices in New-burgh. In October, we opened additional of-fices in Middletown and Monticello, providing easier access to our vast array of independent living services. Located at 66 Bennett Street in Middletown and 10 Prince Street in Monticel-lo, the new centers provide core services includ-ing: peer advocacy and counseling; information and referral; independent living skills develop-ment and life skills; voter registration; housing assistance and architectural barrier removal at home and in the workplace. For information, call 565-1162, ext. 202 or visit www.MyInde-pendentLiving.org or www.IndependentHome-Care.org.

L.I.F.E. SOURCE LEARNING - EDUCA-TION SERVICESNewburghReturning to my passion and expertise as a learning specialist, I believe that “Learning is for everyone” of all ages and abilities. My ser-vices include: academic and life skill evaluations with individualized program plan/behavioral as-sessments and interventions/ coordination with schools, employers, and agencies/ /training and

workshops. I serve as an Educational Coach for DSAHV providing individual services and workshops. I am also a Certified Brain Injury Specialist currently completing a fellowship in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities through New York Medical College and WIHD. Contact me (Dr. Lois Tannenbaum) at [email protected] or 527-7913. I can help you achieve success.

ACCESS PHYSICAL THERAPY & WELLNESSHudson ValleyAccess Physical Therapy & Wellness announc-es the expansion of its Wallkill office to 3,500 square feet. The addition has made room for a pediatric care room, three additional private treatment rooms and a more spacious treat-ment environment for Wallkill’s patients. For more information on how physical/occupational therapy can help you or someone you know suffering from pain, go to www.AccessPTW.com and visit our education section or contact one of our conveniently located offices: Goshen (615-2222), Monroe (782-3200), Montgomery (457-5555), Port Jervis (858-9999) and Wallkill (895-1115). Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Appointments can be made within 24 hours. r

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266 North Plank Company, Inc.418 RealtyAccounting Link Technologies, L.L.C.Ace Self StorageAction Plus Project Management, Inc.Adelino A. Guerra, C.P.A.Advent Valuation Advisors, L.L.C.American Heart AssociationAspire 4 Life, Inc., Counseling and Coaching ServicesAssociated Building Services/Advance ConcreteATM Ready, L.L.C.AVC Hearing Aid Center, Inc.Avon, Independent Sales/LeadershipBasement Systems of New YorkBBE DesignsBeautiful PeopleBethlehem Art GalleryBeyond Rubies, LtdBishop Dunn Memorial SchoolC P M ServiceC. Willumsen Magill and AssociatesCanadian Tree Service, Inc.Canus Major Services, Inc.Carmela’s Pizzeria & RestaurantCascarino’s Brick Oven Pizzeria & Ristorante & Italian Style DeliCastawaysCatlin GardensCentral Valley Real Estate, Inc.Chelsea Modular Homes Building Systems, L.L.C.Croll Productive SynergyCurves (Middletown)DigiDr.comDo It Best Corp.DP Sales ProDurasol Systems, Inc.DuVall Construction, Inc.Ellen Barrett, Better Homes & Gardens Rand RealtyEM CommunicationsEmpire State Bank

Enviro CleanFantastic Cuts Family Hair DesignFlorida Union Free School DistrictFoamcoFoti Flowers at Yuess GardensGail RonkGillette CreameryGoldinson Corp.Goliath Properties, L.L.C.Goshen Animal HospitalGuardian Self StorageHeather’s Childs Place, Ltd.Hilton Garden Inn Newburgh/Stewart AirportHoliday InnHudson Valley DesignHudson Valley Planning & PreservationInteract MarketingInternational Services of Orange CountyIt’s On TV, L.L.C.Jackson Lewis, L.L.P.Jellybean PromotionsJK Development Corp.John E. Knipp, M.D.Kahn, Hoffman & Hochman, L.L.P.Knack, Pavloff & Company, L.L.P.Law Offices of Charles T. BazydloLaw Offices of Steven A. KimmelLDR Group Sales, Inc.Learning Land DaycareLiteracy OrangeLittle Pond Consulting, L.L.C.Loughran’s Restaurant/LoungeLouis J. Gizzarelli, C.P.A., P.C.M & R Energy Resources Corp.Manheim New YorkMark O’Keefe ContractingMDS HVAC R, Inc.Medline Industries, Inc.Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio and Day Spa of New Windsor

MHR International, L.L.C.Mid Hudson Neon Signs, L.L.C.Mid Hudson Valley Federal Credit UnionMilestone Pediatric Occupational Therapy, P.C.MJF ConstructionMontgomery Dental, P.L.L.CMultimedia Service CenterNew Windsor AmbulanceNew York Business Development Corp.Newburgh MallNLG EngineeringOtterkill Animal HospitalOutdoors of ChesterParse3Paunovic & Paunovic, D.D.S., L.L.P.Pine Bush Equipment Co., Inc.Polich Tallix, L.L.C.Primavera Design & IllustrationPrimerica Dovetta BeamonRaymond/Raymond AssociatesRing Homestead Camp, Inc.

Ron DeGroodt Paving, Inc.Royal T Title Agency, Inc.SB Direct, Inc.SB Merchant ServicesSecurity PlusSenior Whole HealthSoulSystem OrchestrasSpear Printing Company, Inc.Spiro & Spiro, Inc.SportsplexSt. Anthony Community HospitalTango Under the TentThe Pet Barber, Mobile Grooming SpaThomas E. Griffith Realtors, Inc.Tracking Systems, Inc.United Check CashingVerizon WirelessVince DiGiacomo Home ImprovementVincent J. Cestaro & SonWholesale Food Equipment, Inc.Youngsville Custom Kitchens r

Member Renewals

Dee Reberholt, the Chamber’s Director of Member Retention and former Director of In-surance Programs, retired from the Chamber after more than 25 years of service. She was honored at a surprise luncheon held in the Larkin Room at the Chamber Business Center. We wish Dee all the best in her retirement.


The annual coat drive, sponsored by Guardian Self Storage, needs winter coats (clean and in good condition). Adult and children’s coats and jackets, especially children’s and adult plus sizes, are needed. Coats can be dropped off -- no later than October 31 -- at any Guardian Self Stor-age location throughout Orange, Dutchess and Ulster Counties. For more information, call Judy Motter at 561-0606.

Looking for the perfect place to plan your next event or party? We do it all. Holiday parties, baby showers, bachelorette parties, corporate events, mixers, team-building and more. Start the party in Brendyn’s Sportsbar & Grille. We will cus-tomize a menu for you and then take the party into Quinnz Pinz for bowling. Call 343-8121.

The Orange County Land Trust invites local business owners to support the work of the Land Trust by becoming a business member. Business memberships begin at $150 a year and include a link on the Orange County Land Trust web-site, invitations to events, an annual newslet-ter and monthly e-newsletters. For an additional $50 a year, your company logo will appear on the e-newsletter sent to over 1,700 residents each

month. For more information, contact Caroline Hamling at 343-0840, ext.14 or [email protected].

Cooperative Extension of Orange County will hold another in its series of energy-saving work-shops on Wednesday, November 2 at 1:30 p.m. at the Albert Wisner Public Library, 1 McFarland Drive, Warwick. The workshop is free and open to the public. Call Christina at 344-1234 to reg-ister. Participants will learn how to reduce energy bills through no-cost/low-cost energy actions.

Hudson Valley Media Group will host a Job Fair on Wednesday, November 2 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Harness Racing Mu-seum and Hall of Fame, 240 Main Street, Goshen. The cost to participate is $179; this in-cludes the table, two chairs and advertising for the event. There are only 24 spots remaining. Anyone interested in participating should con-tact Amanda Coykendall at 346-3086 or [email protected].

Platinum recording artists, The Marshall Tuck-er Band, will perform at the Lycian Centre for the Performing Arts at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 5. With hits including “Heard It in

a Love Song” and “Can’t You See,” the band is a Southern rock powerhouse. Tickets may be pur-chased by visiting the Lycian Centre box office in Sugar Loaf or by calling 469-2287 Tuesday through Saturday between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. or at www.LycianCentre.com.

Phillip E. Goldstein, Managing Partner of Gold-stein Lieberman & Company, notes that Patrick J. Deo, C.P.A., President of Deo, LaManna, Deo & Co., will speak at the “Federal Tax Update” to be held November 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Crossroad Corporate Center, 1 Internation-al Blvd, Mahwah, NJ. The fee for the seminar is $99 and includes breakfast and lunch. A free Mas-ter Tax Guide will be given to all attendees. Eight CPE credits can be earned for attending the event.

The Orange County Arts Council will host its fourth annual County Art Awards Celebration on Thursday, November 10 at the Harness Rac-ing Museum in Goshen. In addition to honoring artists, arts organizations, businesses and patrons of the arts, the ceremony will also pay special tribute to veterans in remembrance of Veterans Day on November 11. For more information, visit www.ocartscouncil.org or call 469-9168. The Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan will hold its Annual Reception on No-vember 16 at Anthony’s Pier 9, New Windsor.

Orange Regional Medical Center will be hon-ored “for redefining the region’s healthcare for generations to come by building the first new hospital in New York State in over 20 years.” Sponsorships and journal advertising opportu-nities are available. For information, call 769-9393 or e-mail [email protected].

On Friday, November 18, Inspire will hold its annual signature fundraiser, the Shining Stars Celebration at Falkirk Estate and Country Club. The event will be dedicated to the memo-ry of William J. Devitt, Inspire’s past Foundation President and longtime friend. Cocktail hour will begin at 6:00 p.m., followed by dinner and danc-ing. A silent auction will also be featured. For reservations or information on journal advertis-ing opportunities, contact Elizabeth Rowley at 294-7300, ext. 233 or [email protected].

On Saturday, December 3 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Safe Harbors of the Hudson will hold the fourth annual “Bells on Broadway” arts and crafts show and children’s holiday festival in the Ritz Theater Lobby and The Green Room in the City of Newburgh. The cost for vendors is $50 and in-cludes a 10’ x 10’ space. Applications and guidelines for potential vendors are available for download at www.safe-harbors.org or by contacting June Hen-ley at 562-6940, ext. 110 or [email protected]. r

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CHAMBER EVENTS/ NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2011

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7:27 amMembership Breakfast

(Falkirk Golf Club, Central Valley)

8:00 am Government Initiatives

& Education Committee(Larkin Room)

8:00 am Government Initiatives

& Education Committee(Larkin Room)

8:30 am Minority & Women

Business Committee (Montgomery Room)

8:30 am Minority & Women

Business Committee (Montgomery Room)

8:00 am Young Professionals Leadership Council

(Montgomery Room)

8:00 am Small Business

Committee(Montgomery Room)

5:00 pm Dan O’Brien

Retirement Mixer(Anthony’s Pier 9,

New Windsor)

7:27 am Membership Breakfast

(Kuhl’s, Middletown)

8:00 am PR/Marketing Committee

(Montgomery Room)

8:00 pm Ambassadors

(Glen Arden, Harriman)5:30 pm

Young Professionals Mixer

5:00 pm Holiday Party(Kaplan Hall,

SUNY Orange, Newburgh)

8:00 am SBA Seminar(Larkin Room)

5:30 pm Young Professionals

Seminar(Larkin Room)

8:00 am PR/Marketing Committee

(Montgomery Room)

8:00 am Ambassadors

(Golf Club at Mansion Ridge, Monroe)

7:45 am Consultant’s Committee

(Larkin Room)

8:00 amYoung Professionals Leadership Council

(Montgomery Room)5:30 pm

Ireland trip info meeting (Larkin Room)

Holiday, office closed



8:00 amConsultants Seminar

(Larkin Room)

3:00 pmDave Cocks

Memorial Blood Drive(Larkin Room)

7:45 am Consultant’s Committee

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Upcoming Orange County Chamber of Commerce Events

Call or visit www.orangeny.com for reservations: 457-9700 l Fax 457-8799 or mail with check to: The Orange

County Chamber of Commerce, 30 Scott’s Corners Drive, Montgomery, NY 12549 or e-mail [email protected].

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Young Professionals Seminar5:30 p.m.Larkin Room, Chamber Business Center, MontgomeryTopic: “Personal Finances”

FreeNovember 10

FreeInformational Meeting5:30-6:30 p.m.Larkin Room, Chamber Business Center, MontgomeryTopic: 2012 Chamber Trip to Ireland

November 11

FreeSBA Seminar8:00-12:00 noonLarkin Room, Chamber Business Center, MontgomeryTopic: “Seven professionals will present topics and answer questions that will help you take your business to the next level”Speakers: Representatives from Small Business Administration and other small business professionalsSponsor: HSBC Bank USA

November 17

FAX OR MAIL TODAY!FAX OR MAIL TODAY

Holiday Party5:00-8:00 p.m.Kaplan Hall, SUNY Orange, NewburghCaterer: Holbert’s CateringSponsor: Levitan Yegidis & Associates, LL.P.

November 29

$40

Membership Breakfast7:27-9:00 a.m.Fallkirk Golf Club, Central ValleyTopic: “An Update from the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey”Speaker: Susan Baer, Director of Aviation, Port Authority of NY & NJSponsor: Advance Testing Company

$25 members in advance

$30 members at the door

$50 non-members

November 1

SBA Seminar to address key issuesMany of the most vital issues concerning small business owners

will be covered at a special free SBA seminar on Thursday, Novem-ber 17, from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon in the Larkin Room at the Or-ange County Chamber Business Center, 30 Scott’s Corners Drive, Montgomery.

This seminar is a unique opportunity to meet the individuals, in one location, who can provide the leadership and guidance needed to build your sustainable business.

The following professionals will speak: ● Joan Kanlian, Director, Westchester Export Assistance Center,

US Department of Commerce● Dr. Arnaldo Schwerert, Director of the Mid-Hudson Region

Small Business Development Center● William Hughes, C.P.A. and Partner with Kahn, Hoffman &

Hochman, L.L.C., a Division of RSSM, L.L.P.● Cedric Carter, Vice President, New York Business Develop-

ment Corp. ● Mark Rothenberg, Director of SCORE District 202, Counsel-

ors to America’s Small Business● Larry Pontillo, Lender Relations Specialist with the Small

Business Administration, 26 Federal Plaza, NYC Office● Joseph A Ferri, VP, Senior Business Relationship Manager,

HSBC Bank USA, NA. The host for the seminar is the Chamber’s Small Business Com-

mittee and the sponsor is HSBC Bank USA, NA. To reserve a spot, contact Roseann at 457-9700 or [email protected], or regis-ter online at www.orangeny.com. Space is limited so reserve now.

Sponsored by:Levitan, Yegidis, & Associates, L.L.P., C.P.A.’s

Catered by Holbert’s

$40 per personCall the Chamber at 457-9700 or visit www.orangeny.com.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011at

Kaplan Hall at SUNY Orange Newburgh5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Kick Off the Holiday Season with Us!

Annual Holiday Party

President of Metro North to speakHoward Permut, President of Metro North Railroad, will be the

guest speaker at the Chamber’s Thursday, December 15 breakfast meeting to be held at Kuhl’s Highland House, Middletown. The breakfast will begin at 7:27 a.m. Breakfast sponsor is Occupations, Inc. System of Care.

Howard Permut has been President of MTA Metro-North Railroad since July 2008. He is only the fourth President in the railroad's history and was part of the original team that created Metro-North out of the Conrail commuter operations in New York and Connecticut in 1983. Prior to his current role as President, Per-mut was the Senior Vice President of Planning, Procurement and Business Development. He is also a visiting scholar at New York University and has worked for a number of major transit agencies in London, Santo Domingo, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Los Angeles.

Reservations for the breakfast can be made by calling the Cham-ber at 457-9700 or online at www.orangeny.com. They are $25 for members in advance, $30 at the door and $50 for non-members.

HoeBowl’s Orange Lanes in Walden, rep-resented by Lisa Iannucci, is the winner of our sixth annual Orange County Business Idol competition.

In business for 50 years, the HoeBowl Fam-ily of lanes also includes centers in Wappingers Falls, Poughkeepsie, Kingston and Catskill, in addition to Orange Lanes located on Route 52 in Walden. Orange Lanes is managed by Joe Darmochwal.

In her Business Idol presentation, Lisa suc-ceeded in effectively pointing out that bowling is an affordable activity, one that is “good for all ages, no matter what level of bowling you are.” Noting that the President’s Council on Fitness has focused on getting and keeping children healthy, Lisa explained how bowling can be an ideal way to accomplish this.

HoeBowl had been a Business Idol com-petitor in a previous competition, but, Lisa said, they weren’t quite ready for the enormous promotional opportunities that the Idol win-ner receives. However, after making “multiple changes,” Orange Lanes, she said is ready to get to the “next level.”

Lisa, Joe Darmochwal and HoeBowl owner A.J. Forest have already met with the Chamber’s PR/Marketing Committee to discuss strate-gies going forward.. In addition to the leagues, tournaments, birthday parties and charity events that are already offered at Orange Lanes, sugges-tions included taking advantage of Joe’s 30 years of catering experience to offer menu items that would go way beyond the types of food that are traditionally available at bowling venues.

The PR/Marketing Committee will continue to work with Orange Lanes to ensure that they take full advantage of the more than $22,000 in promotional and marketing opportunities in-cluded in the 2011 Business Idol prize package.

Congratulations to this year’s Business Idol! For more information about HoeBowl Orange Lanes, call 845- 778-5151 or visit e-mail [email protected].


HoeBowl is new Business Idol

Business idol donors help small Business

The Chamber is very grateful to the following Chamber members who donated the prod-ucts and services that make up a great ’11 Business Idol grand prize (estimated value of more than $22,000):

●A&EAdvertisingandWebDesign●AJRossCreativeMedia●ClearChannelRadio●CooleyGroup,Inc.●GreaterHudsonValleyFamilyHealthCenter●HospiceofOrange&SullivanCounties●HVParentmagazine●NikiJonesAgency

●WGNY/FOXRadio●ThewinneralsoreceivesacomplimentaryannualmembershipintheOrangeCountyChamberofCommerce,afreeboothatEXPO’12 and three free inserts in The Business Viewpoint,aswellasafreemarketingcon-sultationwiththeChamber’sPR/MarketingCommittee.

Lisa Iannucci (second from left), Marketing Director for HoeBowl Orange Lanes and win-ner of the Chamber’s 2011 Business Idol competition, is pictured with three of the Busi-ness Idol judges (from left): Eileen Salma (Fox Radio), Niki Jones (Niki Jones Agency) and Donna Hall (New York School of Music), winner of the 2009 Business Idol competi-tion. The crystal trophy Lisa is holding was donated by Corporate Images, Inc.

Dr. Erik Brower, owner of Innate Chiroprac-tic (below), was one of the 2011 Business Idol finalists, along with Paul McArthur, from DiscountBlabber.Com.


One of the busiest people at the Chamber, Dan O’Brien, clockwise, makes introductory remarks at a New Member Orientation in the Larkin Room at the Chamber Business Center in Montgomery, interviews Paul McArthur and Dr. Douglas Winslow Cooper for an installment of the weekly Orange Chamber Chat radio program, and shares a laugh with Naomi DuBaldi (Merle Norman Cosmetics) at EXPO 2011.

After more than 20 years with the Orange County Chamber of Commerce, Senior Vice President for Membership Dan O’Brien will retire at the end of December.

While Chamber President John D’Ambrosio is considered the face of the Chamber, Dan is truly the Chamber’s heart.

A native of New York City, Dan brought his grandfather’s printing company, J.J. O’Brien & Son, from New York City to Goshen in January of 1975. President of the company at the time, he joined the Goshen Chamber of Commerce the following year.

Not one to let the grass grow under his feet, Dan became President of the Goshen Chamber in 1982 and held the same position a few years later (exactly when, Dan says he can’t remem-ber). He went to work for the former Orange County Chamber in Middletown as Director of Membership in January of 1991, moved to The Chamber of Commerce, Inc., formerly the East-ern Orange County Chamber of Commerce in January of 1997, went through the consolidation of the two chambers in Orange County in Octo-ber of 1997….and the rest is history.

What is different in business now than two de-cades ago? Dan says without hesitation, “the huge change in the use of technology.” He also says with-out hesitation that the best thing about the Orange County Chamber of Commerce is its members.

What does Dan have planned after he re-tires? “At this point absolutely, positively noth-ing” he says, “except for the 437 page ‘To-Do’ list my wife has for me.”

Everyone is invited to celebrate Dan’s time at the Chamber and wish him well on his re-tirement at a special reception on Wednesday, December 14 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Anthony’s Pier 9 in New Windsor. Admission is $25 per person. Please make a reservation with Roseann by calling 457-9700, e-mailing [email protected] or visiting www.orangeny.com.

Let’s make this a send-off Mr. O’Brien won’t soon forget!

Join us to bid Dano adieu


SUNY Orange has received a three-year grant of nearly $282,000 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Admin-istration to establish “Project Up!”, a program to increase awareness of the risk factors for suicide and promote the use of available campus and county mental health services. SUNY Orange is one of 16 colleges and uni-versities selected to receive a combined total of nearly $6.2 million over the next three years. SUNY Orange will be recognized for its sustainability efforts when it receives the Orange County Chamber’s “Green Business of the Year” award during the Chamber’s annual meeting and awards reception on Oc-tober 26 at the Fallkirk Estate and Country Club in Central Valley. Dena Whipple, an

adjunct assistant professor in the SUNY Or-ange Arts and Communication Department, will direct professional development and training programs for faculty and staff mem-bers as the new coordinator of the college’s on-campus Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology (CTLT).

Mount Saint Mary College Professor Priscilla Sagar’s new book examines the ap-plication of transcultural nursing. “Transcul-tural Nursing Theory and Models: Appli-cation in Nursing Education, Practice and Administration,” (September 2011, Springer Publishing Company) is a comprehensive text for master’s and bachelor’s level nursing students.

Education notes

This year’s winners of the SUNY Orange Foundation’s Leadership Awards were (from left): Thomas P. Sullivan (Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush, Inc. Funeral Homes), Leadership in Com-munity; Alan Seidman (Construction Contractors Association) representing the Orange County Partnership, Leadership in Business; Karen C. Miller (Frontier Communications), Class of 1971, Alumni Leadership; Terry Saturno, representing Orange County Trust Company, Leadership in Business; and Dr. William Richards (SUNY Orange President), Leadership in Education. Mr. Sullivan, Ms. Miller and Dr. Richards are all members of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Seidman is an Emeritus Board member.

Last year, when the first blood drive held at the Chamber and hosted by Holbert’s Catering was announced, Dave Cocks was the first person to sign up to donate.

A year later, Dave is gone and the sec-ond annual blood drive has been named the Dave Cocks Memorial Blood Drive.

Every 2.5 seconds, someone needs blood. Follow Dave’s lead and help ensure that the transfusion needs of individuals in our area are met by donating blood on Monday, De-cember 19 from 3:00-7:00 p.m. at the Or-ange County Chamber Business Center, 30 Scott’s Corners Drive, Montgomery. The drive is sponsored by Holbert’s Catering

and BackYard Bistro in Montgomery.Any healthy individual age 17 through

75, weighing at least 110 pounds, can do-nate blood. To make an appointment to donate, visit www.communitybloodser-vices.org or call 845-220-2030. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are advised. All blood types are needed, especially 0- and 0+. All donors will receive complimen-tary cholesterol and glucose screenings, as well as delicious goodies from Holbert’s Catering. In addition, everyone will be entered in a drawing for dinner for two at BackYard Bistro or a catered dinner from Holbert’s.

Give the gift of life at theDave Cocks Memorial Blood Drive

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Regina Clark, of Clark Training and Devel-opment, has been invited to deliver two-preconference workshops at the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plan Con-ference in New Orleans. She will discuss “Do-ing More with Less: How to Be More Efficient and Effective” and “Leading Teams When You Are Not in Charge.” For information, call Clark at 294-7089 or e-mail [email protected].

Goldstein Lieberman & Company, L.L.C. recently donated $500 from its on-going Go-ing, Going, Gone giveaway to Hi-Tor Animal Care Center, as well as to People to People. The Goldstein Lieberman & Company Cares pro-gram makes a donation several times a month to a different not-for-profit. The Going Going Gone promotion is an on-going give-away that awards $100 from GLC to a local charity with every home run scored.

A sports profile video is an important tool in an athlete’s recruitment process. Let MultiMe-dia Service Center create a profile package to showcase your talents to coaches and recruiters. Call 566-6897 or visit MultiMediaServiceCen-ter.com for details.

Jewish Family Service of Orange County’s Aid to Families Program has received a grant from the Dyson Foundation to help individuals and families who have suffered damage to their home or belongings as a result of Hurricane Irene. The assistance will be dedicated to those of limited means who are lacking sufficient insurance to cover the costs of repairs or re-placements of such items as home furnishings, appliances and food. Jewish Family Service also provides subsidized short-term counseling for those who are going through difficult times. For assistance or referrals, call 341-1173, ext. 300.

CSArch Architecture | Engineering | Con-struction Management was represented by a team of hikers at the recent 3-Peaks Extreme Mountain Challenge sponsored by the COINS Foundation for the construction industry. Climbing nearly 25 miles over 26 hours, hik-ers Ed Anker, Elizabeth Brutsch, Pasquale Marchese, Kyle Miller and CJ Goodwin scaled Whiteface Mountain, NY, Mount Monadnock, NH, and Mount Mansfield, VT, with Dean Whalen driving the team 928 miles between the three mountains. The CSArch group raised $3,100 for the foundation’s primary U.S. and U.K. annual fundraiser. COINS is a non-profit that partners with communities and organiza-tions to build homes, schools and hospitals for the disadvantaged in the U.S., Haiti, Africa and the U.K.

Thomas D. Weddell, C.P.A. and Managing Partner for Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGo-vanni & Weddell, is the 2011 recipient of the

Michael H. Urbach, C.P.A. Community Build-ers Award. The New York Council of Non-profits, Inc. and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants co-sponsored the eighth annual award. The award recognizes exemplary achievements of a certified public accountant who serves on the board(s) of direc-tors of charitable organizations.

More than 400 riders participated in the recent Orange County Country Roads Fall Foliage Bicycle Benefit Tour. Over $20,000 was raised from the Bike Tour, net proceeds of which will benefit the Orange County Land Trust, children with special needs through Occupa-tions, Inc., and The Sanctuary for Animals. After the ride, a catered lunch was provided by Loughran’s of Salisbury Mills.

Riverside Bank has once again been rec-ognized as a superior 5-Star rated bank by BauerFinancial, Inc., Coral Gables, FL, the nation’s leading bank rating and research firm. To earn this rating, Riverside Bank must not only report impressive capital levels, but also an enviable loan portfolio with negligible levels of delinquent loans. Riverside currently operates through four offices in Fishkill, Newburgh and Poughkeepsie and can be found online at www.riversidebankhv.com.

Hudson Valley Parent magazine collected $384 for the Children’s Grieving Center at the September 14 Orange County Chamber Busi-ness EXPO. Visitors to HV Parent’s booth were invited to play a game of skill to win free web and magazine promotion only if they made a contribution to the center. Hudson Valley Parent also gave away free web and magazine ad space to those who donated to the Griev-ing Center, which will allow local businesses the opportunity to reach the over 50,000 moms who read the magazine regularly. Hudson Val-ley Parent is a 16-year old regional magazine and is available at hvparent.com. In addition, the magazine can be found at over 850 loca-tions in the region. For more information, visit www.excitingread.com.

iFlick Photo Booth recently launched a unique photo booth concept in the Hudson Valley – it’s definitely not your typical photo booth. View our photo gallery at www.iFlickPhotoBooth.com to see unique, customized photo layout for every event. Book your holiday party now and receive 50% off any rental package. Have a fund raiser in mind? We can help you raise money for free! Call 662-2582.

The Thayer Leader Development Group was written about this fall in the Training Magazine for China. TLDG continues to set the stan-dard for excellence nationally and internation-ally and is excited about sharing the leadership

lessons of historic West Point and the Army with several more companies in leader devel-opment programs for the month of Novem-ber. For more information about TLDG, or if you would like TLDG to develop a custom-ized leader training and development program for your organization, contact Mimi Garcia, Learning Coordinator, at 446-4731, ext. 7969.

Verticon, LTD has released “5 Rules for Green Building Construction/Renovations,” which is about “making green technology count … in either commercial or residential buildings,” says Co-President Irv Zuckerman. The article outlines five key considerations for integrating green technology into either new builds or ren-ovations. For a free PDF copy of the article, call 774-8500 or e-mail [email protected].

WAMC Northeast Public Radio’s frequencies WAMC 90.3 FM, Albany and WAMK 90.9 FM, Kingston both upgraded to digital HD Radio technology with grant support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting Digital Radio Conversion Fund. This upgrade helps the sound quality and expands WAMC’s digi-tal listening coverage area. Member-supported WAMC Northeast Public Radio broadcasts news, informational and cultural programming to listeners in portions of seven northeastern states. WAMC is an award winning producer of regionally based programming and an affili-ate of National Public Radio, American Public Media, and Public Radio International. To become a member, go to: www.wamc.org/sup-port.html

The Ruby Group has finished the first phase of a two-phase project at America’s oldest win-ery, Brotherhood Winery, based in Washing-tonville since 1839. The company completed construction on the conversion of a storage barn into a nearly 6,000-square-foot catering hall. The hall, which dates back to 1893, was used for storage after a fire destroyed its roof in 1999. The Ruby Group’s Design-Build team handled all details of the project from inception through permitting and design to construc-tion and finishing with its own architects and engineers.

As part of the recent Military Appreciation Day Picnic that the business community hosted for members of the 105th Air National Guard and Marines unit at Stewart, Panera Bread provided enough food to feed breakfast to 150 people from the Stewart community. More than 5,000 servicemen and women and their families enjoyed the picnic.

Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union will open its newest branch in the Town of Mont-gomery. The branch office is located at 30 Hawkins Drive, just north of the intersection of Route 84 and Route 208 at exit five. This is the credit union’s fourth branch office in Orange County. With approximately 5,000 square feet of space, the branch offers six teller windows,

two drive-up teller windows, six offices for fi-nancial services representatives, one drive-up ATM and one walk-up ATM, as well as a fee-free coin machine.

Empire State Bank, with offices in Newburgh, New Paltz and Staten Island, recently awarded $4,400 in quarterly grants to support nonprofit agencies and programs through its charitable trust fund, administered by the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan. Organi-zations receiving donations included Habi-tat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh, the SUNY Orange Foundation and Safe Harbors of the Hudson. To make a gift to this fund, make checks payable to CFOS- Empire State Bank, NA Charitable Trust Fund, and mail to the Community Foundation at 30 Scott’s Cor-ners Drive, Suite 202, Montgomery, NY 12549. Secure on-line donations may be made to the Empire State Bank, NA Charitable Trust Fund at cfoc-ny.org. For more information, contact the Community Foundation at 769-9393.

Access Physical Therapy & Wellness is open-ing an office in Milford, PA in November. In-nocent Rwakonda has been named the Milford office director. Dr. Rwakonda has practiced in the Milford area for over 15 years. For more information on this or other physical/occupa-tional therapy topics, visit www.AccessPTW.com or contact Stephen Albanese at 457-5555 or [email protected].

Patricia Quinn has joined the Board of Direc-tors of the Mental Health Association in Or-ange County. Jean Pavek heads the 20-mem-ber board. Jiri Ireifej is Vice President. Arthur Gloeckler is Treasurer. Sandy Ryan is Secretary.

American Mobile Glass of Middletown can handle any type of insurance work for your auto glass needs. Remember: you, the customer, choose the company to do your work, not the insurance company. American Mobile Glass is located at 126 Sprague Avenue in Middletown. Call 381-1581.

Big Brothers Big Sisters 3rd Annual “Fore the Kids Golf Classic” was washed out by hurri-cane Irene, coming back with gale force suc-cess at West Point Golf Course on October 3 when 130 golfers helped raise $39,305 to help BBBS continue its life-changing mentoring support. Primary sponsors included: Fox Radio, Mid Hudson Managed Home Care, Frontier Communications, Goldstein, Karlewicz & Goldstein, Mid-Hudson SHRM and Empire State Bank. See event photos on: www.Face-book.com/bbbsocny. r

Did You Know?


319 Media Group, L.L.C.Michael Dottin28 James Clark DriveMiddletown, NY 10940(845) 699-2930Media - Television

Adcorp Media GroupPeter Broccole50 South Buckhout Street, Suite 200Irvington, NY 10533(914) 909-2960Advertising/Graphics/Marketing

Associa River ManagementMark Raphael117 Executive DriveNew Windsor, NY 12550(845) 656-2226Real Estate - Management

Atlas Security ServicesMatthew Ventura2002 Route 17M, Suite 6Goshen, NY 10924(800) 646-0438Security/Alarm/Video Surveillance

Bath, Bark & BeyondAndrea Massa179 Wisner AvenueMiddletown, NY 10940(845) 476-6545Animal Services/Supplies

Big Brothers Big Sisters SWCT FoundationKen Kuntz253 South Williams StreetNewburgh, NY 12550(877) 399-2570Human Service Organizations

Big Dog InnovationsJackie Crino11 Cherry LaneChester, NY 10918(845) 629-4504Marketing (Multi-Level)

Bollinger and Rutter Video Production & Ser-vicesBill Bollinger1272 Cohecton TurnpikeTyler Hill, PA 18469(570) 224-4400Film/TV/Video/Production

Clipper Magazine/GannettMark Reifenberg42 Hoslers RoadWesttown, NY 10998(845) 857-4013Advertising/Graphics/Marketing

Comfort ExpertsMichael Jones129 Denton HillNew Hampton, NY 10958(845) 374-2000

Plumbing/Heating/Air Conditioning Services & Supplies

Consolidated Medical, Inc.Doug Crana29 Prospect StreetNewburgh, NY 12550(845) 565-5820Health Care and Related Services - Equipment

Fav’s TreateryMedhi Youcef162 North Main StreetFlorida, NY 10921(845) 508-6555Bakeries and Related Products

Genesis Home InnovationsRichard Rafos253 South Williams StreetNewburgh, NY 12550(845) 566-4718Construction and Related Services

George’s FuelGeorge Blaison38 Orange AvenueWalden, NY 12586(845) 778-3993Fuel Oil/Gasoline

Great ParentsBarbara Hartman385 State Route 32Central Valley, NY 10915(845) 827-5808Health Care and Related Services - Psychotherapy

iFlick Photo BoothMari Nevin18 Lincoln RoadMonroe, NY 10950(845) 662-2582Entertainment

L.I.F.E. Source Educational ServicesDr. Lois TannenbaumP.O. Box 2162Newburgh, NY 12550(845) 527-7913Education/Training

Mauri Waldman, LCSWR, BCD, CASACMauri Waldman155 Main StreetGoshen, NY 10924(845) 294-7408Health Care and Related Services - Psychotherapy

MB DesignsMichael Bagley41 Union Square West, Suite 936New York, NY 10003(212) 989-0950Interior Designer

Media Solstice Marketing & Public RelationsJessica Gardner68 Hudson Street

Port Jervis, NY 12771(845) 430-1396Advertising/Graphics/Marketing

Newburgh Brewing CompanyPaul Halayko88 South Colden StreetNewburgh, NY 12550(617) 921-2872

Niederhauser Family Eye CareDr. Hilary Niederhauser181 Marigold Court, Woodbury CommonsCentral Valley, NY 10917(845) 928-3438Health Care and Related Services - Physicians/Ophthalmologist

Oppenheimer & Company, Inc.Richard Cass3 Vansway, Unit 5Cornwall, NY 12518(914) 421-4139Financial Services/Investment Management

Robert L. Pitkofsky, Attorney at LawRobert L. Pitkofsky40 Woodside DriveNew City, NY 10956(845) 323-5496Attorneys

T & R Service CenterTimothy MurphyP.O. Box 248Wallkill, NY 12589(845) 895-8266Automobile Sales/Service/Leasing

The Law Office of Sarah RamosSarah RamosP.O. Box 226Monroe, NY 10949(845) 783-1460Attorneys

Trident Tactical Technical- T3Mark Ellingson297 Main StreetHighland Falls, NY 10928(845) 977-8090Sports Supplies and Services

WalgreensAnthony Kollar2084 Route 208Montgomery, NY 12549(845) 769-9203Pharmacies

WalgreensAnn Sewall82 North Plank RoadNewburgh, NY 12550(845) 926-3600Pharmacies

WebbullieAnthony Damico7 Damian CourtChester, NY 10918(845) 774-6268Internet Marketing Consultant

New Members anniversariesCongratulations to the following Chamber members who are celebrating special anniversaries this month:

25 Years Tectonic Engineering & Surveying Consultants, P.C.

15 Years A & T Healthcare, L.L.C. A. Gurda Produce, Inc. Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union Mid Hudson Managed Home Care, Inc. Ozman Law Offices

10 Years Accounting Link Technologies, L.L.C. Al Dana Mechanical Contractors Hollenbeck & Dailey ICDI Corp., DBA Aurochemicals Reliable Cleaning Services Wellness Home Care, Ltd.

5 Years Arkel Motors, Inc. HVBiz, Westfair Communications

More volunteers listed for ‘extreMe Makeover: HoMe edition’

The list of individuals, businesses and organi-zations that helped carry out Orange County’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” that ap-peared in last month’s Business Viewpoint was incomplete. The following should also be thanked:● Gervic Paints (Benjamin Moore)● Gillin Custom Design● Joanne DiCesare● Loiodice Excavating● Marty Memmelaar and Sons Welding-Fabrication● Mid-City Transit Corp.● Village Paint (Benjamin Moore)● Wal-Mart (Middletown, Monroe, Newburgh)


Open enrollment is currently being offered for the Chamber’s health insurance program. Open enrollment is the opportunity to change your current health insur-ance program or add employees to one of the following programs: CDPHP and MVP (high deduct-ible plans are now available). It is also an opportunity to take advantage of the plans we offer if you have not already. Other programs for groups of two or more are available through: Aetna, CDPHP, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, Emblem Health, MVP and Oxford. Programs for sole proprietors include plan options through CDPHP and MVP. Vision and Dental plans are also available.

Orange Benefits Partners, L.L.C. will hold an informational health insurance meeting on December 1 at the Orange County Chamber of Commerce Business Center in Montgomery to answer any questions about changes in your coverage for the upcoming year. There will be a morning session (8:00-9:00 a.m.) and an after-noon session (12:00-1:00 p.m.). To make a reservation for one of the informational sessions or for more information and/or applica-tions, contact Christine Florio at 725-7390 or [email protected] before December 1.

Open Enrollment is offered from December 1-December 27 for OBP’s association health insur-ance programs.

Note that these programs under Open Enrollment will be for a January 1, 2012 effective date.

This year’s St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital Gala raised more than $100,000 toward capital projects and expansions. The event attracted nearly 500 guests including hospital leadership, elected officials and com-munity members. Allan E. Atzrott, President and CEO, announced during dinner that the newly reno-vated main lobby of the Newburgh campus will be dedicated to the SLCH Auxiliary. The hospital re-cently welcomed physicians, politi-cal leaders, employees and mem-bers of the community to mark the completion of the new SLCH lobby and the culmination of its 10-year, $125 million master facility plan. St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital’s pediatric department was the recent recipi-ent of a donation of 72 teddy bears by Teddy’s Love Children (TLC) of the Orange, Rockland District Masonic Association. The Lap4Life Foundation awarded a $20,000 grant to SLCH’s Littman Cancer Center. The funds were raised at the Third Annual Lap4Life Run/Walk held in memory of Dr. Angelo Casabianca.

Dr. Christopher Magee, an ortho-pedic surgeon with over 25 years of

experience, has joined the staff of Middletown Medical. He offers treatment for all orthopedic condi-tions and specializes in knee and shoulder problems and total joint replacement. Dr. David Bleeker, a board certified Internal Medicine physician with over 20 years of ex-perience, has also joined Middle-town Medical. He offers primary medical care for all adults. Mary Morton, a Family Nurse Practitioner with a Ph.D. in natural health, has also joined the staff at Middletown Medical. To schedule an appoint-ment with any of these individuals, call 342-4774. Middletown Medical offers the Fluzone High-Dose vac-cine, designed specifically for people 65 and older.

Orange Regional Medical Center received the American Heart As-sociation/American Stroke Associa-tion’s Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achieve-ment Award. The award recog-nizes ORMC’s commitment to and success in implementing a higher standard of stroke care. ORMC and POW’R Tobacco Cessation Center have joined together to offer patients

who smoke, and would like to quit, a two-week course of free nicotine replacement therapy (NRT). All patients taking advantage of the benefit will also be referred to the NYS Smokers’ Quitline, 1-866-NY QUITS (1-866-697-8487) for free counseling and an additional two-week supply of NRT. For more information about Nicotine Re-placement Therapy, call ORMC’s Respiratory Therapy Department at 333-2000. Orange Regional Medi-cal Center’s 2010-2011 Commu-nity Service Plan is now available at www.ormc.org.

Several CDPHP® health plans have placed among the top health plans in New York State in the National Committee for Quality Assurance’s 2011-2012 Health Insurance Plan Rankings. CDPHP® announces the launch of its 2012 Medicare Choices product lineup and comprehensive benefits for this year’s open en-rollment season, which include a reduced premium on all of its indi-vidual CDPHP Medicare Choices HMO plans. Established in 1984 as a physician-founded and guided health plan, CDPHP and its affili-

ates currently serve members in 24 counties throughout New York. Visit CDPHP at www.cdphp.com or on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn.

Dr. Kiersten Flynn and Dr. Kathryn Rodriguez have joined the staff of Access Physicial Therapy & Well-ness’ Montgomery office. Are you experiencing aches and pains? Stiff-ness from the change in weather? Proper exercise has been shown to be one of the best ways to combat many everyday pains and pain due to arthritis. Access Physical Therapy & Wellness reminds readers to stop in and check out their convenient loca-tions and hours (see Member Spot-light). Visit www.AccessPTW.com.

The Elant Foundation has named Michael E. Catania, Esq., to the foundation’s Review Committee for Scholarships and Circle of Excel-lence. Catania is an associate with Tarshis, Catania, Liberth, Mahon & Milligram, P.L.L.C., in New-burgh. He concentrates his practice on construction law, commercial litigation, municipal defense and general litigation. r

Health notes

Health Insurance note from Orange Benefits Partners

Board Certified Hearing In-strument Specialist Norman

V. Meci cuts the ribbon on the newly refurbished office of AVC Hearing Aid Center, Inc. at 22 Mulberry Street in

Middletown. Norman and his mother, Bette Lee Meci,

left, own the company, which also has an office in the Balmville Professional Building in Newburgh. At right is Middletown Office

Manager Lisa Weimer, who is Bette’s niece. More infor-mation is available at www.

AVCHearing.com. In the background are Dolores Pa-

gano (Shaklee, The Health Answer), left, and Beverly Petrozak, wife of a client.

Orane County Chamber November Viewpoint

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