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Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Future business leaders being developed here
Welcome to June, the month when there is much talk about graduations, acceptance letters from colleges and universities, and scholarships. You may not realize how the Chamber and The Chamber Foundation fit into this discussion and how it ties into the growth of our economy and development of our future leaders.
Frank M. Castella, Jr., President and CEO, Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce
Wednesday, June 1, 2022Spotlight on The Chamber Foundation Scholarship Fundraisers
f you’ve been following my articles over the past few months, you’re familiar with The Chamber Foundation’s robust leadership programming, including Youth Leadership, Leadership Dutchess, and Executive Leadership. In addition to these programs, a significant part of The Chamber Foundation’s community development activity involves fundraising for various scholarships for local students. This article focuses specifically on the Norman and Rita Nussbickel Scholarship, the Cosimo DiBrizzi Memorial Scholarship,
Laura Doe, Director of Programming & Development for The Chamber Foundation
Wednesday, June 1, 2022Looking Forward to Summer in the Hudson Valley
We truly live in a beautiful part of the world, and one that has a lot of activities and events during the summer months. I’m especially excited this summer in the Hudson Valley to attend the many Chamber annual and monthly events.
Scott Pawenski, DCRCOC Board Chair
Wednesday, May 4, 2022Highlight Your Business in May at the TLF Business & Consumer Expo and Great HV Scavenger Hunt
Sign up your business to participate in the Think Local First Business & Consumer Expo, the Great Hudson Valley Scavenger Hunt, or any of the upcoming Chamber events, and help remind our local community to shop and Think Local First.
Frank Castella, President & CEO
Wednesday, May 4, 2022Highlights of Youth Leadership and Leadership Dutchess 2022
The Chamber Foundation’s Youth Leadership and Leadership Dutchess programs continue to deliver meaningful professional development, leadership skills training, and community involvement opportunities to local teens and adult professionals.
Laura Doe, Director of Programming & Development
Wednesday, May 4, 2022Come Out for a Day of Golf for a Great Cause
Each year, The Chamber Foundation hosts a Day of Golf to benefit the Norman and Rita Nussbickel Memorial Scholarship. I hope you will join us this year on Tuesday, June 21 at The Links at Union Vale in support of this great cause. The Day of Golf features not only golf, but also contests, raffles, a silent auction, and delicious food and drinks throughout the day. You can golf as a single, or as a foursome. To register, please reach out to Events Specialist, Allie Gunn-Holder, at 845.454.1700 x. 1050.
Scott Pawenski, Board Chair
Friday, April 1, 2022Spotlight on our Leadership Programming sponsors!
This month I want to give special thanks to the organizations that generously sponsor The Chamber Foundation’s three leadership training programs for 2022: Youth Leadership, Leadership Dutchess, and Executive Leadership.
Laura Doe, Director of Programming and Development
Friday, April 1, 2022Be Found Using Your Membership
With spring’s arrival on our doorstep, Chamber Members will be receiving their printed Spring/Summer 2022 Business Directory in the mail. The Directory makes it easy for the entire community to Think Local First and find your business - in print, online, and around the neighborhood.
Scott Pawenski, Board Chair
Friday, April 1, 2022Get Ready for The Great Hudson Valley Scavenger Hunt 2022
Last year, we recognized that one of the challenges local businesses were facing was staying connected with their customers, so we developed the inaugural Great Hudson Valley Scavenger Hunt, presented by KeyBank. It was such a success, with over 900 participants, that we will be bringing it back this year!
Frank Castella, Jr.
Wednesday, March 9, 2022Applications Now Open for Leadership Dutchess and Youth Leadership 2023
Always looking ahead, it is now time to start recruiting for the next class of future leaders. Youth Leadership and Leadership Dutchess are accepting applications for the Class of 2023 cohorts!
Laura Doe, Director of Programming and Development
