DCRCOC Think Local First Business & Hospitality Expo returns to the Civic Center.

The Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce Think Local First Business & Hospitality Expo returns to the Mid-Hudson Civic Center on Wednesday, October 24 from 1- 6 PM. This signature event will feature the latest products and services available from companies around the Hudson Valley. Returning this year will be local venues, restaurants, caterers, hotels, and craft beverage makers who will showcase their locations and products to potential clients through samples, photos, and more.
 
Booths are still available!
The Chamber invites member and non-member businesses and organizations to come with interactive exhibits and connect with the business community. Members and non-members can reserve a booth. Booths include an 8x8-foot pipe-and-drape space with a 6-foot table, skirt, chairs, and a sign. Want the member rate? Call 845.454.1700, x 1009.
 
Business-shredding services, 1 - 3 PM
Also during the Expo from 1 - 3 PM, Legal Shred will provide business-shredding services. Donations are suggested and benefit the Chamber Foundation, Inc. This service is sponsored by Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation and Quality Environmental Solutions & Technologies.
 
American Red Cross blood drive, 1 – 6 PM
This year KeyBank is the American Red Cross blood drive sponsor, which will be located in the lobby of the Civic Center during the Expo from 1- 6 PM. To make an appointment call the Red Cross at 1.800RedCross (800.733.2767).
 
Marketing expert panel, “Putting the Power in your PR”, 3 - 4 PM
New for 2018 is a marketing expert panel, “Putting the Power in your PR” from 3 - 4 PM during the Expo.  Panel hosts will include local industry leaders from the Hudson Valley featuring Filomena Fanelli of Impact PR & Communications, Kate Rabe of Marketing Inbound and Renée Bulla of Momentum Advertising. The panel is sponsored by N&S Supply, Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union and SRDD Law.  You can RSVP to attend this panel by registering on the DCRCOC events page.
 
Bonus networking opportunity, 4 – 6 PM
A bonus Business After Hours networking opportunity returns this year from 4 - 6 PM at the Expo with music, food, and a cash bar for vendors and attendees.
 
The 2018 Think Local First Business & Hospitality Expo is proudly sponsored by The Arc of Dutchess, Coffee System of the Hudson Valley, DCH Wappingers Falls Toyota, Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union, Integrated Enterprise Solutions, Riverside Bank - a division of Salisbury Bank & Trust Company, Royal Carting Service Company, Mid-Hudson Civic Center, Poughkeepsie Galleria and ServiceMaster Restore by NEST. Media Sponsors are Hudson Valley Magazine and Poughkeepsie Journal.
 
Founded in 1907, the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce is committed to the growth and development of local businesses and the economy.  For more information about Chamber happenings, a complete events calendar, or to find out how we might best serve as an advocate for you and your business, please visit dcrcoc.org.