Economist Addresses NY State Economy at Chamber Breakfast

The January Contact Breakfast—the first official business networking event of 2019—will serve as the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce’s annual meeting. Keynote speaker Dr. Jonas J. N. Shaende, Chief Economist from the Fiscal Policy Institute will address the 2019 economic outlook for New York State and the Hudson Valley region.

The breakfast, sponsored by Rondout Savings Bank, will be held on Wednesday, January 16 from 7:30-9 a.m. at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel. Networking begins at 7:15 a.m. with the program starting at 7:30 a.m.
Chamber President and CEO Frank Castella, Jr., will also provide brief State of the Chamber remarks, looking ahead to plans and initiatives in 2019, as well as recognizing new Board members and corporate sponsors.

Tickets are $25 for Chamber members with advance reservations, or $30 at the door. Nonmembers can attend for $35. Payment in advance is required in order to expedite the check-in process. Cancellations less than 24-hours from the event and no-shows will be charged the full ticket price. Call (845) 454-1700, ext. 1000 or visit dcrcoc.org to RSVP.
 
Following the breakfast, the Nonprofit Committee will present a panel discussion on “HR Best Practices” from 9-11 a.m. For more information, visit dcrcoc.org.
Dr. Shaende is a seasoned economic consultant who has worked extensively in the areas of global macro, economic policy, financial regulation and forensic economics, data modeling and analysis, and financial engineering. A teacher of graduate and undergraduate economics at Long Island University and senior advisor in New York City government, Dr. Shaende is a frequent economics expert and commentator in the media discussing current issues in the spheres of economy and finance. He holds PhD, MPhil, and MA degrees in Economics from The New School for Social Research, and a BA in Economics from Long Island University.
Established in 1868, Rondout Savings Bank is a state-chartered, mutual banking and financial services provider headquartered in Kingston. As of 2017 Rondout Savings Bank had over $351 million in total assets and is committed to investing a percentage of their annual profit back into the community each year. Providing financial services to thousands of businesses and households throughout the Hudson Valley area, Rondout Savings Bank has seven locations in Kingston, West Hurley, and Hyde Park. Operating divisions include: asset management, personal banking and business banking. For more information visit: rondoutbank.com.
There are many in need in our community. The Ambassador Committee is proud to continue its partnership with the Chamber’s Workforce Development Center to collect canned and dry goods from breakfast attendees. Donations are greatly appreciated.
 
About DCRCOC: Founded in 1907, the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce is a committed advocate to the growth and development of local businesses and the economy. For more information about Chamber happenings, the complete events calendar, or to find out how we might best serve as an advocate for you and your business, please visit dcrcoc.org.