President & CEO of Dutchess Tourism speaks at Chamber’s August Contact Breakfast

For Immediate Release
Media Contact:
Lj. Julee Whalin, Marketing & Communications
Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce
845.454.1700 x1020
jwhalin@dcrcoc.org
845.454.1700 x1020

July 30, 2018

President & CEO of Dutchess Tourism to speak at Chamber’s next Contact Breakfast

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY – July 30, 2018 – Mary Kay Vrba, President & CEO of Dutchess tourism, Inc. will discuss tourism’s economic impact in the Hudson Valley at the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Contact Breakfast on Wednesday, August 15 from 7:30 - 9 AM at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel & Conference Center.
Mary Kay is a championing pioneer in helping boost the Hudson Valley as a rival travel destination. She works tirelessly to bring visitors from NYC and nationally for day, week and permanent escapes. She will be discussing tourism’s impact on the economy, future initiatives and what’s on the horizon for the Hudson Valley including the Special Olympics coming in 2019 - 2020.  Mary Kay started her career in tourism in 1994, has background in recreation and has held past positions as the Dutchess County’s Commissioner of Parks, Recreation & Conservation, served as the Hudson River Valley Association’s director of tourism and taught as an adjunct professor at NYU’s hospitality program.
Tickets for the breakfast are $25 in advance or $30 at the door for members. Non-members can attend for $35. Call 845.454.1700 x 1000 or visit dcrcoc.org to register.
TEG Federal Credit Union proudly sponsors this month’s breakfast. TEG Federal Credit Union’s local roots stretch back to 1969, when teachers from the Wappingers Central school district decided to create an alternative as they desired a financial institution that would provide fair and equitable treatment. Over the years membership expanded to government workers, employee groups and to all who live, work, worship or attend school in New York’s Dutchess, Orange and Ulster Counties. They know that choosing where to save, invest, and where to borrow from, are some of the biggest decisions any person faces. That’s why they take their responsibility to their members seriously. They’re proud to be local, member-owned, and not for profit. For more information please visit them at tegfcu.com.
In an ongoing effort to assist those in need within the community, the Chamber's Ambassador Committee has again partnered with the Workforce Development Center to collect canned and dry goods at each monthly Contact Breakfast. Please bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Workforce Development Center. Non-profits that will be present that day include Angels of Light, Greystone Programs, and United Way of Dutchess-Orange Region.
About DCRCOC:
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, 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. 
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