The Chamber is an advocate and resource for businesses and organizations of all sizes in the community. We understand the challenges associated with doing business, especially in New York State, and strive to pave the road for growth. Below are resources relevant to businesses, employers, and employees.
If you were unable to participate in our COVID-19 Employer Resources Webinars, you can view the videos and download the PowerPoints HERE. If you have a question that was not asked during these seminars, please feel free to reach out to Chamber President & CEO Frank Castella Jr. You can reach him at Frank@dcrcoc.org.
On March 7, 2019 the Department of Labor announced a proposed rule that would would increase the minimum salary level for employees to be considered “exempt” from overtime regulations.
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The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking includes:
The new proposed rule has yet to be published in the Federal Register. Once it is, interested parties will have 60 days to submit comments. The Department will then evaluate the comments and issue a final rule or continue to revise proposed rules.
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Poughkeepsie Public Library District is offering the opportunity for you to receive individualized help addressing your computer-based needs. Specific tasks staff can help with include: learning basic computer skills, creating email accounts, performing job searches, filling out job applications, formatting resumes, filing for unemployment, and creating and editing Microsoft Office documents.
Registration for computer and job classes is open.
Please note: Thursday afternoon labs from 1-3 at Boardman Road Library (141 Boardman Road). All other computer labs and classes are at the Adriance Library (93 Market Street), including the third Saturday of the month lab and two Saturday classes each month (usually the second and third Saturday). For more information on all Fall labs and classes from January 1 through March 31 please visit: PokLib.org
Word 101 • Word 102 • Excel 101 • Excel 102 • Excel 103 • Excel Functions • Excel Tips & Tricks •
PowerPoint 101 • Mail Merge in Word & Excel • Resume Critiques • Job Search • Publisher • Access
PC Basics • Working with Digital Photos • Intro to Google Drive & Docs • Creating a Website • Intro to Selling Online • Intro to 3DPrinting Services • Intro to Instagram • Intro to Twitter • Windows 10 • Ancestry.com • Job Club
For dates, times, and location info and to register, visit PokLib.org
As part of your membership with the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce, you qualify to receive free sexual harassment prevention training for all of your employees. This training was mandated by the state for every employer to provide every employee in New York, regardless of business size or the type of employee. Outside organizations and businesses will charge you $25-$75 per employee to conduct this training but it is complimentary to you. Thank you to KeyBank, RBT CPAs, and Rose & Kiernan Inc. for sponsoring this member benefit. Call our front desk to learn how to get take advantage of this! (845) 454-1700 ext. 1000