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Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce
Important resources for local businesses and organizations
- Watch a video replay, download slides from the April 1 webinar on Emergency Lending Solutions, click here
- Websites, information on SBA loans, unemployment, state guidelines, health organizations, and more, click here
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- To post and view employment opportunities, click here
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- To contact the Chamber staff, including Workforce and Foundation representatives, click here
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Apr 08
Edward Jones with John Leigh Presents: Rules of the Road Webinar on 4/16/2020 at 11:30am
Please Join us for a Rules of the Road Webinar hosted and presented by John Leigh of Edward Jones on April 16, 2020 at 11:30am est. The Rules of the Road presentation introduces the Edward Jones' 10 Rules of the Road to investing. Participants will learn:The most common investing mistakes and how to avoid themInvesting strategies to help reach their long-term goalsWhat they can do now to prepare for retirement
Apr 08Edward Jones with John Leigh Presents: Standing Guard Webinar on April 30, 2020 at 11:30am
Standing Guard: Protect What You've Worked For shares strategies designed to help you guard your most valuable assets and protect your pre- and post-retirement income.This presentation covers risks that could impact your clients financial strategy and solutions to protect against these risks:Creating a foundation to protect against unexpected eventsProtecting your income during retirementAddressing rising health care and long-term medical care costs Please reach out to us to get the necessary link to
Apr 07MTN OFFERS FREE AT HOME FITNESS PROGRAM TO LOCAL BUSINESSES
Move The Needle is offering FREE at-home fitness programing to employees of local businesses. We hope these home workouts teach, educate and inspire you to keep moving while you're at home. Whether you're an elite athlete or someone just getting started, this program will help you improve and #MoveTheNeedle. LET'S GET STARTED!Visit movetheneedle.us/MTNfitUse the promo code DCRCHAMBER (case sensitive) to set up your FREE accountDownload the Healthie app in the App Store. STAY FIT! Each day, log into the app
Apr 07Finalists Announced for Dutchess Tourism 7th Annual Awards of Distinction
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 7, 2020 Contact: Whitney Bowers 845-463-5446 whitney@dutchesstourism.com FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR DUTCHESS TOURISM AWARDS OF DISTINCTIONTentative New Date for Awards Recognition Breakfast POUGHKEEPSIE, NY– Dutchess Tourism, Inc. has announced the finalists for their 7th Annual Dutchess Tourism Awards of Distinction. Award winners in eight categories will be announced at a special breakfast that has tentatively been
Apr 06ZOTT CONSTRUCTION AND THE CORONAVIRUS
-Subject: ZOTT CONSTRUCTION AND THE CORONAVIRUS 845-797-5780 GENE https://www.facebook.com/ZottConstruction/ Chamber Members, Our system is called Steramist. This system was developed In response to the 2001 Anthrax attacks, The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and a large US defense contractor joined forces to develop a Binary Ionization Technology (BIT) platform and it’s SteraMist which proved to be capable of defending against biological and chemical agents. We own
Apr 06Common Energy Provides Opportunities for Those Affected by Coronavirus
Common Energy, a leading community solar provider in New York and Maryland, is offering those affected by the recent coronavirus (COVID-19) new at-home employment opportunities. The company works with official state-supported programs to provide households and businesses guaranteed savings on their electricity and is hiring consultants to bring lower cost clean energy to their communities. Consultants perform a critical role at Common Energy by educating and enrolling households and businesses in the
Apr 06$1,035 SunPower Rebate Offer
$1,035 SunPower Rebate offer for the A-Series 400 Watt Solar Panels! For the purchase of select SunPower Equinox System. Expires April 30, 2020
Apr 02Tompkins Mahopac Bank to Aid Employees Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic
Tompkins Mahopac Bank to Aid Employees Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic BREWSTER, NY - Tompkins Financial Corporation (NYSE American:TMP) In an effort to assist its employees with unexpected financial burdens faced during the current COVID-19 crisis, Tompkins Financial is offering a discount loan program to non-executive employees who have encountered increased expenses or decreased income. These include spouse or domestic partner’s job loss, and unexpected costs for elder care or child care. In
Apr 02Mental Health & Covid-19
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention knows that during this difficult and usual time, people need to also take care of their mental health. Our organization has a dedicated webpage for our response to COVID-19, where a comprehensive look of our blogs, social shareables and resources are available for the public. https://afsp.org/campaigns/covid-19/
Apr 01Car Headquarters - Deep Discounts
Sales by appointment ONLY. Deep discounts, due to current conditions. Hours of Operation:Monday-Friday9 AM - 6 PMSaturday 9 AM - 4 PMwww.CarHeadquarters.net 981 Little Britain Road Route 207 New Windsor, NY
Apr 01Hillrock Estate Distillery Now Shipping Throughout NYS
Hillrock Estate Distillery is now offering flat rate shipping throughout NYS for $22, and free shipping for orders over five bottles. We also offer free deliveries within a 30 mile radius of the distillery. For more information please call 518-329-1023 Hours of Operation (Curbside Pick Up & Local Deliveries) Monday-Sunday 9 AM - 6 PM 408 Pooles Hill Road Ancram, NYwww.hillrockdistillery.com
Mar 31BRANDING PROS CAN SUPPLY PPE AND HAND SANITIZERS
We have access to N95 masks, disposable masks and hand sanitizers. Large volumes are available. Contact us for pricing and lead times on all products. Phone (845) 452-2439 or email Info@BrandingPros.com
Mar 31Durant's Rentals
Amid the ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we wanted to share with the appropriate personnel within your organization the service and equipment we are well poised to provide, along with a direct contact at our company, as a resource should they be needed. Having been contracted to provide tenting for drive-thru COVID-19 testing set to be conducted at the Yale Diagnostic Radiology center on Sargent Dr. in New Haven and Mid-State Medical Center in Meriden and Vassar Hospital in Poughkeepsie
Mar 30CYBER SECURITY FIRM OFFERS FREE HELP TO LOCAL BUSINESSES AND NON-PROFITS
Cyber Guardian Consulting Group, a premier provider of cyber-attack protection in the tri-state area, is currently offering pro bono cyber security evaluations to local businesses, government agencies and non-profits. “We’ve seen the number of threats more than double since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic,” says Cyber Guardian President and CEO Nick Martin. “With so many people working from home, security weaknesses have multiplied overnight, and we would like to help people protect what they have
Mar 30Lyndsey Roofing Offers Help for Those in Need.
If anyone who is elderly, disabled or a veteran and financially struggling, who needs temporary roof repair or a tarp, we will help at no charge to the homeowner. If the damage can be covered by the insurance company, we will help them through that process at no charge to the homeowner. People need to help people who are in need and we will do what we can to help. I can be contacted directly at 845-490-5688. We are properly insured for Roofing. We are certified contractors with GAF
Mar 30Intelligent Design IT Offering 2 Hours of Free Tech Support and a Free Work from Home Consultation
Special Resources for all Businesses:Managing a Remote Workforce (and Remote Customers)Are your employees equipped with the right technology to ensure business continuity as many transition to a remote workforce? At Intelligent IT Designs, we recognize that we are in a unique position to help keep your employees connected and in business by enabling them to virtually communicate, collaborate, and conduct meetings and presentations from any location, on any device. We have been working behind the scenes
Mar 2750% Off Discount Family and Friends - Poughkeepsie Indoor Organic Gardens
Indoor Organic Gardens of Poughkeepsie offers 50% Discount with Code ''igopk'' at checkout when ordering Dietary Supplement Broccoli Powder from www.iogopk.com. High Density, Living, Certified Organic Vitamins and Minerals plus Sulforaphane and more. Free Shipping Further Discount for Curbside Pickup Contact Karole at 845-790-8075. 316 Main Street Poughkeepsie Monday-Friday 9 AM - 5 PM *Farm Hours By Pre-arrangement.
Mar 25Support for NY Freelancers + Entrepreneurs in the Time of Coronavirus.
The struggle is real — for our health, of course, but also our bank accounts. Millions will be unemployed, and businesses are shutting down — a recession is looming. We don’t know how deep we’ll go, but we do know the abruptness of the decline is unprecedented. “Smaller companies will be hit harder than large ones because of their limited access to credit and less cash in the bank,” wrote Nelson D. Schwartz in the New York Times. “There will be a swath of small businesses that simply won’t be able to
Mar 25News from Dutchess Outreach
If you know someone in need of food or groceries, our Food Pantry is open and operating with normal hours in the Family Partnership Center; M,T,Th, F 8:30 am - 11:30 am. In order to limit contact and abide by CDC guidelines, we ask that those who are in need of food call us ahead of time at 845-454-3792 so that we can prepare the items ahead of time and get them on their way safely. If they are unable to come into the pantry for any reason, we want to know. Please have them use this
Mar 25Support Local and Local Business Directory.
The Times Herald-Record and LOCALiQ are working hard to connect with each and every business impacted by current challenges. We are hoping, as chambers you can help circulate the opportunities we have created to assist the business community showcase their abilities to provide services. We’re here to help, and want to offer any support we can in this challenging time. We’re open to feedback and create ideas with you, and we’ll do everything we can to help you and your business members achieve their
Mar 25Merry Maids Now Offering Disinfection Services
Merry Maids is not only essential and open but is offering disinfection services for both Residential and Commercial customers as both Stand Alone and Add on service. Contact us at 845-297-1009 or Text 845-764-8863337 Fullerton Ave Newburgh, NY 12550Merrymaids.comHours of Operation: Mon-Fri 9 AM to 4 PM Saturday 9 AM to 1 PM
Mar 25Red Cap Cleaners OPEN with curbside service
Red Cap Cleaners is currently offering Curb Side Pick Up / Drop Off and delivery services. Wash and Fold also available on request We are Open and Essential offering our Sanitone Cleaning process to sanitize your clothing. Please visit our website for our 4 locations and hours of operation: www.redcapcleaners.com Thank you for your continued patronage!!
Mar 24Dutchess County Hotel Needs.
If any area hospitals, realtors, Funeral Homes and government employees/contractors need a hotel in Poughkeepsie, NY, we are centrally located, offering suites with fully equipped kitchens, complimentary Wi-Fi, 24-Hour Fitness Center, a Sports Court, Putting Green, 2 Outdoor BBQ Grills, 2 fire pit seating areas & Free Parking. Homewood Suites by Hilton 900 Thomas Watson Drive Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 845.462.0030
Mar 24The Quilt Basket Shifts to Making Masks in Times of Shortage
The Quilt Basket is located on Rt. 376 in Fishkill Plains and has put together a set of instructions for quilters/sewers to make face masks for family, friends, and local organizations. These are NOT N95 masks but are intended to provide at least some level of protection. Due to the current shortage of N95 masks, even some healthcare workers are using them to augment their face masks when supplies run low. We cannot have our store in Fishkill Plains open due to the Governor's PAUSE directive so we have
Mar 24PAGONES-O'NEILL / SECURITY SERVICES
Dear Fellow Chamber Members - Pagones-O’Neill is ready, willing, and able to provide security services to you and your area businesses during these difficult times. Our personnel live in the area and can be quickly deployed wherever and whenever needed. Pagones O’Neil provides fully licensed and highly trained armed and unarmed security officers and teams. Our security officers are often the first point of contact between the public and our clients. Accordingly, we ensure that our personnel are always
Mar 24DISPOSABLE FACE MASKS AVAILABLE
DISPOSABLE FACE MASKS AVAILABLE FOR BUSINESSES & NON PROFITS $199 FOR 150 MASKS ($1.33 EACH) CONTACT: SAFEGUARD JERRY MARTIN 453-7101 JMARTIN3@GOSAFEGUARD.COM
Mar 23TOTAL DISINFECTION & SANITIZATION SERVICE
LCS Facility Group offers a “Total Disinfection & Sanitization Service” that is provided for office, medical, educational, and food-processing facilities throughout our region. This unique service includes an in-depth disinfecting process and may utilize an electrostatically charged mist, which provides coverage to hidden and shadowed areas through a touchless and eco-friendly application, increasing surface contact and coverage in our sanitization process. For customers with an existing contract — this
Mar 23CHELSEA CLEANERS WASH/FOLD DRY CLEANING
SERVING: POUGHKEEPSIE, WAPPINGERS FALLS, HOPEWELL JUNCTION, FISHKILL, AND BEACON AREA “THROUGH RAIN, SLEET, OR SNOW THE LAUNDRY MUST GO NOT EVEN THE COVID-19, WILL STOP OUR CLEANING TEAM!’ Seriously, these are some extremely unsettling times, as this Virus moves into our local Community. People are truly terrified to leave their homes. Some people are Older or have serious Immunodeficiencies and getting sick can be very dangerous!
Mar 23Access Launches 24/7 Virtual Mental Health & Substance Use Urgent Care.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 23, 2020 Contact: Email: Allison Horan ahoran@asfl.org Phone: 845‐325-9540 Access Launches 24/7 Virtual Mental Health & Substance Use Urgent Care Middletown, NY – In response to the COVID-19 crisis, Access: Supports for Living Inc. has launched a Virtual Mental Health and Substance Use Urgent Care. Adults and children struggling with anxiety, depression, or any other mental health or substance use concern will have access to this new, virtual
Mar 22Fridas Bakery and Cafe
Fridas Bakery and Cafe845-795-5550Open 7 days a week10am to 6pmDelivery and takeout availableWe have breakfast, lunch, coffe, pastries and bread and also wine and beer!
Mar 20Update: TFA Announces Loan Relief for Hudson Valley Businesses
Relief for Hudson Valley Businesses, Loan AssistanceRolled Out by Tompkins Financial Corporation to Aid Customers Affected in COVID-19 Pandemic Tompkins Affiliate Banks Among First in New York State and Pennsylvania to Answer Acute Business Need BREWSTER, NY -Tompkins Financial Corporation (NYSE American: TMP)In an effort to assist current Hudson Valley business customers with unexpected financial burdens faced during the current COVID-19 crisis, and on the heels of its recently announced relief
Mar 20Kid's Place Learning Center
Kid's Place Learning Center located in Fishkill, New York provides care for children 6 weeks - 12 years of age, and during these difficult times we are continuing to offer care to meet the needs of our community. While we understand many businesses have closed, we continue to service the families of our First Responders and those who may have the need. Currently, we are waiving our registration fee for new families. The center will provide full day program for children in grades Pre-K - 5th who are out
Mar 19Tompkins Mahopac Bank Branches Transition to Drive-Up and Appointment Only as of March 19
Tompkins Mahopac Bank Branches Transition to Drive-Up and Appointment Only as of March 19 BREWSTER, NY– In support of New York State’s efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19, Tompkins Mahopac Bank will transition to serving customers by drive-up or appointment only on March 19. To make an appointment, customers may call their preferred branch or the Tompkins Mahopac Bank Care Center at 1-866-462-2658. Mobile and Online banking remain available 24/7 for many banking needs, including depositing checks,
Mar 19Tompkins Mahopac Bank Announces Loan Assistance Program for Customers Facing Coronavirus-Related Hardship
TOMPKINS MAHOPAC BANK ANNOUNCES LOAN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR CUSTOMERS FACING CORONAVIRUS-RELATED HARDSHIP BREWSTER, NY – In an effort to assist current customers with unexpected financial burdens faced during the current COVID-19 crisis, Tompkins Mahopac Bank has implemented a temporary loan assistance program for its customers. The new Loan Assistance Program offers two-month loan payment deferment for various loan types, including consumer and commercial loans and mortgages. “Our commitment to our
Mar 19Central Hudson helping local eateries with gift cards
In an effort to support our local eateries affected by current restrictions on dining out, we’re offering a $30 gift card to the restaurant of your choice to the first 200 people who enroll in paperless billing. Simply sign in to your account at www.CentralHudson.com and select “enroll in eBills” (if you don’t have an account, create one first). Then respond to this post by tagging your favorite restaurant within the Central Hudson service territory. Upon verification, we’ll send you a gift card. Also,
Mar 19Talex Media offering special plans for remote content creation and production
In an effort to do my part to help other businesses survive these trying times (and keep my business afloat as well) I am offering low cost; deferred payment and payment plan options for remote content creation and production. I have a huge stock video library, a massive music library and an graphics/effects library to enable me to create custom content to fit just about any business or message for a fraction of what it costs to create content from the ground up. Reach out to me and lets help each other
Mar 18Free Printable Coronavirus Signs
We hope this email finds you well and in good health. In light of the Coronavirus situation we have prepared a small package of printable signage for use in your workplace. Please feel free to use or alter these signs as you see fit. Click here to download the PDF file. Stay healthy - stay positive - be sensitive to how people are dealing with this, but don't let a temporary situation get you down. Don't worry about what you can't do, instead plan and do what you can do. If you are being
Mar 18Simply Gourmet Offering Prepared Meals
Since all food service establishments are closed for on-site dining during the COVID-19 pandemic, Simply Gourmet is offering prepared meals! The meals will be available for take-out, curbside pick up or FREE delivery (within 10 minutes of our kitchen). Please check our website everyday for the current menu offerings. Each meal will consist of an entrée, two side dishes and a salad. Meals will be available READY TO HEAT Monday-Friday from 9 AM-7 PM and Saturday 9 AM-12 PM. You may also get your meal HOT
Mar 18The Chocolate Mousse Caterers
-We are offering 25% off our weekly prepared meals to any Medical Field Worker and First Responders.-We will do basic grocery shopping for any client that is getting prepared meals. -Delivery services are included within 15 miles of Salt Point.-10% off any Post-Quarantine Events that are booked by April 18.-All of our meals/ services can be customized to accommodate any dietary restrictions.-The Mobile Mousse can deliver coffee breaks / lunches / dinners to any businesses that are still working
Mar 18Health Insurance Update: Fidelis Care can Help!
The New York State of Health has announced a Special Enrollment from March 15, 2020 to April 15, 2020 to ease coronavirus fears for New York State residents and help those in need of health insurance. Fidelis Care is doing its part during this national health emergency. We are here to help those who need or lack quality affordable health coverage. Our enrollment staff are able to enroll BY TELEPHONE to ensure the health and safety of all. I can be reached at (845) 891-7127 to further assist you.
Mar 17ENS Professional Offers State of Emergency Discount
As we are all well aware, based on an increase of confirmed cases of Coronavirus/COVID-19 with three confirmed and an escalation of residents in mandatory and precautionary quarantine, Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro declared a State of Emergency for Dutchess County,A time like this calls for creative measures and thankfully Creative Media is our passion! If you are in need of a safe platform to communicate with your clients, customers, or employees, we can help you keep your business
Mar 17CYBER SECURITY & HOME WORKERS
Organizations responding to the COVID-19 pandemic are having employees work from home. Unfortunately, working from home is nowhere near as cyber-secure as working in an office. While there’s a rush to adapt remote work solutions, establishing secure IT systems and protocols in this environment require some thought. Beyond connectivity and network concerns, Internet of Things devices like security cameras and baby monitors present security threats. Now is the time for companies to look at their security
Mar 11Brand USA Features Poughkeepsie & Hyde Park in New Video
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 11, 2020 Contact: Whitney Bowers 845-463-5446 whitney@DutchessTourism.com Brand USA Features Poughkeepsie & Hyde Park in New VideoWASHINGTON, DC – Brand USA recently released its newest “Ask A Local” video which features Poughkeepsie Chef Brandon Walker, owner of Essie’s Restaurant, talking about his love of the area and some of what visitors can expect when they come to Dutchess
Mar 10Evergreen Chorus celebrating International Women's Day at Grace Smith House
In addition to our performance for International Women's Day, Evergreen Chorus members collected and then donated many Gift Cards to Grace Smith House to celebrate International Women's Day. Pat Miller, Evergreen Chorus Chamber Liaison and Grace Smith Volunteer, presented the package of Gift Cards, from several local stores, to Kelly. Grace Smith House Residential Coordinator.
Mar 04Boutique Wines, Spirits and Cider Named Best Off-Premise Cider Partner on the East Coast by the American Cider Association
Boutique Wines, Spirits and Cider Named Best Off-Premise Cider Partner on the East Coast by the American Cider AssociationThe American Cider Association announced their 30 award recipients for 2020, highlighting individuals and businesses that are instrumental in helping the hard cider category grow. Boutique Wines, Spirits and Cider in Fishkill, NY was recognized by them as the Best Off-Premise Cider Partner on the East coast. “One of our goals is for cider to be a mainstream beverage, not just a niche
