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Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce - COVID-19 Resource Guide
Webinar replays and slide shows can all be found by clicking here
- Websites, information on SBA loans, unemployment, state guidelines, health organizations, and more, click here
- Post and view updated news and information from area businesses and organizations
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- To contact the Chamber staff, including Workforce and Foundation representatives, click here
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Tuesday, May 26, 2020Cyber Guardian Adds Top Talent
New York City’s loss is the Hudson Valley’s gain. Cyber Guardian Consulting Group proudly announces the addition of Serge Shuster PhD/ABD to our DevOps team. The Kingston-based Managed Services and Managed Security Services Provider is bringing more top-shelf talent to the valley. Mr. Shuster specializes in Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, Machine Learning and Financial Analysis. CEO Nick Martin says that “I interview a lot of people, but I haven’t seen many with his skill set and nobody with
Tuesday, May 26, 2020SALISBURY BANK OFFERS A FREE WEBINAR ON COVID-19 AND MENTAL HEALTH
Salisbury Bank is partnering with Mountainside to bring you a free webinar on COVID-19 and Mental Health. COVID-19 and quarantine have impacted individuals' mental health. Guidance will be given on how to manage stress and uncertainty during this difficult time. Topics of discussion will include: • The impact that social isolation has on mental health and tips to help you cope • The effect that the loss of work, friends, community, etc. can have on mental health and ways to help you handle this loss •
Tuesday, May 26, 2020Do You Have a Plan in Place for Decontamination?
As the Mid-Hudson Region begins reopening in phases, the Governor’s office has mandated that all businesses have a plan in place for decontamination in the event of a positive COVID 19 case at your place of work. The mandated department of health questionnaire asks, "In the case of an employee testing positive for COVID-19, how will you clean the applicable contaminated areas? What products identified as effective against COVID-19 will you need and how will you acquire them?" Can you answer these questions?
Friday, May 22, 2020Opening for Garden-Side To Go
Open Monday-Sunday 4-7 PM for To Go Menu availablehttp://charlottesny.com/restaurant-menu 4258 Route 44 Millbrook
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Friday, May 22, 2020TIPSY SOCIAL WELCOMES LAURA VARELA TO MARKETING TEAM
Tipsy Social, an award-winning Marketing & Design agency in the Hudson Valley, is excited to announce the addition of Laura Varela as Marketing Assistant. Laura is a proud native of Buenos Aires, Argentina and currently resides in Poughkeepsie, New York. She received her BS in Mass Communication with minors in Journalism and Theatre from SUNY Oneonta in May of 2018. She comes to us with experience as a Publicity Intern with Polk & Company, aiding clients including Beetlejuice, Network, The Prom, Come
Thursday, May 21, 2020The special open enrollment period through the New York State of Health (NYSOH) has been extended through Monday, June 15th.
Fidelis Care is focused on the health and safety of our employees and the community during the COVID-19 outbreak. Although our community offices are temporarily closed, the Fidelis Care team is ready to serve individuals by phone at 1-866-435-9521 (TTY: 711). We can answer individuals’ questions and help them enroll or to Re-new their coverage by phone. NY State of Health and the New York State Department of Financial Services recently announced that a Special Enrollment Period is available to New
Wednesday, May 20, 2020Hill & Markes Hosting Webinar Collaboration With Local Chambers
HILL & MARKES HOSTING WEBINAR IN COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL CHAMBERS Distributor partners with ISSA Worldwide Cleaning Industry on rebuilding consumer trust and confidence Hill & Markes, wholesale distributor in Amsterdam, NY, is collaborating with local chambers to host a webinar on how to rebuild consumer trust and confidence with Brant Insero from ISSA, the Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association. Brant Insero, Director of Education, Training, and Certifications at ISSA has over 15 years of professional
Friday, May 15, 2020Robert R. Haskins, Esq. Joins Sholes & Miller, Attorneys at Law
Robert R. Haskins, an attorney with over 35 years of experience, has joined the team of dedicated professionals at Sholes & Miller PLLC. Mr. Haskins, of counsel to the firm, is involved in all aspects of medical defense litigation including case assessment, fact and medical investigation reviews, depositions, motions and appeals. Mr. Haskins’ law practice centers on the defense of physicians, nurses, hospitals and nursing homes in medical malpractice litigation. In addition, he represents plaintiffs in
Thursday, May 14, 2020Salisbury Bank Announces 2020 Scholarship Program
Lakeville, CT – May 14, 2020 – Salisbury Bank is pleased to announce its 2020 Annual Time to Shine Scholarship Program. The Bank created its Scholarship Program in 2009 to assist students who have a proven financial need and who are already making a difference in their communities. Multiple scholarships may be awarded for up to $1,500.00 each to assist eligible students seeking a college degree in a variety of programs. Ideal candidates will be students of academic achievement, who possess a variety of
Wednesday, May 13, 2020Ita M. Rahilly joins Tompkins Financial Corporation Board of Directors
Ita M. Rahilly joins Tompkins Financial Corporation Tompkins Financial Corporation is pleased to welcome Ita M. Rahilly to the Tompkins Financial Corporation Board of Directors. Ms. Rahilly was officially elected at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Ms. Rahilly will continue as a director of Tompkins Financial’s affiliate, Tompkins Mahopac Bank, where she has served since 2018. Rahilly has served as a Tax Partner with the firm of RBT CPAs, LLP in Newburgh, NY since
Tuesday, May 12, 2020Durants Party Rentals is offering special pricing
Given the unusual circumstances we find ourselves in, Durants Party Rentals is offering special pricing on a limited stock of frame tents to restaurants for outdoor dining. Tents must be staked and may be combined together to form larger tented event spaces. Pricing is by the week (7 day rental) and is while supplies last on a first-come-first-serve basis. Durants also reserves the right to place a small banner on the interior of the tent identifying us as the provider. 14’x14’ Frame Tent - 7
Tuesday, May 12, 2020Mental Telehealth
Providing compassionate telehealth therapy for children and adults. 2-4 Austin Court Poughkeepsie NY 12603 Monday-Friday via Telehealth
Wednesday, May 06, 2020Liberty Mutual Offers Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
In addition to home, auto, life, pet and small commercial insurance, Liberty Mutual now offers accident and critical illness insurance for individuals. If you'd like more information please call Staci Cussick at 845-597-5780.
Wednesday, May 06, 2020Fishkill Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Celebration for 2 recovered covid patient returning home today!
Fishkill Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing celebrated the discharge of its first 2 recovered COVID patients today. The residents were cheered for by the staff and local EMS as they walked out of the building after 5 hard and brave weeks of recovery, headed home. A special thank you to the Fishkill Center Staff who worked with these patients, helping them heal and get stronger, and a special thank you to all the staff who have shown and continue to show amazing dedication during this pandemic. Our
Tuesday, May 05, 2020Greystone Programs Expands Board of Directors
GREYSTONE PROGRAMS EXPANDS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Three of the Region’s Top Professionals Appointed to Nonprofit’s Board To magnify its meaningful work in the community, Greystone Programs recently announced the appointment of Barbara Passaro, owner and director of The Children’s Playhouse, David DeVito, commercial real estate lender at M&T Bank, and Paul Austin, senior manager of WebSphere Development at IBM, to its Board of Directors. The nonprofit serves more than 600 children, adults and families
Monday, May 04, 2020Tompkins Financial Corporation Reports First Quarter Earnings
Tompkins Financial Corporation Reports First Quarter EarningsITHACA, NY - Tompkins Financial Corporation (NYSE American: TMP)Tompkins Financial Corporation announced net income attributable to common shareholders of $7.9 million, or $0.53 per diluted common share for the first quarter of 2020, compared to $21.0 million, or $1.37 per diluted common share, for the first quarter of 2019. Results for the first quarter of 2020 were negatively impacted by current economic stress resulting from the COVID-19
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Sunday, May 03, 2020Pellegrino Healing Center Donates 100 Care Packages to Frontline Workers
Pellegrino Healing Center Donates 100 Care Packages to Frontline Healthcare & Essential Workers Supporting Emotional & Physical Well-being of Workers Amongst COVID-19 Outbreak Hyde Park, NY – April 28, 2020. Pellegrino Healing Center donates 100 care packages to healthcare workers and other essential frontline workers at Vassar Hospital and beyond. In efforts to thank and support frontline workers amongst the COVID-19 outbreak, this alternative health and wellness
Friday, May 01, 2020TIGHE & BOND APPOINTS TWO NEW MEMBERS TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Tighe & Bond, Inc. recently appointed two new members to its Board of Directors for three-year terms. The addition of Elisa Speranza and Daniel Rukakoski further strengthens the growing firm’s operations, leadership, and position in the marketplace. “Both Elisa and Dan each bring substantial industry experience and leadership to Tighe & Bond that will be an asset to our strategic and growth initiatives. Elisa’s fresh external perspective and Dan’s professional successes at our firm will complement our
Thursday, April 30, 2020One Free Month With A New Advertising Agreement - Small Business Stimulus
Be ready when the economy reopens! We'll be back in full swing in a few weeks and we want you to be front and center when that happens. To help businesses lay the foundation for growth when things turns around, our publishing company is offering a free month of advertising upfront with any ad agreement. So you could start a campaign in the June issue (of East Fishkill Living, Living Millbrook, Living Rhinebeck or Living Kingston) and not pay for that June ad. With people home, our positive, family-friendly
Wednesday, April 29, 2020Davis Furniture is Now Open By Appointment
Davis Furniture is now open by appointment only for all essential furniture items. We stock medical lift chairs as well as hospital/adjustable beds. We have also found that a lot of people are moving into new homes and apartments and they don't have any furniture or even a mattress to sleep on. We are only letting one person in the store at a time, please call us at 845-204-9090 or email us at sales@davisfurnitureny.com to set up an appointment.
Tuesday, April 28, 2020Zimmer Brothers Virtual Shop Now
Although we have temporarily closed both of our stores, we are still here for any of your needs, big or small!Shop safely from home on the new ”Shop Now“ section of our website! https://www.zimmerbrothers.com/shop-our-collection If you can’t find what you are looking for on our website, use our new complimentary Virtual Personal Shopping Service. To schedule please email sales@zimmerbrothers.com We will ship or hand deliver most items directly to you for your convenience. Curbside Pick Up available
Tuesday, April 28, 2020Lovingly’s Latest Features Raise Over $42,000 In Support of Local Florists
Lovingly’s new add-ons allow its florist partners to receive support from customers during COVID-19 FISHKILL, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2020 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Lovingly, the leading digital marketing service for 1300+ local florists throughout the US and Canada, launched a new set of features to help offset the challenges small businesses are facing due to the COVID-19 crisis, including “Support Your Florist” & “Tip Your Delivery Driver” add-ons, which have already generated over $42,000 for
Monday, April 27, 2020“We’re Still Open HV” is a Free Guide to Local Businesses Still Open During the Covid-19 Crisis! Get Listed! Get Found.
We’re Still Open Hudson Valley ( www.werestillopenhv.com ) is a new resource for local brick and mortar businesses to let the community know that they are “still open” and to share what modifications they have made to stay open through the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. Essential businesses can get listed on the website by filling out our simple online form and our volunteers will post the listing within 24-48 hours. Visitors to the site can search by keyword, town, or county for restaurants, farms,
Friday, April 10, 2020Homestyle German Take Out Dinners
Germania of Poughkeepsie is offering Home Style Web Pre Order German Takeout Dinners, every Saturday, pickup between 4-7pm. Dinners include sides, bread and dessert. $12 price includes tax. All dinners are cooked on premise. Patrons can also donate a meal to area First Responders, as well as to Germania. Please check our website for weekly menu specials. Germania is a not for profit, all volunteer club supporting the education and preservation of German American Heritage and Culture. The club has been
Thursday, April 02, 2020Mental 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/
Wednesday, March 25, 2020Merry 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
Tuesday, March 24, 2020PAGONES-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
Monday, March 23, 2020TOTAL 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
Friday, March 20, 2020Update: 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
Thursday, March 19, 2020Talex 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
