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Monday, June 30, 2025
Crafting a Sharp Digital Marketing Plan Without Breaking the Bank
Every brand, no matter how lean its pockets, deserves a digital presence that punches above its weight. But when marketing dollars are scarce, creativity has to work overtime. A limited budget doesn’t mean limited impact—it just demands a smarter playbook. With the right approach, even scrappy startups and small operations can build a marketing strategy that competes in the same digital space as the big spenders. Start With the Data You Already Own The most valuable resource hiding in plain sight is
Tuesday, June 17, 2025Let’s Roll: Dutchess Roots Opens in Town of Poughkeepsie
Dutchess Roots, the Town of Poughkeepsie’s first and only dispensary, officially opened its doors at 2615 South Road (Route 9) in South Road Crossing. Marking the milestone with a grand opening celebration from 12 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, Dutchess Roots will welcome customers, neighbors and local leaders to experience a new standard in cannabis dispensaries. The grand opening celebration will invite guests into a thoughtfully designed, customer-focused space that showcases over 450 cannabis products,
Monday, June 16, 2025Sarah Jones-Maturo Appointed to Tompkins Market-Based Board for the Hudson Valley
Tompkins Community Bank (Tompkins)has appointed Sarah Jones-Maturo to its Hudson Valley market-based board. Jones-Maturo, president and broker of record for RM Friedland LLC, the largest privately held commercial real estate brokerage and consulting company headquartered in New York’s Westchester County, brings over a decade of leadership experience to her new role. “Sarah’s deep roots in the Westchester community make her an ideal addition to our board,” said David DeMilia, president of Tompkins’ Hudson
Tuesday, June 03, 2025Tompkins Community Bank Welcomes Todd Lake as Business Development Officer
Demonstrating its commitment to growing its business and expanding its offerings in the Hudson Valley, Tompkins Community Bank (Tompkins) has welcomed Todd Lake as its newest business development officer. Before joining Tompkins, Lake, who has worked in the financial industry for nearly two decades, oversaw the business development of Brightbox Capital. He will be responsible for generating new business, focused on Tompkins’ footprint in Dutchess County.“Todd has an expansive background in business
Thursday, May 15, 2025Tompkins Financial Corporation Elects Members to Board of Directors
Tompkins Financial Corporation (Tompkins) has announced the election of a new board chair and two first-time members to its board of directors. Daniel Fessenden, who has served on the boards of Tompkins Financial Corporation, Tompkins Community Bank and our Central New York market based board, has been elected chair of the Tompkins Financial Corporation board. Heidi Davidson, who currently serves on our Hudson Valley market-based board, and Helen Eaton, who currently serves on our Pennsylvania market-based
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Thursday, May 08, 2025Millbrook Winery Uncorks the Celebration of the Season: Tocai Friulano Release Party
Millbrook Vineyards & Winery, the Hudson Valley’s flagship winery, invites wine lovers to celebrate la dolce vita – Hudson Valley style! On Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 12:00 PM, guests will raise a glass to the highly anticipated new release of Tocai Friulano. This fresh vintage, crafted from estate-grown grapes harvest in 2024, and crafted for your glass in 2025, will be available for tasting alongside Italian cuisine from Cosimo’s. “This distinctive white wine with Italian roots has a proud place in
Wednesday, May 07, 2025Bernie Williams Returns to Millbrook Vineyards & Winery for Fourth Annual Summer Jazz Concert
Celebrating music, wine and the Dutchess County community, Millbrook Vineyards & Winery (Millbrook Winery) will host former New York Yankee centerfielder and jazz musician, Bernie Williams and his Band of Friends, for its fourth annual summer jazz concert overlooking the vineyard on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at 6 PM with the lawn and food trucks opening at 4 PM.As part of a shared commitment to music education and supporting future musicians, Williams and Millbrook Winery will donate $10 from every concert
Friday, May 02, 2025Joint Efforts: Dutchess Roots Blazes Trail with Dutchess Community College Scholarship
Led by locals with deep roots in the Town of Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Roots will open this spring at 2615 South Road (Route 9) within South Road Crossing. Co-founders Lisa and Scott Sweeney aim to elevate customers’ experiences through approachable products, personalized services and comprehensive education — and as part of their commitment to the community, have partnered with the Dutchess Community College Foundation to establish the Dutchess Roots Entrepreneurial Scholarship.Dutchess Roots’ annual $5,000
Wednesday, April 30, 2025Tompkins Community Bank Bolsters Employee Experience, Welcomes Gina Benedict
Demonstrating its commitment to providing an exceptional employee experience, Tompkins Community Bank (Tompkins) welcomed Gina Benedict as vice president and employee experience manager. Benedict, who has worked in professional services and human resources for nearly three decades, will oversee Tompkins’ employee experience team, developing and implementing strategies that enhance the bank’s overall work culture. “As a community-focused institution, we recognize that our workplace is a community of its
Friday, April 25, 2025Tompkins Financial Corporation Reports Improved First Quarter Financial Results
Tompkins Financial Corporation Reports Improved First Quarter Financial Results ITHACA, NY - Tompkins Financial Corporation (NYSE American: TMP) Tompkins Financial Corporation ("Tompkins" or the "Company") reported diluted earnings per share of $1.37 for the first quarter of 2025, unchanged from the immediate prior quarter, and up 16.1% from diluted earnings per share of $1.18 reported in the first quarter of 2024. Net income for the first quarter of 2025 was $19.7 million, in line with the immediate
Thursday, April 03, 2025Dutchess Tourism Unveils New Identity as “Destination Dutchess” | 2025 Travel Trends Conference Marks a Decade of Destination Marketing Excellence
Dutchess Tourism, Inc. has reached a historic milestone in its tourism evolution, marking 10 years of unparalleled growth and innovation highlighted at the 2025 Tourism Trends Conference, April 3, at The Grandview in Poughkeepsie. The organization unveiled its new brand identity at the event and will now be doing business as “Destination Dutchess,” reinforcing its status as a premier destination in the heart of New York’s Hudson Valley. Industry leaders, tourism professionals, and community stakeholders
Wednesday, April 02, 2025John Hettinger Named President of Kirchhoff; Joseph Kirchhoff to Remain Chairman
Aligning with the firm’s growth plans, Joseph Kirchhoff, founder of Kirchhoff, the Hudson Valley-based real estate principal investment firm and the operating company behind Eastdale Village in Poughkeepsie and other successful ventures around the country, announced that John Hettinger has assumed the role of President. With this change in leadership, Joseph Kirchhoff will retain his role as Chairman. Commenting on Mr. Hettinger’s new role, Mr. Kirchhoff said: “Over the past twelve years, John Hettinger
Monday, March 17, 2025Tompkins Financial Advisors Expands Leadership Team
Demonstrating its commitment to providing exceptional services to clients, Tompkins Financial Advisors (Tompkins) has hired Brendan Fuller as director of financial planning. Fuller will deliver comprehensive advice to clients through thoughtful analysis of their complete financial picture. Fuller will also oversee advanced planning strategies including trust implementation, tax planning and complex estate modelling as well as the building and development of Tompkins’ financial planning team.“Brendan’s
Friday, March 14, 2025Millbrook Winery Revives Popular “Vine to Wine” Boot Camp for Milestone 40th Year
Millbrook Vineyards & Winery, the Hudson Valley’s flagship winery, is once again inviting wine lovers to roll up their sleeves and experience the winemaking process firsthand with its exclusive “Vine to Wine” Boot Camp. This immersive, eight-part series runs from April through October, offering participants a rare opportunity to work directly with the vineyard’s renowned winemaking team. Led by Ian Bearup, Millbrook’s head winemaker and vice president of winemaking and vineyard operations, boot camp
Thursday, March 13, 2025Stepping Into Leadership: Kayla Hannemann of Impact PR Named To PRSA – Westchester/Fairfield Board
Demonstrating her commitment to professional development among her industry peers, Kayla Hannemann, account executive at public relations and marketing firm Impact PR & Communications, Ltd., has been elected secretary and treasurer of the board of the Public Relations Society of America’s (PRSA) Westchester/Fairfield chapter. PRSA is the nation’s largest community of public relations and communications professionals, committed to advancing the field of public relations. The newly elected leaders,
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Tuesday, March 11, 2025Eastdale Village Announces Addition of Lola’s Café
EASTDALE VILLAGE ANNOUNCES ADDITION OF LOLA’S CAFÉ Beloved Hudson Valley Eatery Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Third Location to Open in 2026 As Eastdale Village, the Hudson Valley’s first live-work-play community, continues to grow and expand, it is poised to welcome another exciting addition: a third location of the beloved Lola’s Café, on the heels of the restaurant’s 20-year anniversary. At 6,000 square feet, the new location will serve as the eatery’s largest to date, thoughtfully designed
Friday, February 14, 2025Award-Winning Design: Eastdale Village Earns Prestigious Honor from The Urban Guild
GUILD-ED EXCELLENCE… Eastdale Village Town Center (Eastdale) located in the Town of Poughkeepsie, was recently lauded for its outstanding design and community impact. Kirchhoffand Union Studios received a coveted 2024 Urban Guild Design Excellence Award from The Urban Guild for bringing the Eastdale vision to life. The award recognized Eastdale for its exemplary success integrating planning principals and the mission of The Urban Guild. “Eastdale successfully combines timeless design with a vibrant
Friday, January 31, 2025Tompkins Financial Corporation Reports Increased Fourth Quarter Financial Results
ITHACA, NY - Tompkins Financial Corporation (NYSE American: TMP) Tompkins Financial Corporation ("Tompkins" or the "Company") reported diluted earnings per share of $1.37 for the fourth quarter of 2024, up 5.4% and 30.5% compared to the immediate prior quarter and the fourth quarter of 2023, respectively. Net income for the fourth quarter of 2024 was $19.7 million, up $1.0 million or 5.5% compared to the third quarter of 2024, and up $4.7 million, or 31.0%, when compared to the fourth quarter of
Tuesday, December 10, 2024The CTA, BOI and FinCEN: What Businesses in Poughkeepsie, NY Should Do Now
The Corporate Transparency Act may require certain U.S. companies to disclose beneficial ownership information to FinCEN to combat financial crimes. While a Texas federal district court’s preliminary injunction puts this requirement on hold, many experts expect that to be overturned. In that event, failure to file could lead to fines of $500 per day, up to a maximum of $10,000, and possible criminal penalties. However, filing your Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report will help you avoid fines
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Tuesday, November 05, 2024The Yoga House Flows into Third Location, Breaks Ground on First Dutchess County Studio
Building on the success of its two Ulster County locations, Amy Reed and Joyce San Pedro, co-owners of The Yoga House, have announced that ground has been broken on what will be the studio’s third, and first Dutchess County, home.The Yoga House’s Poughkeepsie sanctuary, located at South Road Crossing on Route 9, will open in the spring of 2025, anchoring a variety of businesses, including Sleep Number, Buff City Soap, Jersey Mike's Subs, uBreakiFix, Smoothie King, Home 2 Suites by Hilton and more. The
Friday, October 25, 2024Tompkins Financial Corporation Reports Third Quarter Financial Results
Tompkins Financial Corporation ("Tompkins" or the "Company") reported diluted earnings per share of $1.30 for the third quarter of 2024, up 18.2% from the immediate prior quarter, and up 155.3% from the diluted earnings (loss) per share of $(2.35) reported in the third quarter of 2023. Net income for the third quarter of 2024 was $18.6 million, up $3.0 million or 18.9% compared to the second quarter of 2024, and up $52.0 million, or 155.9%, when compared to the net loss of $(33.4) million reported for the
