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Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce - COVID-19 Resource Guide
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Thursday, May 28, 2020Dutchess Tourism Announces New President and CEO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 27, 2020 Contact: Whitney Bowers 845-463-5446 whitney@DutchessTourism.com DUTCHESS TOURISM ANNOUNCES NEW PRESIDENT & CEO POUGHKEEPSIE, NY– Dutchess Tourism, Inc. (DTI) announced that Vice President Melaine Rottkamp will succeed Mary Kay Vrba as the non-profit’s new president and CEO, effective July 21, 2020. The DTI Board of Directors unanimously chose Rottkamp
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?
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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
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
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
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
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
