Greetings!
May was an exciting month at SUNY New Paltz. Not only did the University hold its annual Graduate and Undergraduate Commencement ceremonies, the participants of which we wish our sincerest congratulations including our very own Interim Director of Marketing and Communications here at the Chamber, Helen Gutfreund, who earned her second degree, a Bachelor of Science in Art Education, but the School of Business sponsored a couple of events that the Chamber and we were especially proud to be involved with. The School of Business hosted their 2013 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony which we attended with over 200 enthusiastic guests. We were especially pleased to honor Chamber member Rick Alfandre, Alfandre Architecture, PC, that day, who received the Alumnus of the Year award. Congratulations, Rick! We were also invited to sit on the judge's panel at the school's 2012-13 Business Plan Contest. Six talented teams of students competed and while we were tasked with selecting one winner, the ideas that were presented and the caliber of students involved give us great hope for the future of our business community.
June is shaping up to have some exciting events that you'll want to attend. Our June After Hours Mixer will be at At Tavola Trattoria, and our Business Luncheon will be held at The Terrace Restaurant, featuring speaker Dr. Donald Christain, President of SUNY New Paltz, as well as the award presentation to our 2013 Scholarship winners. Please see below to sign up for these events. We look forward to seeing you! Sincerely, 
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The Foundation's vital scholarship program is made possible through the contributions of people like you; a gift to the Foundation's educational scholarship fund profoundly impacts the future of the Hudson Valley. Please consider making a tax deductible donation. Call us at 845-255-0243 to learn more, or click the image below to make a secure donation through NYCharities.org.
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Our Next Event:
June After-Hours Mixer
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Tuesday, June 11 , 2013
| June After-Hours Mixer at A Tavola Trattoria in New Paltz
 Join New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce members, staff and the talented team at A Tavola Trattoria for our June After Hours Mixer event.
A Tavola Trattoria has been included in the highly acclaimed Zagat's America's Top Restaurants Guide for 2013 and Chefs Nathan and Bonnie Snow have been included in the inaugural guide to the Best Chefs in America.
So come and sample their delicious food and the unique mixology stylings of Bar Manager Derek Williams and grow your business along with your palate.
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June Business Luncheon
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Wednesday, June 19 , 2013
| June Business Luncheon at The Terrace Restaurant on the campus of SUNY New Paltz
 Join the 2013 Regional Chamber of Commerce Foundation at New Paltz scholarship award winners, including the winner of the 2nd Annual Joyce Minard Scholarship, at one of our favorite luncheons of the year. This year's featured speaker is Dr. Don Christian, president of SUNY New Paltz.
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4th Annual New Paltz Challenge
| Father's Day Half Marathon and Family 5K
| 4th Annual New Paltz Challenge Father's Day Half Marathon & Family 5K to be held Sunday, June 16, 2013
 Registrations are coming in fast and furious for the Chamber's 4th Annual New Paltz Challenge Father's Day Half Marathon & Family 5K to take place on Sunday, June 16th.
Registration is from 6:00 - 7:00 a.m., the Half Marathon Start is at 7:30 a.m and the 5K Start is at 8:00 a.m.
Both the Half Marathon & the 5K feature:
- Chip timing
- Water stops
- Age group prizes
- Post-race refreshments
- Flat courses (ideal for personal bests)
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Governor Cuomo's Regional Economic Development Councils
| Round 3 of Talks
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Governor Cuomo recently announced Round 3 of the Regional Economic Development Council. These councils are public-private partnerships made up of local experts and stakeholders from business, academia, local government, and non-governmental organizations. For more information, please visit regionalcouncils.ny.gov.
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| | Please contact Luminary Publishing at (845) 334-8600 or click here to learn more by email about advertising in Regional Report (Winner of the 2010 Pearl Award
for Best New Newsletter)
Click the images below to read
Chamber publications online.
Don't miss the new digital issue of Regional Report for Spring, 2013! Click here or click the center image below to read online.
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Social Media
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We recently migrated our Facebook account from a personal profile to a business page and changed the name to New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce! While this gives us more a professional presence, it restricts some of the functionality we formerly had as far as communicating directly with our "friends". Please make sure you "like" us on Facebook to make sure you see all the great things we are posting there, like photos, links to member sites, and events. Also, as a member benefit, you can now have your listing on our website link directly to your company's social networking sites. Just log in to your member portal on the Chamber's website and click on the "Update Social Network(s)" link!We can help you build your network and get referrals through social media. Click on the icons to friend and follow us today!
And don't forget to check in to the Chamber office on Foursquare!
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Special Notes
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For all Chamber events, please note that all reservations not honored will be billed. Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance. Non-members are invited to attend a maximum of three (3) after-hours mixers or business card exchanges at the non-member fee. News & Events emails are sent every Tuesday and offer information about upcoming events sponsored by the New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce, along with Chamber news of note. E-mail Helen or call 845-255-0243 for more information.
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| Contact Information | | Michael A. Smith, Pres.
New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce
845-255-0243
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Thank You to Our 2013 Corporate Partners
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Central Hudson Gas and Electric Corp.
For more information about the Chamber's Corporate Partner Program, contact NPRCoC by
e-mail or telephone,
845-255-0243.
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750 Project
Founding Members* (as of November 19, 2012)
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Apple Hill Farm
Hurds Family Farm
Minard Farms
Tantillo's Farm Market
Wright's Farm
Friends of the 750 Project:
Kathy Ferrusi
TheCommunityGuide.net
Jeffrey Lease
For more information about the 750 Project, click here or call 845-255-0243. *Founding Members listed by contribution amount. |
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Chamber Staff
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Helen Gutfreund
Interim Director of Communications & Marketing
Peter Ingellis
Director of Membership
Joan Giewat
Administrative AssistantMarketing Intern
Maria Pianelli
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| | The New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce's new Membership Enrollment Drive (MED) incentive program rewards you each time a business, organization or company you referred to us joins the Chamber. The MED program is a great way for your Chamber staff to say "thank you!" for sharing your positive experience here with potential members, as well as promoting the benefits of membership in the New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce.
1 Member
Free Chamber lunch admission
2 - 3 Members
Above, PLUS sponsorship of weekly News & Events e-blast for two (2) weeks
4 - 5 Members
Above PLUS one Member2Member eblast AND 10% off annual membership investment
6 - 7 Members
Above PLUS an additional M2M AND 20% off annual membership inv
estment
8 - 9 Members
Above PLUS 50% off annual membership investment
10 Members
Above PLUS an additional M2M AND complimentary membership for one (1) year.
For more information about the MED program, please contact the Chamber at at 845-255-0243.
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| Chamber Board of Directors | | |
Chris Drouin, Chair Beyond Wealth Management
Frank Curcio, 1st Vice Chair Bank of America/Merrill Lynch
Mindi Haynes, 2nd Vice Chair, Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Weddell, LLP, CPAs
Constance Harkin, Secretary Ulster Savings
Kay Hoiby, Treasurer Freefall Express, dba Blue Sky Ranch
Walter Marquez, Board Liaison Water Street Market
James Yastion,Esq., Legal Advisor
Ernie VanDeMark, Past Chair, Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp.
Tom Edwards Fox & Hound Wine and Spirits
Barry Henck Central Hudson Gas and Electric Corp.
Glen Kubista Glen F. Kubista & Associates
Dr. David Ness Performance Sports & Wellness
Craig Shankles PDQ Business Printers
Glenn Sutherland Catskill Hudson Bank
Sue VanVoorhis M & T Bank
Emeritus Members
Robert Leduc Mohonk Mountain House
Rick Lewis Riverside Bank |
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Officers
Sue VanVoorhis, Chair M&T Bank
Teresa Thompson, Secretary Main Street Bistro
Michael A. Smith, Treasurer New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce
Kathy Ferrusi, Past Chair Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union
Board
Marsha Jones New York Life
Joyce Minard
Cathy Sifre
Ernie VanDeMark Central Hudson Gas and Electric Corp.
Staff
Janet Nurre
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