As I put my key in the door this morning to open up the office, I had a fleeting thought. I stood there for a few seconds thinking about where we have been and where we are going and I thought, oddly enough, of Don Draper from Mad Men (season premiere April 13th). If you've never seen the show, the fictional Don Draper has this thing with keys. He drops them a lot, forgets them, gets them from under doormats, and those who watch the show probably see him unlock his office at least twice an episode. He and his fictional company, Sterling Cooper and Partners, were at a crossroads at the end of last season. SC&P and the NPRCoC are standing at the same precipice, theirs fictional, ours reality. The New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce writes its own storyline. This last season, November 2013 through April 2014, has been entertaining, enlightening, hopeful, dramatic and full of plot twists. As one of the authors of this collaborative effort, I can safely say that I am looking forward to some smooth sailing.  Let's recap this first half-season. The W.O.W. Factor continues to astound, H.Y.P.E. is active in the community and is providing opportunities for younger Members and Future Members alike, our first Flash Mixer gained national attention in Chamber of Commerce circles, we have co-booked Glenn Shepard to speak to our Membership and the Membership of the Ulster County Chamber of Commerce, and we have routinely sold out After-Hours Mixers and Business Card Exchanges. We have brought back the Business Breakfast series, booked interesting and diverse speakers for our Luncheons and are looking to offer more learning opportunities to our Membership. We have circulated the map, the app is out there for your use, the gift card will be ready for the holiday season and we continue to look at new opportunities as they present themselves. The 2nd Annual Business Showcase is sold out to vendors, the speaker lineup is top notch, and we see great B2C traffic as well. I am working with other organizations to provide our Membership with opportunities that are simply not offered at other Chambers of Commerce. We do this for you, our valued Members and our community. We look forward to seeing you at an event, around town, or whenever we are able to see you. We say it because we mean it. To keep with the Mad Men theme, the teasers for the new season feature the main characters in airports or on airplanes. Like those airplanes depicted there, our trajectory features a steady climb out until we reach our cruising altitude. Welcome aboard! We anticipate calm skies, great weather and an early arrival.
See you at the Chamber!  Peter Ingellis Interim President
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THIS FRIDAY!
Spring Business Card Exchange at Ulster Savings Bank, New Paltz Branch
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Friday, April 11, 2014 7:30-9:00 a.m.
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You may think "bankers hours" are short and sweet, but we'll be gracing Ulster Savings Bank in New Paltz bright and early for our quarterly business card exchange.
Here's your mission, should you choose to accept it:
- Meet at least five new contacts.
- Exchange business cards with said new contacts.
- Follow up with a meeting!
Cost: Free for Chamber members, $15 for Future Members.
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April After-Hours Mixer at
Upstairs on 9 Cafe
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Tuesday, April 15, 2014 5:30-7:30 p.m.
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FORE!!!
Put tax season behind you at our April After-Hours Mixer at Upstairs on 9 Cafe on the grounds of the New Paltz Golf Course. Owners Karen and Larry Furey always make a great event. Is it spring yet?! Heads Up!
NOTE: The recent gold colored mailer you may have just received has the wrong time for this event. The correct time is 5:30-7:30 pm.
Cost: Free for Chamber members, $15 for future members.
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 2nd Annual Business Showcase
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Thursday, April 17, 2014 1:00-6:00 p.m.
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- Make contact with over 50 of the area's most active businesses.
- Attend SIX business seminars for FREE
- Showcase is free and open to the public.
- Free networking mixer after the Showcase at 6:00 pm
View a full list of speakers here
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April Business Luncheon: Ulster County Tourism
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Wednesday, April 30, 2014 12:00-1:30 p.m.
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Ulster County Tourism Director, Rick Remsnyder, discusses tourism in the area and why it is (or should be!) important to local business owners and entrepreneurs.
Sponsored by: Empire State Bank
Cost: Complimentary for Corporate Partners, $30 for Chamber members, $35 for Future-Members.
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May WOW Factor with Nava Atlas: Power Your Business With Your Passion
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Monday, May 5, 2014 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
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Cost: $25 for Chamber Members, $30 for Future Members.
** Price includes one glass of Robibero Vineyards wine. **
Sponsored by: Complete Benefit Solutions
The WOW Factor is a professional women's networking group of the New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Women only, please.
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2014 Business Seminar: How to Supervise People and Lead a Team
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Tuesday, July 8, 2014 7:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
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The best managers have learned how to deal with problems without missing a beat. Now you can too!
In this short, intensive and enjoyable seminar, you'll learn how to effortlessly:
- Defuse tension
- Derail toxic behavior
- Defang even the most malicious employee
Energize your people and bring everyone together solidly as a team. Learn the powerful strategies you need to solve your worst workplace problems.
Cost: $129 for Chamber members your 4th company registration is FREE!, $149 for Future-Members.
This seminar is approved for 3.25 (General) recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute.
Registration and a light breakfast at 7:30. Program begins at 8:30.
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Peter Ingellis,
Interim President
New Paltz Regional
Chamber of Commerce
845-255-0243
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Upcoming Events
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All of our upcoming events are listed on our website.
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 Thank you in advance for your generous donation to the New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce, a 501c6 not for profit organization. Your donation helps us maintain the programs and services of the New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce.
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Thank You!
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CORPORATE PARTNERS
Capital Partner
CHAMBER SPONSORS Pro Printers
EVENT SPONSORS
WOW Factor
Complete Benefit Solutions
For more information about the Chamber's Corporate Partner Program and sponsorship opportunities, contact NPRCoC by
e-mail or telephone,
845-255-0243.
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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.
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