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We have passed that magical point from Spring into Summer and we deserve that, after the Winter we had. With the fair weather, we have had an influx of visitors to the area and that is always a good thing. We are happy to direct them to your businesses and to the sights, sounds and vibe of New Paltz and the Hudson Valley Region. The Walkway Over the Hudson, Mohonk Preserve, the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail, Lake Minnewaska, and Historic Huguenot Street look to be high up there in destination traffic. As always, the shops, boutiques and restaurants are a big draw too.
Speaking of draws - the FIFA World Cup is in full swing in Brazil, and I have seen some great football in 2014. The upstart United States team faces a big test this Thursday when they play Germany. If you see people walking around with flags and yelling, "I believe that we will win" then you know that it is "game on" and they are interested spectators. Great to see people being patriotic when it isn't a holiday.
The Chamber has some great events coming up in July highlighted by Glenn Shepard on July 8th and our Golf Outing on July 24th. Glenn will tell you how to deal with difficult people and then a few weeks later you can release your stress on the golf course when you "Take it Out on a Titleist". Both events will be well worth your time. Anytime on a golf course is a good time. You might network with your next best client. You never know.
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Last week, our Foundation has its Scholarship Awards Breakfast at the Mohonk Mountain House. It was a great event with a very inspiring speaker and we were given a preview of some of our up and coming leaders. All the Scholarship recipients were serous forces in the classroom and community. We will be keeping an eye on them as they continue their education.
Finally, I will be attending the Northeast Institute for Organizational Management week-long seminar at Villanova the last week of July thanks to the New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Foundation and the Chamber Alliance of New York State. What is IOM? These are a few of the class titles: Recruit, Engage and Retain Your Members, Speaking With Confidence, Financial Fitness and Unleash the Leader Within. These are the types of things that your Chamber wants to do for our Members. We want to get better so that we can make your business even more successful. Thank you to the Foundation and to CANYS for making this happen.
Make it a great day!
Peter Ingellis, Executive Director
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TODAY!
New Member Welcome Reception
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Tuesday, June 24, 2014 5:30 - 7:30 pm
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This invitation-only mixer will introduce new members to the Chamber Board of Directors and Staff who will give you the 411 on how to get the most out of your Chamber membership.
Cost: Free - for new members only (1 year or less)
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Hike with The HYPE
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Saturday, June 28, 2014 9:00 am FREE!
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Hike with The HYPE as we walk the Overcliff Undercliff Carriage Roads Loop at the Mohonk Preserve.
Follow this pleasant loop trail skirting the base of the rock climbing cliffs for spectacular views of climbers and the valley below.
Meet at the Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center on Saturday, June 28th at 9am to meet with representatives from the Mohonk Preserve and learn about their land and mission. After the talk, receive your complimentary parking pass and head to the West Trapps Trailhead for the hike.
**NOTE: You must pre-register for this event in order to receive your free parking permit.
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The Huguenot Young Professionals & Entrepreneurs, or "The HYPE", is the young professionals networking group of the New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce. Be 45 or younger to attend (or just young at heart).
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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!
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.
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July After-Hours Mixer at
Homewood Suites, Newburgh
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Thursday, July 10, 2014 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
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A great place to know about for business travel or if you just want to sneak away from the kids for a night somewhere close by. Join us for our July After-Hours Mixer at Homewood Suites at Stewart Airport.
Cost:
Chamber members:
$5 in advance
$10 at the door
Non-Members:
$15 in advance
$20 at the door
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July WOW Factor with Kelly Braffet
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Monday, July 14, 2014 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
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I'd Planned to Go By My Initials: One Woman's Experience in Publishing
"I'm a writer. I'm a woman. I swear a lot, and I write dark, creepy books about people who also swear a lot. Trying to succeed in the publishing industry while navigating the fairly choppy waters created by all of these factors swirling around me has been, and continues to be, an experience that swings from exhilarating to infuriating from one split second to the next. Join me and I'll try to make you laugh while I tell you about it. With any luck, you'll never look at a book cover the same way again."
~Kelly Braffet
The WOW Factor is the professional women's networking group of the New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce. Your event fee includes a sit-down three course dinner with coffee and tea service, chance to win a door prize, keynote speech by Kelly Braffet, and networking opportunities with like minded professional women.
Women only, please.
Chamber Members:
$38 paid in advance, $43 at the door/bill sign-up
Non-Members:
$43 paid in advance, $48 at the door/bill sign-up
Corporate Partners:
Complimentary
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Summer Business Card Exchange
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Friday, July 18, 2014 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
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 Your quarterly business card exchange is always a big hit! Held in the morning before business hours, you can get some great networking in even before your work day begins. Remember to bring a lot of business cards!
Members
$5 in advance
$10 at the door/invoice
Non-Members
$15 in advance
$20 at the door/invoice
Corporate Partners
Complimentary
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Take It Out on a Titleist
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 11:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
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 It's time to shine up your golf clubs and tee-off as the New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce helps you "Take it Out on a Titleist"! Enjoy 10 holes of golf on a beautifully scenic course, plus a delicious dinner and "stress reduction".
Click here for schedule, pricing, and registration.
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Peter Ingellis,
Executive Director
New Paltz Regional
Chamber of Commerce
845-255-0243
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Upcoming Events
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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
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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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