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Kenco, Emerson Resort, Michael Berg Honored at May 14 Chamber Breakfast
The Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce will recognize two businesses that have set the bar high at their annual Customer Experience Lifetime Achievement Awards breakfast at The Venue Uptown, 503 Washington Ave., Kingston. The breakfast meeting, which is open to the public, will be held on Thursday, May 14, from 7:30 to 9:00 am. Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union is sponsoring the breakfast. The honorees are the Emerson Resort and Spa in Mount Tremper, with the award to be
Ulster Chamber Names 2026 Black Business Award Honorees
Five Black business owners and community leaders will be honored on June 18 for their outstanding achievements at the 2026 Ulster County Black Business Community Celebration at Ulster Savings Bank, 180 Schwenk Drive in Kingston, from 4:30-8:00 p.m. The awards recognize local Black-owned businesses and Black business leaders who have achieved outstanding results and shown dedication and commitment to furthering business, enhancing their community and improving the quality of life in Ulster
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Nominations Now Open for Best Local Businesses
The search is on for outstanding businesses, business leaders and organizations in Ulster County, as preparations are now underway for the Annual Ulster County Business Recognition Awards in October. Nomination forms including award criteria are available at the Ulster Chamber office at 214 Fair Street, Kingston or online at www.UlsterChamber.org. Categories include: Business of the YearSmall Business of the Year (25 or fewer employees)Businessperson or Entrepreneur of the YearTourism or Hospitality
Andrew Paino Achieves Prestigious Small Business Coverage Specialist (SBCS) Designation
(Kingston, NY)Ulster Insurance Services, a subsidiary of Ulster Savings Bank, is pleased to announce that Andrew "Drew" Paino has successfully earned the Small Business Coverage Specialist designation through the Hartford School of Insurance. This achievement marks a significant milestone in his career, certifying an advanced mastery of the complex risks and protection needs facing today’s small business owners. By completing this designation, Drew has demonstrated a deep understanding of policy nuances,
An Expo and a Mixer, All-in-One!
What do you get when you mix the Ulster Chamber’s highly successful Buy Local Expo with a popular Chamber of Commerce Networking Mixer? You get an ExpoMixer, the first of its kind, in the Hudson Valley. As the Expo is celebrating its 30th Anniversary this year, the event is not only being re-branded but will also be bigger than ever. The ExpoMixer will be held at Diamond Mills in Saugerties on Wednesday, September 16th, from 4:00 – 7:00 pm, again featuring nearly 100 exhibitors. In addition,
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County Executive Jen Metzger Chamber of Commerce Speaker
Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger will be the guest speaker at the next monthly breakfast meeting of the Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce. Her address is scheduled from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. on Feb. 25 at the Wiltwyck Golf Club, 404 Steward Lane in Kingston. Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley is the breakfast sponsor. County Executive Metzger said she will provide a wide‑ranging overview of the county’s agenda for 2026. She will focus on strengthening the local economy through targeted
