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Bridging more than just the Hudson Valley
The Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley (CFHV) has awarded its first loan through its Local Impact Fund for Tomorrow (LIFT) program, providing Friends of the Walkway with bridge financing to complete the final phase of its New York State-supported lighting improvement project for the Walkway Over the Hudson. The first of several LIFT loans already in the pipeline, this loan demonstrates how charitable capital can be put to work to help nonprofits across Dutchess, Ulster and Putnam counties. The
Jess Davis of the Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce Graduates Institute for Organization Management (IOM)
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce that Jess Davis of the Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce, has graduated from the program and has received the recognition of IOM. Awarded to all graduates of the Institute program, the IOM Graduate Recognition signifies the individual’s completion of 96 credit hours of course instruction in non-profit management. In addition, participants can earn
Michael Feiden has been named Businessperson of the Year
KINGSTON—Michael Feiden has been named Businessperson of the Year by the Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce. He is Vice President of Earl B. Feiden’s Appliance at 661 Broadway, Kingston. The company is celebrating its 40th anniversary in Kingston and 100th year in business. Feiden will be honored, along with seven other local businesses and organizations, at the annual Ulster County Business Recognition Awards Dinner at Diamond Mills Hotel and BLACKBARN Hudson Valley in Saugerties
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KDD Marketing’s Keri Jadrovski Joins Ulster Chamber Foundation Board
Deepening its leadership impact in the community, KDD Marketing announced that Vice President Keri Jadrovski has joined the Ulster Chamber Foundation Board of Directors as a full board member for a three-year term, effective this month. In this role, Jadrovski will leverage her marketing background to help expand the Foundation’s reach while strengthening and driving awareness of existing program offerings.“The Foundation provides essential resources for emerging and established professionals, particularly
Internationally Recognized Human Rights Leader & Violence Interrupter, to speak at Black Business Community Celebration
KINGSTON—World-renowned human rights activist and anti-violence leader, Erica Ford, will be the guest speaker at the 5th annual Black Business Community Celebration on June 18 at Ulster Savings Bank at 180 Schwenk Drive.The program begins at 4:30 p.m. with an awards presentation, honoring five distinguished local Black business owners and community leaders. They include Eddie Parker, Black Business Excellent Award; Sharon Williams, Black Business Leadership Award; Mia Howard, Maude Bruce Community Award;
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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
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,
