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New Board Member Daniel Depew Announced for Ulster Savings Bank
(Kingston, NY)The Board of Trustees of Ulster Savings Bank is pleased to announce Daniel Depew’s appointment as a new board member. Dan Depew is the Director of Business Development at Holt Construction in Pearl River, NY where he develops relationships that lead to successful projects for the company. His experience includes work in healthcare, property management, construction, property development, aviation, and agriculture. Dan is a leader in the region with deep family ties to the area and a
Ulster Insurance Services, Inc. Announces New Insurance Licensing for Leslie Peralta
Ulster Insurance Services, Inc. (UIS), a subsidiary of Ulster Savings Bank, today announced Leslie Peralta has successfully completed education and licensing testing to become a New York State-licensed Property & Casualty Insurance Broker. This license enables her to sell and support a variety of personal and commercial insurance policies. Ms. Peralta joined UIS in July 2025 and will serve as an Account Manager for personal lines clients. “Leslie is a bright and personable new addition to our team,” said
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Arnoff Moving & Storage Collecting for The Great northAmerican Food Drive to Benefit Dutchess Outreach
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Poughkeepsie, NY - Arnoff Moving & Storage is gearing up for the Great northAmerican Food Drive, an annual effort to collect non-perishable food items and help fight food insecurity in our communities. All donations will benefit Dutchess Outreach, supporting local families in need. Food insecurity affects millions of Americans each year, with many households struggling to put meals on the table. As a fifth-generation, family-owned company with over 100 years of service, Arnoff is
Cathy Hobbs, TV Celeb, Founder of Highland Passive House, Named Entrepreneur of the Year
KINGSTON—Cathy Hobbs, founder of the Highland Passive House, an eco-friendly 12,500-square-foot multi-use warehouse used for home staging, interior design services, short-term rental design and turn-key home furnishing packages for vacation homes, has been named Entrepreneur of the Year by the Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce. The award recognizes an entrepreneur who has achieved extraordinary accomplishments in business or shown dedication and commitment to furthering business in Ulster
Matthew White Joins Ulster Savings Bank as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Kingston, NY)Ulster Savings Bank recently named Matthew White Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at their Kingston headquarters. “We’re very excited to welcome Matt to the Ulster Savings Bank family,” said Bill Calderara, President and CEO of Ulster Savings Bank. “He brings vast experience in the financial sector, including an impressive progression in leadership roles, and will be of great value to us as we continue to grow as a community banking leader in the Hudson Valley.” "I'm
Making Change Stick: How Small Business Owners Can Actually Pull It Off
The hard part isn’t always deciding to change—it’s making sure the people around you don’t quietly kill the idea before it’s even off the ground. Small business owners often underestimate just how deeply habits run inside a team, even a small one. One new system, one new hire, one rebrand—none of it happens in a vacuum. And the smaller the company, the more magnified each shift becomes. Managing organizational change isn’t just about what’s written on the plan. It’s about how that plan collides with real
The Blueprint for Thriving as a Consumer Electronics Entrepreneur in a Rapidly Evolving Industry
Consumer electronics has never been for the faint-hearted. Between the relentless pace of innovation and the fickle preferences of global customers, stepping into this arena demands more than just an appetite for risk. If you’re determined to make your mark in this space, you need more than a great idea or a clever prototype — you need a full arsenal of strategies to not just survive, but thrive. In an industry where yesterday’s breakthrough becomes tomorrow’s afterthought, your mindset, methodology, and
Stephanie Kearns, President and CEO, United Way of Ulster County
The Board of Directors of The United Way of Ulster County is thrilled to announce the selection of Stephanie Kearns as our new President and Chief Executive Officer. "From our first conversation with Stephanie, we were immediately impressed by her and knew she was exactly what the United Way of Ulster County needed. Her extensive background in the nonprofit sector, specifically her ability to identify and implement effective programming, paired with her personal passion for our community, is a perfect
Ulster County Business Awards Dinner October 24th at Diamond Mills
Ulster County Business Awards Dinner October 24th at Diamond Mills KINGSTON— The Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the achievements of nine leading business leaders, businesses and organizations at the annual Ulster County Business Recognition Awards Dinner at the Diamond Mills Hotel and BLACKBARN Hudson Valley on Thursday, Oct. 24th starting at 5:30p.m. The Honorees are: Entrepreneur of the Year:Lizzie Vann, who bought the 16-acre iconic Bearsville Center in August 2019 and
