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SUNY Ulster Marks 10 Years As Top Military-Friendly Institution
March 11, 2020 - Stone Ridge, NY - SUNY Ulster has been named a Top 10 Military Friendly® School for 2020-2021 in the community college category, marking ten consecutive years earning this distinction. According to VIQTORY, the sponsoring organization, Top 10 schools are the guidon bearers for military/veteran programs and initiatives, setting the standard for other designations with programs that improve every year.Military Friendly® is the designation that measures a school’s commitment to veteran and
Vets-On-Water Kayak Trip To Launch On June 12
The Hudson Valley Center for Veteran Reintegration (HVCVR) is taking a little trip! Led by two HVCVR board members, the group is expected to expand as all organizations and individuals are invited to join on the river, fly their banners, share their mission, support HVCVR, and show our Veterans the many assets available to them! Depending on weather and water level conditions, the group will Kayak from either Lake Tear of the Clouds (identifies as the source of the Hudson River) or backpack until they hit
Bank of America Global Ambassadors Program May 4 - 8, 2020
A Vital Voices & Bank of America Partnership New York City, USA, Mon 4th to Fri 8th May, 2020 The Global Ambassadors Program (GAP) is designed for women entrepreneurs and social entrepreneurs – providing mentorship, training and a network of support to help grow your business and your personal development. The program includes one-on-one mentoring sessions and strategic workshops focused on building organizational management, financial acumen and leadership skills. The program is a partnership between
County Executive Pat Ryan is Guest Speaker
Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan will be the Special Guest Speaker at the next breakfast meeting of the Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce. The event, which is open to Chamber Members, as well as the general public, takes place on Wednesday, February 19, 2020. It is scheduled for 7:30-9:00 a.m. at The Venue Uptown, located at 503 Washington Ave. in Kingston, and is sponsored by the Villa Veritas Foundation Inc. Upon taking office, Ryan outlined his “Big Five” priorities, including: A Green New Deal
UHY LLP Expands in Northeast Regional Market with Merger of Certified Public Accounting Firm
Hudson, NY; January 14, 2020 – UHY Advisors and UHY LLP (“UHY”) today announced that they will expand their presence in the Northeast region with the merger of the professional services firm Pattison, Koskey, Howe and Bucci, CPAs (“PKHB”), located in the Hudson Valley of New York State. The combination of firms, effective January 1, 2020 combines two of the largest firms in the Capital District and adds three partners, six principals and approximately 50 additional professionals and administrative staff to
Herzog Law Firm Welcomes Daniel S. Glaser, Esq. and Opens a Clifton Park Office
ALBANY, N.Y. (January 30, 2020)- Herzog Law Firm, P.C., is pleased to announce the addition of Daniel S. Glaser, Esq. to head its growing real estate division. In addition to Mr. Glaser, the firm has also expanded its local footprint by opening a new office in Clifton Park. The office, coupled with Herzog’s other locations in Albany, Saratoga Springs, and Kingston, will help Herzog continue to grow its Estate Planning, Elder Law and Real Estate Practice throughout the Capital Region, North Country, and
Tharaldson Hospitality Management Hires New General Manager at Courtyard Kingston
Tharaldson Hospitality Management is excited to welcome Joe Cilione as the new General Manager at the Courtyard Kingston, a hotel located on Frank Sottile Blvd. in Kingston, NY and owned and operated by Tharaldson Hospitality Management. Cilione started his new position on December 11th, 2019. The responsibilities of the role include managing hotel staff, guest room cleanliness, company policy compliance, and much more. Cilione has been in the hospitality industry for almost 22 years. Starting as a
Congressman Delgado Speaks to Ulster Chamber
The Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce will host their annual Congressional Update Breakfast Meeting on Thursday, January 23rd from 7:30 to 9:00am at The Venue Uptown, 503 Washington Ave., Kingston. First term Congressman Antonio Delgado will be making his second appearance as the 19th District’s congressman. “I’m focusing on what I think are business interests,” Delgado said. “I’m focused on making sure that we’re going to be able to speak on the work that I’ve been doing as far as investing
Ulster’s Health Care Future on Breakfast Agenda
The guest speaker at the December 11th breakfast meeting of the Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce will be Robert S. Ross, Executive Vice President for the Northern Region of WMCHealth. HealthAlliance is part of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network. The breakfast, scheduled for 7:30-9:00 a.m. at the Best Western Plus in Kingston, is sponsored by Rondout Savings Bank and will also feature the Kingston High School Caroling Ensemble, which will entertain breakfast attendees with festive
History is Just Our Beginning Heritage Tourism is Big Business in Ulster County
Ulster County Clerk Nina Postupack will take Ulster Chamber members back to the early 1600s at this month’s monthly breakfast meeting as she details Ulster County’s rich history. According to Postupack, “The County Clerk’s Archives hold some of the oldest and most unique records in the country, and it is our privilege to care for them.” The breakfast, scheduled for 7:30-9:00 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 20, is intended to “give an overview of the county’s archives and tell the story of our past while helping us
CareMount Medical Relocates and Expands Office in New Paltz to 264 Main Street
CareMount Medical, the largest independent multi-specialty medical group in New York State, announces the grand opening and relocation of its New Paltz office from 26 North Front Street to 264 Main Street, New Paltz. The new office, open Monday to Friday, offers family medicine and laboratory services with improved parking and better handicap access. “Building better offices and making our spaces as accessible as possible - that was the goal for our expanded location in New Paltz,” said Scott D.
Meet the Mayoral Candidates at Breakfast
Two of the three candidates for Mayor of Kingston will take to the stage for a Meet the Candidates forum at the September 12th breakfast meeting of the Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce. The event starts at 7:30am at the Best Western Plus in Kingston and is sponsored by Nuvance Health. Candidates who will appear at the chamber event include incumbent Democrat Steve Noble, who is seeking a second four-year term, and Vincent Rua, who is running on the Serve America Movement (SAM) line. Ellen
15th Annual Ulster County Business Recognition Awards Announced
Michael Bernholz, owner of Pine Ridge Dude Ranch in Kerhonkson and Hudson Valley Appraisal Corp. in Port Ewen, has been selected as the 2019 Ulster County Business Person of the Year. Bernholz is one of eight honorees by the Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce and Ulster County Economic Development Alliance in announcing their 15th Annual Business Recognition Awards. Chamber President Ward Todd said the awards annually recognize Ulster County business leaders, businesses and organizations that are
Walkway Over the Hudson Kicking Off 10-Year Anniversary Celebrations
Walkway Welcomes Motorcyclists To Cross Bridge for Once-In-A-Lifetime SkyRide On August 24 Fundraiser held to improve Walkway’s accessibility for seniors and those with mobility issues and support local veterans’ groups. On Saturday, August 24, Hudson Valley motorcyclists, passengers, and spectators are invited to participate in SkyRide, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to ride over Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park in celebration of the bridge’s 10-year anniversary. Sponsor and vendor
New Ulster Chamber Director of Membership Engagement
David Gagnon, Chairman of the Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, announced today that Jess Davis of Kingston has joined the staff of the Chamber of Commerce as Director of Membership Engagement on a part-time basis. In her new role, Ms. Davis will be working with Carol Ricken, the Chamber’s Membership Director, and will focus on membership attraction, retention and engagement. Among other duties, Jess will be visiting and speaking with existing chamber members with a goal
Chazen Announces 13 Summer Internships Across New York Offices
Poughkeepsie, N.Y. (July 9, 2019) – The Chazen Companies is proud to announce the addition of 13 summer interns in the fields of municipal engineering, land development, structural engineering, surveying and planning. The 13 interns come from a variety of different backgrounds and schools and join Chazen with a shared goal of exploring a career path and gaining valuable work experience. They are based in the Hudson Valley, Capital District, North Country, and Westchester offices. Chazen extends a warm
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Businesses to be Recognized by Ulster Chamber and Ulster County Economic Development Alliance
The search is on for the top businesses, business leaders and organizations in Ulster County as preparations are now underway for the 2019 Ulster County Business Recognition Awards Celebration. The Recognition Awards Celebration is a joint program of the Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Ulster County Economic Development Alliance. Nominations are now being accepted until August 1st. Categories this year include: Business Person or Entrepreneur of the Year, Business of the Year, Small
Villa Veritas Foundation, Inc. earns Three-Year CARF Accreditation
Kerhonkson, NY — June 12, 2019 — CARF International announced that Villa Veritas Foundation, Inc. has been accredited for a period of three years for its residential treatment: alcohol and other drugs/addictions (for adults) programs. The latest accreditation is the 5th consecutive Three-Year Accreditation that the international accrediting body, CARF, has given to Villa Veritas Foundation, Inc. This accreditation decision represents the highest level of accreditation that can be given to an organization
Chazen Announces Expansion of Construction Services
The Chazen Companies is pleased to announce the expansion of their construction services with the addition of Joseph Delaney, Ph.D., P.E., LEED AP, PgMP, CCM as Director of Construction Services. Dr. Delaney brings to the position 25 years of experience as a construction professional. Previously President of C & S Design Build Inc., he started the agency in the construction management business, and worked on projects in the education, municipal, water/wastewater, airport and private development sectors.
New Trails Making Ulster A World-Class Recreation Destination
You can hear all about it at the next breakfast meeting of the Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce, scheduled for 7:30-9:00 a.m., May 23 at the Wiltwyck Golf Club in Kingston. The sponsor is the Ten Broeck Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing. The breakfast meeting, “New Trails Making Ulster County a World-Class Outdoor Recreation Destination” will feature Acting Ulster County Executive Adele B. Reiter, Assistant Deputy Ulster County Executive Tim Weidemann and Deputy Director of Ulster County
Walkway Over the Hudson Honoring Local Emergency Responders on 45th Anniversary of Poughkeepsie-HighHighland Railroad Bridge Fire
On Wednesday, May 8 at 11 a.m., Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park will host local first responders on the Walkway to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the great fire that crippled the Poughkeepsie-Highland Railroad Bridge in 1974. The event is complimentary to attend and open to the public. Free parking is available on the Poughkeepsie side of the Walkway at 61 Parker Avenue, and on the Highland side at 87 Haviland Road. The ceremony will be held near the elevator platform. Over a dozen
Kingston Land Trust Awarded $2,500 Grant from Ulster Savings Charitable Foundation for Restoring African Burial Ground
(Kingston, NY) The Kingston Land Trust has been awarded a $2,500 grant from the Ulster Savings Charitable Foundation to support their restoration process of the Pine Street African Burial Ground in Uptown Kingston. They are collaborating with another nonprofit, Harambee, as well as the community to restore the site, which includes an existing building, and open it to the public as a regional center for education and reflection. A future aim is to repurpose the building as an interpretative visitors’
Campaign ’19 Comes Early Meet the Candidates for County Executive April 17
The departure of Ulster County Executive Mike Hein means there will be a special election April 30th to decide who serves as Ulster County Executive for the remainder of 2019. Pat Ryan and Jack Hayes, the two candidates running for County Executive, will be the featured speakers at the next Breakfast Meeting of the Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce, April 17 from 7:30 to 9:00am, at Diamond Mills Hotel & Tavern in Saugerties. The sponsor is Sawyer Savings Bank. Both candidates live in Gardiner in
Walkway Over the Hudson Hires Jaclyn Renner as Director of Development
Walkway Over the Hudson has hired Jaclyn Renner, a fundraising professional with experience working for regional and national nonprofits, as Director of Development. In her new role, Renner is responsible for individual donor cultivation, Walkway stewardship, the Walkway’s membership program, directing the annual Starry Starry Night benefit, as well as leading the Walkway’s Ten-Year Anniversary campaign and event calendar. Jaclyn’s work focuses on development, event planning, and marketing. Throughout
Ulster Chamber Offers Rare Opportunity to Visit Cuba
The Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce has announced plans to take a limited number of Hudson Valley residents on an exploratory trip to Cuba in the fall of 2016. Local travelers will have the opportunity to experience the ‘real’ Cuba before mass tourism changes the island forever. Be among the select few American travelers in five decades to visit Cuba. Included in the trip will be the chance to explore the vibrant capital of Havana, ride a steam train through the sugar cane fields, learn
Ulster Chamber Members Surveyed on Proposed Minimum Wage Increase
The Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce recently surveyed its membership on the proposed New York State increase in the Minimum Wage to $15 an hour. The results showed that while nearly third-quarters of chamber members (72%) favored an increase in the Minimum Wage, close to two-thirds (64%) were opposed to raising the Minimum Wage to $15 an hour, which would amount to an increase of 67%. According to the Chairman of the Chamber’s Government Affairs Committee, Joe Charmello, “Many members told us
