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News Release: Sen. Hinchey Ulster Chamber Breakfast Guest Jan. 22
Ulster County business leaders will be given an early update on the agenda for the 2026 NYS Legislative Session when three-term Sen. Michelle Hinchey addresses the Chamber’s first networking breakfast of the year on Jan. 22. The breakfast, sponsored by Ulster Savings Bank, is scheduled from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. at The Venue Uptown at the Best Western Plus Kingston. Hinchey said affordability would be the theme of the morning. “Our goal is to improve the quality of life in the Hudson Valley so families can
News Release: Lynne Versace Appointed as New Development Director of Miles of Hope
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - The Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of Lynne Versace as the new Development Director. Lynne comes to Miles of Hope from the local offices of the New York Senate where she was the Special Events Coordinator. Her experience also includes nine years as the Senior Community Development Director at the March of Dimes. “Lynne’s leadership will be instrumental as we continue to expand our programs and strengthen our partnerships. As a former
New Chairman Announced for Ulster Savings Bank Board of Trustees
(Kingston, NY) The Board of Trustees of Ulster Savings Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Joe Ely as its new chairman beginning in 2026. Mr. Ely, who has chaired the Risk committee, the Audit committee, and served as a former chair of the Ulster Savings Charitable Foundation during his 14 years as a bank trustee, recently retired after serving in numerous engineering, program management, and executive roles in a wide range of other intensive technology businesses. He earned a Bachelor of
$542,000 in Changemaker Funding Marks Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley’s Largest Grant Cycle Ever; 31 Ulster Nonprofits Receive $180,000
Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley (CFHV) has awarded its 2025 Community Grants, awarding a total of $542,000 to nonprofits across Dutchess, Putnam, and Ulster counties and marking the Foundation’s largest round of Community Grants ever. In Ulster County, 31 local nonprofits have received a total of $180,000, an unprecedented level of CFHV-driven support for the community. This year’s Community Grant awards represent CFHV’s largest investment in both dollars and the number of nonprofits funded,
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Innovating for the Future: Arnoff Appoints New VP to Executive Committee
Poughkeepsie, NY — As Arnoff Moving & Storage approaches its 102nd year as a family-owned and operated company, the organization continues to build on a legacy of trust and care while preparing for its next phase of growth. Now in its fifth generation of family ownership, Arnoff has doubled in size over the past five years and has set a goal to double again over the next five—without compromising the personalized service that has defined the company for more than a century. To support this growth, Arnoff
News Release: SUNY New Paltz on Breakfast Agenda
SUNY New Paltz President Dr. Darrell Wheeler and Kristin Backhaus, Dean of the college’s School of Business and Director of Economic Development & Community Engagement, will speak at the next breakfast meeting of the Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce on Dec. 11 and discuss the college’s desire to grow closer to the business community. The breakfast, scheduled for 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. at The Venue Uptown at the Best Western Plus in Kingston, is sponsored by Rondout Savings Bank. The Kingston
Picture-Perfect Listings: How to Capture Product Photos That Sell in Ulster County
When a potential buyer scrolls through your online store, their first impression happens in seconds — and it almost always starts with your product photos. For members of the Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce, showcasing local goods with clear, engaging images can make the difference between “just browsing” and “add to cart.”TL;DR Use natural light and a steady hand (or tripod). Keep your background consistent and clutter-free. Highlight textures, details, and real-life use. Save
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
