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Luisa Garnot Named Insurance Agency Operations Assistant
(Kingston, NY)Ulster Insurance Services (UIS), a subsidiary of Ulster Savings Bank, recently announced that Luisa Garnot was selected for the newly created role of Agency Operations Assistant supporting the Agency Operations Manager in defining, implementing, and managing essential business and personnel support processes for the agency. Ms. Garnot joined Ulster Savings Bank in May 2024 as a Personal Banker and began this new agency role on September 4, 2025. “Luisa is an ideal addition to the team,
Free Stress Intervention Training for First Responders, Military, Families, and Support Staff Coming to Kingston
(Kingston, NY)The Code 9 Project, in partnership with Ulster Savings Bank, is bringing a series of free, stress intervention trainings to Kingston on September 25–27, 2025, at the Ulster Savings Bank Training Center at 180 Schwenk Drive.These training courses are designed to provide critical tools for both active duty and retired first responders, military personnel, veterans, and their families to manage the unique stresses of service and to prevent the devastating impacts of trauma and suicide. Comprised
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
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
