Membership Ambassador Committee
THE MISSION OF OUR MEMBERSHIP AMBASSADORS
To retain and build the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce membership as well as add value to each and every business and organization as well as to the Chamber.
THE PURPOSE OF OUR MEMBERSHIP AMBASSADORS
Membership Ambassador Committee
Sandra Leah Barbara
Image Pro Printing 845.471.4838 sandra@imageproprinting.com I have been involved with the Chamber as a member since early 2000 when I first bought my business. I didn’t really utilize my membership because I was too involved in my business. However, I learned that I was more valuable working on my business, developing relationships through organizations like the chamber and utilizing the many marketing and advertisement opportunities that the chamber has to offer. Based on my own experience, I work with the Chamber as an ambassador to help others that are experiencing the same challenges to use their investment in the Chamber to grow their business. |
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Dennis Conn
Business Development Sales Manager, Ulster Savings Bank 845.473.3500 ext. 4501 dconn@ulstersavings.com I became an ambassador three years ago to form strong business relationships with other business professionals in the local community. The Chamber has given me tools to market myself and develop business. |
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Jennifer Dunn, CPCU
Agent, Jen Dunn State Farm 845.471.3531 jen.dunn.pwl3@statefarm.com I have 21 years of industry experience in private and corporate work environments. Through my professional experiences, I have led five organizational structure changes for the largest P&C insurer in the US. I have also transitioned through multiple relocations, which has helped me to understand the importance of establishing roots in a new community, effectively managing through change. |
Lynn Edwards
Owner/Mobile Groomer, Dirty Dogs Pet Services 845.691.4928 ledwards@dirtydogsonline.com I have found that the more you do for the Chamber, the more the Chamber does for you. You cannot join and not attend events. Since I have been very involved with the Chamber, it has opened many windows for my business. |
Deborah Guy-Skriloff
Certified Transitions Coach/Business Owner, Crossing Bridges Coaching LLC 845.215.0501 deborah@crossingbridgescoaching.com I started my business in 2004 to help indivudals who felt frustrated with their lives or "stuck" in their careers to get clear about what they were after, navigate the necessary changes smoothly, and reach their goals as quickly as possible. It was as a member of the Chamber, however, that I learned that the skills that I had, combined with my experience in the corporate and creative worlds were an unbeatable combination when applied to the needs of today's entrepreneurs. The Chamber has been invaluable to the growth of my business opportunities and, therefore, my ability to be of service. I am thrilled to be a member. |
Melissa Halat
Holistic Health Counselor, Right Fit Nutrition 845.392.0792 rightfit@optimum.net I became passionately interested in nutrition and wellness after doing a nutritional cleanse in February 2007. It changed my life and overall health improved, along with a side benefit of dropping 3 sizes! I joined the Chamber because of the amazing benefits. I loved the free radio spot and being listed in the Bottom Line newsletter. The Chamber has helped me jump start my business and sign up new clients. Going to events is key! I became an ambassador because I love helping new members understad all of the benefits and how to expand their business. |
Paige Hogarth
Salon Manager & Hair Designer, Collage Hair & Colour 845.471.4444 collagehc@aol.com My experience in the beauty industry has been ongoing for many years. I am involved with a leading hair company that offers the most current education available. Facilitating classes, educating others, and learning myself even to this day, keeps me passionate about what I do each and everyday. Becoming an ambassador has helped me in many ways to grow our business and has helped me realize that networking is the key to success! |
Marsha Jones
Sales Consultant, Paychex 845.896.6100 ext. 40710 mljones@paychex.com As a member of the Chamber and an ambassador, I've been able to build great relationships both personally and professionally. And, as payroll is the #1 service that small businesses outsource and Paychex is the #1 payroll company serving the small business market, our Chamber membership is very valuable to us. |
Susan Lauer
Principal, Aspire Consulting Ltd. 845.803.0438 cell: 917-577-2697 slauer@aspireadvantage.com Aspire Consulting works with organizations and the individuals in those organizations to discover and use more of their potential, more often, to produce sustainable improvements in the areas that are important to t hem. Prior to founding Aspire Consulting, I had a 21 years career in health care, working the full continuum in management positions. I joined the ambassadors committee for much the same reason I started my company, I believed I had some skills to offer that would assist the committee, the Chamber, and its businesses. I would encourage everyone to use the ambassadors as an additional resource. |
Shannon M. Leddy
Principal & Owner, Shannon M. Leddy Interior Design 845.227.4148 shannon@leddyinteriordesign.com I have been an interior designer for 13 years, and this year I am thrilled to be celebrating the 5th anniversary of Shannon M. Leddy Interior Design, not to mention my Chamber and Ambassador memberships. It has been an exciting time for me, as I have gotten to know some amazing people in this business community, who have become clients, design resources, contacts, and friends. My Chamber membership and my involvement in the Ambassador Committee was certainly one of the best decisions I made early on in terms of helping me to meet some of these great people. These relationships have garnered me great successes and exposure and I look forward many more wonderful years of designing beautiful spaces for everyone, and to being a colleague to current and new members alike! |
Susanne O’Neill
Council on Addiction, Prevention, & Education 845.471.0194 soneil@capedc.org For the past three years, I have had a wonderful learning experience working as Marathon Project Coordinator at CAPE. CAPE’s mission is to provide quality education and prevention services aimed to reduce addictions and substance abuse. I joined the Ambassador Committee to assist CAPE in expanding its’ networking population as well as be a support system to other chamber members. I am glad to be a part of a chamber that goes above and beyond to help all profit and not for profit businesses within our local community. |
Wayne Quint
Quint Investments and Insurance 914.489.5136 wquint@quintii.com The Chamber is an outlet to expeditiously grow a business. From networking to marketing, to building life long professional and personal relationships, the resources offered by the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce are abundant and evolving. I help businesses, families, and individuals achieve their financial planning goals, objectively. I assist businesses in the affairs of pensions, health insurance, dental, group life, group disability and group long term care; I consult with families and individuals in matters of retirement planning, college planning, estate planning, life insurance, disability income, and long term care needs. |
Jay Shapiro
Vice President, D & D Mailing Services 845.562.6572 ext.202 jay@ddmailing.com I was born into the marketing profession, specifically promotional merchandise. While we continue in that arena, I am more involved in the direct mail division of the business. I believe strongly in the value of Chamber membership as a service to the community and a benefit to our business. |
Eli Sloves
Owner, Eli Sloves Photographers, Inc. 845.227.2266 esp377@optonline.net When I first joined the Chamber, I started making contacts and growing my business. I felt it was time I started giving bac and joined the Ambassador committee. This has been an outstanding opportunity to meet many more people in the business community. I have been active as a facilitator and coach for the Network with a Prupose program. This is the best way for me to give back. |
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Sunshine Tartter
Hudson Valley Green Builders 845.790.1218 admin@hudsonvalleygreenbuilders.com It is a very special privilege to be part of the Membership Ambassador committee. We work hard to create and implement programs that help our fellow members to grow, both as individuals and in their business. And it is very rewarding to see the results, whether members are learning new skills, making new business connections and friends, or stepping up to a new challenge. I have made some really wonderful friends on the committee and I am very proud to be a member of such a marvelous and thoughtful team. |
Cathy Temple
R & C Cleaning 845.473.4645 ctemple@hvc.rr.com The Ambassador Committee is the most relaxing and friendly way to network and make others feel comfortable and welcome. We are familiar with many events to help others become part of the Chamber family. We can encourage all members to be more active within the Chamber so they can enjoy the benefits of being a member. |
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