Welcome To Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce

INTERNET MARKETING SYMPOSIUM

May 14th, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m at the Chamber offices, members are invited to an exclusive Internet Marketing Workshop offered by Game Face Web Design and sponsored by the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce. This benefit is provided at no cost and includes a continental breakfast.Please RSVP by May 2nd by calling Darlene at 454-1700 ext. 1000. This is a Hands-On Session. Please Bring Your Own Laptop for wireless access. If you cannot bring one, don’t worry! Game Face Web Design is providing an ON-LINE COURSE to attendees who wish to apply what they’ve learned, and get more control of their Internet marketing. To learn more about this event, visit http://gamefacewebdesign.com.

WOMENS LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUM

The Women’s Leadership Alliance has been diligently working since its official inception in December 07. Sub-committees were formed to plan specific events and programs throughout the year. Each sub-committee is co-chaired by members of the Executive Team. There are three subcommittees including Educational Forums, chaired by Amy Sloan and Nicole Gesh; Mentoring Program, chaired by Carol Gordon and Gloria Cukar; and Tabletop Showcase, chaired by Jennifer Dunn and Darlene Marker. Each sub-committee is supported by Alliance member volunteers. There are currently 130 Alliance members including the executive team and chamber staff.
The Alliance’s first event will be a Symposium on sales and marketing on May 20th at Marist College. This event will feature experts in the field of marketing representing all forms of media. This symposium is designed to help Alliance members to be more successful with their sales and marketing efforts. This is a unique opportunity to learn from the experts and have direct access to their knowledge via a moderated question and answer format.
In the fall a Tabletop Showcase event will be held to help promote Alliance member businesses, products and services. This event will be held at the Fishkill Holiday Inn on September 9th. This event will also feature a Keynote Speaker on Work Life Balance. All chamber members are welcome to attend this event.
The Mentoring Program sub-committee is anticipating launching a pilot program in September. This program requires a lot of planning and support, so the committee is taking the necessary time to plan the program in phases to ensure its success.
To keep chamber members informed of upcoming events and activities the Alliance is committed to communicate formally through a quarterly newsletter as well as quarterly informational meeting. The next informational meeting will be held during the breakfast hour of the Sales and Marketing Symposium on May 20th and the next quarterly newsletter is scheduled for June.
If you are interested in joining the Alliance or are already a member and want to get involved in one of the sub-committees please contact the Alliance chair, Carol Heady at 845-226-8047.

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS/TABLETOP EXPO

Don’t miss the vendor fair and collaboration conference of the year! The May 28th Business After Hours from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in Fishkill will feature Chamber and Membership Alliance member businesses consisting of five employees or less. Come see who makes up the Dutchess County Business climate and find out about their products and services.
Remember, attending an industry trade show - even during a down economy - can be the best vehicle to obtain knowledge and receive ideas that can help you make educated decisions on how to help your company move forward.
Here are some additional reasons to attend: according to EXPO Magazine, a potential customer’s interest in buying a product or service is approximately 34 points higher for an attendee who interacts with a company representative at an expo as opposed to consumers who had no previous interaction with that business.
EXPO Magazine also touts the importance of talking to a prospective customer as it makes an emotional connection and increases the likelihood of a purchase. Additionally, viewing an exhibit enhances brand perception significantly. This is a win-win event for exhibitors and for attendees.
This event is sponsored by Embroid Me, The Holiday Inn Fishkill, and PAMAL Broadcasting.
Embroid Me provides custom clothing, accessories and promotional items throughout the Hudson Valley and beyond. They invite you to visit their store to see hundreds of name brand products waiting to be customized for your company, school, religious group, club, team, civic organization, etc. or even a special gift item.
Apparel decoration can be accomplished using many different processes. EmbroidMe does them all and can help you select the right one to meet your needs and budget. Whether it is embroidery, direct digital garment printing, screen printing or custom vinyl, you can rest assured that the job will be done right and on time.
As members of the Advertising Specialties Institute, Embroidme has access to thousands of suppliers of promotional products. Additionally, sophisticated search engines specifically geared to the industry are employed to ensure that the manufacturers are reputable and the pricing is the best available.
For more information, go to www.embroidme-poughkeepsie.com or stop in the store located at Poughkeepsie Plaza, 2600 South Road, Poughkeepsie.
The Holiday Inn in Fishkill is conveniently located at the intersection of I84 and Route 9. Easy access to Stewart Arpt, Metro North, Manhattan and upstate New York. We have 157 newly renovated sleeping rooms, 10,000 sq feet of flexible Meeting/Banquet space for Conferences, Galas, Weddings Corporate Meetings and Bat Mitzvahs. We offer free high speed internet, Fishkill Grill Restaurant, Brass Rail lounge with dance music every Friday & Saturday, fitness room and business center. Our professional staff is here to make your visit a great experience. Holiday Inn has a great reward program for all our guests on sleeping rooms and meetings. Visit our website at www.hifishkill.com or call us today to learn more about our hotel 845-896-6281.
Headquartered in Albany, New York, Pamal Broadcasting owns a group of radio stations in primarily medium-sized markets in the eastern US. Local stations include WBNR, WHUD, WBPM, and WSPK. Visit www.pamal.com to learn more.


	Monthly Events INTERNET MARKETING SYMPOSIUM May 14th, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m at the Chamber offices, members are invited to an exclusive Internet Marketing Workshop offered by Game Face Web Design and sponsored by the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce. This benefit is provided at no cost and includes a continental breakfast.Please RSVP by May 2nd by calling Darlene at 454-1700 ext. 1000. This is a Hands-On Session. Please Bring Your Own Laptop for wireless access. If you cannot bring one, don’t worry! Game Face Web Design is providing an ON-LINE COURSE to attendees who wish to apply what they’ve learned, and get more control of their Internet marketing. To learn more about this event, visit http://gamefacewebdesign.com. WOMENS LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUM The Women’s Leadership Alliance has been diligently working since its official inception in December 07. Sub-committees were formed to plan specific events and programs throughout the year. Each sub-committee is co-chaired by members of the Executive Team. There are three subcommittees including Educational Forums, chaired by Amy Sloan and Nicole Gesh; Mentoring Program, chaired by Carol Gordon and Gloria Cukar; and Tabletop Showcase, chaired by Jennifer Dunn and Darlene Marker. Each sub-committee is supported by Alliance member volunteers. There are currently 130 Alliance members including the executive team and chamber staff. The Alliance’s first event will be a Symposium on sales and marketing on May 20th at Marist College. This event will feature experts in the field of marketing representing all forms of media. This symposium is designed to help Alliance members to be more successful with their sales and marketing efforts. This is a unique opportunity to learn from the experts and have direct access to their knowledge via a moderated question and answer format. In the fall a Tabletop Showcase event will be held to help promote Alliance member businesses, products and services. This event will be held at the Fishkill Holiday Inn on September 9th. This event will also feature a Keynote Speaker on Work Life Balance. All chamber members are welcome to attend this event. The Mentoring Program sub-committee is anticipating launching a pilot program in September. This program requires a lot of planning and support, so the committee is taking the necessary time to plan the program in phases to ensure its success. To keep chamber members informed of upcoming events and activities the Alliance is committed to communicate formally through a quarterly newsletter as well as quarterly informational meeting. The next informational meeting will be held during the breakfast hour of the Sales and Marketing Symposium on May 20th and the next quarterly newsletter is scheduled for June. If you are interested in joining the Alliance or are already a member and want to get involved in one of the sub-committees please contact the Alliance chair, Carol Heady at 845-226-8047. BUSINESS AFTER HOURS/TABLETOP EXPO Don’t miss the vendor fair and collaboration conference of the year! The May 28th Business After Hours from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in Fishkill will feature Chamber and Membership Alliance member businesses consisting of five employees or less. Come see who makes up the Dutchess County Business climate and find out about their products and services. Remember, attending an industry trade show - even during a down economy - can be the best vehicle to obtain knowledge and receive ideas that can help you make educated decisions on how to help your company move forward. Here are some additional reasons to attend: according to EXPO Magazine, a potential customer’s interest in buying a product or service is approximately 34 points higher for an attendee who interacts with a company representative at an expo as opposed to consumers who had no previous interaction with that business. EXPO Magazine also touts the importance of talking to a prospective customer as it makes an emotional connection and increases the likelihood of a purchase. Additionally, viewing an exhibit enhances brand perception significantly. This is a win-win event for exhibitors and for attendees. This event is sponsored by Embroid Me, The Holiday Inn Fishkill, and PAMAL Broadcasting. Embroid Me provides custom clothing, accessories and promotional items throughout the Hudson Valley and beyond. They invite you to visit their store to see hundreds of name brand products waiting to be customized for your company, school, religious group, club, team, civic organization, etc. or even a special gift item. Apparel decoration can be accomplished using many different processes. EmbroidMe does them all and can help you select the right one to meet your needs and budget. Whether it is embroidery, direct digital garment printing, screen printing or custom vinyl, you can rest assured that the job will be done right and on time. As members of the Advertising Specialties Institute, Embroidme has access to thousands of suppliers of promotional products. Additionally, sophisticated search engines specifically geared to the industry are employed to ensure that the manufacturers are reputable and the pricing is the best available. For more information, go to www.embroidme-poughkeepsie.com or stop in the store located at Poughkeepsie Plaza, 2600 South Road, Poughkeepsie. The Holiday Inn in Fishkill is conveniently located at the intersection of I84 and Route 9. Easy access to Stewart Arpt, Metro North, Manhattan and upstate New York. We have 157 newly renovated sleeping rooms, 10,000 sq feet of flexible Meeting/Banquet space for Conferences, Galas, Weddings Corporate Meetings and Bat Mitzvahs. We offer free high speed internet, Fishkill Grill Restaurant, Brass Rail lounge with dance music every Friday & Saturday, fitness room and business center. Our professional staff is here to make your visit a great experience. Holiday Inn has a great reward program for all our guests on sleeping rooms and meetings. Visit our website at www.hifishkill.com or call us today to learn more about our hotel 845-896-6281. Headquartered in Albany, New York, Pamal Broadcasting owns a group of radio stations in primarily medium-sized markets in the eastern US. Local stations include WBNR, WHUD, WBPM, and WSPK. Visit www.pamal.com to learn more.

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