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Jeff Haight- Hudson Valley Cold Pressed OilsProfession- Owner, Hudson Valley Cold Pressed OilsWhat Attracted You to Dutchess? Why do you Think Dutchess for business and life? I'm a lifelong resident and CIA graduate. From historic mansions and ...

The COVID pandemic has exposed a number of weaknesses and strengths across every industry. Leaders in all fields have been required to adapt and adjust to changing environments and community needs. The best leaders have been able to unite teams and ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT INFO:Sarah LeeThink Dutchess Alliance for Businesssarah@thinkdutchess.com845.463.5400Dutchess County Attracting Amazon and 500 New JobsGlobal e-retailer considering New York over other locations; $135 Million Investment ...

Think Dutchess to Host First Virtual Business Excellence Awards Winners represent a diverse selection of industry leaders. November 3, 2020POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. –— Think Dutchess Alliance for Business will host its first virtual Business ...

Hudson Valley Magazine is the longtime authority on the best of the Hudson Valley region. An informational entertainment and lifestyle publication, these notable developments in Dutchess have caught the eyes of the entire region. Dutchess County is ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 16, 2020Contact: Rachel Welchrachel@thinkdutchess.com 845.463.5400 Think Dutchess Alliance for Business Receives Excellence in Economic Development Award from the ...

Office of the County Executive22 Market Street ¨ Poughkeepsie, NY 12601Phone: (845) 486-2000 ¨ Fax: (845) 486-2021 Date: September 9, 2020 For Further Information Contact:Colleen Pillus, Communications Director(845) 486-2000 Molinaro ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:August 19, 2020Contact: Rachel Welch rachel@thinkdutchess.comThink Dutchess Small Business Relief Fund Now OpenApplications are being accepted immediately. Dutchess County, NY— In order to mitigate the impact the global ...

Over the past 20 years, the Business Excellence Awards have honored the outstanding businesses that contribute to the immense growth and innovation happening in Dutchess County. We realize that the more that local companies come together, the ...

Software Company, DocuWare, Hosts Official Groundbreaking with Small, Socially Distant CelebrationLocal government and business leaders joined to celebrate business relocation and continued growth in Beacon. German company, DocuWare, has a new home ...

NEWS RELEASEPRESS OFFICE Release Date: June 15, 2020 Contact: Press_Office@sba.gov, (202) 205-7036Release Number: 20-47 Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Blogs & Instagram ...

Richard Romano- Screamin' OnionzProfession: We own Aha! American Healthy Appetite and we make shelf-stable jarred food products produced with whole ingredients from the Hudson Valley. Our signature product is Screamin’ Onionz which are NY ...

Kelly Lyndgaard- UnshatteredProfession: Founder and CEO of UnshatteredWhat attracted you to Dutchess? Close enough to NYC to enjoy it but still rural enough to live in nature and be outdoors!How has Dutchess County influenced you and your ...

These last few weeks have been difficult. We have struggled to find the words to express how saddened we are over the losses of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and countless others because there are no words that make sense of ...

Dana Jones- AccessadoorProfession: Founder and CEO of Accessadoor, LLCWhat attracted you to Dutchess? I was born and raised in Dutchess County. After being able to experience the area as a resident first I knew it was the exact environment I needed ...

On Friday, May 22, Governor Cuomo approved the Mid-Hudson Region to begin Phase 1 of reopening contingent upon adequate numbers of contact tracers. Beginning Tuesday, May, 26 Dutchess County is ready to move forward and begin the reopening plan. ...

Nicholas Mauro – Marist CollegeProfession: Manager of Recruitment and Workforce Development at Marist College. Owner, YourCareerSpark LLC, an HR consulting and career services firm.What attracted you to Dutchess?I was born and raised in ...

Dutchess County Economic Development Agencies Create COVID-19 Business Assistance Programs to Support Small BusinessesIn effort to aid businesses unable to secure assistance, The Dutchess County Industrial Development Agency and The Dutchess County ...

Geoff Brault- Walkway Over the HudsonProfession: Director of Marketing and Communications, Walkway Over the Hudson. Play-by-Play Broadcaster, Marist College AthleticsWhat attracted you to Dutchess?I fell in love with the Hudson Valley while ...

Shelby Adrian- Kirchhoff CompaniesProfession: Marketing AssociateWhat attracted you to Dutchess? I have always been naturally attracted to Dutchess County, as I’ve lived here my entire life and so has my family. There is such a wide variety of ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact:Mary Ann Johnson | 518-432-5360 | majohnson@hvadc.orgErin Riley |eriley@scenichudson.orgFEEDHV TO PROVIDE DAIRY PRODUCTS TO THREE AREA FOOD ASSISTANCE AGENCIESCollaborative Effort with Scenic Hudson will Benefit Youth ...

CONTACT: Geoff Brault610.585.5743gbrault@walkway.org Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park Illuminated with 202-foot-long ‘THANK YOU!’ to Honor Frontline Workers During COVID-19 Pandemic The Friends of the Walkway nonprofit ...

Statement by Secretary Mnuchin and Administrator Carranza on the Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan ProgramLapse in Appropriations Notice: SBA is unable to accept new applications at this time for the Economic Injury ...

MTA, Amtrak, NJ Transit & Port Authority Launch April 16 #SoundTheHorn Campaign to Honor #HeroesMovingHeroesAction Advances MTA’s #HeroesMovingHeroes Campaign Paying Tribute to 74,000 Incredible MTA Workers Tuesday, April, 14,2020-The ...

Resilience In CrisisInnovation is nothing new to Dutchess County. Over the decades, countless companies have located here to create unique products in response to market shifts and demand. These days our businesses are innovating in a different way. ...

COVID-19 Information from Our Partners at Central Hudson Mar 26, 2020Central Hudson Announces More than $1 Million in Grants & Community Assistance to Support Local COVID-19 Initiatives. Utility continues to provide essential energy services ...

Think Dutchess Alliance for Business- Update on COVID-19 Economic Development organization remains vigilant at maintaining the economic stability of Dutchess County amid pandemic. March 16, 2020POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. —In light of the rapidly ...

Startups. They may start small but their impact is enormous!Growing technology startups have the potential to alter a local economy's landscape through innovation, job growth, and wealth & talent attraction. Dutchess County understands the ...

The Poughkeepsie Journal's recent State of Dining Report: 2020 lauded the explosive growth of the food and beverage scene in Dutchess County. Thanks to a steady flow of talent, increased investment, and forward-thinking communities seeking to offer ...

Dutchess County- Visit. Play. Start. Stay.According to a recent Forbes article, the Hudson Valley is one of the top places to visit in 2020. While Dutchess County residents have long been aware of the many historic, cultural and culinary treasures ...