Focus Media, a fast growing firm and the largest public relations and advertising agency in the Hudson Valley, has welcomed Andrea Chafouleas to its team as an associate account executive. Chafouleas earned her bachelor’s degree in communications in 2006 from Marist College, with a focus in public relations. Since then, she has worked with the … Continue reading “Focus Media Hires Andrea Chafouleas as Associate Account Executive”
Year: 2013
WineRacks.com Joins Hudson Valley Food & Beverage Alliance
WineRacks.com, a manufacturer and retailer of wine storage and accessories that makes its products locally, has officially become a founding member of the Hudson Valley Food & Beverage Alliance. The company makes a wide range of wooden racking systems for customers around the world, along with custom design services for commercial, residential and hospitality applications. … Continue reading “WineRacks.com Joins Hudson Valley Food & Beverage Alliance”
Chris O’Callaghan Joins HVEDC Board of Directors
Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp. (HVEDC) has announced that Chris O’Callaghan, managing director of Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc., has joined its board of directors. O’Callaghan is currently responsible for commercial real estate firm Jones Lang LaSalle’s Westchester County offices. A former senior director at Cushman & Wakefield, he has been one of the most … Continue reading “Chris O’Callaghan Joins HVEDC Board of Directors”
Catskills Association for Tourism Services Receives $270,000 Through Regional Economic Development Council Initiative
The Catskills Association for Tourism Services (CATS) will receive $270,000 in funding from the state of New York’s Regional Economic Development Council initiative. With the funding, CATS will embark on a robust marketing strategy to increase the number of tourists to the region each year, in partnership with Goshen-based advertising and public relations agency Focus … Continue reading “Catskills Association for Tourism Services Receives $270,000 Through Regional Economic Development Council Initiative”
Orange County Business Accelerator Receives $125,000 Grant
The Orange County Business Accelerator (OCBA), an innovative business incubator that provides resources and programs to entrepreneurs and startup companies, announced today it received a $125,000 grant from the New York State Business Incubator and Innovation Hot Spot Support Program, sponsored by Empire State Development. The grant was formally awarded at yesterday’s 2013 Regional Economic … Continue reading “Orange County Business Accelerator Receives $125,000 Grant”
SUNY New Paltz Receives State Funding For Major 3D Printing Effort Launched By HVEDC
The State University of New York (SUNY) at New Paltz with the help of Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation (HVEDC), has received $1 million in economic development funding from the Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council (MHREDC) for a major 3D printing initiative at the university. The announcement was made today at the 2013 Regional Economic … Continue reading “SUNY New Paltz Receives State Funding For Major 3D Printing Effort Launched By HVEDC”
Flavormatic Industries Joins Hudson Valley Food & Beverage Alliance
Flavormatic Industries Inc., a Wappingers Falls-based researcher, developer and manufacturer of flavors for brands commonly known throughout the world, has officially become a founding member of the Hudson Valley Food & Beverage Alliance. Flavormatic is the only flavor company in the Hudson Valley and has been an industry leader in flavor creation for all types … Continue reading “Flavormatic Industries Joins Hudson Valley Food & Beverage Alliance”
5th Annual Hudson Valley Food Frenzy Helps Ease Local Hunger
Jacobowitz & Gubits proudly announced that it donated $1,240.00 or the equivalent of 4,950 lbs. of food to the 2013 Hudson Valley Food Bank Food Frenzy. Jacobowitz & Gubits is one of many local businesses and organizations that participated in the annual fight against hunger. Their combined efforts resulted in the equivalent of 9,711 lbs. of … Continue reading “5th Annual Hudson Valley Food Frenzy Helps Ease Local Hunger”
Rob Unger, Domenick DelRosso Appointed Partners at Judelson, Giordano & Siegel
Judelson, Giordano & Siegel (JGS), a full service accounting and business consulting firm for more than 80 years, announced today the appointments of Rob Unger and Domenick T. DelRosso as partners. The firm also announced Jason Giordano will succeed Frank Giordano Jr. as the firm’s managing partner. Jason Giordano said his new role along with … Continue reading “Rob Unger, Domenick DelRosso Appointed Partners at Judelson, Giordano & Siegel”
New York Metro Area SCORE Encourages Shoppers To Think Local First on Small Business Saturday
New York Metro Area SCORE (Service Corp of Retired Executives) reminds Hudson Valley, Long Island and New York City residents to shop local this holiday season, especially this coming weekend leading up to Small Business Saturday, Nov. 30. Shoppers can look for local businesses displaying the SCORE #SmallBiz sticker, which shows it is one of … Continue reading “New York Metro Area SCORE Encourages Shoppers To Think Local First on Small Business Saturday”