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Friday, January 30, 2026
Running a business means wearing a lot of hats, but when it comes to sales and marketing, trying to do everything yourself is like juggling with your eyes closed. Eventually, you drop the ball. That’s where outside professionals come in—consultants, agencies, and freelancers who specialize in helping companies grow. But hiring external talent isn’t just about finding someone with the right skills; ...read more
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Thursday, January 29, 2026
Marist Athletics, Miles of Hope to Honor Breast Cancer Survivors at Halftime
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. – The Marist Athletics Department will host its annual Pink Game on Saturday, Feb. 7, when the women’s basketball team faces Saint Peter’s at 2:00 p.m. in McCann Arena. https://goredfoxes.com/sports/womens-basketball/scheduleAt the annual Pink game for breast cancer awareness, fans are encouraged to ...read more
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Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Award-Winning, Ethically Sourced Chocolatier Expands with Second Location Poughkeepsie, NY (January 14, 2026) –Fruition Chocolate Works (Fruition), the region’s premier specialty chocolate maker, will bring its award-winning product to the east side of the Hudson River with a second location at Eastdale Village Town Center in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. The new location will offer an immersive experience ...read more
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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Buying a failing business can look like a shortcut to success. It’s already built. It has customers. There’s a story. But behind that veneer is a tangle of risks and decisions that demand precision, guts, and strategy. This isn’t about savior complexes or turnaround fantasies. It’s about reading the room, rebuilding trust, and adapting fast to the market you’re actually in—not the one that ...read more
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Tuesday, January 06, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - The Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of Lynne Versace as the new Development Director. Lynne comes to Miles of Hope from the local offices of the New York Senate where she was the Special Events Coordinator. Her experience also includes nine years as the Senior Community Development Director at the March of Dimes.
“Lynne’s ...read more
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Tuesday, January 06, 2026
(Kingston, NY) The Board of Trustees of Ulster Savings Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Joe Ely as its new chairman beginning in 2026.
Mr. Ely, who has chaired the Risk committee, the Audit committee, and served as a former chair of the Ulster Savings Charitable Foundation during his 14 years as a bank trustee, recently retired after serving in numerous engineering, program ...read more
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Thursday, December 18, 2025
Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley (CFHV) has awarded its 2025 Community Grants, awarding a total of $542,000 to nonprofits across Dutchess, Putnam, and Ulster counties and marking the Foundation’s largest round of Community Grants ever. In Ulster County, 31 local nonprofits have received a total of $180,000, an unprecedented level of CFHV-driven support for the community.
This year’s ...read more
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Tuesday, December 02, 2025
When a potential buyer scrolls through your online store, their first impression happens in seconds — and it almost always starts with your product photos. For members of the Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce, showcasing local goods with clear, engaging images can make the difference between “just browsing” and “add to cart.”TL;DR
Use natural light and a steady hand (or ...read more
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Tuesday, May 06, 2025
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 ...read more
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Thursday, March 13, 2025
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 ...read more
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