Welcome to The Harlem Valley Chamber of Commerce
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Welcome to the Harlem Valley in beautiful eastern Dutchess County, and the towns of Amenia, Dover Plains, Millbrook, Millerton, Pine Plains & Stanfordville. Tucked away at the foothills of the Berkshire and Taconic Mountains, and nestled in between the Taconic State Parkway and the Route 22 corridor, the towns of the Harlem Valley are steeped with tradition, business, grand shopping, delicious dining, fine arts, and much more. An easy commute from New York City by car or train — we invite you to come visit us. We’re sure once you do, you’ll want to come back again and again.
New Members:
Computer Systems Integrators, Inc.
1401 Route 52, Suite 100B
Fishkill, NY 12524
V - 845.897.9480 x3215
C - 845.242.3003
F - 845.897.9488
Contact: David Benis
Upcoming Meetings & Events:
September 30 - November 27 -- "Natures Influence" Susan Bradley & Mari Skarp. Bradley will be exhibiting some pieces from "The Honey Bee & Its Culture" collection, as well as new pieces. Skarp is an artist who creates sculptural work involving concepts of disappearing farmland and loss of memory. Opening Artist Reception, October 15th, 5pm - 7 pm. The White Gallery, 924 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA. P. 413-528-3631. Thurs. - Sun. 11 am to 4 pm or by appointment.
October 1, 5 - 7 pm -- Launch party and book signing for "Robert Kipniss: A Working Artists Life". Kipniss' new book is the rarest of literary achievements: a personal memoir, cultural history, and textbook of craft and market. With engaging candor Kipniss spices his narrative with vivid characters, family, friends, artists,and dealers who are as varied and complex as they are meaningful in his career. Robert Kipniss will read from his new book at 5:30 pm. His works will be exhibited in the gallery loft through January 1, Sponsored by JohnnyCake Books and The White Gallery. The White Gallery, 342 Main Street, Lakeville, CT. P. 860-435-1029.
October 4 -- Harlem Valley Chamber meeting. Jack's Auto Service,Route 22 (south of the Metro North Station) Amenia, 5:30 pm. Networking Night -- Join us for an evening of networking. Jack & Linda Gregory are hosting the meeting to bring awareness to breast cancer and care car. There will be drinks & hors d'oeuvres. Please come out and support two great causes! Looking forward to a fun night with everyone!
October 4 & 5 -- Defensive Driving Class, 6:30 - 9:30. $45 ($39 is paid in advance). NY State Law allows you to receive a 10% auto insurance discount each year for three years, and reduce up to FOUR points on your driving record by attending this six-hour accident prevention workshop approved by the Dept. of Motor Vehicles. Email to enroll: steven@drivesmart.us or call Steven Williams at 518-203-1295
October 7 - November 27. Opening Artist Reception, October 8, 5 pm - 7pm -- "Abstract Visions from Italy" Eduardo Giannattasio. Giannattasio lives and works in a 13th century palazzo in Italy. His paintings have been shown throughout Europe, and are the result of a technique the artist perfected in his studio that celebrates and honors a source of light and warmth used for ages --- fire. The White Gallery, 342 Main Street, Lakeville, CT. P. 860-435-1029. Thurs. - Sun. 11 am to 4 pm or by appointment.
October 8 -- Dutchess Country Realty Open House, 223 Perry Corners Road, 12pm - 3pm. Newly listed contemporary style on 5 acres with a detached 3-car garage, open country kitchen, exceptional views and privacy. Slideshow and more information [click here]. Brad Rebillard, Realtor. P. 518-789-6185 or C. 845-546-1319.
October 15th -- 3 pm - 7 pm, 333 Main Street, Beacon, NY. Launch of Vassar Brother's Medical Center (VBMC) New Life, New Hope Charity Calendar -- a fundraiser for VBNC's NICU (neo-natal intensive care unit.) For more information contact Jeanne Rebillard, Rebillard Public Relations, 845-518-4636. Event is sponsored by VBMC's Mother's Club and Coco b. Sweet photography. Calendars are $10 with all proceeds going to the cause. Reserve your calendar today! Call Maggie Fistik, Coco b. Sweet Photography 845-559-4843 or email jeanne@rebillardpr.com
October 16 -- Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk - American Cancer Society. This year marks the 16th Anniversary of the Hudson Valley Region's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event which will take place on Sunday, October 16, 2011 at: Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, Central Valley, NY & Dutchess Stadium, Wappingers Falls, NY. The walk is a 5K non-competitive walk with two sites to choose from! Registration starts at 7:30AM and walks start promptly at 9:00AM. Last year, over 10,000 participants attended this walk raising $802,000 in the fight against breast cancer! Register Online at: http://MakingStrides.acsEvents.org/HudsonValley for the Woodbury Common Premium Outlets Walk or http://MakingStrides.acsEvents.org/Dutchess for the Dutchess Stadium Walk. For more information, please call 800-233-5049 Ext. 37 or e-mail HudsonValley.Strides@cancer.org.
October 17th through October 22nd -- National Friends of the Libraries Week [read more] from the Millbrook Library October newsletter.
October 22 -- 2pm NOW Concerts presents Chamber Music in Millerton at the Northeast Millerton Library Annex. Concert with Donald Sosin, Clive Davis, Matt Sargant, Adrian Knight & Christopher Cerrone. Currator: Todd Merrell. 1 pm a symposium with some of the composers "An Introduction to the Development & Creation of Electronic Music." $20 adults/$10 students. Purchase tickets at: nowconcerts.org, Kamilla's Floral Boutique in Millerton, by email:3cornerscontemporarymusic@gmail.com. by phone:518-789-0617 or at the door.
Click here for more calendar events! If you’re in the Harlem Valley we'd be glad to list you. Email Jeanne Rebillard at Rebillard Public Relations 845-373-7456. When emailing your listing please put in the subject line: Calendar Listing Harlem Valley Chamber.
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Special Offers from our Members
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Helping small to medium size business qualify for the right interchange when working with credit cards. We are a DIRECT processor and listed on the NYSE:HPY. For more information call Michael Krapinski,
914-522-0390. Email michael.kaprinski@e-hps.com
Flexible financing to help fuel your business! M&T Business Access Line of Credit (Prime +0% for 12 months) [click here for details]
HARLEM VALLEY CHAMBER FESTIVAL Of DOGS -- July 9 & 10, 2011.
Sponsorships needed. for sponsorship information
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A Bit About Our Mission
Founded in 2003, as the Amenia Chamber of Commerce the The Harlem Valley Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that seeks to promote and advance the business interests of its members in the area and beyond. Together the towns and the Harlem Valley Chamber of Commerce have nurtured a diversified business community focused on energy, tourism, agriculture, manufacturing, retail and the arts.