Latest News from The Harlem Valley Chamber
MTA Tax Burden:
The Harlem Valley Chamber will be joining in on these talks. Any members interested in attending please contact Brad Rebillard, vice president. Email Brad or call 518-789-6185
Welcome:
Welcome to new Dutchess County Legislator, Mike Kelsey. Mike represents Amenia, Town of Washington (Millbrook) and parts of Stanfordville and Pleasant Valley. He's looking to attend town meetings and events in his district. Congratulations to Mike.
Welcome to new Town Board members: Darlene Reimer, Amenia; and Steven Merwin, Town of Northeast (Millerton).
Harlem Valley Chamber Health Plan
The Harlem Valley Chamber of Commerce now offers a new benfits program that gives you more choice with lower costs. We have partnered with Liazon to develop the Bright Choices program. Read about it! Harlem Valley Health Plan.
Website Advertising
Website advertising is available. If you’re interested in advertising please contact Jeanne Rebillard, Rebillard Public Relations, 845-373-7456 jeanne@rebillardpr.com.

Member-to-Member Discount Program
It’s a fact! Our members like to do business with other members, so for 2010 we’re putting together a member-to-member discount program. Please contact the chamber and let us know how you’d like to participate in the program. Peter Seyfarth with M & T Bank in Amenia is spearheading this project for us. Please email Peter your discount information or call 845-373-8101. The card is going to be available January 1, 2010 and will be sent to all members.
Dutchess County Tourism Events Calendar
Dutchess County Tourism puts out an online and hard-copy events calendar quarterly. Now's your chance to get listed. Click here and get your latest event on the calendar. For questions contact Lydia Higginson, Dutchess County Tourism lydia@dutchesstourism.com.
Ribbon Cutting
If you're a new business and you'd like to have a ribbon cutting please contact the chamber. This is a great way to announce your opening, get some publicity, and invite fellow business people in to see your business. The chamber provides pictures of the ribbon cutting, a press release to the local media, and an announcement on the chamber website and in the monthly email.
