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The Center for Workforce Development would like to introduce our new Youth Workforce Coordinator, Krista Berger!

The Center for Workforce Development would like to introduce our new Youth Workforce Coordinator, Krista Berger!   Krista Berger has 30 years' Human Services experience, predominantly with youth and young adults. She was previously employed by the New York State Department of Labor, Dynamite Youth Center (CASAC), the Center for Workforce Development, and was a director for the State of New Mexico Human Services department. A graduate of the Monticello High School, Krista attended Sullivan County

Garnet Health Medical Center – Catskills Receives $6,000 Donation from The Town of Fallsburg Lions Club

Garnet Health Medical Center – Catskills Receives $6,000 Donation from The Town of Fallsburg Lions Club Donation to assist with the creation of a healing breakroom for the nursing staff at Garnet Health Medical Center – Catskills.In photo l to r: Jerry Dunlavey, Chief Operating Officer, Garnet Health Medical Center – Catskills; Nathan Steingart, Immediate Past President, Town of Fallsburg Lions Club; Rebecca Pratt, President, Town of Fallsburg Lions Cub; Robert Kaplan, Treasurer, Town of Fallsburg

Garnet Health to Host Free Diabetes Prevention Program

Garnet Health to Host Free Diabetes Prevention Program   Middletown/Harris, NY (September 27, 2022) - Garnet Health is offering a free, 12-month Diabetes Prevention Program for qualified individuals. Participants will have the option of a virtual-only group starting October 4 and continuing on Tuesdays from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; a hybrid class (virtual and in-person) starting October 5 and continuing on Wednesdays from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.; or an in-person program starting October 6 and continuing

Western Sullivan Public Library Announces Home School Event in October

Western Sullivan Public Library Announces Home School Event in October   Come watch as the Woodland Weavers & Spinners Guild spins their magic with only the barest of materials. The Guild will be at the Tusten-Cochecton Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library on Wednesday, October 5th from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm. Everyone is welcome to join us for any or all of the time. Homeschool families feel free to wander downstairs for open play and hang out time after the demonstration. For information

Jacobowitz and Gubits Presents Two Nonprofit 101 Live Presentations

Jacobowitz and Gubits Presents Two Nonprofit 101 Live Presentations WALDEN, NY – Jacobowitz and Gubits, LLP (J&G), the Hudson Valley’s premier full-service law firm, is proud to announce that Gary M. Schuster, Esq., Partner concentrating in nonprofit, business, arts, and entertainment law, is offering a free presentation “Nonprofit 101” for those starting or running a nonprofit. “Starting and running a nonprofit organization in these times can be difficult. We are proud that Gary is offering a helping

Eagles and Their Habitat Presentation – October 11 at the Van Scott Nature Reserve

Eagles and Their Habitat Presentation – October 11 at the Van Scott Nature Reserve Upper Delaware River Region, PA and NY—The Upper Delaware River region is home to one of the largest wintering populations of bald eagles in the northeast. Join the Delaware Highlands Conservancy at the Van Scott Nature Reserve in Beach Lake, PA on Tuesday, October 11 from 5:30pm-7:00pm for “Eagles and Their Habitat,” presented by Don Hamilton, National Park Service biologist and Natural Resources Chief, and Paul Gamer,

Recovery Made of Local Fisherman from the Delaware River

Recovery Made of Local Fisherman from the Delaware River Beach Lake, PA - On September 19, 2022, at approximately 2:00pm the body of the fisherman who went missing on Wednesday, September 8th was located in the Delaware River in New Jersey by the NY State Police helicopter crew. This brings to a close an 11-day search for the missing fisherman. In the early morning hours of September 8th, the boat of two fisherman capsized near Cherry Island in the Delaware River. One fisherman made it to shore. The NY

Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting & Pride Awards Gala November 3, 2022 at The Villa Roma

Sullivan County Chamber of CommerceAnnual Meeting & Pride Awards Gala November 3, 2022 at The Villa Roma   Monticello, NY – September 23, 2022 - The Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce has been honoring businesses and individuals for 48 years.  The Pride Awards Gala honors individuals, businesses and organizations from throughout Sullivan County for their community involvement and their contributions to the economic development in the county.   The winners selected are Businessperson of the Year,

ZOE COMES HOME by Melissa Bell Premieres at the Tusten Theatre

ZOE COMES HOME by Melissa Bell Premieres at the Tusten Theatre WHAT: Zoe Comes Home WHEN: Friday, October 7th, 7:00 PM Saturday, October 8th, 7:00 PM Box Office / Concession opens at 6:30 PM WHERE: Tusten Theatre 210 Bridge Street Narrowsburg, NY 12764 TICKETS: $25 Advance/ $30 at Door, $20/25 DVAA Members (Ages 12 & under, free) ZOE COMES HOME, a dark comedy about depression, backyard junk, art, and one errant pooch. Written by Melissa Bell and directed by Laurie A. Guzda, ZOE COMES HOME will

Garnet Health Medical Center – Catskills Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Center Receives Patient Satisfaction Award

Garnet Health Medical Center – Catskills Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Center Receives Patient Satisfaction Award (Harris, NY, Sept. 15, 2022) - Garnet Health Medical Center – Catskills is pleased to announce that its Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Center is a recipient of RestorixHealth’s Patient Satisfaction Award. Recipients of this award meet or exceed national patient satisfaction benchmarks over a set period of time. RestorixHealth is the nation’s leading wound care solutions company.   “This

Sullivan Renaissance Bulb Planting Demonstration At SUNY Sullivan Lawrence Cooke Residence Hall

Sullivan Renaissance Bulb Planting Demonstration At SUNY Sullivan Lawrence Cooke Residence Hall   [Liberty, NY] Sullivan Renaissance will host a bulb planting demonstration in partnership with SUNY Sullivan on Thursday, October 6th at 5:30 PM at the Lawrence Cooke Residence Hall. Join Carmela Hugel and Alan Carroll from Sullivan Renaissance who will instruct and demonstrate how to plant autumn bulbs for early spring blooms.   “Planting bulbs in the fall gives you something beautiful to anticipate in

SCDW Casting Call for Youth Holiday Show

SCDW Casting Call for Youth Holiday Show   The Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop is seeking young actors, ages 5 to 14,  to cast its Youth Holiday show. Audition dates are October 8th and 9th from 10-2 at the Rivoli Theatre in S. Fallsburg. The show, “Andy Pavey’s - A Christmas Carol”, is a comedic adaptation of Charles Dickens’ beloved tale. In this short version, the visiting ghosts are rather unusual. The Ghost of Christmas Past is Belle, Scrooge’s former fiancée – awkward! The Ghost of Christmas

“Environmental Sustainability and the Delaware Highlands Conservancy” – Brunch and Presentation by Michael Cann, PhD

“Environmental Sustainability and the Delaware Highlands Conservancy” – Brunch and Presentation by Michael Cann, PhD Upper Delaware River Region, PA and NY—Join the Delaware Highlands Conservancy on Saturday, November 5 from 11am-2pm in The Boiler Room at the Hawley Silk Mill in Hawley, PA for a special fall fundraising brunch and presentation. “Environmental Sustainability and the Delaware Highlands Conservancy,” presented by Michael Cann, PhD, Distinguished Professor of Chemistry Emeritus, University

Western Sullivan Public Library Announces September Teen/Tween Programs

Western Sullivan Public Library Announces September Teen/Tween Programs   Handful of Quiet Join us for this simple introduction into creative visualization and meditation. We'll use art, imagery and hands-on techniques to create happiness in Four Pebbles - a meditation by Thich Nhat Hanh. Join us in-person on Wednesday, September 21st from 3:30 - 4:30pm at our Jeffersonville Branch.   TAKE HOME OPTION: Can’t make our in-person program? No problem, we’ve got all the supplies you need to create calm

FALL EXHIBITIONS OPENING AT DVAA

FALL EXHIBITIONS OPENING AT DVAAWHAT: 3,2,1, Ring Baloney!" by Ryan Ward and "Subterranean" curated by Rashmi ViswanathanWHEN: September 24 – October 30, 2022 Thursday - Sunday, 11 am – 4 pmOPENING RECEPTION: Friday, September 23rd, 5-7 pmWHERE: DVAA, 37 Main Street, Narrowsburg, NY 12764NOTES: Free and open to the public, masks recommended The Delaware Valley Arts Alliance (DVAA) is excited to announce its upcoming exhibitions, "3,2,1, Ring Baloney!" featuring objects and sculptures by Ryan Ward, and

Garnet Health Medical Center Offers Free Prostate Cancer Screenings

Garnet Health Medical Center Offers Free Prostate Cancer Screenings   (Middletown, NY, Sept. 7, 2022) – Garnet Health Medical Center, in partnership with Garnet Health Doctors, is offering free prostate cancer screenings September 27 through September 30 at the Outpatient Services Building, 707 East Main Street, Middletown. Pre-registration is required. To schedule an exam, call the Garnet Health Event Registration line at 1-888-489-2038. Deadline to register is September 23, 12:00 noon. Appointments

WVOS Celebrates its Diamond Anniversary

WVOS Celebrates its Diamond Anniversary Sullivan County’s first radio station WVOS, known as the Voice of Sullivan, began broadcasting at 1240 on the AM dial on September 26th 1947. The station licensed to Liberty New York was the county’s only radio station for the next 30 years, with a companion FM signal added in 1964. One of the station's biggest news scoops was on July 20, 1969, when it broke the news that the Woodstock Music and Art Fair an Aquarian Exposition: 3 Days of Peace & Music was going to be

Announcing a new addition to the Pride of Community Awards: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Workplace Excellence Community Pride Award

Announcing a new addition to the Pride of Community Awards: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Workplace Excellence Community Pride Award Application Requirements: To be considered, the company/organization or individual nominated must be a member of the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce in good standing, Other Criteria for choosing the recipient:Significantly promotes diversity, equity and inclusion, and cultural competency development among the company/organization and/or within the community of

IT Security Tip #1: What to do BEFORE you go to Starbucks

IT Security Tip #1: What to do BEFORE you go to Starbucks So, you’re in the car on the way home from Starbucks, basking in the glow of consuming your triple-shot, low-foam, extra-hot pumpkin-spice latte when you suddenly realize your laptop has gone missing. You drive back like the caffeinated lunatic you are, only to discover no one has turned it in. What do you do? Well…. That depends on what precautions you have (or haven’t!) taken. First, if you’ve properly encrypted your data, password-protected

NYS VFW donates $10,000.00 to the Sullivan County Federation for the Homeless

NYS VFW donates $10,000.00 to the Sullivan County Federation for the Homeless The Sullivan County Federation for the Homeless (SCFH) was the grateful recipient of a check in the amount of $10,082.73 presented to director/program administrator Kathy Kreiter by several members of the Department of New York Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. The presentation was made by Past State Commander Michael Hoag, Sullivan County VFW Commander Peter Carmeci Sr. and Past V.F.W. District Commander Howie Goldsmith.

Indigenous Women's Voices Summit 2022

Indigenous Women's Voices Summit 2022.Friday, October 7th & Saturday, October 8th    Tickets: FREE!HPAC is pleased to host the third annual Indigenous Women’s Voices Summit. This year's Summit focuses on film. Join us in the elegant HPAC Cinema for two nights for two film Screenings.  The films Warrior Women and Powerlands will be followed by a hybrid panel & Q&A after the Saturday night screening. The Panel will include Powerlands Filmmaker Ivy Camille and Warrior Women’s featured activists Madonna

Western Sullivan Public Library Announces September Children’s Programs

Western Sullivan Public Library Announces September Children’s Programs   Join us this month for a blend of programs just for your children. September’s take home packet for ages 6-10 is a fun Color-in-Kite. Sign up for this fun craft and allow your child to take time to settle into this beautiful coloring project. Staying focused on decorating this fully functioning kite will help to calm the mind during the start of a busy school season. When you’re done, take this masterful kit outdoors to try

Free Simple Will for Area First Responders and Military Personnel

Free Simple Will for Area First Responders and Military PersonnelWALDEN, NY – Jacobowitz and Gubits, LLP (J&G), the Hudson Valley’s premier full-service law firm, is extending a special offer to area active and retired first responders and military personnel during the month of September 2022. In honor and remembrance of 9/11, J&G is offering a free simple will to active and retired first responders and military personnel who reside in Orange, Sullivan, or Ulster Counties. “We understand the importance of

Drowning on the Upper Delaware River

Drowning on the Upper Delaware River Beach Lake, PA On Saturday, August 27, 2022, the National Park Service, the West End Dive Team, and Lumberland Ambulance responded to a drowning on the Upper Delaware River a quarter mile north of the Pond Eddy Bridge in Pond Eddy, NY. A family group from Ozone Park, NY were rafting on the river when two individuals went in the river to go for a swim. Both were not wearing life jackets. The individuals were observed in distress. While one individual was rescued the

Mindful Family Yoga at the Van Scott Nature Reserve, October 1

Mindful Family Yoga at the Van Scott Nature Reserve, October 1   Upper Delaware River Region, PA and NY—Join the Delaware Highlands Conservancy and Bright Kids Yoga instructors from The Cooperage Project on Saturday, October 1, 2022 from 10am-12pm for a gentle and all-age appropriate outdoor yoga practice designed to heighten our awareness of our thoughts and surroundings. A short walk and nature-themed craft will accompany the experience. The event will be held outdoors at the Conservancy’s Van Scott

2022 CFOS ANNUAL RECEPTION Wed, Oct 12, 2022

Two Local Artists Working in Partnership with The Hurleyville Performing Arts Centre Win Major Grant for Racial Justice Project in Monticello

Two Local Artists Working in Partnership with The Hurleyville Performing Arts Centre Win Major Grant for Racial Justice Project in Monticello Hurleyville, NY — The Hurleyville Performing Arts Centre (HPAC) announced today that it has been awarded the highly competitive Artist Employment Program (AEP) grant from Creatives Rebuild New York (CRNY) in the amount of $407,800 over two years. Funds will be used to establish The Black Library, a library and community art space in the Village of Monticello

20 Ways to Celebrate National Holidays

All in, there are 257 national holidays in April alone. If you’re like me, you may find them hard to keep up with, but they can be a great source of engagement for your business. You just have to know how to use them for maximum return and get a little creative.   Here are a few ideas:   Ways to Celebrate National Holidays Celebrating these days serves to connect your audience with your business so make sure you have a little fun with this. You can:   Host a sale based on the holiday.Provide a

The Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce Announces Enhancements to their Vision and Mission, Launches New Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative

The Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce Announces Enhancements to their Vision and Mission, Launches New Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative   Monticello, NY - We are thrilled to unveil the next evolution of business support and advocacy as we integrate the best methodologies, partnerships, analytics, and industry expertise into a unified vision under an enhanced mission. Effective February 14, 2022, the Chamber officially adopted our vision, “to be the uniting force for business in Sullivan

20 Gifts to Give Yourself and Your Business

As we are moving into the holiday gift giving season and onto a brand-new yearn have you thought about giving yourself and your business a gift? Most of us will spend a few weeks looking for the perfect gifts for loved ones, employees, clients, pets, teachers, and a host of others. It’s time you shift that generosity to yourself and your business with these gifts you should be giving and receiving. Gifts to Give Yourself and Your Business Now and in the New YearTime. Start scheduling those things you’ve

Help Your Customers Fall in Love Even If Your Brand Isn't George Clooney

Help Your Customers Fall in Love Even If Your Brand Isn't George Clooney Customers want to do business with companies they know, like, and trust. You've likely seen extremely dedicated fans of the Fortune 100 brands. They wait in ridiculously long lines for product roll-outs; they refuse to buy from a competitor; and they think every other brand in that category is inferior.  But how can you create an army of customers like that for your brand? Especially, if it's not really the type of product or service

Chamber Membership: Getting Out What You Put In

Chamber Membership: Getting Out What You Put InThere’s a saying in chamber circles that a chamber membership is like a gym membership. You get out what you put in. You can’t join a gym, never go, and expect to have abs like Ryan Gosling. But is a chamber membership really like going to the gym? That depends on whether you like going to the gym or not.Getting Out What You Put in to Membership First, even if you never go to a single chamber event, unlike a gym membership, you will get value from joining. By

6 Popular Misconceptions About the Chamber That Could Be Limiting Your Business

6 Popular Misconceptions About the Chamber That Could Be Limiting Your Business   Chamber membership is good for business because it influences the community's perception of you. However, many business owners don't know exactly what the chamber does and so they don't take advantage of the help and resources it offers. For a minimum investment, the chamber can help your business grow in ways that may be difficult for you to do on your own. But if you believe these popular chamber misconceptions, you've

Experience is the new Marketing Gimmick

Experience Is the New Marketing Gimmick I've worked with many businesses in creating content for their website. When I do, one of the questions I ask is what makes them different from their competition. Almost always they answer their customer service and their willingness to stand behind their product or service. Perfect. Except…   Every business thinks they have these things. And even if they do, this does not make them unique in the marketplace. They need something else.   Service and standing

How to Prepare Your Site for Holiday Traffic

How to Prepare Your Site for Holiday Traffic If you have a brick-and-mortar location, chances are you're doing some sort of decorating for the holidays. Even if you don't celebrate, it's likely your customers do so in order to spread the holiday cheer you get festive.   The same should be true of your website. While you don't need to decorate per se, you do need to prepare for holiday traffic. Even if what you do or sell has nothing to do with Christmas, people often turn to the internet or online

31+ Social Media Posts to Improve Your Holiday Marketing

31+ Social Media Posts to Improve Your Holiday Marketing The fall and early winter are a treasure trove of holidays.  It seems like we go from one to the next. That's why it's incredibly important to make sure you're using these momentous occasions in your marketing.     Have you ever noticed how retail goes straight from one holiday to the next? One of the reasons for that is because holidays are lucrative for them. People love celebrating. As one holiday’s items go on clearance, the next one is already

5 Ways Your Customers Win with You as a Chamber Member

5 Ways Your Customers Win with You as a Chamber Member A chamber membership is an investment in your business. As an investment, you undoubtedly expect a return. While it’s easy to look at what you paid for membership and how many new customers were sent you way through the chamber and calculate your return that way, there’s more to it than just that. For instance, did you know that your customers receive multiple benefits from you being a chamber member and those benefits can increase their loyalty? Here

4 Ways A Chamber Membership Can Balance Out Seasonal Business

4 Ways a Chamber Membership Can Balance Out Seasonal Business If your business is seasonal, it probably feels a lot like feast or famine. You may love your seasonal crowds but hate the fear you won’t last long enough to see your next one. Seasonal businesses or businesses in towns with a seasonal draw struggle with year-round consistent revenue. While you might not ever achieve revenue equality throughout every month, a chamber membership can help you see a little steadier monthly income. Here’s

9 Tips for Improving Your Listing in Voice Search

9 Tips For Improving Your Listing In Voice Search   Just when you thought your website was search engine optimized and then mobile search optimized we have another challenge--voice search optimization. Yes, that’s right. According to Bright Local’s Voice Search for Local Business Study, 58% of consumers used voice search to locate information about a local business. Nearly half of that number (46%) voice searched every day and 28% about once a week. If you’re not thinking in these terms, you’re missing

4 Powerful Ways the Chamber Provides Solutions for Small Business Owners

In a recent survey by Daysmart Software, 54% of small business owners admitted to being worried about making enough money. Making money is a common concern because not only does it factor in bringing in enough clients or customers but also ensuring your products or services are priced right and negotiating any cash flow problems.   Small business owners have lots of stressors as they follow their dreams. It might surprise you just how much the chamber can help with these concerns.   According to the