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COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE & MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY 2019 ULSTER COUNTY www.UlsterChamber.org www.UlsterChamber.org 1 CONTENTS 4 Letter from the Chamber President 32 Entertainment and Events Welcome to the 2019 Ulster County Regional Chamber of A Stage for Every Season Commerce Community Resource Guide and Membership Directory 34 Health and Wellness 8 Benefits of Membership Working Our Muscles Over a Century of Service 38 Heritage 9 Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce Our Enlightened Past Foundation 40 Homes and Lifestyles 12 Creating a Climate Where Business Can Thrive Building Local Dreams 18 Accommodations 46 Shopping Pillow-Pleasing Plus… The Peak of Pleasure 20 Arts and Culture 48 Sports and Recreation Soothing the Soul The Outdoors is Our Playground 22 Business and Industry 50 Tourism Lights, Camera, Action So Much to See 26 A Community That Cares 52 Categorical Member Listings The Measure of Greatness 92 Advertising Index Education 30 93 Alphabetical Member Listings A Healthy and Safe Learning Environment 98 Categorical Index The Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the following individuals and businesses for their contributions: Directory Coordinator and Advertising Sales – Carol Ricken Graphic Design and layout – Allison Costanzo CORPORATE SPONSORS editorial – Robert Mitchell & Paula Mitchell Photo Credits: CORPORATE LEADERS Cover: Feature photo: John Fischer Photography Emerson Resort & Spa Additional Cover Photos: (Top to Bottom) Belleayre Mountain Ski Center, Allison Costanzo, Neville Bean Design Ulster Savings Bank Accommodations: Buttermilk Falls Inn & Spa, The Lodge at Woodstock Rondout Savings Bank Arts and Culture: Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art, Ulster Chamber Music Series: Photo by Lisa Marie Mazzucco CORPORATE PARTNERS Business and Industry: Hudson Valley Film Commission, Central Hudson Gas & Electric Dutton Architecture, PLLC A Community That Cares: Gateway Community Industries, the Arc of Ulster-Greene Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union Education: Kingston City School District, John A. Coleman Catholic High School Entertainment and Events: UPAC: Photo by John Fischer Photography, CORPORATE SUPPORTERS Italian-American Foundation CareMount Medical Health and Wellness: Sport of Iron Fitness, Salt & Soul Community Products, LLC Heritage: Esopus Meadows Lighthouse, Saugerties Lighthouse: Naccarato Insurance Photo by Anna Landewe Health Quest Homes and Lifestyles: Builders FirstSource, Herzog’s Home and Paint Center Sickler, Torchia, Allen & Churchill, CPA’s, PC Shopping: Potter Brothers Ski Shop, Next Boutique HealthAlliance - A Member of WMCHealth Network Sports and Recreation: Cantine Veterans Memorial Complex, Apple Greens Golf Course SUSTAINING SPONSORS Tourism: Belleayre Mountain Ski Center, Maurice D. Hinchey Catskill Interpretive Adams Fairacre Farms Center The UPS Store Staff Photo: Michael Gold/The Corporate Image KoscoHeritage Liazon copyright 2019 – ulster county regional chamber of commerce 214 FAIR STREET KINGSTON, NY 12401 PHONE: 845.338.5100 Fax: 845.338.0968 E-MAIL: [email protected] Information in this directory was carefully compiled to ensure maximum accuracy. However, the Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce, Inc. cannot guarantee the correctness of all information provided herein. Readers noting inaccurate information are asked to contact the Chamber office with corrections and updates. For the most current information available on members, please visit the Chamber’s website at www.UlsterChamber.org. Contents published by Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce© 2019 All Rights Reserved. 2 Community Resource Guide 2019 32 Entertainment and Events A Stage for Every Season 34 Health and Wellness Working Our Muscles 38 Heritage Our Enlightened Past 40 Homes and Lifestyles Building Local Dreams 46 Shopping The Peak of Pleasure 48 Sports and Recreation The Outdoors is Our Playground 50 Tourism So Much to See 52 Categorical Member Listings 92 Advertising Index 93 Alphabetical Member Listings 98 Categorical Index www.UlsterChamber.org 3 LETTER FROM THE CHAMBER PRESIDENT Welcome to the 2019 Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce Community Resource Guide and Membership Directory Welcome to the Ulster County Region. We are a true four season vacationland with a quality of life second to none. Outdoor recreational opportunities abound in our region, from the majestic Catskill Mountains to the north to the Shawangunk Mountains to the south. Add the scenic Hudson River and you’ll find something to do in the Ulster County BOARD OF DIRECTORS Region twelve months a year. OFFICERS Our amazing quality of life has attracted vacationers to our area since the mid-1800’s, CHAIR Donald Verity first to escape the heat of the big cities and relax. More recently to climb our mountains, Pamal Broadcasting WBPM hike and bike our trails, boat and swim in our waterways and enjoy an abundance of fresh, PRESIDENT Ward D. Todd clean air. Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce What has transpired lately, however, is even more exciting, as scores of vacationers have decided not to leave. CHAIR ELECT David Gagnon They’ve brought their families to live in Ulster County and now they’re relocating their businesses to Ulster Daniel D. Gagnon, CPA, PC County. By comparison to the larger metropolitan areas, our real estate prices and taxes are very affordable and, with the latest advances in technology, it’s very easy to work online from Kingston or any one of our twenty towns, VICE CHAIR John Burlingham hamlets or villages. American Solutions for Business The second noticeable spike in our business economy has come from the film and movie industry. Thanks TREASURER Crystal Jacob to New York State extending the tax credit for filmmakers to now include Ulster County, film producers have Catskill Hudson Bank discovered that they can save significant production costs by shooting in Ulster County. On a warm summer day SECRETARY Kevin Quilty it’s quite common to see a film crew setting up lights and cameras by a local storefront or on a street corner. Community Foundation of Ulster County If you’re new to the Ulster County Region or you’ve lived and worked here all your life, the Ulster County Timothy Allred Regional Chamber of Commerce is here for you, providing valuable programs and assistance for your business or The William’s Lake Project organization and offering outstanding networking opportunities. Joe Charmello If you’re not yet a Chamber Member and would like to learn about the benefits of Chamber Membership, Brad’s Barns & Gazebos you’re invited to attend one of our great monthly Networking Mixers. To register, go to www.UlsterChamber.org Jess Davis and look for the tab ‘Try it for Free.’ Unwind Boutique Nail Spa We look forward to meeting you and helping you grow your business or organization. Scott Dutton Ward D. Todd Dutton Architecture, PLLC President Jeremy Ellenbogen Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce Ellenbogen Group, Inc/Seven21 Media Center “Creating a Climate Where Business Can Thrive” Miriam Gibbons PuroClean Professional Restoration ULSTER COUNTY REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE STAFF Brian Ginty Ward D. Todd Valerie Walsh Ingrid Kulick Hudson Valley Financial Services President Office Manager Executive Director Debra Harris Chamber Foundation Robert G. Hirsch Allison Costanzo BEST WESTERN PLUS Hotel & Conference Center Director of Business Services Administrative Assistant Cindy O’Connor & Communication & Graphic Design Bookkeeper Timothy Hayes Carol Ricken Central Hudson Gas & Electric Director of Membership/ Alecia DeCicco Robert Mitchell Administrative Assistant Newsletter Editor Su Marcy Project Manager United Way of Ulster County Michael Paesano Adams Fairacre Farms Marjorie Rovereto Rondout Savings Bank Dave Scarpino HealthAlliance, A Member of WMCHealth Network Maria Todaro Phoenicia Festival of the Voice Foundation Tony Troccia Ulster Savings Bank Eugene Waterbury Begnal Motors 4 Community Resource Guide 2019 www.UlsterChamber.org 5 6 Community Resource Guide 2019 www.UlsterChamber.org 7 Welcome to The ULSTER COUNTY REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OVER A CENTURY OF SERVICE The Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce is a private business membership organization working to advance the health and vitality of Ulster County. With a membership of over 1,000 businesses and organizations that employ approximately 25,000 local workers, the Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce is the largest business-advocacy organization in Ulster County. Through the energy of its staff, board and volunteers, the Chamber represents the interests of the business community and helps businesses solve problems and promote themselves through shared experiences, ideas and resources. We believe that it is through our collective experience and knowledge that we can accomplish together what no one voice could do individually. MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES MAKING CONNECTIONS WEBSITE & PRINT LISTINGS BUSINESS REFERRALS With your Chamber membership, we include your business in print The Chamber actively promotes members and their services through staff and on the Chamber’s website. All members are listed in our keyword- referrals, direct links from the Chamber’s website, the Chamber newsletter searchable directory with all contact information and both alphabetically “ChamberNews,” and through the many networking opportunities and by category in our annual Community Resource Guide & Membership available for members. Our “KEEP IT LOCAL” initiative encourages Directory. The directory