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1 line version UCRCC_Logo_1Line_(color). (file format) AN INFORMATIONAL GUIDE TO PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OF THE Supplement to the SUNDAY FREEMAN January 15, 2017 Come and Hear New Congressman 2 line version th UCRCC_Logo_2Line_(color).Faso Addresses (file format) Chamber Jan. 18 U.S. Rep. John Faso won’t be Gibson’s office has gone He worked as an attorney after a stranger when he addresses JANUARY BREAKFAST “great.” Gibson, who leaving politics and watched the Chamber’s next breakfast also is a Kinderhook upstate New York struggle. meeting on Jan. 18. Wednesday, January 18 Republican, decided to During his last Chamber The Kinderhook Republican 7:30 - 9:00 am step down after three appearance, Faso discussed the last appeared before local terms in Congress to take nation’s $20 trillion national business leaders in September a post in academia. debt, which has doubled in the when he debated Democrat Meanwhile, Faso said last eight years, and stressed that Zephyr Teachout. his Kingston district the current GDP slump must end. This time, the podium will office will be in the same “Our nation is in crisis,” Faso belong exclusively to Faso, who place as Gibson’s—in the said. “We’re headed in the wrong succeeded former U.S. Rep. Seven21 Media Center direction and we’re particularly Chris Gibson on Jan. 1. The at 721 Broadway in facing a financial crisis that breakfast is scheduled for 7:30-9 503 Washington Avenue Kingston. looms large over the next decade, a.m. at3 theline Best version Western Plus in Kingston4 line version “We have had the full which will threaten our standard Kingston. support of Congressman of living and the prospects of a Faso,UCRCC_Logo_3Line_(color). who easily defeated (file format) GUEST SPEAKER:UCRCC_Logo_4Line_(color).Chris Gibson every (file step format) happy future for our children and Teachout in November with Congressman John Faso of the way,” Faso said. grandchildren. 54 percent of the vote, stressed Congressman John Faso “And I am happy to report “Job one for me is getting the annual budget deficit, reduced economic growth to the families and depopulated this that we will be retaining the economy moving,” Faso national debt and struggling weak levels we see today,” Faso region, limiting employment many of Chris’s staffers at the said. “We need much stronger upstate economy during his said. “This must change, and I opportunities for those who district and DC levels in order economic growth.” th last Chamber appearance and will work with my colleagues remain,” he said. “I share in to provide top-quality service to New York’s 19 Congressional indicated his breakfast remarks on both sides of the aisle to seek the administration’s vision for 19th District residents.” District includes all of Ulster, would be similar. common ground and get things a vibrant, growing economy Faso, 64, served in the state Greene, Columbia Delaware, “Economic growth is key to done.” that provides opportunities for Assembly from 1987 to 2002. He Otsego, Schoharie and Sullivan creating jobs and maintaining our Faso said his top priority will our small businesses and the was minority leader from 1998 counties and parts of Broome, commitments to veterans, seniors be improving the job market and communities they support. I’m to 2002, when he surrendered Dutchess, Montgomery and and others. Unfortunately, the economy of upstate. ready to get to work.” that post to make a run for state Rensselaer counties. burdensome regulatory and tax “The status quo has hurt Faso said the transition with comptroller. He also ran for climate of the past eight years has governor in 2006. See CONGRESSMAN on page 4 JANUARY BREAKFAST SPONSORED BY ULSTER SAVINGS BANK Ulster Savings Bank is proud to preparation, investment products, 2016 In Review sponsor the first Chamber breakfast bookkeeping and accounting 2016 was a year of immense challenges as well as of 2017. We look forward to services, along with a full line of opportunities but also a year of great successes at the sharing our morning with you and insurance options, are all available Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce. Thanks this month’s guest speaker, newly- loans and other products and to provide the peace of mind to a dedicated and committed Board of Directors and a elected Congressman John Faso. services. Formatsthat Available: comes from working with a trained, professional staff, 2016 was our best year ever! In April of this year, we will Community banks like Ulster local resource that’s convenient, Last year: celebrate 166 years of service Savings specialize in relationship.pdf (Pantonecommitted / CMYKto your community/ Grayscale and / Black & White) to the Hudson Valley. We truly banking and customized business.eps (Pantoneclose to home. / CMYK / Grayscale / Black e & • White)W welcomed 126 NEW local businesses and appreciate the relationships we’ve solutions, knowing that flexibility.ai (Pantone As we / CMYKbegin this / Grayscale New Year, /we Black &organizations White) built with so many individuals, and an understanding of each look forward to working with the e • W engaged more of our members with record localPMS businesses 260 PMSand organizations Cool Gray 9unique vision is critical for growth.jpeg (RGBmany / opportunities Grayscale) and challenges attendance at our events over the years. Ulster Savings is and success. The benefits of our that businesses and non-profit e • W hosted a Bigger & Better Buy Local Expo proud to support the good works of Bank at Work program, business organizations like yours face each e • W toasted Business Leaders at our Business numerous non-profit organizations checking, commercial loans, and every day. Please call upon Recognition Dinner in Ulster, Dutchess and Orange mortgages, installment loans and US anytime with any questions • Leading advocate and cheerleader for local small and counties. Monetary donations, lines of credit offer the financial or concerns you may have along medium size business along with the many volunteer resources you might need to help the way – our goal remains to hours put in by our management reach your goals in the coming help you succeed and grow, which In 2016, more than 2,000 Chamber members attended and employees, are at the very year. ultimately benefits us all as part our Breakfast Meetings, when we hosted Congressman core of being actively involved in We all know the well-worn of the greater Ulster County Chris Gibson – World Class Business CEOs Robert the community we serve. phrase used in business circles – community. Tonner and Garry Kvistad – County Executive Michael When you choose a local “Time is money.” This phrase is May 2017 be your most Hein – new SUNY Ulster President Alan Roberts – community bank, there is truly a especially true for today’s busy successful year yet! HealthAlliance CEO David Scarpino – Kingston Mayor return on investment! Deposits business owner who values added Ulster Savings Bank. Since Steve Noble – County Comptroller Elliott Auerbach are reinvested into our community convenience. Our payroll service, 1851. Invested in Community. – Candidates for US Congress – Candidates for NYS through our charitable donations, remote deposit capture, tax Invested in You. Senate – BOCES Superintendent Chuck Khoury and See 2016 on page 5 It’s A January Tradition MAC Hosts Record Mixer Jan. 26th Lyle Schuler is pretty sure he holds the January Mixer Sponsored By record. This will be his 14th consecutive year hosting the Chamber’s January Business-After-Hours Mixer, and no matter how many times he’s welcomed Chamber members into one of his gyms, it still feels new and exciting. January That’s because Schuler knows how to pour out the libations, while Keegan Ales treat people and motivate them as the year spotlights its specialty beer and ales. Mixer gets started. He does, after all, own MAC Refreshments aside, the real highlight Fitness at 743 East Chester St. Bypass will be an introduction to his facilities, Thursday, and another located in the Kingston Plaza, known for their personal touch and variety January 26 where you are known by name and treated of programs to suit every fitness level. like family. Schuler, who keeps apprised of the latest 5-7 pm “It was 14 years ago in the fall of health and wellness news and trends, said 2003 when (Chamber President) Ward he is impressed to see how today’s aging Lyle and Holly Schuler of MAC Fitness Clubs Todd and I were having a conversation,” population is taking advantage of facilities very motivating.” variety – not Schuler said. “He said that he was going like his to fight Father Time. to implement a monthly Mixer to give With that in mind, the congenial Schuler to mention 338 Plaza Road “Ten thousand people a day from the likes to remind fellow Chamber members our team of people a chance to network and see each Baby Boomer generation are turning Kingston Plaza other outside of work, and I remember each year that January is a great time to instructors 70, and it’s nice to see that they’re less prioritize their health, wellness and fitness knows how saying to him, ‘What a great idea. Count accepting of the aging process than my me in.’” goals. to keep it fun and engaging.” parents’ generation,” he said. “We’re “Health literally is wealth. If we don’t In addition to offering more than 200 All these years later, Schuler still gets seeing a lot more seniors recognize that if excited about showing people his state-of- have it, we can‘t do what we want on a monthly classes that range from spinning they want to stay mobile and independent, daily basis,” he said. to kickboxing to yoga, Schuler and his the-art fitness facilities and offering hearty they’ve got to exercise.