$542,000 in Changemaker Funding Marks Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley’s Largest Grant Cycle Ever; 31 Ulster Nonprofits Receive $180,000
Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley (CFHV) has awarded its 2025 Community Grants, awarding a total of $542,000 to nonprofits across Dutchess, Putnam, and Ulster counties and marking the Foundation’s largest round of Community Grants ever. In Ulster County, 31 local nonprofits have received a total of $180,000, an unprecedented level of CFHV-driven support for the community. This year’s Community Grant awards represent CFHV’s largest investment in both dollars and the number of nonprofits funded,
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Innovating for the Future: Arnoff Appoints New VP to Executive Committee
Poughkeepsie, NY — As Arnoff Moving & Storage approaches its 102nd year as a family-owned and operated company, the organization continues to build on a legacy of trust and care while preparing for its next phase of growth. Now in its fifth generation of family ownership, Arnoff has doubled in size over the past five years and has set a goal to double again over the next five—without compromising the personalized service that has defined the company for more than a century. To support this growth, Arnoff
News Release: SUNY New Paltz on Breakfast Agenda
SUNY New Paltz President Dr. Darrell Wheeler and Kristin Backhaus, Dean of the college’s School of Business and Director of Economic Development & Community Engagement, will speak at the next breakfast meeting of the Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce on Dec. 11 and discuss the college’s desire to grow closer to the business community. The breakfast, scheduled for 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. at The Venue Uptown at the Best Western Plus in Kingston, is sponsored by Rondout Savings Bank. The Kingston
Picture-Perfect Listings: How to Capture Product Photos That Sell in Ulster County
When a potential buyer scrolls through your online store, their first impression happens in seconds — and it almost always starts with your product photos. For members of the Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce, showcasing local goods with clear, engaging images can make the difference between “just browsing” and “add to cart.”TL;DR Use natural light and a steady hand (or tripod). Keep your background consistent and clutter-free. Highlight textures, details, and real-life use. Save
Ulster Insurance Services, Inc. Name Jeanann Schneider as Agency Commercial Lines Manager
Ms. Schneider to lead expanded commercial lines management role. (Kingston, NY)Ulster Insurance Services (UIS), a subsidiary of Ulster Savings Bank, recently announced that Jeanann Schneider has been named Agency Commercial Lines Manager. In this role, Ms. Schneider will lead and manage the UIS commercial lines account management and marketing staff. “Jeanann is a great addition to our agency management team,” said Steve Gadaleto-Rosario, VP/Ulster Insurance Services. “Her leadership experience and
Cathy Hobbs, TV Celeb, Founder of Highland Passive House, Named Entrepreneur of the Year
KINGSTON—Cathy Hobbs, founder of the Highland Passive House, an eco-friendly 12,500-square-foot multi-use warehouse used for home staging, interior design services, short-term rental design and turn-key home furnishing packages for vacation homes, has been named Entrepreneur of the Year by the Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce. The award recognizes an entrepreneur who has achieved extraordinary accomplishments in business or shown dedication and commitment to furthering business in Ulster
Making Change Stick: How Small Business Owners Can Actually Pull It Off
The hard part isn’t always deciding to change—it’s making sure the people around you don’t quietly kill the idea before it’s even off the ground. Small business owners often underestimate just how deeply habits run inside a team, even a small one. One new system, one new hire, one rebrand—none of it happens in a vacuum. And the smaller the company, the more magnified each shift becomes. Managing organizational change isn’t just about what’s written on the plan. It’s about how that plan collides with real
The Blueprint for Thriving as a Consumer Electronics Entrepreneur in a Rapidly Evolving Industry
Consumer electronics has never been for the faint-hearted. Between the relentless pace of innovation and the fickle preferences of global customers, stepping into this arena demands more than just an appetite for risk. If you’re determined to make your mark in this space, you need more than a great idea or a clever prototype — you need a full arsenal of strategies to not just survive, but thrive. In an industry where yesterday’s breakthrough becomes tomorrow’s afterthought, your mindset, methodology, and
