Magazine to be distributed in Ulster County and throughout the country Kingston, N.Y. (May 20, 2011) – Ulster County Executive Mike Hein today unveiled the 2011 Ulster County Travel Guide, which breaks new ground, adding several exciting dimensions that make this publication both user-friendly and interactive. “The Ulster County Travel Guide is a great … Continue reading “ULSTER COUNTY EXECUTIVE MIKE HEIN UNVEILS 2011 TRAVEL GUIDE”
Year: 2011
Turning more leads into sales
Perhaps you think you are doing all the right “stuff” with your marketing. You may deploy direct mail, broadcast radio and TV, public relations, Web marketing and more. These tactics likely make your phone ring, if done well. But what happens after you get the lead? Is your intake process helping you close deals, or … Continue reading “Turning more leads into sales”
FOCUS MEDIA RANKED AS THE FASTEST GROWING PR FIRM IN THE EASTERN UNITED STATES
Full-service firm is the only N.Y. agency outside New York City to make PR Week’s Top 200 Goshen, N.Y. (May 19, 2011) – Focus Media, Inc., a full-service Hudson Valley-based public relations and marketing firm, grew 167% in staff between 2009 and 2010. This established the firm as the fastest growing public relations agency in the … Continue reading “FOCUS MEDIA RANKED AS THE FASTEST GROWING PR FIRM IN THE EASTERN UNITED STATES”
MUSIC THERAPY STUDENTS HELP ELANT AT NEWBURGH RESIDENTS AND PATIENTS WITH REHABILITATION
Focus is on rhythm and beat, not pain during therapy sessions Newburgh, N.Y. (May 17, 2011) – Two music therapy students enrolled in the SUNY New Paltz Graduate Music Therapy program have given residents at Elant at Newburgh a valuable distraction while undergoing rehabilitation therapy. Music therapy is often used in nursing home settings to … Continue reading “MUSIC THERAPY STUDENTS HELP ELANT AT NEWBURGH RESIDENTS AND PATIENTS WITH REHABILITATION”
SCENIC CAMPING OPTIONS AND A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY EVENTS HIGHLIGHT MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND IN ULSTER COUNTY
Weekend will be filled with family-friendly and affordable celebrations Kingston, N.Y. (May 16, 2011) – Thinking of a one-tank trip for Memorial Day weekend? Or, possibly just a relaxing getaway with the family that puts everyone back in touch with nature. Try one of Ulster County’s many community events during the daytime and the coziness … Continue reading “SCENIC CAMPING OPTIONS AND A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY EVENTS HIGHLIGHT MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND IN ULSTER COUNTY”
A little publicity goes a long way
You’re newsworthy. Yes, it may be a rare occasion that your company merits being the leading article in a newspaper’s business section. But you likely have things happening pretty regularly that can get you and your business ink in the news media. Developing story lines and hooks is part of a corporate public relations program, … Continue reading “A little publicity goes a long way”
MICHAEL DENNEDY JOINS FRUGALDOO SALES TEAM
New Windsor, N.Y. (May 12, 2011) – Frugaldoo is pleased to announce that Michael Dennedy has joined its talented sales team. Dennedy brings a diverse background and wealth of experience to the burgeoning firm, which provides merchants with cost effective location-based mobile advertising, allowing them to connect better with customers and attract new … Continue reading “MICHAEL DENNEDY JOINS FRUGALDOO SALES TEAM”
ELANT NAMES MELISSA McCOY DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE INITIATIVES
Goshen, N.Y. (May 11, 2011) – Elant is pleased to announce the appointment of Melissa McCoy as Director of Corporate Initiatives. Ms. McCoy was most recently Owner/President of Design Perceptions, LLC, where she led projects for the interior design firm including the new 475,000-square-foot New York State Office of the State Comptroller headquarters in Albany, … Continue reading “ELANT NAMES MELISSA McCOY DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE INITIATIVES”
WING FLING AND MINNEWASKA MOUNTAIN BIKE FESTIVAL MAKE FOR GREAT WEEKEND IN ULSTER COUNTY
Events set for back-to-back days in May Kingston, N.Y. (May 10, 2011 ) – Ulster County is hosting two of the most popular spring events in the region during the weekend of May 21-22. So, get ready for an exciting weekend of fun, food, music and the outdoors in scenic Ulster County. The fifth … Continue reading “WING FLING AND MINNEWASKA MOUNTAIN BIKE FESTIVAL MAKE FOR GREAT WEEKEND IN ULSTER COUNTY”
REBUILDING TOGETHER
ELANT STAFF VOLUNTEERS FOR NATIONAL REBUILDING DAY Goshen, N.Y.(May 9, 2011) – For the eighth consecutive year Elant’s dedicated employees rolled up their sleeves and volunteered for Rebuilding Together Dutchess as part of National Rebuilding Day on Saturday, April 30, 2011. 25 employees from Elant’s Fishkill and Wappinger’s Falls locations partnered with staff from Ulster … Continue reading “REBUILDING TOGETHER”
4TH ANNUAL ELANT GOLF OPEN TO RAISE MONEY FOR PROGRAMS, UPGRADES
Walkway over the Hudson advocate will be event’s special guest Goshen, N.Y.(May 9, 2011) – The Elant Foundation’s 4th annual Elant Golf Open is planned for Thursday, July 14, 2011, at the Dutchess Golf and Country Club in Poughkeepsie. The event is open to the public and sponsored by Med-World Pharmacy, an Omnicare Company. Proceeds … Continue reading “4TH ANNUAL ELANT GOLF OPEN TO RAISE MONEY FOR PROGRAMS, UPGRADES”
CATSKILL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER TO HOST 33rd ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC AT TENNANAH LAKE GOLF & TENNIS CLUB ON AUG. 2
May 9, 2011 – Harris, N.Y. – Catskill Regional Medical Center (CRMC) is asking local golfers and sponsors to tee up for its 33rd Annual Golf Classic. The tournament will be held at Tennanah Lake Golf & Tennis Club in Roscoe, N.Y., on Tuesday, Aug 2. The funds raised from this year’s event will be … Continue reading “CATSKILL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER TO HOST 33rd ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC AT TENNANAH LAKE GOLF & TENNIS CLUB ON AUG. 2”
Credit’s due for President Obama
You would think America’s first African-American president would have enormous legitimacy. His election was monumental for the world. And whether you are a fan of it or not, he reformed health care where others miserably failed. But instead, President Barack Obama has to answer questions about his place of birth. And it is still believed … Continue reading “Credit’s due for President Obama”
HVFCU FINANCIAL SERVICES NAMES SCOTT DANCYGER FINANCIAL CONSULTANT IN BEACON, NEW WINDSOR OFFICES
Poughkeepsie, N.Y. (May 5, 2011) – HVFCU Financial Services at Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union today named Scott Dancyger the Financial Consultant for the credit union’s branches in Beacon and New Windsor, N.Y. Dancyger is a 15-year veteran of the financial services industry. He is experienced in Portfolio Review, Retirement Planning, Estate Planning, Asset and … Continue reading “HVFCU FINANCIAL SERVICES NAMES SCOTT DANCYGER FINANCIAL CONSULTANT IN BEACON, NEW WINDSOR OFFICES”
JOSH SOMMERS TO JOIN SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS SERIES OF FREE WEBINARS
Focus Media executive’s session is ‘Using Social Media – Which is best for you?’ Goshen, N.Y. (May 5, 2011) – Josh Sommers, President and CEO of Focus Media, Inc., will be participating in the Dutchess County Economic Development Corporation’s series of free webinars aimed at helping people build successful businesses. Sommers’ session is titled ‘Using … Continue reading “JOSH SOMMERS TO JOIN SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS SERIES OF FREE WEBINARS”
MONTICELLO MOTOR CLUB WELCOMES NEW YORK STATE TROOPERS
— Troopers attend high-performance driving program — Monticello, NY (May 4, 2011) – On April 25, 2011 Monticello Motor Club (MMC) hosted five New York State Troopers from the Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) Training Division in Albany, NY for MMC’s High Performance Driving Experience. The full-day event consisted of highly skilled driving techniques and … Continue reading “MONTICELLO MOTOR CLUB WELCOMES NEW YORK STATE TROOPERS”
JACOBOWITZ & GUBITS, LLP NAMES FOCUS MEDIA AGENCY OF RECORD
Goshen, N.Y. (May 4, 2011) – The law firm of Jacobowitz & Gubits, LLP has named Focus Media, Inc., as its advertising, marketing and public relations agency. Focus Media will provide strategic marketing, advertising, public relations and creative services designed to drive awareness and increased market share for Jacobowitz & Gubits. Jacobowitz & Gubits, LLP, … Continue reading “JACOBOWITZ & GUBITS, LLP NAMES FOCUS MEDIA AGENCY OF RECORD”
MONTICELLO MOTOR CLUB’S ARI STRAUS AND BILL McMICHAEL NAMED PRIDE OF THOMPSON
MONTICELLO, N.Y. (May 2, 2011) – Monticello Motor Club’s partners Ari Straus, president, and Bill McMichael, club chairman, were honored as the Pride of Thompson during The Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce’s 20th Annual Recognition of Excellence in Business and Community Involvement on Sunday, May 1, 2011 The nomination by Town of Thompson Supervisor Tony … Continue reading “MONTICELLO MOTOR CLUB’S ARI STRAUS AND BILL McMICHAEL NAMED PRIDE OF THOMPSON”