NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (March 13, 2015) — Cymogen Dx, a company developing innovative products for the health care industry, has graduated from the Orange County Business Accelerator (OCBA) after it was purchased by Concord, Calif.-based Biocare Medical, LLC. A company known for its state-of-the-art cytomolecular genetics diagnostic research products, Cymogen Dx provides advanced tools for … Continue reading “CYMOGEN DX GRADUATES FROM ORANGE COUNTY BUSINESS ACCELERATOR”
Year: 2015
Partners in Safety CEO Earns DOD’s Patriot Award Certificate of Appreciation
MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. (March 10, 2015) — Partners in Safety, the Hudson Valley’s leading provider of employee drug testing, occupational health services and background screening services, has announced that President and CEO Ursula Clancy, RN, FNP, has received the Patriot Award Certificate of Appreciation from the Department of Defense. The award recognizes deserving employers whose support … Continue reading “Partners in Safety CEO Earns DOD’s Patriot Award Certificate of Appreciation”
COMBINED ENERGY SERVICES DONATES HEATING OIL TO THE PIKE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
Monticello, N.Y. (March 6, 2015) – Combined Energy Services (CES), a local, family-owned regional energy supplier, recently donated $1,000 worth of heating oil to the Pike County Humane Society (PCHS) in Shohola, Pa. “CES is proud to contribute to one of Pike County’s premier nonprofits,” said Mike Taylor, co-owner at Combined Energy Services. “The Pike … Continue reading “COMBINED ENERGY SERVICES DONATES HEATING OIL TO THE PIKE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY”
Focus Media Appoints J.P. McGuirk as Vice President
GOSHEN, N.Y. (March 5, 2015) – J.P. McGuirk of Newburgh has been recently named Vice President at Focus Media, an award-winning and full-service public relations and marketing agency. Focus Media is also the largest firm in its industry in the Hudson Valley. As Vice President, McGuirk oversees business development, public relations, crisis communications and marketing … Continue reading “Focus Media Appoints J.P. McGuirk as Vice President”
UNITED WATER AND NAWC OFFER SCHOLARSHIPS TO HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
WEST NYACK, NY, March 4, 2015 – United Water, in cooperation with the National Association of Water Companies–New York Chapter, is offering five $2,500 scholarships to high school seniors who will be attending a university or college in New York and pursuing a degree related to the water utility field. The NAWC’s membership consists of … Continue reading “UNITED WATER AND NAWC OFFER SCHOLARSHIPS TO HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS”
Don’t forget your existing contacts
While it is important to feed your sales pipeline, companies that lack marketing discipline often chase their tails just focusing on new leads, and don’t communicate with existing relationships. Creating, managing and leveraging a sales database is one of the most proven ways to bring in more revenue for your company. The leads you already … Continue reading “Don’t forget your existing contacts”
What Great Recession? Focus Media Continues to Grow
CHAMBER NEWS – FEBRUARY 2015 – Read it here also. Many companies slashed their advertising and public relations budgets when the economy tanked in 2009, but others doubled down and came out stronger with Focus Media as a partner. “In ’09, ’10 and ’11, we were one of the fastest-growing companies in the country,” says … Continue reading “What Great Recession? Focus Media Continues to Grow”
IRISH EYES LOVE ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y.
HUDSON VALLEY/ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. — The leprechauns have put together a great collection of Irish events in Orange County, a true pot of gold at the end of the rainbow! Great Irish entertainment starts at Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center on March 4 at 7:30pm when “Rhythm of the Dance” takes to the stage. The … Continue reading “IRISH EYES LOVE ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y.”
Michael Bieger Promoted to Director of Public Relations
GOSHEN, N.Y. (Feb. 20, 2015) – Focus Media has announced that Michael Bieger of Monroe, N.Y., has recently been promoted to director of public relations. Bieger joined Focus Media in 2011 as a senior account executive. In his new role, he directs public relations strategy and content development initiatives for the agency’s clients. Bieger brings … Continue reading “Michael Bieger Promoted to Director of Public Relations”
Networking choices are very important
An important aspect of a company’s marketing plan and budget is leveraging networking opportunities. Ask any politician or successful entrepreneur, and they’ll tell you that talking to the right people, in-person, is the best way to market yourself and close deals (yes, an Ad Man just wrote that). While networking at trade shows and business … Continue reading “Networking choices are very important”
Great presentations key to closing deals
When I was a baby radio DJ spinning records on station K104 while still in high school in the 1990s, I aspired to one day make it to New York radio. I befriended New York radio personalities at the time, like Kid Kelly (Z100) and AJ Hammer (WPLJ), who always gave me words of encouragement … Continue reading “Great presentations key to closing deals”
Your social media personality matters
We all have done things we regret. But put an inappropriate remark, photo or video on social media, like Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, and you could regret a mistake for the rest of your life. That goes for you personally, and certainly your company’s social media, as well. Added stress unwanted You are your own … Continue reading “Your social media personality matters”
Manhattan Chili Co. Joins Hudson Valley Food & Beverage Alliance
NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (January 5, 2015) –The Manhattan Chili Co. with locations in the Grand Central Terminal Lower Level Dining Concourse and Pleasantville (Westchester) has joined the Hudson Valley Food & Beverage Alliance, an industry cluster initiative of the Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp. (HVEDC). The husband and wife team Bruce Sterman and Luba Pincus … Continue reading “Manhattan Chili Co. Joins Hudson Valley Food & Beverage Alliance”
Make resolutions that will boost the company’s bottom line
New Year’s resolutions are often inspired by our personal challenges, like quitting smoking or losing weight. Sometimes we are successful (I used to be 40 pounds heavier, until my children inspired me to make a resolution to be around longer). And then most of us have made pledges we didn’t keep. But with business, you … Continue reading “Make resolutions that will boost the company’s bottom line”