NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (June 14, 2013) — Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp. (HVEDC) and advertising and public relations firm Focus Media recently received four annual marketing awards from the New York State Economic Development Council (NYSEDC) at its annual conference.
HVEDC and Goshen-based Focus Media received honors in several categories, including Printed Advertising Material (Best in Class), Development Brochure (Certificate of Excellence), Printed and Electronic Newsletter (Certificate of Excellence) and Annual Report (Certificate of Excellence).
“Receiving these awards is an extraordinary honor for HVEDC and its member businesses and organizations,” said Laurence P. Gottlieb, president and CEO of HVEDC. “We work hard to provide the necessary resources for businesses looking to grow and expand here in the Hudson Valley, and we were thrilled to receive such validation for the great marketing work Focus Media does.”
In the Printed Advertising Material category, HVEDC and Focus Media developed marketing pieces for numerous businesses and organizations in the food and beverage industry throughout the Hudson Valley. The organization was honored in this category for its full-page magazine advertising pieces developed for a variety of local wineries, restaurants, pubs and other food and beverage companies.
HVEDC and Focus Media’s winning entries in the category of Development Brochure include both an English and Chinese version of an investment brochure detailing the economic opportunities provided in the Hudson Valley. The brochures contain graphical and textual representations of the existing business sectors in the area, as well as thorough descriptions of the rich labor force and advantageous economic environment of the region.
In the Printed and Electronic Newsletter category, HVEDC and Focus Media received accolades for its communications on the numerous thriving businesses in the Hudson Valley. Its newsletter includes updates on business expansions, real estate opportunities and major tourist attractions in the area.
HVEDC and Focus Media received an award in the Annual Report category, which included an in-depth report on the Hudson Valley’s top innovators. The report contains personal profiles and descriptions of some of the spectacular accomplishments made by a number of the Hudson Valley’s most noteworthy citizens and business leaders.
“We believe that our marketing efforts reflect the nearly endless number of businesses and opportunities in the Hudson Valley,” said Josh Sommers, president and CEO of Focus Media. “We are extremely proud to be a marketing and economic development partner of HVEDC.”
HVEDC and Focus Media have won a total of 15 NYSEDC marketing awards and one Bronze Telly Award since 2011.
HVEDC provides market data and site consultation for businesses interested in expanding or relocating to the Hudson Valley. It works closely with state and local organizations and government agencies to stimulate economic growth throughout the region.
Another award given to a Hudson Valley economic development organization was Dutchess County Economic Development Corp., which won Best in Class for its website.
“I would like to congratulate Dutchess County EDC for the NYSEDC Best in Class for its website,” Gottlieb said. “It is a clean site, yet packed with information, which again benefits the business community in the Hudson Valley in so many ways.”
About Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation (HVEDC)
HVEDC is the leading economic development agency for the seven-county region of Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland, Orange, Ulster and Sullivan counties. The public-private partnership markets the region as a prime business location to corporate executives, site selection consultants and real estate brokers. HVEDC also helped start the branding and promotional effort for NY BioHud Valley. For more information or to review available business sites, visit www.hvedc.com or call CEO Laurence P. Gottlieb at 845-220-2244.
