Sage Academy of Sound: SUNDAY SOUND JOURNEY with Lea Garnier

Winter Solstice 2025 Sunday Sound Bath !! Experience the Serenity of SoundHealing Join us for a transformative sound bath experience, where we create a sacred space for participants to meditate and relax. Our SoundHealing journey incorporates a variety of instrum......More

Winter Solstice 2025 Sunday Sound Bath !! Experience the Serenity of SoundHealing Join us for a transformative sound bath experience, where we create a sacred space for participants to meditate and relax. Our SoundHealing journey incorporates a variety of instruments, including gongs, crystal & himalayan bowls, crystal pyramids, and voice. We also integrate indigenous elements to evoke an ancestral space, fostering deep connection and tranquility. End your weekend with peace and ease, and enter the new week with joy and serenity. Everything you need for comfort is provided; all you need to do is unplug and relax.

Sage Academy of Sound & Center for the Healing Arts

Business Card Exchange

Join us at People's Place at 17 St. James Street in Kingston on Thursday, January 8, 2026, from 9:00 am to 10:30 am for the Chamber’s first Business Card Exchange of the new year! Don't miss this great opportunity to meet other Chamber Members and tell them all about y......More

Join us at People's Place at 17 St. James Street in Kingston on Thursday, January 8, 2026, from 9:00 am to 10:30 am for the Chamber’s first Business Card Exchange of the new year! Don't miss this great opportunity to meet other Chamber Members and tell them all about your business or organization. All Chamber Members will have two minutes to talk about their business and hand out business cards. A special thank you to Hudson Valley Credit Union for sponsoring this event. There is NO COST to attend, but space is limited, and reservations are required.   Please notify the Chamber Office at 845.338.5100 should you become unable to attend this event.

People's Place

Women's Enterprise Development Center: Ready to Turn Your Talents into a Side Hustle?

Ready to make extra income doing what you love?  Learn how to turn your skills, ideas, or hobbies into a side hustle that fits your life and fuels your goals! Workshop Topics: Find your “why” and build a hustle that lasts Match your passions with real marke......More

Ready to make extra income doing what you love?  Learn how to turn your skills, ideas, or hobbies into a side hustle that fits your life and fuels your goals! Workshop Topics: Find your “why” and build a hustle that lasts Match your passions with real market needs Learn how to spot trends and find your perfect niche Plan your finances wisely from startup to growth Manage your time effectively to balance work, life and your new hustle

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Breakfast Meeting NYS Senator Michelle Hinchey

Kick off 2026 with valuable insights at our first Chamber Breakfast Meeting of the year, featuring a State of the State update from NYS Senator Michelle Hinchey. Join fellow Chamber Members at The Venue Uptown at the Best Western Plus Kingston on Thursday, January 2......More

Kick off 2026 with valuable insights at our first Chamber Breakfast Meeting of the year, featuring a State of the State update from NYS Senator Michelle Hinchey. Join fellow Chamber Members at The Venue Uptown at the Best Western Plus Kingston on Thursday, January 22nd, starting at 7:30 AM, for this informative kickoff to the new year. This is a great opportunity to hear directly from our Senator, ask questions, and stay engaged in the issues shaping our region. Chamber Breakfast Meetings provide an excellent platform to network with local business leaders and stay informed on topics that impact your business and community. Registration is required. $35 Members (Advance Pay) $40 Members (At the Door) $45 Non-Members.

The Venue at the Best Western Plus

Women's Enterprise Development Center: Be Your Own Boss

  Awaken your inner boss and dive into the world of small business ownership with this workshop that’s all about turning your ideas into success! Workshop Topics: Rewards & challenges of owning a business Mindset & habits of successful entrepren......More

  Awaken your inner boss and dive into the world of small business ownership with this workshop that’s all about turning your ideas into success! Workshop Topics: Rewards & challenges of owning a business Mindset & habits of successful entrepreneurs Spot hidden market opportunities Avoid costly business mistakes Bring your vision to life with the Business Model Canvas Plan your next steps to launch confidently

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Networking Mixer at Ulster BOCES Career Academies at iPark 87

Join us on Tuesday, February 10, 2025, from 5:00–7:00​ pm for a Chamber Networking Mixer hosted by Ulster BOCES Career Academies at iPark87. This is the perfect opportunity to tour this newly renovated state-of-the-art facility, enjoy complimentary refreshments, and net......More

Join us on Tuesday, February 10, 2025, from 5:00–7:00​ pm for a Chamber Networking Mixer hosted by Ulster BOCES Career Academies at iPark87. This is the perfect opportunity to tour this newly renovated state-of-the-art facility, enjoy complimentary refreshments, and network with fellow Chamber Members In September 2025, Ulster BOCES joined higher education, Ulster County government, warehouse logistics, technology, film production, and food manufacturing industries at iPark 87. This leased space provides increased opportunities for partnerships with on-site industry and places Ulster BOCES at the heart of the county’s economic development. Here, Ulster BOCES is positioned to be in the "Hub" for developing integrated and cost-effective services that ensure all Ulster County students have access to viable workforce and community-based partnerships and learning experiences, as well as connections with credentialing programs and two-year and four-year higher education. Chamber Mixers are a great way to network and promote your business. Be sure to bring plenty of business cards. There is no charge for Chamber Members and Prospective Members to attend, but reservations are required. Mixers are open to Chamber Members 21 years of age and older.   Prospective Members interested in attending must contact Jess Davis [email protected] or (845) 338-5100 x4. *Reservation/Cancellation Policy: *To provide an accurate attendance count reservations must be made in advance. *Cancellations will be accepted up until 24 hours prior to the event.

Ulster BOCES Career Academies at iPark87

Women's Enterprise Development Center: Entrepreneur Growth Lab (Mid-Hudson)

What is the Entrepreneur Growth Lab (EGL)? The EGL is a comprehensive 15-session program designed to equip you with the tools, strategies, and confidence to succeed in today’s competitive market.  Whether you’re exploring a new business idea, building on your experienc......More

What is the Entrepreneur Growth Lab (EGL)? The EGL is a comprehensive 15-session program designed to equip you with the tools, strategies, and confidence to succeed in today’s competitive market.  Whether you’re exploring a new business idea, building on your experience, or scaling an existing business, the EGL is tailored to meet your needs and help you achieve real growth.  What you’ll gain: A customized Business Model Canvas A solid Executive Summary Clear Financial Projections A powerful Pitch Deck Topics:   Refine your business vision with the Business Model Canvas Know your customer and your competition Grow your online presence Build your brand and create effective marketing strategies Protect your business with legal, insurance and risk management essentials Pitch your ideas with confidence Strengthen your financial knowledge to manage both your personal and business finances The program culminates in a pitch contest with a cash prize!

3 Neptune Road Suite A21 Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Chamber Breakfast Meeting Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger

Join us for our Chamber Breakfast Meeting on Wednesday, February 25, 2025, from 7:30 - 9:00 am at Wiltwyck Golf Club. We’re pleased to welcome Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger as our guest speaker. At this breakfast, she will discuss her administration's initiatives ......More

Join us for our Chamber Breakfast Meeting on Wednesday, February 25, 2025, from 7:30 - 9:00 am at Wiltwyck Golf Club. We’re pleased to welcome Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger as our guest speaker. At this breakfast, she will discuss her administration's initiatives in housing, transportation, mental health, economic development, and emergency medical services, among other priority areas. She will also discuss the impacts of federal policies and cuts on the County and affordability more generally, and the County’s continued commitment to creating the conditions for its residents and businesses to thrive. Don't miss your chance to get engaged and ask questions about issues of importance to you, the local business community. Chamber Breakfast Meetings provide an excellent setting to connect with fellow business leaders, build relationships, and stay informed on current and regional topics. Reservations are required. $35 Advanced Pay $40 Members At the Door $45 Non-Members

Wiltwyck Golf Club

Sage Academy of Sound: Spring 2026 - 100 Hours Sound-Healing Certification Training Program

Module 1: The Fundamental Principles Of SoundHealing from the Ancient Shamanic Tradition to New Science followed by Tuning Fork Studies TRAINING CERTIFICATION: PART 1 OF 3 MODULES The Certification program teaches how to utilize a variety of SoundHealing techniqu......More

Module 1: The Fundamental Principles Of SoundHealing from the Ancient Shamanic Tradition to New Science followed by Tuning Fork Studies TRAINING CERTIFICATION: PART 1 OF 3 MODULES The Certification program teaches how to utilize a variety of SoundHealing techniques for your own practice as a SoundHealer. Our SoundHealing Certification Training Program will be spread over 3 weekend intensives equaling 100 hours  of training with pioneers in the field of SoundHealing. Some of the areas we will focus on include: • Presentation of the different type of tuning forks and their best use • Everybody will have a hands on opportunity to practice a tuning fork protocol • Finding the best way to easily integrate the tuning forks into your life and professional practice enhances therapeutic outcome. • A clinical session based on how to use the tuning forks in a private session • A clinical session based on how to use the tuning forks in a SoundBath • Indigenous sound tools and how to use them for healing from ancient to modern perspectives and more Module 2: Singing Metal ~ Bowls and Gongs TRAINING CERTIFICATION: PART 2 OF 3 Some of the areas we will focus on include: • The multidimensional tones of the sitting gongs (Himalayan Bowls) • Sacred Tone Improvisation of Don Conreaux • Connecting to the lineage of all Gong Masters • Gong Strokes • Shruti box and Shruti songs and overtones • A clinical session based on how to use the Himalayan Bowls in a Private Session • A clinical session based on how to use the Gongs in a Private Session • A clinical session based on how to use the Gongs in a SoundBath Module 3: Crystal Core Awareness TRAINING CERTIFICATION: PART 3 OF 3 Some of the areas we will focus on include: • History and Discovery • The Yoga of the Crystal Clear, Frosted, Gem infused & Handheld Singing Bowls • Crystal Pyramids • Practical application of Crystal SoundHealing • How to Sound a Bowl • How to properly care for them • The Frequency of Sacred Crystalline Space • Crystal Bowl  Communication via sound meditation and singing into crystal • A clinical session based on how to use the Crystal in a Private Session • A clinical session based on how to use the Crystal in a Sound Bath

Sage Academy of Sound: 16th Annual 3-Day SoundHealing Retreat Intensive

REGISTRATION IS OPEN! The world’s foremost experts in the art and science of sound healing will come together to immerse retreat participants in the sacred power of sound. Under the guidance of these remarkable scholars, doctors, healers, and sound practitioners, st......More

REGISTRATION IS OPEN! The world’s foremost experts in the art and science of sound healing will come together to immerse retreat participants in the sacred power of sound. Under the guidance of these remarkable scholars, doctors, healers, and sound practitioners, students will explore the healing potential of Tuning Forks, Crystal Bowls and Pyramids, Tibetan Bowls, Sacred Gongs and Bells, Voice, Drums, Conch, Flutes and other sacred sound instruments. Participants will learn the therapeutic application of sound tools to create sacred space, shift and expand consciousness, address various physical conditions, restore balance, and promote positive change at the cellular level.  This is a very good introduction to SoundHealing retreat! Featuring: Sound Pioneers Silvia Nakkach, Thomas Workman, Lea Garnier, Nicholas Pertrucco, Katya Varlamova and Scott Williams