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New Brazilian Jiu-JitsuRenzo Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsuhas come to Warwick, opening itsdoors August 6th to teach one of themost internationally respected forms ofBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Academy owner andTeam Renzo Gracie black belt, DaveMaver, wanted to bring this exceptionalmartial art closer to home and hisneighbors. Renzo Gracie Warwick ison Main Street with free public parkingavailable across from the academy.Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art thatfocuses on grappling and groundwork.The academy offers classes and privateinstruction for children and adults of alllevels. Learn more about Renzo GracieWarwick Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu by visitingthe site www.renzograciewarwick.comand following Renzo Gracie Warwickon Facebook and Instagram.122 Years of ServiceAs Stage and Nathans Law Firmmoves into its 122nd year of serving theWarwick community, it’s because theStage and Nathans attorneys specializein Real Estate (Bill Nathans), Willsand Estate Planning (Doug Stage) andFamily Law (Chris Stage). A major solarproject was undertaken on the buildingat 23 West Street reducing the carbonfootprint for future generations. It hasbeen a busy few months as the real estatemarket flourished. Stage and NathansLaw Firm looks forward to continuing toprovide legal services to the community.Furniture Since 1858Millspaugh Furniture is celebrating160 years in business with stores stillowned and operated by the Millspaughfamily, fifth and sixth generation Keithand Pete. Millspaugh is the local, familyowned option for mostly Americanmade, solid wood, non-disposablefurniture; the kind of high-qualityfurniture you pass down from generationto generation. Millspaugh Furniturecarries everything from bedroom sets,dining tables, and hutches to recliners,sectionals, mattresses and more. LetMillspaugh furniture counselors helptransform your house into a beautifulhome. Celebrate 160 years with a trustedname, shop Millspaugh in Walden,Warwick, and Poughkeepsie for sturdy,elegant, comfortable, timeless furniture.The Chamber Connection 3From the Cabooseby Executive Director Michael JohndrowWe are now into what many people call theirfavorite time of year. Certainly a busy season withall that we have coming up, and with the enhancedinflux of tourists anxious to partakeof our region’s bounties!Applefest this year, our 30th, is on October 14th.The committee works ten months to plan for oursignature one day event. Last year’s crowd exceeded 40,000 people!Our Chamber’s Annual Awards Dinner on November 17th will be our79th. The theme and title this year is “The Magic of Warwick” and willbe held at the Hickory Hill Golf Course. Hope you can make it!Looking back to September, we celebrated our 24th Annual Tasteof Warwick at the Warwick Valley Winery and Distillery on the 17th.Despite the rain and thanks to our wonderful restaurants and liquidproviders, all of our 300 guests had a lovely evening.Please keep us in mind when you plan your advertising. You mightthink of us as an extension of your ad department and it is free as partof your membership! Your website should always be up to date and besure to connect with us on Facebook. We are here to help you, and love itwhen you ask.Thank you as always for your membership,your friendship and your support.Five-Star Skilled Nursing Facility in Warwick NYSchervier Pavilion, a member of theWestchester Medical Center HealthNetwork (WMC Health), has receiveda five-star rating from the Centersfor Medicare and Medicaid Services(CMS) which rates nursing homes nationwide that participate in Medicare orMedicaid. A five-star rating indicatesa facility’s exemplary care and physical environment. Schervier Pavilionis located on the campus of St. Anthony Community Hospital, also a member ofthe Westchester Medical Center Health Network. Schervier Pavilion is a 120-bed,skilled nursing facility dedicated to helping each resident maintain the highest level ofdaily independence possible. Learn more at www.SchervierPavilion.org (845) 987-5717.Order the Perfect Take-out for Trail WalkersSmokey’s Tavern is the perfect place to get a ready-made picnic to take on theAppalachian Trail or the Wallkill River Wildlife Refuge. The list of perfect picnicsandwiches and wraps includes a Cordon Bleu (grilled chicken, ham, Swiss and honeymustard), a Chicken BLT Wrap, and an Italian Sandwich (ham, salami, provolone,lettuce, tomato and onion on a 7-inch club roll). Yum. The picnic take-out optionsinclude a range of creative panini; Smokey’s thin crust pizzas; and of course, Smokey’srenowned chicken wings. Order online www. smokeyscatering.com or (973) 764 1600.

4 The Chamber ConnectionLong-term Investing Strategies, Not FadsRyan O’LearyEdward Jones is a different kind of investment firm.Here, face time and think time make sense. Ryan O’Learymeets with you to learn your individual needs so to developa strategy to help you achieve your long-term financial goals.So, whether you want to plan for retirement, save for college,reduce your tax bills or ensure you have income to cover yourexpenses, you can expect personalized service and long-terminvesting strategies instead of the latest investment fads. Jointhe nearly seven million investors who know. Contact RyanO’Leary today at (845) 987-7220 for more information.Seeking Flexible, Nurturing Job Site PartnersSAIL Foundation facilitates Strategic Access to Independent Living; empoweringthe ability of young adults with disabilities like TBI, PTSD, and Aspergers Syndrome.Most individuals in this group go through life with the least amount of help. SAILFoundation seeks flexible, nurturing job site partners who are willing to help equipSAIL clients to cross the threshold from dependence to a productive lifestyle ofsupported independent living. The philosophy of independent living is to maximizeopportunities for choices and growth through peer driven supports and self-help. Pleasehelp the SAIL Foundation bring awareness to the community. Consider partnershipand contact sailfoundationny.org.Referral Rewards Program Winners Donate to ElksSeely & Durland Insurance congratulates the grand prize winners of the SDIReferral Rewards program, Robert and Mary Jean Johnston! For each qualified referralsent their way, Seely & Durland offered its clients two options: a gift certificateto one of Warwick’s local eateries; or a 25donation made in their name to the charityor organization of their choice. Each referralequaled an entry into the final drawing in June,a chance at earning a 1,000 donation to theirfavorite organization. TheSDI family looks forwardto joining Robert and Mary in delivering the 1,000 check to theGreenwood Lake Elks Lodge, No. 2067. Seely & Durland, alwayscommitted to our community, thanks its clients, friends, family, andcolleagues for their participation in the referral program, helping tosupport our local businesses and organizations.Celebrate The New Year Now With CrossFit TuneupLaunch your New Year’s resolutions early, before January First, 2019. You knowyou want to be healthier, leaner, and have more energy. Start at Intrepid Strength& Conditioning, CrossFit Warwick. Conveniently located on Forester Avenue inWarwick, this center is for reasonable training. Most of us thought gym class in schoolwas boring. CrossFit Warwick is the cure for boring. Classes are aimed at your levelof fitness. Special “Silver” classes on Tuesday and Thursday mornings are for moresenior residents seeking to get in or better shape. Don’t wait. You only can feel better.Contact CrossFit: ryan@crossfitwarwick.com.FEST SPONSORS from page 1Warwick Valley Apple Trail Silver:AT&T, DeFeo’s Marina, ExploriaResorts, GEICO, Kitchen Magic,LeafFilter North of New Jersey, Inc.,LEGOLAND New York, Mid-AtlanticWaterproofing,MountainCreekResorts, MVP Healthcare, New YorkBest Experiences., New York StewartInternational Airport, NYSERDA, Seely& Durland, ShopRite SupermarketsBronze: M&B Septic Service LLC/Noah’s Ark Port-A-John, WarwickValley Winery & Distillery, WVT, RiehleOpticians, Horizon Family MedicalPractice, Edward Jones.Knot Best of WeddingsPaper Heart Co., a custom, digitaland printed stationery business, hasbeen inducted into The Knot Best ofWeddings Hall of Fame. The Knot is theleading online wedding brand and app.Exceptional wedding professionals whohave earned four or more of The Knot Bestof Weddings awards are inducted into theprestigious The Knot Best of WeddingsHall of Fame. Women-owned, PaperHeart Co., 24 Main Street in Warwick,can customize stationery for weddings orany occasion. Call Paper Heart Co. (845)397-7148 for all your holiday stationery.Visit www.paperheartcompany.com.Superior Meals and BeerCraft beer plus craft food equals thefinest gastropub in the Warwick Valley,Eddies Roadhouse. In the center ofthe village at 18 Main Street, EddiesRoadhouse offers superior beer fromcraft brewers around the region andthe USA. When friends and relativesdrop by Warwick this fall, treat them tosuperior lunches and dinners at Eddies.Tuesday through Sunday, EddiesRoadhouse chefs and cooks have madetheir gastropub a destination for diners,serving the best foods from the WarwickValley. The perfect holiday kindness: Agift card from Eddies Roadhouse.Three Important Steps Get Your Skin Glowing Throughout the Fall SeasonMarta O’Connor Skin Care Studio offers this advice to breeze through the change of weather with healthy, glowing skin:1. Exfoliate, 1-2 times a week! Exfoliating brightens skin, removes dead skin cells, helps unclog pores and allows betterabsorption of products. Careful not to overdo it. Exfoliating frequently can lead to redness, irritation, tightened skin, drypatches and a burning sensation.2. Hydrate your skin, cleanse, tone, moisturize! In that order. Once in the morning and once in the evening.3. Get a facial! Schedule a facial appointment to get a boost in your skin care routine. Marta O’Connor Skin Care Studiocan determine what your skin needs to get you on the right maintenance path.

The Chamber Connection 5Ambassador Program Progress Updateby Ambassadorship Chair Valerie K. Zammitti, JD, MBA, LLMof Tuckfelt & Zammitti, PLLCExcellent Custom DealsGreenpoint Insurance Brokerageis a reputable insurance company withlocations in both Warwick and Brooklyn,NY. As an experienced service provider,Greenpoint Insurance is specialized inthe provision of insurance services to itsteeming clientele base. From commercialto private insurance needs, the firm hasearned an enviable reputation for itself inthe industry with customized insuranceproducts which cater to the unique needsof each customer. Greenpoint Insurancehas evolved with time. It’s conversantwith modern technologies and has formeda healthy relationship with professionalinsurance partners in order to ensureexcellent deals are cut for its clients.Renowned for its exceptional customerservice, Greenpoint Insurance is thego-to brand for businesses and privateindividuals who want the best.Roofs Expertly MadeYes! Alpine Roofing is availablefor all of your roofing needs. Familyowned and operated, Alpine has beendoing business in the Warwick Valley forthree decades. Alpine Roofing providesquality workmanship and warrantiesbacked by extensive experience servicingroofing and home improvement needs;installation and repair of both residentialand commercial shingle, slate, flat, tileand metal roofs; gutters, waterproofing,and chimney repairs. Alpine is the slate/tile roofing expert. Licensed and insured,Alpine Roofing is a local, reliablecontractor. Call (845) 294-7554 or go toalpineroofingexperts.com for help withyour project, ice dams and roof shoveling.Our Mission: The ambassadors of the Chamber shall identifymethods to support existing members and create valuableconnections with new members to ensure continued involvementwith the Chamber for the increased success and betterment of allmembers. The newly created ambassador program is taking stridestoward the fulfillment of its mission. As the inaugural chair for this committee, I ampleased to announce that our team has already assisted several dozen new membersin just a few short months. We encourage all members to reach out if you want tocollaborate with an ambassador to help your business reach new levels of success.Each of our team members is trained to guide you in using the benefits offered throughthe Chamber as part of your membership. You may e-mail the Chamber at info@warwickcc.org to coordinate an introduction. We look forward to helping you!Smoothest Interface Between You and Your MoneyWorking more hours each week, yet feeling like you’re getting less accomplished?Spending more time organizing papers trying to pay your bills? Going to see your CPApainful? If you answered ‘Yes’ to any of these questions—you need a bookkeeper. CallSusan Lynch. Her goal is to organize your bill paying; keep your accounts up to dateand reconciled; and prepare for your financial report. She streamlines the informationyou need to know to judge how your business is doing. Susan Lynch is the smoothinterface between you and your CPA so when tax season arrives — you welcome it.Susan Lynch, CPB, Lynch Bookkeeping Services (845) 987-4590 or please emailSusan@LynchBookking.com.Be Advised to Act Before 2018 Ends to BenefitHow do you get most out of 2018 Tax Reform? Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, better knownas 2018 Tax Reform, has been passed with the most changes the tax law has seen in lastthree decades. However, most people will not see an impact on their taxes until theyfile their returns in 2019. Question: Should you do nothing, or should you be preparedand get ahead? In order to take advantage of the tax law changes you need to act before2018 is over. Tax projections help to plan for what’s ahead and save your tax money.Natalia Fisher, E.A has helped many get out of tax problems and can help you too.Calls are always confidential: (347) 249-3535 or nfisher@totalaccountability.us.Bringing Comfort and Style Right to Your DoorHave Clothes Will Travel is a mobile boutique. Check out the new fall fashionsand accessories. Hop on the bus at your home or workplace for a unique shoppingexperience, featuring women’s clothing, sizes XS to 2XL. Have Clothes Will Travelhas got a changing room on board, making it easy to find your perfect fit. ContactDenise by calling or texting (845) 313-8219 to schedule your own office stop, at-homeparty, fund-raiser, or personal style session. The mobile boutique will pop up at salons,wineries and breweries when invited. Visit www.haveclothes.com and go to the “BookThe Bus” tab for more details!Looking for Qualified, Capable Employees Committed to Your Business?The Arc of Orange County provides services to both job seekers and employers which are specifically focused on employeeswith an Intellectual/Developmental Disability (I/DD). The Arc of Orange County works closely with employers to find, select andtrain employees in multiple roles. With 25 years of experience, The Arc can make your next hire a success. Successful partnershipswith area businesses include Intrepid Gym, ShopRite of Warwick and Price Chopper of Warwick. Contact Julie Bell today at(845) 561-0670 x 2102 for a no cost consultation.You’re a Wise Businessperson in the Warwick Valley Chamber of CommerceBe wiser, and get your business in the next quarterly newsletter. Let a seasoned writer write about your business every issue.Use Chris Olert’s voice on your website. Chris Olert had worked for the largest news organization in the world, plus two dailynewspapers. He knows news. Business people say: “I don’t know what to write.” Spend 15 minutes with Chris to tell your business’story in this newsletter. Businesses in the chamber use Chris; you should, too. Call (845) 986-7314 or write, chris.olert@gmail.com.

6 The Chamber ConnectionNew Chamber Member’s Cornerby Natalia Fisher and Kimberly Starks, New Membership ChairpersonsIt’s hard to believe we’ve cometo fall so quickly! As the Chambermembership continues to grow, theNew Member Committee looksforward to welcoming you andcontinuing to provide informationabout all of the benefits of yourmembership. Most recently, ourgenerous hosts were Charlotte’s TeaRoom, Greenwood Lake Bagels,Natalia FisherKimbery StarksShannons Eyes on the Pies, andwe look forward to meeting at Wolfies of Warwick in October. These new memberluncheons/breakfasts are free to new members. Here is where they will receive valuableinformation about membership, as well as meeting other Chamber members. If youhave not yet attended a new member lunch/breakfast, we encourage you to reach out toKim Starks (845) 258-7290, or Natalia Fisher (347) 249-3535 so that you can find outmore about upcoming opportunities. We hope to see you soon!Personal Financial PlanningLasts All YearSummer has come to a close and our yearend is on the horizon. Have you evaluatedyour financial goals lately? Have you initiated or updated your customized plan? Isit current (e.g. investment accounts or life insurance policy beneficiaries); on track(investments rebalanced)? How can you address any issues? Has your trustedfinancial advisor reviewed your current needs this year? Serving as his clients’Fiduciary (AIF ), veteran advisor & President of Lynch Wealth Strategies, Inc.,Edward Lynch states, “We are all so busy. Life can get in the way of preparing forour comfortable future. Yet personal wealth needs to be consistently monitored.”Why let another year go by . contact Lynch for a complimentary financialconsultation: Edward.lynch@raymondjames.com; 845-294-3456.Cruising Presentation October 11 in Goshen NYPlease join Warwick Valley Travel, along with Royal Caribbean andAzamara Cruise line representatives for a presentation at Delanceys Restaurant inGoshen on October 11, 2018 from 6-8pm. This will be an informative, yet fun filledevening with refreshments, door prizes and future cruise discounts on thesewonderful ships plus everything you would want to know about cruising. Pleasecall the office with any questions or other travel needs you may have. WarwickValley Travel is on 52 Main Street in Warwick with office hours Monday to Friday9:30 to 4:30pm. Please RSVP no later than 10/8/18 as space is limited.Skilled MaintenanceMore than a car wash, more than anoil change, Warwick Car Wash OilExpress will beat any tire price in theregion. Winter driving conditions requirethe safest, most reliable tires for your caror truck. Bring your vehicle to WarwickCar Wash Oil Express for a safetycheckup before you begin your holidaytrip this season. Conveniently located onElm Street adjoining the railroad tracks,Warwick Car Wash Oil Express is openseven days a week. Call ahead (845) 9869966 for skilled maintenance.Make Your Team ShineWhether a sports team or a business,Warwick Monogramming & SportingGoods can create a unique logo ordesign for your clothing. Back andthriving at 30 Forester Avenue, WarwickMonogramming & Sporting Goodscan create custom embroidery on one ofthe most modern machines by BarudanUSA. Also offered are silk screening, andtransfers for small businesses. Warwick’soldest imprinting service specializes inaffordable creations for every budget.Open Monday to Saturday, 10 to 5pm.Call (845) 986-7030.Private Shopping PartiesSavvy Chic Consignment Boutique isTHE place to gather with your girlfriendsfor an evening out! Parties are held afterhours, when you and your friends havethe shop to yourselves. Savvy Chicbrings the music, drinks, and snacks.you bring the friends. Everyone gets extraspecial discounts on Savvy Chic new andlike-new merchandise. The “hostess” gets10% of the sales amount in free SavvyChic merchandise. Private ShoppingParties are also offered as fundraisingevents with 10% of the shoppers’ salesamount donated to their charity. Come to26 Ronald Reagan Boulevard, WarwickNY, www.MySavvyChicBoutique.com orcall (845) 988-2442 for more info.Seamless Events atWarwick’s Old InnThe Warwick Inn is returning to itsroots as a welcoming inn for overnightguests. Call (845) 986-3666 for dinnerreservations, especially on the weekends.Make The Warwick Inn your firststop after a hard day of apple-picking.Continental cuisine at affordable priceswill dazzle your guests. Open for lunchand dinner seven days a week, TheWarwick Inn offers off-street parkingwithout the hassle of parking meters.The staff at The Warwick Inn can makeprivate events seamless, serving a menufor any budget. On Thursday nights,The Warwick Inn features a pianobar. Weekly lunch and dinner specials,prepared with the freshest seafood, chopsand salads married to personal servicemake The Warwick Inn a dining delight.Easy House HuntingSelling or shopping for a home,business, farm or land is easy whenyou or your friends contact RaynorCountry Real Estate. The womenowned business in the heart of Warwickhas been serving southern Orange Countyand the Warwick Valley for more than100 years. They know the region like youknow your family. When friends visitthis leaf-peeping, apple-picking season,and say, “We wish we could live inWarwick,” make their wish come true atRaynor Country Real Estate, 26 MainStreet,Warwick. Call (845)

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