Ranked #1 for the 5th year in a row: Bard MBA in Sustainability
For the fifth year in a row, The Princeton Review has ranked Bard College's MBA in Sustainability the #1 Green MBA in the country. For the second year in a row, it has also been named the #1 MBA for Nonprofits. Rounding out the top 3 in non-profits are Yale and Stanford, which each have 10 times as many students as Bard. https://www.princetonreview.com/business-school-rankings/best-business-schools Please share with colleagues and businesses who are interested in a high-quality executive-style MBA program
Dutchess County Real Estate Charity Golf Inc. To Distribute $27,000 In Grants At October Outing
The Dutchess County Real Estate Charity Golf Inc., a nonprofit comprised of local real estate professionals that donates 100% of its proceeds to charities in the Dutchess County area, has announced its 26th golf outing will take place at The Powelton Club in Newburgh, NY on October 6, 2025.The proceeds of the 25th annual outing – which totaled $27,000 – were distributed to nonprofit recipients including Angels of Light, Astor Services, the Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse, the Dutchess County SPCA,
Crafting a Sharp Digital Marketing Plan Without Breaking the Bank
Every brand, no matter how lean its pockets, deserves a digital presence that punches above its weight. But when marketing dollars are scarce, creativity has to work overtime. A limited budget doesn’t mean limited impact—it just demands a smarter playbook. With the right approach, even scrappy startups and small operations can build a marketing strategy that competes in the same digital space as the big spenders. Start With the Data You Already Own The most valuable resource hiding in plain sight is
Let’s Roll: Dutchess Roots Opens in Town of Poughkeepsie
Dutchess Roots, the Town of Poughkeepsie’s first and only dispensary, officially opened its doors at 2615 South Road (Route 9) in South Road Crossing. Marking the milestone with a grand opening celebration from 12 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, Dutchess Roots will welcome customers, neighbors and local leaders to experience a new standard in cannabis dispensaries. The grand opening celebration will invite guests into a thoughtfully designed, customer-focused space that showcases over 450 cannabis products,
Tompkins Community Bank Welcomes Todd Lake as Business Development Officer
Demonstrating its commitment to growing its business and expanding its offerings in the Hudson Valley, Tompkins Community Bank (Tompkins) has welcomed Todd Lake as its newest business development officer. Before joining Tompkins, Lake, who has worked in the financial industry for nearly two decades, oversaw the business development of Brightbox Capital. He will be responsible for generating new business, focused on Tompkins’ footprint in Dutchess County.“Todd has an expansive background in business
The CTA, BOI and FinCEN: What Businesses in Poughkeepsie, NY Should Do Now
The Corporate Transparency Act may require certain U.S. companies to disclose beneficial ownership information to FinCEN to combat financial crimes. While a Texas federal district court’s preliminary injunction puts this requirement on hold, many experts expect that to be overturned. In that event, failure to file could lead to fines of $500 per day, up to a maximum of $10,000, and possible criminal penalties. However, filing your Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report will help you avoid fines
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TOMPKINS FINANCIAL ADVISORS PROMOTES WILLIAM LYONS TO FINANCIAL PLANNER
Lyons to serve clients in all Tompkins markets across New York and PennsylvaniaTompkins Financial Advisors (Tompkins) has promoted William “Will” Lyons to financial planner, serving clients in Western, Central, and the Hudson Valley New York; Wyomissing and Blue Bell, Pennsylvania and Delray Beach, Florida. Lyons supports the firm’s financial planning efforts across client-facing services and expertise in this new role. His promotion reflects his dedication to delivering expert, personalized, strategic
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The Yoga House Flows into Third Location, Breaks Ground on First Dutchess County Studio
Building on the success of its two Ulster County locations, Amy Reed and Joyce San Pedro, co-owners of The Yoga House, have announced that ground has been broken on what will be the studio’s third, and first Dutchess County, home.The Yoga House’s Poughkeepsie sanctuary, located at South Road Crossing on Route 9, will open in the spring of 2025, anchoring a variety of businesses, including Sleep Number, Buff City Soap, Jersey Mike's Subs, uBreakiFix, Smoothie King, Home 2 Suites by Hilton and more. The
