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News Release: 1/22/2026
Proud to introduce Tomato Automate, a Hudson Valley–based automation consultancy helping businesses eliminate operational drag and unlock real performance gains. We work with a wide span of companies—from multifamily property management firms to everyday local and family-run businesses—and have generated multi-million-dollar results through smarter systems, reduced manual work, and tighter operational control. These are not theoretical efficiencies; they are measurable outcomes. Unlike large, impersonal
News Release: 10/28/2025
Dear Colleagues at DCRCOC My sixth book, published by Shanti Arts is ready today. - just in time for the holidays! Makes a nice gift. COLORSCAPES is out! Here are links where you can find it: https://poetleewoodman.com/books/colorscapes/ Enjoy the refreshed website too!https://www.poetleewoodman.com Thank you for welcoming me to the Chamber! Best, Lee
Joint Efforts: Dutchess Roots Blazes Trail with Dutchess Community College Scholarship
Led by locals with deep roots in the Town of Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Roots will open this spring at 2615 South Road (Route 9) within South Road Crossing. Co-founders Lisa and Scott Sweeney aim to elevate customers’ experiences through approachable products, personalized services and comprehensive education — and as part of their commitment to the community, have partnered with the Dutchess Community College Foundation to establish the Dutchess Roots Entrepreneurial Scholarship.Dutchess Roots’ annual $5,000
