Thursday, March 10, 2011 -- RVBA Members and their guests attended an early morning informational meeting and panel discussion. The subject matter was “Business Financing in the Rondout Valley”. Attendees were rewarded timely,
useful and plentiful information regarding financing options and other services available to Rondout Valley businesses.
A question and answer session followed the presentation.
Many thanks to Mohonk Mountain House for their hospitality and for providing an incredible buffet
and spectacular setting in which to host this event.
Panelists included:
March S. Gallagher, Esq - Deputy Director of Planning for Economic Development, Ulster County (Moderator)
Myriam Bouchard - Certified Business Advisor, Mid-Hudson Region Small Business Development Center
Melinda Beuf - Director of Business Retention, Ulster County Development Corporation
Mike Triolo - Economic Development Director, Catskill Watershed Corporation
Meridith Nierenberg - Mid-Hudson energy $mart Communities, NYSERDA
Beverly Von Pless - Business Program Specialist, USDA Rural Development Corp.
Please keep your eye on the website for updates and further information regarding this subject matter.