Chamber Breakfast Featuring Regional Director of Empire State Development
The Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce’s next Contact Breakfast will feature Regional Director of Empire State Development, Meghan Taylor giving a keynote address, “Economic Initiatives in the Hudson River Valley and beyond for 2019.”
The breakfast, sponsored by Health Quest Heart and Vascular Services, will be held 7:30-9 AM on Wednesday, February 20 at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel & Conference Center. Tickets are $25 in advance for members, $30 at the door. Non-members can attend for $35. Payment is required in advance. Cancellations less than 24-hours from the event and no-shows will be charged the full ticket price. Call (845) 454-1700, ext. 1000 or visit dcrcoc.org to RSVP.
As Regional Director at Empire State Development, Meghan Taylor is responsible for guiding and managing ESD’s Mid-Hudson Regional Office and Regional Economic Development Council initiatives within the seven county regions. Under Meghan’s leadership, the Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council has secured over $258 million to fund 327 projects. In addition to the successes the region has had through the CFA process, she has also been instrumental in attracting and retaining many companies in the region outside of that process.
Meghan and her team work alongside their constituents to develop economic strategies to position the seven county region for the future. She continuously works to identify growing trends in several sectors, including energy (high-technology, biotechnology and green technology), film television, financial services, advanced manufacturing, agribusiness, tourism and international opportunities. During the February Contact Breakfast, Meghan will be discussing economic initiatives in the Hudson Valley for 2019 and beyond.
Also at the breakfast, Career Action Center students will show a short exploratory film/documentary about Black History Month.
The Chamber’s Member Ambassadors have again partnered with our Workforce Development Center for its annual food drive. Your donations at this event are greatly appreciated.