Business After Hours - May 2013

It was a beautiful night at the RBA Business After Hours at Two Spear Street, Nyack, NY sponsored by the Hudson Valley Bank.
RBA General Membership Luncheon
The April 25th General Membership Luncheon, sponsored by People's United Bank, took place at the newly renovated Bear Mountain Inn - all were happy to see the building open and beautifully redone.

Jonathan Drapkin speaks to Hector May, RBA Chair and President of Executive Compensation Planners
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Jonathan Drapkin, President/CEO, Pattern for Progress, spoke about "FUTURE SHOCK: A Look at Rockland's Next Generation". |
2013 RBA Pinnacle Awards Celebration
The 10th Annual Pinnacle Awards was held on April 17, 2013 at the Marriott Hotel.

TD Bank, represented by Tom Rau, received the Award for Corporate Citizenship. Rand Commercial Realty, Paul Adler, presented the award.
See our other honorees |
Young Professionals
Business After Hours
At the RBA's April 23rd Business After Hours a group of young professionals and other members bowled at Lucky Strike Lanes at the Palisades Center Mall.

Matt O'Toole, Abbey Ice & Spring Water and Matthew Schwartz got to know each other.
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A workshop was held at Rockland Community College about the Consolidated Funding Application.
Many businesses attended the workshop to learn about New York State's grant application process.
Aimee Vargas, Empire State Development Corp., spoke on how to qualify and apply for assistance.
Joe's Crab Shack: RBA Celebrates Opening
The RBA's VP Membership Development, Roger Scheiber, assisted member Joe's Crab Shack (the newest restaurant to open in the Palisades Center Mall) with their Grand Opening Ceremony.
The RBA Spring Tabletop Show
The RBA Spring Tabletop Show was held on April 8, 2013 at the Comfort Inn & Suites.
The event was sponsored by Citibank, The Journal News and Berkeley College. |
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Al Samuels Welcomes
NYS Governor Cuomo
to Rockland

Al Samuels, RBA President/CEO gives a warm welcome to Governor Cuomo at Paramount Country Club, New City, NY
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Jobs Express: A New Way to Help New Yorkers Find Job Openings
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the launch of "Jobs Express," a website designed to help New Yorkers seeking employment. Learn about available jobs in the state and where to find them.
Watch video tutorials on resume writing, interview techniques, and transitioning to a new career.
New Green Jobs-Green New York Program provides free energy audits and reduced rate financing for energy efficiency services. |
Create visibility, find marketing opportunities, leverage your contacts and build your referral network!
The Rockland Business Association educates, informs and provides beneficial services to our members.
Did you know that 25% of our membership are non-Rockland based businesses? These companies want to network and do business with our members. Each one of your employees are eligible to participate in member events and discounts.
There is always something going on at the RBA. You can be part of our Hospitality and Tourism, Women's Forum and CEO Forum. There are lots of opportunities to build your business relationships at our Business After Hours, Business Building Breakfast and General Membership Luncheons.
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The Rockland County Budget Crisis:
How it happened, and plotting a course to fiscal health
A white-paper study commissioned by the Rockland Business Association
in partnership with Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress
Click to download study
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General Membership Luncheon
Thursday, May 16
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Rockland Country Club
380 Route 9W
Sparkill, NY
Speaker:
Lev Ginsburg
Dir. Government Affairs
Business Council of
New York State
Implementation of
OBAMACARE
and the
Effect On Your
Business
sponsored by:

First Niagara Bank
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Read the Green Council Case Study:
Company Saves Over $5000
in Energy Costs
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