The Chamber Foundation, Inc.

📣 ATTENTION PARENTS OF DUTCHESS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS!

Give your child the opportunity to develop leadership skills, build confidence, explore future career paths, and make meaningful connections through the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce's Youth Leadership Program.

This mentorship-based program helps students strengthen their resumes, connect with local professionals, engage in community service, and gain valuable college and career readiness skills alongside peers from across Dutchess County.

The 2026–2027 Youth Leadership Program is now accepting applications! Open to students attending any Dutchess County high school, as well as homeschooled students, this nine-month program meets once per month after school from September 2026 through May 2027.

🌟 Invest in your student's future today.
📅 Application Deadline: June 30, 2026

Learn more and apply: https://www.dcrcoc.org/the-chamber-foundation/youth-leadership/

⛳ Thank you to everyone who joined us for The Chamber Foundation's Annual Day of Golf Tournament at Red Hook Golf Club!

It was a wonderful day of golf, networking, camaraderie, and friendly competition, all in support of the Norman and Rita Nussbickel Memorial Scholarship. Thanks to the generosity of our golfers, sponsors, volunteers, and supporters, this event continues to help provide educational opportunities for future leaders in our community.

A special thank you to our Eagle Sponsor, N&S Supply, Red Hook Golf Club for hosting another outstanding tournament, and to the rest of our sponsors who made this event possible.

Most importantly, thank you to everyone who participated and supported The Chamber Foundation's mission. Your involvement helps make a lasting impact on the lives of local students.

We look forward to seeing you on the course again next year! 🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♀️

PARENTS OF HIGH SCHOOLERS IN DUTCHESS COUNTY!
The Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Youth Leadership Program is a mentorship-based leadership development experience designed to help students strengthen their leadership skills, explore college and career opportunities, build professional connections, enhance their resumes, and gain confidence.
Applications are now open for the 2026–2027 program.
This nine-month, after-school program meets once per month on Tuesdays from September 2026 through May 2027 and is open to students attending any Dutchess County high school, as well as homeschooled students.
The application deadline is June 30, 2026.
Link to apply: https://www.dcrcoc.org/the-chamber.../youth-leadership/

Congratulations to the Youth Leadership Class of 2026! 🎓✨

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Heritage Financial Park to celebrate this remarkable group of students and their accomplishments throughout the past year. Through leadership development, mentorship, community service, career exploration, and hands-on learning experiences, these young leaders have demonstrated dedication, growth, and a commitment to making a positive impact in their schools and communities.

We are incredibly proud of all they have achieved and look forward to seeing the difference they will continue to make as the next generation of leaders in Dutchess County and beyond.

A special thank you to our Program Sponsors, Mount Saint Mary College and Royal Carting Service Co & Welsh Sanitation, for their continued support of the Youth Leadership program and the future leaders it helps develop.

Congratulations once again to the Youth Leadership Class of 2026! 👏🎉

Congratulations to the Leadership Dutchess Class of 2026! 🎓✨

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Christo’s Catering to celebrate the graduation of another outstanding class of community and business leaders. Over the past nine months, these individuals have dedicated themselves to learning more about Dutchess County, building meaningful relationships, and developing the skills needed to lead and serve our community.

The evening was also highlighted by the presentation of the Distinguished Alumni Award to David Orce of Adams Fairacre Farms, Inc., Leadership Dutchess Class of 2017, in recognition of his continued leadership and impact throughout the Hudson Valley.

We are proud to welcome the Leadership Dutchess Class of 2026 into a network of more than 900 program graduates who continue to make a difference in our region.

A special thank you to our Platinum Sponsor, Central Hudson, and to our Program Sponsors, Children's Home of Poughkeepsie, M&T Bank, RBT CPAs, LLP, and Ulster Savings, for their continued support of Leadership Dutchess and the development of future community leaders.

Congratulations once again to the Leadership Dutchess Class of 2026! 👏

Tomorrow night, we celebrate the Leadership Dutchess Class of 2026! 🎓✨

Join us at Christo’s Catering in Poughkeepsie as we recognize this outstanding group of professionals for their dedication, growth, and commitment to leadership throughout the past nine months.

The evening will feature a cocktail reception, gourmet stations, passed hors d’oeuvres, presentation of awards, and the recognition of our Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, David Orce of Adams Fairacre Farms, Inc. (Class of 2017).

Congratulations to the Leadership Dutchess Class of 2026. We look forward to celebrating your accomplishments tomorrow evening! 👏

Thank you to our Platinum Sponsor, Central Hudson, and our Program Sponsors: Children's Home of Poughkeepsie, M&T Bank, RBT CPAs, LLP, and Ulster Savings.

Congratulations to the Executive Leadership Class of 2026! 🎓✨

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Curry Estate to celebrate this outstanding group of professionals and their accomplishments throughout the Executive Leadership program. The afternoon was filled with inspiration, recognition, and reflection as graduates were honored for their commitment to personal and professional growth.

We were also honored to hear from keynote speaker Krista Jones, Founder & Executive Director of Sparrow's Nest, whose message of leadership, resilience, and community impact left a lasting impression on all in attendance.

A special thank you to our Program Sponsors, Antalek & Moore Insurance, Fisch Solutions, Mountain View Strategic Wealth LLC, and WMCHealth / MidHudson Regional Hospital, for supporting the next generation of leaders in our region.

Congratulations again to the Executive Leadership Class of 2026! 👏

ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL PARENTS AND STUDENTS: The Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Youth Leadership Program is a mentorship-based leadership development experience designed to help students strengthen their leadership skills, explore college and career opportunities, build professional connections, enhance their resumes, and gain confidence.



Applications are now open for the 2026–2027 program. This nine-month, after-school program meets once per month from September 2026 through May 2027 and is open to students attending any Dutchess County high school, as well as homeschooled students.



The application deadline is June 30, 2026. For additional information and to apply, visit: https://www.dcrcoc.org/the-chamber-foundation/youth-leadership/