Business & Financial

  • Parkinsons Wellness Project to plant 2,000 tulip in ‘Garden of Hope’ at Clover Stadium

    ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. (October 25, 2022) – Parkinsons Wellness Project (PWP) will be planting 2,000 tulips—the international symbol for Parkinson’s Disease — at Clover Stadium in Pomona on November 1st at 11:30 am. The bulbs, being sponsored by Supernus Pharmaceuticals, will be planted in The Garden of Hope which the organization hopes will be dedicated as a public space for…

  • Changes to Rockland Community Power CCA

    For the past two years the Village of Upper Nyack, with a number of other communities in Rockland and Westchester Counties, has participated in a community coalition to purchase “green” electricity from renewable sources (solar, wind, water, etc.). People who participated in the program paid less per kilowatt than the O&R standard rate; and as…

  • Hudson Market on Main to open October 26th

    Local Nyack Café and Market Reopens with New Comfort Food Menu (Nyack, New York) October 24, 2022 – Hudson Market on Main officially reopens on October 26 after a temporary closing due to sidewalk improvements on Broadway in Nyack. The partnership with Genuine Foods continues with Chef Christopher Krail at the helm of the kitchen, offering…

  • Jawonio CEO Newsletter – Fall Highlights

    A Message fromRandi Rios-Castro, CEO As we welcome the fall season, I want to recognize our incredibly dedicated staff for the  warmth and compassion that they bring to the children, adults and families who we support. They truly are an inspiration and bring their best selves to work everyday!  One of our highest priorities is…

  • Business Networking & Technology event November 2nd

    Join us for an exciting face-to-face business networking event focusing on connecting professionals and sharing opportunities around the Hudson Valley-North Jersey region. RSVP & raise a glass – connect with local businesses and have valuable conversations with other Chamber members. RSVP to Marcela at: mhoyos@protectedharbor.com or 201-957-1637

  • Schumer, Gillibrand & Jones announce $2.9 Million Title V Grant for RCC

    ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. — Today, Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), and U.S. Representative Mondaire Jones (D-NY) announced $2,960,808 in federal funding for Rockland Community College (RCC). The funding was allocated through the Title V program, which provides resources for Hispanic-serving institutions to expand educational opportunities and enhance programs, fasciitis,…