MOUNT VERNON
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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MOUNT
VERNON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESS
RELEASE Mount
Vernon, New York May 9th, 2006 The
Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce hosted a Networking Luncheon at
the Wartburg Conference Center. This event, a SMALL
BUSINESS GROWTH SEMINAR: ADVICE FROM A PANEL OF EXPERTS, was
well attended by representatives of this area’s businesses, who
came together to hear from members of the SBA, SCORE, NY STATE JOB
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY to name a few. This event is part of
the Chamber’s continuing efforts at assisting Small Businesses
in Mount Vernon.
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MOUNT VERNON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESS
RELEASE Mount Vernon, New York
May 9th, 2006 The
Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce hosted a Networking Luncheon at
the Wartburg Conference Center.
This event, a SMALL BUSINESS GROWTH SEMINAR: ADVICE FROM A PANEL OF EXPERTS, was
well attended by representatives of this area’s businesses, who
came together to hear from members of the SBA, SCORE, NY STATE JOB
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY to name a few.
This event is part of the Chamber’s continuing efforts at
assisting Small Businesses in Mount Vernon.
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Mount
Vernon Chamber of Commerce Hosts
Annual Secretaries’ Day Luncheon Almost
one hundred secretaries and administrative professionals attended
the Annual Secretaries Day Luncheon sponsored by the Mount Vernon
Chamber of Commerce. This very festive and fun event was held
at Samba Na’ Brasa Restaurant in Mount Vernon on April 26, 2006. Gerrie
Post, President of the Chamber of Commerce welcomed the guests and
applauded their hard work and loyalty, and stressed that this
luncheon was our way of recognizing the tireless efforts of these
individuals. Each
secretary received a special gift wrapped present, a goody filled
tote bag and a rose. There were raffle prizes, make-up
makeovers, and beauty demonstrations by Channel and Mary Kay
Cosmetics. This
event was made possible by the generous donations of gifts and money
by many of this area’s businesses. We wish to thank all of
the ‘Bosses’ who participated, as well, by sending their
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EMPIRE ZONE AND YOU: A COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE DISCUSSION The March 7th event hosted by the Chamber of Commerce was titled, EMPIRE ZONE AND YOU: A COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE DISCUSSION. Sponsored by the King organization, and held at the Wartburg Community Center, this event featured expert panelists in the fields of accounting, commercial real estate and urban renewal. After a delicious lunch provided by Antonee’s of Fleetwood, a packed audience were brought up to date on many of the complicated and ever changing regulations of Empire Zone real estate, as well as ways to navigate the commercial real estate market successfully.
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Spring Asian Cuisine On February 22, Spring Asian Cuisine, located at 545 Gramatan Ave. celebrated a Grand Opening that included a traditional Chinese ribbon cutting, musicians, and an appearance of two brightly colored Chinese Dragons on Gramatan Ave. This was a delight to all who attended as well as children who happened by on their day off from school. The Kao family then treated all to Asian delicacies and champagne. This event provided warmth and color on a dreary February day!
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The Chamber welcomed two new businesses to Mount Vernon during February: On February 7, the Singh family celebrated the Grand Opening of a Sunoce Service Station at 390 E. 3rd St. This modern facility is the second station to be opened by this family in Mount Vernon. Kudos to our own Joe Torrisi from the Torrisi Agency for brokering both transactions.
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--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chamber welcomes a New President February began with the Chamber welcoming a new President, Gerrie Post, formerly the City of Mount Vernon Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development. We wish retiring President, Cloey Sepe, the best, and know that Gerrie will continue to provide the service and commitment that this organization requires to flourish and grow.
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PRESS
RELEASE Mount
Vernon Chamber of Commerce Hosts
Commercial Real Estate Forum The
Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce and Bozeman, Trott & Savage,
LLP sponsored a Networking Luncheon to discuss how the Empire Zone
designation impacts commercial real estate in Mount Vernon. This
well-attended event was held Tuesday, June 7, 2005 at Galitos, the
new Portuguese restaurant on 29 Elm Avenue. Over
seventy business leaders were welcomed to the luncheon by
Chairperson Marty Rego. He introduced Mayor Ernest D. Davis and
the distinguished panel of speakers that included Commissioner of
Planning & Urban Development for the City of Mount Vernon,
Gerrie Post; Commercial Real Estate Broker, John Goad; Architect
& Planner, Ted D’Amore; and Hudson Valley Bank
Vice-President, Malcolm Couzens. Bob Greenberg from Evergreen
Associates and Phil London from Freeman & Davis, LLP who are
Empire Zone experts, were also participants on the panel. Empire
Zone certification allows businesses to receive incentives and
rebates from New York State for capital investment or job
creation. Commissioner Post stated that over 300 businesses have
been certified in Mount Vernon’s Empire
Zone over the last three years. Phil London recommended that
companies use the services of Empire Zone experts to work with the
businesses own accounting team. John Goad felt that the commercial
real estate boom in Mount Vernon is a direct result of Mount
Vernon’s Empire Zone designation. A
lengthy question and answer period took place after the
presentations by the panelists. The topics discussed in the real
estate forum were of great interest to the business community. |
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 Panel of Real Estate & Empire Zone Experts |
 John Savage of Bozeman, Trott & Savage, Corporate Sponsor |
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PRESS RELEASE
District Attorney Jeanine Pirro is Guest
Speaker
At
“Identity
theft is the number one financial crime of the information age.”
stated District Attorney Jeanine Pirro. Businesses and financial
institutions’ losses from identity theft totaled nearly $50 billion
last year, while consumers reported an additional $5 billion in
out-of-pocket expenses. Identity theft is committed by stealing, taking,
or using another person’s identification information for the purpose
of assuming that person’s identity for some personal gain.
District
Attorney Pirro told an audience of almost fifty members of the Chamber
of Commerce that businesses are also falling prey to corporate identity
thieves at alarming rates. The payoff is greater and frequently the
crimes won’t be reported. Corporate identity theft is often done by a
corrupt employee.
Businesses
should improve their internal security procedures, separate duties and
responsibilities among staff for checks and balances, monitor
employee’s access to sensitive information, and implement periodic
audits of all financial records and credit card usage. Combating
identity theft requires reporting and responsible actions by citizens,
business and financial institutions.
The District Attorney took questions from the audience at the end of her presentation. The members of the Chamber of Commerce were very grateful for the wealth of information she shared with the group.
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PRESS RELEASE
Mount
Hosts
Annual Secretaries Day Luncheon
APRIL 27, 2005
Almost one hundred secretaries and administrative professionals attended
the Annual Secretaries Day Luncheon sponsored by the
Gerrie Post, Commissioner of Planning for the City of Mount Vernon,
welcomed the guests and applauded the hard work and loyalty of the
secretaries on a daily basis. She said that the luncheon was the
“bosses” way of recognizing the tireless efforts of their
secretarial staff throughout the year.
Each secretary received a special gift-wrapped present that was donated
by members of the Mount Vernon business community, as well as a tote bag
(donated by Zelco Industries) filled with items contributed by local
businesses. Michael’s Florist provided a long-stemmed rose for each
guest; Rojay Party Store decorated the room with colorful balloons; and
Time Warner Cable furnished floral arrangements for each table.
Chairpersons for the event were Katrina Jones of the Wartburg Adult Care Community and Karen Thomas of the Wartburg Foundation. The Planning Committee included Kristie Alers of Home Health Care, Diane DeVivo of Paraco Gas, Cheryl Giannoni of Mount Vernon Hospital, Veronica Goubeaud of Bronx-Westchester Community Awareness Program, Gerrie Post of the Department of Planning, Cloey Sepe of the Chamber of Commerce and Adele Zeller of Zelco Industries.
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PRESS RELEASE
Perry
DiNapoli, President of Antonees Gourmet Family,
Predicts Increase of Internet Sales
Chairman
Marty Rego welcomed over thirty members and guests to a Networking
Luncheon at Chamber Headquarters on Tuesday, April 5, 2005. All
attendees were given the opportunity to introduce themselves and give a
brief description of the company they represent.
The
Guest Speaker was Perry DiNapoli, President of Antonees
Gourmet Family, who talked about the power of the internet and how it
has enhanced his business. Perry said that the internet has allowed his
company to reach a broader base of customers throughout the tri-state
area. His multi-page website encourages potential clients to browse and
purchase products 24/7. He is able to determine which pages of his
website are viewed most often and what length of time a customer spends
on each page. Perry took questions from the audience after his
presentation.
Chairman
Rego reminded members of the Annual Secretaries Day Celebration at
Giovanna’s Italian Steakhouse on Wednesday, April 27th.
He
also announced the upcoming Networking Luncheon at Chamber Headquarters
on Tuesday, May 10th. Guest Speaker will be District Attorney
Jeanine Pirro whose topic of discussion will
be “Identity Theft”.
The
Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Westchester Community College and
SCORE to offer a four-part “Business Leaders” Workshop tentatively
scheduled for Thursdays May 5th, May 19th, June 2nd
and June 16th at Chamber Headquarters from 5:30pm to 7:00pm.
A variety of topics will be presented including: Understanding Your
Financial Statements, Record Keeping, Business Law, Taxes, Sales,
Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations and Internet for Business.
Class size will be limited to twenty persons. The enrollment fee for the
four workshops is $50.00. Each enrollee who completes the course will be
awarded a “Business Leader” certificate by the
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PRESS RELEASE
Thomas
J. Spitznas Forecasts Economic Trends for 2005
For
the
Martin
Rego, Chairman of the Board of Directors, greeted members and guests of
the
Prominent
economist Thomas J. Spitznas was the Guest Speaker at this informative
event. Mr. Spitznas stated that Mount Vernon’s economic forecast was
directly impacted by national, regional, and
At
the conclusion of Mr. Spitznas’ remarks, there was a lively question
and answer period. The Honorable Maureen Walker, City Comptroller,
participated in the discussion and graciously answered questions from
the audience. Frank Tripodi, CEO of the Wartburg, and Dennis McDermott
of JP Morgan Chase were also in attendance.
The next meeting of the Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce is scheduled for Tuesday, April 5, 2005 at the Chamber Headquarters, 22 West First Street, Suite 210 (noon). A “Business Leaders Workshop Series” scheduled for May and June will be the topic of discussion at the April Luncheon. Call the Chamber office for more information at 667-7500.
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PRESS RELEASE
“Successful Marketing for the Small
Business”
at the
Norman Sylvester, former
Vice President of Advertising at PepsiCo, Adjunct Professor at
Marty Rego of the King Organization, newly-elected Chairman of the Board, introduced Frank Cerbone of Allstate Air Control who is the Chair of the Education Committee. Frank told an audience of 40 members about the Chamber’s plans to establish a Business Leaders Workshop in the spring of 2005. Subjects covered in the workshops will include Marketing and Sales Strategies, Business Law and Taxes, Finance and Recordkeeping, and Internet for Business.
The next Chamber
Networking Event will be a Breakfast at the
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PRESS RELEASE
Congressman Eliot L. Engel is Guest
Speaker
At the
Congressman Eliot L. Engel was the Guest
Speaker at a Networking Luncheon of the Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce
on Tuesday, January 25, 2005 at Giovanna’s Italian Steak House. The 17th
Congressional District that Engel represents includes all of
Mayor Ernest D. Davis greeted over sixty
business leaders and introduced Congressman Engel as a staunch supporter
of
“Small business is the backbone of
Martin Rego of the King Organization,
newly-elected Chairman of the Board of Directors, presented Adele Zeller
of Zelco Industries with a special award for her many years of service
to the Chamber as Chairperson of the Board of Directors. Emerson Brown
of USAlliance Federal Credit Union, Frank Cerbone of Allstate Air
Control, Fran Ciulla of Landauer Metropolitan, and Karen Thomas of the
Wartburg Foundation were introduced to the audience as new members of
the Board of Directors.
The next Networking Luncheon will be held
on Tuesday, February 15, 2005 at Chamber Headquarters,
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PRESS RELEASE
Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce Presents Award
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Martin
Rego of the King Organization presented the Mount Vernon City School
District Board of Trustees with a plaque on Wednesday, December 1, 2004.
Mount Vernon was celebrating School Board Trustees Recognition Week when
Mr. Rego recognized the tireless efforts of the nine trustees for the
children of Mount Vernon's public schools.
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PRESS RELEASE
MountCo Construction & Development Corp.
Sponsors Breakfast for
The
MountCo
Construction & Development Corp. sponsored a “Meet the Mount
Vernon City Council” Breakfast at the Wartburg Adult Care Community on
Martin
Rego of the King Organization, Chairman of Special Events, welcomed
everyone to the early morning event.
He introduced new Chamber members, Danny Nunez of Coastal
Financial Group and Carole Morris of the
Mayor
Ernest D. Davis, State Senator Ruth Hassell Thompson, City Clerk Lisa
Copeland, and Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Adele Zeller were
in attendance. All five
members of the Mount Vernon City Council, the Honorable William
Randolph, President of the City Council, the Honorable Karen Watts, the
Honorable Steven Horton, the Honorable Loretta Hottinger, and the
Honorable Lyndon Williams spoke about the City Council’s role in
approving legislation that affects the
The
Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce will honor visionary leader, Mayor
Ernest D. Davis, at the Chamber’s Annual Dinner Dance on
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PRESS RELEASE
MAYOR
DAVIS TO BE HONORED
BY
MOUNT VERNON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Martin
Rego of the King Organization welcomed over fifty business leaders to a
Networking Luncheon at Chamber headquarters on
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Commemorative Journal will be distributed at the event, as well as the new
Membership Directory and Business Resource Guide for 2005. Dinner
tickets, priced at $125, include a lavish cocktail hour and dinner at the
V.I.P. Country Club in
WVOX radio show host, editor, and publisher of the Pelham Forum Online Newspaper, Joe Parisi, told the audience that he plans to publish a new weekly newspaper named, “The Mount Vernon Inquirer”. He asked for the support of the business community and cooperation of the Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce to ensure the success of this significant undertaking.
Joan Anderson of the chamber music group, The Cygnus Ensemble, informed members about an intergenerational program with a group of senior citizens and the students at Pennington-Grimes school. She requested that members of the Chamber of Commerce support this project by purchasing advertisements in the concert program.
Ed
Bruno of the Italian Civic Association announced that his organization is
honoring David Pope of the Generaso Pope Foundation at a dinner on
For more information about the Annual Dinner Dance or Commemorative Journal, contact Cloey Sepe at (914) 667-7500.
Joe Parisi, WVOX Radio |
 Martin Rego, King Lithographers |
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PRESS RELEASE
Mount
Mount
Vernon, NY September 17, 2004
Over
fifty business leaders attended the Mount Vernon Public School Panel
Discussion sponsored by the Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce on
Superintendent
of Schools, Brenda Smith, informed the audience of the great improvements
taking place in the public schools. She
mentioned that two
Dr. Phil
Arbelino, Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, told an attentive
audience about the enriched curriculum offered at
Barry Jordan, District Monitor for the 100 million dollar bond construction project announced that the new middle school at Longfellow and the new elementary school at Grimes were scheduled to open next year. Most additions and repairs on other school facilities are nearing completion.
George
Albano, longtime Principal at the nationally recognized
A lively question and answer session followed the panel discussion
by the public school speakers. The business community has joined forces
with the education community to provide a skilled work force for
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L to R: Dr. Phil Arbelino, Brenda Smith, Barry Jordan, George Albano
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Linda Rose, Fleetwood Realty
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Martin Rego, King Lithographers |
L to R: Peter M. Regalia, Valarie Smith, Joseph C. Jordano |
PRESS RELEASE
Mount
Memory Training Session
- June 21, 2004
Matthew
Goerke, a memory training specialist, shared techniques for developing
instant recall memory with Chamber members. He is regarded as one of
Matthew
asked the audience how many times had they been introduced to an
individual and a few minutes later, turned to that person and said “What
was your name again?” It’s embarrassing, frustrating and lessens your
credibility and confidence. “As you shake the person’s hand,” he
said, “slow down, clear your mind, focus and repeat the person’s
name.” This technique will help you achieve greater recall.
Business
is all about people and the mind is the most important tool we use when
doing business with people. The brain is like a file cabinet – all the
important information is there. We have to learn to organize the data so
that we can recall it in a timely manner.
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PRESS RELEASE
Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce
Hosts
Real Estate Forum
May 11, 2004
One hundred prominent business leaders from
Mount Vernon attended a luncheon on Tuesday, May 11th to
discuss the real estate boom in the city of Mount Vernon.
Houlihan Lawrence Real Estate Center was the
Corporate Sponsor for this informative event. Patricia Rochford, manager
of the Mount Vernon office, spoke about the upward trend in the
residential real estate market in Mount Vernon. She also provided
statistical reports of home sales over the past three years.
Ted D’Amore, well-known architect and
Chamber board member, was the moderator for the real estate panel
discussion. D’Amore Design Studio was the architect for the superb Star
Canyon Steakhouse where the luncheon was held.
Mayor Ernest D. Davis addressed the business
leaders and applauded them for their confidence, commitment and investment
in the city of Mount Vernon.
Gerrie Post, Commissioner of Planning and Urban Development for the
City of Mount Vernon, talked about the success of the Empire Zone since
the city received the designation in June 2002. New businesses have moved
into Mount Vernon while other companies have expanded their operations,
made capital investments, or hired new employees. Over 160 businesses have
been certified in the Empire Zone and almost 100 additional applications
are being processed. These companies will receive tax reductions and
business credits that allow them to reinvest those dollars.
Shirley Moore of Century 21 talked about the
reasons for the real estate boom in Mount Vernon. She felt that buyers get
more house for their money in Mount Vernon. She also mentioned the
strategic location of Mount Vernon to New York City and its accessibility
by rail, bus or car. The Century 21 Try Us Realty principals and brokers
were well represented at the meeting.
Peter Gaito, architect and developer, showed
renderings of projects that he completed in Mount Vernon. He also
displayed a sketch of an upscale condo development in Fleetwood with units
to be sold in the $300,000 range.
John Goad of Goad Realty was very
knowledgeable about the commercial real estate market in Mount Vernon. He
gave examples of buildings that sold today for one price and resold within
a few months for 30% more. He felt that the Empire Zone benefits and the
vision of the Davis administration have made property in the city a very
desirable commodity.
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PRESS RELEASE
Mount Vernon, New York – May 16, 2004
Art
Exhibition at the Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce
The Mount
Vernon Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce an exhibition of art
entitled “Tomorrow’s Artists” by talented students from Mount Vernon
High School.
Ten pieces of
work are on display at the Chamber headquarters, 22 West First Street,
Suite 210 ( Chase Bank building), Mount Vernon, NY
from May 16, 2004 – August 31, 2004.
The young artists were inspired by various poems to create a visual
interpretation of what the poetry meant to them. The names of the
participating artists are: Alissa Gordon, Lex Prendergast, Michael Randolph, Kamela Spencer,
LeTanya Stubbs, Simona Torregrossa, Tariel Turner, Toccara Turner, Drenae
Webber, and Joven Weir.
You may visit
the chamber offices during the hours of
9am to 3pm from Monday to Friday to view this superb selection of
art by “Tomorrow’s Artists”.
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PRESS RELEASE
Mount Vernon, New York – April 15, 2004
SCORE Visits Mount Vernon Chamber Of Commerce
On Thursday April 15, 2004, representatives from four prominent organizations discussed the services and products available to members of the Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce.
The program started with a presentation by Gerry Gutterman and Charles Auerbach from SCORE. They described various workshops that are available to business owners to market their products, write business plans or obtain loans. Appointments may be set up at the Chamber headquarters, SCORE office in White Plains, or at the business site itself.
Next, Cindy Briotte of Ricoh Business Systems showed Chamber members the latest products and software systems from Ricoh. Then, Oriana DeRose and Mike Moran explained how Gevity human resource management can save the business owner both time and money. Lastly, US Alliance Federal Credit Union’s spokesman, Emerson Brown, described the many benefits of membership for employers as well as benefits for employees.
Martin Rego of King Lithographers, Special Events Chairperson, announced the calendar of upcoming Chamber events for 2004. He distributed invitations to the Real Estate Forum to be held May 11, 2004 at the Star Canyon Steakhouse, 42 West Broad Street in Mount Vernon.
For more information about membership or programs at the Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce, contact Cloey Sepe at (914) 667-7500.
Gerry Gutterman (seated) and Charles Auerbach, S.C.O.R.E. |
Cindy Briotte, Ricoh Business Systems
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Oriana DeRose, Gevity |
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PRESS RELEASE
March 16, 2004 – Mount Vernon, New York
Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce hosts
“Meet the Commissioners” Breakfast
Over 70 business leaders from the Mount Vernon community attended a Networking Breakfast at the Wartburg Conference Center on March 16, 2004. JP Morgan Chase was the Corporate Sponsor for this important event.
Martin Rego of King Lithographers, Event Chairperson, introduced John Sullivan of JP Morgan Chase. Mr. Sullivan spoke to the audience about the bank’s long-term commitment to Mount Vernon and offered special banking incentives for the business community.
Mr. Rego then turned the microphone over to Mayor Ernest D. Davis who introduced all the commissioners. Gerrie Post, Planning Commissioner; James Finch, DPW Commissioner; Ralph Tedesco, Building Commissioner; Yuhanna Edwards, Recreation Commissioner; Thomas Terry, Management Services Commissioner; Nicholas Cicchetti, Fire Commissioner; and Bernice Kennedy, Police Commissioner were in attendance. Also present were Frank Fraley, Chief of Staff for Mayor Davis; Ann Tucker, Consultant for the City of Mount Vernon; Lisa Copeland, City Clerk; Helen Blackwood, Corporation Counsel; Diane Collins, Deputy Comptroller; and Stephanie Vanderpool, Deputy Assessor. Each commissioner gave a synopsis of his department’s duties and responsibilities. The presentations were followed by a lively question and answer period.
The role of the Chamber of Commerce is to promote the business interests of its members and to support the betterment of the Mount Vernon community. For more information about the organization or to attend future events, please check "Meeting Notices" or contact Cloey Sepe at 667-7500.
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PRESS RELEASE
Mount Vernon, New York – February 23, 2004
Art Exhibition by Gerda Roze at the Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce
The Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce an Art Exhibition by distinguished local artist, Gerda Roze. Several pieces of her work are on display at Chamber headquarters, 22 West First Street, Suite 210, (Chase Bank Building) from February 23, 2004 to April 30, 2004.
Mount Vernon artist, Gerda Roze, was born in Riga, Latvia and came to the United States in 1950. A painter, printmaker and constructionist, she graduated from Columbia University and studied art at NYU, Art Students League and Chelsea College of Art in London, England. Her works have been widely exhibited since the early 1970s, including nine solo shows. Many of her paintings are represented in corporate and private collections in the U.S. and abroad.
You may visit the Chamber during the hours of 9am to 3pm from Monday through Friday to view this superb selection of art by Gerda Rose.
