Think Dutchess Alliance for Business

06/05/2026

TODAY is the last day to nominate your favorite business or organization for a 2026 Business Excellence Award!

We'll be amplifying the businesses making a splash in Dutchess County this fall, and we want to hear from you. Learn more about the BEAs and submit your nomination here:

If you know a business, organization or entrepreneur that has helped make Dutchess County a better place to live and work, we want to hear from you

06/04/2026

The Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council has a great slate of events this summer to learn more about the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) process that you won't want to miss!

The CFA is New York State’s streamlined, one-stop application for businesses, nonprofits, and municipalities to apply for a wide range of state economic development funding opportunities through a single portal. If you want to understand how to unlock funding for your business or project faster, these sessions are for you.

Register for their virtual information sessions here:

See the resources available through the Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council including articles, public meetings and more.

06/03/2026

¡Atención, emprendedores hispanohablantes del Valle del Hudson!

Únase a WEDC el 4 de junio de 6:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m. en las oficinas de Think Dutchess en Poughkeepsie para una oportunidad única de reunirse con cuatro expertas - especializadas en asuntos legales, marketing, impuestos y crédito/préstamos - cada una ofreciendo 10 minutos de orientación personalizada para ayudarle a hacer crecer su negocio.

Este evento es gratuito, pero los espacios son limitados. Regístrese hoy mismo antes de que se llenen los cupos:

En un formato de rotación, tendrás una sesión privada de 10 minutos con cada experta — conversaciones individuales, completamente en español.

06/02/2026

Have you submitted your nomination for a business or organization making an impact in Dutchess County? The 2026 Business Excellence Awards nomination deadline is THIS FRIDAY, June 5th, and we can't wait to recognize the leaders making a difference in our community.

Nominate a business of any kind or size today:

For over 25 years, Think Dutchess has been honoring the people, places and businesses that demonstrate a commitment to the advancement of the Dutchess County business community and economic vitality of our region. This year, we will be accepting nominations in an open category format. Dutchess Count...

06/01/2026

Meet Beth George, founder and owner of Bagel-ish and BYOBBAGELS.COM! Born out of a need for a gut-friendly bagel for her son, Beth has grown a business empire that touches 23 states and 13 countries around the world. From helping others kick start their own bagel business to operating her own bagel shop right here in Dutchess County, Beth is a true leader in our business community, empowering others in all parts of her work.

You can read our latest Q&A with Beth to learn more behind her businesses here:

Bagels are more than just a food in New York, they are an iconic symbol, a perfected craft, and for Beth George, a lifelong calling. As the Founder and Owner of Bagel-ish in Beacon and BYOB BAGELS, Beth has transformed a personal mission into a global movement for cleaner ingredients, better busines...

05/29/2026

New York lawmakers passed the state budget this week which includes key pro-business priorities. Our CEO & Executive Director, Robin Mack, shared her perspective:

"Businesses make location decisions based on one question: is it worth the fight? For too long in New York, the honest answer has been complicated. Regulatory friction, slow permitting, and a public sector that hasn't evolved to assist at the speed of business have all been part of that equation. We have felt it here in Dutchess County. The budget makes an earnest effort to address that directly. SEQRA reform, a genuine push toward modernized governmental operations overall, and improved agency coordination (local, county and state) for accessibility to current data are signals that the state is ready to partner. We welcome that shift. Think Dutchess will keep doing our part to make Dutchess County the place businesses choose first."

Learn more:

28May2026   State Budget Agreement Reflects Key Pro-Business Blueprint Priorities, Delivering Meaningful Steps Toward Affordability and Competitiveness Recently Enacted Budget Includes Several Recommendations from ‘Blueprint for New York – Creating a Roadmap for Change’ Following Months of Ad...

05/29/2026

Think Dutchess Alliance for Business, on behalf of the Dutchess County Industrial Development Agency (DCIDA) and the Dutchess County Local Development Corporation (DCLDC), is seeking qualified certified public accounting firms to perform stand-alone audits for each agency for fiscal years ending December 31, 2026, 2027 and 2028. Submissions are now being accepted. Review the Request for Proposal and prior year audits by clicking the links below.

📅 Proposal deadline: June 30, 2026
📧 Submit to: [email protected]
🔍 Review the Request for Proposal here: https://bit.ly/4dTPdm4
🔍 Review the 2025 audit for DCIDA here: https://bit.ly/42Y9CBt
🔍 Review the 2025 audit for DCLDC here: https://bit.ly/4dRmvlS

Think Dutchess Alliance for Business is a small nonprofit agency with big goals to support existing and new businesses in Dutchess County.

05/28/2026

Mark your calendar! A great FREE resource for nonprofits is coming up next week on June 4th at 3:30pm ET.

The office of U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand invites representatives from New York's nonprofits to learn more about the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, followed by a moderated Q&A session. Any nonprofit looking to elevate their physical and other security-related activities should attend.

You may register in advance for the webinar HERE: https://bit.ly/4dPlevB

05/27/2026

Do you know a business that's raising the bar in our region? Celebrate their impact by nominating them for the 2026 Business Excellence Awards!

Help us spotlight the innovators, small businesses, and community members who make our region thrive and shape our local economy. Nominations close June 5, learn more here: https://bit.ly/4dJen6M

If you know a business, organization or entrepreneur that has helped make Dutchess County a better place to live and work, we want to hear from you

05/20/2026

Are you a food innovation entrepreneur looking for the right place to grow your company?

Consider the Hudson Valley Food Innovation Hub! Located in Bellefield Village in Hyde Park, this 120,000 SF commercial concept is designed with food-grade infrastructure and the capability to meet FDA and USDA standards. Dutchess County offers an ideal home for R&D and food innovation companies at every stage. With proximity to New York City, a robust higher education ecosystem, access to state and local resources, and a business community that actively supports growth, the infrastructure you need to build and scale is here.

Check out this video from Bellefield At Historic Hyde Park to learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orphz1gj7jI.

To learn more about this opportunity and how Dutchess County can become your food innovation hub, reach out to our Director of Business Attraction, Philip Scarano III, at [email protected].

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