Chamber Foundation Awards Scholarships at Contact Breakfast

From the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce:

Future leaders of our community will be recognized during the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Contact Breakfast on Wednesday, June 15 from 7:30-9 a.m. at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel and Conference Center.

Local students, both high school seniors and young adults, take center stage as The Chamber Foundation, Inc., the nonprofit educational organization of the Chamber, proudly presents nearly $50,000 in scholarships to those looking to further their education in the Hudson Valley and beyond. Rhinebeck Bank sponsors this special breakfast.

The Chamber Foundation offers scholarships in a variety of disciplines including music, journalism, the culinary arts, manufacturing and trade, and more. For complete information about The Foundation and their annual scholarship offerings, visit here.

Breakfast tickets cost $25 for Chamber members with advance purchase or are $30 at the door. Non-members can attend for $35. Call (845) 454-1700 ext. 1000 or visit here.

Founded in 1907, the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce is committed to the growth and development of local businesses and the economy. For more information about Chamber happenings, the complete events calendar, or to find out how we might best serve as an advocate for you and your business, please visit here.

The Chamber Foundation, Inc., was established in 2002 to promote education and training programs for local youth and professionals with the goal of enhancing the Hudson Valley region’s future of economic growth. Its mission is to provide educational opportunities for youth and the workforce, to build and strengthen personal and business capacity, develop leadership skills and foster a commitment to community service. For more information, visit here.