Category Archives: Government

7 Employee Engagement Tips

When it comes to engagement, don’t just look to your membership. Target your own employees, too. According to Gallup Poll last year, only 31.5 percent of U.S. employees reported feeling engaged in their jobs. Imagine the increase in productivity if you could inspire people and truly engage them at work. Here are seven employee engagement tips […]

Orange County Citizens Foundation and Times Herald-Record Hosting Election Debates

Sugar Loaf, New York – October 11, 2018 – The Orange County Citizens Foundation is partnering with the Times Herald-Record to host a series of political debates with candidates in some of the most highly watched state and national races. The public is invited to attend, or watch the debates live at https://www.facebook.com/OCcitizensfoundation or www.recordonline.com/livedebate. The 42nd Senate […]

5 Reasons Why State Advocacy Rocks

When people think of advocacy, they tend to think of efforts inside the Beltway. But if you want to get things done, you shouldn’t forget to include some action on the state level, say some experts. If you want proof, the 113th Congress passed 352 bills and resolutions, while the state legislatures passed more than […]

2018-19 NYS Budget includes $5 Million to widen Route 17

The Orange County Chamber of Commerce is happy to share that the recent passage of the 2018-2019 New York State Budget, includes $5 million to advance the environmental and design activities related to the construction of a third travel lane along the Route 17 corridor in Orange and Sullivan counties. We would like to express […]