Orange County Chamber of Commerce: May Business for Breakfast Explores “How Film Supports Business in Orange County”
ORANGE COUNTY, NY — On May 8, 2025, the Orange County Chamber of Commerce welcomed business leaders, creatives, and community stakeholders to a sold-out Business for Breakfast event at the Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center, focused on the growing relationship between film production and local business development in Orange County.
The program, titled “How Film Supports Business in Orange County,” featured a moderated panel discussion exploring how various sectors are being impacted by increased film activity throughout the region.
Moderator
Summer Crockett Moore: Choice Films
Summer Crockett Moore: Choice Films
Panelists included:
Nora Martinez: OCNY Film
Matt Matossian: Diamond Grade Media
Pamela Resch: Pamela’s on the Hudson
Jim Zhang: Hope Theatre
Mark Coleman: Orange Ulster BOCES
Nora Martinez: OCNY Film
Matt Matossian: Diamond Grade Media
Pamela Resch: Pamela’s on the Hudson
Jim Zhang: Hope Theatre
Mark Coleman: Orange Ulster BOCES
The discussion emphasized practical ways local businesses can engage with the film industry.
Sponsors and Partners
The Chamber extends its sincere thanks to the event sponsors:
Mental Health Association in Orange County, Inc.
Diamond Grade Media
New York Stewart International Airport
RBT CPAs, LLP
LEGOLAND® New York Resort
The Chamber extends its sincere thanks to the event sponsors:
Mental Health Association in Orange County, Inc.
Diamond Grade Media
New York Stewart International Airport
RBT CPAs, LLP
LEGOLAND® New York Resort
Venue Host
Thank you to the Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center for generously hosting this event and providing a beautiful setting for thoughtful conversation and connection.
Thank you to the Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center for generously hosting this event and providing a beautiful setting for thoughtful conversation and connection.
Photography: Jeremy Landolfa
Owner – Visual Concepts Photography
Owner – Visual Concepts Photography
The Orange County Chamber of Commerce is the voice of business in Orange County. We host monthly events both in-person and virtual designed to inform, connect, and empower the regional business community.
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