Retailers take hit from wintry blitz By Sarah Bradshaw • Poughkeepsie Journal • December 20, 2008 Friday’s storm struck on a critical holiday shopping day, devastating sales that many stores were counting on. Frustrated by dollar-conscious consumers and soft December sales, the majority of merchants in New York state are unhappy with the sales activity…
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Music enlivens chamber event Choirs from local schools perform at annual Holiday Concert Breakfast By Greg Marano • Poughkeepsie Journal • December 19, 2008 In tough times, Beth Madsen considers her Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce membership a good investment. “It’s a great word-of-mouth source,” said Madsen, owner of Elizabeth Boutique in the Town…
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Holiday Gift Guide Hudson Valley Magazine December 2008
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