Presenters

John Bassler

Dr. John Bassler is a marketing expert and professor at SUNY New Paltz, but his passion is the proper launching of new products or services.

Paul Campanella

Paul is an excellent workshop presenter overflowing with tried & true ideas about how to plan your business without having to labor over writing a business plan. "It's in the planning, not the plan" is sure to get you ready to take strides towards bringing your business past any plateau.

Richard Cass

Long-time expert in asset management, Richard Cass will conduct an investment workshop.

Paul Ellis

Community arts activist, radio show host, and long-time producer of shows and events both big and small, Paul Ellis will give tips for why sponsoring events is good for business.

Kendal Henry

Kendal Henry the Director of Culture and Economic Development for the City of Newburgh, NY. He's also a public art and urban design consultant, artist and curator living in New York City and works on a variety of public art projects, programs and policies in the US, Europe, Russia, Asia, Central Asia and Australia.

Joe Hoffman

Joe, facilitator of the morning panel, is currently in charge of the Orange County Entrepreneurial Assistance Program, a BOCES contract with Quade Consulting.

Criss Ittermann

If you network in Orange or Sullivan Counties you may have heard Criss shout "Liberate Your Website". If not, come to Criss' workshops on improving website content and planning for your website. If you optimize your website for humans, search engines are sure to follow.

Reif Kanan

Reif stands out as an accomplished educator and has assembled CEO think-tanks under Vistage International. His afternoon keynote Lonely at the Top is sure to help educate the heads of our businesses and bring renewed energy and vitality as well as inspire a new outlook on our professional future.

James Kimple

Dr. Jim Kimple, accomplished national speaker and Educational Psychologist, will be touting the benefits of effective coaching and why you need a coach.

Mindy Kole

Mindy puts 25 years of marketing experience to work for your company in her marketing seminar to give you tools like the big guys use.

Debbie Kwiatowski

Debbie has an extensive background in print media in a variety of formats.

Bill Latta

Panelist Mr. Latta has over 35 years of experience in the military, and currently works at West Point.

John Lonczak

Product and brand development expert John Lonczak will divulge 10 strategies for making a terrific brand in his workshop.

Frank Lowell

Frank's eclectic background as a Programmer and Systems Analyst, Operations Manager and Radio Host has prepared him well for the task of being our MC for this Event. The MC isn't just a face and voice at a microphone, their job is really about keeping things moving on schedule, solving problems on the fly without anyone being aware and maintaining the tone for the event.

Cynthia Marsh-Croll

Cynthia Marsh-Croll is a professional organizer with sixteen years experience in a corporate, small business, retail and non-profit setting. Croll Organizing, LLC helps home based, small businesses and employees be more effective so they can focus on their clients and their family. Cynthia is a dynamite public speaker with keen insights into scheduling, organizing and routines. Don't miss her workshop on efficiently using time so you can be more effective in making money.

Les Neumann

Managing Director at the Hudson Valley Center for Innovation, Les Neumann has a unique perspective on local technology businesses. Join Les for his discussion of Tech in the Valley and see why we rival Silicon Valley.

Walter Pawlowski

Occupations has a direct role in working closely with businesses and providing services to businesses in the area. Walter has been a part of the organization as their VP of Industrial Operations for 25 years, and works closely with businesses

Debra Pearlman

Debra Pearlman takes decades of sales, sales management, team buiding and training expertise and packaged it 'to go'. Debra will help move your sales to a new level in her Sales Boot Camp!

Thomas Phillips, Sr.

Executive Director of the Hudson Valley Technical Development Center, Thomas Phillips Sr. will be on the morning panel.

Susan Quade

Many corporations have difficulty with downsizing and employee retention, so Susan concentrates on improving retention, utilizing human capital effectively, and helping employers screen for perfect job candidates. Susan will be tackling these topics in her presentations. Attend her workshops to save money and time by honing your staff into a well-oiled-machine.

Paul Rafanello

Paul is a sought-after speaker in the local area, avid local business networker and leader, and is highly regarded for his uncanny ability to remember names and faces.

Al Randzin

Al represents the Mid-Hudson Small Business Development Center on the morning panel.

Melanie Richards

Melanie is becoming widely known for her unwavering enthusiasm and her energetic networking in the region. Don't miss her tips on how to build a business network that pros will envy.

Jim Sandler

Jim developed experience in marketing and change management into expertise in business positioning. Jim's workshop encourages you to sell yourself as part of your unique positioning in the marketplace.

Stanley Schutzman

Stan Schutzman is an excellent lawyer knowledgeable in business entity law. In his workshop, Stan will give a lawyers perspective on business entities.

Ron Stonitsch

Ron Stonitsch, from the New York State Department of Labor, joins us on the Reflections on Change panel in the morning as an expert on employer services and human resources in the Hudson Valley.

Skip Weisman

The ability to focus is key in achieving powerful results in any industry, and Skip brings his expertise to executive teams and the Business Edge conference to help us focus on becoming tomorrow's great leaders.