2020 1st Edition: March 30 - April 3
Orange County Partnership Launches First Edition of
Resources & Results Online Newsletter

Dear Orange County Partnership Investors & Supporters:

I am excited to announce that the Orange County Partnership is launching its Resources and Results Online weekly electronic newsletter beginning today!

We will be focusing on real-time issues including business updates as it relates to the Coronavirus, the latest economic news in Orange County, the Hudson Valley and New York State, along with the latest trends that will impact key industries.

This newsletter will cover initiatives being taken by Orange County businesses to grow their own operations as well as their civic efforts geared to enhancing the county’s quality of life.

The Partnership is seeking editorial contributions from you, detailing your perspectives on key issues facing our business community. 

We hope you like the first edition of Resources and Results Online and welcome your feedback so that we can continue to provide you with timely information that will positively impact your bottom line.

As you creatively work in new ways, we stand with you and remain your most loyal advocate.


Very truly yours,

Maureen Halahan
President & CEO
Orange County Executive Requests IDA Launch Coronavirus Emergency Small Biz Loan Program
GOSHEN— Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus has requested the Orange County Industrial Development Agency (OCIDA) implement a program to offer much-needed loans to small businesses in Orange County impacted by the Novel Coronavirus. 

Orange County Executive, Steve Neuhaus arranged and unpacked a tractor-trailer of food to be delivered to the Encounter Church in Rock Tavern during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Construction crews working on the Route 17 overpass that will connect to LEGOLAND - New York Resort.
Photo Credit: Robert G. Breese - Times Herald-Record
Gov. Orders All Non-Essential Construction Shut Down; LEGOLAND New York's Road, Bridge Work to Continue
NEW YORK— At a press briefing at the Javits Center in New York City on March 27, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo modified an earlier executive order and mandated all non-essential construction work across the state to shut down immediately.

Push for Expanded Route 17 Gaining Momentum
WALLKILL—Approximately 100 business and community leaders from Orange and Sullivan counties gathered recently to discuss current and future development in the region and the need to improve mobility on the heavily-traveled Route 17 that spans Orange and Sullivan counties.

Former New Windsor Supervisor George Green Passes Away at 76
NEW WINDSOR—The Orange County Partnership was saddened to hear of the passing of long-time civil servant, former Orange County Legislator Supervisor for the Town of New Windsor George Green.

As the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to impact our daily lives, we understand the importance of cleanliness and wanted to share some of the region's premier professional facility cleaning services.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc, numerous companies have stepped up to assist our community. We'd like to recognize and keep you apprised of private businesses that are creatively supporting our community during these challenging times.

Construction Contractors Association , Danskammer , Boyce Excavating and Focus Media were all instrumental in securing and donating to the emergency need of N-95 masks to protect medical workers from the Coronavirus.

Medline Industries , the nation’s largest privately-held healthcare manufacturer and distributor, has worked tirelessly with local hospitals and healthcare facilities to supply personal protective equipment (PPE) and has donated an abundance of supplies to the Town of Montgomery and Orange County.

Orange County Distillery was creative in turning a 55-gallon barrel of extremely high-proof spirits into hand sanitizer, which they gave out to Orange County residents for FREE.

Please help us recognize private-business leaders who are creatively contributing to the health and well-being of our community. Please share stories by emailing our Marketing Director, Sarah Brosnan to be included in next week's newsletter:


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in the worst of times.

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