Table of Contents
Cover Story:
Taking Rockland’s Pulse
When it comes to healthcare, the prognosis is good for Rockland County
Feature Story:
Trends In Senior Living
From home health care to hospice care, assisted living to nursing homes, find out what's right for you
RBD Round-Up:
RBD's First Annual Small Business Awards
We’re looking for you! Find out more about our new awards program—and how to nominate a small business
DEPARTMENTS:
Economic Round-Up
• The Smart Investor
How should you manage your retirement?
Retail Round-Up
• The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Retailers expect respectable sales as shoppers head into the holidays
Business Round-Up
• Things You Should Know
The County hires a new health commissioner, Wyeth celebrates the century mark
• Marketing By Design
The fine art of advertising
• Rockland Newsmakers
Ask The Expert
• Limited Liability and Company Retirement Plans
Dedicated Section:
Rockland Business Association:
The President’s Desk
It’s Been A Very Good Year...and It Ain’t Over Yet
Marking a Milestone
The Old 76 House in Tappan becomes
the RBA’s 1,000th member.
RBA Happenings
• Committee and Council Info
• Calendar of Events
• New Members
Publishing Information
Rockland Business Digest, LLC
Co-Publishers:
Ken Mahoney & Steven Powell
For complete publishing information, please click here.
Calendar
of Events
Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007
Building Enrichment Network
6:30 pm
Comfort Inn & Suites (Continental Caterers)
425 East Route 59,
Nanuet, NY
$23 for Dinner – Pay at Door
RSVP Required
Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007
Networking With Breakfast
7:45 – 9:30 am
Holiday Inn Orangeburg
329 Route 303,
Orangeburg, NY
Sponsor: Liberty Mutual Group
Members $20 (after deadline $25); Non-Members $35
Friday, Dec. 7, 2007
Hospitality/Tourism Alliance
8:45 – 10:30 am
Holocaust Museum &
Study Center
17 S. Madison Avenue,
Spring Valley, NY
No Charge - RSVP Required
Monday, Dec. 10, 2007
Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
IONA College
Two Blue Hill Plaza,
Pearl River, NY
Concourse Level,
Near Escalator
No Charge - RSVP Required
Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007
General Membership Breakfast
8:00 am – 9:45 am
Holiday Inn Hotel & Conference Center
3 Executive Blvd.,
Suffern, NY
Sponsor: Good Samaritan Hospital
Speaker: Jay Gallagher, Bureau Chief for The
Journal News
Topic: Albany Insights
Members $27 in advance
$32 at the door
Non-members $45
RSVP Required
Monday, Dec. 17, 2007
Business After Hours
Roast Al Samuels for Charity
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Holiday Inn Hotel & Conference Center
3 Executive Blvd.,
Suffern, NY
Members $15
Non-Members $30
RSVP Required
Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2007
Women’s Forum
3:00 – 5:00 pm
Dominican College, Hennessy Cente
495 Western Hwy.,
Blauvelt, NY
Topic: 2008 Planning Session & Holiday Grab Bag
($10 Value)
No Charge - RSVP Required
Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007
Small Business Council
8:00 am – 9:30 am
IONA College
Two Blue Hill Plaza,
Pearl River, NY
Concourse Level,
Near Escalator
No Charge - RSVP Required
