Mid-Hudson Works Attends Business Excellence Awards as Recipient in Lieu of Annual Open House

Mid-Hudson Works (MHW) is making a guest appearance this year at the prestigious 2024 Business Excellence Awards hosted by Think Dutchess Alliance for Business on October 24th at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA). This marks a shift from their usual Annual Open House, a significant event for the organization, as they will attend the award ceremony in its place.?

The Nonprofit of The Year award, granted to MHW, highlights over 75 years of service, providing workforce development for veterans, individuals with disabilities, and those re-entering the workforce. In addition, MHW helps small businesses grow by providing services like fulfillment, kitting, storage and more. Mid-HudsonWorks embraces the opportunity to accept this award and honor their commitment to society.

Why is this event important to Mid-Hudson Works??

Mid-Hudson Works helps individuals prepare for a career while fostering a sense of belonging through the organization’s familial environment. The nonprofit has seemingly been able to combine its workforce development and training opportunities with its selfless services for business clients. This Nonprofit of the Year award is representative of the Hudson Valley’s recognition and support for philanthropic organizations like MHW. The awards event emphasizes the profound impact that MHW has had on the people and organizations at hand. Mid-Hudson Works is incredibly grateful for this award and for the encouragement to keep doing good work for the communities of the Hudson Valley.????

What will Mid-Hudson Works be doing at the event??

This awards ceremony will take the place of Mid-Hudson Works’ annual open house. During this esteemed event, Executive Director, Laura Kiesbye, and Director of Business Development, Ron Ferris, will be speaking in honor of receiving this award. They will highlight the importance of their work as a non-profit and how their organization has earned this recognition through their creative programs, partnerships with businesses in the Hudson Valley, and dedication to their mission. ?The awards will additionally give Mid-Hudson Works the opportunity to collaborate and connect with other community organizations, encouraging new partnerships among other Hudson Valley nonprofits. These strong relationships built within the area have been integral to the success of Mid-Hudson Works thus far and will be something they continue to value.

Who is Mid-Hudson Works??

Mid-Hudson works focuses on social good and community development here in Poughkeepsie as a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Its unique multifaceted structure extends to helping not just these individuals, but businesses throughout the Hudson Valley and beyond. The organization’s sincerity drives their passion for helping the community in any way possible. Mid-Hudson Works is a workforce development organization that has been providing training and employment opportunities to underserved veterans and individuals with disabilities since 1948. The organization currently operates North River Roasters, a community-centered coffee roastery, with a mission to create sustainable jobs concentrated on their certified organic and fair-trade coffee, while contributing to the local economy here in the Hudson Valley.?

For more information about the 2024 Business Excellence Awards: https://www.thinkdutchess.com/blog/2024/09/04/think-dutchess-news/think-dutchess-alliance-for-business-announces-2024-business-excellence-awards-winners/

For more information about Mid-Hudson Works: https://midhudsonworks.org