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MISSION
To provide a user-friendly community resource, with details on information
not easily found anywhere else, based on the requests of parents and community
members.
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SERVICES
OFFERED
TheCommunityGuide.net offers a multi-media approach to disseminating and
networking information about businesses, services and resources, to community
members. Opportunities include:
• Inclusion
of information on this website.
• Networking opportunities through postings on our E-newsletters
(Networking with TheCommunityGuide.net), which are disseminated (currently
weekly) to hundreds of individuals and businesses.
• When available, inclusion of information in the corresponding
print edition.
• Sponsorship Opportunities
• Personalized print publications (with your information on
cover pages), which include our researched and verified information, along with
your personal information/editorial that would be helpful for your clients and
prospects. Gives you the edge in customer service in a big way! Excellent
for Realty offices and other groups.
Ask for details on all of these opportunities. Contact Gail, 679-0569, info@firstcx.com.
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TESTIMONIALS
Here's what people are saying about TheCommunityGuide.net
"I value the wealth
of community-oriented information Gail Kandel provides on
THECOMMUNITYGUIDE.NET. The guide makes it
easier to know what resources are available throughout
the small communities that make up our region. I
find information that I don't find other places. Thank
you, TheCommunityGuide!"
Babs Moley, Owner,
River Rock Health Spa, Woodstock
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The value of a print publication, or
web site can be judged by the quality of their information.
The Community Guide in print and on-line holds an important
role in the community, bringing valuable
information to its readers that would otherwise be difficult
to access. One of the things that binds a community is
shared information and that is exactly what the Guide speaks
to. As an informational resource, the Guide is unsurpassed.
It is and will continue to be a privilege to be an advertiser.
Judy Lewis
HudsonValleyWeddings.com
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Dear Community Guide Readers,
I am so happy for the opportunity to applaud Gail's efforts.
My hypnosis workshops have consistently appeared in The Community Guide e-newsletters
intact; My name spelled correctly, my phone number, email and web addresses
all there! If you have had any experience with events calendars, you can
appreciate this phenomenon.
I am always running into people who tell me they saw my listings in this
e-letter. People actually remember that they saw the events listed here!
- Gail, you are doing a great job.
Sincerely,
Frayda Kafka cht
www.CallTheHypnotist.com
info@CallTheHypnotist.com
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At
various times, I've posted several items in Networking with
the Community Guide
E-Newsletter
and have always received an excellent response. Thanks, Gail
Kandel.
Sue
Story, owner ClutterBusters
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HISTORY
First Connections, Inc., also initially
known as The Welcome Connection, was
originally established in 1999 as the area's premier
welcoming service for new residents of northern
Ulster County.
At that time, our resource guide was published
to assist new residents with information about
the area. Approximately 700 guides were
produced annually and distributed primarily through
closings at real estate offices, apartment complexes
and mortgage companies.
Many newcomers (especially parents) called to
inquire about other services and resources available.
It soon became apparent that a comprehensive resource
of schools, lessons & instructions, birthday
parties, community information, etc. would be
very helpful to the community at large.
The
publication has evolved over the years, to reflect
the needs of the community. In 2003, the
first print edition of the Community &
Family Guide was published and thousands
of guides were distributed throughout all
of Ulster County. In 2004, the resource
simply became known as... The Community Guide, and
in 2006 the website name - TheCommunityGuide.net
- became the primary title for the print
guide, and is now used in all current marketing
efforts.
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PUBLISHER and
FOUNDER
GAIL KANDEL
As a
young adult living and working within the hustle and bustle
of NYC, Gail Kandel enjoyed coming up to the Catskill region
to relax, experience the beauty of the area, and breathe! She
and her husband had the opportunity to move to Ulster County
in 1982. Gail later founded The Welcome Connection which
helped to welcome other new residents to the community. After
many inquiries about the community, she founded and became
President of First Connections, Inc. which now publishes TheCommunityGuide.net,
a unique resource for all community members to enjoy. Gail
and hubby now live in West Hurley, and are the proud parents
of 3 fabulous kids.
679-0569 info@firstcx.com
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ARTWORK
IN THE PRINT EDITIONS
SUMMER/FALL
2006 PRINT EDITION,
ARTWORK
ON THE FRONT COVER, and ILLUSTRATIONS WITHIN INTERIOR PAGES:
ANN MALAVET
The front cover displays
Ann's interpretation of Ulster County's community. The
original illustration is rendered in acrylic.
Also included within the print
guide are three scratchboard illustrations,
created specifically for The Community Guide.
Ann Malavet is an emerging
artist and enjoys many forms of artistic media. Look for the
latest in Ann's work online at www.annmalavet.com.
She can
be contacted at ann@annmalavet.com or
(917) 701-9848.
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2004
AND 2005 PRINT EDITIONS,
ARTWORK ON THE FRONT COVER, and ILLUSTRATIONS WITHIN INTERIOR PAGES:
STACIE FLINT
Stacie is a recognized artist
of expressionist oil and giclee prints. Her
unique narratives depict humorous, vibrantly colorful,
everyday life.
The front cover othe 2004 print issue displays a detail of "Yoo-Hoo",
from Stacie Flint's original oil painting. Also included within the print
guide are four whimsical line illustrations, created specifically for The
Community Guide.
The front cover of the 2005 issue displays a detail of "Dog Watch",
from Stacie Flint's original oil painting. Also included within the print
guide are four whimsical line illustrations, created specifically for The
Community Guide.
Additionally, look for Stacie Flint's work in local galleries, as well as
her illustrations in the children's book, "Ten Pigs Fiddling",
written by Ron Atlas, published by Amberwood Press.
Please contact Stacie to purchase or commission, 255-2505 www.StacieFlint.com
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WEBSITE
DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
MAYA BRANMAN DESIGN
Maya
Branman brings her expertise to designing this site.
657-2246 www.mayabranmandesign.com
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DISCLAIMER
Please note that while we appreciate the patronage of the Advertisers, and
we encourage you to support their businesses, we would like all recipients to
know that these supporters, and all listed on these pages, are independent businesses
and we cannot assume any responsibility for their goods or services rendered.
We urge you to perform your own due diligence before transacting any business
with any of them or relying on any of their expertise. In addition, while every
effort has been made to assure the accuracy and dependability of all materials
on the website and in the printed Guide, it is expressly limited by and subject
to errors, omissions and changes. No representations or warranties are intended
herein. The liability of this publication is hereby limited and users hereby
assume all normal risks.
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