Chamber of Commerce to hold business networking blast

Orange County — The Orange County Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business Networking Blast from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 18, at the Southwinds Retirement Home at 70 Fulton St. in Middletown. Registration will begin at 4:45 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres will be served. Anywhere from 16 to 24 non-competing businesses will offer a short presentation on their business. Attendees will have the opportunity to make contacts and referrals. The event is sponsored by Walden Savings Bank. Reservations are $18 for chamber members; $36 for non-members. For information, call 567-6229, visit www.orangeny.com or write to maryjanek@orangeny.com.