Kirby Hill Farm and Spins Bowl New York Open Doors to Dutchess County Chamber of Commerce’s Youth Leadership Program

 

Kirby Hill Farm and Spins Bowl New York Open Doors

to Dutchess County Chamber of Commerce’s Youth Leadership Program

Poughkeepsie/Pawling, N.Y. (June 24, 2016) ­– Kirby Hill Farm and Spins Bowl New York recently participated in The Youth Leadership Tour of Dutchess County Day 2016. The event, which was conducted by The Chamber Foundation, Inc.’s Youth Leadership Program and Dutchess Tourism Inc., invited students to visit local businesses in an effort to help them become more aware of and involved in what’s happening in their very own community.

As we prepare our local youth for success, it’s essential that we instill in them the importance of community involvement. The Youth Leadership Program does exactly that. Not only have they made it their mission to equip students in the area with the academic, social and life skills they’ll need to succeed as leaders, but they also continue to stress the importance of community in that success. The program immerses high school sophomores and juniors into a collaborative environment which both challenges them and prepares them for college and much of what comes after. Perhaps what’s most important to the program is real world experience.

“Dutchess Tourism is pleased to arrange the day tour for The Chamber Foundation’s Youth Leadership Program. This tour gives them a better understanding of the huge economic impact tourism has in Dutchess and showcases many of our agritourism and tourism leaders,” said Lydia Higginson, Vice President, Dutchess Tourism Inc. “Kirby Hill, Spins Bowl and their other attractions are just some of Diamond Properties stellar sites in Dutchess. The tour offers insight into a wide variety of tourism related careers. Tourism is big business in Dutchess, employing almost 10,000 people, with 4.3 million visitors who spend 508 million.”

Throughout the Youth Leadership Tour of Dutchess County Day, the hopeful local leaders of tomorrow were welcomed to take tours and see what a normal day at these Dutchess County businesses looks like. Kirby Hill Farm in Pawling was one of the stops on the trip. While there, they got to see what this truly unique and special equestrian center has to offer. The students were able to tour the facilities where horses are housed and trained, as well as learn about the many events and activities held there, including recreational riding and personalized lessons.

“We were so glad to participate in this day and help educate students on the farm’s operations and animal care. We hope they enjoyed their time at the farm as much as we enjoyed sharing what we do on a daily basis,” Paul Kuhn, General Manager, Kirby Hill Farm said.

To close out the day, the group spent time checking out the bowling alley and arcade center at the new-and-improved 50,000-square-foot Spins Bowl facility in Poughkeepsie. Once the tour was complete, Spins Bowls treated all students to a $5 arcade gift card.

“We were thrilled to be able to show our recently refurbished facility and give these children a chance to understand the business. This was a great opportunity to make learning fun and we hope the students were able to take something special away from the day,” said Corrado Ilardi, General Manager, Spins Bowl, NY.

Other stops on the tour included the Robotics Lab at Dutchess Community College Poughkeepsie, McEnroe Organic Farm, and Crown Maple.

“The Chamber Foundation is proud to partner with Dutchess Tourism for coordinating this unique day along with all of the locations that hosted our Youth Leadership students. Tourism plays a significant role in Dutchess County and by the end of the day, students understand its importance in our economy. We thank all the locations that made this day possible including, Dutchess Community College, McEnroe Organic Farm, Madava Farms – Home of Crown Maple, Kirby Hill Farm and Spins Bowl,” said Nicholas Shannon, Executive Director, The Chamber Foundation.

About Youth Leadership and The Chamber Foundation, Inc.


The Chamber Foundation’s Youth Leadership is an innovative, leadership development program designed to develop the academic, social and life skills of area high school sophomores and juniors and focuses on giving these students out of the classroom leadership experiences.  For more information and application, please visit http://www.chamberfdn.org/.

The Chamber Foundation, Inc., the fundraising arm of the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce, was established in 2002 to promote education and training programs for local youth and professionals with the goal of enhancing the Hudson Valley region’s future of economic growth. Its mission is to provide educational opportunities for youth and the workforce, to build and strengthen personal and business capacity, develop leadership skills and foster a commitment to community service.

About Diamond Hospitality Group


Diamond Hospitality Group is the hospitality and entertainment division of Diamond Properties, a commercial real estate investment and management company based in Mount Kisco, NY. Focused on delivery of unique, high-quality entertainment experiences for consumers and businesses, DHG includes Grand Prix New York Racing, Spins Bowl Entertainment Group, Kirby Hill Farm, and La Quinta Inn & Suites.  DHG also recently acquired the Charles Point marina complex in Peekskill, which will be renovated into an entertainment dining facility alongside the marina.

Grand Prix New York Racing (GPNY) is the only large indoor racing, social entertainment, and corporate event venue in the New York City-metro area. The 118,000-square-foot Mount Kisco facility offers a quarter-mile-long, state-of-the-art racetrack; Spins Bowl, a 19-lane bowling center and special events space; Fuel restaurant and bar; arcade, banquet facility, conference rooms, and more.

Spins Bowl Entertainment Group includes a growing portfolio of family entertainment centers.  There are currently four Spins Bowl locations, with two additional ones in development, and plans to add several additional locations to the growing chain in 2016.  Spins Bowl Poughkeepsie is the most recently renovated location, and features a 50,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility with 34 bowling lanes, including 8 VIP lanes, a 4,000-square-foot laser tag arena, a 4,000-square-foot redemption arcade, and a bar and lounge, and is the premier entertainment and private event venue in the Hudson Valley.

Kirby Hill Farm is a modern 5-star equestrian facility in Pawling, New York that provides horse enthusiasts with the finest boarding, training and recreational options, as well as being a beautiful wedding and special events location for intimate events and large formal affairs. It hosts a wide range of activities – including riding, clay shooting and off road vehicle training– to keep guests engaged and entertained.

Danbury La Quinta Inn & Suites, located in Danbury, CT, was awarded the 2015 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence and was also a recipient of the TripAdvisor Hall of Fame award which is given to hotels earning the Certificate of Excellence for five consecutive years. The hotel features amenities to meet every guest’s needs, including a 24-hour business center, seasonal outdoor salt water pool and Jacuzzi, 24-hour fitness room, a 24-hour guest laundry, and meeting facilities that can accommodate up to 50 guests.
For more information on Diamond Hospitality Group, visit http://diamondproperties.com.

 

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The Youth Leadership Tour of Dutchess County Day at Spins Bowl NY in Poughkeepsie, NY

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The Youth Leadership Tour of Dutchess County Day at Kirby Hill Farm in Pawling, NY.

Author: Harlem Valley News