The PCBC also unveils a new look and improved form and function with a redesigned logo and website to better serve the business community as an engaged up-to-date resource.

New Board Members

Michael Bucci is a financial planner with Ameriprise Financial Services. He also served as CEO of the Mahopac-Carmel Chamber of Commerce from 2013 to 2016. Mike and his family have been mainstays in the business community for decades and his father and brothers continue to operate Bucci’s Deli in Mahopac. 

Nick D’Andrea is the assistant general manager at Park Ford of Mahopac. 

“As a new board member of the Putnam County Business Council, I intend to grow our business member base and reinforce the importance of mutual support among our local businesses.”

John Kraus is a senior vice president of Tompkins Mahopac Bank. John was, until recently, the senior commercial loan officer of Tompkins Mahopac Bank before being appointed program administrator of Commercial Lender Development for all four Tompkins affiliate banks, and executive director of the bank’s Business Development Board. 

“As a commercial banker active in Putnam County for the past 29 years, I have significant experience working with business owners across many industries. My purpose is to share and apply my knowledge and understanding of key issues critical to the local business community to promote economic development and business advocacy in Putnam County.”

Putnam County Business Council Gets a Makeover

“In addition to bringing new talent to our board, we have been evolving the image and brand of the PCBC for some time now,” said Jennifer Maher, chairwoman, PCBC. “Last year, we changed our name from Putnam County Chamber of Commerce to the Putnam County Business Council as a way to better define our role as a resource and advocate for county-based businesses. Now, we have completed our rebranding with a new logo and website that more aptly represents the spirit of our mission.”

The new website may be accessed at putnamcountybusinesscouncil.com. Local businesses are encouraged to visit the site for updates on policy, legislation, advocacy, resources, and networking events. The site currently features a COVID-19 Business Prep article, including links to disaster relief options through the SBA.