TARA LATORRE
PRODUCER

Produced by - Whirligig Pictures

Director/Producer - Tara Latorre

Cinematographer - Robert Featherstone
Camera Operator - Steven Turco

Assistant Camera - Brea Kerzee, Dennis Brady
Production Assistant - James O'Connor, Lily Giannoni, Alex Thomas

For over 20 years, Think Dutchess Alliance for Business has hosted the Business Excellence Awards to honor the businesses and individuals whose innovation, creativity, and dedication fuel Dutchess County’s economic growth. The signature event attracts hundreds of influential business leaders from across the Hudson Valley, who gather to celebrate each year’s honorees.

This year’s awards will recognize the following six winners who exemplify the hard work, passion, and forward-thinking leadership that fuels our local workforce and strengthens the Dutchess County economy:

Grand Award: The Stefanopoulos Group

Community Impact Award: The Council of Industry

Legacy Business of the Year: Marshall+Sterling

Tastemaker of the Year: Hudson Valley Open Kitchen at Hudson River Housing

Nonprofit of the Year: Women's Enterprise Development Center

Small Business of the Year: JanCare Private Health Services

Think Dutchess is honored to recognize these businesses and organizations at this year’s awards celebration on October 30, 2025, at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY.