LinkedIn Local ™  Hudson Valley
August 7th
Braintrust Breakthroughs:
Ideas. Advice. Action.

We’re back on Thursday, August 7 for our most powerful event yet — an evening designed to help you elevate your business, your brand, and your mindset with practical, real-world insight from the LinkedIn Local Hudson Valley Braintrust Board.

This exclusive roundtable takes place at the iconic Louis V. Gerstner, Jr. Center for Learning, where you’ll get actionable advice, honest Q&A, and high-level networking — all in one night.

Each Braintrust Board member will share their top success insight, followed by an open forum conversation where you can ask your questions and get real answers.

Recently featured in 914Inc. Magazine as one of Westchester’s Top 5 Networking Events! 

Whether you're growing your business, expanding your network, or looking for clarity on your next move, this is your night to level up.

📅 Date & Time:

Thursday, August 7, 2025
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Louis V. Gerstner, Jr. Center for Learning (IBM Learning Center)  20 Old Post Road Armonk, NY 10504

Meet the Braintrust Board:

• Pasquale Palumbo – Financial Planner, Master Communicator, and Strategic Partnership Developer

• Maggie Carey – Social Media Strategist, AI Marketing Coach, and Business Branding Specialist

• Sami Vecchiolla – Real Estate Advisor, Community leader and Small business champion

• Caroline King – Trusted Business Advisory, Employee Advocacy, Benefits and PEO Specialist

• Daniel Alvarez – Banking Advisor, Community Leader and Networking Champion

📍 Venue & Food Sponsor:

Louis V. Gerstner, Jr. Center for Learning 

(IBM Learning Center)  

20 Old Post Road Armonk, NY 10504

Expect another unforgettable spread from IBM's culinary team — last time, they brought sushi and a suckling pig! Who knows what their award-winning chefs will come up with next?

📸 Photography Sponsors:

• Peter Oberc of Peter Oberc Photography (Official Event Photographer)

• Michael J. Dardano of BuzzPotential! (Social Photography Sponsor)

❤️ Charity Partners:

• Greater Mental Health of New York

• Linking the Hudson Valley (learn more at the event)

💬 What to Expect:

• 🎤 Top business insights from each Braintrust Board member

• 🤝 Open forum Q&A

• 🧠 Real talk about what’s working now — in business, online, and in person

• 🍴 Elevated grazing station and signature IBM hospitality

• 📸 Pro event photos + social photography highlights

• 💥 A first look at Linking the Hudson Valley