KWBA is the non-profit (501c6) business alliance of downtown business and property owners. KWBA represents and promotes the area’s businesses and their interests, produces events, and manages the marketing and public relations for the district.
KWBA was founded as The Rondout Business Association, a (501c6) nonprofit, in 1994 and has always been dedicated to the promotion and expansion of businesses in Downtown Kingston’s Waterfront district. KWBA is a membership organization governed by a Board of Directors.
Click here to learn about KWBA’s 2015 community efforts (PDF)
2015 KWBA Board
Officers
Rebekah Milne, Milne, Inc., President
Theresa Drapkin, Kingston Wine Co.,Vice President
Nancy Donskoj, The Storefront Gallery, Secretary
Michael Drapkin, Kingston Wine Co.,Treasurer
Members
Sandy Henne, Hudson River Cruises
Lana Chassman, Hudson River Maritime Museum
Scott Herrington, Kingston City Marina
Mark Guido, Mariner’s Harbor + Ole Savannah
Hadas Liebermann, Pirate Upholstery + Jay Teske Leather
Stephen Savona, Savona’s Trattoria
Samir Hrichi, Ship to Shore
2015 KWBA Members
Jane Bloodgood-Abrams Studios
Calder’s Cottage
Grounded Catering + Cafe
Hudson River Maritime Museum
Jay Teske Leather
Kingston City Marina
Kingston Happenings
Kingston Wine Co.
Mariner’s Harbor
Milne’s At Home Antiques
Next Boutique
Office of Economic Development & Strategic Partnerships
Pirate Upholstery
Reher Center
Savona’s Trattoria
Ship to Shore
The Storefront Gallery
Ulster County Tourism, Heritage Area Visitor’s Center