Greene County Success Stories

Starting a Business on Historic Reed Street in Coxsackie, NY — July 14, 2016

Susan Baldaserini & Shai Kessler have created an exceptional destination in the heart of one of our Greene County river towns. In recent years, most of the business development in the town Coxsackie has been along the US 9W corridor, leaving residents and travelers little reason to visit the heart of the historic river Village of Coxsackie, except to go to the Post Office, the town offices, or the main branch of the National Bank of Coxsackie.

Investments in Outdoor Adventure Lead to Business Expansion in Tannersville, NY — June 16, 2016

Nick Bove and Lori Torgersen truly understand the concept of “If you build it, they will come”. These proprietors of Coxsackie Bike & Sport and Windham Mountain Outfitters are hearty proponents of the development and expansion of outdoor adventure experiences in Greene County. Bove founded and leads the Windham Area Recreation Foundation (WARF).

Field Goods Named Small Business of the Year by Greene County Chamber of Commerce — June 10, 2016

Those attending the Greene County Chamber of Commerce Annual Gala, held on Thursday, June 9^th, at Windham Mountain Resort, witnessed the 2016 Small Business of the Year awarded to Field Goods, LLC . “This company with a massive reach and mission has been connecting small upstate New York Farms with local communities for the past 5 years; enabling consumers to obtain farm-fresh, in-season produce through a subscription service that delivers to both workplaces and community centers” cited board member Karl Heck.

Mansion + Reed, A Place for People by the River in Coxsackie, NY — June 1, 2016

The ‘Lower’ Village of Coxsackie is at the base of the Mansion Street hill adjacent to the Hudson River. The Post office is there. So is the main office of the National Bank of Coxsackie. The Heermance Memorial Library sits at the head of Reed Street. The area is lined with historic brick buildings, with Sbarboro serving Breakfast and Lunch, and the Downtown Bistro catering to the later crowd. These places draw people in to their own establishments, but there’s not much to keep them once they’ve done what they came to do.

The Nuts & Bolts of Starting a Business in East Durham, NY — May 10, 2016

John Quirk and his wife Suzanne are no strangers to running a business. Life-long Greene County residents, they have, over the years operated Lawyer’s General Store and The Shamrock House among others. After purchasing the commercial property located at 2373 Rout 145 in East Durham, NY, they set to work to restore and rebrand the plaza that once contained the iconic Greene County eatery, Hans & Gretel’s. Throughout the restoration process, John came to the realization that he had to drive at least 10 miles to pick up ordinary supplies like paint brushes, rollers, pipe connectors, and fasteners. East Durham had no local hardware store.

Greene County Legislature Unanimously Supports New York State Tax Credit for Filmmakers — May 6, 2016

Adapted from an April 22, 2016 article in the Catskill Daily Mail by Jim Planck.

Northeast Treaters Invests for Growth in Athens, NY — April 28, 2016

On May 7^th, 2016, Greg Christy and his team at Northeast Treaters will present the results of a $8 million plant renovation effort at the grand re-opening of their Athens facility.

Building a Home Furnishings Destination in Freehold, NY — March 29, 2016

Ken Dudley started his business from the front porch of his Freehold home nearly 40 years ago. Aptly described by his daughter (Donna Mae Dudley-Klob) as an entrepreneur/risk-taker, Ken and his wife wanted to raise their family in a place where kids played outside, people looked out for each other, and he could build a future.

Bringing Manufacturing Jobs to Durham, NY — March 14, 2016

Neal Gary has owned a home in Hunter since 1978. After years of operating his world-class custom window treatments business downstate, his dream was to get up in the morning, grab his skis, and make a couple of runs down Hunter Mountain before heading to the office. So, in August 2015, he purchased a 27,000 square foot facility at 4750 Route 145, just south of the County Line in Durham.

Ready for Some Farm Fresh Eggs, Greene County? Well Then, Rent a Chicken! — March 7, 2016

Have you ever wanted to own chickens for the benefit of having farm-fresh eggs at your fingertips every morning? Well, you’re not alone! Lots of families around the country would love to own chickens but just don’t have the space, don’t have the resources to keep the chickens healthy, or just simply don’t have the time to take good care of the chickens. That’s where a company called “Rent The Chicken” comes in handy!