Greene County Success Stories

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!

Massage, Wellness & Tanning on Main Street Cairo, NY — February 16, 2016

Originally from Cairo, Sheila Gallagher, like so many others, graduated from High School and moved away. After calling Texas home, then Connecticut, Sheila came back with a passion. For the past 3-1/2 months she has built a growing Wellness Services business at 515 Main Street in Cairo. A tanning salon had been operating there for a couple of years, but was floundering. Sheila bought the business, located in an historic Cairo Main Street building, changed its name, and under her guidance and vision, Gallagher’s Catching Rays focusses on helping people feel better both physically and mentally with private relaxation and wellness treatments.

Festival Attendees Bring $$$ to Greene County Businesses — February 5, 2016

The benefit of two major 2015 Hunter Mountain festivals to Greene County Businesses was officially quantified by Perry Analytics, LLC in reports produced for Townsquare Media and recently released. These reports specifically focus on the revenue coming into Greene County from attendees who live outside Greene, Dutchess, Ulster, and Columbia Counties. The numbers are impressive, especially because they do not include ticket purchases or any in-festival spending by attendees.

Annie Sloan CHALK PAINT® on Main Street, Catskill — January 26, 2016

Repurposing old furniture with Annie Sloan CHALK PAINT® is a global phenomenon, but did you know that there is a licensed retailer for the products and an expert in using them right here in Greene County?

Specialty Shops Still Offer Repairs on Main Street, Catskill — January 26, 2016

Red Hook Shoe Repair Sign In our 21^st century, ‘Throw-Away’ consumer society, it’s refreshing to know that you can still get quality repairs done when one of your favorite things needs attention! In Catskill, two of these businesses are literally next door to each other on Main Street.