THIS MONTH’S FEATURED ENTREPRENEUR ARTICLE
Keeping It Simple
Gunther Fishgold and I talked over a picnic table at the Tierra Farm headquarters in Valatie, NY, for Main Street’s food issue. Tierra Farm is a profitable food manufacturer specializing in certified organic and fair-trade nuts, seeds, granola, dried fruit, spices, coffee, and tea. Starting from an organic farm stand in the Finger Lakes, the business has experienced rapid growth while striving to maintain its unique culture and business philosophy.
How […]
Catchy Caviar in Millerton
Does it seem unlikely that fine caviar from all over the world is shipped to Millerton, NY, to be repackaged and sold to American consumers? After seeing Pointy Snout Caviar tins in Westerlind Pantry I wanted to find out more and interviewed Alex Du Cane and Michael Kline. They started this boutique, caviar business ten years ago after careers in fashion and finance.
Pointy Snout? How […]
Building Houses for 46 Years
Once we decided to do a real estate feature on new house construction in this June issue, it was logical to interview Rick McCue who has been building custom homes in New York and Connecticut for 46 years. We had an early morning conversation at his office on Walton Street in Lakeville, CT, before he hit the road to do his daily visit to check […]
Sky King
When did planes first fly from this airport?
A couple of farmers started flying from their potato field here in 1909, not so long after the Wright’s first flight in 1903. The Modolo brothers created an actual airstrip in 1914. In those days it was called “anywhere” airport. Walter Koladza, a former test pilot, purchased the airport at the end of World War II and owned […]
LEARN ABOUT LOCAL BUSINESSES
Milled in Pine Plains: Jaime Hammel, President of the Hudson Company
How did a Wharton MBA and digital media executive end up owning a reclaimed wood mill in Pine Plains?
During the downturn of 2008, when I saw friends losing their jobs on Wall Street and I was looking for something new, I noticed the emergence of a “maker movement.” I was inspired by businesses that were making tangible products, and I sought to do the […]
The Colonial Theatre promotes vibrant small businesses, creative collaboration, and a sense of togetherness in the Northwest Corner
When Lenore Mallett and her husband bought The Colonial Theatre in North Canaan, CT, with the Fiorillo family, they all saw it as an incredible business opportunity. Not only this, but both Salisbury, CT, families were eager to discover what was happening in this town and how The Colonial could promote and contribute to the younger, more creative […]
Mad Rose Gallery
In an interview in 2015, Neal Rosenthal told Main Street his story of building a successful importing and wine distribution business. Now he and Kerry Madigan, long-time business and personal partners, have started a new business in the heart of Millerton, NY. I interviewed Neal and Kerry and Michael Flower, gallery director, on a sunny afternoon in November to discover their plans for this […]
The McKenzie Shoppe in Sharon emphasizes handmade artistry and unique vendors
When Kaleigh Kelley opened The McKenzie Shoppe in Sharon, CT, she wanted to do something different. Given that there are quite a few home goods shops in the region, she wanted to make sure that she was providing something unique to the community.
“I wanted to create a shop that had unique vendors with an emphasis on handmade artistry. There are many great shops within […]
