THIS MONTH’S FEATURED ENTREPRENEUR ARTICLE
Environmental Problem Solvers
For Main Street’s environmental issue, we interviewed Daniel Rukakoski, head of Environmental Consulting for regional engineering firm Tighe & Bond. The multi-disciplinary firm is known for its expertise in engineering, design, and environmental consulting. In this interview we discover what these specialized consultants do and why environmental consulting might be a career to consider (but not if you don’t like being outdoors).
What do environmental consultants do?
Environmental […]
Dog Whisperer
Lee Sohl has been looking after animals in the Litchfield Hills for thirty years. For Main Street’s annual animal issue we wanted to find out what Animal Control Officers do and learn about the rewards and challenges of the position.
How would you describe your job?
Officially I respond to citizens’ concerns regarding problems with all domestic animals. People contact me directly by phone or email on an […]
A Quiet Partner
Many of the stories in Main Street’s February issue relate to families and our greater shared community. The Foundation for Community Health (FCH), located in Sharon Valley, is a not-for-profit foundation that supports many rural health-related initiatives behind the scenes providing grant money and expertise to health and social service non-profits in both New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts, which in turn provide vital programs and […]
The Reformer
Main Street in Millerton, NY, is home to numerous small, independent businesses, many of them owned and run by women – from Carol Sadlon at The Moviehouse to Joanne Scasso at Country Gardeners Florist. We selected Masha Loucks, who trained as a ballerina in Moscow, Russia, as the subject for Main Street’s wellness issue, and conducted a socially distanced interview to discover her story and […]
LEARN ABOUT LOCAL BUSINESSES
Le Jardin opens dynamic flower studio and shop in Amenia
Originally from France, Romane Recalde moved to Amenia, NY, with her husband in 2020. Romane grew up in the remote French countryside, near Bordeaux, but she never considered herself to be particularly outdoors-y. When she and her husband moved to Amenia, however, she found herself increasingly interested in gardening.
Fast-forward four years later, and Romane not only has a successful flower farm, […]
Rethinking the restaurant: After Hours founder Kevin Kelly brings creative dining experiences and community collaborations to Berkshire County
“I’m not a chef. I’m just a guy who loves to cook. And that, for me, is a huge reason why I wanted to do this,” says Kevin Kelly, founder and owner/operator of After Hours. “I really wanted to take on my own venture. I wanted to be able to have fun and cook and learn along the way.”
The 25-year-old Great Barrington, MA, native has […]
Colter Rule’s Autogalerie is a haven for car aficionados and collectors
24-year-old Colter Rule started his auto consignment business, Autogalerie, by accident. After stepping back from his previous startup, he realized that he wanted to do something with cars, but without a degree, he discovered quickly that he was a “difficult hire for an employer to justify.”
“I figured I would work at one of the online auction houses, but after no responses, I decided to […]
A therapeutic hobby turned small business: Exploring the world of hand-beaded embroidery products with Beaded by Molly
22-year-old Molly Menniges, who hails from Falls Village, CT, launched Beaded by Molly this past June. Offering a unique selection of hand-beaded embroidery clothing and accessories, Molly explains what it’s been like turning her creative pursuits into a brand.
How did you come up with your business’s name and branding?
I always say if I hadn’t gone into interior design I would want to be in the […]
