THIS MONTH’S FEATURED ENTREPRENEUR ARTICLE
Forester to Arborist
How did your appreciation for nature begin?
I grew up hunting and fishing in the woods in central Pennsylvania. As an Explorer Scout I planted white pine seedlings – sixty years later they are a 60 feet tall wind screen, oxygen producer, and erosion manager. When I was 14, I purchased my first tree identification book. All of that led me to studying forestry and getting […]
BRINGING LIVE MUSIC & GOATS TO EGREMONT
After the weekend guests had enjoyed breakfast with fresh eggs from the hens in back of The Egremont Village Inn, I learned about this family’s seven year-long effort to revive live music in the old Curtis Barn in Egremont, MA, and burnish a historic inn in the Berkshires.
Whose idea was it to buy an inn in Egremont? Where do you all live?
SK: Seven years ago, on December […]
The Second Time Around
Fascinating, individualistic people live here which makes for exceptional second hand, previously owned, vintage, boutique stores each with their own slant on fashion and mix of new and old. You will always find something interesting in these shops or perhaps you have a pair of Gucci shoes or a cocktail dress that needs a new owner. Main Street visited with Connie Griffin on a busy […]
Adopt-a-Family
While Stacey Moore of Moore & More Printing ate her dinner in front of her computer screen and oversaw a printing job, we talked about Adopt-A-Family, a charity that she has run for almost 25 years. You know the saying, “If you want something done, ask a busy person”? That’s Stacey.
Is Moore & More Printing on Dutchess Avenue […]
LEARN ABOUT LOCAL BUSINESSES
Four Silos LLC owner Mason Berlinghoff on navigating a constantly evolving industry & a business partnership close to home
21-year-old Mason Berlinghoff launched Four Silos Land Management LLC in 2020. The Amenia, NY, native talks about the intricacies of owning and operating the business, which has a primary focus on land management work including excavation, forestry, and gardening.
How did you decide to start this business? How did you come up with the business’ name and branding?
I have a passion for equipment and working outdoors. […]
Carrying on a legacy: Michael Fournier of Fournier’s Lawn Care
Michael Fournier has been taking care of lawns since he was eight years old. The 30-year-old started working with his grandfather, Leonard “Lenny” Fournier, as a kid, and following his graduation from high school, he started his own lawn care business in 2012, appropriately named Fournier’s Lawn Care.
“I’ve done this my whole life,” he said. “My grandfather played a huge role in my life. […]
Independent musician Glori Wilder talks songwriting inspiration, booking gigs, and her new album
22-year-old Glori Wilder has music in her blood. She wrote her first song when she was seven, and at age 19, she was officially signed to a record label. Now an independent artist, Glori is reshaping her identity and gearing up to release her first project since leaving her label.
“Glori is obviously a stage name,” she laughed. “When I signed with the label, I […]
New to the Industry: Salon owner and hair stylist Kayleigh Greene talks about designing her space & the courage of entrepreneurship
22-year-old East Canaan, CT, native Kayleigh Greene shares what it’s been like owning Industry Salon Studio, located in Canton, CT. The salon, which specializes in custom color and IBE extensions, opened a little over a year ago in April 2023.
How did you come up with your business’ name and branding?
I had a hard time coming up with a name that fit me. My boyfriend came […]
