Business Features2024-07-12T12:08:35-04:00

THIS MONTH’S FEATURED ENTREPRENEUR ARTICLE

Talking Wilderness Therapy with Ed Thorney

Ed Thorney has an affinity for the woods; as he says: “I’ve always wanted to be outside.” 

Ed is a certified Gestalt therapist, wilderness guide, experiential educator, and life-long advocate for people and nature. He has worked in the outdoor education field since 1982 in various capacities and founded Wilderness Therapy & Mentoring to blend his passion for the outdoors with his desire to help […]

By |May 31st, 2024|Monthly Entrepreneur|

Mystery Business – Dutchess Millwork

Inspired by the popularity of our series on “mystery houses,” Main Street decided to extend the category to mystery businesses whose products, customers, and purposes elude our attention. Dutchess Millwork, in existence for almost 50 years, is our first mystery business and, as with so many mystery houses, change is coming. 

What’s in that building on Route 44 by Troop K?

For 47 years thousands of […]

By |May 1st, 2024|Monthly Entrepreneur|

Ridgway Farm: The Business of a Family Farm

Being a farmer is hard work. It requires long hours and deep dedication. But the rewards of cultivating the earth and feeding people cant be quantified. We were able to catch up with Gordon Ridgway of Ridgway Farms in West Cornwall, CT, to learn about his journey to becoming a farmer, how he contributes and gives back to his community, and how hes passed on […]

By |March 27th, 2024|Monthly Entrepreneur|

JEWELRY HISTORIAN

Erica Weiner’s website clearly states “the weirder the better” when describing its antique jewelry from the twelfth through the twentieth century. Weird? Maybe. Beautiful? Most certainly! We were able to catch up with Erica to learn about her company’s origin story and the development of its jewelry designs and business. 

How did you and your partner Lindsay meet and start your business?

It was New York […]

By |March 4th, 2024|Monthly Entrepreneur|

LEARN ABOUT LOCAL BUSINESSES

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 […]

By |December 12th, 2024|Business, Main Street News, Out and About, The Arts|

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 […]

By |December 3rd, 2024|Business|

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 […]

By |December 3rd, 2024|Business|

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, […]

By |November 20th, 2024|Business, Home & Garden, Main Street News, Out and About|
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