THIS MONTH’S FEATURED ENTREPRENEUR ARTICLE
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 can’t 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 he’s passed on […]
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 […]
A SERENDIPITOUS BEGINNING
{pretty to think so} – a fine farm-to-table restaurant in Rhinebeck, NY, may seem like a new venture, but there’s a lot of history behind the eatery, which opened in May 2023.
The restaurant’s inception was an act of “pure serendipity.” Like a good book, the {pretty to think so} story began unfolding years ago when a chef, mixologist, and entrepreneur gathered on a Staatsburgh farm to create […]
THE THREE O’S
For this month’s health issue, Main Street has its eyes on vision care and those “O” professionals who provide a wide range of eye-care services. In our region there is a choice between medical doctors, independent optometrists, corporate-owned retailers staffed by optometrists, and independent and retail chain opticians.
Which kind of O do you need?
Ophthalmologists are medical doctors, who specialize in identifying and treating […]
LEARN ABOUT LOCAL BUSINESSES
Let’s Skate!
Since I’m not a skateboarder, I can only imagine the sheer feeling of freedom people get when hopping on their boards and navigating the streets or neighborhood ramps with nothing but the rush of adrenaline pumping through their bodies and the cool wind racing through their hair.
I still recall that scene in The Secret Life of Walter Mitty when Walter, played by Ben Stiller, […]
Independent Cabi Stylist Jennifer Ryan
Christine recently caught up with Lakeville, CT, resident Jennifer Ryan to discuss with her all aspects of her independent stylist business as well as to learn all about cabi.
What is cabi?
Cabi is a women’s fashion brand that offers high-quality women’s clothing that is on trend but not trendy; flattering, wearable, and washable; and gives women options. Our design team, made up of women, creates […]
A New Chapter at Lakeville Books and Stationery
The idea for Lakeville Books & Stationery was born out of the desire to once again have a bookstore nearby. Owner Darryl Peck and his family had recently moved back to Lakeville, CT, from Georgia (where they run another bookstore, Righton Books), and were shocked to see how few retail stores there were on the main streets of Lakeville and Salisbury. In a two-fold effort […]
The Sultans of Soot: Robert Keller, Master Sweep
Above: Rob Keller (right) has been the Sultan of Soot for the last 30 years. Tucker Shearer (left) is a sultan in training. Photo by Christine Bates.
When should homeowners call you about cleaning their chimney?
It’s based on how much wood you burn in your stove or fireplace. It’s like changing your oil based on mileage. After you burn one and a half cords of wood, […]
