THIS MONTH’S FEATURED ENTREPRENEUR ARTICLE
Beauty, Community and Fun
The backbone of our communities is that of small businesses: the often more visible brick-and-mortar as well as the service sector and specialty businesses, and everything in between. These businesses are run- and staffed by hardworking people who are devoted to their respective communities and the people who live and work in them. This month we are honored to feature one such local businesses, one […]
The Elephants Tusk
With the holiday season in full force, everyone is busy with the hustle and bustle as well as finding just the right gift(s) for our friends and loved ones. For those looking to shop and support local when finding that unique gift for that special someone, or maybe you’re looking for a piece of furniture or household item(s), The Elephants Tusk on Main Street in […]
Teamwork
Since the magazine’s inception almost ten years ago, we have (almost without fail) featured a local business each month to give a glimpse into the ins and outs of that business. These entrepreneurs have been kind enough to share their words of wisdom, business inspirations and drive, as well as their challenges and what they’ve learned along the way. This month we were able to […]
All That Java
When coffee beans are picked from the stems of plants and removed from their protective coverings, they are green, tasting something like grass if they have any taste at all, and fibrous. The two species that dominate the coffee market, Arabica (coffea arabica) and Robusta (coffea canephora) did not rise to the top in their field (of 120 species) as exceptions to that reality.Whether the […]
LEARN ABOUT LOCAL BUSINESSES
Bring a dash of excitement to your event with these unique vendors
Planning an event is no easy feat. From the location to the food and the guestlist, there is so much to get done. But what about locking down a unique vendor for your big celebration? From mobile bar carts and trailers, to live painting artists and even acrobats – we’ve got you covered. Next time you’re planning an event, whether it’s a wedding or […]
Shop small. Shop local.
A few months ago, there was a bit of buzz about shopping small. Back in late February, the media blasted a message encouraging shoppers to participate in an “economic blackout.” Consumers would refrain from spending at major retailers such as Target, HomeGoods, and Lowe’s and would opt to spend at local businesses instead.
On that day, I happened to drive to Cold Spring, NY, to […]
An eye for the unusual: Natalie Randall of RT Facts, Kent, CT
Above photo: Natalie and Greg Randall stand proudly by one of their delivery trucks in Kent, CT. Photo by Nico Daniels courtesy of RT Facts.
Christine recently caught up with Natalie Randall to speak with her about her and her husband, Greg’s, business RT Facts that is based out of Kent, CT. Their website states, “We are collectors, designers and treasure-hunters, a source of […]
Hudson Valley Jane brings cannabis education and community to Beacon
Hudson Valley Jane, a cannabis farm and micro-dispensary, is dedicated to bringing farm-to-main street cannabis to Hudson Valley communities. The farm itself is located off of Route 82 in Ancram, NY, and the Hudson Valley Jane dispensary will open its doors on Main Street in Beacon, NY, on June 7.
Co-founders Stacey Shurgin and Ben Weiner both have vast experience in the […]
