THIS MONTH’S FEATURED ENTREPRENEUR ARTICLE
A Blooming Business
The foundation of our local communities are its residents and businesses. We here at Main Street love nothing more than spreading their stories and the mantra of local as well as supporting local. With that in mind, we were excited to have a chance to learn more about Amanda Zick and Margaret (Greta) Anderson of A+M Flower Co., who are not just located in the […]
Moving Heaven
Moving is stressful. Upheaval, resurfacing of possessions that trigger memories, deciding what to keep, toss, and donate, guesstimating where the furniture will fit, and finding a mover all contribute to the angst. Even local moves in the same town stir up conflicting emotions and create drama. A recent local move brought all these issues and feelings to the fore for my family and me and […]
The Heart of Cycling Returns
The notion of combining tradition with passion is baked into the spirit of the Hudson Valley. The open air, along with the history of our area have made it one of the most attractive destinations in the state. When folks come, they cannot help but linger, and when they linger for long enough, they have a habit of staying.
The Hudson Valley and the Berkshires offer […]
A Building Not Set in Stone
The past few years have proved to be a time like no other for everyone around the globe – and businesses were effected in every which way, too. There were many businesses that struggled due to Covid, while others flourished. This can be said on a global scale and certainly at a local scale, as we all saw and felt in our area. But with […]
LEARN ABOUT LOCAL BUSINESSES
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 […]
Giving it a shot: Demystifying the coffee-making process by training to become a barista myself
This article is kicking off a very special series. Stay tuned!
Whenever I order a coffee, I like to watch intently as the barista works their magic. It’s always amazed me how my iced vanilla lattes come together with such ease and effortlessness, typically as the barista juggles a number of other orders as well. The task always seemed like something I could never […]
