Greene County Success Stories

Sfoglini Pasta brings Value-Added Manufacturing Facility to Coxsackie, NY — February 27, 2018

Scott Ketchum & Steve Gonzales had a high-class problem to solve. They needed to add production capacity to handle the growing demand for their product. The friends had talked for years about bringing a superior, locally produced pasta to New York City, and their vision became a reality in July 2012 when they opened Sfoglini Pasta in the old Pfizer building in Williamsburg, now home to several small food manufacturers.

Creating a Farm to Glass Brewing Destination in Greenville, NY — January 29, 2018

Tom Vance has a passion – to create uniquely drinkable craft brews with ingredients sourced entirely from New York producers. Self-described as “Owner-Brewer-Drinker” of Hop Barn Brewing, his current offering of 12 ‘delectables’ (including a Sour, Two Stouts, a Kolsch, an IPA, a Belgian Strong, a Pilsner, a Red Ale and a Cider) are on tap at 94 Maple Avenue, Greenville, NY beginning at 4PM on Fridays & Saturdays.

An Outdoor Adventure Hidden Treasure in Prattsville, NY — January 15, 2018

Hidden Treasures are never easy to find. That’s the point, really – the journey to somewhere special to experience something exceptional, off-the-beaten-path, known and loved by those lucky enough to have discovered it.

International Travel Site Names 5 Greene County Restaurants “Best In the Catskills” — December 4, 2017

Sheena & Erik (aka DIY Travel HQ) describe themselves as “Partners in Crime & Independent World Travelers” from Adelaide, Australia and New Jersey, USA. Having visited over 80 countries on 6 continents, they are currently based in NYC and excited to bring their loyal following lots of tips and recommendations from the Big Apple!

Rip Van Winkle Brewing Company – the Southern Gateway to the Catskills Beverage Trail — November 15, 2017

Ok – So the quickest way up to Hunter Mountain when driving from the south is to get off at NYS Thruway Exit 20 in Saugerties, then head up Route 32. Just before you leave Ulster County, at the flashing light you have a choice: Bear Left up Route 32A to through Palenville, or Bear Right and continue on 32 towards Story’s Corners.

Revitalizing a Rural Town at the Heart of Greene County, NY – The Cairo Development Foundation — October 18, 2017

Ask Margie Juszczak why she established Think BIG – A Tiny House Resort in the town of Cairo, NY and her answer is simple: the Cairo Development Foundation. Co- President Sherry True and Margie met at the Cairo Dog Park and began talking about Cairo, how unique the area is, and the endless possibilities available.

Tiny is the New Huge! Think BIG – a Tiny House Resort in South Cairo, NY — September 20, 2017

Thinking BIG is second nature to Marjorie Juszczak and her daughter Melissa.nThey are the daughter (and granddaughter) of Bob Malkin – the business man who, with his artist friend Phyllis Prinz created Think Big!®– the line of oversized versions of everyday products that originated with 6-foot pencils and 5-foot Crayola crayons.

Destination Downstreet – Businesses Build Community on Main Street Catskill, NY — July 25, 2017

The Historic Hudson River village of Catskill, NY was built along the Catskill Creek in the 18^th century. Its Main Street ran from docks on the river at ‘The Point’, along the creek to the business district. There it intersected with streets leading up the surrounding hills to homes and farmsteads. Villagers heading to the shops, the post office, the docks, the court house or the banks walked or rode downhill to get to where business was done, so they referred to these trips as going ‘Downstreet’.

Community Placemaking for the Creative Economy in Greene County, NY — June 22, 2017

While the traditional hubs of what is known as the Creative Economy have been largely urban, the cyber-scape of American business is continually advancing, much to the benefit of rural destination-communities like those in Greene County. So why do rural communities care about the Creative Economy in the first place? The short answer is JOBS.

Invest In Greene Program Engages Second Home Owners in Greene County, NY — June 5, 2017

The Greene County Department of Economic Development, Planning and Tourism announced an expansion of outreach to individuals and families that own second homes across the county in response to the results of their survey of Greene County Second Home Owners conducted in 2016.