Greene County Success Stories

Hammo’s Brewpub & Lodge In Hensonville Set to Open August 15 — August 3, 2015

A new brewery featuring seven craft beers is set to open on August 15, 2015.

UCI Mountain Bike World Cup 2015 Held at Windham Mountain — August 3, 2015

Windham Mountain is the U.S. host for the Annual Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Mountain Bike World Cup from August 6 -9, 2015.

The General Store of Catskill Opens on Historic Main Street — August 3, 2015

The General Store of Catskill, a local gift shop with a focus on bath, body and wellness products, has opened on Historic Main Street in Catskill, NY!

Hunter Mountain, Greene County Chamber Large Business of the Year Award — July 2, 2015

Hunter Mountain has adapted to the changing times and needs of its visitors over the course of the 50+ years they’ve been accommodating skiers. More and larger ski lifts, a larger variety of trails and new and changing amenities continue to draw skiers and snowboarders of all ages and abilities to Hunter Mountain.

Angela’s Pizzeria & Brewery: Joining Forces with an Award-Winning Brewmaster — June 17, 2015

The LoBianco Family of Angela’s Pizzeria and Brewery entered the food service industry in 1973. Since then, they’ve opened 15 different restaurants, all of which are still thriving except for one. In addition, they embarked into the ‘craft beer brewery niche’ in 1995, and Angela’s is the 3^rd brewing establishment opened under their management. They also own and operate the Hyde Park Brewing Co.

Kay Stamer, Greene County Chamber Distinguished Service Award — June 4, 2015

It’s a tremendous understatement to say that Kay Stamer has been very busy improving the Arts in Greene County! In addition to her duties as Executive Director of the Greene County Council on the Arts since 1982, she is program coordinator for the Arts Council’s Youth ArtsReach after-school workshops, and has also served to create and further the Arts-in-Education partnerships with schools in Greene, Columbia and Schoharie Counties. She oversees the County Initiative Program, which re-grants County funds to major Greene County cultural organizations. She managed the cultural side of the Riverside Market at the historic Catskill Point for ten years prior to the Market’s move to Main Street, Catskill. She was a founding member of the Arts Council in 1975, and served on its Board of Directors through 1980.

John Shook, Greene County Business Man of the Year — June 2, 2015

It’s official! John Shook, the new owner of the Porto-Shook Insurance Agency in Catskill, was named as the Greene County Chamber’s Business Man of the Year.

Film Production is Alive and Kickin’ in Greene County — May 29, 2015

From the Simple Minds music video Alive and Kickin’ to the battle scenes in War of the Worlds, Greene County has been a visual background for filming almost since celluloid was invented. With rivers, mountains and landscapes worthy of a record-breaking price paid for a painting by an American artist, Greene County provides an amazing visual backdrop to complement a variety of film productions.

The Greenville Drive-In Goes Digital for the 2015 Season — May 26, 2015

The new operators of the RT 32 Greenville Drive-In, Dwight Grimm and Leigh Van Swall of Preston Hollow, are eagerly awaiting their digital projector, which is scheduled to make its debut for the July 4^th opening weekend. “We put half the money down, and our projector is currently down in Maryland and should be coming up,” said Grimm in last Friday’s front-page Times Union article. A Kickstarter fundraising campaign will help meet the remaining cost of conversion to digital.

Congratulations to Kirwan’s Game Store, 2015 Small Business of the Year — May 21, 2015

With the gaming industry booming all across the United States, Greene County is no exception to the popularity of gaming centers and their success. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that Kirwan’s Game Store in Catskill was named Small Business of the Year by the Greene County Chamber of Commerce.

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