Much has happened with the cuisine trail effort since my last message, so I wanted to update you on our progress. First, the Adirondack Cuisine Trail Association (ACTA) has passed a critical milestone with the submission of six (6) cuisine trail applications to the NYS Department … [Read more...] about Progress on Local North Country Cuisine Trails
Sarah White
For Local Businesses, Holiday Presents Glow in Dead of Winter (The Sun)
"[...] Boquet Valley Blooms, an Essex-based floral business, is seeing orders pour in this week for their customized bouquets and arrangements. Sarah White, who started the operation last year, said for florists, the week is the busiest of the year, with a big push beginning … [Read more...] about For Local Businesses, Holiday Presents Glow in Dead of Winter (The Sun)
Essex Day a Blast for Local Biz (Valley News)
It’s the only sound of summer that matters: A thwack, followed by a sizzle, a puff of smoke, the gurgle of a stomach, and eventually, the thud of a grilled goodie hitting a paper plate. Smoke whooshed up as Russell Bailey laid slices of whole grain bread onto a flat iron … [Read more...] about Essex Day a Blast for Local Biz (Valley News)
CEVE Meeting Recap
Sending a brief recap of this past Thursday's meeting (3/5/15) held at St. John's Persell Hall (Thank you!) Attendees: Donna Lou Sonnett, Sandy Vance, Tom Stransky, Sarah White, Jay White, Katie Shepard, Stephanie Beneng, Emily Phillips CEVE & Essex Initiatives … [Read more...] about CEVE Meeting Recap