A mothers wish to have a playhouse for her daughter has sparked a new, and fun, business venture. Read More ⇒Small Business Startup: Happy Little Homes Co.
About a mile north of Port Leyden, nestled in the trees along the Black River is a little cove with a trio of wide-bottomed round tents held aloft with a tall center pole. They are the color of cream and connected by footpaths lined with smooth river rocks. Read More ⇒Small Business Startup: Kelpytown Kove
When Shakespeare wrote “If music be the food of love, play on,” he might have rethought the line to say “If food be the music of love, eat on,” had he known about Madrid’s newest restaurant, The Blue House, located at 3736 County Route 14. Read More ⇒Small Business Startup: The Blue House
As the village of Clayton becomes a destination for beautiful sights, unique boutiques and health and wellness centers, a husband and wife team have added to this growing list of shopping options. Read More ⇒Small Business Startup: Hunner’s Market
Elmer Creek Farm, located just outside Copenhagen, appears upon first glance to just be a field full of green leaves with a large barn out front. An old truck sits near the entrance to the barn, surrounded by various fall-themed decorations; short rows of corn dot the edges of the field, and… Read More ⇒Small Business Startup: Elmer Creek Farm
After working in construction for many years, Clayton resident Eddie Casler saw a gap in the industry that led him to start his first business. Read More ⇒Small Business Startup: Precision Pumping
After working in New York City in the hospitality and sales industries for many years, Valentina Ganter returned to the north country and knew that she wanted to be able to work from home and create something that she is passionate about. Read More ⇒Small Business Startup: La Vie Boheme Cosmetics
With a knack for detail and an innate drive to be productive, Clayton resident Derek Peck has created a small business that incorporates both to help others during their busy schedules. Read More ⇒Small Business Startup: Impeckable Detail
For Amanda Derouchie the memories of gathering with family, specifically with her grandmother at the kitchen table where she would discuss life over a cup of coffee, is exactly what inspired her to open her first business in the village of Cape Vincent. Read More ⇒Small Business Startup: A Cup of Joy
With a love for pets and for her community, it was easy for Kasie Naklick to open her own pet grooming business, Creative Styles Pet Grooming. Read More ⇒Small Business Startup: Creative Styles Pet Grooming
For friends Jessica Williams and Jamie Hubbard it was easy to join forces and open their first small business together in Sackets Harbor. Read More ⇒Small Business Startup: The Sandwich Bar
For a local writer and entrepreneur, who has a passion for community, music and travel, it was an easy decision to start a local thrift shop that incorporates all his passions into one place. Read More ⇒Small Business Startup: The Rift Thrift
A Clayton restaurant that was built in 1953 has received an overhaul and facelift and now hosts locals and visitors to the Thousand Islands with a warm and comforting feel. Read More ⇒Small Business Startup: Island Bay Pier House
Many small businesses in the north country start when a person finds their passion in life and wants to share it with their communities, and that is exactly what led one Cape Vincent resident to follow her dreams. Read More ⇒Small Business Startup: St. Lawrence Stables
For Clayton resident Michael Fox getting creative while on a new construction or masonry site is why he loves what he does. Read More ⇒Small Business Startup: Michael Fox Construction and Masonry
The federal government and New York state are committed to ensuring that economically or socially disadvantaged businesses have an opportunity to participate in direct contracts or subcontracts with government agencies and/or prime contractors. They have instituted specific programs to give … Read More ⇒Opportunities Found
THE INITIAL IDEA As a young girl Liane Amaral took an interest in animals, wanting to care for them and the science behind how she could help them. It was this combination that led her to the path of studying veterinary medicine and opening her new clinic, Little Friends Vet. Read More ⇒January Small Business Startup: Little Friends Vet
Maple Rock Bed & Breakfast Read More ⇒September 2016: Small Business Startup
Happy Sailors Daycare Read More ⇒August 2016: Small Business Startup
Laughing Dogs Lodge Read More ⇒July 2016: Small Business Startup
Trillium Center for Yoga and Health THE INITIAL IDEA Timing was everything for the founders of Trillium Center for Yoga and Health in Potsdam. Shannon Miller, an occupational therapist, and Terry del la Vega, a nurse practitioner, were passing the idea of opening a yoga studio back and forth… Read More ⇒June 2016: Small Business Startup
Finally Fresh Barbershop THE INITIAL IDEA Massena native Ray Cruz, owner of Finally Fresh Barbershop, experienced his first shave by a professional barber as a child visiting his grandfather in New York City for two months in the summer. Read More ⇒May 2016: Small Business Startup
Creative Colors International of Lowville Read More ⇒April 2016: Small Business Startup
Attic Treasures Antiques and Gifts Read More ⇒February 2016: Small Business Startup
F.X. Caprara Honda What: F.X. Caprara Honda dealership Location: Outer Bradley Street corporate park, town of Pamelia. The Honda dealership is adjacent to the Exit 47 interchange off I-81 at the northern end of the park. Owner: F.X. Caprara Car Cos. Co-owner Charles G. Caprara has been named… Read More ⇒January 2016: What’s Happening Here?
Fabric and Sew Much More After Debbie L. Wood, 56, retired last year from her maintenance job at the Clayton Recreation Park Arena, she decided it was time to turn her passion for sewing into a full-time business. Read More ⇒January 2016: Small Business Startup
Robideau’s Mahogany Ridge Bar & Grill By Alan Rizzo, NNY Business Read More ⇒December 2015 Small Business Startup: Robideau’s Mahogany Ridge Bar & Grill
EyeCrave Optics By Ted Booker, NNY Business Read More ⇒November 2015 Small Business Startup: EyeCrave Optics
