THE GOSHEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
July 2015
NEWSLETTER Bringing business and community interests together
Great American Weekend LOCATION: First Presbyterian Church Park, 33 Park Place, Goshen WHEN: Saturday, July 4, 2015 - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm & Sunday, July 5, 2015 - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm RAINDATE: For Saturday only - Sunday, July 5, 2015 For over 30 years, since it began in 1982, the Great American Weekend continues to be more than just an event. It’s tradition that defines Goshen as a Great American Community. This year’s Great American Committee is pleased to once again invite you for a weekend steeped in tradition and fun! Originally began to bolster attendance at the Historic Track after betting was eliminated, the Great American Weekend offers activities for every member of the family and has grown into one of the County’s most prestigious events. Hudson Valley Magazine’s, Ted Speigel, wrote that our Great American Weekend is “arguably the Hudson Valley’s liveliest Fourth of July celebration. Twenty thousand people a day will stroll through the nine-acre village that surrounds the First Presbyterian Church, inspecting the offerings at 150 craft booths, grazing their way through a culinary snackopedia, and clapping approval for local entertainers.” The Great American Weekend has become a focal point of the Summer Season in Goshen and has drawn crowds from near and far. In addition to being a weekend filled with fun for all ages, this community event has sponsored many amazing programs that benefit the entire community in many ways. Revenues generated by vendors have culminated in Scholarships, grants and programs which serve the Greater Goshen area.
The 31St Annual Goshen Rotary 5K & 10K Races At The Great American Weekend The 31st Annual Goshen Rotary 5K & 10K will take place Saturday July 4th. Races Registration begins at 6:30 AM at Cataract Firehouse on Green Street, Goshen NY (just before the starting line) at the Great American Weekend. All are welcomed and encouraged to join!
Goshen Historic Track - The World’s Oldest Harness Track Grand Circuit Racing begins on Thursday, July 2nd and will feature New York Sire Stakes County Fair Races followed on Friday, July 3rd with the New York State Excelsior Series for pacers. Then on Saturday, July 4th the Landmark Stakes for 2 and 3 year olds along with the C.K.G. Billings Amateur Trots and the Catskill Amateur Drivers Club Paces will be presented. Featured Sunday, July 5th are sophomore trotters in the New York State Excelsior Series along with a race under saddle for horses and riders that have qualified during any one of the three June matinee programs. Post times for Grand Circuit action will be at 1pm. $5.00 Admission. Ages 12 and under are always free! 44 Park Place, Goshen, NY 10924, 845-294-5333. GoshenHistoricTrack.com
NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS Drive Sports 845-629-5149 kieran@drivesportsusa.com
K i kk e r f r o s c h L L C 201-869-2200 mpolitop@kikkerfrosch.com
P r o f o r m a C r e at i v e B u s i n e ss S ys t e m s 888-681-7155 proforma@frontiernet.net
Rock Cit y Media 845-679-6441 rcbillboard@yahoo.com
Wallkill Valley Federal Savings & Loan
845-636-4995 dmathelier@wallkill.com
A Message From The Executive Director Welcome to the Goshen Chamber of Commerce. Our Chamber serves as the voice of local businesses and supporting organizations. All Goshen Chamber events and programs are based on ethical business practices with a focus on serving our community and building upon a desire to grow together. Chamber membership is an investment in the future of our community and it strengthens the economic environment for all. Everywhere you look in Goshen there are positive events taking place. From the Goshen Art Walk, The Farmers’ Market, The Great American Weekend and the Goshen Rotary 5K & 10K Races, and the Live Harness Racing at the World’s By TERRY SMALLIN Oldest Harness Track, we are a community brimming with Executive Director potential. Our Chamber embraces this potential and fosters Goshen Chamber of Commerce strong business-to-business connections through educational programs, community support and unparalleled networking opportunities. Our active membership makes this possible. The Goshen Chamber of Commerce prides itself on being an invaluable resource and marketing tool for our members. On behalf of the Goshen Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors and our 330 plus members we encourage you to join us. Together we will continue to cultivate the crossroads between community and commerce. It is my honor to serve you. Terry Smallin, Executive Director
A m a z i n g G r ac e Fa r m
Art Walk
845-667-1001 hauckfamily@truevine.net
The Village of Goshen, Goshen Art League, Goshen Chamber of Commerce, and Orange County New York Arts Council are jointly hosting a monthly Art Walk the first Friday of every month starting at 6:00 pm in Downtown Goshen.
B i a l a s Fa r m
845-374-6941 bialasfarms@frontiernet.net
B l ac k L a b N at u r a ls 845-283-4434 tonydomenick@yahoo.com
B r o o k f i e lds Fa r m of Goshen
845-294-7265 brookfieldfarm@frontiernet.net
C ac t u s P e t e ’ s Homemade Jerky
973-846-0081 cactuspetesbeefjerky@yahoo.com
Catskill Soap Company
The first event kicked off May 1st, and one of the participating artists, Gene Bové, had a terrific time painting alongside his great-great niece, who he said, “made his day”. He lowered his easel, and she helped him paint a Goshen scene. The scene was a view from the village park that the two were painting from a photo. Join us every 1st Friday thereafter as the Art Walk continues. Your support of our local art community and downtown businesses is invaluable. Each participating business will feature the work of a different local artist. Residents and guests can walk from business to business enjoying local artwork and refreshments. All are encouraged to stay for dinner and enjoy Goshen’s nightlife. For more information or if you are a business that would like to participate, email kyleroddey@gmail.com.
914-424-6436 ladyanik@yahoo.com
C e n t r a l B a k e ry
201-488-6261 cristinag50@centralbakerynj.com
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NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS CONTINUED Ed g w i c k Fa r m 845-534-8707 edgwickfarm@gmail.com
Fl o r i da B a k e ry & D e l i 845-508-6017 floridabakerydeli@gmail.com
H a p p y H e r bs S oa p 845-733-4577 happy.herbs@yahoo.com
H i lly Ac r e s Fa r m s 845-482-4296 atmchahn@localnet.com
H o n e y b r o o k Fa r m s
Fa rmers’ M a rk et We are excited about our new 2015 Market Season! Our mission is to promote local and regional agriculture and ensure a supply of fresh local produce for our community! Opening day for the highly awaited Goshen Farmers’ Market was Friday, May 29, 2015. Diana Lupinski, the market manager, has been organizing the event for many years, and we’re glad to say that she is at it again this year. Each year the Goshen Farmers’ Market attracts thousands of people to downtown Goshen to purchase some of the freshest fruits and vegetables, the tastiest bread, organic honey, garden decorations, the choicest flowers and plants, and a huge selection of crafts. The Goshen Farmers’ Market is located at the Village Square (Church Park) at the intersection of Main Street & South Church Street, Goshen, NY. The 2015 market will operate on Fridays, May 29, 2015 thru October 30, 2015, from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm rain or shine. Due to conflict with the Great American Weekend, the market scheduled for July 3, 2015 will be cancelled.
845-744-2677 t.widmark@honeybrook-farms.com
J a n e t ’ s Q ua l i t y B a k e d G o o ds , I n c . 845-651-8310 jbakedgd@gmail.com
J o h n L u p i n sk i Fa r m s 845-294-5557 johnlupinskifarm@yahoo.com
Just From He aven Farm 845-988-5798 ptm@warwick.net
Little Lady Flower Farm 201-481-4987 littleladyflowerfarm@gmail.com
Luna Grown 845-459-5862 chris@lunagrown.com
M i n d , B o dy & B at h 845-446-2610 moonshine1025@gmail.com
Small business, Big savings.
O r c h a r ds o f C o n c kl i n L L C 845-354-0369 concklins@ad.com
Ot t’r ageous Cookie Co. 845-656-2707 sales@ottrageouscookieco.com
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NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS CONTINUED Petie’s Biscuits 845-606-2098 peteiesbuscuits@gmail.com
Pickelicious 201-481-4987 orders@picklelicious.com
P o m o R i d g e Fa r m 845-564-4541 salfac@verizon.net
S&SO Produce 845-651-4211 mark@ssoproduce.com
S c o t t y ’ s C o u n t ry Kitchen, Inc.
UPCOMING EVENTS J U LY
wednesday, august 19 th
S A T. & S U N . , july 4 th & 5 th
7:45AM - 9AM $10 members - $15 non-members Rhinebeck Room, Glen Arden 214 Harriman Dr., Goshen, NY
g r e at a m e r i c a n weekend
SATURDAY: 9AM-5PM SUNDAY: 10AM-5PM Church Park, Main St. and South Church St., Goshen, NY
friday, august 2 1st
friday, july 10 th
10AM - 5PM Church Park, Main St. and South Church St., Goshen, NY
g o s h e n fa r m e r s ’ m a r k e t
wednesday, august 2 6 th
W E D N E S D AY, J U LY 15 T H
5PM - 7PM 30 Hatfield Ln., Goshen, NY
J U LY NET W OR K ING B REA K FA S T
845-402-8568 carmela@senzaglutinebycarmela.com
The Bodhi Tree
friday, july 17 th & 2 4 th
S e n z a Gl u t i n e by C a r m e ll a
347-282-4248 info@bodhitreelife.com
T h e Fa r m e r s Dau g h t e r 973-738-9520
The Gourmet E xc h a n g e 973-875-8425 gourmetexchange@gmail.com
Tw i s t e d J e a n n e ’ s 845-554-4998 twistedjeannes@gmail.com
V i o l e t H i ll 845-692-5252 marykimelman@gmail.com
Wa r w i c k Va ll e y W i n e ry 845-258-6020 wvwinery@warwick.net
Whipped Cupcakes 845-541-1767 whipped.cupcakes@yahoo.com
g o s h e n fa r m e r s ’ m a r k e t
10AM - 5PM Church Park, Main St. and South Church St., Goshen, NY
7:45AM-9AM Guest Speakers: Dawn Ansbro - Executive Director, Orange County Arts Council; and Julissie Saltzberg - President, Goshen Art League $10 members - $15 non-members Rinebeck Room, Glen Arden 214 Harriman Dr., Goshen, NY
845-374-2510 oinfo@scottyspies.com
au g u s t n e t w o r k i n g b r e a k fa s t
g o s h e n fa r m e r s ’ m a r k e t
10AM - 5PM Church Park, Main St. and South Church St., Goshen, NY
thursday, june 3 0 th w o m e n i n b u s i n e ss g r o u p
9AM - 10:30AM Goshen Chamber Office
AUGUST T H U R S D AY, A U G U S T 6 T H P e e r Adv i s o ry G r o u p
9AM - 10AM Flat Iron Financial Group of Ameriprise Financial, 25 Main St., 3rd Floor, Goshen, NY
friday, august 7 th G o s h e n A r t Wa lk
6PM - 9PM Village of Goshen
friday, august 7 th & 14 th g o s h e n fa r m e r s ’ m a r k e t
10AM - 5PM Church Park, Main St. and South Church St., Goshen, NY
r i bb o n c u t t i n g ac c e ss p h ys i c a l t h e r a p y
friday, june 3 0 th w o m e n i n b u s i n e ss g r o u p
9AM - 10:30AM Goshen Chamber Office
friday, august 2 8 th g o s h e n fa r m e r s ’ m a r k e t
10AM - 5PM Church Park, Main St. and South Church St., Goshen, NY