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Upcoming Events
8/28: 32nd Annual Old Franklin Day. This year's theme is "Anything Patriotic" topped off with the dedication of Veteran's Memorial at 11:00 a.m. in the community park. Throughout the day: art show, horse & wagon rides, quilt show, crafts & artisan booths, library book sale, flea market booths, lots of food, Doodlebugs, antique tractors, and lots of other entertainment. Location: Franklin Central School Grounds - Franklin. Contact Cindy Pinney 607-829-8694 for more information.
8/28: 24th Annual Margaretville Street Fair. 10 am - 3 pm. Main Street in Margaretville is a walkign paradise for shoppers with 80+ vendors and Main Street Merchants with doors wide open for your shopping enjoyment. Jewelery, pottery, clothing, home decor, community organizations, raffles, Catskill artisans and fine crafts and lots fo food to taste and enjoy. Free. Rain or Shine. Fun for the Whole Family. For more information visit www.centralcatskills.com or call 845-586-3300.
8/ 29: How to Raise Honey Bees
2pm – 4pm at the HOBART COMMUNITY CENTER, CORNELL AVENUE. Bill Parker, of family-owned Horton Hill Farms in Jefferson and popular Ag Science and 6th grade teacher at South Kortright Central Schools will present a lecture on beekeeping and making honey at home. Parker will have on hand an observation beehive to illustrate how the bees make honey. EVERYONE WELCOME. $5 SUGGESTED CONTRIBUTION.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Moynahan at 538-9749
9/5: Secrets to Baking the Perfect Apple Pie.
2pm – 4:30pm at the HOBART COMMUNITY CENTER, CORNELL AVENUE. Participants will be guided by master chef Geri Rydeout, owner of the Coffee Pot and head cook for Phoenix House. All local apples will be used. Adults and children alike will learn how to make a pie crust from scratch and how to make a perfect apple pie.EVERYONE WELCOME. $5 SUGGESTED CONTRIBUTION.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Moynahan at 538-9749
9/11: 27th Annual Dan Rion Memorial Antique Engine Jamboree & Powerfest at Hanford Mills Museum Join us in a celebration of power and ingenuity-past, present, and future! 10:00am - 5:00pm. Call 607-278-5744 or visit www.hanfordmills.org. for details.
9/18-9/19: USAC NY State Championship Bike Race at Plattekill Mountain. Plattekill Mountain Ski Center will be hosting the USAC NY State Championship Bike Race. Call 607-326-3500 for details or visit:www.plattekill.com.
9/19: Introduction to Canning and Preserving.
2pm – 4:30 pm at the HOBART COMMUNITY CENTER, CORNELL AVENUE. Cornell University Cooperative Extension of Delaware County Executive Director Jeanne Darling, along with Master Food Preserver Carol Brannen, will demonstrate safe food handling and the basics of canning foods with water bath and pressure canning methods of preserving fruits, vegetables, and meats. Participants will can a jar of produce as part of the class. EVERYONE WELCOME. $5 SUGGESTED CONTRIBUTION.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Moynahan at 538-9749
10/3: The Art of Maple Syrup.
2pm – 4pm at the HOBART COMMUNITY CENTER, CORNELL AVENUE. Dwayne Hill, one owner of the family-owned and operated Shaver-Hill Farms, located in Harpersfield, will lecture on how their family gathers, processes and makes Maple Syrup. The family has made Maple syrup and Maple products for decades. EVERYONE WELCOME. $5 SUGGESTED CONTRIBUTION.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Moynahan at 538-9749
For a much more extensive list of upcoming events, visit:
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Delaware County Office of Economic Development
Growing Business in Delaware County
The Delaware County Department of Economic Development strives to meet the needs of new and existing businesses. We aim to be your first and last point of contact for any issues or questions that you may have regarding operating, locating or expanding your business in Delaware County, as well what it takes to establish a successful new business.
Our primary objective is to support the growth of existing businesses, while encouraging the development of new small business enterprises in Delaware County. For businesses considering locating in Delaware County that means our commitment to your business doesn't end once you come.
We focus our time and energy on the needs of the business community. Take a closer look and you will see why Delaware County is the place to grow your business.
- The cooperative efforts of our various economic development entities provide an unparalleled network of support to entrepreneurs.
- Opportunities for Main Street and tourism related development abound.
- Empire Zone incentives provide a competitive business location.
- Various low interest funding programs are available to assist eligible companies with gap financing needs.
- Workforce development programs, ensure that your labor force is ready and able.
All our efforts are designed to strengthen your business and our area's economic vitality.
Grow your business in Delaware County! |
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