As Sullivan County is experiencing a resurgence of tourism development, the Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association (SCVA) is at the forefront of strategically preparing its members for the expected influx of visitors to the area and the region. As the official legislative tourism promotion agency (TPA) for the county, SCVA works with other state TPAs, New […]
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According to a new study by Oxford Economics, the surge in visitors from China will continue into the next few years, with New York expected to see a nearly 200 percent increase. Within the next five years, New York is expected to host 1.17 million Chinese visitors, a 196 percent increase over 2013. New York
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Glick Auto and Truck Sales is celebrating 50 years in business. The family-owned and operated business opened in Monticello, in the same location it is today, in 1968. Current president Arthur Glick founded the dealership and service center with his wife Diane, whom everyone called Chicki. When it opened, Arthur Glick sold only GMC trucks.
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Thursday, June 21 is not only the first day of summer but also International Yoga Day. And what better way to celebrate than by attending the Grand Opening of Sullivan County’s world-class luxury Nature Cure resort – YO1. “We consider June 21 a very auspicious day,” YO1 Marketing Manager, Abhiruchi Jain said. “The event is
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Tavern on Main opened last fall and has quickly become a fixture on Jeffersonville’s Main Street. That’s exactly what owners Lauren Seikaly and Michael Huber intended – a place for the community to not only gather, but also sit and stay awhile. Now, the husband-and-wife duo are expanding their business. They purchased surrounding properties and
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1969 New York State passed legislation providing for the creation of industrial development agencies (IDAs) to facilitate economic development in specific localities throughout the State. Today there is an IDA in every county in New York State, and many towns, cities and villages also have IDAs. The County of Sullivan IDA was proposed by Sullivan
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“Whatever it takes!” is the motto of this year’s Leadership Sullivan class. The program expands leadership potential of participants through educational platforms designed to broaden individual’s knowledge of the county, improve communication skills, and increase organization and problem solving skills. Recently, the class and members of the community gathered at the Villa Roma for a
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The Sullivan County Partnership for Economic Development held its monthly meeting at the new White Lake Restaurant ‘Off the Hook’ and heard updates from Partnership President/CEO Marc Baez on the continued strong economic recovery in the county as well as updates from Deputy County Manager Dan Depew and the principals of Kartrite Hotel & Indoor
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Indicators underscore change is coming but be open to it To the People: Despite the prolonged winter and cool, wet spring, activity is now accelerating rapidly. The indicators are starting to reflect all of the investment, construction and job creation that is now occurring. Look at any indices in recent months and one can now
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