Working out has always been a big part of Bob Maas and Mark Bertram’s lifestyle. And the brothers are ready to share their passion for fitness with others. They’ve purchased Monticello Fitness Factory on 36 Forestburgh Road from another pair of brothers –– Mike and Vince Dollard. The Fitness Factory has been a staple of […]
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CATSKILL HUDSON BANK MARKS 25TH ANNIVERSARY WITH THE NEW LOAN RECORD, MOST PROFITABLE MONTH
December 7, 2018 marked a very important milestone in the history of Sullivan County community banking – the 25th Anniversary of Catskill Hudson Bank. Originally called Community Bank of Sullivan County, Catskill Hudson Bank was founded by a group of Sullivan County business leaders with its main office in Monticello, on Route 42 North. Today, […]

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE: IT’S ALL IN THE NUMBERS
To the People: What a difference a year makes! This timeless adage could not be more true in Sullivan County today. Just one year ago there was no Resorts World Catskills or YO1 Nature Cure. Also, Kartrite Indoor Water Park is now nearly completed, Entertainment Hotel is under construction, and the Eldred Preserve project, Hampton […]

Sullivan County Chamber names new President/CEO
The Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce Executive Board and Board of Directors are excited to announce the hiring of our new President/CEO, Jaime Schmeiser. After an exhaustive search the Board feels they have found the perfect fit in Jaime. She will start in her new role as the leader of the Chamber on October 1. […]

SCVA brings global awareness & visitors to Sullivan Catskills
The Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association (SCVA), the official tourism promotion agency for Sullivan County, is experiencing substantial results from the implementation of their strategic marketing plan. The goal is to attract visitors from around the globe to the Sullivan Catskills, increase visitor spending, overnight stays and county bed tax collections. Why are new visitors coming […]

Q&A with Resorts World Catskills’ Charlie Degliomini
What exciting new developments are happening in and around the casino since its opening earlier this year? Since opening our doors earlier this year, we have opened most of our amenities that our integrated casino resort has to offer. In addition to our 332 all-suite hotel which features 27 premium accommodations, we have launched the […]

Helping people a rewarding experience for County Manager Josh Potosek
The Distinguished Service Award is given each year by the Sullivan County Partnership for Economic Development to a person who has shown extraordinary service to the county, and with more than 11 years under his belt, Sullivan County Manager Joshua Potosek is being honored this year for his dedication and hard work. Potosek was offered the […]

The Sullivan Catskills is making a comeback!
Sullivan Catskills is growing steadily in tourism spending, making Sullivan County one of the fastest emerging destinations for tourism growth and investment in New York State and the entire Northeast. The Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association (SCVA) and its economic development partners are at the forefront of this development. Time, strong partnerships and well thought out […]

Building a local, sustainable energy economy for Sullivan County
Solar energy is an integral component of Governor Cuomo’s “Reforming the Energy Vision” initiative, which seeks to transform New York State’s energy economy by 2030, and Sullivan County is at the forefront of this transformation. In particular, Sullivan County is home to several Community Distributed Generation (CDG) projects, each in various stages of planning and […]