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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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VHB looks to help Sullivan County grow

VHB partners with clients to improve mobility, enhance communities and economic vitality, and balance development and infrastructure needs with environmental stewardship. With offices in 30 locations along the East Coast, VHB is available to both business and government clients at a moment’s notice. That’s why they recently joined the Sullivan County Partnership for Economic Development to find

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Sen. Bonacic reflects on Walter Rhulen Award, long career in politics

Some of the greatest achievements in the world started with a simple thought and a small act of kindness. For this year’s Walter A. Rhulen Awardee – New York State Senator John Bonacic – kindness and helping people is something he always had in him. “When you come out of law school you just think about

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Partnership continues small business entrepreneurial focus

The Sullivan County Partnership believes in the importance of small businesses and how they are a fundamental part of the economy. Christopher Lockwood, Marketing Outreach Coordinator for the Sullivan County Partnership for Economic Development, has been leading the small business division for the Partnership. Recently the Sullivan County Partnership partnered with Jeff Bank to assist

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Superior Surfacing keeps its customers happy

Superior Surfacing Systems Ltd. was formed in 2002, primarily performing asphalt repairs and sealcoating services. Since that time the company has steadily grown into one of the area’s most highly-respected commercial paving contractors. Serving Orange, Sullivan, Rockland, Westchester, Dutchess Counties in New York State and Northern New Jersey, Superior Surfacing Systems concentrates on private commercial

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Advance Testing continues tradition of quality, reliability, professionalism and integrity

Jimmy Smith will never forget how Advance Testing got started. Smith worked hard, first earning an associate’s degree from Alfred State College, followed by a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Fairleigh Dickinson University. After college, he found a job working within a division of Yonkers Contracting, eventually working his way up to Chief Quality Control

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SC Partnership Announces Senator John J. Bonacic as 2018 Walter A. Rhulen Award Recipient

County Manager Josh Potosek to be honored with Distinguished Service Award The Sullivan County Partnership for Economic Development has announced that New York State Senator John J. Bonacic will be honored as its 2018 Walter A. Rhulen Award recipient at this year’s Annual Meeting on October 4 at The Sullivan Event Center in Rock Hill.

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Love Where You Live

Sullivan Renaissance has opened registration for its Spring Market and Annual Conference. This year’s event will take place the weekend of April 27-28. “Love Where You Live” is a sentiment that has become a tangible representation of the hard work and dedication of hundreds of volunteers throughout the communities in Sullivan County, NY. On Friday, April 27th,

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Sullivan Catskills Hosts FAM Tours For International Travel Market

2018 is off to a busy start. The 2018 Sullivan Catskills travel guide is already seeing re-distribution at various information centers along the I-87 corridor and Rte. 81 information centers. The guide was well received at over 15 trade and travel shows that the Sullivan County Visitors Assn. (SCVA) attends with its member partners as well. SCVA’s website and

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Delaware Engineering Helping Sullivan County

As Sullivan County continues to grow, the need for smart community development is a high priority. From new municipal buildings to refurbishing water and wastewater systems, Delaware Engineering is becoming an ever-growing part of this development. “Our core business is water and wastewater engineering,” Dave Ohman, a principal of the 31-year-old company, said. “We also can do

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