Display Cases for Sale in Saratoga Springs and Lake Placid

I am sad to see both Designer Studios, Saratoga Springs and the Adirondack Craft Center, Lake Placid close their doors. Both of them have had decades of great business for themselves and the makers they represented. Both have generously contributed their expertise to the participants of ANCA's workshops How to Establish and Maintain Wholesale Accounts and The Marketing Toolkit for Retailers. May their future paths have wonderful surprises in store for them.

For retailers and artisans looking to augment their display areas, these two shops have some great units. Designer Studios (518.584.1977) who is closing at the end of this month (today and tomorrow only!) still had a few beautiful oak wall and floor mount jewelry cases for sale when I walked in, by chance, on Monday, Oct. 27, 2008. The Adirondack Craft Center (518.523.2062), closing in mid November, has many displays, clothing racks, bins, shelves, and other units for sale.

New Winter Farmers' Market

Schenectady Green Market debuts from 10-2 on Sunday (Nov. 2) in Proctors Arcade, with plans to run every Sunday all year round. ... The market is still looking for vendors with any or all of the following: vegetables, fruit, meat, honey, maple syrup, jam, milk, cheese, eggs, baked goods, bedding plants, flowers, wine, processed foods and high-quality crafts. More info at www.schenectadygreenmarket.org. (Metroland, Oct. 23-29, 2008, p.13)

The Wild Center in Tupper Lake expects to have a winter Farmers' Market once a month. Refer back to a posting in August re: their first market.

Washington Co. Agricultural & Tourism Showcase Nov. 6

1200 tour promoters have been invited to the Washington County Regional Agricultural & Tourism Showcase on Nov. 6. Exhibitors representing everything from local attractions, lodging facilities, community theaters and museums, to farm stands and orchards are invited to fill the hall at the Regional Agricultural & Tourism Showcase, on Thursday, November 6th at Christ the King Spiritual Life Center. Free.

Explore collaborative marketing initiatives, farm-to-chef connections, agricultural and history-based tours, and other networking opportunities to better promote local businesses by capitalizing on the inherent tourist draw in this region we call home.

·When: Set-Up runs from 2:00-3:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 6th. Exhibitor Networking: 3:00-4:00 p.m. followed by the show: 4:00-6:00 p.m. ·Where: Christ the King Spiritual Life Center, 575 Burton Rd., Easton, NY ·Contact: Tori Riley at (518) 798-1761, e-mail triley@ adirondackchamber.org.

An agricultural and tourism show presented by the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce with the help of The Washington County Tourism Association and The Towns and Villages of the Battenkill Valley. Sponsored by Glens Falls National Bank & Trust Co.

Upcoming Craft Show and Marketing Workshops

The Harvest Craft Fair on Saturday, Oct. 18th at the Holy Ghost Academy in Tupper Lake attracts more people each year. Among the 30 exhibitors, all of which sell handmade works, are Jake and Robert Reiss of www.Aromasgalore.com who say they are very pleased with the show. They have attended since the first year in 2005. For applications or more information contact Suzanne Sherwood 518.359-3821 or Linda Perrigo 58.359-2585 (h) 518.359-3241 (w).

For those of you wishing to seriously reexamine your marketing strategies, consider signing up for the "Marketing for Profit" course to learn about business planning, e-commerce, financing and website development. Northern Adirondack Trading Cooperative has partnered with Cornell Cooperative Extension to provide the courses online so you can attend the class sitting at your own home computer.
The first session starts Oct. 25, out of Hogansburg, and is in partnership with the Mohawk Indian Tribe Economic Development. The second one, starting in early January 2009, is in partnership with the Essex County Cornell Cooperative Extension out of Westport. Each one last 16 to 20 weeks with evening classes held on Monday and Wednesday. I'll be speaking about regional branding at the January 5th class in Westport.
Contact Ruby Sprowls, Northern Adirondack Trading Cooperative, www.natconline.org for more info and to sign up.

Shop News

The Lemon Potpourri in Olmstedville is having a "Going Out of Business" sale. The Ray Brook Frog near Lake Placid and Blue Mountain Lake Designs are for sale.
Adirondack Country Store in Northville has shifted completely from print and online catalog to online only with a revamped website. Owner Joyce Teshoney is already working on her Christmas content.
In Corinth, the MacArthur Park shop is closed but the Barn (exact name unknown), right behind it, is selling local product as is the Hadley General Store.