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09/04/2026

Did you know farm tours actually help reduce stress for livestock? 🐐🐮

In this clip, Arielle Honovich of Ridge Ranch explains a surprising benefit of agritourism: socializing baby animals. By the time their goats and calves go to new homes, they are already used to trailers, loud noises, and being petted by visitors, making the transition much easier on the animals.

📊 HAVE YOUR SAY! Agritourism benefits both the community and the farm ecosystem, yet local red tape often gets in the way. Take 2 minutes to fill out our Legislative Priority Survey to help us advocate for Putnam’s agricultural community.

👇 Full episode and Survey links in the comments! 👇

08/28/2026

We’ve gotten so far removed from where life actually stems from.

🌾In our latest episode, Arielle Honovich of Ridge Ranch reminds us of the foundational role farming plays in Putnam County's history—and its future. Before the convenience stores and modern sprawl, agriculture was the absolute basis of life here.

Protecting and supporting modern farms is critical, but local zoning and red tape often get in the way of that connection.

📊 HAVE YOUR SAY! We are gathering direct feedback to advocate for Putnam’s agricultural community. Take 2 minutes to fill out our Legislative Priority Survey!

👇 Full episode and Survey links in the comments! 👇

08/21/2026

🎙️ NEW EPISODE & LEGISLATIVE SURVEY
Did you know that agritourism is one of the most vital industries in our county? 🚜
In our latest episode, we sit down with Arielle Honovich, founder of Ridge Ranch in Patterson. Arielle transitioned from a special education teacher to building a thriving agricultural destination from the ground up.
But her biggest hurdle wasn't the weather or the livestock—it was battling local government red tape and fighting for her farm's rights under the Agricultural District just to operate.

"What we didn't realize was that the hardest part of farming wasn't going to have actually anything to do with farming. It was just going to be like defending our rights." — Arielle Honovich
📊 HAVE YOUR SAY! We are gathering direct feedback from business owners like Arielle to advocate for Putnam’s agricultural and business community.
👇 Listen to the full episode and take 2 minutes to fill out our Legislative Priority Survey! Both links are in the comments. 👇

08/14/2026

Million Dollar Plant Revolution

"When you've got oodles of work and still want more. Just call me the business equivalent of the Cookie Monster!" 🍪🏭

In this clip from our newest episode, Lammothermic President Garrett Noach gives an incredible update on their business success. Despite the unique challenges of operating in New York, their Brewster foundry is absolutely booming.

Here is what growth looks like right now:

Experiencing record backlogs with "oodles of work".

Expanding to 65 employees running three shifts around the clock—as Garrett says, "we never stop, baby!"

Investing $1 million into revolutionizing their 50,000 sq. ft. facility with industry-leading modern technology.

📊 SUPPORT OUR LOCAL EMPLOYERS!

We want to ensure manufacturing businesses like Lammothermic can continue to thrive and expand right here in Putnam County. Take 2 minutes to fill out our Legislative Priority Survey so we can advocate for the infrastructure and government support our local leaders need.

👇 Links to the full episode and the Legislative Priority Survey are in the comments!👇

08/07/2026

How do local manufacturers survive when entry-level labor costs in NY are nearly double out-of-state rates?

In our latest episode, Lammothermic President Garrett Nowak shares the stark reality of operating a foundry in Brewster—from sky-high labor costs to frustrating infrastructure red tape.

"Don't tell me you love me when I'm leaving. Love me while I'm here."

📊 HAVE YOUR SAY! We are gathering direct feedback to bring to our elected officials. Take 2 minutes to fill out our Legislative Priority Survey and help us advocate for Putnam employers.

👇 Full episode and Survey links in the comments! 👇

08/04/2026

The Putnam County Business Community Speaks: Why We're Going Back to Basics

The Putnam County Business Council was founded for one reason. To be the independent, non government funded voice of the Putnam County business community. Not a political organization. Not a government agency. A business advocacy organization. Period...

Read full blog link in the comments

07/31/2026

🎙️ NEW EPISODE & LEGISLATIVE SURVEY: The Voice of Putnam County Business
How do you keep American manufacturing thriving in New York despite the red tape?

In our latest Legislative Series episode, we sit down with Garrett Noach, President of Lammothermic. At just 25 years old, Garrett unexpectedly took over his family's 40-year-old Brewster foundry following the sudden passing of his father. Today, he’s leading a $1 million facility modernization and running three full shifts!

But staying competitive isn't easy. Garrett gets real about the hurdles local businesses face:

Navigating New York's high labor costs compared to out-of-state competitors.
Battling century-old infrastructure issues that cause runoff water to flood his facility.
The frustrating "phone tag" with local and state officials when trying to find actionable solutions.
"Don't tell me you love me when I'm leaving. Love me while I'm here." — Garrett Noach

📊 WE NEED YOUR VOICE! This episode is part of our ongoing Legislative Series. We are actively gathering feedback from Putnam County business owners to bring directly to our elected officials. Please take 2 minutes to fill out our Business Legislation Survey so we can advocate for a streamlined, coordinated resource system that actually supports our local employers.

👇 Listen to the full episode and fill out the Legislative Survey. Links for both are in the comments! 👇

Special thanks to our premier episode sponsors: Tompkins Bank, Park Ford, and Prosperous Jenn!

07/24/2026

9% one year. 14% the next. 📉💸 Rising health insurance premiums are one of the biggest challenges facing Putnam County businesses right now — and it's a conversation that needs to reach our elected officials.

That's exactly what we're doing. Every episode, every survey response is helping us build the case for real change at the December Legislative Round Table.

🎧 Full episode in the comments.
📝 Have your say — survey link in the comments too.

Your voice shapes the conversation.

07/22/2026

Putnam County is growing. Housing, workforce, infrastructure, and regulatory reform are still critical conversations for our business community.

John Kraus, PCBC Board Member, shares his perspective on what Blueprint New York means for us right here at home.

This is part of the conversation we're bringing to our elected officials at the December Legislative Round Table. We want to know what YOU think — take our survey and be part of it.

👇 Read the full article and take the survey!

07/17/2026

Let’s be real—when double price increases start feeling like the "new normal," it’s enough to make any business owner's head spin. 😵💫 So, how do we keep going without losing our minds?

In our latest episode, we realized that sometimes you just need a humor break. Navigating today’s economy takes grit, strategy, and honestly, a really good sense of humor. Watch this clip for a little comic relief, and join us for the full conversation where we dig into the real challenges (and solutions) for local businesses right now.

🎧 Click the link in the comments to listen to the full episode!

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593 Route 6
Carmel, NY
10541

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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(845) 228-8595

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http://www.putnamcountybusinesscouncil.com/

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