BB’s Bargains is a small, local business dedicated to making shopping an experience. We love finding bargains and want to pass that feeling of excitement along.
This isn’t your average discount store though. We bring you quality products – most of them big name brands – at bargain pricing, of course, but after walking through our doors, you’ll forget that you are even at a discount store! Visit us and you’ll see why.
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Hoof and Horn Butcher and Eatery
After moving back to the North Country in late 2017, Jon and Becky began searching for a way to bring what they love to the community of Potsdam. They were able to acquire a beautiful space on Market St in the summer of 2021 and the work began.
With Jon’s almost 20 years of experience in the food industry and educational background they were able to create a unique business that operates as a retail outlet and eatery.
They are excited to be able to provide high quality craft butchery items as well as unique prepared casual and fine dining experiences.
St. Lawrence Nurseries, LLC
St. Lawrence Nurseries sprouted up in 1923, and was first the endeavor of Fred L. Ashworth, of Heuvelton, NY. He was a farmer with an interest in growing and propagating fruits and nuts for northern climates. The nursery spent many years as more of a hobby and experiment station than a business for Fred. He supported his family through farm labor and working for the county on the road crew, but also grafted and sold fruit trees in a small business he called St. Lawrence Nurseries.
Bill MacKentley met Fred in 1971, and within a few years they developed a relationship that became almost like family. Fred was self-taught, but extremely knowledgeable and well-read. During his lifetime he had tried many fruits and nuts in this northern climate, learning what survives and what winter kills here, and had recorded his observations in single-space typed or laboriously hand-written pages. Fred traded information, scionwood, and cuttings with other plant-breeders in a forum of letters called a “round-robin” through organizations like NAFEX (North American Fruit Explorers) and NNGA (Northern Nut Growers Assn.) leading to innumerable experiments and dozens of new edible plant varieties.
When Fred died in 1977, Diana and Bill purchased the land where he had done much of his grafting and breeding in Potsdam, NY. In 1981, they produced the first official St. Lawrence Nurseries catalog. For 34 years, the MacKentleys cultivated a truly unique and wonderful business, carrying the legacy of Fred Ashworth’s passion. In September of 2015, the nursery was passed on to Connor Hardiman. Connor worked for the MacKenleys for 5 years prior to taking over the nursery (with the invaluable help of several core employees). The MacKentleys continue to be involved in an advisory capacity; distributing their decades of knowledge and ensuring a successful future for St. Lawrence Nurseries.
Big Shotz Golf
Big Shotz Golf is the newest addition to the Potsdam, NY area! With it’s indoor golf simulator, shooting simulator AND full bar, this place is the prime spot to come hang out, have some fun, try some simulated sports and relax!
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Anchorspace Potsdam
In these days of remote working, it’s great to have an option to have office space out of the house. Anchorspace Potsdam is a coworking space offering month-to-month memberships and hourly/daily conference room rental. With both permanent and flex desk options (all our desks are stand-sit desks) along with high-speed internet, printer, kitchenette, and useable tech supplies that you need to work remotely successfully. Our online (and in-person) community or members and marketing options that come with your membership can further help you network and get your business or non-profit even more visible, online and off. Please contact us to set up a tour and see if Anchorspace Potsdam would be a great opportunity for you!