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Hometown Cafe – Business of the Year 2019

Business of the year
John and Sue Fregoe with Rob Bicknell and Kellie Hitchman, Chamber Exec Board.

The Potsdam Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its selection for Business of the Year for 2019- the Hometown Café.

Located in the heart of the Village of Norwood, Town of Potsdam, the Hometown café is much more than a friendly and welcoming small-town diner where you are always treated like family. According to the two submitted nominations, owners Sue and John Fregoe work relentlessly to better the community. They were instrumental in fundraising for all-inclusive playground equipment for the Norwood Village Park and at the Norwood Beach.

In addition to creating opportunities for local youth, the Hometown Café plays an active role in community events such as the 4th of July parade, the children’s day in the park, Norwood Village Green Concert Series and the Norwood Christmas Festival. In a partnership with the local police department, they offer free ice cream to citizens who are “caught” doing good. Sue and John are also active members of the Norwood Kiwanis Club and volunteer for the Special Olympics.

One nominee stated “The Hometown, owners Sue and John Fregoe, along with their employees are the heart of the Village of Norwood. They provide great customer service and good food at a great price. They treat their staff like family. Their whole family works hard to help any way they can.”

Anchorspace Grand Opening

Anchorspace Potsdam, a coworking space owned by Nicole Ouellette, hosted a grand opening party on Thursday, February 28. Read about the ribbon cutting. Welcome to Potsdam, Nicole!

Raquette River Lions Club Host Skating at Pine Street Arena

LIONS HOST SKATING — Skaters of all ages enjoyed free time slots on the ice at Sandstone Arena in Potsdam during the holidays, sponsored by the Raquette River Lions Club.  The Lions thank Potsdam Recreation Director Trey Smutz for an excellent job providing great skating conditions for all.

Five Guys Ribbon Cutting – Friday, December 14

Five Guys Ribbon Cutting – Friday, December 14 at 10:30 AM

79 Market St, Potsdam
We are excited to welcome the newest eatery in Potsdam: Five Guys Burgers. The franchise built a new building on the corner of Sandstone Dr and Market St for their store, and we are excited to help them open to the public. We held the grand opening and ribbon cutting on Friday, December 14 at 10:30 AM and then got to have a wonderful lunch! They’re open from 11 AM – 10 PM every day!

Small Business Saturday

Saturday, November 24, 2018

Small Business Saturday is the annual holiday shopping tradition that gets communities everywhere out in support of their favorite small businesses. Because when they thrive, we all thrive. This year the Potsdam Chamber of Commerce will let you know all the wonderful things our member businesses are doing on this great holiday shopping day!

Check out all the great things happening in Potsdam this Saturday:

SLC Arts Art Market, 10 AM – 4 PM

SLC Arts Gallery at Potsdam Town Hall, 18 Elm St, Potsdam
Ten local artists display original artwork and fine handcrafts for sale, including jewelry, pottery, and fiber art. SLC Arts promotes collaboration within the arts community, and encourages public and private support of and involvement in the arts, throughout St. Lawrence County and the surrounding region.

Treasures Cove Promotions, 8 AM – 8 PM

22 Market St, Potsdam
~ First 10 customers receive$5 TC Bucks to spend in store
~Pick a gift box to receive your disc off your entire purchase
~Receive $5 TC Bucks for every$20 sale to redeem after December 1

*Treasures Cove is Potsdam Chamber Business Leader, and we thank them for their support!*

Paula Youmell, RN, Wise Woman Nurse™

Hannawa Falls, call for appointment 315-212-3066
Pop in to pick up any product at 15% discount: think gifts and gifts for yourself!

 

Trillium Yoga Center Community Yoga, 9 – 10 AM

42 1/2 Elm St, Potsdam
Community Yoga on Saturday mornings offers students an opportunity to enjoy yoga with a variety of Trillium teachers.  No materials or experience needed. Suggested drop-in rate $5-10.

Tactics Live Adventure & Escape Games, 12pm – 10pm

5 Market St, Potsdam
Play on Small Business Saturday and use code SATURDAY to receive 15% off your game!

 

 

Potsdam Food Co-op, 8 AM – 7 PM

24 Elm St, Potsdam
Stop in and show your support for your local Food Co-op. Receive a 10% discount on Holiday Gift Items all day long!

 

 

4F Running, 11 AM – 7 PM

75 Market St, Potsdam
Black Friday Deals all weekend! All shoes 10% off and AfterShokz Trekz Air only $119.95.

 

Grace Boutique Sales, 11 AM – 6 PM

78 Market St, Potsdam
Gift certificate raffle (one entry with purchase)
20% off all Twila Basley items
10% off clothing (excludes baby/children’s items)

 

 

 

 

Thriftique, 9 AM – 5 PM

145 Market St, Potsdam (Seacomm Plaza)
Sale! 20% off everything!

 

 

 

 

Brick & Mortar Music Discounts, 10 AM – 2 PM

15 Market St, Potsdam
Huge Holiday Discounts including 20% off Guitars, Basses and Ukeleles!

 

 

 

Today’s Hair & Day Spa, 9 AM – 3 PM

36 Market St, Potsdam
1) 35% off Product gift sets
2) spa gift packages available for purchase
3) Free paraffin treatment with purchase of half hour massage and express pedicure
4) Free eyebrow arch when you book a dimensional color
5) Free peppermint foot scrub with purchase of one hour massage
Inquire in-store for more holiday season specials!

Featured Business Leader: Maple Run Emporium

Congratulations to this week’s Business Leader Maple Run Emporium! Founder and owner Mary Hilton had a maple farm years ago and people would come from all around to tap her trees and acquire sap. She had always loved the smell and taste of the syrup and knew that it could be used in other, more extravagant ways. In her shop, you will find massive amounts of items into which maple has been incorporated. Hilton claims that this brings out the best in the product. For example, in barbecue sauce the taste is unbeatable. It brings out notes that one would not normally taste in regular barbecue sauce. Hilton says that maple also stimulates creativity in artists and cooks. To those who have never tasted genuine maple product before, she suggests you try a single maple candy because it is the purest form of maple

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Hilton looks forward to SummerFest the most each year because she can highlight the amazing local art produced each year. Being as passionate about art as she is has led her shop to be one of the most aesthetically pleasing on Market St. The art and cookware in the store is well worth the price. These are items that will last years, generations through generations. It is an investment that you won’t forget!

The best part about the art she sells is that is it all local. Buying a piece from her shop helps support local artists. Also, many of the items are handmade, such as the maple stained glass leaves made by Tina Link from Gouverneur. These will make your Christmas tree, and their beauty is unmatched.

North Country made products are distinct and at Maple Run Emporium you can find some of the best items our region has to offer. Visit this cozy shop on Market St and meet Ms. Hilton!! It will be an experience you can’t forget ??

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