Much has been happening in the news lately, but economically speaking 2020 is off to a very good start for Putnam County. Our real estate market is really hot, it looks like the long-awaited hotel is finally open and I am hearing rumors of a big sports and commercial recreation company interested in doing something HUGE in Putnam County.
The Business Council did a feasibility study 10 years ago or so to see what industry clusters would succeed here in Putnam County. Commercial recreation was Number 1, therefore I am very excited to learn more about this potential project.
A breakfast will be held on March 24th at the Putnam County Golf Course, 7:30-9:30am, to provide details on this possible project and more. It promises to be a very informative and powerful event. To register, visit http://www.Putnamcountybusinesscouncil.com/events and buy your tickets.
Former Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino and Putnam County Executive Maryellen Odell will be leading a conversation entitled “Tourism for Profit”. Our hope is to spark a relationship between the business community to these eventvenues and places that are bringing people into our county, to encourage economic development and success. This type of symbiotic relationship between tourism, recreation and the rest of the economy is very successful in other parts of New York State.
Lastly, we are looking for event sponsors. We are having a fundraiser during the breakfast in the form of a silent auction, and will be auctioning off “Adventure Putnam” packages that consist of combinations of Putnam-based dining, visits to local attractions, and activities. Our goal is to raise $50,000 in 2020 for the Honorable James F. Reitz Scholarship Fund.
We will also be making some exciting new announcements at the breakfast! There will be a new logo, website plus new board members. We look forward to seeing you there.
-Jennifer Maher, Chairwoman, the Putnam County Business Council, “A business advocacy group”
