Commerce Connection

Women in Business

MILFORD, PA — The Pike County Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Committee held a successful breakfast workshop on September 16 at the Water Wheel Café in Milford. The Women in Business Committee’s mission is to provide networking and educational opportunities and to enhance, educate and empower its members with personal and professional growth. The next workshop will be held November 4 at the Cliff Park Inn at 8:00 a.m., and will present “Women and Investing” with speaker Joe P. Biondo, Jr. For more information call 570/296-8700.

Laurel Villa vodka tasting

MILFORD, PA — Laurel Villa Country Inn & Restaurant in Milford hosts its annual “TGIF Premium Vodka Tasting” on Friday, September 30 at 6:30 p.m. Guests will enjoy five premium and super-premium vodkas from Russia, Sweden, England, Holland and Texas in a blind tasting. Chef Carl will create a selection of hors d’oeuvres to accompany the event. Seating is limited. For more information call 570/296-9940.

Chant Realtors moves up

HONESDALE, PA — Davis R. Chant Realtors has announced its membership in the national and global real estate network “Leading Real Estate Companies of the World.” “We are very excited about the being one of the prestigious companies of ‘Leading Real Estate Companies of the World’,” commented Davis Chant of Davis R. Chant Realtors. For more information call 570/296-7717.

Sweet River Studios consolidate

HANCOCK, NY-Sweet River Studios Women’s Apparel, will now be located only at Read Street in Hancock, NY. Sweet River studio’s first store, located on Main Street in Callicoon, NY is now officially closed. For more information call 607/637-4862.

Nellie’s Naturals opens

MILFORD, PA — The Pike County Chamber of Commerce celebrated its newest member, Nellie’s Naturals, at a grand opening celebration last month. Nellie’s is a health food store that offers take-out meals at 115 Seventh Street in the Old Lumberyard Shops.

For more information call 570/409-1960 or visit www.forehealth.com.

Petunia’s Posies closes

JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — Petunia’s Posies will be closing down after 28 years of floral service in Jeffersonville, NY on October 1. The florist’s shop was located on Route 52. For more information call 845/482-9840.

Jerico Fine Arts moves

CALLICOON, NY — Jerry Horn, owner of Jerico Fine Arts Gallery, has announced that the gallery will be moving to a new location in Callicoon, NY effective October 1st. Horn says the reason for the move is that he needs more space. The Gallery will move to 21 Lower Main Street.

On Saturday October 8, Horn will celebrate his one-year anniversary with a group/alumni show featuring 21 artists with new works. For more information call 845/887-5990.

Murphy Flag and Banner to have grand opening

MILFORD, PA — Murphy Flag and Banner, a new store, will have a grand opening on Friday, September 30 at 1:00 p.m. The store is located at 113 7th Street in the Old Lumberyard Shops. Owner Cathy Murphy will serve light refreshments. For more information call 570/296-0777.