GENESEO – The last act of the Geneseo Merchants Association (GMA) was to donate its entire bank account to the new organization at the heart of Main Street's events and festivals, Geneseo Community Main Street. Spring Morrow and Angel Berry, the heads of the now former GMA, gladly presented $10,976.18 and their well wishes to Geneseo Community Main Street's treasurer, Lora Holmes, on Tuesday. "Main Street is stronger than we've ever seen … [Read more...]
Geneseo Merchants Association’s Summer Wine and Brew Stroll Poised to be Best Yet
GENESEO – The Geneseo Merchant's Association (GMA) is determined to make this year's wine and brew stroll the best yet, with more concurrent events in the Village than ever. According to Spring Morrow and Angel Berry, co-founders of GMA, the wine stroll is moving forward at full steam for Aug. 7, with several featured shows and a silent art auction within easy walking distance from Main Street. "GMA is happy to announce that this year's … [Read more...]
GMA and Geneseo Rotary Growing Summerfest from the Roots
Reading this on your phone or tablet? Download our new app on Google Play and the Apple store. GENESEO – The Geneseo Merchant's Association (GMA) and the Rotary Club of Geneseo are again joining forces to make this July's Summerfest as vibrant and lively as ever, saying that although new local insurance requirements forced out many out of town merchants last year, they are ready to regrow Summerfest from where it started, as a weekend of … [Read more...]
Summerfest Dropped by Geneseo Merchants Association After Village Board Battle
GENESEO - With only 6 weeks to go until Summerfest, the Geneseo Merchants Association (GMA) announced that it will not be running the festival this year in light of new charges to street vendors implemented by the Village Board. GMA took charge of the festival 2 years ago from the Welcome Center as attendance to the event continued to rise, but a Village requirement passed in 2012 demands that anyone who sets up a stand or kiosk on Main Street … [Read more...]