GENESEO — This Saturday, the GMA (Geneseo Merchants Association) held their second annual Autumn Fest and debuted a new spectacular event, the pumpkin roll contest down Bank Street. The festival, which ran from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., offered an opportunity for local businesses as well as outside vendors to set up booths along Center and Main Street. 20 artisan vendors and 11 food vendors attended, many whom offered samples and free tastings to … [Read more...]
Campaign to Buy Local, Meets with Main Street Merchants
GENESEO — Earlier this week, the Geneseo Merchants Association met for their monthly meeting. In attendance was Lisa Burns, of the Livingston County Chamber of Commerce, who discussed new plans for her Buy Local Campaign. At the heart of Burns' campaign is her program, Find It In LivINgston. When it comes to supporting local business, Burns stresses the importance of reaching the public, which is the main goal of the program. With a full … [Read more...]