Tom Putnam, SEEC Founding Member and Chairperson, wears a VR headset at 287 Main for the UAlbany Tech Roadshow.

Nearly three decades ago, Judy Pangman and Frank Johnson planted the seed that became Sweet Tree Farm—a name now tied to grass-fed beef, pastured pork, and sustainable practices. From day one, it was a true partnership. Judy, pregnant with Arleigh, devoured books on soil health and holistic grazing before “grass-fed” was even a buzzword. Frank, a fourth-generation farmer, had the grit to turn her plans into pasture. While Frank quit his job and leaned fully into farm life, Judy kept her job—and the family benefits—that kept the dream afloat. In 1997, the year Arleigh was born, Judy and Frank launched the farm with just two cows—Mamma and Baby—and a whole lot of determination. With one boot rooted in tradition and the other in rural ingenuity, Arleigh now bridges the old and the new, carrying Sweet Tree Farm forward with the same spirit that planted its first seeds. 

With the support of the Schoharie Economic Enterprise Corporation (SEEC), the University at Albany delivered cutting-edge innovations in energy, disaster preparedness, utilities and more straight into the hands of would-be users during the second stop of its 2025 Tech Roadshow on Wednesday July 23, 2025, in Schoharie.  

The Schoharie Economic Enterprise Corp (SEEC), is excited to announce the final two sessions of the interactive 2025 Digital Power Hour workshop series, Canva 101 and AI Tips & Tricks.  

Long before CAD drawings and digital surveys, Henry Lamont’s story began on Schoharie County soil—tilled, lived on, and passed down through generations. “My family has been in this county since 1802,” Henry says. “They moved here shortly after the Revolution—first West Fulton, then Richmondville, and finally Cobleskill in the 1870s.” This deep connection to place would become the foundation of Lamont Engineers, a trusted civil engineering firm serving the region for more than four decades. 

The Schoharie Economic Enterprise Corporation (SEEC) and the University at Albany’s Office of Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, and Industry Partnerships (OEDEIP), are kicking off a yearlong initiative to bring breakthrough technologies out of university labs and incubators and into the community with the 2025 UAlbany Tech Roadshow.  Join SEEC for an exciting event on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM at 287 Main Street, Schoharie, where UAlbany researchers and startup founders will showcase innovative, cutting-edge technologies in energy, utilities, disaster preparedness, and more.  

If you’re looking for a place where blue goo meets gummy bears, where rubber duckies bathe in hot fudge, and where the community calendar includes both ice cream glow parties and Christmas in July—look no further than Little Deb’s. This ice cream shop is more than a summer stop—it’s a full-blown happiness headquarters, run by a woman whose creativity could power the whole county.  

That creative woman? Little Deb herself, a lifelong Schoharie County resident, career waitress, and now the queen of cones. When Deb pulls into her parking lot off route 7 in the happy hamlet of Warnerville, she still gets goosebumps. “I just look at the sign and think, wow. I can’t believe this is mine,” with a smile that runs as deep as the roots she planted in her hometown of Richmondville, NY. 

It’s not too late! The Small Project Fund (SPF) supporting revitalization efforts in the Village of Sharon Springs is still accepting applications. Funding is limited and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

There's no shortage of community programs this summer at 287 Main, the home of the Schoharie Economic Enterprise Corporation (SEEC). Located in the heart of the Village of Schoharie, 287 Main is a dynamic space that blends coworking, special event rentals, and a rotating local art gallery, all while providing valuable business resources to the community.

The Schoharie Economic Enterprise Corporation (SEEC) extends its sincere appreciation to its Alliance and participants who made this year’s Economic Development Week a resounding success. Recordings are now available to learn from the manufacturing resources discussion with Advanced Institute for Manufacturing (AIM) and SUNY Institute for Rural Vitality (IRV), hear status of the last mile broadband build with County Economic Development and guests from MIDTEL and FARR Technologies, in addition to, the state of Schoharie County Agriculture at www.seecny.org. Look for the YouTube logo to visit the SEEC YouTube Channel.

The Schoharie Economic Enterprise Corporation (SEEC) will host its annual meeting, Future Ready Schoharie County, on Wednesday, May 28 at 8:00 AM. The event will feature keynote speaker Molly Pyle, Director of Tech-Based Economic Development, representing the Center on Rural Innovation and related Rural Innovation Strategies Inc. The SEEC 2024 Annual Report will also be released as a compilation of public-private investments that are preparing Schoharie County for a resilient future.

The Schoharie Economic Enterprise Corporation (SEEC) invites the community to join in celebrating Economic Development Week, taking place May 12–16, 2025. Hosted annually by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), Economic Development Week recognizes the work of economic development professionals, the business landscape and their vital role in strengthening communities through innovation, collaboration, and strategic growth.

Some careers start with a big dream. Others start with a bored young girl at a summer job and one very persuasive anthropologist mentor. For Stephanie Shultes, SEEC’s 2024 ENLIGHTEN Award winner and director/anthropologist of the Iroquois Museum in Howes Cave, the path to becoming one of the region’s most dedicated cultural stewards wasn’t clearly marked. But it was entirely rooted in place. 

“I started as curator here around 1991,” Steph recalls. “Then in 2015, I took over as director — I said I’d do it for a year,” she adds with a laugh. “Ten years later, I’m still here.” 

The Iroquois Museum, shaped like a traditional longhouse, offers more than exhibits—it invites visitors into a living story that connects past and present. Located on the ancestral lands of the Kanienʼkehá꞉ka (Mohawk), the museum honors all six Haudenosaunee nations—Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca, and Tuscarora—through art, history, and land-based education. At the heart of it all are Stephanie Shultes and Chris Johanssen Hanks, two non-native women committed to preserving and sharing the rich culture of the Haudenosaunee people. 

Whether you’re seeking resources, funding, or guidance for your business or project, SEEC is here to support you every step of the way. For starters, explore the SEEC Business Resource page for business planning, access to capital and Seven Steps to Success guide. The SEEC Curb Appeal Program is designed to co-invest with property owners and businesses to make building improvements meant to bring value to historic Main Streets. The Digital Enlighten Series helps small businesses unlock potential to enhance online business success. 

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