Putnam County Economic Development Corporation

09/10/2026

Don't forget to register for the Putnam County Economic Development Corporation's 5th Annual Breakfast Symposium on October 6th. Hope you can make it!

09/06/2026

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08/23/2026

At Friday's press conference in the Patterson Town Hall, Kathleen Abels, the president of the Putnam County Economic Development Corporation, personally thanked Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, NYS Senator Pete Harckham and Town Supervisor Rich Williams for securing a 1.4 million dollar grant for infrastructure and safety improvements on NYS Route 311 at the Intersection of I-84 at Exit 61. Adjacent proposed projects, including the Patterson Inn and the Patterson Crossing Retail Center, will be an economic home run for Putnam County through tax revenue, job creation and attracting tourism.

07/08/2026

LesserEvil, the iconic snack company known for organic products free from seed oils and filled with fun, is poised to celebrate its first anniversary in its new Town of Southeast warehouse space.

Widely recognized for its logo – a whimsical guru sitting on the front of colorful packaging – LesserEvil found its new home in July 2025 at Lincoln Logistics’ 84×684 Crossings on Pugsley Road off Route 312 in Brewster.

Recently acquired by the Hershey Company, LesserEvil marks this anniversary with explosive growth and a new product launch later this year. In addition to popcorn, it makes Cheezemos cheese curls, Moonions onion snacks, and cheddar Space Balls at its Danbury factory.

Read the rest of the article on our website: https://putnamedc.org/featured-businesses/

Picture includes their iconic packaging on their famous Himalayan Pink Salt popcorn flavor.

06/20/2026

Following a soft opening a few weeks ago, Box Office Cinemas in the Carmel Shoprite Plaza on Route 52 had their official ribbon cutting on Friday, June 19, organized by the Greater Mahopac-Carmel Chamber of Commerce.
On hand were several elected officials including Executive Kevin Byrne, Putnam County Legislator Jake D’Angelo, and Carmel Town to welcome Putnam County’s only move theater were several elected hand officials, including NYS Assemblyman Matt Slater (accompanied by his two children), County Councilman, Robert Kearns.
While streaming has brought more entertainment into our homes, it’s no substitute for going to the movies. A quiet theatre setting and cutting-edge projection and audio block distractions so that movie goers can enjoy an immersive and communal experience.
What a plus for our community and for Putnam County families, and what a great excuse to eat popcorn.
Discount Tuesdays offer $7 admittance. Welcome Box Office Cinema!

06/06/2026

I would like to sincerely thank every who attended Thursday evening's Putnam County Economic Development Corporation's inaugural Spring Social at The Barn at Tilly Foster Farm in Brewster. It was a beautiful, warmer-than-Spring evening made all the better by being able to mingle and connect with members of the business, arts, not-for-profit and elected officials' communities. I hope to see you at our 5th Annual Breakfast Symposium on September 29 at the Putnam County Golf Course.

06/02/2026

Patterson is home to a company that has quietly transformed the cable winding industry. Privately held REELEX Packaging Solutions provides machines and packaging methods to cable and wire manufacturers that produce twist-free, tangle-free, and hassle-free payout for installers. Its humble beginnings harken back to NYC during WWII, moving to Putnam County in 1993. Check out their story on our website: https://putnamedc.org/in-the-spotlight/