Simply Soupreme is a new, Catskills Region based company that creates 100% plant-based small-batch soups. The ingredients are locally sourced and vegan, making for fresh, delicious soups. They also offer flavorful and refreshing cold beverages such as Mint Iced Tea, Shiso Lemonade, Cold Brew Coffee, and others. The soup flavors are ever-changing with Chilled Cucumber Gazpacho, Watermelon Gazpacho, and Carrot Ginger among the line-up. Visit them at the Delhi Farmers’ Market to enjoy some for yourself and get more info on the upcoming menu on Instagram.
Chamber Member Spotlight: Clark Companies
Photo courtesy of Clark Companies
Clark Companies is a family-owned contractor specializing exclusively in the design and construction of premier outdoor athletic facilities. Since its founding in 1948, the company has built a reputation as a leader in the sports construction industry. Clark Companies creates high-performance athletic venues for high schools, colleges, and professional sports organizations. The company is currently hard at work updating the athletic complex at Delaware Academy! Learn more about Clark Company on the company's website, Facebook, and Instagram.
Upcoming Chamber Meeting: Tuesday, August 12th at 11am
The Chamber meets every second Tuesday at 11am at the E-Center which is located at 5 1/2 Main Street. Our next meeting is Tuesday, August 12th, at 11:00am.
We welcome members to come discuss their ideas for strengthening our business community as well as share information on upcoming events and more.
Find Waldo in Delhi, NY for the Second Year!
The search is on! Waldo has landed in Delhi, NY, and is hiding in 25 local businesses. Hosted by The Lost Bookshop in partnership with American Booksellers Association and Candlewick Press, Waldo has ventured to 25 local businesses and needs to be found! To participate in this scavenger hunt, visit The Lost Bookshop to pick up a Find Waldo passport, visit as many shops as you can, and receive a stamp each time you find Waldo. The stamps on your passport help you redeem prizes and enter you in to win the big raffle at the end of the month. All participants are welcome to attend the celebration party at The Lost Bookshop on July 13st.
Learn more on The Lost Bookshop’s website, Instagram, and Facebook.
Chamber Member Spotlight: Catskill Mountain Yoga Festival
The Cardio Club & Delhi Dance Studio, with support from Five-Star Subaru, is hosting the Catskill Mountain Yoga Festival this Saturday, July 26th at SUNY Delhi. This fantastic annual event features renowned yoga instructors, engaging workshops, delicious food, and a large vendor market. Not only can you count on an enriching experience, but you can be enlivened by the local vendors and beautiful views from SUNY Delhi. Learn more about the event here.
Photos courtesy of Catskill Mountain Yoga Festival
Farmers' Market Feature: Zeep Naturals
Zeep Naturals offers handmade, artisanal vegan soaps inspired by the Catskills. The company began with soaps and expanded into offering handcrafted Turkish towels, throws, blankets, bedding, and a variety of kitchen items and accessories. Their products are woven and loomed in the traditional fashion providing quality and exquisite style. Find Zeep Naturals this upcoming week at the Delhi Farmers’ Market or at the Catskill Mountain Yoga Festival! Learn more on Zeep Naturals’ website and Instagram.
Village of Delhi Welcomes Kayak Rentals
The village of Delhi has an easily accessible self-serve kayak rental at Hoyt Park. Renting the kayak is easy! Download the app, unlock the equipment, enjoy your paddle, and return! Oftentimes, experienced kayakers paddle in rivers while newcomers and first-timers venture to still bodies of water such as large ponds or small lakes.
It is important to be prepared before you embark on your kayaking adventure! Though the kayaks are available right along the West Branch Delaware River, if you have never used a kayak, consider bringing the kayak to a pond or lake. Below are important considerations to make before beginning a kayak adventure:
-Plan a trip for your experience level
If this is your first time kayaking, consider beginning at a pond or lake. If you are an experienced kayaker, the river may be an appropriate option for you.
-Research local hazards and weather
When the area receives heavy rainfall in a short period of time, the water level will rise making for a more rapid experience on the river. If there has been recent flooding or storms, trees may be down in the river creating a hazard to avoid. Make sure you are aware of the possibilities before beginning your adventure.
-Know your float plan
If kayaking down the river, make sure you know where you will exit the water and have a vehicle there to retrieve the kayak. Kayaks will need to be brought back to the rental location at Hoyt Park.
-Wear a lifejacket
A Personal Floatation Device is mandatory in NYS. Make sure you wear the lifejacket provided.
-Dress for immersion
Even if it isn’t your plan, you may end up getting wet or even fully immersed. Make sure you are dressed in clothing you can swim in.
The Delhi Town Pool is Open!
Photo courtesy of The Delhi Town Pool
The Delhi Pool is a great place to cool off in the summer months! Not only is it a fantastic option to beat the heat during open swim, but there are also classes and lessons available to attend with prior registration. Find more information about swim lessons, water aerobics, and programming on the town’s website here and Facebook.
Open Swim Hours:
1pm-6pm, Monday-Saturday
1pm-5pm, Sunday
Chamber Member Spotlight: Delhi Work Station
Delhi Work Station is a coworking office space on Kingston Street in Delhi, NY. Desks rent month-to-month and include amenities such as unlimited coffee, fibernet, two phone booths, a monthly tenant lunch, and a space to work outside the home. Bizzy Bees Learning Academy is under the same room, creating the unique opportunity to drop your child off at for a day of play and learning while you work peacefully in a different part of the same building. Learn more about Delhi Work Station on their website, Facebook, and Instagram.
Farmers’ Market Feature: Uplands Farm & Gardens
Uplands Farm & Gardens is a regenerative farm founded by Ryan Nethery and Alexis deBoschnek in Delhi, NY. The farm upholds a commitment to sustainable agriculture and land stewardship, prioritizing ethical livestock farming, soil health, and biodiversity to produce high-quality food. At the Delhi Farmers’ Market they offer whole chickens, chicken breast, wings, thighs and more. You can secure your chicken ahead of time by pre-ordering online and picking up your order at the market. Learn more on their website, Facebook, and Instagram.
Photos courtesy of Uplands Farm & Gardens
Summer Mixer Recap
The Greater Delhi Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated the start of summer with its Summer Mixer Happy Hour on Tuesday, June 24th. Held in the charming courtyard at This & That, the event brought together local business owners, community leaders, and friends for an evening of connection, celebration, and appreciation.
Each quarter, the Chamber hosts a mixer to honor a standout business, event, or community leader with a Star Award. This summer, the spotlight was on Faiga Brussel, founder of Good Cheap Food. Established in 1976 as a small buying club, Faiga's store has since become a beloved Main Street institution in Delhi. Surrounded by friends, family, and admirers, Faiga received the Community Business Award in recognition of her decades of entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to the local community.
The Chamber also proudly presented Pellegrino Grant Awards to The Lost Bookshop and Ninth of June. These grants support visual and cosmetic improvements that enhance the beauty and appeal of the Greater Delhi Area.
This event marked the final mixer presided over by outgoing Chamber President Lisa Wisely, who is stepping down from the board to focus on her business and upcoming film projects. The Chamber also welcomed incoming President Jerry Pellegrino, who will continue to build on the Chamber's momentum and commitment to the Delhi business community.
With delicious food and cocktails by Matt Marchese, lively conversation, and perfect weather, the Summer Mixer was a tremendous success. Thank you to everyone who joined us!
Upcoming Chamber Meeting: Tuesday, July 8th at 11am
The Chamber meets every second Tuesday at 11am at the E-Center which is located at 5 1/2 Main Street. Our next meeting is Tuesday, July 8th, at 11:00am.
We welcome members to come discuss their ideas for strengthening our business community as well as share information on upcoming events and more.
Chamber Member Spotlight: Curtis Lumber
Curtis Lumber, located on Route 10 in Delhi, NY, offers Curtis Lumber offers building materials, home improvement and home maintenance products including: treated and untreated lumber, decking, roofing, siding, windows, doors, hardware, tools, paints, stains, drywall and much more. Their helpful, friendly service creates a welcoming environment for those taking on home improvement projects or contractors who know their way around. Learn more on Curtis Lumber’s website.
Farmers’ Market Feature: Catskill Momos
Catskill Momos is a delicious food vendor that serves the Delhi Farmers’ Market each week. The handmade authentic Tibetan momos come in two or three different flavor options with delicious sauces and various drink choices. The items available differ from week to week but authentic flavorful food is always in the store. Learn more about Catskill Momos on their Facebook.
Chamber Member Spotlight: Saint James Church
Since 1914, Saint James Church, Lake Delaware, has welcomed local folks and visitors of Bovina and the surrounding region to join in song, service, worship, and prayer. Saint James Church has a weekly Sunday mass followed by a feast. Each Tuesday in June, the church is hosting Cookouts in the Courtyard with food from farmers in the congregation, games, music, and conversation. On top of their weekly offerings, Saint James hosts seasonal events including markets, meals, and more. Find more about what they have going on on their website, Facebook or Instagram.
Farmers’ Market Feature: Tinkertown Provisions
Tinkertown Provisions is changing the game for hot sauce connoisseurs everywhere. The amazingly unique and poetic flavors of Tinkertown Provisions hot sauces are reflective of the Western Catskills and are packed with flavor but with a few simple ingredients. The hot sauce varieties have names such as SEA SPARKLE, HAZE, and GOO and will forever change the way you look at hot sauce. Try samples of Tinkertown Provisions products at the Delhi Farmers’ Market each week and experience a flavor journey like never before. Learn more on Tinkertown’s website and Instagram.
A Message to the Community, Harvest Festival 2025
Message to the community as it relates to the Harvest Festival on Saturday, September 27, 2025
Dear Friends,
We at the Greater Delhi Area Chamber of Commerce are grateful for all the organizations, businesses and people who have participated in the Delhi Harvest Festival, which we organize every year to support growers and makers.
At our October 8, 2024 meeting, the Chamber Board voted (unanimously) in favor of adopting a policy that prohibits us from renting space to political organizations. This action was taken to bring consistency with the existing policy already applied at our weekly Farmer's Market and to uphold the intent of our annual event.
We recognize that the Harvest Festival has become an important day for public engagement. We encourage interested groups to continue to take advantage of the day's foot traffic by setting up in adjacent areas.
Thank you very much for your past participation and for understanding our policy.
Sincerely,
Lisa Wisely
President
Greater Delhi Area Chamber of Commerce
If you are not a politically affiliated organization and are interested in becoming a vendor for this year's Harvest Festival, please click here to register.
Farmers’ Market Feature: Ooh Fudge It
Ooh Fudge It firmly believes fudge is not just for the holidays. They believe fudge is for enjoyment year round and prove that by having an abundance of fudge flavors at all times! They are up for the challenge of creating your dream flavor– so meet them at the market and share your idea. But don’t go home without bringing a few various flavors with you.
Founded in 2020, Ooh Fudge It lives by the motto “LIFE IS SHORT, EAT FUDGE!” And what better motto is there? Find Ooh Fudge It at the Delhi Farmers Market and on Facebook.
Chamber Member Spotlight: Bizzy Bees Learning Academy
Bizzy Bees Learning Academy provides quality child care to families of the greater Delhi area in a beautifully renovated center on Kingston Street in Delhi, NY. Bizzy Bees desires to bring excitement, an aspect of a dynamic lifestyle, curiosity, and diversity into the learning experience. They are proud to offer a space where children feel safe, feel loved, feel empowered, but most importantly feel included.
If you are looking for great childcare this summer, the waitlist is currently accepting applicants. Learn more information about Bizzy Bees Learning Academy by visiting its website, Facebook and Instagram.
Chamber Member Spotlight: Institute for Cultural Activism
Institute for Cultural Activism is a non-profit organization that exists to create social engagement within a worldwide cultural format. Through a wide range of regional and international activity, the Institute aims to create a culture of cross-silo community, integrating diverse communities and cultural activities through practice-oriented public art. The organization is partnering with Birdsong Farm Gallery to host events, art installations, and gather community in conversation this summer. Learn the Institute for Cultural Activism’s website, Facebook, and Instagram.