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he New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation officially launched the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry to showcase the state’s businesses that have been in operation for at least 50 years and have contributed to their communities’ history. This registry started as a result of a bill passed by the state legislature and all nominations must be sponsored by a state elected official. Additionally, the program will provide educational and promotional assistance to help these businesses stay open for at least another 50 years. Agri-Mark was nominated for inclusion on this registry by Assemblyman Billy Jones. “We’re honored to be included in the historic business registry and we thank Assemblyman Jones for the nomination,” said Bill Beaton, CEO, Agri-Mark, Inc. “Our Chateaugay cheese plant has been a part of the local economy since the early 1900s, and it has manufactured McCadam cheese for over 70 years. The plant is as much a strategic part of the local community and the economy of the North Country as it is to Agri-Mark’s cooperative business. Since we purchased the plant in 2003, we have continued to produce the highest quality dairy products under both the McCadam and Cabot brand names. From Adirondack Wicked Sharp Cheddar to Muenster and pepperjack, our dedicated plant production team produces award-winning cheeses year-after-year that our customers and consumers crave. We’re proud to continue the cheesemaking legacy in Chateaugay and to be recognized as a historic business.” In February 2022, Gabriella Taylor was named the 20222023 New York State dairy ambassador. Taylor formerly 46 • Northeast Dairy Foods Association, Inc.
served as the Wayne County Dairy Princess in 2021. In her role as dairy ambassador, Taylor will serve as a spokesperson and advocate for dairy farmers by attending special events to educate consumers on the nutritional benefits of milk and dairy foods, how farmers care for their cows and land in order to produce a sustainable product, and the importance of the dairy industry to the New York state economy. She will receive a scholarship and an internship opportunity with the American Dairy Association North East. Katie Jasmin was named first associate ambassador, and Annika Donlick was selected as second associate ambassador. They will also receive scholarships, and both will assist the New York State dairy ambassador with training, appearances and other duties. The competition was sponsored by the American Dairy Association North East. Dopkins & Company, LLP, a full-service certified public accounting and consulting firm, announced that Andrew J. Reading, CPA, will serve as a judge for the 2022 New York Business Plan Competition. Presented by the Upstate Capital Association of New York, the NYBPC is a venture creation and innovation competition that encourages innovation and entrepreneurship throughout New York’s colleges and universities. This year’s IDFA conference welcomes 35 exciting and innovative flavors into its annual Ice Cream Flavor Contest. Judged by ice cream industry professionals in attendance, the ice cream that took the prize for the Most Innovative Ice Cream Flavor was Purple Daze by The Ice Cream Club, Inc. This black raspberry ice cream with a black raspberry crinkle and dark chocolate
