HVEDC welcomes Sonny Patel of Beer World to its board of directors

Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp. (HVEDC) announced the addition of Sonny Patel, owner of Beer World, to its board of directors.

Beer World has locations in Catskill, Chester, Kingston, Liberty, Monroe, Monticello and now Middletown, where it recently hosted a grand opening celebration at 590 Route 211. The event was well attended, with beer tastings of more than 30 different beers and hard ciders.

Beer World’s mission is to serve its customers with the greatest selection of beer, with great prices and customer service that is second to none, 365 days a year. The beer superstores carry one of the most diverse full selections of craft beer, domestic, imports and kegs – from around the world and around the corner. Beer World strives to have all New York-registered beer in its stores. It also has a Growler Club at each location where customers can choose from more than a dozen craft beers on tap for growler fills.

“Sonny has grown his business into an empire in the Hudson Valley, so he will no doubt be able to provide excellent insight into building and growing a business in the region,” said Mike Oates, President and CEO of HVEDC. “He will be a tremendous asset to our team.”

“I am honored to join HVEDC as a member of its board of directors,” Patel said. “I am looking forward to collaborating with the board of directors as we work together on regionwide projects to continue to improve the business community of the Hudson Valley.”

The Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation is the leading economic development agency for the seven-county region of Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland, Orange, Ulster and Sullivan counties. The public-private partnership markets the region as a prime business location to corporate executives, site selection consultants and real estate brokers. HVEDC helped start the organizational, branding and promotional effort for NY BioHud Valley, Hudson Valley 3D Printing and the Hudson Valley Food & Beverage Alliance. To learn more, call 845-220-2244 or visit hvedc.com.