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Kathleen Kelly moved to the area 24 years ago and opened a coffee shop. She has since expanded, running Queensbury Cigar & Pipe, where customers can get a cigar, coffee, wine and beer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

By Jennifer Farnsworth<\/p>\n

Having a strong work ethic, along with perseverance, are two things many small business owners say are part being successful.<\/p>\n

Kathleen Kelly, owner and CEO of cupojoes.com and Queensbury Cigar & Pipe, may be the perfect example of this mantra. From selling her first cup of coffee 23 years ago, to now, Kelly is making her mark in the business.<\/p>\n

Kelly moved to Lake George from Long Island 24 years ago, after having a hard time finding work. While still in Long Island, she was selling electrical supplies and had a moment where she decided to make a change.<\/p>\n

“I decided to make things happen for me. To me it’s all about hard work and never giving up, trusting your gut. In 1994, I decided to open a coffee shop in the village called Cup O’ Joes. I remember making $11 on my first day and being so excited,” said Kelly.<\/p>\n

Kelly said that first year was during what was she called the “cigar boom.” She said noticed many people seemed to be looking for a quality cigar. After her first year in business with the coffee shop, she purchased a small cabinet humidor and stocked cigars, eventually adding some pipes to the shop.<\/p>\n

She said during this time the internet came about, so she began an e-commerce web site, cupojoes.com. Eventually, Kelly moved the business to Queensbury, becoming Queensbury Cigar & Pipe.
\nIn 2012, she purchased the building at 1036 Route 9. There, the coffee shop evolved into a place to have a cigar, a cup of coffee, a glass of wine, a pint of beer and more.<\/p>\n

“At the shop here we have a fully stocked walk in humidor, a pipe room with several hundred pipes and a large smoking lounge with beer, wine and spirits, as well as coffee drinks. We also have Kathy’s Kitchen, featuring great food like burgers, boneless wings, and pizza,” said Kelly.<\/p>\n

They work with manufacturers like Dunhill, Davidoff, S.T. Dupont, Viprati, and Savinelli among hundreds of others. They also feature a Peterson Kelly pipe, named after Kelly.<\/p>\n

Over the past 20 years, the business has served over half a million customers, she said.<\/p>\n

Kelly said they added a room with fun items such as a golf simulator that features over 40 courses and five flat screen TVs that show sporting events, including UFC fights.<\/p>\n

In the summer they have a patio area where people can enjoy items like the premium cigar called Taza De Jose, a creation of General Manager Brian Donovan. Kelly said the inside and outside decor is based on the beauty of the Adirondacks.<\/p>\n

“It’s a great place to meet with friends, or make new friends. For me everyone here is family, ” said Kelly.<\/p>\n

Kelly said she feels fortunate that the business is strong, including the e-commerce aspect, which is managed out the same building, all run by a staff of 11.<\/p>\n

Queensbury Cigar & Pipe is open seven days a week. its websites are queensburycigarandpipe.com and www.Cupojoes.com, or call 636-3308.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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