Highly skilled technicians manufacture custom plastic tubing for medical applications at the Glens Falls facility By Jill Nagy After dipping their toes into the water of overseas manufacturing, Precision Extrusion Inc., closed its plant in Hangzhou, China, brought its...
Rep. Bill Owens Says Region Is Poised To Benefit From High-Tech Manufacturing
Congressman Bill Owens, U.S. Representative for N.Y.'s 21st Congressional District By U.S. Rep. Bill Owens As we look back at 2013 and forward to 2014, there are a number of positive economic indicators on the national level. In the...
2014 Economic Forecast – Thomas Albrecht
Thomas C. Albrecht Sr., president and CEO, Hilltop Construction Co. By Thomas C. Albrecht Sr. The year 2013 was exciting, with our government getting on track and consumer confidence reaching its high point in six years. This year is...
2014 Economic Forecast – Derway
Deanna Derway, president, Washington County Local Development Corp. By Deanna Derway As 2013 ended, economic developers, consumers and business owners alike were looking ahead to 2014 and wondering what to expect from an economy that has been slowly emerging...
2014 Economic Forecast – Mark Shaw
Mark Shaw, president, Stored Technology Solutions (StoredTech) By Mark Shaw The year 2013 was by any tech standards a lackluster year. Two-thirds of the people polled stated that 2013 was best behind us. Apple and Samsung battled it out...
2014 Economic Forecast – Michael Consuelo
Michael Consuelo, executive director, Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce By Michael Consuelo Recently published reports indicated that 2013 was a very good year for Warren County and all signs are pointing to continued success for 2014. Sales tax...
2014 Economic Forecast – Dhianna Yezzi
Dhianna Yezzi, owner, Integrated Staffing, Saratoga Springs By Dhianna Yezzi The year 2014 will continue to be a transitional year for employment. Although there will be an uptick in hiring, employers are still hesitant to bring on associates due...
2014 Economic Forecast – Ed Bartholomew
Ed Bartholomew, president of Economic Development Corp. of Warren County By Ed Bartholomew The year 2013 was a year of changes for many corporations and organizations in the Warren County region: New leadership came to Glens Falls Hospital, as...
2014 Economic Forecast – Sue Commanda
Sue Commanda, chief executive officer, Hudson River Community Credit Union By Sue Commanda At Hudson River Community Credit Union (HRCCU), we look optimistically toward a continuing brighter economic outlook for 2014. As we enter our 60th year of service...
2014 Economic Forecast – Peter Aust
Peter Aust, president, CEO, Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce. By Peter Aust As 2014 begins, the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce also begins to celebrate our 100th year of playing a lead role in creating a successful economic environment...