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Month: April 2020

Area Chambers Of Commerce Are Conduits For Businesses To Get COVID-19 Information

Posted onApril 16, 2020April 17, 2020

BY CHRISTINE GRAF

Local chambers of commerce are scrambling to provide support to their members during this unprecedented time of financial uncertainly. They have become information clearinghouses and are disseminating updated information related to COVID-19 as quickly as possible.

According to Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Gina Mintzer, she is receiving as many as 150 emails a day on the subject.

“The information is coming in so fast. I get information from the county, state, federal government, and governor’s office,” she said. “We are trying to keep abreast of all of that information that’s being thrown out there by government agencies to benefit those who need it the most. We are distilling that information and getting it out there through e-blasts and our social media platform.”

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Ames Goldsmith Making, Donating Sanitizer To Glens Falls Hospital, Open Door Mission

Posted onApril 16, 2020April 17, 2020
Workers at Ames Goldsmith in South Glens Falls fill containers of hand sanitizer.
Courtesy Ames Goldsmith

Ames Goldsmith Corp., a South Glens Falls-based manufacturer, has begun producing hand sanitizer for complimentary distribution to area nonprofits during the COVID-19 crisis.

The company makes silver salts and advanced silver and copper powders and flakes for electronics, healthcare technology and other uses. It has temporarily converted a portion of the manufacturing capacity at its Harrison Avenue, plant to the production of the alcohol-based sanitizer.

It began distributing the sanitizer to Glens Falls Hospital and the Open Door Mission in Glens Falls. Other area nonprofits may be added to the distribution list in the future depending on production capacity, company officials said.

“Our community has a need. We have the capacity and capability. It was a pretty easy decision to make for a company that’s been part of this regional community since 1860,” said Ames Goldsmith President and CEO Frank Barber.

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Much Of The Construction Industry At A Standstill Amid Struggle With Pandemic

Posted onApril 16, 2020April 17, 2020
Lehigh Cement Co. is temporarily laying off 50 of its 90 local employees. Courtesy Lehigh Cement Co.

BY SUSAN E. CAMPBELL

Coming out of winter, construction companies were getting ready for building and renovation activity that accelerates with warmer weather. But the coronavirus pandemic has changed things.

The state has ordered non-essential projects be put on hold until further notice. The governor’s order also calls for one person at a tome on a work site.

“It is a challenge to keep a safe distance on a job site, which is why the governor put a stop to it,” said Thomas Albrecht Sr., CEO of Hilltop Construction Co. in Hudson Falls.

“Only one guy on a site is keeping things going,” said Albrecht. “So my cup is half full.”

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As Restaurants Close Around The State, Local Eateries Transition To Take-Out, Delivery

Posted onApril 16, 2020April 17, 2020
The Log Jam Restaurant is one of the local eateries still open, serving takeout meals.
Courtesy Log Jam Restaurant

BY SUSAN E. CAMPBELL

Restaurants in and around the North Country are handling the challenges of the coronavirus crisis with a sense of family, social responsibility, and grace as they continue to adjust to a different way of serving their customers and rethink what “business as usual” means to them.

The option for restaurants is making take-out available for curbside pickup, or delivering. Some restaurants who were previously not involved in either practice are implementing them to stay afloat.

New York state’s restaurant industry is among the most impacted, losing $1.9 billion and more than 250,000 jobs, according to a recent report by the National Restaurant Association.

“Many restaurants have already closed and will never reopen, and restaurant employees are out of work, trying to figure out what’s next,” association President and CEO Melissa Fleischut said.

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Coronavirus Pandemic Creates Challenges For New York State Craft Brewing Industry

Posted onApril 16, 2020April 17, 2020

The unprecedented situation presented by COVID-19 has created challenging times for all, with breweries as no exception. The small businesses of the New York state craft beer industry, as with many industries, are feeling the impact of necessary restrictions on public gatherings.

The potential short-term and long-term effects of COVID-19 on the state craft beer industry will be dependent on the actions of consumers and business owners, as well as local, state and federal policymakers, according to the New York State Craft Brewers Association (NYSBA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the industry through advocacy, education and marketing.

NYSBA is working closely with state policymakers to protect New York’s 5.4 billion-dollar craft beer industry, responsible for 20,000 jobs across the state.

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Agencies Strive To Help Businesses; LDC Defers Payments For Existing Loan Holders

Posted onApril 16, 2020April 17, 2020

BY RACHEL PHILLIPS

In an area dependent on seasonal tourism, many local business owners are left with questions about what the coming months will bring as the coronavirus pandemic continues. Saratoga Race Course, the allure of Lake George and many local conventions and events such as the Americade bring thousands of people to the area each year, and with them, business for shops, restaurants and services nearby.

Businesses around the country are suffering, some forced to close and others operating on a limited basis.

In an effort to assist small businesses during this time of economic uncertainty, EDC Warren County President Ed Bartholomew, as administrator for the Warren County Local Development Corp., announced that the agency has deferred loan payments for businesses that have existing loan with the agency, for the months of April, May and June. The three months will be added to the back end of their loans, thereby extending the terms by three months.

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Cleaning Services In Demand, Taking On Employees To Meet The Increased Demand

Posted onApril 16, 2020April 17, 2020
North Country Janitorial maintains a training facility for its employees that is a replica medical exam room modeled after those found in Hudson Headwaters heath centers.
Courtesy North Country Janitorial

BY RACHEL PHILLIPS

With the emergence and spread of COVID-19, proper cleaning and disinfecting are more important than ever. As an essential service, there are several Capital Region commercial cleaning services still operating on the front lines during the pandemic.

When the first cases of COVID-19 broke out in the U.S., Matthew Montesi, president and owner of North Country Janitorial Inc. in Glens Falls, said he saw an uptick in business.

Initially, many businesses were requesting more thorough or more frequent services, he said. After the state-wide lock down went into effect, many of his contracts had to freeze services. However, business has increased for clients in essential industries, such as medical facilities and hospitals.

Derek Foster, president of Daigle Cleaning Systems, has clients from Albany to Lake George. He said is using displaced workers to fill the void and cover the increased demand for his company’s services.

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Area Distilleries Switch To Making Hand Sanitizer To Help Prevent COVID-19 Spread

Posted onApril 16, 2020April 17, 2020
These bottles of hand sanitizer are being produced at Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery in Queensbury. The labels were provided by SheetLabels in Queensbury.
Courtesy Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery

BY JENNIFER FARNSWORTH

With the coronavirus pandemic gripping the nation, using hand sanitizer is one of the strong recommendation of health agencies around the globe.

To help bolster supplies locally, some businesses have turned completely away from their normal mission and are making sanitizer.

When John Carr first opened up the Adirondack Pub and Brewery in Lake George, he never imagined that 20 years later he would find himself making hand sanitizer. He said his business has been making 1,000 gallons a week since the statewide shutdown came. His business isn’t close to its usual revenue, Carr said, but his priority is doing what he can to help not only Lake George, but surrounding communities.

“Making the hand sanitizer is helping us to keep the lights on. It has allowed me to keep my employees working,” said Carr.

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Siena Poll Shows 87 Percent Of New Yorkers Say Coronavirus Is Impacting Their Lives

Posted onApril 16, 2020April 17, 2020

Some 87 percent of New Yorkers say that the coronavirus crisis is having either a somewhat or very significant impact on their daily life according to a new statewide survey of consumers released by the Siena College Research Institute (SCRI).

Fourteen percent of New Yorkers say that they are under mandatory quarantine, 42 percent are self-quarantining, 39 percent are practicing social distancing while only 4 percent are going about life as usual. Seventy-seven percent are either somewhat (32 percent) or very concerned (45 percent) that the coronavirus and its impacts will cause them serious financial problems, according to the poll.

Just over half of New Yorkers, 51 percent, are concerned with being able to meet their monthly financial obligations and 37 percent of all New Yorkers, 46 percent of those 18-34 years of age and 48 percent of those 35-49 years of age, are concerned with being laid off. Nearly 60 percent are concerned with their retirement savings or investments losing value, 49 percent are concerned about having to financially help other family members and 41 percent of all New Yorkers, and over half of young people and those making under $50,000 a year, are concerned with being able to afford food, the poll figures showed.

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Hudson Headwaters Network Furloughs 85 Employees, Mostly In The Non-Clinical Field

Posted onApril 16, 2020April 17, 2020

Hudson Headwaters Health Network has furloughed roughly 85 employees due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Furloughed staff will remain employees of the network under a leave status and the network will pay the full premium cost of health, dental and life insurance benefits during this time period, officials said. Primarily non-clinical staff are affected by the furlough.

According to Hudson Headwaters CEO Dr. Tucker Slingerland, the network’s top priority is the health of the communities and patients, along with the health of the network that cares for them.

“Our top priority is to keep all health centers open, as it’s vitally important to our communities that we do everything possible to keep locations open as long as we have sufficient medical personnel available,” he said. “This is an extremely difficult decision, but a responsible one in order to protect the future of our organization and the future of every individual employee and patient we serve. When the current crisis ends, we have every intention of bringing all of our staff back.”

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