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‘Bridge To Success’ Loan Program Offers Funding For Women-Owned Businesses
New York state launched the new Bridge to Success loan program, available through participating lenders committing at least $20 million to expand access to short-term bridge loans for minority and women-owned business enterprises (MWBEs). The program will provide qualified...
CROP Walk Team Sets April 30th Luncheon
The 2014 CROP Walk team will hold a luncheon at the Outback Steakhouse in Queensbury, endorsed by and with the Glens Falls Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs. The event will begin at 11:30 a.m. with guest speaker Barbara Sweet, executive...
Hudson River Community Credit Union Gets ‘Industry’s Best’ Award
Hudson River Community Credit Union (HRCCU) was honored with an "Industry's Best" Diamond Award for its on-site financial education programs. HRCCU received the award from the 2014 Credit Union Association (CUNA) for its financial literacy outreach in the community, including...
Glens Falls National’s Community Appreciation Day
The Broad Street office of Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Co. raised over $1,000 for the Tri-County United Way during its Community Appreciation Day on March 28. A basket raffle with items donated by local merchants and a...
14th Annual SUNY Adirondack Business Division Alumni Dinner
The SUNY Adirondack Business Division will host the 14th annual Business Division alumni dinner on Saturday, April 12, from 4:15-7:30 p.m. at Hiland Park Country Club, Haviland Road, Queensbury. The event is open to all SUNY Adirondack business alumni...
Events at SUNY Adirondack College To Raise Awareness Of Hunger In The US
The SUNY Adirondack Student Activities Office will host events at the college Wednesday, April 16, and Thursday, April 17, in efforts to raise awareness of hunger in the United States. On April 16, the college will present screenings of...
Hillcrest Foods Holding Biennial Food Show Event In Saratoga
Hillcrest Foods will hold a biennial food show 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 4 at its headquarters at 217 Edie Road, Saratoga Springs. The sports team-themed Team Up with Hillcrest Foods show will feature over 60 vendors...
CEG Annual Technology Innovation Awards Luncheon Coming In June
The Center for Economic Growth's (CEG) 18th Annual Technology Innovation awards luncheon will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 25, at the Century House in Latham. CEG is seeking regional success stories focusing on technology and innovation....
Personnel Briefs
Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Co. promoted deposit operations manager Wendy Lanzone to vice president. The bank also appointed Donna Perkett as executive vice president of retail banking. Lanzone oversees the operations of the deposit services and electronic banking...