Michael Consuelo, executive director, Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce. By Michael Consuelo As I sit here thinking about all the good things that took place this year, I begin to direct my thoughts toward 2017. Being the eternal...
Economic Outlook 2017 – Mark Shaw
Janet Besheer is a real estate broker who runs the independent Equitas Realty firm. By Mark Shaw It is coming. The last three years have lead up to this revolution. Microsoft started this years ago with the "to the...
Economic Outlook 2017 – Janet Besheer
Janet Besheer is a real estate broker who runs the independent Equitas Realty firm. By Janet Besheer As we herald in 2017, I am taking a moment to reflect on 2016 and the many changes that occurred in our...
Economic Outlook – Thomas Albrecht
Thomas Albrecht, president and CEO, Hilltop Construction Co., Hudson Falls. By Thomas Albrecht As indicated in 2016, there continues to be a hot topic in the building industry for all trades and that is: worker shortage. It wasn't long...
Business Report: What’s The Problem?
Michael Cruz, president of Lighthouse Advisors LLC, Queensbury. Courtesy Lighthouse Advisors LLC The average person, when presented with a problem, immediately works to solve it. Geniuses (think Einstein) approach problems differently. He famously said "If I had an hour...
Adirondack Pub & Brewery Plans ‘Brewing Campus’ For Education And Local Events
Plans are in the works at Adirondack Pub and Brewery on Canada Street in Lake George for a new building that would be used hold brewing classes and also serve as a special event venue. Courtesy Adirondack Brewery By...
Square Nail Rustics Grows From Three-Man Operation To 30-Plus In Much Larger Space
Square Nail Rustics furniture company deals in furniture made with Adirondack lumber and other locally sourced materials, built in the Chase Bag Building at 15 Boulevard in Queensbury. Courtesy Square Nail Rustic BY Molly Congdon Two years ago, Square...
Activities Surrounding ECHL All Star Game In Glens Falls Will Include Hall Of Fame Exhibit
This is the logo for the CCM/ECHL All Star Game in 2017 that will be played Jan. 18 at the Glens Falls Civic Center. Stars from the league will compete against the Adirondack Thunder. Courtesy Adirondack Thunder A Hockey...
Chinese Company Has Tentative Pact To Buy Industrial Park Land; Eyes Manufacturing Plant
This is the interior of one of the styles of railroad cars manufactured by CRRC, a Chinese company that wants to build a manufacturing plant for rail cars that could employ 200 people. Courtesy CRRC By Maureen Werther CRRC,...
Six Area Companies Get Recognition At The Annual Small Business Awards Luncheon
Representatives of the award-winning small businesses pose with WDLC and Adirondack Chamber of Commerce officials at the recognition luncheon at the Kingsbury Firehall. Lisa Balschunat By Lisa Balschunat Six business were recognized for their commitment to customers, dedication to...