New York state launched its Business Mentor NY program last month, the state's first, large scale, hands-on mentoring program geared to help entrepreneurs and small businesses across state overcome challenges and spur growth. The new initiative builds on the...
Regulations Requiring Boat Inspections On Lake George To Go Into Effect In May
Boats like this one on Lake George will need to be inspected before launching.Two resolutions adopted by the Lake George Park Commission have drawn support from the S.A.V.E. Lake George Partnership, formed late last year to ensure the "strongest possible...
Precision Extrusion Closes Plant In China, Will Focus On And Expand Local Facility
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...