The 10th annual Adirondack Wine & Food Festival drew nearly 6,000 attendees to Lake George on June 27 and 28, generating a $3.7 million economic impact and 8,621 room nights.
More than 130 beverage and food vendors participated. Survey results showed 91% of attendees planned their trip or selected travel dates for the event. Seventy-eight percent shopped at stores or visited attractions, and 62% ate or drank at a local bar or restaurant.
Surveys showed 47% of attendees were under 40 and 55% had household incomes of at least $100,000. The festival has raised more than $117,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Southern Adirondacks and Soroptimist International of the Adirondacks.
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Glens Falls Symphony has appointed Tara Hutchins to its board as part of its five-year strategic plan focused on education, fiscal sustainability, audience development and human capital. The symphony’s multiyear education plan will continue through the 2026-27 season.
Tara D. Hutchins is a Private Wealth Financial Consultant and Assistant Vice President at Wells Fargo Advisors in Albany, New York. She previously worked in public relations and the nonprofit sector and holds FINRA Series 7, 63 and 66 registrations.
Hutchins assists high-net-worth clients with investment, estate planning, wealth transfer, retirement and business exit strategies. She is a native of Indian Lake, New York, lives in Saratoga Springs and serves on the Board of Directors of Kelly’s Angels, Inc., and North Country Ministry.
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NBT Bank announced that Tesha Mihaly has joined the company as Vice President and Mortgage Loan Originator, serving customers throughout the North Country region.
Fenimore Asset Management has hired Carina Trudell as senior operations associate and Jim Haley, CFP®, as senior director, the firm said.
Haley, who is based in South Carolina, has nearly 30 years of experience and works with individuals, families, nonprofits and institutions. He previously served in management at Dividend Assets Capital.
North Country Media Network, a multimedia podcast network based in Glens Falls, New York, has launched and is accepting applications for a limited “Founding Member” cohort, the company said.