Category Archives: Business News

by Susan E. Campbell
JUST Goods Inc. is proceeding with plans to lease additional production and warehouse space to keep up with demand for its original product, JUST Water, packaged and bottled in downtown Glens Falls since the brand’s inception in 2012.
According to corporate spokesperson Kara Rubin, vice president of brand and product strategy, “We need to be able to accommodate a growth trajectory based on current experience and the present facility doesn’t allow that flexibility.”
JUST Water is on the shelves of approximately one-third of all U.S. grocery stores across 50 states, plus other retailers, according to the company.

By Jill Nagy
Fort William Henry Hotel and Conference Center plans to expand facilities and activities, another step toward in the efforts to make Lake George a year-round tourist destination.
“It is what the whole area is trying to do,” said Kathy Muncil, CEO of the hotel complex, an 18-acre development at the southern end of the lake.
Currently, the hotel and museum are open weekends during the winter months.
“We want to change that,” she said, by introducing more activities that are not weather-dependent. Plans also include installing a distillery, renovation of the four-story carriage house and addition of a fitness center.

Common Roots Brewing Co., whose brewery burned down in a March 25 fire, is already planning to rebuild and has been getting assistance from the community and other craft brew manufacturers.
Supporters of the South Glens Falls business went to the Queensbury Hotel on Sunday, April 7, for a “Rally for Roots” event to help raise money.
The fundraiser featured locally made beer, live music, raffles and silent auctions. The project also has a GoFundMe fundraising page.

The Lake George Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau continues to see growth in the sports tourism market.
The Lake George Regional CVB, a division of the Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce, has funding supplied through occupancy tax dollars with the goal of realizing a return on that promotional money in the form of weather-proof year round business in the form of meetings, conventions, sports tournaments and other events.
This year, officials said the Lake George Area has netted three awards for sports tourism including:
• The 2019 SportsEvents magazine’s Readers Choice Award. The bureau has won this award twice in the last three years. SportsEvents asks readers annually to nominate events, planners and locations for the award. Voting is done on online ballot.

The New York Racing Association (NYRA) board of directors has unanimously appointed David O’Rourke as NYRA CEO and president.
O’Rourke had been serving as interim CEO since Jan. 23 following the resignation of Chris Kay.
“David has made significant and lasting contributions to NYRA since he joined the organization more than a decade ago,” said NYRA board chairman Michael Del Giudice. “He possesses broad expertise in nearly every facet of the industry, enjoys deep respect among his NYRA colleagues and industry peers, and understands how the sport and the business will continue to evolve in the future. His combination of skills and obvious leadership ability made this an easy choice and we congratulate David on this appointment.”

BNI’s Adirondack Chapter in Glens Falls was recognized in February for passing $1,412,198 in business in 2018.
This makes them Upstate New York’s leading chapter, officials said. BNI is the world’s largest networking organization. There are three chapters in Glens Falls.
The ceremony took place at the Hyatt Place in Malta. Jeff Detrick (JCG Footprints LLC Home Inspection Services) and Keith Crist (A2000 Ink and Toner) were present to receive the award.

David M. Kopyc, CRPC®
As you age, calculating the chances that you’ll need long-term care—and the associated costs—is incredibly important. More than half of people turning 65 will require long-term care during their lifetimes, and the costs may be much higher than you expect. In 1980, the U.S. had $30 billion in long-term care spending. By 2015, that figure ballooned to $225 billion.
1. What is long-term care?
Long-term care includes the services and support that help someone meet their daily needs. Rather than centering on healthcare, most long-term care supports people’s daily activities, such as dressing, bathing, and cooking. The services can also include other tasks like managing money, caring for pets, and taking medication.
2. What might long-term care cost you?