The Michaels Group LLC, a Malta-based residential construction and development company, has donated approximately 1.6 acres of land adjacent to SUNY Adirondack in the town of Queensbury for the college's future development plans. The parcel was appraised at approximately...
Local Businessman Receives Award From National Nonprofit Alliance Group In Utah
Michael Cruz is president of Lighthouse Advisors LLC in Queensbury The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance recently presented Michael Cruz, CNP, principal at Lighthouse Advisors LLC in Queensbury, with the prestigious H. Roe Bartle Momentum Award. The award presentation took place...
Argyle Company Featured In First Video Touting Companies With STEM Careers
The Center for Economic Growth (CEG) in collaboration with the Greater Capital Region Workforce Investment Boards (GCR WIBs), in partnership with Tech Valley Connections for Education and Jobs, a joint initiative of CEG and GlobalFoundries, introduced the first in...
Motivations Fitness Center Moves Into Bigger Space In Downtown Glens Falls
Motivations Fitness Center owner Shireen Gazzillo says with her new location in downtown Glens Falls business is more visible and walk-ins are common BY KAT FITZPATRICK The motivation for Shireen Gazzillo to move her business, Motivations Fitness Center, to...
Marina and RV Parks In Whitehall Headed For Changes When New Season Opens
Lynn Wagemann, formerly of Hacker Boat Co., now owns Whitehall Marina BY LIZ WITBECK When the Whitehall Marina and RV Park open this year, each will have new owners. The marina, previously owned and operated by Bill Brina of...
Economic Development Groups, SUNY Adirondack Offers Small Business Course
The Washington County Local Development Corp., Warren County LDC and SUNY Adirondack Continuing Education will conduct a Microenterprise Assistance Small Business Program beginning Feb. 23 at the SUNY Adirondack campus in Washington Hall. The course is held Monday nights from...
Panelists At EDC Breakfast Express Views That The Economy Of The Region Is Strong
Terry Coomes, new publisher of the Post-Star, left, and Ed Bartholomew, EDC Warren County president, talk at the EDC's outlook breakfast at the Great Escape Lodge. BY LISA BALSCHUNAT Panelists from the sectors of higher education, banking, manufacturing and...
EDC Warren County President Sees New Growth In 2015 After Successes Of 2014
Ed Bartholomew, president of Economic Development Corp. of Warren County BY ED BARTHOLOMEW One year ago, EDC Warren County embarked on a new era of "Collaboration For Growth," a vital ingredient in both achieving immediate positive results and providing...
Economic Outlook 2015 – Thomas Albrecht Sr.
Thomas C. Albrecht Sr., president and CEO, Hilltop Construction Co BY THOMAS G. ALBRECHT SR. Can we top 2014? With consumers feeling confident about the job market,spending has been met with steady growth especially in the construction industry. We...
Economic Outlook 2015 – Deanna Derway
Deanna Derway, president, Washington County Local Development Corp. BY DEANNA DERWAY At the close of each year, we analyze the changes that have occurred in our key economic sectors during the past year, and evaluate the opportunities and challenges...