As part of a statewide program, LARAC's Community Arts Grants will be awarded again this year, with deadlines for applying for funds falling in October. Awards are distributed to artists, nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and churches located in Warren and...
Gail Hamel Moved From 20-Year Career In Corporate Human Services Into Her Own Firm
Gail Hamel was in corporate human resources for many years before she started her own business in which she provides training in leadership skills, communication and team buildingBY JILL NAGY On a recent afternoon, Gail Hamel was sitting on...
Bellissima Salon In Glens Falls Expands, With The Help Of Family Members, And Adds Staff
Grace Bologna had hair salons on Long Island before moving to Glens Falls 10 years ago. She recently expanded her facility and has been able to bring in two more stylists BY JILL NAGY Bellissima is Italian for "most...
Those In Glens Falls Real Estate Industry Are Optimistic; Some Growth Is Saratoga Spillover
Photo/Todd Bissonette Photography Real estate experts say commercial properties are becoming in-demand in the region BY ANDREA PALMER Realtors and developers in the Glens Falls region have a positive outlook on the market. Shelli Cameron, owner and broker of...
Marketing On The Internet Is Important For Businesses These Days, Done In Many Ways
Sara Mannix says digital marketing is a good way to expand a company's reachBY JILL NAGY "It's a great idea, maybe a necessity, to have an online presence" to help promote a business, said Jesse Tyree of Black Dog...
Interactive Web Tool To Promote Tourism, Business And Recreation Is Launched By State
New York state announced the launch of an interactive tool to promote tourism attractions, local businesses, recreational opportunities and events in Upstate New York. The second and final phase of the Adirondack Park Recreation Web Portal Project was completed...
Mannix Marketing Earned Nominations For Annual ‘USA Search Awards’ Again In 2015
After winning back-to-back US Search Awards in 2013 and 2014, Mannix Marketing Inc. was in the running for a third consecutive award. In September, the Glens Falls-based digital marketing company was named to the shortlist for the 2015 awards...
WCLDC Seeks Nominations For Annual Small Business Of Year Awards; Oct. 23 Is Deadline
The Washington County LDC and the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce are currently accepting nominations for the Washington County Small Business of the Year Awards. The award recipients will be honored at a special luncheon on Friday, Dec. 4...
Folwer Building In Downtown Glens Falls Is Purchased; Fate Of Theater Remains Uncertain
JMZ Architects and Planners purchased the Fowler Building at 190 Glen St. in Glens Falls. The first floor housed Aimie's Dinner and a Movie, whose owners have decided on a career changeBY JILL NAGY After 14 years as tenants,...
Annual Adirondack Balloon Festival To Feature New Shapes During Its September Activities
Humpty Dumpty, owned by Richard Lawhorn of Louisville, Ky., will be soaring during the annual Adirondack Balloon Festival in Glens Falls and Queensbury Sept. 17-20Nine new balloon shapes will be seen at this year's Adirondack Balloon Festival set Sept....