By R.J. DeLuke Voters across the state on Nov. 5 approved an amendment to the New York Constitution that would allow the development of seven new resort-style casinos, starting with four upstate. One is planed for the Capital Region,...
Former President Of Finch Paper LLC Buys Morcon Inc. Paper Group In Cambridge
Joseph Raccuia bought Morcon Inc., a converter of tissue and napkin products Wayne R. Morris, founder and president of Morcon Inc., the Cambridge-based converter of tissue, towel and napkin products for the away-from-home market, announced the sale of the...
Lake George Regional Chamber Elects Board Of Directors Officers For 2013-14
The Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce & CVB recently elected new officers for its board of directors for the 2013-14 fiscal year. Newly elected officers are: Jephson Hilary, owner of Inn on The Hill, Lake George, president; Janice...
Marvin And Company, 90 Years In Business, Unveils New Brand, Redesigned Website
In 1923 Charles L. Marvin began his public accounting firm in Schenectady, NY. Nine decades later the company operates regionally from their offices in Latham and Queensbury, NY In celebration of its 90th anniversary, Marvin and Company has launched...
Mixaritas Bartending Service Takes Away Much Of The Party Fuss At Social Events
Kelli Hatin, left, and Jenn Berry run Mixaritas, a mobile bartending service By Jill Nagy For people planning a party who would rather talk to guests than mix and serve drinks, Mixaritas, a mobile bartending service, may just be...
Brownfield Grants To Help Two Dormant Parcels Get Prepared For Development
Two local properties will benefit from state funds that will help prepare them for development. Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo recently announced $10 million in Brownfield Opportunity Areas (BOA) grants for 26 communities throughout the state. Brownfields are dormant properties...
Federal Government Gives $8 Million To New York State’s SunShot Solar Initiative
Building on President Obama's broadbased plan to cut carbon pollution and support clean energy innovation across the country, U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz announced $8 million in funding will go to New York state to support innovative solar energy...
Founder Of Operation Adopt A Solder Is Grand Marshall Of Nov. 24 Holiday Parade
Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Co. named Cliff Sequin, chairman and founder of Operation Adopt A Soldier, the grand marshal for the 34th annual South Glens Falls Holiday Parade on Nov. 24. Sequin started the Wilton-based organization in...
Washington County Top Small Businesses Will Be Recognized At December 6 Luncheon
Washington County Local Development Corp. and the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce will announce the 2013 Washington County Small Business of the Year Awards at a luncheon on Dec. 6 at Rainer's B&B on the Green, 89 County Road 41...
Independent Living Center Gets Pact For NYS Benefit Exchange Navigator Program
The Southern Adirondack Independent Living Center (SAIL) recently received a state Department of Health contract for the new Health Benefit Exchange Navigator Program. The contract covers the counties of Warren, Washington, Clinton and Essex counties. Individuals, families and small businesses with...