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...
Economic Outlook 2015 – Paul L. Dowen
Paul L. Dowen, CPA, Whittemore, Dowen and Ricciardelli LLP.BY PAUL L. DOWEN From an economic standpoint, 2014, although not stellar, was definitely a better year than some of its predecessors. I am optimistic about the year that lies ahead....
Economic Outlook 2015 – Mark Shaw
Mark Shaw, president, Stored Technology Solutions (StoredTech) BY MARK SHAW The year 2015 will bring about a number of changes to the IT industry. Two items that are easy to pick off the top are the ending of support...
Economic Outlook 2015 – Daniel Burke
Daniel Burke, regional president of NBT Bank. BY DANIEL BURKE NBT Bank is focused on what matters most to our customers, both individuals and local businesses, and we believe that the area's economic outlook for 2015 is good. Business...
Economic Outlook 2015 – Michael Consuelo
Michael Consuelo, executive director, Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce BY MICHAEL CONSUELO, CHME Before I share my thoughts of what may lie ahead for us in 2015, let me first extend, from the board of directors, staff and...