NBT Capital Management, a business unit of NBT Bancorp Inc., has launched NBT Guided Investor, a new digital investment solution in partnership with Schwab Performance Technologies.
Guided Investor is a digital solution that offers fully-online investment management capabilities. According to bank officials, accounts can be opened in as little as 10 minutes and are supported by a dedicated financial advisor.
NYRA Calls 2020 Race Meet Without Fans A Success, With Handle Topping $700 Million
The New York Racing Association Inc. (NYRA) successfully concluded its 2020 summer meet at Saratoga Race Course without interruption and with all-sources handle topping $700 million for the second consecutive year, officials said.
The meet was conducted without spectators and with only a limited number of essential personnel, horsemen and owners on-site due to the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
NYRA said all-sources handle for the 2020 summer meet totaled $702,535,468 compared to $705,343,949 wagered from all sources on Saratoga in 2019.
Average daily handle for the 40-day meet was $17,563,387. The 2019 meet, which was run across 39 days due to the cancellation of a day of racing due to weather, generated average daily handle of $18,085,742.
Spectrum Store In Queensbury Offers Mobile Products As Well As Place To Manage Bills
Charter Communications Inc. has opened a new Spectrum store in Queensbury.
The Spectrum store gives consumers in the area a convenient option for adding or managing their internet, TV, mobile or voice services, company officials said.
The new Queensbury store at 894 Route 9 is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m.
“Our Spectrum team is here to help our local customers who need support in getting and staying connected during these uncertain times,” said Pattie Eliason, senior vice president, Spectrum Stores & Retail. “They are working to make our new store in Queensbury a safe, convenient environment to add or manage services, shop for devices and accessories or make payments, while ensuring we adhere to current local and state health and safety guidelines.”
SUNY Empire State Offers Its First Doctoral Degree: Educational Leadership And Change
SUNY Empire State College has launched its first doctoral program in the college’s nearly 50-year existence.
The Ed.D. in educational leadership and change will prepare current educational leaders to advance their education and careers while learning how to lead positive change in colleges, universities and communities, officials said om Aug. 27.
As educational systems face mounting challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic and a rapidly changing workforce, the program will address both day-to-day and long-term issues confronting educators to prepare them for leadership positions in higher education institutions, college officials said.
Succession Summit To Be Presented By ARCC’s Women’s Business Council Sept. 28
The Women’s Business Council of the ARCC will present a Succession Summit on Wednesday, Sept. 23, accessible via Zoom.
It will run 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Succession and continuity planning are key business activities that frequently take a backseat to growing revenues, trimming costs, or running day-to-day business operations, ARCC said in a new release.
It is intended for community leaders, business owners, executives and others. This virtual event is free and open to all members of the ARCC.
A panel of four, will be monitored by Michael Bittel, ARCC president/CEO and an employee of the USDA New York State Farm Service Agency Committee.
Topics will include:
Business Brief: September 2020
Tripadvisor, the world’s largest travel platform, has announced that the Hyde Collection is a winner of a coveted Travelers’ Choice (formerly Certificate of Excellence) award.
Travelers’ Choice winners are calculated based on reviews and opinions collected on Tripadvisor over the last year, taking into account both the quantity and quality of reviews. Such awards are given only to those attractions that land among the top 10 percent of all listings worldwide.
Business Report: What You Don’t Know Can Be Costing You
By Warren Evans
During the lockdown, there is some good news.
Pollution levels during the height of the pandemic lockdown fell dramatically because of the lack of economic activity and the interruption of worldwide travel.
The question is this: As we recover from the pandemic, is there anything we as individuals can do to maintain these low pollution levels with little or no sacrifice?
We believe the answer is yes, it is possible. On a personal level, while you were locked down you probably noticed many great things about your home, on the other hand, if you’re like me you also saw a lot of things you needed to fix or change. You can start out by getting a home comfort and energy assessment and completing the recommended solutions. That’s the way each of us can begin to lock in some of the benefits of the low pollution levels we saw during the lockdown and help to achieve an overall sustainable and resilient global recovery.
SUNY Adirondack Securing Transfer Of Students Into Potsdam Arts, Theater Programs
New agreements between SUNY Potsdam and SUNY Adirondack are paving the way for smooth, guaranteed transfers of Adirondack graduates into Bachelor of Art degree programs in theatre and arts management at Potsdam.
The SUNY Potsdam baccalaureate programs in theatre and arts management will open their doors to all Adirondack graduates holding associate degrees in humanities and social science, as well of those holding individual studies degrees, officials said.
The agreements were finalized in July by SUNY Adirondack President Dr. Kristine Duffy and SUNY Potsdam President Dr. Kristin G. Esterberg.
“We are proud to partner with our colleagues at SUNY Potsdam to add more direct transfer pathways for our students interested in the theatre arts. We share a commitment to advancing a student’s education through small classes, rigorous support and high-quality faculty,” said SUNY Adirondack President Dr. Kristine Duffy.
SUNY Adirondack and SUNY Potsdam are working together to give individual attention to students who are interested in this opportunity—including advising and degree planning support—to help students take appropriate coursework and stay on track for timely degree completion, with two years at Adirondack and two at Potsdam.
Application fees are waived, and qualified students will have access to transfer scholarships as well.
New Vertical Milling Machine At Doty Will, Help Company Compete In Global Markets
By Christine Graf
Doty Machine Works has invested $1 million to purchase and install a vertical milling machine that will allow the company to take on larger jobs.
The Fort Edward machine shop was founded in 1951 and purchased by Elizabeth Miller in 2014. Since that time, she has invested approximately $5 million in equipment and building renovations.
Miller is also the owner of Miller Mechanical in Glens Falls.
According to Miller, the company has purchased six new machines in five years. The purchase of the vertical milling machine will allow Doty Machine Works to expand its customer base. The machine is so large that a new foundation had to be poured to support its 120,000-pound weight.
State Has Plan To Fix Home Of Suffragette Susan B. Anthony In Washington County
On the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote, the state is involved in an effort to stabilize and preserve the childhood home of prominent 19th century women’s rights activist Susan B. Anthony in Washington County.
The work at the 1832 two-story brick home on Route 29 in Battenville, where Anthony lived from ages 13 to 19, includes repairs to the roof, masonry and drainage, as well as mold remediation and water damage.
“New York has been the birthplace to many of the progressive movements that have left an indelible mark on our society while pushing the nation forward and particularly for women’s suffrage, which began at Seneca Falls and included legendary New Yorkers such as Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and so many more,” Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. “As we commemorate the 100th anniversary of women gaining the right to vote, we must also recognize there is more work to be done.”