Glens Falls Business Journal

Henry Crandall Award Will Be Presented To Mark Behan At Library Annual Gala

August 16, 2018August 16, 2018

Mark Behan of Behan Communications is this year’s recipient of the Henry Crandall Award.
Courtesy Crandall Public Library

Mark Behan of Behan Communications is this year’s recipient of the ninth annual Henry Crandall Award given by the Crandall Public Library.

The award will be presented at the library’s annual gala on Sept. 28 at the Hiland Park Country Club, 195 Haviland Road, Queensbury.

Each year, the award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated the values and legacy of library founder Henry Crandall (1821-1913), including generosity, perseverance, loyalty, compassion, civic pride, and philanthropy. Recipients have affected the improvement of the community and demonstrated commitment to Crandall Public Library.

Behan, a former member of the board of Crandall Library, founded the public relations firm Behan Communications in Glens Falls 30 years ago after a career in the newspaper industry. Active in the community, he serves as vice chairman of the board of governors of Glens Falls Hospital; co-vice chairman of the board of trustees of The Hyde Collection; a member of the board of the Glens Falls Foundation, and a director of Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Co. and Arrow Financial Corp.

Personnel Briefs

August 16, 2018August 16, 2018

Holly DeKleine, has joined NEPROMO, an promotional products advertising company in South Glens Falls, as an account executive. DeKleine has 12 years of outside sales experience. Her outside activities include volunteering at the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce and attending community events DeKleine’s activites with NEPROMO in the promotional products industry will include helping...

Craft Brewery, Tap Room Coming To Fort Edward; Opening Anticipated in November

August 16, 2018August 16, 2018

Kris and Heather March work on the tin ceilings at Slickfin Brewing Co. in Fort Edward, a craft brewery the couple is starting up. They hope to be ready to open in November.

By Maureen Werther

Kris and Heather March are working hard to meet a planned opening of Slickfin Brewing Co. in November.

The brewery and tap room will be located at 147 Broadway in Fort Edward.

Kris said he first became interested in brewing when he was in the U.S. Marines, stationed in the Middle East. In 2012, he began developing recipes in earnest, with the help of his friend. They began entering competitions and did well, prompting them to seriously consider opening a brewing company and tap room.

By 2016, the Marchs were out of the military and had a young daughter. Kris was working in the robotics field in Boston and making a weekly commute between Fort Edward and Boston. After a year, he decided to pursue his passion for craft brewing full-time. He quit his job in 2017 and began renovations at the Broadway location.

LG Chamber, LARAC, ADK Folk School Work On New Holiday Event For December

August 16, 2018August 16, 2018

By Maureen Werther

The Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce is working with Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council (LARAC) and the Adirondack Folk School to assemble a new holiday event, the Adirondack Christkindlmarkt.

The event is scheduled to take place in Festival Commons at Charles R. Wood Park Friday through Sunday, Dec. 7-9. It will run 3-8 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. that Sunday

The event will be free to the public.

The European-style festival translates to mean “Christmas Market,” according to special event and convention sales director Kristen Hanifin.

“The idea initially came from a meeting that the executive director of ADK Folk School, Scott Hayden, and I had over coffee about a year ago,” said Hanifin. She lived in Europe for 12 years and has attended several German Christkindlmarkts. The events had music, food, rides, entertainment, handmade ornaments and crafts from artisans located in the region.

Business Briefs

August 16, 2018August 16, 2018

The Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce & CVB is teaming up with Collette Tours to offer a trip to Rome and the Amalfi Coast in March 2019.

Included in this 10-day trip are 13 meals and an itinerary including beautiful accommodations and tours of historic sites in Rome as well as a the excavated ruins of Pompeii and a winery at the foothills of Mount Vesuvius.

Attendees will explore a Mediterranean paradise on the Bay of Naples, cruise to the island of Capri, tour a local Buffalo milk mozzarella factory and more.

Airfare and transportation to and from the airport is covered in the price.

Contact the Chamber at (518) 668–5755 or info@lakegeorgechamber.com.

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“Adirondack Archangels: Guardians of the High Peaks,” a book by Christine Bourjade and Alex Radmanovich of New Russia, and Montreal, Quebec, respectively, has been named by the Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group as one of the best indie books of 2018.

Adirondack Thunder Announces Its Ticket Packages For 2018-19 Season In Glens Falls

August 16, 2018August 16, 2018

The Adirondack Thunder in action at the Cool Insuring Arena in Glens Falls at their last game of the 2017-18 season in May. Tickets are on sale for the upcoming season.
©2018 Saratoga Photographer.com

Tickets are on sale for the 2018-19 season of the Adirondack Thunder.

The price of a season ticket remains unchanged at $13 per ticket per game. The total for a season ticket is $540 including all taxes and fees. A season ticket includes tickets to the preseason game on Oct. 5, all 36 regular season home games and the first two 2019 Kelly Cup Playoffs contests. Children aged 12 and younger can have their own season ticket at a youth rate of $387 for the 2018-2019 season.

For the second year in a row, all Thunder season ticket holders will be offered a ticket to a New Jersey Devils game at no additional charge.

“We are very excited to once again be able include an NHL ticket to our parent club in our full-season ticket package,” General Manager Jeff Mead said. “We would like to thank Tom Fitzgerald, Ray Shero and the Devils organization for again extending this offer, one of the biggest season ticket holder perks we have seen across the league. We have an amazing season ticket holder base in Glens Falls and it feels great to be able to give something like this back to them.”

Washington County Develops New Brand, New Website To Promote Its Many Attractions

August 16, 2018August 16, 2018

This is the logo being used in Washington County’s new branding and promotion endeavors aimed at making the county a key player in the New York and New England tourism markets.
Courtesy Washington County Economic Development

“See. Taste. Explore” is the new brand behind an effort designed to position Washington County as one of eastern New York’s most exciting destinations for those seeking to enhance their historical knowledge, take in arts and cultural sights, and find good food.

The marketing campaign began this summer. Officials hope it serves as a driving force for Washington County to become a key player in the New York and New England tourism markets.

“Washington County has always been home to notable historic sites, celebrated arts venues, and critical agricultural operations. Recent economic development initiatives have encouraged not only ongoing preservation of our past but also growth of new industries that naturally evolved out of the county’s legacy strengths,” said Laura Oswald of Washington County Economic Development. “The addition of multiple artisanal agricultural sites and Washington County’s increasing role in eastern New York’s creative economy are prime examples of new flagship tourism opportunities that exist throughout our region.”

Groups Partner On New Cancer Respite Program

August 16, 2018August 16, 2018

The Silver Bay YMCA Conference and Family Retreat Center and Hudson Headwaters Health Network recently agreed to partner to increase the positive community impact each organization has on the Adirondack community.

According to Steve Tamm, chief executive officer of Silver Bay YMCA, the organization is expanding its already successful cancer respite program with their newest partner, Hudson Headwaters.

“Several years ago, Silver Bay launched a community outreach program specifically designed to support patients who are actively being treated for cancer,” said Tamm. “By providing temporary respite to patients and their immediate families at no cost, this program gives these individuals the opportunity to reconnect with their loved ones and enjoy a reprieve from the stresses and financial challenges associated with a battle against cancer. A few wonderful days on the restorative shores of Lake George is one way we try to make a difference.”

Business Report: Plan For Rising Costs Of Health Care

August 16, 2018August 16, 2018

David Cumming, senior vice president and financial advisor, Morgan Stanley.

By David L. Cumming

Longer lifespans and rising health care costs are driving investors to control their financial exposure to uncovered bouts of care—particularly in retirement.

The United States spends more than $3 trillion a year on health care, or nearly $10,000 per person. Overall spending rose 5.8 percent in 2015, faster than the pace of inflation or wage growth.

Systemic efforts to rein in costs have met with some success. Consolidated hospital networks are better positioned to deliver treatment at scale and pass savings onto patients and insurers, and an increasing focus on preventative care aims to address medical issues before they snowball into chronic and costly conditions.

Still, another trend in the changing health care system—patients shouldering a larger share of treatment costs—is driving up out-of-pocket expenses. The elderly, who require the most care, often bear the brunt of the costs.

Business Report: Leveraging The Aging Workforce

August 16, 2018August 16, 2018

Doug Coggins, senior vice president and fiduciary services manager, NBT Bank.

By Doug Coggins

As a business owner, C-suite executive or human resources manager, chances are your areas of expertise lie with your chosen profession so choosing or re-evaluating retirement benefits for your employees can be intimidating.

IRAs, SIMPLE Plans, 403b, 401k – the list goes on. How can you be sure that you choose a retirement plan solution that meets the budget, maximizes tax deductions, keeps current employees happy and makes you competitive for employee recruitment? The best retirement plan service providers will get to know your organization and will work with you as a partner to find the right solution.

Here are five tips to help get you started: