The Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce (ARCC) will hold its annual Business Expo on Tuesday, Oct. 16, at the Queensbury Hotel, 88 Ridge St., Glens Falls.
The event will run from 4-7 p.m.
This business showcase features exhibit booths from over 80 regional businesses, as well as food samples, drink specials and door prizes
The event encourages networking, connection making and opportunities to show off the growing business community in the region.
DeCrescente Distributing Co. announced in July a partnership to distribute Davidson Brothers Brewing Co. products.
DeCrescente is now distributing draft versions of Davidson Brothers core beers, including their flagship IPA brewed with English hops for a hop aroma and dry finish; Brown Ale, a malty British brown ale; and Irish Red Ale, medium bodied with a sweet maltiness.
“We are very excited about our partnership with DeCrescente,” said Rick Davidson, brewer and owner of Davidson Brothers. “We feel that we have found the right partner to champion our efforts in the Capital Region market.”
Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Co. announced two promotions and a hiring.
Tracey Norman as promoted to director of wealth management.
Norman will oversee the Wealth Management Division, which includes the trust, investment and retirement services, and LPL teams.
She will be serving the same role for Saratoga National Bank and Trust Co., also part of the Arrow Financial Corp. family of companies.
She joined the company in 2017 as wealth management administration manager and has more than 20 years of experience in the wealth management industry. The Schaghticoke native earned her bachelor’s degree in finance from Siena College. She is active in her community, currently serving as vice president of the Hoosic Valley Booster Club.
By Jennifer Farnsworth
Cleverdale Country Store at 2660 Route 9L in Queensbury seems to be much more than its name.
Cleverdale is about homemade deli sandwiches and homemade baked goods, as well as breakfast, lunches or dinners. They serve beer and wine, carry seasonal organic fruits and veggies, and have locally themed gifts. They even have live music on Thursdays.
The owner recently purchased a neighboring space that is now serving as a lake store with cabin, boat and lake goods. Meghan Cesari said the business is strong and they continue to work with local business owners in an effort to keep things fresh, as well as support the community.
Six Flags Great Escape Resort in Lake George will rebrand its outdoor water park as Six Flags Hurricane Harbor for the 2019 season
The park will undergo a major expansion with more to see and do than ever before, including two new attractions; a bright, tropical theming throughout; and a new dining location.
Officials said it will offer guests a bigger, and better experience.
“Hurricane Harbor will offer exciting, new attractions with Bucket Blasters and Shipwreck Cove, plus a completely new look featuring imaginative, tropical theming and a myriad of park enhancements to delight guests of all ages” said Six Flags Great Escape Resort President Eric Gilbert.
The Adirondack Thunder announced that all single-game tickets are now available.
The team opens its home slate on October 20 vs. the Brampton Beast at the Cool Insuring Arena.
Tickets for all 36 Thunder home games are available at the arena box office, open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., as well as online at coolinsuringarena.com.
The Thunder has also announced that Opening Night will feature the Stewart’s 4-Pack, the return of a successful mini-pack give-away. The Opening Night Stewart’s pack is priced at just $64 and includes: four opening night Adirondack Thunder tickets for the Oct. 20 game, four Adirondack Thunder water bottles, four games of bowling at Kingpin’s Alley in South Glens Falls and one $20 gift card for Stewart’s Shops.
By Jill Nagy
Michaels Group Homes plans to begin work this fall on a new 49-lot subdivision at the intersection of Fort Edward and Bluebird roads in the town of Moreau.
The development, called Winterberry, will consist of ranch-style and two-story homes on lots of approximately half an acre each, according to the company
Luke Michaels, principal at Michaels Group Homes in Malta, said he expects to begin work on roads and utilities this fall and have a model home ready to open in the spring. The exact layout of the subdivision has not been determined nor have prices for the homes, he said.
By Jill Nagy
Two Glens Falls women parlayed their love for canines into a thriving dog obedience training school in South Glens Falls.
In August, Paws4Obedience moved into new, larger quarters to accommodate a growing clientele.
The new facility, at 1638 Route 9—across the street from the former facility—was opened with an all-day celebration that collected four or five crates of food, toys, and other accessories for shelter dogs. It also raised more than $500 for the shelters and for Woofs for Warriors, a Glens Falls organization that helps veterans acquire service dogs and facilitated the adoption of several rescue dogs.
The two women, Lora Bacharach and Brianna Rabine, opened the business in December. They offer a series of obedience training classes and specialized programs such as therapy dog preparation, off-leash obedience training and competitive sports.
More than 250 people came out to join the Lake George Land Conservancy (LGLC) at its 30th Anniversary party in Bolton Landing on Aug. 18.
The LGLC organized the family event to honor all of those who have been a part of its history, and welcome those who wished to be part of its future of protecting Lake George.
“We’ve had an amazing 30 years of protecting the land that protects the lake,” said Executive Director Jamie Brown. “Thanks to the many donors, landowners, volunteers, and community partners, more than 10,800 acres of land has been conserved – that’s nearly one acre every day, that is now permanently protected, working to filter water, reduce erosion, and keep Lake George healthy and clean.”
New York state has awarded $22.1 million in funding to Albany International Airport as part of a $42.1 million project to modernize the facility.
The grant funding is part of the $200 million Upstate Airport Economic Development and Revitalization Competition passed in the 2017 state budget.
To complement the state’s investment in Albany airport, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a $50 million project to construct a new highway connector between the airport and the Northway in the town of Colonie, to ease traffic congestion and provide a more direct route to the airport.