Ben Bennink, left, and Mike Tartaglione, are partners in GFK9, a large facility in Glens Falls for grooming, training, day care and boarding of canines. They are posed with their companion Tony. BY JENNIFER FARNSWORTH A new, grand-scale dog...
Unemployment Insurance Contributions To Drop Again For Businesses In The State
Unemployment insurance reforms started in 2013 have resulted in additional savings for New York state employers in terms of their contributions, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Employers have already saved an estimated $200 million through the early repayment of federal...
Business Report: Don’t Put Off Business Succession Plan
Razzano is an associate with the Herzog Law Firm in Saratoga Springs. BY BRITTINY B. RAZZANO Excuse Number 1: Too Busy. As a successful business owner, you may have your hand in the day-to-day operations and management of your...
Technology And The Internet ‘Cloud’ Have Altered The Shape Of Accounting Practices
Richard Fuller, a Glens Falls accountant, says it's vital to keep up with the latest technology. BY JILL NAGY His clients' issues have not really changed-- "making money and keeping taxes down"--but the way he does his job has...
Albany Law School To Offer Course Work In Law And Cybersecurity Starting This Fall
In an increasingly technology-driven, globally connected world, there is an escalating need for legal specialists in data protection, privacy and cybersecurity. In recognition of this need, Albany Law School announced it will be offering a new concentration in law...
Construction Projects Abound In Region As Contractors Are Hopeful For A Busy 2016
Peter Hoffman of Glen Street Associates says one of his main projects is the renovation of a this building called Smith Flats at 55 Bay St. into 10 apartments and some commercial space. BY R.J. DELUKE Construction season in...
Maryland-Based Hotel Company On Board To Manage New Courtyard By Marriott
Urgo Hotels & Resort has signed a management agreement to help operate the new Courtyard by Marriott being built in Lake George. Officials of Urgo Hotels & Resorts, a hotel company that develops, owns and operates hotels and resorts...
Construction Of Market 32 In Fort Edward Is Begun; Industrial Park Also Being Marketed
Price Chopper is building a new store--one of its Market 32 brands--in Fort Edward on the site of the former Grand Union at 354 Broadway. Construction started late last year after the site was cleaned up under the Brownfield program....
Having Living Plants In A Work Environment Has Health Benefits; Better Organization Too
Plants like these in an office add a sense of nature to the work environment, soften sometimes harsh architectural lines and hide unsightly cords, says Lanette Akerson of Plant Doctor LLC. BY MAUREEN WERTHER The phrase, "step into my...
County Local Development Corps. To Run Course On Starting Or Expanding A Business
The Warren and Washington County Local Development corporations and SUNY Adirondack's Office of Continuing Education are sponsoring a course for people interested in starting a small business or expanding an existing small business. The 10-session program will take place 6-8...