Janet Besheer is a real estate broker who runs the independent Equitas Realty firm. By Janet Besheer As we herald in 2017, I am taking a moment to reflect on 2016 and the many changes that occurred in our...
Economic Outlook – Thomas Albrecht
Thomas Albrecht, president and CEO, Hilltop Construction Co., Hudson Falls. By Thomas Albrecht As indicated in 2016, there continues to be a hot topic in the building industry for all trades and that is: worker shortage. It wasn't long...
Business Report: What’s The Problem?
Michael Cruz, president of Lighthouse Advisors LLC, Queensbury. Courtesy Lighthouse Advisors LLC The average person, when presented with a problem, immediately works to solve it. Geniuses (think Einstein) approach problems differently. He famously said "If I had an hour...
Adirondack Pub & Brewery Plans ‘Brewing Campus’ For Education And Local Events
Plans are in the works at Adirondack Pub and Brewery on Canada Street in Lake George for a new building that would be used hold brewing classes and also serve as a special event venue. Courtesy Adirondack Brewery By...
Square Nail Rustics Grows From Three-Man Operation To 30-Plus In Much Larger Space
Square Nail Rustics furniture company deals in furniture made with Adirondack lumber and other locally sourced materials, built in the Chase Bag Building at 15 Boulevard in Queensbury. Courtesy Square Nail Rustic BY Molly Congdon Two years ago, Square...
Activities Surrounding ECHL All Star Game In Glens Falls Will Include Hall Of Fame Exhibit
This is the logo for the CCM/ECHL All Star Game in 2017 that will be played Jan. 18 at the Glens Falls Civic Center. Stars from the league will compete against the Adirondack Thunder. Courtesy Adirondack Thunder A Hockey...
Chinese Company Has Tentative Pact To Buy Industrial Park Land; Eyes Manufacturing Plant
This is the interior of one of the styles of railroad cars manufactured by CRRC, a Chinese company that wants to build a manufacturing plant for rail cars that could employ 200 people. Courtesy CRRC By Maureen Werther CRRC,...
Six Area Companies Get Recognition At The Annual Small Business Awards Luncheon
Representatives of the award-winning small businesses pose with WDLC and Adirondack Chamber of Commerce officials at the recognition luncheon at the Kingsbury Firehall. Lisa Balschunat By Lisa Balschunat Six business were recognized for their commitment to customers, dedication to...
Sutton’s Marketplace Adds New Restaurant, With Wood-Fired Pizza, A Taproom And More
Jered Holycross and Jane Sutton have added a new restaurant to Sutton's Marketplace. Farmstead Flatbread specializes in wood-fired pizzas and other foods, as well as locally brewed beers. Deborah Gerber Photography By Maureen Werther The owners of Sutton's Marketplace...
‘Mini Masterpieces’ Is Venue For Children To Socialize And Express Their Creative Sides
Meghan Howard, right, and Magen MacDavid-Potter own Mini Masterpieces at 71 Lawrence St., Glens Falls, where children of all ages can participate in creative arts and crafts programs. Deborah Gerber Photography By Jennifer Farnsworth Meghan Howard and Magen MacDavid-Potter...