New York state is "dramatically increasing its goal" for minority-and-women-owned enterprises' (MWBE) involvement in state contracting, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced on Oct. 1. He said new data showed that the state has far exceeded the original 20 percent...
Pontiff Operates Jewelry Store, Handles Rental Properties Among Her Endeavors
Judy Pontiff manages Achenbach's Jewelers in downtown Glens Falls BY LISA BALSCHUNAT At a young age Judy Pontiff knew she wanted to be financially independent. It didn't sit right with her that she had to ask her parents for...
IT Experts: Vital Security Issues Are Not Always Simple, But Need To Be Addressed
Computer system security lapses periodically make headlines, causing serious problems for those whose systems have been violated. It should make all businesses take notice. But local IT experts say that while the ramifications can be severe, steps can be...
Seeley Office Systems, In Business Over 30 Years, Survives Versus ‘Big Box’ Stores
Family owned Seeley Office Systems has been based in Glens Falls for over 30 years BY LIZ WITBECK Owning a small business can be challenging, especially when it competes with large national companies. Seeley Office Systems is one such...
Technology Improves Access To Data For Appraisers, But Legwork Is Still Needed
Eric Sterling of the Sterling Appraisal Co. in Mechanicville takes a measurement to determine the square footage of a structure, part of compiling an overall appraisal report BY JILL NAGY "It's a rollercoaster ride," said real estate appraiser Tim...
Area Real Estate Agents Say Now Is Good Time To Buy Or Sell In Glens Falls Region
Mark Levack, owner of Levack Real Estate, says interest rates are attractive right nowBY LIZ WITBECK After a few years of a sluggish economy, the commercial real estate market is making a comeback. Local real estate experts in the...
Area Weichert Realtors-Northeast Office Gets Merger Agreement With RealtyUSA
RealtyUSA announced it has merged the local real estate franchise Weichert Realtors-Northeast, Capital Region offices with RealtyUSA. The move became effective Sept. 17. Officials said the merger follows many successful years as an affiliate Weichert franchisee and the expiration...
Stewart’s Shop Corp. New Phone System Supports Its Growing Mobile Workforce
Gracecom Communications, a multi-regional telecommunications company founded in 1983, recently installed a new fiber-connected phone system for Stewart's Shops Corp. Over 500 phones are linked between Stewart's corporate headquarters, distribution and manufacturing facility and credit union through one hybrid/IP...
Business Report: Recruitment: 5 Things Leaders Must Do
Michael Cruz is president of Lighthouse Advisors LLC in Queensbury BY MICHAEL CRUZ Despite the national data on unemployment, most people in this region are more concerned with not finding the people they need. If you want better employees,...
Adirondack Health Institute Gets Grant To Improve Integration Of Its Services
Adirondack Health Institute (AHI) and its Performing Provider System (PPS) partners have received $891,000 in grant funding from the state Department of Health for the Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) Program's Project Design Grant. Funding will be used...