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...
Business Report: I Managed Good, But Boy Did They Play Bad
Michael Cruz of Lighthouse Advisors, LLC BY MICHAEL CRUZ Jim Bouton was a baseball player in the 1960's who is probably as famous for his book Ball Four as he is for winning World Series games. But he also...
Office Wellness Programs May Include Creating Healthier Work Spaces For The Employees
BY RACHEL SPENSIERI With the new year, many people have resolved to improve their overall wellness. Similarly, many businesses are considering ways they can help their employees stay happy, healthy, and satisfied with their jobs in 2016. "During the recession,...
Business Report: Strong Tourism Year Despite Warm Weather
Michael Consuelo is executive director of the Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce. BY MICHAEL CONSUELO Outstanding weather and a robust calendar of events made 2015 one of the best years ever for Lake George and the surrounding region....
Wellspring Expands Its Services For Sexual Assault Victims; Will Serve Washington County
Citing the recent decision of the Adirondack Health Institute to stop providing victim support to adult survivors of sexual assault in Washington County, Wellspring in Saratoga Springs said it is expanding its comprehensive sexual assault victim services to assist...
Fort Hudson Home Care Gets State Approval To Expand Its Services In Clinton County
Fort Hudson Home Care, an affiliate of Fort Hudson Health System, received approval from the state Department of Health to expand its current service area to include Clinton County. Fort Hudson currently operates this program in Saratoga, Warren, Washington,...
LARAC To Exhibit Works Of Collegiate Art Competition Winners, Beginning On Feb. 26
The winners of the 120° Intercollegiate Art Regional, a competition that highlights collegiate artworks, will have their art on display at the Lapham Gallery Feb. 26 to March 27. LARAC, the Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council, announced the results...
Personnel Briefs: February 2016
Scott Grimmett was named CEO of Golub Corp., the owner of the Price Chopper supermarket chain, taking over for Jerry Golub. Grimmett has led the transformation of Price Chopper to the Market 32 brand, a multi-year strategy designed to...
Adirondack Trust Co. Earns 5-Star Superior Designation For 38th Consecutive Quarter
The Adirondack Trust Co. was recognized in December as a 5-Star Superior bank by BauerFinancial, Inc., a bank rating and research firm, the 38th consecutive quarter it earned the designation. To earn 5 Stars, banks must excel in areas...