As executive director of the Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust, Linda Garrett is working to ensure that the third largest continuous forest area in the state is protected, that the public has access to beautiful places for recreation and relaxation now and in the future, and to tease the minds an… Read More ⇒
With a knack for detail and an innate drive to be productive, Clayton resident Derek Peck has created a small business that incorporates both to help others during their busy schedules. Read More ⇒
Our local business owners have been through a lot in the past year, from required business closures to having to totally reevaluate their sales systems, to having to install new air ducts and safety shields which were expenses that none of them had anticipated. They do this all while operati… Read More ⇒
According to Statista, in 2019, North American corporations spent an estimated $169.4 billion on corporate training initiatives. In the United States alone, $82.5 billion was spent in 2020 on corporate training, despite the enormous limitations in travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Every s… Read More ⇒
In March of 2020, our world was turned upside down with the global pandemic. A microscopic virus spread around the earth, making people very sick, and sadly, too many friends and family members were lost. The global pandemic shut down entire economies, kept children at home and changed lifes… Read More ⇒
A trademark is a recognizable name, marking, or term that an entity can by law use to identify itself and its products. The most common examples of trademarks are the names of products, services, or businesses. Nearly all businesses, associations, not-for-profits, and other entities have at … Read More ⇒
We have a skills gap—locally and across the country. It is a gap where good-paying jobs remain vacant because we don’t have enough candidates with the skills necessary to fill them; and these jobs don’t necessarily require a college degree. In fact, middle-skill jobs—those that require at le… Read More ⇒
Real estate is a people business. Brokers, appraisers and agents enjoy assisting people who are buying and selling property. This interaction is one of the keys to a successful career in real estate; therefore, it seems funny to talk about how technology impacts real estate and how that tech… Read More ⇒
Stephen A. Karon, executive director for the Sci-Tech Museum of Northern New York, has worked for over a decade furthering the mission of the nonprofit founded in 1983, set on helping the public gain a better understanding of science and technology. While the COVID-19 pandemic may have slowe… Read More ⇒
There are a lot of solar power developments coming to the north country. From a proposed manufacturing facility in Hounsfield to the planned 100 megawatt-plus solar fields in Jefferson, Lewis and Franklin counties, there’s a flurry of solar activity in the region. Read More ⇒
In response to lockdowns and other pandemic-related disruptions in the north country, social media has proven to be the most effective means of preserving community engagement with local businesses. It allows for customers to know when businesses are open, what services are being offered, an… Read More ⇒
Consumers buying or selling a property must carefully consider many issues, including location, condition, and history. And although a great-looking location may make a property attractive, buyers do not want to see property values fall because of unknown environmental dangers or restrictions. Read More ⇒
“Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean.” – Ryunosuke Satoro Read More ⇒
How wonderful are the warm days where the sun shines and you can go outside wearing a light jacket instead of your arctic parka. There are still cold nights that crust up the puddles until the sun breaks the ice again in the morning. Red-winged blackbirds can be heard making their familiar “… Read More ⇒
If you are new to the state of New York it may come as a surprise to learn that real estate transactions involve not only real estate agents, but also attorneys to represent the buyer, the seller, and in some instances, the lender. Read More ⇒
One of the most common challenges voiced by local employers is the difficulty they face in recruiting people with the skills or professional credentials they need to remain competitive in today’s economy. Fortunately, we have a talent pool right in our midst of which you may not be aware—the… Read More ⇒
Lance Evans believes in the north country real estate market, his team of realtors and the two real estate trade associations that he manages day-to-day operations for. With the COVID-19 pandemic causing a surge in north country home sales, Mr. Evans sat down with NNY Business magazine to di… Read More ⇒
The 2021 home construction and improvement season is being built upon a foundation of uncertainty. Read More ⇒
Patrick Chirico almost immediately sent his pregnant wife and two small children from their Brooklyn apartment to live with her mother in Watertown when the pandemic hit in February 2020. Read More ⇒
In the nine years that Jeremy R. Briggs has been in the real estate business, this is the best seller’s market he’s seen. Read More ⇒
Last month, I told you about roller coaster real estate sales in 2020. Our area showed strength and resiliency that seemed unimaginable after the first six months of the year. Other areas did not fare as well due to longer lockdowns and more restrictions. So far, 2021 seems to be on a more e… Read More ⇒
One of the many impacts of COVID on the business community has been that more business owners are looking to sell businesses at this time, which creates opportunities for people who are looking to buy. Many businesses in the north country and Adirondack region are run by baby boomers who are… Read More ⇒
While Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Regional Director Randall Young usually takes the lead on this column, he has handed it over to me this month to highlight DEC’s successful Women’s Initiative. The initiative started three years ago after a group of women brought the idea … Read More ⇒
The fictional “Ms. Marvel” is a superheroine who has shape-shifting powers, teams up with other superheroes to fight injustice, and has a healing factor. She grabs the world’s attention through her integrity, character, sense of humor and actions. Every girl can see of piece of herself in Ms… Read More ⇒
If you have already met Emma Shirley, you know that she is passionate for agriculture. Emma’s excitement about agriculture exudes through her conversations and actions and her strong technical background is communicated easily in way that those not familiar with agriculture understand and ap… Read More ⇒
Becoming a Minority or Women Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) in New York state has a number of benefits. Certification improves access to state contracting opportunities, promotes business development among MWBE–certified companies, and offers many educational and training opportunities. Un… Read More ⇒
Growing the business created by her mother in 1984, Samantha L. Widrick, 39, has focused on cultivating good, quality jobs at Zehr’s Flowers and Landscaping in New Bremen. The COVID-19 pandemic that has pruned far too many businesses in many sectors has acted as a quick-grow fertilizer in th… Read More ⇒
Perhaps no one has brought home more grant funding to the north country than Leann West and Diane Wladis, owners of a Syracuse-based consulting firm that has worked with communities, governmental entities, not-for-profit organizations and private businesses. Read More ⇒
Formerly a music teacher at Indian River Central School District for 20 years, Lisa J. Smith now works for herself as a Shaklee representative, helping people in the community find better health and wellness. Read More ⇒
Sarah C. Radmanovic is living a dream that began years ago when she worked for Chrissy Beanz Bakery in Sackets Harbor as a high schooler. Read More ⇒
“No matter how much you give, or how little you give, it takes every single person to make a community work. It isn’t just a couple doing it. It’s the whole community working together.” —Mabel Walker Read More ⇒
For Amanda Derouchie the memories of gathering with family, specifically with her grandmother at the kitchen table where she would discuss life over a cup of coffee, is exactly what inspired her to open her first business in the village of Cape Vincent. Read More ⇒
Just as in business, planning is essential for community success—whether it be at the local, county, or regional level. We all want a great place to live; but how do we Read More ⇒
Recently the New York State Legislature passed, and the Governor promptly signed, the COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020 (“EEFPA”) into law. EEFPA was designed to dramatically slow or stop any eviction proceeding in the State and to provide relief to homeowner… Read More ⇒
Clayton Marina has serviced the river community through high water and now the COVID-19 pandemic. Marina sales expert Steve Lavarnway talked with NNY Business about how 2020 boat and jetki sales boomed despite the pandemic. Mr. Lavarnway says he anticipates the 2021 boat and jetski sales to … Read More ⇒
Clicked in, boots cling to skis that dangle from chairlifts. Once atop the snow-covered slope, the descent begins. Read More ⇒
The novel coronavirus pandemic of 2020 clearly reinforced the need for human-service nonprofit organizations, who can often provide quicker response than the government and can perform programs and services that the government ceded over the years. However, over the course of the past 10 mon… Read More ⇒
The pandemic has had a significant economic impact, often devastating, on individuals, families, businesses, communities, non-profits, educational institutions, and government. Although the road to economic recovery will not be easy, we can do it. We just need to work together and determin… Read More ⇒
Naturally Lewis, the economic development brand created by the Lewis County IDA to promote the county, has been fostering small business development and helping businesses of all sizes navigate the murky waters of operating during a healthcare crisis. NNY Business spoke with IDA Executive Di… Read More ⇒
Goodbye, and good riddance to 2020. You have cost us much economically, socially, and personally. Most of us lost or knew of someone we loved or knew fondly during your 365 days. Those we lost may not have died directly because of the virus unleashed around our tiny planet, but our ability… Read More ⇒
NNY Business is introducing 20 of the north country’s most talented up-and-coming young leaders Friday with its first-ever virtual 20 Under 40 video event. Read More ⇒
The Tri-County Women’s Council of Realtors Network held its Top Producer events in September (St. Lawrence County Board of Realtors) and in October (Jefferson-Lewis Board of Realtors). The award was based on sales of single-family homes, two-to-four family homes, commercial buildings, land, … Read More ⇒
Daniel Daugherty has passion for his business, making beer, loving food and working with his family. Those things combined have led him to success at his downtown brewery, Boots Brewing. NNY Business sat down with Mr. Daugherty to learn more about what it’s like to work with family and how t… Read More ⇒
