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 ⇒
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 ⇒
When our area entered Phase 2, the real estate market heated up. In some portions of the market, there have been multiple offers and some properties have had offers within a day or two of being put on the market. What do you need to know to be successful when making an offer? First […] Read More ⇒
Since taking over as executive director of the Business Development Corporation for a Greater Massena in late 2018, James Murphy has seen changes in the community’s business climate. As an economic developer, he sees what has worked and what hasn’t worked, and offers advice for potential bus… Read More ⇒
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Jana Lantry, fisheries manager for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, found inspiration at a young age to protect our native fish species and outdoor environments. Today, Lantry is one of 11 women statewide working to support DEC fisheries. As the Region 6 fisheries… Read More ⇒
The first six months of 2020 have been an up and down roller coaster for real estate. After being slightly down in 2018, overall property sales (including residential, land, multi-family and commercial properties) in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence Counties were generally higher in 2019.… Read More ⇒
River Hospital is in good hands with new CEO Emily Mastaler as she works to continue the development of hospital services and partnerships with regional hospitals. As the hospital navigated changing services due to COVID-19, the hospital finished projects that expanded physical therapy servi… Read More ⇒
The agricultural community is in good hands with Jay Matteson, the Jefferson County Agricultural Coordinator with Jefferson County Economic Development. Working each day to ensure that farmers have the business resources they need, and the support from local, state and federal government, Mr… Read More ⇒
