Set up in a giant maple just after sunrise, masked by greens and aglow in orange, a figure eyes the forest. The hunt has begun. Read More ⇒
Carthage Area Hospital is celebrating 100 years of service to the north country this month, with a rich history behind it and the promise of a bright future ahead. Read More ⇒
Imagine you have a full-time job, a fiancé and plans for your future, but you also have two parents battling significant long-term medical issues. You move in with your parents to help them, but the care becomes increasingly demanding to the point you are no longer able to do your job. Read More ⇒
Cognizant of the importance of local produce, the state of New York is dedicated to connecting farmers directly to consumers in any way it can, be it with marketing, grants, product testing and more. Two programs that directly support this connection effort are the New York State Grown &… Read More ⇒
Shut your eyes and think of flowers, fresh air and fine herbs. These are the smells that seduce you the moment you step foot on Our Little Grewve Farms. Once there, you are no longer part of the modern world, with its processed foods and pesticides and petroleum fumes. Instead, you are inche… Read More ⇒
After working in New York City in the hospitality and sales industries for many years, Valentina Ganter returned to the north country and knew that she wanted to be able to work from home and create something that she is passionate about. Read More ⇒
Nestled at the mouth of the St. Lawrence River, Cape Vincent is a little town with a lot to offer visitors. Read More ⇒
Summer 2020 was a surprisingly strong season for many businesses in the north country’s tourism industry, and now business owners who run summer destinations across the region are preparing for another strange, but potentially profitable season. 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 ⇒
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 ⇒
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 ⇒
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 ⇒
Clicked in, boots cling to skis that dangle from chairlifts. Once atop the snow-covered slope, the descent begins. 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 ⇒
BY: Vaughn Golden 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 ⇒
Organizers of the annual Cream Cheese Festival have announced this year’s event, slated for Saturday, Sept. 19, has been canceled. The move comes amid concerns over the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the current inability to host events with 25 or more people due to restrictions put in … Read More ⇒
By: JOSH ST.CROIX, CHRIS FITZ GERALD AND CAP CAREY Read More ⇒
