Local business people, staff of Saratoga Casino & Raceway and tourism representatives await the start of a fact-finding meeting on a proposed new casino in Saratoga Springs. By R.J. DeLuke Officials from Saratoga Casino and Raceway, the only known...
Saratoga County Projects Get Assistance From NYS Economic Development Grants
Gov. Andrew Cuomo last month announced $715.9 million in economic development grants Wednesday, including numerous awards to entities and projects in Saratoga County. "We are transforming New York state into a top destination for companies from around the world to...
von Schenk Is 2014 Board Chairman Of Saratoga County Chamber Of Commerce
Stephan von Schenk will lead the Chamber board of directors in 2014. Stephan von Schenk is the new chairman of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce board of directors for 2014. He is executive vice president of commercial lending at...
Rep. Bill Owens Says Region Is Poised To Benefit From High-Tech Manufacturing
Congressman Bill Owens, U.S. Representative for N.Y.'s 21st Congressional District.By U.S. Rep. Bill Owens As we look back at 2013 and forward to 2014, there are a number of positive economic indicators on the national level. In the November...
2014 Economic Forecast – Stephen Kyne
Stephen Kyne, partner, Sterling Manor Financial LLC By Stephen Kyne Each year we take a few moments to reflect back on the year that was, take what lessons we can from it, and turn our eye toward the future....
2014 Economic Forecast – Assemblyman Jim Tedisco
State Assemblyman Jim Tedisco (R,C,I) Schenectady-Saratoga.By Assemblyman Jim Tedisco While New York has moved away from the dysfunction we see in Congress, the economy of our state continues to be hampered by the altered reality that New York always...
2014 Economic Forecast – Pete Bardunias
Pete Bardunias, president/CEO, Chamber of Southern Saratoga County. By Pete Bardunias On balance, southern Saratoga County enjoyed a great year last year which should set the stage for an even better 2014. Our vibrant business communities are filled with...
2014 Economic Forecast – James T. Towne
James T. Towne, Esq., principal at Towne Ryan & Partners PC, Saratoga.By James T. Towne Jr. The legal profession in Saratoga Springs remains somewhat of an anomaly against the backdrop of the profession at-large across the nation. Unquestionably, GlobalFoundries...
2014 Economic Forecast – Tom Roohan
Tom Roohan, president Of Roohan Realty, Saratoga.By Tom Roohan The real estate market in Saratoga County continues to improve by any measure that we might choose to calculate, from the decrease in days that homes stay on the market...
2014 Economic Forecast – Barry Potoker
Barry Potoker, executive director, Saratoga Builders Association.By Barry Potoker So what are things looking like for 2014? All indicators, even the news, provide a recipe that looks good, smells good and will hopefully taste good for the coming year...