GlobalFoundries Executive Director Tom Caulfield said this is the first year its plant in Malta has stabalized its business model.
He said GlobalFoundries has hired 517 employees at its Malta manufacturing complex this year and the company is searching for another 200 engineers, technicians and support staff.
The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) are honoring the legacy of esteemed thoroughbred owner and breeder, celebrated philanthropist and National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame inductee Marylou Whitney, who died at the age of 93 on July 19.
In tribute to Mrs. Whitney’s passion, commitment and dedication to both racing and the community, the Clubhouse entrance at Saratoga Race Course, which serves as the gateway to the Spa from Saratoga Springs, was officially to be named the “Marylou Whitney Entrance.”
By Jennifer Farnsworth
Adirondack Ultra Cycling now has a storefront in downtown Schuylerville.
Owner and operator John Ceceri said after being in the bicycle business for over 30 years, he decided it was time to have an actual physical location.
Ceceri opened up the 160 Broad St. location in late June. He said business has been what he expected.
The Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership, a Saratoga County-based economic development organization, unveiled in July the inaugural Saratoga County Warehouse and Logistics Index, which it says portrays a thriving industry that employs nearly 2,000 people and generates an annual economic impact of $166 million in the county.
Officials said with nearly 100 transportation and warehousing operations, employment in Saratoga County rose from 1,470 jobs in 2001 to 1,772 in 2017, an increase of 21 percent. Meanwhile, the average annual wage grew from $36,221 in 2007 to $46,755 in 2018, a 29 percent increase that eclipses the Capital Region, New York state, and national averages.
By Jennifer Farnsworth
Clifton Park is now home to a pilates studio that specializes in classes for anyone, at any age or fitness level.
Owner Saam Arshad said his franchise has something to offer everyone, all in a state-of-the-art, modernized facility located steps away from Clifton Country Mall, at 15 Clifton Country Road.
By Jennifer Farnsworth
Making a career out of doing what you love may seem like a dream for many, but for Gregory Tomb it is a reality.
The Burnt Hills native has found his niche in the world of glassblowing and those traveling through the Spa City this summer can have the opportunity to see what his passion is all about.
Tomb said he reached out to The Gideon Putnam about their artist-in-residence program, and not knowing what to expect in response, was thrilled when they were interested.
by Andrea Palmer
The Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs is under new ownership and management.
Kevin Tuohy, who has ties to Saratoga Springs, is the new general manager of the hotel.
“My company knew what an exciting and dynamic market Saratoga is. They’ve been trying to get into the Saratoga market for quite some time,” said Tuohy.
Fred George is the president and CEO of the new ownership group JLK Global Fund International, based in Canada. The property was purchased for $21.8 million. JLK Funding partnered with New Castle Hotels and Resorts to manage the asset.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo in July signed a law that reauthorized the Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) program for five more years.
He aid it will ensure ongoing and meaningful participation of MWBEs in contracted state projects. The reauthorization of the law includes enhancements that will enable even more MWBEs to participate in and benefit from the program.
Mercy House of Saratoga Inc., a new nonprofit group created to provide temporary residences for a wide range of people in need, has received a pledge of $25,000 from the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (NYTHA) to support and dedicate accommodations for Saratoga Race Course backstretch workers.
by Andrea Palmer
The historic Abner Doubleday House at 28 Washington St. in Ballston Spa is being put to a new use.
Real McCoy Beer Co. in Delmar is opening a new tap room in the building. Owners Mike Bellini and Alex Scher had been looking for a place to open a second taproom.