Category Archives: Business News

‘Saving Face’ Barbershop On West Avenue In Saratoga Springs Serves Men And Children

May 9, 2019May 9, 2019

Saving Faces manager and master barber Jeremiah Cregan works on a client’s hair at the new business on West Avenue in Saratoga Springs.
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By Susan E. Campbell
Saving Face barbershop is a recent business addition to West Avenue, one of the growth areas in Saratoga Springs. As new commercial spaces and residential buildings continue to go up and activity on the west side increases, shop manager and master barber Jeremiah Cregan said he is pleased with his location.
“I originally wanted a shop on Broadway in the center of things,” Cregan said. “But as I dove into it I thought, I want to target locals who do not want to worry about traffic in the summer or finding a parking space.“
He narrowed down his choices to a few locations on West Ave, but ultimately the space that Dance Lab had vacated at 68 West Ave. proved to have the amenities he needed.

Grant Awarded To Northwestern Mutual’s Sherry Finkel Murphy Will Help Wellspring

May 9, 2019May 9, 2019

Sherry Finkel Murphy, center, of Northwestern Mutual, will donate her grant to Wellspring.
Courtesy Northwestern Mutual

From connecting families with housing and food resources, to providing valuable mentorship opportunities to local youth, Northwestern Mutual financial advisors aim to lead impactful change in communities across the country.
Through its foundation, the company is recognizing these efforts through its 2019 Community Service Awards program by awarding nearly $300,000 in grants to nonprofits nationwide.
Each year, Northwestern Mutual selects 16 financial advisors nationwide to receive grants to benefit a nonprofit of their choice as part of the program. Local resident Sherry Finkel Murphy, a financial advisor at Northwestern Mutual – Albany, has been chosen as a 2019 Most Exceptional recipient of the award, receiving a $25,000 grant for Wellspring. Wellspring is dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, and engaging the community to end relationship and sexual abuse.

As Business Grows, Saratoga Olive Oil Buys Building To Renovate Into Warehouse Space

May 9, 2019May 9, 2019

The former Aquawood building will be renovated into a Saratoga Olive Oil warehouse.
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By Christine Graf

Saratoga Olive Oil has purchased a 7200-square-foot warehouse facility at 1341 Saratoga Road in Moreau, just a short distance off Northway Exit 17 of the Northway.

Owners, Clint, Barbara and Chad Braidwood purchased the property from real estate holding company Jabro Development LLC. Prior to being purchased, the building was used for boat storage. At one time, it was occupied by Aquawood, a pool, spa and billiards supplier.

State Says Its ‘Taste NY’ Program Sales Jumped To A Record $17.8 Million Last Year

May 9, 2019May 9, 2019

Taste NY sales increased to a record $17.8 million in 2018, state officials announced.
Total gross sales of New York products from Taste NY events and locations last year, including the opening of six brand new Taste NY Markets in Welcome Centers across the state, increased by $1.7 million over the previous year. The continued year-over-year growth reflects increasing consumer demand for local food and beverage products, officials said.

To Better Themselves, Meet Standards, School Staffs Continue Their Development

May 9, 2019May 9, 2019

By Jill Nagy
Teachers in the Saratoga Springs School District are going back to school, and so are administrators and non-instructional staff members.
They can attend programs in school, through the internet, or at off-campus locations. Keeping all these things organized is Melissa Drummond-Kerrick, the district coordinator for professional development, aided by a professional development committee and an administrative assistant who “keeps me organized and on time.”.
In the past, professional development activities were provided under the aegis of the Human Resources Department, Drummond-Kerrick noted. But during the almost two years she has been in this new position, far more programs have become available and she has made an effort to coordinate them.

Saratoga Prosperity Partnership To Work On Economic Development Plan For Galway

May 9, 2019May 9, 2019

The Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership will work with the Town of Galway to create an economic development plan specifically tailored to the town’s current needs and future aspirations.
Officials said the collaboration is part of the Saratoga Partnership’s Next Wave Communities initiative, which assists local towns within Saratoga County in developing customized economic development plans.

State Opens Annual Competition For Grant Money For Community Development Projects

May 9, 2019May 9, 2019

New York state has launched Round IX of the Regional Economic Development Council initiative, officially kicking off the 2019 competition for more than $750 million in state economic development resources.
The Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) is open to applicants, enabling businesses, municipalities, nonprofits and the public to begin applying for assistance from dozens of state programs, through a single application, for job-creation and community development projects.

Plaza 15 Self Storage In Saratoga Springs Adds More Than 500 Climate-Controlled Units

May 9, 2019May 9, 2019

This is part of the new indoor storage space at Plaza 15 Self Storage, located at 30 Gick Road. Construction of the new units took a year and they were opened in mid-April.

By Jill Nagy
Plaza 15 Self Storage on Gick Road in Saratoga Springs recently opened a new section with more than 500 climate-controlled units.
The expansion brings their total storage space to 1,357 units. All but 700 of those are climate-controlled.
Mary Ann Debounaventura-Lawrence, facility manager, cited a growing demand for climate-controlled storage space. Previously, the facility had only 125 climate-controlled units and “we needed more,” she said.

Ted’s Fish Fry Opens In Clifton Park; New Site Is Sixth Location For The Local Chain

May 9, 2019May 9, 2019

Susan Fisher, manager of Ted’s Fish Fry in Clifton Park carries out one of the eatery’s many dishes. The location is the sixth for the local chain.
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by Andrea Palmer
Ted’s Fish Fry as opened a new location on Route 9 in Clifton Park.
It is the sixth location for the local chain
Bill Deeb is the general manager of all six locations. The restaurant was started by Deeb’s grandfather and the restaurant’s namesake, Ted Deeb.

Carson’s Woodside Tavern Opens Outdoor Patio For Lounging; Will Include Live Music

May 9, 2019May 9, 2019

Carson’s Woodside Tavern’s new patio, The Overlook, was put in by ownership to make the most of the view of Saratoga Lake and the surrounding Vermont mountains.
Courtesy Carson’s Woodside Tavern

Carson’s Woodside Tavern’s new patio, The Overlook, is the place to be this season for outdoor lounging and a view of Saratoga Lake.
The local bar and restaurant recently completed its latest improvement project, transforming the outdoor patio space. The purpose was to make the most of the view of Saratoga Lake and the surrounding Vermont mountains.