James T. Towne, Esq., principal at Towne Ryan & Partners PC, Saratoga BY JAMES TOWNE The coming 12 months for the legal profession in the Capital Region should mirror the previous 12, showing further improvement in the legal landscape...
Economic Outlook 2015 – Deanna Derway
Deanna Derway, president, Washington County Local Development Corp BY DEANNA DERWAY At the close of each year, we analyze the changes that have occurred in our key economic sectors during the past year, and evaluate the opportunities and challenges...
Economic Outlook 2015 – Mark Shaw
Mark Shaw, president, Stored Technology Solutions (StoredTech) BY MARK SHAW The year 2015 will bring about a number of changes to the IT industry. Two items that are easy to pick off the top are the ending of support...
Economic Outlook 2015 – Paul L. Dowen
Paul L. Dowen, CPA, Whittemore, Dowen and Ricciardelli LLP. BY PAUL L. DOWEN From an economic standpoint, 2014, although not stellar, was definitely a better year than some of its predecessors. I am optimistic about the year that lies...
Economic Outlook 2015 – Stephen Kyne
Stephen Kyne, partner, Sterling Manor Financial LLC BY STEPHEN KYNE The year 2014 had its share of distractions, at home and abroad. The Ukraine, ISIS, Ebola, riots, mid-term elections, lost airliners, the end of "stimulus", and immigration, to name...
Economic Outlook 2015 – Pete Bardunias
Pete Bardunias, president/CEO, Chamber of Southern Saratoga County. BY PETE BARDUNIAS The year 2014 taught us some interesting lessons. Businesses with the resources were probably aggressive, investing in a relatively strong Tech Valley economy. However, if finances were tight,...
Economic Outlook 2015 – Dhianna Yezzi
Dhianna Yezzi, owner, Integrated Staffing, Saratoga Springs BY DHIANNA YEZZI I have been accused, in writing annual forecasts, of being too positive and too enthusiastic about the upcoming year's economic environment, especially as it relates to jobs and employment....
Economic Outlook 2015 – Barry Potoker
Barry Potoker, executive director, Saratoga Builders Association BY BARRY POTOKER No one can really predict the future, but the past few years have truly seen the building and real estate industries come storming back. So where does it go...
Economic Outlook 2015 – Todd Shimkus
Todd Shimkus, president, Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce BY TODD SHIMKUS Looking forward to 2015, I see five trends that I expect will help to drive our economy forward. Opening Doors. In 2014, one measurement of our economy's growth...
NYRA Eyes Surplus In 2014 And Beyond; Won’t Push Expansion of 2015 Race Meet
NYRA Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Susanne Stover said in November the organization remains on track for its first operating surplus since 2000 NYRA officials said in November that its 2014 operations will result in a surplus...