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...
2014 Economic Forecast – Steve Egna
Steve Egna, director of business advisory services, Teal, Becker & Chiaramonte CPAs, PC.By Steve Egna Have you heard people say that the busier they are, the faster time goes by? Well, in our business valuation practice we could use...
2014 Economic Forecast – Dhianna Yezzi
Dhianna Yezzi, owner, Integrated Staffing, Saratoga Springs.By Dhianna Yezzi The year 2014 is certain to outpace 2013 in regard to employment opportunities and the economic outlook for employees. Job creation will pick up, unemployment rates will stabilize and the...
2014 Economic Forecast – Deanna Derway
By Deanna Derway As 2013 ended, economic developers, consumers and business owners alike were looking ahead to 2014 and wondering what to expect from an economy that has been slowly emerging from the recession. Fortunately, the New Year brings with...