Category Archives: New Businesses

By Susan E. Campbell
A new center in Clifton Park is helping young people learn teamwork, math, problem solving and logic while preparing them for careers in STEM.
“Code Ninjas is my pride and passion,” said Neelima Kanakamedala, co-owner of the franchise with Latha Jakkani and Uday Sree Kothamachu. The three celebrated the grand opening of the business on Sept. 7.
The concept of learning coding is game-based and uses the black belt system of Tae Kwon Do to learn the basics, advance to new levels, and be rewarded along the way with a belt ceremony, said Kanakamedala. The classroom is the dojo, the instructor is the sensei, and the 7-to-14 year-old students are the ninjas.

By Jennifer Farnsworth

The new Stylez Studio hopes to set itself apart from other salons with it’s creative use of color.

The business at 135 Ballston Ave. in Saratoga Springs, owned by Ashley Pease, is a full-service hair salon that promises customer satisfaction by providing excellent service with affordable pricing in an upbeat, positive atmosphere, according to Pease.

“I have always wanted to fulfill my dream of becoming a successful business woman,” she said. “I have been in the beauty industry for 17 years, along with working in administration and managing hair salons. I attended college and received my business degree so I could achieve my dream by taking my passion and turning it into a career, eventually opening my own hair salon in Saratoga Springs.”

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.

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 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.

By Jill Nagy
A blue ice cream called Cookie Monster is the favorite of customers at the new ice cream parlor and farm store at King Brothers Dairy at 311 King Road in Schuylerville, according to co-owner Jeff King.
The new shop opened in May, although a formal grand opening remains “a moving target,” delayed by bad weather in May and June, activities at the Saratoga County Fair, and the obligations of operating a large dairy farm.
The new, 3,000-square-foot building replaces a much smaller market King Brothers operated at the farm. It offers 34 ice cream flavors, ranging from plain vanilla, chocolate and strawberry to such exotica as coconut cashew crunch, bacon buzz and coffee break (coffee ice cream, fudge swirl, and brownie pieces).

By Jill Nagy
Veterinarian Sara Ryan wants animals to feel comfortable coming to her new clinic, Springs Family Veterinary Hospital, 9 Hampstead Place, Saratoga Springs. So, she provides treats for them and does her best to create a “fear-free” environment.
And, she separates the dogs from the cats.