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Business Report: Leading With Fear Is A Mistake

Posted onAugust 4, 2016November 8, 2017
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Rose Miller is the president of Pinnacle Human Resources LLC.

Courtesy Pinnacle Human Resources LLC

By Rose Miller

Fear can be dangerous. It can turn into a mindset in which things aren’t questioned and mindless obedience to authority becomes the norm. In fact, most of the advice we hear in the business, whether from the employer or employee perspective, is based in fear.

There is fear in firing bad employees. Fear in making the wrong business decision. Fear in standing up to a miserable boss. Fear in standing up for what you believe in. Fear of others we don’t understand. The list goes on and on. Fear ends up ruining everything.

When your choices are based on these fears, the outcomes are rarely optimal. We see employers, who suffer a horrible employee because they are not sure how and when it is safe to terminate. Work doesn’t get done, better employees become stressed and the employer is seen as ineffective at managing their company. Still the employer fears a lawsuit or fears the hole left after the employee is gone.

Conversely, many employees complain of being intimidated and bullied by managers. Managers and supervisors often abuse their power through petty harassment or worse. Subordinates, even if they’re assertive and intelligent people, often behave submissively in the face of horrible bosses.

Many times, we are faced with business choices that don’t align with our personal values. I had a boss one time who wanted to “fix” the revenues because projections were so off. I had two choices: comply or resist. I’ve never regretted standing up for the choice that made personal sense to me- that was not to comply with his request.

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HUMOR Project Helps Businesses Find Ways To Make Workplace A More Enjoyable Place

Posted onAugust 4, 2016November 8, 2017
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Dr. Joel Goodman is the founder of the HUMOR Project, based in Saratoga Springs.

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By Maureen Werther

After a two-and-a-half-year hiatus while caring for a parent with Alzheimer’s disease, Dr. Joel Goodman of The HUMOR Project is back in the area and continues to tickle people’s funny bones while teaching the benefits of humor in the workplace.

Created by Goodman 39 years ago, The HUMOR Project, based at 10 Madison Ave. in Saratoga Springs, gives lectures, presentations and seminars on the benefits of humor in all situations. With its mantra to “do well and do good at the same time,” the organization has spread the benefits of humor by giving grants to almost 500 nonprofit organizations, human service agencies, hospitals, and schools throughout the U.S. and Canada.  

Goodman said in the past few months, his company has been “delighted to donate 5000 back issues of our LAUGHING MATTERS magazine to a variety of wonderful organizations that are doing good work.”

The magazines have been distributed locally to Saratoga Hospital, Ronald McDonald House in Albany, Saratoga Springs Senior Center, C.R. Wood Cancer Center in Glens Falls and the Alzheimer’s Association in Albany.

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Stewart's Shops, Working With NYSERDA, Continues To Expand Its Use Of Solar Power

Posted onAugust 3, 2016November 8, 2017

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and EnterSolar announced the completion of a 1.85-megawatt solar installation designed to offset up to 75 percent of the power used by 17 Stewart’s Shops in upstate New York.

This installation, located off site in Halfmoon, supports Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s mandate for 50 percent of electricity generation to come from renewable energy sources by 2030 and New York’s Reforming the Energy Vision (REV) strategy.

John B. Rhodes, president and CEO, NYSERDA said, “We are proud to partner with Stewart’s Shops and EnterSolar on this solar project. Stewart’s is a true leader in sustainability efforts and is a model for other businesses to follow here in New York state.”

He said the state is making renewable energy an easy and affordable choice for both businesses and homeowners.

Paul Ahern, president of EnterSolar, said, “We are pleased to complete this, our second initiative with Stewart’s Shops. They are a true partner that recognizes the financial, as well as environmental benefit, of capturing the power of renewable energy. Knowing that solar energy will keep Stewart’s Shops ice cream cold all summer just makes the project that much sweeter.”

Nancy Trimbur, senior vice president at Stewart’s Shops, said the company has a commitment “to giving back to our communities, we are committed to making our communities greener. We’re happy to partner once again with EnterSolar and their efforts in encouraging sustainable energy practices. The solar project they completed at our Greenfield plant in 2013 has been a shining success, and the future looks bright for this latest opportunity to be more eco-friendly.”

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Power Communications, An Energy-Focused PR Company, Opens A Second Office In Malta

Posted onAugust 3, 2016November 8, 2017

Power Communications, an energy-focused public relations firms, is expanding and has opened a new office in Ellsworth Commons in Malta.

The company, which has an office in Saratoga Springs, offers local businesses public relations, communications and outreach services to energy clients in communities across North America.

Power Communications officials said the company has extensive experience in corporate communications, including strategic planning, messaging, branding, editorial, media, public outreach, graphic and web design and social media at a national level. It primarily serves the energy industry.

Until now, the firm has maintained the office in Saratoga Springs, but a majority of its clients and projects are located in other states, the company said.

“Over the past 15 years, we have been providing energy clients with a full range of public relations and outreach services that have led to the successful permitting of more than $4.5 billion in major clean energy infrastructure projects,” said Steven C. Sullivan, the firm’s managing director. “Having had so much success in other places, we decided to expand our presence in the Capital Region to offer local businesses the same type of services we offer elsewhere.”

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SUNY Adirondack Pact With Saint Rose Will Help Special Education Teachers Earn Degrees

Posted onAugust 3, 2016November 8, 2017

New transfer agreements between the College of Saint Rose and SUNY Adirondack in Queensbury have been reached that officials say will greatly expand the training of new special education teachers to meet current special education teacher shortages, particularly in high-needs urban inclusive middle and high school classrooms.

Four new “articulation agreements” between the two colleges offer students who want to become special education teachers the ability to earn three degrees in five years and save on tuition, SUNY Adirondack officials said.

Students may now begin their teacher training at SUNY Adirondack, earn an associate’s degree after two years, then transfer to a dual-degree education program at Saint Rose without loss of credit. The agreements spell out the specific courses that students must complete at SUNY Adirondack and their equivalents at Saint Rose.

Students who successfully complete the required coursework at SUNY Adirondack will enter Saint Rose with junior status. After three more years, graduates will earn bachelor of arts and master of science in education degrees from Saint Rose and be eligible for New York state certification for grades 7-12 in one of four content areas–biology, English, mathematics and social studies–and also as a special education generalist.

Saint Rose has developed agreements with community colleges under “Project ASPIRE” (Adolescence Special Education Preparation for Inclusive and Reflective Educators), a U.S. Department of Education-funded program to improve the training of teachers who will work with students in special and general education classrooms in grades 7-12.

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Business Briefs: August 2016

Posted onAugust 3, 2016November 8, 2017

The Saratoga Builders Association announced the development and launch of a new website www.saratogashowcaseofhomes.com.

It has been redesigned for a significantly improved experience with many more features. The site is mobile-friendly with an enhanced interactive Google map for driving directions and house locations.

The 2016 Saratoga Showcase of Homes Committee is will feature homes from 16 builders on Sept. 17-18, Sept. 24-25 and Oct.1-2.

A special “taste of showcase” preview at sixselected homes in close proximity to one another is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 16 from 5-10 p.m. It will feature food samplings from area chefs along with local craft beer and wine tastings.

The restaurants participating are: 15 Church, 2 West, Augie’s, Jacob & Anthony’s, Lake Ridge and Osteria Danny. There will be a limited number of tickets, available at $25 each. The combination pack of the showcase preview event and a regular Showcase of Homes ticket will be $40 each.

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Malta Business And Professional Association To Hold 7th Annual 5K Race And Fundraiser

Posted onAugust 3, 2016November 8, 2017

The Malta Business and Professional Association will host its seventh annual 5K road race on Saturday, Sept. 10, in Malta’s two technology parks–NYSERDA’s Saratoga Technology and Energy Park and the Luther Forest Technology Campus.

GlobalFoundries is the title sponsor of the event, which last year raised over $35,000 to support the Saratoga Rural Preservation Corporation’s VETHELP and Malta’s emergency first responders.

The race starts at 8:30 a.m.

Organizers said the event is a way to give back to the veterans and EMS responders. As participants go out on the course, the marshals helping direct traffic will be mostly comprised of volunteers from the vet home in Ballston Spa.

The event starts at Hudson Valley Community College TEC Smart located within NYSERDA’s Saratoga Technology & Energy Park (STEP). The course then takes participants south through Luther Forest Technology Campus (LFTC) and by the new Malta recreation ball fields. Once through LFTC, participants run through the GlobalFoundries campus. Almost one mile of the 3.1 miles will be on GlobalFoundries campus.

Once through the campus, participants finish back through STEP and TEC Smart. Participants are encouraged to stay after the event to enjoy post-race food provided by Hannaford. Also, tours of HVCC TEC Smart will be available throughout the morning.

This is part of the Saratoga Stryders running group’s 2016 grand prix. Fleet Feet Albany/Adirondack is the official prize sponsor, providing cash prizes to the overall male and female winners. There will be over 70 award categories of all ages donated from local companies. After the race, participants can stay in Malta for the 8th annual Community Day at Shenantaha Creek Park.

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Owners Of Adelphi Hotel Form Hospitality Group; Open New Restaurant On Broadway

Posted onAugust 3, 2016November 8, 2017

Richbell Capital and Blue Skies Forever LLC have formed the Adelphi Hospitality Group (AHG), a company that aims to develop four- and five-star restaurants and hotels in strategic locations in the U.S. and overseas.

AHG has partnered with globally recognized chef and restaurateur Chef Gray Kunz, to assist in the creation of the food and beverage side of the business. He will oversee the dining experience at all AHG locations.

Michel Ducamp will also join the AHG team as the chief operating officer, bringing over 30 years of corporate, multi-property and property-based experience in luxury hospitality and real estate management, according to the group.

Restaurateur Christophe Chatron-Michaud will run the management of the restaurants and hotels, heading front-of-house alongside Ducamp and Kunz. Chatron-Michaud has conducted the early development phases and operations of famous restaurants including David Bouley, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Daniel Boulud, Michael Mina, and Charlie Palmer, AHG said.

The first AHG opening was Salt & Char, a modern luxury steakhouse in Saratoga Springs. It opened the first weekend of July with Executive Chef Braden Reardon.

Reardon joins Salt & Char with over a decade of experience at some of America’s finest restaurants and hotels. Reardon comes from Manhattan, where he was executive chef of NYY Steakhouse.

Adjacent to this restaurant, the principals have acquired and are currently refurbishing the Adelphi Hotel, which the company expects will open in spring 2017. Originally built in 1877, the newly renovated Adelphi Hotel will blend old world grace and its Victorian grandeur with today’s expectation of quality, attentive service and contemporary amenities to create the ultimate hospitality experience, AHG officials said.

“As the last surviving hotel of Saratoga’s Golden Age, beauty and appreciation is found everywhere–from the preparation of every culinary dish to the intentional design of the hotel’s spaces–the Adelphi aims to reinvent the style of Saratoga Springs’ bygone era luxury as modern luxury,” the company said.

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'The Way We Were' Car Show In Ballston Spa To Be Held For 14th Time On October 9

Posted onAugust 3, 2016November 8, 2017
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People crowd Front Street in Ballston Spa at last year’s The Way We Were car show. This year’s edition, sponsored by the Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association, is Oct. 9.

Courtesy Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association

The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association (BSBPA) and Saratoga Automobile Museum will present the 14th annual The Way We Were car show on Sunday, Oct. 9, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Front Street in Ballston Spa.

The rain date will be Oct. 16.

“We are delighted to be sponsoring another year of The Way We Were car show in Ballston Spa,” said Donna Dardaris of the BSBPA, a member of the show’s leadership team.

“We will once again be partnering with the Saratoga Automobile Museum to help make the show even greater,” she said. “We invite the public to come stroll our historic village, check out the hundreds of cars and trucks on display, and enjoy the music, vendors and downtown businesses. It’s a great day for the whole family.”

Front Street will be blocked off from Milton Avenue, past the Old Iron Springs, to accommodate car exhibits and vendors. In addition to food and merchandise vendors, the show will again feature a Kids Zone, located by the Old Iron Springs, which will feature several free children’s activities.

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Stewart's Co. Celebrates 70 Years Of Being In Business; Opens New Store In Ballston Spa

Posted onJuly 7, 2016November 8, 2017
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Stewart’s Corp. completely renovated this shop on Church Avenue in Ballston Spa on the site of its original store opened 70 years ago. The new store supports its expanded food products.

By Maureen Werther

Stewart’s Corp. is commemorating the 70th anniversary of the original Stewart’s Shop opening on Church Avenue in the village of Ballston Spa. Day-long festivities are scheduled for July 9, including food and even Helicopter ride give-aways.

The company’s construction team completely renovated and expanded the shop, including an updated exterior that is a total departure from the familiar brown mansard shingles seen at locations throughout upstate New York and Vermont.

The interior space of the new store is more expansive, with additional counter and cooler space to accommodate the company’s growing food and beverage lines. There are additional gasoline pumps and parking in front.

This is only one of many anticipated renovations, expansions and construction of new shops in the works for the next several years, and is a strategic response to the ever-changing needs of consumers in the upstate region.

The corporate philosophy of responsiveness to the customer began with C.V. and Percy Dake as far back as 1917, when they took over the family dairy farm. It continues today under the guidance of Gary Dake, president of Stewart’s Corp., and Bill Dake, chairman of the board.

In 1945, C.V. and Percy Dake purchased the Stewart’s Dairy & Ice Cream Co. in Ballston Spa from Don Stewart. Because state licensing laws of the time limited which townships a dairy could sell their milk in, purchasing the Stewart’s company allowed the Dakes to expand their milk operations. At the time of the purchase, Don Stewart had a small ice cream manufacturing facility on Route 50, owned and operated by the Stewart family since 1918.

The ice cream part of the operation, which included a freezer and a hardening room, had been forced to close during World War I because of a sugar shortage. When C.V.’s son, Charlie, returned from the war later that year, he became very interested in re-opening the ice cream side of the business.

As a veteran, young Charlie had early access to sweetened condensed milk. This allowed him to produce ice cream during his summers off from Cornell, where he was attending school. It wasn’t long before the Dakes opened their first ice cream store on Church Avenue in Ballston Spa.

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