By Barbara Pinckney It is hard enough to run a business in a tight economy without having to worry about things like employee health insurance. For many years now, business owners have turned to outside firms for help with...
Long Term Care – Hole In Financial Plan?
James Flanagan, wealth advisor, Sterling Manor Financial LLC in Saratoga Springs By James Flanagan Retirement gets a lot of attention lately and rightfully so. Stories documenting the decline of pensions and the pressure on Social Security have become common....
2015 Health Insurance Rates Set For NY, Including The Health Benefits Exchange
New York health insurance rates were set early this month for 2015, including rates for the health benefits exchange (NY State of Health) established in 2013. Benjamin M. Lawsky, state superintendent of financial services, said rates for individuals will...
The ‘Benefit’ Of Employee Benefits
By James E. Marco Jr. As we approach another annual enrollment season, companies are once again facing increased health insurance premiums at rates that are near 20 percent. As each company struggles with how much to contribute to the...
Silicone Product Maker In Ballston Spa Will Expand To Meet Growing Demand
By Susan E. Campbell SSP Development Corp. Inc., developers and manufacturers of specialty silicone products, will soon break ground on an 18,500-square-foot addition to its facility at 3 Macrea Hill Road in Ballston Spa. SSP Development has occupied the...
Druthers Brewing Co. Plans Second Site In Albany That May Be Open In January
By Barbara A. Brewer La Mere Druthers Brewing Co. and restaurant in Saratoga Springs has plans to open a second location in Albany. Work is under way at the second Druthers, a former warehouse building at 1053 Broadway, Albany....
NY Craft Brewer Workgroup To Offer Ways To Continue Craft Beer Industry Growth
New York state has formed the first-ever NY Craft Brewer Workgroup, which will put forth recommendations on ways to continue spurring the rapid expansion of the state's craft beer sector. The work group, which is a direct result of...
SCTB Receives Pinnacle Award From Successful Meetings
The Saratoga Convention & Tourism Bureau was named one of the best convention and visitors bureau's in the Northeast United States, receiving the Pinnacle Award from Successful Meetings. The 2014 Pinnacle Awards are a mark of excellence for meeting...
Mirković Teal Group Acquires Jeffrey T. Clark and Associates
Mirković Teal Group acquired the practice of Jeffrey T. Clark and Associates, a financial advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial at 480 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Mirković Teal Group will be maintaining an office in Saratoga Springs to service clients in...
Wesley Community To Conduct Balloon Walk Oct. 4th
The Wesley Community will conduct its first Balloon Walk on Saturday, Oct. 4, at its campus in Saratoga Springs. The event is presented by Medlin and will consist of participants walking a one-mile or a quarter-mile course, collecting colorful balloons...