By Barbara Brewer La Mere As the local economy starts to show improvement, local recruitment firms say that with companies urgently needing staffing, particularly in technical areas, business is good. Jim Pabis of Saratoga Source LLC in Saratoga Springs said that...
HR Should Report to CEO, Not CFO
By Rose Miller As HR consultants with clients throughout the region and nationally, we see many organizational structures. Surprisingly, when it comes to who HR reports to, there doesn't seem to be a correlation between size and structure. Many companies,...
Construction Season In Full Swing With Housing, Commercial, Mixed-Use Projects
By R.J. DeLuke Construction companies in the area are busy as they get into the swing of things in 2013 and a variety of projects, large and small, take shape. Indicators show the sale of homes has been good in...
Church St. Home Renovation To Serve As Showcase Headquarters For Bella Homes
By Susan E. Campbell David DePaulo is confident that his latest renovation will not only boost the value of the area around Saratoga Hospital. It will also headquarter and showcase his firm, Bella Home Builders, Inc., which he has managed...
Don’t Overlook Buy-Sell Agreements
By Kelly Reinhart Business buy-sell agreements are one of the most overlooked but potentially most important business agreements for solely owned, family owned or multi-owner businesses. Businesses seldom discuss these with their advisors and it is hardly an everyday topic....
What A Data Breach Costs
By Keith Becker Legal issues arising from a data breach are in the news almost daily. For all companies, a data breach has become a means of exploitation for cyber criminals to extract confidential and private information from computers, websites...
Hotel To Add Banquet Facility In Saratoga To Handle Larger Meetings, Gala Events
By R.J. DeLuke The city of Saratoga Springs will have a new banquet hall this summer, an offshoot of the Courtyard Saratoga Springs at 11 Excelsior Ave. The new facility, Excelsior Springs, is adjacent to the hotel. BBL Construction has...
Gaffney’s Restaurant Will Enclose A Patio To Create Year-Round Space For Events
By Pamela Fisher Since 1978, stopping for a meal or drinks at Gaffney's has been a Saratoga Springs tradition. Throughout the years, the dining establishment has grown from one bar and restaurant to include two additional bars: the Starting Gate...
Saratoga Builders Association Is Offering Scholarship Money To High School Grads
The Saratoga Builders Association, Inc. announced its continued monetary commitment to education, as it will be awarding a $1,000 student scholarship in 2013. The organization makes the scholarship available annually to high school seniors who are planning to pursue a...
Solo Practitioner Attorneys Find A Niche, Enjoy Their Flexibility And Independence
By Jill Nagy "Find an area you like, get to be good at it, and let people know," advised Brian Lee, an attorney with a solo practice in Saratoga Springs. His practice is limited to civil litigation and he...