WATERTOWN – The Greater Watertown – North Country Chamber of Commerce (GWNC Chamber) is excited to announce the launch of Read to Lead, a groundbreaking book club that challenges the traditional norms of reading. In this innovative community, the emphasis is on engaging in meaningful discuss… Read More ⇒Introducing Read to Lead: A Book Club & Networking Fusion
JCC Featured Honors Program Student: Morgan E. Moser Read More ⇒JCC Featured Honors Program Student Morgan E. Moser
The Bad Apple tree has been growing, it’s seen some pruning and soon will be blooming downtown. Read More ⇒The Bad Apple tree is growing
Naturally Lewis has a second round of funding for four grant programs totaling $930,000. These grant funds are: (1) Small Things, Big Impacts Fund, (2) Community Connections Fund, (3) Building Business Fund and (4) Vacant Property Revitalization Fund. Read More ⇒Naturally Lewis has $930,000 in grant funds available
Jefferson Community College (JCC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Sidney A. Pond, III, (right) to the position of Vice President for Administration and Finance. Read More ⇒JCC Appoints Sidney A. Pond, III As Vice President for Administration and Finance
WATERTOWN — Samaritan Medical Center has announced that Thomas H. Carman, president and CEO, has been elected as the 2024 board of trustees chair for the Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS). Carman’s one-year term began on Jan. 1, 2024. This is a volunteer board position, which … Read More ⇒Samaritan leader elected board chair of Healthcare Association of New York State
Justin D. Ernst has a business sense that’s constantly on the move. Read More ⇒Seats Transportation moving up with ‘over-the-road’ trucking and more
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) encourages the public to get to know wetland regulations prior to planning a new build or a remodel or purchasing a home or property. Read More ⇒Environmental Business Column: Get to know your local wetlands
Michael Ablan’s love for helping people has driven him into the real estate business. Mr. Ablan sat down with NNY Business to talk about him getting into real estate along with recent assessment issues that he helped solve in Clayton. Read More ⇒NNY Q&A: Michael Ablan is dedicated to community, real estate
No one is more synonymous with high-end realty in the north country than Amanda Miller, who owns Lake Ontario Realty. Read More ⇒Selling High-End Realty in the Thousand Islands
A building that was once a bustling liquor store is still bustling after its remodeling and renaming as Massena’s only restaurant serving entirely Mexican fare. Read More ⇒Small Business Startup: Alkie’s Tap Room & Bottle Shop
For two-thirds of his life, 38-year-old Aaron D. Naklick has been at times adjacent to, at others surrounded by, the world of real estate through his mother’s successful career as a broker and business owner. Read More ⇒“Green” Son Follows Seasoned Mom’s Lead in Real Estate Sales
Motivational speaker Grant Cardone helped change local real estate developer Jake Johnson’s life. Read More ⇒For the Love of Business and Community
There is a new option for north country residents and area businesses when it comes to choosing their energy source. Read More ⇒Northern Power & Light Brings Renewable Power and Light to Local Businesses
City officials were surprised in February to learn that a New Jersey renewable energy company is interested in developing a hydroelectric site on Sewall’s Island. Read More ⇒New Jersey Energy Company Eyes NNY Site
Hannah N. Le, owner of CaffeineHolic in the Paddock Arcade has loved coffee ever since she was a little girl, and she is bringing that love of Vietnamese coffee to the north country. Read More ⇒Small Business Startup: CaffeineHolic
Tourism is a key economic driver in Northern New York. People travel from across the state, country, and border to enjoy all the region has to offer. From the rich waterways famous for diverse fishing and boating opportunities to the expansive forests enjoyed year-round by outdoor enthusiast… Read More ⇒Enviornmental Business Column: Tourism drives economic stimulation in NNY
Citizen Advocates CEO and President James D. Button sat down with NNY Business Magazine to talk about ongoing construction of the Harison Place Project, in downtown Malone, and the services offered by the organization from Lake Ontario to Lake Champlain. Read More ⇒NNY Q&A: Harison Place Project Near Finish Line
Kinney Drugs is introducing new ways to help make the lives easier for their customers - over the counter hearing amplifiers, aids, and hearing protection. Read More ⇒Kinney Drugs Hears Customer Demand: Hearing solutions made available over the counter
The previous installment of this series of articles on this topic introduced the idea that federal disability rights laws have some important and possibly surprising consequences for local land use and zoning. It identified three federal statutes, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), F… Read More ⇒Business Law Column: Disability Law implications for local land use regulation part II – reasonable accommodations
Cornell Cooperative Extension has been announced as one of 43 nationwide recipients of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program, or GusNIP, Produce Prescription funds. Read More ⇒Feed Your Family: Fruit and vegetable prescription program
As long as you have chef Lisa Dietterich in your kitchen you won’t have to worry about what is for dinner. Read More ⇒Small Business Startup: 44 North Boutique Catering
Dairy farms received record high prices in 2022, averaging over $25 for every hundred pounds of milk they shipped. These prices helped mitigate the impact of rapidly rising costs of production. Just like every sector of our economy, supply chain issues, labor and inflation had, and will cont… Read More ⇒Agribusiness Column: Exports, labor, inflation and consumer demand drive the dairy industry into 2023
There have been questions raised nationally as to why brokers representing home sellers often pay the commission of brokers representing home buyers. Here are answers to those questions and basic information every buyer and seller needs to know. Read More ⇒Real Estate Roundup Column: How real estate commissions work
Leadership and philanthropy both play a crucial role in shaping society and bringing about change. Leadership involves influencing a team or organization toward a desired outcome by setting a vision, inspiring and motivating others, and making strategic decisions. Philanthropy, on the other … Read More ⇒Nonprofits Today Column: Uniting leadership and philanthropy
Almost every business owner I’ve talked to recently reports having trouble finding employees. While sometimes they think it’s because people don’t want to work, this is not necessarily the case. According to an article in the January 24th issue of the Economist, the supply of workers is back… Read More ⇒Small Business Success Column: Employee retention
Throughout history, environmentalists have worked to preserve and protect our land, water, air, and wildlife, as well as our communities. In New York state and across the globe, women have often been at the forefront of efforts to improve our environment, shape policies and laws, and serve a… Read More ⇒Environmental Business Column: Woman at the forefront of Environmental Conservation
Seven years ago, Erica Turck opened a yoga studio and juice bar in the Lincoln Building in Watertown. Her business has changed a lot in those seven years and continues to change. Ms. Turck sat down with NNY Business to talk about being a woman business owner and what’s next for the Atman Jui… Read More ⇒NNY Q&A: Erica Turck understands customer wants, shifts business to meet market needs
Out of the 23 businesses that line Main Street, 70% of them are owned by women including the Pear Tree, Tab’s Grill & Cantina, the Celtic Knot, the Clinic Physical Therapy, Natures’ Storehouse, Josie’s Little Pizzeria Bar and Lounge, Grasse River Outfitters, the Beauty Bar, Sweet Retreat… Read More ⇒Main Street Women in Business
Inspirational Women of the North County: Entrepreneurial women pave the path for generations to come
Simply put, the business world could not be what it is without the women in charge that have started their own businesses. Women such as Doreen A. Williams, who started Otis Technology when she was just 16 years old. Read More ⇒Inspirational Women of the North County: Entrepreneurial women pave the path for generations to come
There has been a lot of attention in the media about appraisals and their use in real estate. Most of the questions focus on what an appraisal is, the difference between an appraisal and an assessment, when an appraisal will be done, and when else could an appraisal benefit a property owner … Read More ⇒Real Estate Roundup Column: What is an appraisal?
For many of us, the new year is a time to take stock of our lives. We ask ourselves if we are living life to the fullest, often making plans to alter lifestyle choices such as eating healthier, exercising regularly, or spending more time with family. Organizations approach the new year in th… Read More ⇒Nonprofits Today Column; A new year and a new plan for the United Way
On January 11th I was lucky enough to participate in the Greater Watertown North Country Chamber of Commerce and the United Way’s new program called EVOLVE. It was held at Jefferson Community College. Kayla Jamieson, the president of the GWNC Chamber of Commerce describes EVOLVE as, “a quart… Read More ⇒Small Business Success Column: The strength and importance of branding
On Election Day 2022, New Yorkers across the state voted overwhelmingly in support of the $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act, paving the way for environmental improvements that will preserve, protect, and enhance our natural resources while creating jo… Read More ⇒Environmental Business Column: Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act
“Love doesn’t die, people do. So, when all that’s left of me is love, give me away.” — Read at Tom Walker’s funeral, January 9, 2023 Read More ⇒Nonprofits Today Column: An Extraordinary Life of Example
St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency CEO Patrick J. Kelly sat down with NNY Business Magazine to talk about the local economic forecast for the upcoming year. Despite ongoing global economic uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, he says 2023 will be an interesting year fo… Read More ⇒NNY Q&A: St. Lawrence County Economic Outlook
What is recession? It’s one of those words that’s thrown around a lot, but seems a bit vague, sort of like post-modern or neoliberal. Read More ⇒What Would A Recession Mean? In the face of a changing economy, the north country remains focused
The state of manufacturing in the tri-county region has been described as strong, steady, and robust by various prominent figures of manufacturing in Lewis, Jefferson, and St. Lawrence counties who are all hopeful for a bright future in their respective industries. Read More ⇒Strong, Steady and Robust Manufacturing
Shortly after graduating from college Alexandra Jacobs Wilke realized her passion for making her community a better place. A few years later, she has devoted her time and effort into doing just that. Read More ⇒20 Under 40: Alexandra Jacobs Wilke
Matthew Siver is one of those people that makes a difference in the north country that you really don’t really ever hear about. Read More ⇒20 Under 40: Matthew Siver
Devan Robinson started her life coaching business, Developing with Devan, because she noticed women in the north country undervaluing themselves, which hindered them from reaching their full potential. Read More ⇒20 Under 40: Devan Robinson
Between family, community volunteering and a thriving career in gastroenterology, nurse practitioner Lara Niles says she has a lot of good reasons to get out of bed in the morning. Read More ⇒20 Under 40: Lara Niles
Although clinical coordinator and physical therapist Sarah Overton has several accolades under her belt, she says her work with The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence is truly a team effort. Read More ⇒20 Under 40: Sarah Overton
If there’s one thing McKenzie L. Lehman, 31, has learned professionally beginning with her early choices, it’s that change is inevitable. Read More ⇒20 Under 40: McKenzie Lehman
Brian Krueger is a registered architect and partner at Aubertine & Currier Architects in Watertown. As a military kid, Mr. Krueger sees the importance of and value in giving to the community he lives in. Read More ⇒20 Under 40: Brian Krueger
Jenna Lauraine, the director of Programs and Partnerships at Naturally Lewis, finds joy in her job everyday as she strives to build a better, more wealthy north country and create Read More ⇒20 Under 40: Jenna Lauraine
Lyndi Hill cherishes her community in the north country, and said that her love for it runs through every aspect of her life. Read More ⇒20 Under 40: Lyndi Hill
Family. Faith. More than his love of history, of constitutional law, his work as a lawyer and his desire to serve his community, it is his family and faith that have informed every decision Ian W. Gilbert, 34, has made to get where he is and are the core of his future. Read More ⇒20 Under 40: Ian Gilbert
Matthew Gayle first fell in love with music during high school, when he realized how many activities he was involved in that revolved around it--like All-County, NYSSMA, and school musicals. “These were all fun experiences that made me see how much I valued music and how enjoyable it could b… Read More ⇒20 Under 40: Matthew Gayle
After graduating from Harrisville Central School, Mr. Frost began working in the arbor care business at the age of 18 as a line-clearance tree trimmer. Read More ⇒20 Under 40: Herb Frost
Steven M. Fox is the Chief Operating Officer of Fox Den Monuments, but if you think that’s all this 38-year-old leader does, you couldn’t be more wrong. Read More ⇒20 Under 40: Steven Fox