Business

The Sagamore Resort to resume year-round operations

Area leaders hail decision

Rebounding from the recession, the nationally renowned Sagamore Resort will now be open year-round, its general manager announced Friday May 3 as he conducted a tour of the resort's remodeled Lodge suites, their reconstructed Spa & Salon, and renovated Conference Center.

North Country Niche now open in North Creek

Steve Studnicky has moved into Kim’s Closet, changed the name and expanded to offer a full consignment shop at 282 Main St. on the second floor of Izzy’s Market.

Hudson River Whitewater Derby this weekend

Adirondack Adventure Festival also set

It’s time to celebrate the 56th Annual Hudson River Whitewater Derby and 4th Annual Adirondack Adventure Festival May 3-5.

Lake Geo. citizens debate casinos: a windfall or curse?

Debate heats up over whether a casino in Lake George would spark prosperity or degrade the local quality of life.

‘Go Digital or Go Dark’ campaign under way

Almost 200 people made their way into the main screening room at the Palace Theatre in Lake Placid April 26 to help launch a campaign to keep small town movie cinemas in the Adirondack region alive.

ELCS keeps budget under tax cap

The Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School Board of Education will present a budget to district voters that comes in below the state tax levy cap

New program to assist Ticonderoga business startups

Ti Alliance introduces BizInc.

In an attempt to spark entrepreneurship, the Ticonderoga Revitalization Alliance is offering to help new businesses in the area. BizInc. is the alliance’s new business incubation program. The program, according to Chattie Van Wert, alliance director, will help new and expanding businesses by offering benefits and assistance.

Willsboro CS holds the line with budget

Willsboro Central School will present a 2013-14 budget to district residents May 21 that looks a lot like the 2012-13 version.

North Warren VIP & Business of the Year chosen

Two entrepreneurs who are transforming the face and future of Pottersville — and a Chestertown woman dedicated to community service and to nurturing area youth — have been honored by the North Warren Chamber of Commerce.

Primesource named Ward Lumber’s Vendor of the Year

Jay Ward, President of Ward Lumber, announced Primesource Building Products as the recipient of the 2012 Vendor of the Year Award.

Housing group receives grant

Willsboro Senior Housing, Corp. has been awarded a grant of $2,000 from the Special and Urgent Needs Fund at the Adirondack Community Trust.

Alexandra Harris named Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts managing director

Alexandria Harris, of Long Lake, has been named managing director for the Adirondack Lakes Center For The Arts.

Local theaters unite to raise funds for digital equipment

The Adirondack North Country Association and local theaters are hosting a kickoff event for the “Go Digital or Go Dark” fundraising campaign Friday, April 26, from 5 to 6:15 p.m. at the Palace Theatre in Lake Placid.

State closes on second Finch Pruyn property

Nature Conservancy gives $500,000 for economic development

Gov. Andrew Cuomo Tuesday, April 23 announced that New York state closed on 9,300 acres of the former Finch Pruyn lands in the Adirondacks.

Indian Lake may host governor’s whitewater challenge

Event tentatively set for July

With the Adirondack whitewater rafting season gaining momentum and the 56th Annual Hudson River Whitewater Derby on tap for May 4-5, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo may soon be making a long-awaited announcement about the Adirondack Challenge. And it looks as though the governor is considering the town of Indian Lake as the headquarters for the Challenge, according to a tentative schedule acquired by the News Enterprise.

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