New York state launched the new Bridge to Success loan program, available through participating lenders committing at least $20 million to expand access to short-term bridge loans for minority and women-owned business enterprises (MWBEs). The program will provide qualified...
Tourism Bureau Board Holds 29th Annual Dinner, Welcomes New Board Members
The Saratoga Convention & Tourism Bureau and the Saratoga County Sports Commission launched a new website, www.discoversaratogasports.org, to support an initiative to market and promote Saratoga County as an ideal location for sports tournaments and special events. "Discover Saratoga...
Farmers Market Opens For The Season, Adds Some New Vendors And Products
The Saratoga Farmers' Market is a twice-a-week outdoor market at High Rock Park featuring some 60 farms and vendors from the region Saratoga Farmers' Market re-opened its outdoor market at High Rock Park on May 1, featuring roughly 60...
Digital Marketing Firm, Informz, Caps Its Move Into Offices Above Movie Complex
Informz Inc. a provider of digital marketing solutions for the association and nonprofit markets, officially marked their move in Saratoga Springs from 92 Congress St. to 19 Railroad Place -- above Bow Tie Cinemas -- with a ribbon cutting...
Small Breweries, Wineries, Distilleries To Get Marketing, Promotion Help From NYS
New York state hosted its second Wine, Beer, Spirits and Cider Summit on April 8, a $6 million marketing and promotional commitment to raise the profile of New York's beverage producers was announced. State officials said it is a...
Fourteen Builders Lined Up To Participate In 2014 Edition Of Showcase Of Homes
The 2014 Saratoga Showcase of Homes Committee announced its line-up of 14 award-winning builders for this year's home tour event. This annual event takes place on three weekends: Sept. 20-21, Sept. 27-28 and Oct. 4-5. The builders committed to...
State Has Grants For Companies Who Develop ‘Green’ Job Skills Within Their Work Force
There is more than $500,000 available in job training grants through the state's Clean Energy On-the-Job Training (OJT) program, which helps eligible businesses develop green job skills in their work force. To date, the program has already awarded 64...
Stewart’s Shops Has Store Improvements, Expansions, New Stores On Tap For 2014
By Barbara Brewer La Mere Construction projects for Stewart's Shops are underway for the season. Stewart's spokesperson Maria D'Amelia says the company has plans for a dozen or so larger projects, some of which have received final approval in...
Development Company Awaits Approval For 214-Unit Apartment Project In Malta
This architect's rendering shows what the proposed development would look like at 48 Saratoga Village Boulevard, south of Route 67, in Malta By Jill Nagy Hayes Development is awaiting approval from the Town of Malta for its revised plans...
Ohio-Based Firm Gets State Funding To Help Build Affordable Housing In Malta
By R.J. DeLuke An apartment complex project is in the works that is aimed at affordable housing intended for people in the Saratoga County work force who are having trouble finding affordable housing. The project is planned for property...