New York state has launched Round IX of the Regional Economic Development Council initiative, officially kicking off the 2019 competition for more than $750 million in state economic development resources.
The Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) is open to applicants, enabling businesses, municipalities, nonprofits and the public to begin applying for assistance from dozens of state programs, through a single application, for job-creation and community development projects.
Plaza 15 Self Storage In Saratoga Springs Adds More Than 500 Climate-Controlled Units
By Jill Nagy
Plaza 15 Self Storage on Gick Road in Saratoga Springs recently opened a new section with more than 500 climate-controlled units.
The expansion brings their total storage space to 1,357 units. All but 700 of those are climate-controlled.
Mary Ann Debounaventura-Lawrence, facility manager, cited a growing demand for climate-controlled storage space. Previously, the facility had only 125 climate-controlled units and “we needed more,” she said.
Ted’s Fish Fry Opens In Clifton Park; New Site Is Sixth Location For The Local Chain
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by Andrea Palmer
Ted’s Fish Fry as opened a new location on Route 9 in Clifton Park.
It is the sixth location for the local chain
Bill Deeb is the general manager of all six locations. The restaurant was started by Deeb’s grandfather and the restaurant’s namesake, Ted Deeb.
Carson’s Woodside Tavern Opens Outdoor Patio For Lounging; Will Include Live Music
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Carson’s Woodside Tavern’s new patio, The Overlook, is the place to be this season for outdoor lounging and a view of Saratoga Lake.
The local bar and restaurant recently completed its latest improvement project, transforming the outdoor patio space. The purpose was to make the most of the view of Saratoga Lake and the surrounding Vermont mountains.
Panza’s New Restaurant On South Broadway Unveiled; Includes An Upper Music Lounge
Local brothers Tony and Michael Panza opened on May 2 their restaurant at the new location at 129 South Broadway in Saratoga Springs.
They’ teamed up with capital region builder Chris Marchand to restore the former Trade Winds restaurant to house Panza’s Broadway Saratoga.
Ribbon Cutting Event Held To Celebrate 50 Years In Business For Roohan Realty Group
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Roohan Realty celebrated its 50th anniversary with friends, family and associates with a Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting ceremony in April.
The event was held outside its 519 Broadway offices.
The company was founded by the late John T. Roohan in 1969. His son, Tom Roohan, earned his real estate license in 1979 and currently serves as president.
Saratoga Plan Preserves Buckley Farm Land; Owner Opens Cafe House And Butcher Shop
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Saratoga PLAN finalized a second easement on Wm. H. Buckley Farm, a working farm situated on a picturesque ridge overlooking Ballston Lake, on Route 50 in the Town of Ballston.
The closing added 63 acres to the 252 acres conserved in 2015, for a total of 315 acres that will be protected for agricultural uses in perpetuity.
David O’Rourke Becomes New President And CEO Of The New York Racing Association
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The New York Racing Association (NYRA) board of directors has unanimously appointed David O’Rourke as NYRA CEO and president.
O’Rourke had been serving as interim CEO since Jan. 23 following the resignation of Chris Kay.
“David has made significant and lasting contributions to NYRA since he joined the organization more than a decade ago,” said NYRA board chairman Michael Del Giudice. “He possesses broad expertise in nearly every facet of the industry, enjoys deep respect among his NYRA colleagues and industry peers, and understands how the sport and the business will continue to evolve in the future. His combination of skills and obvious leadership ability made this an easy choice and we congratulate David on this appointment.”
O’Rourke, 45, first joined NYRA as director of financial planning in 2008 before becoming vice president for corporate development in 2010. In 2013, he was appointed chief revenue officer and senior vice president. In that role, O’Rourke was responsible for NYRA’s business development strategies across a range of disciplines including industry relations, simulcast markets and contracts, television strategy, advance deposit wagering (ADW) operations, and capital projects.
Software Research Development Company Kitware Opens Clifton Park Headquarters
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Kitware has opened its new corporate headquarters at 1712 Route 9, Suite 300, in Clifton Park, coinciding with the 21st anniversary of the company’s incorporation.
Kitware is a Capital Region-based software research and development company that relocated from Halfmoon to a larger facility that supports current and future growth. A formal opening was held in March.
“We are thrilled with our new headquarters and want to sincerely thank all who made this move possible, especially Empire State Development, Abele Builders, the town of Clifton Park Industrial Development Agency, Spatial Solutions, Bast Hatfield, Central New York Electrical Contractors and FASTSIGNS,” said Kitware president, CEO and co-founder Lisa Avila.
Comptroller: Employment In State’s Small Businesses Increased Faster Than U.S. Pace
Employment among New York’s small businesses has increased slightly faster than the national pace, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
The report, based on the most recent data available from the U.S. Census Bureau, examined the five-year trend from 2011 through 2016.
During that time frame, small business employment rose by 9.2 percent in New York while increasing 8.9 percent across the country. These companies provided more than 4.1 million jobs in the state in 2016, just over half of all private sector jobs in New York. Small businesses provided more than $212 billion in payroll, nearly 40 percent of the total private sector payroll in the state.