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Last chance to RSVP:
EDC Appreciation Day at Gore Mountain
Join EDC for a day of fun and meet Gore's new General Manager, James Bayse.
With all this new snow, EDC and Gore Mountain are ready to welcome you!
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Thank you to our sponsor.
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2018 Thurman Maple Days
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Mike Hill of Valley Road Maple Farm
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Having a 'sweet' time is easy during Maple Days in
Thurman, NY.
For three consecutive weekends in March, Thurman celebrates all things maple and you won't want to miss it!
Four maple farms participate in Thurman Maple Days:
- Adirondack Gold Maple Farm, 74 Bear Pond Road, Athol, NY
- Valley Road Maple Farm, 190 Valley Road, Thurman, NY
- Hidden Hollow Maple Farm, 312 Dippikill Road, Warrensburg, NY
- Toad Hill Maple Farm, 151 Charles Olds Road, Athol, NY
Watch sap being gathered and boiled and see how a Certified Tree Farm makes maximum use of the wood from all types of trees. Learn what's involved in this industry, have some old fashioned family fun, and take home some of the best maple syrup in the country.
Come hungry! There will be syrup samplings, pancake breakfasts and more. After you've had your fill of maple sugar you can get a llama kiss, enjoy games and activities for kids, shop for delectable goodies, dance to live music, and more.
Visit the website to learn more.
The Celebration Is State-Wide: NYS Maple Weekends
For two weekends, maple farms all over New York State will hold open houses and other fun maple events. On March 17 - 18 and 24 - 25, 2018, more than 130 locations will open their doors to the public with demos, family friendly activities, pancake breakfasts and much more.
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| Dianne Shugrue - President & CEO of Glens Falls Hospital |
Women in Health: Dianne Shugrue, Glens Falls Hospital
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here
for interview with the Times Union.
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Joseph Girard III named Gatorade Player of the Year in New York!
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| Nancy Girard, Joseph Girard III, Arleen Girard |
Joseph Girard III woke up Thursday morning to chatter on Twitter that Gatorade selected him as one of its players of the year.
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Congratulations to Bud Taylor on his retirement!
Bud Taylor begins "real retirement"
Harold "Bud" Taylor, the gentleman statesman of Warren County, is stepping down from the EDC Warren County Board having completed his term on EDC to begin "real retirement."
Taylor, 78, also recently stepped down as chairman of the Warren-Washington Counties Industrial Development Agency board and president of the Crandall Park Beautification Committee, wrapping up four decades of local government and community leadership.
"It was fun working with all the movers and shakers in Glens Falls," Taylor said at his final EDC Warren County board meeting on Feb. 27.
Taylor has long had a reputation for tact and wit, even in the midst of controversy.
Read more in Maury Thompson's
Warren County Watch column of March 2, 2018.
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Warren County Watch Extra
A column by Maury Thompson about economic development, business and quality of life in Warren County
Region to host 2023 Winter World University Games
Warren County will play a role in an international collegiate sporting event to be based in Lake Placid.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on March 5 announced the Adirondack North Country Global Sports Committee has entered an agreement to host the 2023 Winter World University Games at Lake Placid, with events to be staged at Olympic Regional Development Authority facilities and other venues around the region.
A final contract must be signed before June 15.
The games will bring about 2,400 athletes from more than 50 countries, including some Olympic hopefuls, to compete in the 11-day event that will include competitions in skiing, speed skating, figure skating, hockey, biathlon and curling.
Click here for the column.
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The Adirondack/Glens Falls Transportation Council (A/GFTC) is pleased to announce the availability of the public survey for our Long Range Plan update, 2040 Ahead. If you travel in and around Warren, Washington, and northern Saratoga County region, we want to hear from you! We want to know about how you get from place to place, the transportation problems that affect you, and what priorities you think are most important for the transportation system. The survey is located here.
A/GFTC is made up of local elected officials, planners, municipal staff, and representatives from state and federal transportation agencies. Every 5 years, we update our Long Range Plan, to set goals and priorities for the regional transportation system. To learn more about A/GFTC, visit our website at www.agftc.org.
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JUST News
Kennedy: JUST infuses more flavors into water market
New offerings are 'logical extension' of original product
If you dig deep enough into the
JUST Water website, you'll find JUST Olive Oil, JUST Rice Cakes and JUST Granola.
They're featured in a section called Innovations that's a click beyond the online order page for the original JUST Water and three new "infused" waters in lemon, tangerine and apple-cinnamon flavors, all bottled in a former church in Glens Falls.
JUST donated to Flint MI
Kudos to JUST Water, Jaden & Will Smith for donating water to Flint MI. Glens Falls NY and Adirondacks so proud you call JUST home.
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Lakes to Locks Passage photo contest
LAKES TO LOCKS PASSAGE
SENSE OF PLACE PHOTO CONTEST
Help us celebrate 15 successful years of helping communities and fostering local economies. We provide a wide variety of services to municipalities, museums, and nonprofits all along the scenic byway-from Albany to the Quebec border. To help spread the word and highlight the beauty of our byway, we want residents and visitors to share their favorite spot on the Lakes to Locks Passage scenic byway-whether they're paddling Lake Champlain, hiking a trail, exploring an historic building or quaint village, crossing a lock on the Champlain Canal, or learning about the history hidden in these stunning landscapes.
In order to make this first (and what we hope will be an annual) event possible, we are appealing to local businesses to donate prizes that will be given to the winners of the photo contest.
EDC President Ed Bartholomew serves as president of Lakes to Locks.
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Contact EDC President Ed Bartholomew at
518-761-6007
Loan Fund of $500,000
- $250,000 From NYS ESD
- $250,000 From Local Private Banks
- Small & Medium Sized Businesses
- Bridge Gaps, New Equipment, Capital, Expansions
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Alphonse Mucha: Master of Art Nouveau
January 14 to March 18
GLENS FALLS, NY - An exhibition featuring the works of the artist credited with inspiring the Art Nouveau movement opened on Sunday, January 14, at The Hyde Collection.
Alphonse Mucha: Master of Art Nouveau includes more than seventy works drawn from the Dhawan Collection of Los Angeles, California, one of the most significant private collections of Mucha's work in the United States.
Click
here for more details.
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Ski and ride 9 sides of 4 unique peaks!
For tickets, passes and special events information click
here.
Gore Happily Welcomes Athletes & Their Families to Upcoming Events at The North Creek Ski Bowl:
NENSA U16 Championships
Friday-Sunday, March 9-11
Friday- 5k Freestyle- Girls 3pm, Boys 4pm, Podium Ceremony 5pm
Saturday- 5k Classic- Girls 9:30am, Boys 10:30am; 1.25k Cross-Country Cross- Girls 2pm, Boys 2:30pm; Banquet 6:30pm
Sunday- 4x3k Mixed Relay (Classic followed by Skate) 10am; Podium Ceremony 12pm
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West Mountain
Ski, Ride and Tube Day and Night
West Mountain is open for the season for skiing and riding and tubing!
For hours of operation, tickets and passes click
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BrewSki Fest
Join us for West Mountain's 1st Annual BrewSki Fest March 10th from 1-7pm! Sample beer from Artisanal, Adirondack, Druthers, Browns and RS Taylor.
Live music from River Jack Z and Mickey D from 1-5pm, brewery tour giveaways, food specials, and more!
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Your're Invited to the 30th Annual Job Discovery 2018
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
SUNY Adirondack Gymnasium
640 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804
Organized and facilitated by a committee comprised of local employers and volunteers,
Job Discovery is the region's premier job fair and business expo.
Don't miss this cost-effective method of recruiting and promoting your products and services! It's also a great opportunity to network with other employers.
Click
here for more information and to register.
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A GREAT WAY TO BOOST YOUR EVENT!
32 X 24 Trailer-mounted mobile stage
Ready for your banners, lights, sound
STREET CONCERTS*HILLSIDE*PARKS* ANYWHERE!
We set up, maintain, take down!
OUTDOOR CONCERTS*AUCTIONS*FESTIVALS
Available for use to all:
Municipalities
Fire Departments
Not-for-Profit festivals
Arts Projects
Business Districts
Any season, year-round
Interested?
Contact: Village of Lake George
PO Box 791
Lake George, NY 12845
Mayor Robert M. Blais
518-668-5771 x8
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Don't Miss the next Warren County Watch with Maury Thompson
Coming Soon!
Maury Thompson is a former newspaper reporter, who retired from The Post-Star after 21 years covering the region.
He keeps his finger on the pulse of economic development, business and quality of life in Warren County by writing a twice-a-month column for EDC Warren County. Next update March 16, 2018.
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SAVE THE DATE:
ANCA
BIKE THE BARNS
September 30, 2018
Celebrate local farms & food with the ANCA's 3rd Annual Bike the Barns -- one-day farm-by-bike experience.
Start/Finish: Asgaard Farm & Dairy, Au Sable Forks, New York
REGISTER TODAY!
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Sham 'Rock' the Block In Lake George
When: Saturday, Mar 17, 2018 until Sunday, Mar 18, 2018 - 10:00 AM
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
Phone: (518) 668-5323
The annual Sham 'Rock' the Block St. Patrick's Day celebration in Lake George is scheduled for March 17-18, 2018.
Visit Lake George Village for the St. Patrick's Day weekend-long festivities organized by Duffy's Tavern. The weekend includes a beer garden, live music, and more!
Festivities start Saturday, March 17, at noon. A corned beef and cabbage dinner will be available for $12.95 while it lasts!
The parade will be held on Sunday, March 18 at 1 p.m.!
Click
here for more details.
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Lake George is One of the 20 Best Places to Go in 2018
Time Magazine's 20 Best Places to Go in 2018 article has chosen the Lake George Area as the number 8 best place to go!
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & REGIONAL NEWS
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IP expands its workforce
The Ticonderoga mill has 11 new workers
TICONDEROGA | International Paper's Ticonderoga mill is expanding its workforce with 11 new employees.
Ticonderoga Mill Learning Leader Eugene Fox Jr. said they started on Feb. 12 and have entered the New Hire Integration process that the group will navigate.
"Over the next four weeks, the group will complete a comprehensive, strategic new-hire orientation and integration program called New Hire Integration or 'IP Ready,'" he said.
He said New Hire Integration is intended to transform new hires into dedicated, productive employees.
"The program supports a safe manufacturing environment and culture of engagement and inclusion by providing knowledge of the business and ensuring technical learning that produces top performers," he said.
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Apple pushes forward with healthcare ambitions
Move to set up medical clinics for employees follows similar step by Amazon
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here to read the article.
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March
March 14, 2018
8:30 a.m.
Conference Room, 333 Glen Street, Suite 101, Glens Falls, NY
March 19, 2018
8:00 a.m.
Scoville Learning Center, SUNY Adirondack, 640 Bay Rd, Queensbury, NY
March 20, 2018
8:00 a.m.
333 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY
Immediately following EDC Annual Meeting at 8:00 a.m.
333 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY
March 23-25
NYS Federation High School Boys' and Girls' Basketball Tournament
Cool Insuring Arena, Glens Falls - Info - 798-0202
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For member information on how to join EDC, go to
edcwc.org
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