Archive for 'Business News'
A long local tradition
By John T Ryan Peru – November 26, 2022 – Small business Saturday is also the day many families think it’s time to buy a Christmas tree. That was true today at Covel’s Tree Farm and Nursery where many people were either choosing a precut tree or walking to the nearby fifty-acre tree farm to […]
Posted: November 26th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments.
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Early snow brings good base for Adirondack ski season
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Posted: November 26th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Recreation opportunities.
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Alstom seeking welders for major contract
A major contract of 999 cars for the New Jersey Transit system. Click here for the Press-Republican story
Posted: November 25th, 2022 under Business News, Northern NY News.
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Hochul signs NY law that limits cryptocurrency mining; first in nation
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Posted: November 25th, 2022 under Business News, Environmental News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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The strange intersection of gun rights and legal weed in New York State
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Posted: November 25th, 2022 under Business News, Law Enforcement News, State Government News.
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Church Street’s Outdoor Gear Exchange ramps up security following period of record shoplifting
The business lost about $20,000 from theft in October and has hired an outside security firm to deter shoplifters. Click here for the NBC5 story
Posted: November 23rd, 2022 under Business News, Law Enforcement News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Stewart’s Shops to debut online store on Cyber Monday
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Posted: November 23rd, 2022 under Business News, Northern NY News, Upstate New York.
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Stefanik asks Amtrak for firm return-to-service date
“Spring 2023” too vague, says Stefanik Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: November 22nd, 2022 under Business News, Congressional News, General News, Northern NY News.
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Saturday, November 26th is Small Business Saturday
Participating Chamber Members: Amongst the 70+ small businesses participating, we have some great North Country Chamber of Commerce members offering deals and discounts. Be sure to show them some Small Business Saturday love: The Northeast Group The Corner Stone Bookshop Lake Champlain Pools, Spas and Stoves Ice House Farm Store Vesco Ridge Vineyards Mickey’s Restaurant and Bar […]
Posted: November 22nd, 2022 under Business News, Northern NY News.
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Garry Douglas among N.Y.’s Economic Development Power 100
ROOST CEO James McKenna also recognized Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: November 22nd, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Northern NY News, Upstate New York.
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NY marijuana regulators publish proposed rules for the state’s marketplace
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Posted: November 21st, 2022 under Business News, Law Enforcement News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Assemblyman Billy Jones: Congratulations to the North Country Chamber of Commerce for their 5-star re-accreditation
“Congratulations to the North Country Chamber of Commerce for being awarded the 5-star re-accreditation by the United States Chamber,” said Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake). “This is an impressive accomplishment considering that less than half of 1% of Chambers nationally are rated 5-stars and is well deserved. The North Country Chamber of Commerce has been […]
Posted: November 17th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History.
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Amtrak to expand service between New York City and Albany
Two new round-trip trains with stops in the Hudson Valley will be available Dec. 5 Click here for the Times-Union story
Posted: November 17th, 2022 under Business News, Northern NY News, Upstate New York.
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Chittenden County housing market among the hottest in the country
“There’s still a lot of competition in the entry-level price range.” Click here for the NBC5 story
Posted: November 17th, 2022 under Business News, Regional NY-VT News.
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New rental units in Tupper Lake hope to attract younger, middle-income residents to the area
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Posted: November 16th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Northern NY News.
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Champlain dealership changes ownership
Parker Chevrolet becomes Goss Chevrolet Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: November 10th, 2022 under Business News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Three Essex County towns plan cannabis sales votes on Election Day
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Posted: November 5th, 2022 under Agricultural News, Business News, Northern NY News, Political News, Town Board News.
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Peru’s sewer system upgrade is almost complete; now it’s time to pay for it
By John T. Ryan Peru – November 3, 2022 – The Peru Town Board unveiled its 2023 Preliminary Budget at a public hearing last evening. Peru residents have been watching the sewer system upgrade project for many months. Beginning in 2023, property owners in the sewer district will experience tax increases. The higher […]
Posted: November 3rd, 2022 under Business News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News, Water & Sewer Dept. News.
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Jeffords Steel & Engineering supports our region
Jeffords Officials presented John Bernardi, President & CEO of United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc., with a $20,000 check from the employee’s workplace giving campaign and their corporate pledge. Jeffords Steel & Engineering Company has a long history of supporting United Way and several other community initiatives. Pictured left to right: Alex […]
Posted: November 3rd, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Northern NY News.
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New YMCA receives $500K donation from Community Bank
Plattsburgh YMCA grateful for generosity and support of local bank Click here for the Sun Community News Story
Posted: November 3rd, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Recreation opportunities.
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Adirondack Coast Events’ arts and crafts show returns
Returning, but at a new location: the former Best Buy site at the Champlain Centre Mall. Click here for the Press-Republican story
Posted: November 3rd, 2022 under Arts and Entertainment, Business News, Community Events, Northern NY News.
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Calvin Castine’s November 3, 2003 visit to Forrence Orchards
Posted: November 3rd, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History.
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Jamaican workers – a vital and welcome part of our community
By John T Ryan Peru – November 2, 2022 – The past few weeks have been apple harvest time in Peru, NY. Hundreds of Jamaican workers arrived in early September, and many will depart for home over the next several days. Vivian Edwards (age 68) is one of those workers. He’s been coming to Forrence […]
Posted: November 2nd, 2022 under Agricultural News, Business News, Faces of Peru, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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NY just loosened its marijuana testing requirements in a big way
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Posted: November 2nd, 2022 under Business News, Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, State Government News.
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Saranac Lake named best place in the U.S. to buy a lake house
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Posted: November 2nd, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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