February, 2016
Bright sunshine was streaming through the windows of Adirondack Periodontics, PLLC office on Route 22 south of Plattsburgh, NY when Strictly Business visited. Dr. Gordon Davis, DMD, DMSc and his staff welcome patients in a caring, professional atmosphere, ready to evaluate, treat and educate them on their path to dental health. Studies indicate that periodontitis, read more
February, 2016
As you enter the tastefully appointed foyer at 260 Lake Street, the first thing you notice is how quiet and serene it is. The carpets are thick, the furniture plush and the walls are painted in restful shades. As you are welcomed at the concierge desk, a saltwater aquarium gently bubbles nearby; you watch the read more
February, 2016
Any conversation about Behavioral Health Services North, Inc. (BHSN) should begin with Margaret Platt, for whose family the City of Plattsburgh is named. Platt established the original Home for the Friendless in 1874 to care for orphans and abandoned children, and BHSN has been taking care of and expanding its care of individuals, families and read more
February, 2016
I read an interesting article recently that explored the idea of wellness. Let me summarize it for you. Wellness is more than being free from illness, it is a dynamic process of change and growth. There are eight dimensions of wellness: Occupational: You enjoy what you do and recognize that it makes a contribution to read more
January, 2016
Coming together at my table for this year’s Strictly Business Forum were: Bill Owens, former Congressman recently returned to Plattsburgh to practice law at Stafford, Owens, Piller, Murnane, Kelleher & Trombley, PLLC. Owens has been involved with the economic development of the region for over 30 years and specializes in the practice of U.S./Canada business read more
January, 2016
The 26th Annual Strictly Business Forum kicked o on December 2nd under overcast skies. But the mood inside the Adirondack Room at the Butcher Block was anything but gray as representatives from the region’s business, education, media, healthcare, and government sectors came together to re ect on 2015. e group around Table 5 was in read more
January, 2016
In its 26th year, the annual Strictly Business Forum brought together an eclectic mix of business and community leaders from the North Country. At Table 4, we had educational, industrial, and business leaders whose long experience, love of the area and desire for new challenges led to a lively and insightful discussion. Colin Read, Professor read more
January, 2016
It was a December morning, warmer outside than it should have been and too early to conduct business. But for 26 years Strictly Business has been inviting movers and shakers to the annual Forum round table discussions. This year was no different except for record high global warming temps and the palpable absence of the read more
January, 2016
First we sipped co ee and chilled, pulpy juice, then lled our plates with fresh-cut fruit and scrambled eggs, a bagel or a bun, and a few sausage links. As we relished breakfast by the re in the early-morning warmth of the wood-paneled Adirondack Room at the Butcher Block, the consensus at Table 2 was read more
January, 2016
Allison Hulbert-Bruce Kitchen and Bath Showroom Manager, Hulbert Supply Allison Hulbert-Bruce’s original career plan may not have included a role in the wholesale plumbing and heating business that was founded by her grandfather in 1947. First she pursued an Associate’s Degree in Business Management from Champlain College and then a Bachelor’s Degree in Print Journalism read more
