It’s not a stretch to say that Taylor Rental offers almost anything a business or homeowner might need. The business that Chris Akey started on Route 3 in Plattsburgh in 2005 has grown exponentially since then. “We can offer you anything from a paperclip to an excavator,” said Parts and Service Manager Kahla Facteau. The read more
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Theatre Matters
“I always wanted to run a theatre,” said Bob Garcia, Executive Director of the Strand Center for the Arts (SCA). “Spending 35 years working in New York City, I’ve had the privilege of working in the best entertainment venues with the most knowledgeable people who taught me the business. When I semi-retired in 2014, I read more
Sarah Cronk-Duquette- Organized, Dependable, Energized
NORTHERN INSURING AGENCY, INC. — SENIOR SALES EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT IN THE BUSINESS INSURANCE DIVISION Hometown: Morrisonville, NY Age: 34 Education: BA English Writing; Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) Designation; Property & Casualty Insurance License Community Involvement: Committee Member for the Alzheimer’s Walk for the Third Age Adult Day Center; Co-organizer for the annual Run to read more
A Delicious Destination
Dining at the Casa Capitano, an aviation-themed Italian restaurant in Rouses Point, is the flight of a lifetime to authentic and homemade Italian cuisine. Proprietors Tom and Elizabeth Brilotti pride themselves on creating an unforgettable experience from the moment you check in to the moment your taste buds have landed. Homemade pasta, original Neapolitan pizza read more
It Began with a Vision
“Talk is cheap, action speaks volumes,” said Dr. Kurt Kline, DMD, founder of Implant Dental, a dental/ prosthetic practice located at 5 DeGrandpre Way in Plattsburgh. “The old adage, ‘Would have, could have, should have’ doesn’t exist for me. I like to get things done. To that end, I create a weekly ‘to-do’ list of read more
Looking Up
It began with a fanciful pact between two close highschool classmates at Thousand Island Central School that they would be on the first manned mission to Mars. “Space exploration was moving fast,” explained Lisabeth Moore Kissner, Instructor and Director of the Northcountry Planetarium at SUNY Plattsburgh. “Once the U.S. went to the moon, installed satellites read more
Not Just a Hospital
Armed with an understanding that the changing landscape of healthcare requires innovation, bridge building and an unwavering commitment to patient-focused care, Michelle LeBeau, RN, MHRM, believes that both the Alice Hyde Medical Center and Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) teams have what it takes to navigate this new dynamic. President of both the Malone and read more
Table 1: It Was a Very Good Year
For 28 years the annual Strictly Business Forum attracted dynamic business leaders who sparked meaningful dialog. This year, the 29th Forum followed the same pattern. I was pleased to have the opportunity to moderate Table 1 which brought together an amazing group of people who were passionate about their business and the future of the read more
Friends In Business
There is an old saying, “Never mix friendship with business.” There may be some truth to that but maybe friendship combined with passion for a product or service is crucial for success. Think Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, Bill Hewlett and David Packard, Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, or Richard and Maurice McDonald. Or Brian read more
The Opposite of Addiction is Connection
According to the Surgeon General’s report, “Facing Addiction in America,” addiction is a chronic, but treatable, disease of the brain’s reward, motivation, memory, and related circuitry. It is not a moral failing. In fact, genetics and life circumstances play a major role in someone’s susceptibility to addiction. For example. those who have difficultly connecting with read more