Each year we devote an issue of Strictly Business to the construction industry in the North Country. In some issues we’ve featured large construction companies like Luck Brothers. In others we’ve looked at new projects in the area like Tall Pines condos, located in the south end of Plattsburgh. This time we’ve included three large read more
Publisher’s View
March 2018
Companies that have demonstrated significant longevity is a new topic for Strictly Business. But before we get into a discussion about the local businesses featured in this issue, let’s take a look at some statistics. Fact: Even in this day of big box stores, about 90 percent of all U.S. businesses are family owned or read more
February 2018
When you think about good health, you may think first about doctors, medications, or hospitals. In this issue of Strictly Business, we decided to focus on the partnership between health and wellness to recognize that a combined approach works best. Our cover article, about the transformation of Ticonderoga’s Moses Ludington Hospital and its new partnership read more
January 2018 – Guest View – Michael Carpenter
I am honored to have been asked to write the first Guest View in the 28-year history of Strictly Business. Herb didn’t ask me to write this because I am his son; he asked me to write it because I have a unique understanding of a topic that was discussed at every table during December’s read more
December 2017
Navigating a transition in business or in life can be a complicated process. In this issue of Strictly Business we introduce you to a number of people who have found their way through the process as well as businesses that help to facilitate the changes we all face at some time in our lives. Our read more
November 2017
Many times I sit down to write my Publisher’s View about a subject I know little about. Not this time. This issue of Strictly Business focuses on partners working together to build a successful business. Most of these partners are husband/wife combo. In one case it is a brother/sister duo. Reading about their efforts brings read more
October 2017
On one of New York State’s many websites I found the statement, “Local government in New York is comprehensive.” I’ll say it’s comprehensive. According to the Office of the New York State Controller, there are 4,200 local governments and more than 6,900 town special districts in the state. In this issue of Strictly Business we read more
September 2017
Mary and I enjoy eating out and we do it frequently. When I did a little research for this issue of Strictly Business I was surprised at a statistic from the digital news media Quartz, which reported that in 2016, for the first time in history, Americans spent more money at bars and restaurants ($54.857 read more
August 2017
No matter what industry you are in, change is necessary if you are going to keep up in an evolving business world. Whether it is change in the products or services you offer; in your technology, your staff, or your physical plant, change is in your future. In this issue of Strictly Business we have read more
July 2017
In this issue of Strictly Business we offer you a look at several producers doing business in our area. We’ve defined producer as someone who creates something, for example award winning television producer Paul Frederick, as well as the people at The Strand who offer opportunities for local artists to display their works and for read more