An African proverb says, “It takes a village to raise a child.” In this issue of Strictly Business we introduce you to some of the organizations and people in our village who are working to raise and educate North Country children. CFES Brilliant Pathways, a non-profit created to level the educational playing field for children read more
Publisher’s View
August 2018
North Country Chamber of Commerce president Garry Douglas is fond of saying, “Where things move is where prosperity occurs.” This Chamber mantra has proven to be true as the number of transportation affiliated companies in the area has seen amazing growth in the past 20 years. From a start with just two companies—Vapor Stone Rail read more
July 2018
There is a silent epidemic of poverty and joblessness in our region. It lives behind closed doors, out of sight and out of mind for most of us. Despite the growth of job opportunities in our region, there is despair for many in the North Country. The opioid epidemic, alcoholism, drug abuse, mental health issues read more
June 2018
In 2012 when we produced our first Strictly Business issue focusing on up and coming community leaders we were pleased at the enthusiastic feedback. The issue was so well received we decided to make it an annual topic. Each year we invite members of the business community to nominate young professionals who are making a read more
May 2018
When you count up the North Country’s assets, at the top of the list will be the beauty of the area, our people and our rich history. In this issue of Strictly Business we take a look at how that history is being preserved and the impact it has on today. Our cover story features read more
April 2018
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
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