Publisher’s View

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

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

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

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

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

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

One of the pleasures of publishing Strictly Business is the regular feedback we receive from readers. Most issues produce a few emails and calls; others attract a flood of comments. Our annual issue featuring up-and-coming young business people is the one that seems to create the most enthusiasm. This year’s young people’s issue features some read more

This issue of Strictly Business focuses on jobs in the North Country. I believe you will find the topic interesting for two reasons. It is easy to think the area’s unemployment rate tells the story, but does it? And is the arrival of new companies in the area all good? Where are the jobs and read more

Between 1980 and 2000, the number of U.S. manufacturing jobs fluctuated between 18–20 million, but by the turn of the century that picture had changed. While the U.S. has shed five million manufacturing jobs over the past 15 years, and the North Country lost Pfizer, we have also attracted an impressive number of new manufacturers read more