Ann Donnelly

For James Lenhart, the path to business ownership in the fitness industry began not in a corporate boardroom, but in a small high school weight room in Ticonderoga, New York. Today, as the owner-operator of Anytime Fitness franchises in Glens Falls and Hudson Falls, Lenhart is using his background in kinesiology and professional strength training to help a new generation of … [Read more...] about Local Entrepreneur Brings ‘Functional’ Fitness Focus To Glens Falls, Hudson Falls, Anytime Fitness & James Lenhart

For three years, Judy Viger operated Salon V out of a “hidden” location off Exit 16 in Wilton. It was a modest start, intended to be a quiet venture for Viger and perhaps one other stylist. However, business grew at a pace that demanded a larger stage. Following her father’s long-standing advice to “walk before you run,” Viger decided it was finally time to sprint. On Dec. … [Read more...] about Built Slowly, Grown Carefully, Salon V Opens New Chapter At Moreau Commons

For Jared Humiston, the journey from a rented apartment in Argyle to the cutting edge of the regional tech industry has been defined by a single, unwavering mission: to make technology work for the client. As Adirondack Technical Solutions — known more commonly as ADKtechs — marks its 20th anniversary, the company is preparing for its most significant transformation yet. On … [Read more...] about ADKtechs Marks 20 Years, Prepares For Major Expansion At Moreau Commons

After years of honing his craft, from a cheap home espresso machine to commercial roasting, Ryan McNaughton has realized his goal of opening a dedicated brick-and-mortar coffee shop: Stinky’s Coffee Co. The shop is the anchor tenant in the newly developed Moreau Commons commercial hub at 1377 Route 9. McNaughton hopes to transform the highly visible former Suzuki dealership, … [Read more...] about From Home Roaster To Brick-and-Mortar, Stinky’s Coffee Opens at Moreau Commons