Glens Falls & Saratoga Business Journal Articles

The Park Theater Foundation’s board of directors recently announced John Snyder as its new executive director, ushering in a new chapter for the downtown arts hub. Snyder, who relocated from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, officially took the reins March 2, bringing more than a decade of nonprofit and arts leadership to the organization. Read the entire article in the Glens … [Read more...] about Park Theater Names New Executive Director To Lead Community-Focused Growth

After decades in the insurance industry, navigating family business dynamics, corporate consolidation and shifting market trends, Kevin O’Brien could have easily coasted into retirement. Instead, he co-founded a new venture to blend modern technological efficiency with old-fashioned, face-to-face service. O’Brien, co-owner of TechFirst Insurance Agency, launched the business in … [Read more...] about TechFirst Insurance Agency Focuses On Service While Leveraging Technology

After sitting vacant for 12 years, the prominent property at the intersection of Route 9 and Route 197, formerly home to Suzuki and Auto World, is seeing new life as Moreau Commons. This high-traffic site, north of Northway Exit 17, sits at a strategic “gateway” to the town of Moreau, South Glens Falls and Vermont, serving as a visual anchor for the community. An estimated … [Read more...] about Moreau Commons Revitalizes Former Auto Site Into New Business Destination

In an industry that often clings to older, traditional methods, REALIZE Brokers co-founders Nic Ketter and Spencer Bray are rewriting the rules of real estate in the Glens Falls region. By integrating advanced technology and prioritizing a highly customized, client-centric model, the duo is shifting how local properties and businesses are bought and sold. Read the entire … [Read more...] about REALIZE Brokers Use Tech, Tailored Service To Disrupt Regional Real Estate Market

Colleen Carlson’s career at Saratoga Casino Hotel began long before the property added a luxury hotel, a premier steakhouse or a busy casino floor. At 15, Carlson sold race programs at the harness track where her mother also worked. Today, as director of sales, she oversees a thriving corporate and events business built on the property’s decades of expansion. Read the entire … [Read more...] about Sales Director Builds Business Through Community Ties At Saratoga Casino Hotel