Glens Falls & Saratoga Business Journal Articles

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

When Sharon Horton took over as executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Northern Saratoga, Warren, and Washington counties in June 2025, she brought extensive nonprofit experience and a deeply personal understanding of the power of homeownership. Today, she is leading the organization through a critical period of expansion to address a severe regional housing … [Read more...] about Habitat For Humanity Expands Efforts To Address Regional Housing Shortage