Q1 2022

“Charmed” isn’t a word one expects to hear from climate experts, but Kathleen Draper, a member of the International Biochar Initiative’s board and US Director of the Ithaka Institute for Carbon Intelligence, has coined the word “biocharmed” to describe reactions to the emerging use of biochar technology.

It’s a phrase Americans have been uttering for a long time: “It’s a free country!”  In the United States, that phrase can refer to our collective freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of assembly,  freedom of the press, or a number of other rights. And in the U.S., in monetary terms, we live by […]

As business owners, managers, and decision makers, we strive to keep up with the latest technologies that may impact our industries. And if you’re a parent, you’re simply trying to keep up with your child’s technological skills. By now you have probably heard the phrases ‘Web 3.0’ and/or ‘Metaverse,’ the latter being the driving force […]

It’s 11 a.m. on a cold Wednesday morning and Sabrina Houser is at home in Saratoga Springs with her beloved dog, Pearl. Looked at another way, it’s 11 a.m. on a cold Wednesday morning and Houser is fully immersed in her job as CEO of CapitalCFO LLC, albeit with all the comforts of home in […]

Have you ever been curious about the Navy’s gated installation in Saratoga or its secluded, seemingly more secretive base in Ballston Spa? More importantly, have you ever wondered about the opportunity that these bases, hosts to some of the Navy’s best and brightest Sailors, present to your business? Saratoga Business Report sat down with senior […]

Local banks give business owners the best of both worlds: modern convenience combined with personal connection. “We really try to work with the small business,” said Christine Mesick, Vice President of Adirondack Trust Company. “We customize what we do to each borrower.” The bank offers all the standard loans, including Small Business Administration (SBA) loan […]

The Lazy Dog Cookie Co., Inc.® is the brainchild of Amy Augustine. In 2001, the microbiologist began making peanut butter dog treats out of her kitchen for her colleagues. She and her husband Keith, now the vice president of sales for Lazy Dog, have always loved dogs, but haven’t always loved the ingredients found in […]

“Charmed” isn’t a word one expects to hear from climate experts, but Kathleen Draper, a member of the International Biochar Initiative’s board and US Director of the Ithaka Institute for Carbon Intelligence, has coined the word “biocharmed” to describe reactions to the emerging use of biochar technology. For hundreds of years civilizations have leveraged our […]

As 2021 recently came to a close, Saratoga County saw tremendous growth and bounce back from the impact COVID-19 had on the economy just last year. County sales tax collections saw double-digit percentage growth in 2021 compared to both 2020 and 2019. Unemployment rates hit a historic low due to a reduction in the labor […]

The Importance of Estate Planning for Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs Having a valid, legally enforceable, and well-thought-out estate plan in place is important for every adult person to make a priority.  Different individuals at varying stages of life, facing different situations, will each have unique goals and needs, both personally and professionally.   There is […]

BALLSTON SPA – Over the past decades, Saratoga County has been transforming from an area of agriculture and vacation homes to a suburban region full of economic growth and technological innovation.   With local divisions of companies, such GLOBALFOUNDRIES, General Electric, SunPower Inc. and Solar City, comes plenty of job opportunities. Saratoga County’s schools have been […]

What You Need to Know as a Business Leader These days it seems like Bitcoin is everywhere; you hear about it on TV, on the internet and on the lips of everyone who has been involved with it since 2017. And for good reason: an investment in Bitcoin has beaten every single other asset class […]