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Lisa Boucher Says Building a Fractional Business Starts with Trust

Written by Staff Report on July 7, 2026. Posted in 2026, August, Business, Business Report, Business Support Services, Featured, Newspaper, Outsourcing.

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Starting a business without a rigid roadmap is uncomfortable for many professionals, but Lisa Boucher believes growth often comes through action rather than perfection.

Lisa Boucher, Professional Coach, Speaker, Mentor, Consultant, and Founder of The HR Ninja, …

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Queensbury Billiards & Café Is Building Community One Game at a Time

Written by Staff Report on July 2, 2026. Posted in Business, Business Report, Community, Entertainment, Featured, Food, Queensbury.

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When people walk into Queensbury Billiards & Café in Queensbury, New York, they often expect to find pool tables. What surprises many of them, according to co-owner Neelo Jaikeran, is the food.

“A lot of people don’t even …

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Mike Nelson Launches The Fractional Operator

Written by Staff Report on June 15, 2026. Posted in Business, Business Report, Business Support Services, Content Creation, Featured, Outsourcing, Saratoga Springs, Technology.

What happens when a marketing agency owner builds software to solve his own operational headaches? In this new feature from Hourglass SaaS, Mike Nelson shares the story behind launching The Fractional Operator podcast and the journey that led from running

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Why AstroWatt Electric’s Culture Drives Long-Term Growth

Written by Staff Report on June 9, 2026. Posted in Business, Business Report, Featured.

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Tom Jameson, owner of AstroWatt Electric in Apex, North Carolina, believes successful businesses are built around people, not just profit. During a recent interview, Jameson shared how his journey from apprentice electrician to business owner shaped a

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How Extreme Ownership Helped Degan Construction Scale Smarter

Written by Staff Report on June 2, 2026. Posted in Blue Collar, Business, Business Report, Featured.

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Building a successful construction company takes more than technical skill. According to Denver Whetten, owner of Degan Construction LLC, long-term success in the trades comes from leadership, accountability, and a culture that empowers employees to solve

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Milestones in Motion: Celebrating Local Businesses Through Ribbon-Cuttings

Written by Amanda Blanton on June 1, 2026. Posted in 2026, Ballston Spa, Blue Collar, Business, Business Report, Community, Entertainment, Featured, Food, Glens Falls, June, Lake George, New Hires, Newspaper, Queensbury, Workforce.

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The Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce (ARCC) is already off to a good start in 2026, celebrating business milestones across our region through ribbon-cutting celebrations. Ribbon-cuttings are more than ceremonial celebrations — they represent

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From 250 to 5,000 Reviews: An HVAC Masterclass

Written by Staff Report on May 25, 2026. Posted in Blue Collar, Business, Business Report, Business Support Services, Featured.

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In the highly competitive and often fractured Los Angeles market, standing out as a home service provider requires more than just technical proficiency. Lawrence Castillo is the president of a portfolio of heating, air conditioning, and plumbing

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How SSLLC Plumbing Built a $25M Business Through Leadership

Written by Staff Report on May 18, 2026. Posted in Blue Collar, Business, Business Report, Featured.

When SSLLC Plumbing launched in Colorado Springs in 2021, the company did not begin with a polished business plan or a decades-long expansion strategy. It started with a personal reckoning, a commitment to extreme ownership, and a belief that leadership

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ASCEND Mental Wellness Appoints First Chief Operating Officer to Support Organizational Growth

Written by Staff Report on February 19, 2026. Posted in Business Report, Community, Featured, News, Press Release.

Hudson Falls, NY – ASCEND Mental Wellness is proud to announce the appointment of Amber Beaudet as its first-ever Chief Operating Officer. This newly created role reflects ASCEND’s continued growth and commitment to strengthening internal operations in support of its

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