Building Careers in the Trades Through Mentorship and Leadership
Extreme Ownership in the Trades: What Real Leadership Looks Like
In the world of blue-collar business, leadership is often mistaken for authority. Titles, promotions, and experience are seen as the markers of who is in charge. But according to Codey Gandy, that mindset is exactly where most teams go wrong.
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Pitney Meadows Offers New “Flow on the Farm Yoga” Program
[SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY] – April 2026: In a world that rarely slows down, where screens, schedules, and constant connectivity shape daily life, Pitney Meadows Community Farm is creating space for something different: a chance to disconnect from the noise and
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How a Glens Falls Museum Brings the World to Local Kids
In a small space on Warren Street, children in Glens Falls can travel the globe without ever leaving their hometown. At the World Awareness Children’s Museum, imagination is the vehicle, and culture is the destination.
Led by Executive Director Bethanie …
Adirondack General Store and Liquor Store Seeking Next Steward
ADIRONDACK, NY – The historic Adirondack General Store and attached Liquor Store, a cornerstone of the Schroon Lake region since 1855, is officially seeking a new owner to carry forward its rich heritage. After years of serving as a vital
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Rest, Simplicity, and the Power of Slowing Down
For Brandon Dewyea, the path to building her business was never about doing more. It was about doing what matters better and helping others do the same.
Dewyea, the owner of Moxie, has spent more …
The Power of Great Content and Creative Storytelling with Todd Bailey
For Todd Bailey, the title of a creative is the umbrella that covers everything he does. Based in Upstate New York, Bailey has built a robust career spanning premium photography, videography, and digital marketing. Working as
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Shepherd Communication & Security: From Telecom Startup to Albany Security Leader
As the managing partner and founder of Shepherd Communication and Security in Albany, New York, Richard Ruzzo transformed a volume-driven telecommunications operation into a highly specialized commercial security enterprise. Today, his company provides critical infrastructure for regional businesses, including fire
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Jim Sasko’s 30-Year Journey With Teakwood Builders in Saratoga
Jim Sasko founded Teakwood Builders in Saratoga Springs in 1996 with little more than a truck, basic carpentry skills, and a willingness to learn. Thirty years later, the design-build firm stands as one of the Capital Region’s premier luxury home
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Strengthen Your Business with Smart Marketing
Why PR and earned media are now the most important investment in your marketing strategy—and how Buying Local delivers both.
In the coming months, our marketing column will spend a lot of time talking about the power of an integrated …