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What a New NYS Fabrication Law Means for Local Construction Projects

Written by AMC Construction on June 1, 2026. Posted in Albany, Blue Collar, Business, Featured, Legal.

A new New York State law taking effect on June 18, 2026, will change how public construction projects are handled across Warren, Washington, and Saratoga County. The Off-Site Custom Fabrication Law S8833 A9464 requires that workers producing custom building components …

Anytime Fitness Glens Falls ribbon cutting

Milestones in Motion: Celebrating Local Businesses Through Ribbon-Cuttings

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

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 Featured, Blue Collar, Business, Business Report, Business Support Services.

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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7 people standing in a row on a deck with mountains in the back

How SSLLC Plumbing Built a $25M Business Through Leadership

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

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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Expert Credit Repair Strategies to Beat the Affordability Crisis

Written by Staff Report on May 14, 2026. Posted in Featured, 2026, Business, Business Support Services, Financial, June, Newspaper, Outsourcing, Queensbury.

In today’s challenging economy, inflation is continuously squeezing household budgets. However, an often overlooked barrier to financial stability is a poor credit score. During a recent interview on the Buying Local podcast, Chris Mastantuono and Ron Monaco introduced their venture,

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How to Bring Structure to a Chaotic Small Business

Written by Staff Report on May 12, 2026. Posted in Featured, Business, Business Support Services, Outsourcing.

Running a small business can feel like managing a constant fire. Owners juggle hiring, operations, customer demands, and finances, often all at once. According to Bill Tansey Jr., owner of The OpEx Shop, that feeling of chaos is not

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What Marketing Really Looks Like for a Blue-Collar Business

Written by Staff Report on May 5, 2026. Posted in Featured, Blue Collar, Business, Marketing, May, Outsourcing, Technology.

Starting a blue-collar business involves more than just mastering a trade. You have to actively get the phone ringing.

On a recent episode of the Blue Collar Startup podcast, co-hosts Mike Nelson of Five Towers Media and Derek of Daigle …

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Mastering Cybersecurity & IT with Fort Edward’s ADKtechs

Written by Staff Report on April 30, 2026. Posted in Featured, 2026, Business, May, Newspaper, Outsourcing, Technology.

For over two decades, Adirondack Technical Solutions, commonly branded as ADKtechs, has been a trusted technology partner. Celebrating the start of its 21st year in business, the company continues to innovate. Recently relocating to a new office near Exit 17

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A Smarter Way to Train: Build Strength Without Burning Out

Written by Staff Report on April 30, 2026. Posted in Featured, 2026, Business, Clifton Park, Community, May, Newspaper.

Start With Structure, Not Guesswork

For many people, the hardest part of fitness is not showing up. It is knowing what to do once you get there. In a recent conversation with Mike Verschelden of On the Move Fitness, the …

2025 Leadership Adirondack participants & Program Facilitator Brian Rollo

ARCC Leadership Adirondack program and introducing Young Professionals Network

Written by Amanda Blanton on April 30, 2026. Posted in Featured, 2026, ARCC Spotlight, Business, Community, Glens Falls, May, Newspaper.

Over 30 years ago, the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce created the Leadership Adirondack program, designed to take participants on a journey of self-reflection, leadership development, and continuing education. From overnight

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