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Commerce and Community: May 24, 2013
Friday, May 24, 2013
News and notes from around the business community.
Project would carry New York state power to Mass. via Vt.
Thursday, May 23, 2013
COLCHESTER, Vt. — A Massachusetts developer is hoping to carry renewable electricity from northern New York to the New England power grid via a power line that would run under Lake Champlain.
MALTA
Malta wants GloFo to foot bill for roadwork
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
The Malta Town Board wants GlobalFoundries to help pay for planned improvements on Round Lake Road west of Northway Exit 11, but the company is resisting.
CAPITAL REGION
Report shows mismatch of area workers, jobs
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
The Capital Region has an unusual dilemma. It has a burst of high-tech companies moving into the region, a growing reputation as a leader in the nanotechnology industry and lots of jobs to go with it. But what it doesn’t have are the bodies to fill them.
CAPITAL REGION
House sales in Capital Region rose in April
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
The Capital Region experienced increases in closed and pending home sales in April as the housing market continues to balance out so that neither buyer nor seller has a clear advantage.
GLENVILLE
Company leases space at Glenville Business Park
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Another company has signed on to occupy the Glenville Business and Technology Park, and this one has plenty of ties to the local community.
CAPITAL REGION
State's electricity supply adequate for summer demand
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Despite near record-high energy use predictions, there should be plenty of electricity to power the Capital Region’s air conditioners this summer, according to the New York Independent System Operator.
Commerce and Community: May 22, 2013
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
News and notes from around the area business community.
CAPITAL REGION
Region's jobless rate among lowest in state
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
The Capital Region’s unemployment rate fell to 6.5 percent in April, down from 7.2 percent a year earlier.
COBLESKILL
Scholet's: Grand hotel turned furniture store at heart of Cobleskill history
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Scholet Furniture offers a fine array of couches, chairs and other home furnishings. Walking up the front steps of the building at 561 Main St., you’re also greeted by a strong sense of history.
ROTTERDAM
Abandoned storage units can be full of surprises – or junk
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Auctions are part of the self-storage business. Whenever people fall behind in their rents or abandon their possessions, business managers are allowed to sell the contents and find new “tenants” for storage areas. A lot of the auction commotion is thanks to “Storage Wars,” a reality television series that began on A&E Network in 2010.
Commerce and Community: May 17, 2013
Friday, May 17, 2013
Business news from around the region
SCHENECTADY
Mash Up pairs Schenectady retailers, eateries
Thursday, May 16, 2013
The Merchant Mash Up introduces more people to downtown Schenectady’s businesses, both retail shops and restaurants.
MALTA
Malta looking for Luther Forest fees
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
The town of Malta is owed nearly $800,000 in overdue payments for road maintenance in the Luther Forest Technology Campus, and it is looking for ways to collect.
Commerce and Community: May 16, 2013
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
News from around the area business community.
