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Above the First Floor

Business is on the rise

Home Made Historical Sites 2015

Manufacturing is an important component of the local economy

Sponsored by The Fulton Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce

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Manufacturing is an important component of the economy in Fulton and Montgomery Counties

Historical Sites Region in Focus

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Coming Home

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Region Profile

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Health Care

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Seasonal Fun

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Sports

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Attractions

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Education

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Museums

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Agriculture/Agritourism

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Farm to Table

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Restaurant Briefs

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Farmers Markets

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Chamber Report

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Contributors Publisher Kevin McClary Vice President Sales & Marketing Pat Beck Editor Kevin Mattison Design & Layout Joe Ulrich Production Kirsten Knapp Joe Ulrich Advertising Brian Krohn Contributing Writers Nicole Antonucci Caroline Murray Heather Nellis Levi Pascher Adam Schinder Photography Trevor Junquera Joe Ulrich Dave Warner

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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

I am excited to introduce to you the Chamber’s new, full-color glossy publication, Focus Fulton Montgomery Region, NY. After many years of collaboration with an out-of-state publishers, it was decided to keep the production and printing, “in region.” By partnering with a local Chamber member business, Port Jackson Media, publishers of the The Recorder, Fulton County Express, Adirondack Express, Sacandaga Express, Hamilton County Express, and Courier Standard Enterprise, this opportunity became a reality. Entering into this new partnership further allows the Chamber to fulfill its mission of growing our region’s economy by keeping jobs and revenue within our community, while also benefiting from an editorial staff than as an intimate knowledge of our region’s businesses, attractions and points of interest.

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Focus Fulton Montgomery Region, NY details and highlights the very diverse character of our region, from its rich history and vast agricultural resources, to the natural beauty of our Adirondack foothills, and 44 lakes, and everything in between. You will also read about some of the diverse businesses within our region. Many of our region’s businesses began as small family enterprises that have grown to being international in scope, while others have chosen to relocate to the Fulton Montgomery region with its wonderful business parks and site availability. You will also read about the multitude of unique happenings and fun events that make our region a great destination for travelers, or the perfect “close to home” escape for our local residents. Take a look at the snapshot of our region in the demographic and economic profile. Not only may our own residents find this publication informative, but thousands of copies will be distributed outside of our region to those interested in traveling here, relocating, or possibly to site or start a new business in Fulton or Montgomery Counties. I want to thank our partners at Port Jackson Media for putting this great magazine together – reporters, advertising representatives, graphic artists, production associates and the publisher – and I also want to give thanks to the many great advertisers and other contributors who made this magazine possible. Let us know what you think and check us out on the web (www.fultonmontgomeryny.org) and on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram), email us (info@ fultonmontgomeryny.org) or call (518) 725-0641. — Mark Kilmer, President/CEO Fulton Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce

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REGION IN FOCUS: Recreation Much of Fulton County offers a vast landscape for the outdoor enthusiast

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REGION IN FOCUS: Transportation Fulton County, located just north of the New York State Thruway (I-90). State Routes 30, 30A, 10 & 29 connect the traveler to the interstate highways. Montgomery County is accessible by Route 5 and 5S and by the NYS Thruway from exits 27 (Amsterdam), 28 (Fonda/Fultonville), and 29 (Canajoharie/Palatine Bridge), as well as by scenic Routes 10, 30 and 30A, heading south from the Adirondack State park, and Route 67 from Saratoga Springs. Gloversville Transit services the Cities of Gloversville and Amsterdam, with additional services to the Crossroads and Johnstown Industrial Parks, and FultonMontgomery Community College. Gloversville Transit partners with Adirondack Trailways to provide long-distance service: www.ridegts.com Amsterdam Transit System offers affordable, accessible bus transportation throughout Amsterdam and EASTERN TIME ZONE the surrounding areas. Also commuter service to Albany Both counties are in “Upstate” NY, and County buildings located in Fonda. 33 miles from Albany, the state capital www.amsterdamny.gov/departments/transportation.php

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New York 186 Boston 200

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Above the First Floor Business is on the rise, but not only on the ground floor While the streets and sidewalks below bustle with traffic, some businesses have established themselves on the stories above the ground floor in downtown and industrial settings. Although the businesses will sometimes elude the natural sight of pedestrians, the upper floors give owners the advantage of being in the urban setting along with the amenities that accompany it. A business nestled on the second floor of the Sanford Clock Tower in the city of Amsterdam has found a way to give the space that was originally built for manufacturing the modern appeal of today’s urban

“We loved the concept and embraced it.”

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The Sanford Clock Tower, Amsterdam

setting. Similar industrial buildings are found in many cities in the region and often remain vacant with no viable use in the post-manufacturing age. However, the owners of GIANT Solutions have modernized their nook above Prospect Street, Amsterdam, to match the industrial office space that is found in larger metropolitan settings. “We have seen a lot of renovated factory space made into Class A office space,” said co-owner David Putman. “We loved that concept and embraced it.” The tech support company was created 12 years ago and assists wireless telecommunication firms such as Verizon, AT&T and Sprint. Putman said refurbishing the space within the enormous buildings that tower over city streets isn’t for every business, but his technological enterprise has made the best of the industrial setting. The second-floor suite has been filled with office space and meeting rooms to meet the needs of the telecommunications industry, but the business also found a way to aesthetically capitalize on the building’s rich manufacturing history. The business has scraped away the industrial haze on the windows to uncover stunning views and refinished the wood floors just enough to clear away the industrial grime and expose the artistic imperfections created from centuries of forklift traffic. He said the property has provided his business both the amenities of an upscale office and the availability of warehousing in the space at the ground level. “It provides us with a lot of space and it’s really unique,” Putman said. “It’s not the cube farm that you see in Focus Fulton Montgomery Region, NY

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GIANT Solutions have modernized their nook above Prospect Street, Amsterdam

“The type of business is key to whether they would want the space we have available above Main Street.” – Ron Zimmerman, Co-Manager, Schine Memorial Hall

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most office spaces.” The Amsterdam native said despite traveling routinely to other major cities for various business endeavors he is pleased that GIANT Solutions was founded and remains in the small urban community. A separate group of investors has provided both its time and money to bring another space back to life in the heart of downtown Gloversville. The restoration of Schine Memorial Hall has been the work of more than 40 partners who all share the passion and drive to revive the downtown business community. Ron Zimmerman is one of three Schine Co-Managers and said the space above the ground level serves an important role within the downtown setting. He said the building was first purchased at a foreclosure sale in 2011 and the investors completely renovated the ground floor before moving Mohawk Harvest Cooperative Market in to serve as its anchor store. Other businesses eventually filled the lower level and today the focus has been on restoring and filling the two floors above. The second floor has been restored and holds the offices of the CSEA, a medicinal business and a local acupuncturist. Zimmerman said the third floor remains a work in progress and currently houses a private music studio and a public gallery called Schine On Exhibit. The process of creating more business space above the storefronts along Main Street is an opportunity that will allow all of the downtown businesses to flourish, Zimmerman said. He said the ground floor is often the desired location of retail businesses seeking the bustle and flow of pedestrian traffic but the floors above

have predominantly been filled by those is the service industries. He said often the second and third stories have been utilized by law offices, accounting firms, and health-related practices. “The type of business is key to whether they would want the space we have available above Main Street,” Zimmerman said. “They are all connected, though, because the people visiting shops will see the services above and those using one of the services might stop by one of the shops on their way home. The downtown setting really allows businesses to embrace one another because each has their niche but they all want the same thing.” He said despite not being a storefront location the upper floors do have the luxury of a working elevator. “The businesses we serve above the first floor wouldn’t like it if their patrons had to walk up flights of stairs,” Zimmerman said. “The elevator has been a real valuable resource especially for the aging population.”

– Renovated space on the third floor of Schine Memorial Hall

– The former opera theater on the third floor of Schine Memorial Hall

– Ron Zimmerman, Co-Manager, stands in a renovated hallway of Schine Memorial Hall

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Meanwhile, in the lakeside community of Northville, property owners Tom and Lisa Wood have defied the hands of time and embraced the rich history of their building to create an eatery and inn for locals and tourists to enjoy. The couple purchased the former Brass Rail restaurant and hotel in May 2004 with the intention of creating a tavern and inn inspired by its history. At first they rented the upstairs inn as apartments, but in 2007 they renovated the inn into six gorgeous new rooms. The downstairs restaurant was redone in a warm rustic style with historical decor. The Timeless Tavern & Inn, located on South Main Street, provides six rooms on the second floor that embrace a particular theme and provide views that overlook the village or Waterfront Park. Some of the rooms, such as Deja Vu, are for smaller overnight stays while other larger rooms, Swept Away or

Moonlight Glow, have the amenities to serve long-term retreats and enough space for the family. “We really wanted to keep the history of the town alive and provide a space for some of the tourists to stay during the peak seasons,” Lisa Wood said. “This used to be a hotel and we noticed the lake brings a lot of people from out of the area but they didn’t have many options to stay within the village.” The Woods also noted having guests visiting the floors above rather than staying as full-time tenants has increased the business of the bar and restaurant on the lower level. “It brings it back to the old days where a traveler would be looking for that single location where they can eat and sleep,” Tom Wood said. “If they are traveling from out of state they probably wouldn’t be making the trip just for dinner, so they supplement each other nicely.” — Levi Pascher

“We really wanted to keep the history of the town alive...” – Lisa Wood, Timeless Tavern

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– “Sir William Johnson Conferring with the Indians” is the title of this mural by artist Henry E. Schnakenberg, which hangs in the Amsterdam Post Office.

Historical Sites

The region’s rich history is proudly showcased at historic sites that dot the landscape from the river valley to the foothills of the Adirondacks The Mohawk Valley is a natural passageway that connects the Atlantic Ocean with the interior of North America. It was originally inhabited by Native American nations of the Iroquois Confederacy. It was settled by Dutch immigrants in the 17th century, then by Germans and Scots in the 18th century, when it was a frontier of great political, military, and economic importance.

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Old Fort Johnson National Historic Landmark Intersection of Rte. 67 and 5, Fort Johnson  tXXXPMEGPSUKPIOTPOPSH Fort Johnson is the original 1749 limestone house on the north bank of the Mohawk River built by Sir William Johnson. Johnson was considered the largest single landowner and most influential individual in the colonial Mohawk Valley. No other home of a prominent New York citizen of the colonial period has survived so untouched by time. This national historic landmark is owned and operated by the Montgomery County Historical Society, which presents the fort as close to the way it was during Johnson’s lifetime. Most furnishings are contemporary to Johnson’s time, and a number of items are from the Johnson family.

Johnson Hall State Historic Site 139 Hall Avenue, Johnstown  tIUUQQBSLTOZHPWIJTUPSJDTJUFT Johnson Hall was the 1763 Georgian-style estate of Sir William Johnson and Molly Brant, a Mohawk Indian, and their eight children. Following Johnson’s death in 1774, Brant and her children left Johnson Hall, and his eldest son John inherited the property and title of baronet. The revolution would cause this Loyalist family to eventually flee to Canada, and the Johnson Hall property and most of its contents were subsequently sold at auction following the war. Johnson Hall remained a private residence through 1906, when it was acquired by the state of New York and opened to the public as a state historic site. Today, Johnson Hall continues to welcome visitors and interpret the Johnson family through guided tours of the period room settings and of the historic grounds, educational programs and special events. Focus Fulton Montgomery Region, NY

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The Mohawk Valley was a frontier of great political, military, and economic importance.

Fort Klock Rte 5, St. Johnsville  tXXXGPSULMPDLDPN Fort Klock was built by Johannes Klock in 1750. The one-story structure was a fur-trading post and fortified stone house used as a place of refuge by settlers during the Revolutionary War. It is part of a 30 acre complex that includes a colonial Dutch barn, blacksmith shop, and 19th century schoolhouse. It is maintained by Fort Klock Restoration, and is open seasonally as a living museum.

– “Departure of a Packet Boat” is the title of this mural by artist Henry E. Schnakenberg, which hangs in the Amsterdam Post Office.

Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site 129 Schoharie St., Fort Hunter  tIUUQQBSLTOZHPWIJTUPSJDTJUFT Schoharie Crossing is the historic site that formally represents the Erie Canal National Historic Landmark at the confluence of the Mohawk River and the Schoharie Creek. In the vicinity of Fort Hunter, a hamlet on the south bank of the Mohawk River, the three major phases of the Erie Canal’s development are all clearly visible in the presentday landscape. The alignments of the original Clinton’s Ditch (built between 1817 and 1819, and opened in 1820), the mid-19th century improved canal, and the early 20th century New York State Barge Canal. The site’s visitor’s center is situated on the grounds of a former Mohawk village where Fort Hunter and Queen Anne Chapel were constructed in the 18th century. Stone foundations from these structures were unearthed during flooding in 2011, studied by state archaeologists, then covered and paved over for preservation purposes. The site offers educational programming and features a gift shop, while the grounds play host to picnic areas, a boat launch, and a scenic view of historic buildings and the remains of an impressive stone aqueduct. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON MOHAWK VALLEY HISTORICAL SITES VISIT WWW.MOHAWKVALLEYHISTORY.COM 20

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Hurricana was know for the winds that blew over the farm from the Mohawk Valley.

Sanford Stud Farm Route 30 & Tessiero Square, Amsterdam www.sanfordstudfarm.org Nestled between shopping plazas on Route 30 in the Town of Amsterdam is the historic collection of barns that were once part of Hurricana, a horse breeding farm established in the 1870s by Amsterdam carpet mogul Stephen Sanford. What started as a therapeutic hobby for the international businessman led to one of the largest and most recognized thoroughbred breeding facilities in the nation. The purple and gold colors of Sanford Stud Farm, also known as Hurricana for the winds that blew over the farm from the Mohawk Valley below, would grace the Winner’s Circle of the Kentucky Derby with George Smith. Sanford Stud Farm was also the first American stable to win the prestigious English Grand National Steeplechase. The Sanford legacy is immortalized by the Grade II Sanford Stakes at Saratoga Springs, the Hollie Hughes Handicap at Aqueduct, and most recently, an exhibit at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. Focus Fulton Montgomery Region, NY

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Coming Home It is said that home is where the heart is

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In Montgomery and Fulton counties, an area rooted in history, many among us have lived in their hometowns for years. Those who have moved away — primarily the younger generation — have been returning a few short years later, either to be closer to family or start families of their own. Some are attracted to the small-town charm where neighbors know each other on a first-name basis and it is still safe to walk the streets after dark, while others return to take advantage of increasing job opportunities. “Before we came back to this region, we lived in bigger areas,” Tamara Dunlap of Broadalbin said. “We knew we wanted to have a family and while those areas had more of a variety of things to offer, we knew coming back to this area our kids would be able to experience more.” Tamara and her husband Brad Dunlap are both in the medical profession and recently returned to Johnstown to open individual practices — Tamara has a dental office on Jansen Avenue and Brad has a chiropractor’s office on Route 29, Dunlap Chiropractic. Both grew up in Johnstown and graduated from Johnstown High School. Brad’s path took him to Norwich University, where he graduated in 1996. He then went to live in North Carolina with Tamara’s brother, Andy, and to be closer to Tamara while she attended school there. She did her undergraduate work at North Carolina State, and graduate work at the University of North Carolina in 1999, also the year they married. The couple then moved to the Syracuse area in upstate New York where Brad attended New York Chiropractic College. During this time, Tamara worked for Unavera, a dental practice, and then set up her own private practice for a year.

Some are attracted to the small-town charm where neighbors know each other on a first-name basis... In 2002, the couple decided to move to the Saratoga area when Brad worked in Queensbury and Tamara opened a practice in Ballston Spa. It was at that time that their first child was born, which changed their lives and they decided that it was time to really “go home.” Located at the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains and only 40 minutes away from the capital city of Albany, the city of Johnstown has much to offer. Founded in 1760 by Sir William Johnson, a Baronet and officer in the British Army, it is described as a “community of neighbors” rich in history and community spirit. “We had such a great time growing up in Johnstown that when we were looking at places to set up our Please recycle this publication.

practices and for our family to be in, nothing beats it,” Tamara said. “Johnstown has always been an area for the both of us where we just felt safe. You can walk down the street and not worry where you are. It still has that small hometown feel.” Family is the reason why Amsterdam resident and business owner Chuck Torres returned to his hometown city five years ago. “My parents are here. I have aunts and uncles and the rest of my family as well,” Torres said. “My wife has family in Palatine Bridge so we are not that far from them either.” Torres owns Geek Pantology, a computer service and repair shop which opened on Market Street in 2012. He was born and raised in Amsterdam. As a young adult he opened Byte This! Cyber Cafe, the area’s first gourmet coffee house and Internet cafe, in 1999. Three years later, Torres was forced to close his shop due to a changing economic climate and decreasing business.

– Chuck Torres owner of Geek Pantology

After moving to Vermont for a few years, he returned to the capital region for a technology job with the state Legislature. He moved to Amsterdam in 2010 and opened Geek Pantology in 2012. In addition, Torres has immersed himself in the community, becoming a member of the Amsterdam Elks and Rotary clubs. The city of Amsterdam is known as the “Small City with a Big Heart,” located just off of state Thruway Exit 27. It is near several colleges and universities, as well as a short commute to the Capital District. Nestled in the foothills of the Adirondacks, this former mill town is rich in local history. “Amsterdam is a unique city that has so much potential,” said Kelly Quist Demars, another resident who returned to the city approximately five years ago. Focus Fulton Montgomery Region, NY

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“Being away I learned that there is a network of communities and this is the community I want to be a part of,” Demars said. “It just feels like home and where I want to be.” Demars is from Fort Johnson, a village in the neighboring town of Amsterdam, but attended the regional Greater Amsterdam School District and grew up with many of the city children. She left the area during college when she went on a service trip to the St. Francis School in Philadelphia. She ended up staying there four years, three of which were spent teaching at a local parochial school. Demars said she originally moved back to Amsterdam to be closer to her family, while pursuing a master’s degree in education. She worked in the Niskayuna School District for two years but then decided to try a career in government. After working as a director of legislative operations in Schenectady County, Demars was offered a job as a constituent representative in U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko’s office in Amsterdam. “It was a great opportunity to be able to continue on the public service path in my local 24

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hometown,” Demars said. “I was not only home, but I was working in a community that I live in.” Since then, Demars has become a part of the community, reconnecting with old friends and teachers she grew up with and volunteering her time to give back to the city. “Being away I learned that there is a network of communities and this is the community I want to be a part of,” Demars said. “It just feels like home and where I want to be.” — Nicole Antonucci

FULTON MONTGOMERY REGION PROFILE

The region’s economy features agriculture, commercial, retail, industrial, warehousing and distribution, transportation, food manufacturing, and other businesses. POPULATION: Total = 103,884 (2014 estimate) Fulton County = 54,104 City of Gloversville 15,315 City of Johnstown 8,479 Montgomery County = 49,779 City of Amsterdam 18,206 LAND AREA in square miles (2010): 898.51 Fulton County = 495.47 Montgomery County = 403.04 PERSONS PER SQUARE MILE (2010): Fulton County = 112.1 Montgomery County = 124.6 TOTAL NUMBER OF FIRMS (2007): 7,914 MAJOR PRIVATE SECTOR EMPLOYERS (# of employees)

Lexington ARC, Fulton County (1600)

St. Mary’s Healthcare, Amsterdam (1447)

Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home, Gloversville (961) Wal-Mart Distribution Center, Johnstown (750)

Kasson Keller Keymark, Fonda (715)

Target Distribution, Amsterdam (682)

Liberty ARC, Montgomery County (675)

Amsterdam Printing & Litho, Amsterdam (500)

Exel, Johnstown (477)

Taylor Made Group, Gloversville (340)

FAGE USA Dairy Industry, Johnstown (295)

Robison & Smith, Gloversville (288)

Beech-Nut Nutrition Corp., Amsterdam (285)

Frontier, Johnstown/Gloversville (200)

COST OF LIVING Median Housing Prices (2014): Fulton County = $104,500 Montgomery County = $78,475 Median Rental Price (average of three cities’ rates): For a 2 bedroom/1 bath = $720/month SALES TAXES County = 8% (Fulton County and Montgomery County) State Sales Tax = 4% OCCUPATIONS OF RESIDENTS Montgomery Co. Fulton Co. 16+ Years Civilian Employed 21,714 23,639 Management, Business, Science & Arts 30% 28% Service Occupations 18% 20% Sales And Office 23% 25% Natural Resources, Construction & Maintenance 10% 10% Production, Transportation, Material Moving 18% 17% ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES Fulton Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce www.fultonmontgomeryny.org 2 N. Main Street, Gloversville, NY 12078 1166 Riverfront Center, Amsterdam, NY 12010 (518) 725-0641 Fulton County Center for Regional Growth www.fccrg.com 110 Decker Drive, Suite 201, Johnstown, NY 12095 (518) 725-7700 Fulton County Industrial Development Agency ida.fultoncountyny.gov 1 East Montgomery Street, Johnstown, NY 12095 (518) 736-5660 Montgomery County Business Development Center www.mcbdc.org/ 9 Park Street, Fonda, NY 12068 (518) 853-8334

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Health Care

Fulton and Montgomery counties are primarily serviced by two major hospitals: Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home in Gloversville, and St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam. Both entities have expanded in recent years to provide health centers and urgent care facilities.

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Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home is proud to provide care to our community Since 1894, our doors have been open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Each year, we serve thousands of individuals and we strive to keep our community healthy, strong, and vibrant in the face of significant economic challenges and unforeseen emergencies. This record of service is and will always be our most valuable contribution to the community. People rely on us to: t %FMJWFS  IJHIRVBMJUZ IFBMUI DBSF UP UIF DPNNVOJUJFT we serve regardless of ability to pay.

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– Benita Zahn of WNYT News filmed a news story at Nathan Littauer Hospital on Thursday, May 8, 2014, reporting about the groundbreaking spine surgeries Dr. Jian Shen performs on a regular basis at NLH. She even made special note to Littauer’s professional staff in broadcast.

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records system that met federal and state guidelines. t 8F XFMDPNFE B OFX $FSUJmFE /VSTF .JEXJGF  +VMJF Tesi to our Women’s Health Team and we welcomed back Melissa Bown, Adult Nurse Practitioner, to our Primary Care Team. t8FFOEFEUIFZFBSmOBODJBMMZiJOUIFCMBDLwGPSUIFth year in a row despite a difficult state and federal budget environment. t 8F DPNQMFUFE CFBVUJGVM SFOPWBUJPOT UP PVS NBJO lobby, hallways and our medical/surgical/rooms and to our Reflection Garden. Nathan Littauer is critical to our region’s quality of life and strives to keep our community healthy and vibrant. Learn why people call Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home a “Gem in the Adirondacks.” Visit our website today at www.nlh.org and follow us on Facebook. — Cheryl G. McGrattan, Vice President of Marketing, Communications and Community Relations Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home

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Health Care

– SMH View – St. Mary’s Outpatient Pavilion, opening fall 2015 (see paragraph 5 of article)

St. Mary’s Healthcare – Building Better Care Health care is evolving at a rapid pace. The implementation of new treatments and technologies, the need for patient-specific, specialized services and the expectation that safe, quality care can be provided close to home are driving a new look for health care. In this ever-changing environment of health care, St. Mary’s remains steadfast in its commitment to develop highly accessible services, never losing sight of the needs of the poor and vulnerable. St. Mary’s recognizes its need to grow and change in order to meet its commitment to the community.

– Dr. Ronald Marsh demonstrates the use of the da Vinci Robotic surgical system.

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“...St. Mary’s renews its commitment to treat the needs and expectations of today’s patients, while preparing to meet tomorrow’s healthcare challenges.” – Jerri Cortese, Director of Community Relations St. Mary’s is growing a patient-centered care network. They are expanding Primary Care sites into neighborhoods throughout two counties. Specialty care practices are developing that meet specific patient needs – areas such as Gastroenterology, Rheumatology, Obstetrics, Urology and Cancer Medicine. St. Mary’s is expanding the ability to provide new treatments. An advanced robotic guidance system enables Dr. Jian Shen to perform the safest, most accurate, minimally invasive back surgery. The da Vinci robotic system used to perform surgery by Dr. Ronald Marsh and Dr. Ryan Walker at St. Mary’s Hospital are only two examples of critical interventions never before available. St. Mary’s is building systems of coordinated care. The new St. Mary’s Outpatient Pavilion, designed to enable patients to be cared for at one, accessible, state-of-the-art site, will be home to the Urgent Care Center, Comprehensive Medical Imaging, Lab services, Outpatient Teaching and Pre-Admission Testing as well as an expanded Cancer Medicine Center. Cancer Medicine will extend its current provision of medical oncology and infusion services to include radiation oncology thereby providing a continuum of critical services delivered in one location. St. Mary’s is Building Better Care with excellence and compassion. Shaping a vision for healthcare

involves a continual review of current and future health care trends, demographics, projections and anticipated community needs, the result being the development of new ways to deliver safe, affordable and quality-driven care. With each of these changes, St. Mary’s renews its commitment to treat the needs and expectations of today’s patients, while preparing to meet tomorrow’s health care challenges. — Jerri Cortese, Director of Community Relations St. Mary’s Healthcare

– Dr. Jian Shen discusses use of the Renaissance robot in minimally invasive spine surgery.

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Seasonal Fun!

With 44 lakes and plenty of campgrounds in Fulton County, and the Mohawk River in Montgomery County, you are bound to have some fun outdoors There are 44 lakes in Fulton County, and the biggest and most heavily frequented is the Great Sacandaga Lake. This tremendous body of water stretches 29 miles through two counties and laps ashore in five towns. From ice-fishing contests to an end-of-summer Ring of Fire celebration, this man-made reservoir provides opportunities for lake dwellers, their families and friends, in winter and summer. Let’s start with summer. 30

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This man-made reservoir provides opportunities for lake dwellers, their families and friends, in the winter and summer.

The Northampton Beach State Campground Houseman Street, Northville, opens its grounds to the public May 15. With a lake-front view, visitors are welcome to pitch a tent or camper for $22 a night. According to the Department of Environmental Conservation, the campground offers a Junior Naturalist program, a nature-based program that encourages children to explore the surrounding environment; a large craft boat launch; a natural sand beach with a guarded swimming area from mid-June to Labor Day; rowboat, canoe and kayak rentals on the premises; and a large picnic area with pavilion. For more information visit: www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor Sunset Bay Vacation Resort RV Park & Marina, 353 Paradise Point Road, Mayfield, has amenities such as: private beach, boat docking, live bands, playgrounds, activities and more. For further information visit: www.sunsetbayny.com. Adirondack Lakefront Retreat The Retreat is comprised of four rental units that include a two-level house and two seasonal wood cabins that can accommodate up to 32 adults and children. There is 141 feet of great sand and lake frontage for endless fun and outdoor relaxation. Accommodates families and large groups. 1-866-NY-LAKES www.adirondackretreat.com

If your ideal lake-side vacation does not involve the woods, there are a multitude of accommodations to choose from. Here are just a few. The Timeless Tavern Restaurant & Inn Located on Main Street, Northville, this cozy dining establishment is in the heart of the village. The tavern doubles as an inn for folks on the go. The establishment is minutes from the lake, and in walking distance of local shops and other eateries. The Orendaga on Northville Lake A unique inn and ceramic studio with distinctive cabins and suites. The property is open year round for guests to enjoy both the beauty of an Adirondack Summer as well as the crisp, clear days of a winter wonderland. Private beach, swimming dock, kayaks and rowboats, and games are available to those staying in the main house as well as the cabins and suites. The Orendaga also offers workshops and classes in all NFEJVNT  tXXXPSFOEBHBDPN

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Take a day trip to the lake, or stay a week or two with the family. Either way, the lake is a great place to let loose and have some fun. The Great Sacandaga Lake shares its waters with kayaks, canoes, pontoons and speed boats. There are beaches where folks can swim or lay out and soak up the sun.

Boat Launches Suppose you are looking to take your vessel for a ride on Sacandaga waters. The lake offers four state boat launches for public use. For more information visit: www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor Edinburg Located in Saratoga County on Edinburg-Conklingville Road, five miles north of the hamlet of Edinburg adjacent to the Saratoga County park. There is a hard surface launching ramp, and parking for 44 cars and trailers. Broadalbin Located three miles north east of the village of Broadalbin, off of Route 110. This boat launch provides a hard surface ramp, and includes parking for 70 cars and trailers. Northville Located on Route 30 in Northville, it includes a hard surface ramp and parking for 60 cars and trailers. Northampton Beach Located at the Northampton Campground on Houseman Road, this launch provides a hard surface ramp and parking for 100 cars and trailers.

Food & Drink Between the five towns and two counties, the lake offers a plethora of dining opportunities. Wine and Roses Restaurant in the Village of Broadalbin offers specialties from full-course meals to a great selection of Short Plates, their food is made from fresh ingredients with an emphasis on flavor. Most of their menu items are scratch made…..right down to the ketchup! Enjoy your meal in the newly decorated dining room, or call for dinners to go and we’ll bring them to your car at the curb side parking area. Owners Jim and Shelley Rose also DBUFSPGGTJUF  '00%tXXXXJOFBOESPTFTSFTUBVSBOUDPN The Sport Island Pub On the lake in Northampton, it offers both dine-in and takeout services. The pub is a casual and friendly atmosphere and features entertainment, a banquet room for up to 100 people, a full bar, and outdoor seating positioned right across from the lake. For more information visit: www.sportislandpub.com 32

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To vacationers and residents alike, the community bonfire is a farewell gesture and a way to say “until next time” to all their lake friends. Recreation There are plenty of dry activities lake dwellers can participate in. The lake lends itself to several golf, hiking and other outdoor opportunities.

Allwater Guide Service is a quality guide service committed to providing its clients with an affordable, educational and fun outdoor experience on the Great Sacandaga Lake and all waters in Fulton and Montgomery Counties. Captain Stephen George is a NYSDEC-licensed wilderness guide who specializes in fly fishing for trout on streams, lakes and ponds. No matter your skill level, equipment can be provided to make the trip enjoyable and successful.  tXXXBMMXBUFSHVJEFOZDPN

At the Northampton State Campground in Mayfield, you can rent rowboats, kayaks and canoes and there is a Junior Naturalist program that encourages children to explore the surrounding environment.  tXXXEFDOZHPWPVUEPPS The Northville Lake Placid Trail This trail is 133 miles long, and is utilized by advanced hikers. The trail head is located on Main Street in the village, and the trail also has a starting point at the Trailhead Lodge in the town of Benson. For more information visit: www.nptrail.org/Home.php For those who fancy a quiet morning on still water with a fishing pole in hand, there are several bait shops around the lake. Jim’s Bait Shop, Mayfield, (518) 661-5724, is open seven days a week, and sells all types of lure. Fuel-N-Food, also in Mayfield, is a gas station, deli, convenience store and tackle shop. For more information visit: www.fuelnfood.com At the end of the summer season, on Labor Day weekend, the Ring of Fire tradition takes place. At dusk, bonfires light up the lake from the village of Northville to the town of Day as the Sacandaga community sits back and enjoys the show. To vacationers and residents alike, the community bonfire is a farewell gesture and a way to say “until next time” to all their lake friends.

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Winter Activities In the winter, the Sacandaga becomes an icecovered playground for those who enjoy seasonal activities. The lake transforms into an arena for ice fishing, snowmobiling, ice skating, snowshoeing and skiing. Two of the largest ice-fishing contests of the season are scheduled in January — the seventh annual Walleye Challenge Ice Fishing Tournament and the Great Sacandaga Lake Fisheries Federation winter fishing tournament. These events draw thousands of participants, and 54 percent of the competitors come from out of town.

The Mohawk River The Mohawk River flows through the city, villages and towns that make up Montgomery County and provides waterfront opportunities for tourists to enjoy and a pathway for traveling boaters. The river’s canal is open from May to late November. There are a number of marinas and boat launches in the county, including the St. Johnsville Municipal Marina, Canajoharie Pavilion Landing, Schoharie Crossing, Amsterdam’s South Side boat launch, and Riverlink Park in the city of Amsterdam. The Greater Amsterdam Riverlink Park plays host to an elevated walkway that links downtown Amsterdam to a riverside plaza — not to mention its breathtaking views. The Riverlink Park includes an open-air stage, children’s playground, visitor’s center, gardens and 600 feet of boat docking. Free concerts are held during July and August. On-site laundry, shower facilities, and power hookups are a few of the amenities offered here. Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site marks the confluence of the Mohawk River and the Schoharie Creek; there are remnants of the original Erie Canal and the enlarged Erie Canal, stemming from the early 19th century, with impressive stone aqueduct remains. Facebook: Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site and http://parks.ny.gov/historic-sites/27/details.aspx The village of St. Johnsville maintains a beautiful municipal park and marina. River travelers can stop at the boat launch, fill up on fuel, have a picnic, and be treated to a summer’s evening concert. If you dock, camping is nearby, along with other lodging. www.stjohnsville.com — Caroline Murray To learn more about these seasonal activities and other information: Fulton County www.44lakes.com or the Fulton County Visitors Center at routes 29 and 30 in Vail Mills/Broadalbin Montgomery County – www.visitmontgomerycountyny.com or the Montgomery County Visitors Center in the Chamber’s office at Amsterdam’s Riverfront Center Mall 34

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SPORTS The Amsterdam Mohawks have rapidly become one of the nation’s most successful and historic summer collegiate baseball teams. Regularly packing historic Shuttleworth Park from early June to mid-August each summer, the Mohawks have dominated play in the region since moving to Amsterdam in 2003 by bringing in top collegiate prospects from schools like the University of Kentucky, Florida State, Auburn and Wake Forest. The Mohawks won New York Collegiate Baseball League championships in 2003, 2004, 2009 and 2010 before helping to form the new Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League, where in 2014 they claimed their third consecutive title and finished the summer ranked in the top five nationally for the second time in three years. More than 50 former Amsterdam Mohawks have been drafted by Major League Baseball teams, including current Philadelphia Phillies infielder Cord Phelps and Minnesota Twins pitcher Logan Darnell, with several players from recent teams ranked among the top prospects in their organizations. Games at Shuttleworth Park provide a rollicking, family-friendly atmosphere with games and contests for fans between almost every inning, and several postgame fireworks shows during the season that have drawn as many as 5,000 fans to the ballpark. Amsterdam Mohawks, Shuttleworth Park, 65 Crescent Avenue at $MJ[CF"WFOVF "NTUFSEBNt   www.amsterdammohawks.com

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“High Speed” Recreation Royal Mountain Ski Area and Motocross 3PVUF $BSPHB-BLF  tXXXSPZBMNPVOUBJODPN Located at the southern end of the Adirondack Park, in winter Royal Mountain has 13 trails, ranging from easy to very difficult, and three chairlifts. When the ski season ends, Royal Mountain opens for its summer season with Monster Energy Drink Motocross and Wednesday Night Supercross with hundreds of the fastest riders in the northeast. They also host a motorcycle Hill Climb which is one of the largest in the northeast. Caroga Creek Raceway 4UBUF)JHIXBZ &QISBUBI  tXXXDBSPHBDSFFLSBDFXBZDPN Glen Ridge Speedway .BSZT-BOF 'VMUPOWJMMF  tXXXHMFOSJEHFNPUPSTQPSUTQBSLOFU

Golf Rolling Hills Country Club 2258 Route 5, Fort Johnson (518) 829-7817 www.golfrollinghills.cc The fundamentals of golf may not vary, but the way you experience the game certainly can. William H. Tucker designed these 18 holes of golf, five miles west of Amsterdam. Once a private fraternity, Rolling Hills is open to public play and membership. Aside from the serene views of the summer’s Mohawk River and picturesque upstate New York landscape, the course presents golf enthusiasts with a relaxed pace of play, superb course conditions and tee times at your convenience.

Holland Meadows Golf Course 1503 Route 29, Gloversville (518) 883-3318 www.hollandmeadowsgolfcourse.com Holland Meadows Golf Course is an 18-hole par 3 executive course with five par 4. The longest hole measures 405 yards and the shortest spans 100 yards. The signature hole is number 15, a 285 yard par 4 that requires a tee shot over water and dog-legs right. Water comes into play on six holes in the form of four ponds and a stream. This is a fun course for all golfers. It has a variety of fairways and fast, rolling greens. Open year round with four indoor golf simulators, pro shop and driving range.

Hales Mills Country Club, Inc. 146 Steele Road, Johnstown (518) 736-4622 www.halesmillscountryclub.com An 18-hole golf course that is open to the public. All-grass driving range, carts, extensive pro shop and full service restaurant with bar. Banquet facility.

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Manufacturing is an important component of the economy in Fulton and Montgomery counties

Known to be rich in resources for business and industry, the region offers unique opportunities for manufacturing, warehousing and distribution operations, according to the Fulton County Center for Regional Growth. Fulton County, in particular, is home to manufacturing and/or distributing operations for companies such as Townsend Leather, which produces custom leather products for markets all around the world. Townsend Leather is a family business founded in 1969 by the Kucel family in Johnstown. Today, the company is in its third generation of leadership and continues to operate with 150 employees. What many might not know is that this is not a typical leather plant. Townsend produces custom products for leading

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aerospace and hospitality firms all over the world, mixing modern technology and the greatest quality raw materials with time-tested artisan leather manufacturing processes. “Many in leather manufacturing will not touch the small, custom volumes we produce,” President Jared Eckler said. “We do not benefit from large fleet commercial aviation or automotive upholstery leather. Each batch is made to order exactly to the customer’s specifications, needs and wants and will go into a single residence, private or business jet, and/or in some of the most extravagant hotels and casinos around the world. We are featured on many high-profile head-of-state aircraft and always work with a high level of privacy and exclusivity with each client.” The company gets most of its leather from European countries. Once the tanned hides arrive at the plant, they are dyed and finished. All hides are used to the fullest; even the scraps are recycled into small leather goods. Townsend Leather can be found anywhere in the world — from Las Vegas casinos to places in Asia and Abu Dhabi, on airplanes and handbags. In the past year, Townsend developed a partnership with Wolverine and New Balance, putting the company’s work on display in local shoe stores and making it more accessible to more than the rich and elite.

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All hides are used to the fullest; even the scraps are recycled into small leather goods.

“Manufacturing is the backbone of the economy... The more we have of that in our area, the better we will be economically.” – Lawrence Jordan, Co-Founder of Power and Composite Technologies

Montgomery County is also host to a number of international companies such as Power and Composite Technologies in Amsterdam, which specializes in power generation products. The company was co-founded in 1994 by Lawrence Jordan and Jerry Meehan, who left their jobs at General Electric to make components for the equipment that GE produced. “We were motivated to get into a manufacturing business of our own and when we saw the opportunity, we took it,” Jordan said. “Manufacturing is the backbone of the economy. When you are manufacturing you are taking raw materials, adding value and turning it into a product that can be sold. The more we have of that in our area, the better we will be economically.” Twenty years after opening in Amsterdam, the company has gone international with manufacturing

plants in China and Hungary and business all over the world. Power and Composite’s focus is to build composite components that go into power generators that utility companies such as National Grid use to supply power to the nation’s energy grid. A composite is made of two more materials. In this case, fiberglass or polyester resins. “If you can imagine, an electric generator has a lot of composite parts in it. They have to be electrically insulating, strong and they have to be non-magnetic,” Jordan said. In addition to power generators, the Amsterdam operation engineers composites for medical products such imaging and surgical table systems and fracking equipment for the oil and gas industry. — Nicole Antonucci

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Other manufacturers located in Montgomery and Fulton Counties Keymark Corporation 1188 Cayadutta St., Fonda www.keymarkcorp.com Keymark Corporation has been providing aluminum extrusion to an array of U.S. industries for more than 45 years. The company was established in Fonda by William Keller Sr. and Austin Kasson as a distributor of energy home improvement products. The company manufactures custom and stock extrusions/profiles for the automotive, building and construction (curtain wall, commercial windows and storefront), consumer durables, distribution, electrical, machinery and equipment, and transportation markets.

Electro-Metrics 231 Enterprise Road, Johnstown www.electro-metrics.com Electro-Metrics has a proud history of technical innovation and manufacturing excellence since its founding in 1963. The company is a leading designer, producer and integrator of antennas, sensors and systems for broadband RF communications and testing. Electro-Metrics’ primary markets involve security applications relating to wireless voice and data communications, technical security countermeasures and electromagnetic interference/ compatibility characterization and testing. ElectroMetrics manufactures its own products at its modern manufacturing plant in Johnstown. Focus Fulton Montgomery Region, NY

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FAGE USA Dairy Industry, Inc. 1 Opportunity Drive, Johnstown Industrial Park, Johnstown. www.fageusa.com FAGE is an international dairy company that manufactures, distributes and sells a wide range of dairy products, including yogurt, dairy desserts, milk, cream and cheese. The company started in Greece in 1926 with the first dairy shop in Athens established by the family of Athanassios Filippou, the grandfather of FAGE’s current chief executive officer and chairman of the board. In April 2008, FAGE opened its plant in Johnstown, which is the largest of the FAGE facilities in terms of production and manufactures yogurt products for the U.S. market and the rest of the Americas. FAGE products are distributed to approximately 280 supermarket chains, with approximately 75,000 retail outlets in more than 40 countries, primarily in the United States and throughout Europe. They are also sold to bakeries, confectioneries, dairy stores and other convenience stores. Gehring-Tricot Corp. -JPO"WF 4U+PIOTWJMMFtXXXHFISJOHUSJDPUDPN Gehring-Tricot Corp. designs and manufactures a broad array of knit and woven fabrics for a diverse range of markets such as medical, sports, safety, aerospace, apparel and military products. It was founded as Gehring Textiles Inc. in 1946 and in 1952 Gehring established the Militex Division to support soldiers, sailors and airmen overseas. Gehring built Helmont Mills, a warp knit plant in St. Johnsville, and developed a major dyeing and finishing facility in Dolgeville, Herkimer County. It has since expanded with other plants throughout New York and Massachusetts. Beech-Nut Nutrition Corp. One Nutritious Place, Amsterdam www.beechnut.com Beech-Nut Nutrition Corp. is a baby food company that started in Canajoharie in Montgomery County in 1931. The company’s mission is to provide honest, real, great-tasting food that’s closest to homemade as possible. Pata Negra 20 Harrison St., Gloversville www.imperialchorizo.com Pata Negra, an American company with a manufacturing facility in Gloversville, makes all sorts of Spanish style cured meats. It has been involved in every aspect of the food industry for the past 25 years through its parent company in Spain. The company also delivers its products worldwide.

ATTRACTIONS Eagle Mills Cider Co. and Family Fun Center 383 Route 138, Broadalbin  tXXXFBHMFNJMMTGVODPN An antique cider mill anchors this outdoor family recreation attraction and family fun park. Ice cream, cider doughnuts and other sweets and pastries are available in the bake shop. Operations are highlighted with a pair of back-to-back, weekend-long craft fairs in the summer and autumn. Crystal Grove Diamond Mine & Campground 161 County Highway 114, St. Johnsville  tXXXDSZTUBMHSPWFDPN Their spacious, wooded campground is right next to their own “Herkimer Diamond” mines. A natural campground setting with modern conveniences. Spend the day collecting beautiful “Herkimer Diamonds” and then stroll across the footbridge back to your campsite for a leisurely dinner. Whether you are a tenter, an RVer, or would prefer to stay in a comfortable cabin, we have a space for you. Or just come for the day to visit their three collecting areas. High Rollers Fun Center 4313 Route 30, Amsterdam  tXXXIJHISPMMFSTGVODPN Rollerskating rink with batting cages and go-karts.

Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs 136 Shrine Road, Auriesville  tXXXNBSUZSTISJOFPSH A coliseum, chapels, gardens and museums grace 400 acres where Saint Kateri Tekakwetha was born. Landis Arboretum 174 Lape Road, Esperance  tXXXMBOEJTBSCPSFUVNPSH The large public garden overlooks the Schoharie Valley and features miles of hiking trails which offer excellent opportunities for viewing wildlife. Many classes and concerts are offered. The Canalway Water Trail/Mohawk River is geared toward small boaters along the 524 mile New York State Canal System, the trail contains access points (launches and landings), campsites and day use sites. It is designed for both the day user looking to spend a few hours on the canal and the long distance traveler who wants to traverse the entire length. www.canals.ny.gov

The Fonda Fair is annually sponsored by the non-profit Montgomery County Agriculture Society the week before Labor Day. Carnival rides, Nashville country music acts, concessions, rodeos, agriculture shows, demolition derbies and tractor-trailer convoys are some of the highlights of the week long event. www.fondafair.com

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EDUCATION

– HFM Boces Environmental Construction teacher Craig Newkirk (center) stands with heavy equipment operations students Kyle Hayes, Mitch Zemken, Devin Pierce, and David Foster

Fulton and Montgomery counties are changing the face of education Imagine students being given the opportunity to receive both a diploma and an associate’s degree by the end of their high school career. Picture teenagers directly out of high school making $60,000 annually at one of the largest and most innovative companies in upstate New York. Or students entering a four-year college with enough credits to graduate early, and a clear-cut vision of their future. Now, imagine a program that allows students to accomplish this at no charge. Hard to envision, right? Educators in Fulton and Montgomery counties don’t just imagine these opportunities, they make them real. Last year, HamiltonFulton-Montgomery Board of Cooperative Education Services won a grant to start the Pathways Through Technology Program (PTECH) — an accelerated high school program designed for incoming freshmen 42

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who want to graduate with an associate’s degree in a technology-based field. In partnership with Fulton-Montgomery Community College (FMCC), students can earn their high school diploma, Regents diploma, and an associate’s degree in a period of four to six years — at no additional cost. The degrees fall within four career strands, including information technology, business administration and management, health care, and advanced manufacturing. “Right now we are working on a clean energy strand through New York State Energy Research and Development Authority. So a fifth strand will be offered to the next group,” HFM BOCES District Superintendent Patrick Michel said. “It is big.” Michel, along with PTECH Principal Michael Dardaris, spearheaded the local PTECH program. Michel could not pinpoint which strand is the most popular simply because the PTECH program is in its first

– Shelby Wilcox, Danielle Pliskin, and Alicia McCloskey study video production with HFM BOCES Digital Multimedia instructor Phil Schuyler

year. He said there are close to 50 ninth grade students currently in their spring semester; each will earn six credits by the end of the semester. Michel said PTECH students are engaged in project-based learning, work in a paper-less environment, meet face-to-face with local business mentors, and are adjusting to a college-like culture. PTECH has partnered with local businesses such as the Fulton Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce, NBT Bank, St. Mary’s Healthcare, Benjamin Moore & Co. and Beech-Nut Nutrition Corp., to create a curriculum for the four career clusters. Part of the curriculum encourages students to interact with local business; three already have internships lined up for the summer. In essence, this is no regular high school program. In many ways Michel believes PTECH, and other services offered at BOCES, are changing the face of education in Fulton and Montgomery counties. “I see

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a behavioral culture at the PTECH and at the BOCES that I don’t see in regular mainstream high school,” Michel said. “I see a level of seriousness at both the programs that I don’t see at the high school and a big part of that is because kids choose to come here.” The program appeals to a range of students who are either qualified for college but cannot afford tuition, students not apt to receive an academic scholarship, or students seeking a career directly out of high school. A majority of students enrolled in the program are first-generation collegiates. “The point of the PTECH program was to allow students whose families who never had a college graduate, have a college graduate,” Michel said. When an advisory board consisting of academics and students built the PTECH program, they had the region’s needs in mind. Many of the strands pertain to growing service, technology or health care industries. The hope is that upon graduation, students will choose

– The grand opening and ribbon cutting at the new PTECH School in Johnstown

to stay and work in one of the booming fields the area has to offer. “Advanced manufacturing being one of them,” Michel said. “There is also a medical strand kids can go through. The other is [Information Technology] they can go through, and business administration they can go through. So students at PTECH and BOCES can follow those strands through.” Dustin Swanger, president of FMCC, said the college has tuition agreements with students through the PTECH program and other BOCES services. Swanger said there are a multitude of benefits for children who travel on an alternative route to higher education. “As they continue through high school they will take more and more credits after four years, they come on to the campus, and in a year or two complete their program free of charge because the PTECH program pays for it,” Swanger said. He said PTECH is unique in that it garners feedback from local businesses, and uses that information to create a curriculum. “First of all, having businesses involved with our education helps make Focus Fulton Montgomery Region, NY

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“I think that we really established a niche for the college that is two things and that is technology programs and the arts,” Swanger said.

– Dustin Swanger, President of FMCC

sure that our curriculum is current,” Swanger said. “Secondly, for students, it is often an entree into that work environment.” Swanger said employers may look to hire PTECH students as interns, and may hire them full time after graduation. Even if they do not, Swanger said, gaining hands-on experience in an industry students are working toward is invaluable. PTECH isn’t the only program available that will help students reach their dreams. Jay DeTraglia, Career and Technical Education director, recently created the Engineering Technology program. This program allows high school students to receive an associate’s degree in electrical technology in three years, two years at HFM BOCES and one year at FMCC. Again, students will receive these credits for free. If they decide to transfer to a college outside of FMCC, those credits will be available for a reduced cost. DeTraglia said the courses are taught by a combination of FM professors and HFM instructors; classes are held on both campuses. With an electrical technology degree, he said students can move on to obtain a career as an engineering technician, clean room technician, lab assistant, or service technician. Salaries range from $39,000 to $50,000 a year. DeTraglia said BOCES also has articulation agreements with 45 institutions in regard to 10 other programs the facility offers. Programs such as automotive technology, culinary arts or digital multimedia. “So they would earn X amount of credits based on each agreement, at no tuition cost, so they have advanced standing when they matriculate,” DeTraglia said.

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Michel and DeTraglia believe students participating in these programs are not only gaining necessary skills to secure a well-paying job in a short amount of time, but they are also gaining the social tools needed to survive on a college campus. Michel said HFM BOCES is the only BOCES located on a community college campus. He said PTECH and BOCES students are often on campus, and are learning how to adjust to a college atmosphere. “Students out of the gate are treated like adults. They are college students, they even have their IDs already,” Michel said. “The expectation is that you are in an adult program, so act like an adult. For the most part they do.” Of course, Fulton-Montgomery Community College offers more traditional pathways for students not in an accelerated program. Swanger said students who enroll can receive a degree in nursing, business accounting, fine arts, human services, to name a few. “I think that we really established a niche for the college that is two things and that is technology programs and the arts,” Swanger said. FMCC has a strong graphic arts and multimedia arts programs as well as a thriving multimedia program. On the technology side, the college offers advanced manufacturing, computer science, computer information and networking. “We really focus a lot on technology for the future of the area,” Swanger said. As for the future of the college, he said the institution is working toward building a Global Village on a piece of property across from the main campus. Swanger said the point of the village is to create a college town that includes more student housing, senior apartments, restaurants and shops. Each building would reflect a culture of a different continent or country. “I would liken it to an Epcot — certainly a lot smaller and fewer rides,” Swanger said, as he laughed. “We are targeting right now to open the Global Village in the fall of 2017.” — Caroline Murray

– A rendering of the proposed Global Village near FMCC

MUSEUMS

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The Arkell Museum 5 Erie Boulevard, Canajoharie  tXXXBSLFMMNVTFVNPSH The Arkell Museum showcases a world-class collection of American paintings purchased by founder Bartlett Arkell for the people of Canajoharie. It includes 21 works by Winslow Homer, and significant paintings by many distinguished artists, including George Inness, William M. Chase, Childe Hassam, Mary Cassatt, Georgia O’Keeffe, Robert Henri, and other members of The Eight. Permanent and changing exhibitions also feature selections from the museum’s Mohawk Valley history collection, as well as early 20th century advertising material for Beech-Nut, which was founded by Arkell in 1928.

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Morelli Art Museum and Design Studio 100 Church Street, Amsterdam (518) 782-4671 www.morelliart.com Tours, meetings or special events by appointment. Fine Arts museum, Art/Architectural design studio, Educational Center - National Art/Education programs, American Mass Media seminars, rental of museum spaces for public and private events.

Fulton County Museum 237 Kingsboro Ave., Gloversville (518) 725-2203 www.fultoncountyhistoricalsociety.com/ The Fulton County Museum hosts exhibits and events to showcase the county’s rich history in Native American and colonial life, and its roots in agriculture, industry, and leather making. Glove Theatre Museum 42 North Main Street, Gloversville (518) 773-8255 www.glovetheatre.org The Glove Theatre Museum was established February 14, 2003 with a grant from the Holcomb Family Foundation. It took a group of volunteers more than a year to accumulate the clippings, photos, and memorabilia of the years gone by honoring the Theatre and the motion picture industry. The Glove Theatre Museum is open Monday evenings from 7pm to 9pm the museum is open with the curator present for discussion and guiding. Special tours by appointment.

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Caroga Historical Museum 145 London Bridge Road, Caroga Lake (518) 835-4400 www.carogamuseum.com The Caroga Museum, in New York State’s Adirondack Park, is comprised of a charming old farm house, an exhibit barn, a general store, a cobbler’s shop, an ice house, and the most recent addition, Sherman’s Park Arcade. Johnstown School Museum 501 Glebe St., Johnstown (518) 762-7646 www.johnstownschools.org The Greater Johnstown School District’s museum at Knox Field showcases photographs, scrapbooks, newspaper articles, uniforms, trophies, awards, historical documents, school furnishings, nostalgic period items, artwork, posters, maps, school newspapers, yearbooks and more. Wildlife Sports & Educational Museum 3747 Route 30, Vail Mills (518) 883-4933 www.wildlifesportsmuseum.com The museum houses a taxidermy collection of birds, fish, deer and bears, as well as tools and implements used to hunt game and fish from ancient times to present day. An art gallery and gift shop are available.

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Several businesses across the Fulton Montgomery region have found the nutritional and social value of providing produce and meats to their customers The Mohawk Harvest Cooperative Market, a community owned market located on North Main Street in Gloversville, provides an array of local meat, dairy, produce, eggs and artisan products for customers to enjoy within the confines of their own kitchen or grab as a healthy lunch during the busy work schedule. “The food here is truly close to the heart,” manager Chris Curro said. “We buy into the community and the community buys into us.” Curro said Mohawk Harvest’s mission has been to support local farmers and producers since it was incorporated as an entity on April 1, 2009. The market was established when a group of community-minded individuals decided the public needed a local food store. Since that time it has grown from a small-scale natural food market to expanding its services and offering farm fresh meals at its quaint cafe. Whether it is selling meat from the grass-fed farms of Fort Plain or supplying fresh produce grown within the two county region, Curro said the cooperative market

has embodied the meaning of community nutrition. “We are doing the best we can for our customers because our farmers are doing the best they can for themselves,” he said. “We can tell you where everything comes from because that’s important to us and it’s important to the community.” The sauce makers, ice cream producers and maple farmers across the region also have a place within the aisles and menu of the Mohawk Harvest Cooperative Market. In fact, the Co-op has made it a point to show customers the distance each of the local items has traveled from the farm. “We build relationships with our producers and we try to translate that relationship to the customers,” Curro said. “The relationship we build with the meat farmers, produce farmers and dairy farmers is built on trust. We want people to be able to trust what they are putting in their bodies and what they are putting in their children’s bodies.” He said when the customers buy locally- harvested food it becomes “slow money” Focus Fulton Montgomery Region, NY

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“The food here is truly close to the heart,” manager Chris Curro said. “We buy into the community and the community buys into us.”

– Mohawk Harvest employee Gianna DeLilli restocks fresh fruit

and allows it to grow. He said this stimulus effect is accomplished because the money is then returned to support the wages, taxes and the material well being of the community. The co-owner and chef of the Timeless Tavern in 48

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Northville, Lisa Wood, said she regularly uses produce and meat distributed from the local farms. “You know what you’re getting and also it just tastes better,” Wood said. “In the food and restaurant business nothing is more important.” She said the restaurant utilizes its own herb garden in the back of the property for the freshest taste possible. Wood also noted with more people developing food allergies it is a safer business practice for the tavern to know what is in the food they are serving. “The difference in taste between anything farm raised and those mass distributed isn’t even comparable,” Wood said. Another restaurant located in Fort Plain has found

– Linda Hinkle shops for fresh produce at Mohawk Harvest Cooperative Market

– Shannon Dygert of Dygert Farms Creamery in Palatine Bridge delivers milk to Mohawk Harvest Cooperative Market

– Dome49 owner Richard Brown

“I enjoy providing the freshest ingredients on my menu and it’s also supporting our local farmers,” he said. “The ability to hand-select the items you will be preparing for a meal makes a world of difference.” – Chef Richard Brown, Dome 49 the benefits of buying and serving local produce. The chef and owner of Dome 49, Richard Brown, said he will regularly visit the local farmers markets to pick up fresh vegetables. He also said he may arrive at the market with a particular dish in mind but seasonal availability will inspire an alternative culinary creation. “I enjoy providing the freshest ingredients on my menu and it’s also supporting our local farmers,” he said. “The ability to hand-select the items you will be

preparing for a meal makes a world of difference.” Saltsman’s Hotel, a 200-year old restaurant in Ephratah serves unique seasonal specialties such as milkweed and elderberry pie, sources almost all of their food locally. — Levi Pascher

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Farmers Markets The local agriculture industry is capitalizing on farm-to-table economics. The bounty is showcased at numerous weekly farmers markets. Produce, honey, wine, meats, cheeses, and more are cultivated right here in the Mohawk Valley. The Fulton-Montgomery Farmers Market Association sponsors three farmers markets in the counties. They are held at the St. Mary’s Hospital Memorial Campus on Route 30 in the town of Amsterdam on Wednesday, at the Elm Street Pavilion in Gloversville on Saturday, and at the Johnstown Park on Main Street on Tuesday. For more information, log on to www.fultonmontgomeryfarmesmarket.org The Amsterdam Farmers Market The Amsterdam Farmers Market started in 2014 and is held in the parking lot at 100 Church Street in Amsterdam on Saturdays from mid-May through September. For more information call (518) 843-5151 The Montgomery County Soil and Water Conservation District hosts multiple year-round markets around the county that promise “A Taste of the Mohawk Valley.” For additional information visit: www.montgomerycountyny-swcd.com Northville Farmers Market, held in the Waterfront Park (off of Main Street) in the village of Northville has markets Tuesdays and Fridays from 2 - 5pm from July through September and a winter market in December. Call (518) 863-4211 for more information.

Agriculture and Agritourism Agriculture is the biggest industry in Fulton and Montgomery counties, which boast resources of rich soil and expansive, undeveloped space. Rogers Family Orchards Inc. 3PVUF +PIOTUPXOt   www.facebook.com/RogersFamilyOrchard This family-owned and operated apple orchard offers you-pick and ready-picked apples, and other ready-picked fruits. The country store offers locally made and locally grown products. Peaceful Valley Maple Farms -B(SBOHF3PBE +PIOTUPXOt   Maple-syrup production with an on-site retail store that carries maple products, locally produced foodstuffs, and kitchenware. Serves all-you-can-eat pancake breakfasts mid-January through Mother’s Day, and mid-September through mid-December. Pavlus Orchards )JDLPSZ)JMM3PBE 'PSU1MBJOt   The orchard features 13 varieties of apples. Cider doughnuts and pies are available on the weekends. Timberlane Blueberry Farm .VTTFZ3PBE $BSPHB-BLFt  t www.facebook.com/TimberlaneBlueberryFarm Ready-pick and you-pick fruit and fruit products, breakfast and tea gift baskets. Arnold’s Feed & Grain Service, Inc. 4XBSU)JMM3PBE "NTUFSEBNt   www.facebook.com/pages/ Arnolds-Feed-Grain-Service/440387350386

Hummingbird Hills Winery #VSUPOWJMMF3PBE 'VMUPOWJMMFt   www.hummingbirdhillswinery.com Small family-owned winery, with a love for country living and good wine. Their unique wine is produced from their own grapes grown in their vineyards in Montgomery County. Rock Creek Farm 3PVUF 'PSU1MBJOt   www.localharvest.org/rock-creek-farm-M39949 A small organic farm that cultivates beef cattle, turkeys and chickens, and offers eggs, vegetables, seeds and grains. Glenbrook Farms 142 Brooks Road, Fultonville  tXXXHMFOCSPPLQMBOUTDPN Nursery that grows 1,500 varieties of hostas and companion plants. Canary Dairy 3PVUF 4U+PIOTWJMMFt   A dairy farm of 60 milking cows and 50 replacement calves and heifers that sells raw milk to manufacturers who process the milk for their products. Tours by appointment.

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Restaurant Briefs L’Ultimo #SJEHF4USFFU "NTUFSEBNt   https://sites.google.com/site/lultimopastaria/ Born and raised on the South Side of Amsterdam, the Parillo family has been serving Italian cuisine to the community and the surrounding area since 1973. Working along their mother and father, brothers and sisters, husbands and wives, they have strived to provide their customers “La vera cucina‚” for more than 40 years. L’Ultimo evolved from the Southside Coffee Shop, a neighborhood establishment since 1954. Spirits Restaurant at the Holiday Inn JohnstownGloversville, serves three meals a day 365 days a year for its guests, but also for local people looking for a great breakfast, lunch or dinner. The restaurant offers both fireside, and patio dining, overlooking the pool and greenspaces. The banquet facility has been host to some of the biggest events in the region, and many smaller meetings, too. (518) 762-4686, Facebook and http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/johnstown/ jntny/hoteldetail American Hotel is an historic hotel and fine dining restaurant located in Sharon Springs, built between 1847 and 1851. Offering Sunday Brunch and afternoon meals, and dinner Thursday through Sunday, the hotel and its proprietors, Doug Plummer and Garth Roberts make every effort to support local farming in their ingredients and presentations. They are the recipients of Preservation Awards from a number of state and regional groups and have received accolades from The New York Times, Conde Nast Traveler, Trip Advisor, Fodor’s Travel Guides and more. (518) 284-2105 www.americanhotelny.com Mt. Fuji Japanese Restaurant "SUFSJBM1MB[B (MPWFSTWJMMFt   www.mtfujigloversville.com Mount Fuji is located in the Arterial Plaza, town of Johnstown, offering an array of authentic Japanese dishes, from sushi and sashimi to teriyaki, tempura, miso soup and many other specialties. Beer, Wine or Sake are all available to enhance a diner’s lunch or dinner experience. Check out their Facebook page to see the numerous photos of happy customers celebrating birthdays, holidays, or just enjoying the excellent food and drink. The cuisine at Mount Fuji is one that truly looks as good as it tastes. 52

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Russo’s Grill 8FTU.BJO4USFFU "NTUFSEBNt   www.russosgrill.net A tradition in Amsterdam, the city in which it was founded in 1920. Rooted in Italian heritage, current owner and CIA-trained chef Michael Russo, grandson of founder John Russo, offers his own polished versions of the original Sicilian home-style recipes that have made this restaurant a local legend. The bread for many of this restaurant’s dishes is baked every morning on premises.

Stockyard Public House in Sprakers has an eclectic menu that features prime steaks, pastas, burgers, fajitas, tacos, flat breads, salads, pizza and specials from Rubbin’ Butts BBQ. The restaurant/bar also serves up signature drinks like the Stockyard Bloody Mary, draft beer samplers, Stockyard lemonade made with Schoharie Shine and more. There is entertainment on the weekends, featuring country music and comedy nights. (518) 922-9977 www.thestockyardpublichouse.com Railside Café on N. Perry Street in Johnstown serves breakfast and lunch seven days a week, with daily specials, soups and homemade desserts. A typical day of breakfast specials might include sausage gravy and biscuits, homemade buckwheat pancakes, homemade cinnamon raisin French toast, and a spinach, tomato and feta omelet. Their inviting staff and décor and downhome cooking invites diners to come back for more. Watch their Facebook page for daily specials updates or call (518) 762-3292.

Patricia’s, on South Perry Street in Johnstown, serves up some of the best pizza in the region, has its popular prime rib on Friday and Saturday nights, and a late-night menu. Patricia and her husband, Bill, have owned the restaurant for 34 years and have been serving local regulars and visitors ever since. The restaurant can accommodate parties up to 200, and has entertainment on the weekends – from DJs and karaoke to popular bands that bring in hundreds. They also offer Lotto and Quick Draw. (518) 762-4460. Gloversville Palace Diner 4PVUI.BJO4USFFU (MPWFSTWJMMFt   On any given day, you will find utility or construction workers, business owners, office workers, elected officials, or people visiting the lakes at the small diner known as the “Palace.” A Gloversville institution for 93 years, current Palace Diner owners Anthony Sena Jr., Richard Sena and their mom, Jackie, are carrying on the traditions started by the boys’ father, Anthony Sr. with homemade, stickto-your-ribs food that is favored by people all over the region. Their pasta fagioli is a favorite and they offer five different soups most days. Customers can also enjoy meat loaf, roasted turkey, breakfast all day and more at the community diner on Main Street. Erie Station Bar & Grill on Canal Street in Ft. Plain serves traditional pub food – burgers and fries, pasta dinners, soups and salads, great appetizers – in addition to specials such as prime rib, shrimp scampi, haddock and the like. Great entertainment including live music (acoustic, rock and roll, country) and game nights, wine tastings, dinner theatres and so much more. Get updates on their Facebook page, or call (518) 993-5679.

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The Lanzi Family, fourth generation restaurateurs, began their venture in 1919 when the first Luigi Lanzi began Lanzi’s Restaurant on the South Side of Amsterdam. Now, they are referred to as Lanzi Brothers Inc. and have built their businesses on hard work, integrity and family values. Their current establishments – Partners Pub in Johnstown, Lakeside Tavern in Broadalbin, Lanzi’s on the Lake in Mayfield and Sport Island Pub in Northville — boast various family recipes passed down through generations. The family is also known for Lanzi’s dressing, which is bottled and sold at their restaurants and various other locations in Fulton and Montgomery counties. Brothers Luigi, Lawrence, Joseph, Anthony and Christopher continue to grow the livelihood they have known since children. At any time you are sure to see a brother or two at any one of their businesses. They are thankful for their success of 96 years. www.lanzisonthelake.net www.lanzislakesidetavern.com sportislandpub.com www.partnerspubandgrill.com Sammy’s Country Wagon, a traveling Adirondackdecorated food truck, can most days be found parked at Truax Road and Route 67 in Amsterdam, but you can also find the wagon at graduation parties, festivals and fairs in the region. Samantha Banewicz, the proprietor, serves up fresh fruit smoothies, fresh-squeezed lemonade, breakfast sandwiches, burgers, fries, hot and cold specialty coffees, and specials each day. Find her on Facebook (Sammy’s Country Wagon) or call (518) 729-9749 to place an order. Focus Fulton Montgomery Region, NY

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CHAMBER REPORT CHAMBER UPDATES ITS WEBSITE TO BETTER PROMOTE ITS MEMBERS The Fulton Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce is happy to announce that it has revised and updated its website, www. fultonmontgomeryny.org, which went live in April of 2015. One of the most important features of the website is that it is now mobile responsive, meaning that it can now be easily read not only on computers, but now on

mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. That feature is a must in today’s marketplace as more and more people use tablets and mobile phones as their primary access to the internet. The Chamber website needed updating for a number of reasons, with one of the most important to improve our search engine potential, meaning the ability

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for the information on our website to show up for certain search terms on Google and other search engines. Search engines look for fresh, clean and unique content and this update now gives them a reason to return to our site to see what’s new. Another feature of the updated website is that now our Chamber members will find it easier to update and access their business profiles on their own schedule. Businesses can access this information whether at work, at home, or traveling – anywhere that they have access to the internet - by using the “Member Login” buttons on the Chamber website or by logging on to www.chamberlogin.com. As a member of the Fulton Montgomery Chamber, businesses have the opportunity to market themselves to consumers/prospective clients by enhancing their business profile with pictures and text. Members can also post Hot Deals and Job Openings/Postings, add Keywords to help consumers find them when they run searches on the site, and even run reports to see hit statistics for their business pages that appear on the Chamber’s website. This enhanced website makes it easier for anyone, here in our region or around the world, to find any product or service that they might need from our region’s businesses. There are now “search” boxes on the site’s home pages to help find a business by name or product or any other keyword, as well as other information for which you might be searching on the site (contact information for staff members, info on Chamber Checks, etc.). In addition, you can search for a business via the Business Directory on the site. You can search here by business category, name, etc. You can find a link to the Business Directory on a number of places on the site – we feel it’s the most important information on our webpages so we have made it as easy as possible to find info on our Chamber member businesses. Anyone can also look for some great employment opportunities in our “Job Postings,” sales and business promotions on “Hot Deals,” read our informative monthly newsletter, Newsline, and more. We encourage you to visit www.fultonmontgomeryny. org often and use it as THE resource to find information on the great businesses in our region.

website, and in an increased social media push for the county. The results will be pervasive throughout county departments, and in tourism efforts. But more than the visuals, the message is that Montgomery County is strong – in its resources, in its businesses, and in its people. Not only will the county be using this message, but the hope is that the message will carry with our region’s residents. The new brand - Made of Something Stronger came out of this strategic brand platform. For people of strength (strong character, strong convictions, strong work ethic, strong will) Montgomery County, New York, nestled in the natural beauty and abundant resources

of the Mohawk Valley, is a place where a history of determination and hard work welcome the future with a firm handshake providing you, your family and your business a home you can count on. This identifies who we are and what makes people from Montgomery County a little different, distinct and special. The imagery for the county is one of grain and grit, with the splash of beauty that we have here in Montgomery County. The county is excited – as is the Chamber - that this new brand will capture people’s emotions moving forward, as we help promote this brand and have everyone in our region be part of the buy-in. There are exciting things happening and this is just the beginning of a new journey for our region! We urge you to visit the official county website www.co.montgomery.ny.us in the coming days and months to check out how Montgomery County is Made of Something Stronger!

MONTGOMERY COUNTY REBUILDS ITS BRAND Branding is so much more than just a logo. As Montgomery County set out to rebrand itself, the county looked back at its rich history and talked to varied groups of stakeholders throughout the region, and outside of the region, to help identify what and who is Montgomery County. The results are strong – beautiful visuals, great keywords and messages – that tell the county’s story. The rebranding will result in a new Montgomery County

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Gloversville and Johnstown in the 1970s resulted in the creation of a Joint Wastewater Treatment Facility located near the Cayadutta Creek. This multimillion dollar investment serves to protect the waters of Fulton County. Wastewater generated by the residents of the community along with approximately 25 diverse industries is accepted and treated at this facility. The facility recently completed an upgrade project resulting in the generation of more than 95% of the electricity required to operate the facility.

GLOVERSVILLE-JOHNSTOWN JOINT WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY (518) 762-3101

191 Union Ave., Johnstown, NY 12095

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Strength in Numbers When it comes to growing businesses our numbers tell the story. Our key location puts us in close proximity to major markets in the U.S. & Canada while our vast available land offers affordable opportunities for business growth and expansion. A well-trained workforce makes hiring qualified can-do employees easy. And the business environment is supportive, offering resources through the Montgomery County Business Development Center that assist start-ups and big business alike. Looking for strong success? Look no further than Montgomery County, NY. For more information please visit:

www.mcbdc.org Or call:

(518) 853.8334