Business

Ticonderoga chamber plans annual dinner, auction

Sponsors sought for June 14 event

The Ticonderoga Chamber of Commerce is inviting the public to its annual dinner and auction. The 11th annual event will be Friday, June 14, at the Silver Bay YMCA’s Gullen Lounge. Appetizers will be served at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. The silent auction, live auction and dancing will follow.

Boat registration available online

The Lake George Park Commission has announced Lake George boat registrations may be purchased online at its website.

Inter-Lakes to host chamber mixer May 16

The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce May After Business Mixer will be held on Thursday, May 16, at Inter-Lakes Health 5:30 to 7 p.m. Inter-Lakes Health is located at 1019 Wicker St. in Ticonderoga

Proposed power line gets state OK

Federal permits still needed for Lake Champlain project

The state Public Service Commission has approved a high-capacity electricity transmission line that will be submerged beneath the waters of Lake Champlain.

Closing time rule change passes through Essex County board

While there was little opposition to changing the rules for alcohol sales during the Essex County Board of Supervisors meeting May 6, most of the discussion focused on a change to when it could be sold on a specific day.

Homebuyer seminar held

The Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union hosted its third Homebuyers Workshop, covering today’s home-buying process recently at its Ticonderoga office.

Seminar, open house planned

The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce will host an open house with the North Country Small Business Development Center on Tuesday, May 14, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Kiwanis program gets $1,250 grant

The Kiwanis Club of Ticonderoga was recently awarded a $1,250 grant from Stewarts Holiday Match Program.

Alcohol proposal headed to full Essex County board

The resolution in support of changing the hours in which an establishment can sell alcohol from 4 a.m. to 3 a.m. passed through the committee, 13-2, making its way to a weighted full board vote May 6.

The Sagamore Resort to resume year-round operations

Area leaders hail decision

Rebounding from the recession, the nationally renowned Sagamore Resort will now be open year-round, its general manager announced Friday May 3 as he conducted a tour of the resort's remodeled Lodge suites, their reconstructed Spa & Salon, and renovated Conference Center.

Hudson River Whitewater Derby this weekend

Adirondack Adventure Festival also set

It’s time to celebrate the 56th Annual Hudson River Whitewater Derby and 4th Annual Adirondack Adventure Festival May 3-5.

Crown Point greenhouse open for business

Tromblee’s returns after six-year absence

It’s not a new business, but it sure seems that way to Sylvia Tromblee.

Amtrak to offer Fort Ticonderoga promotion

Fort Ticonderoga and Amtrak have reached a deal that will allow people traveling between New York City and Montreal to visit the fort.

‘Go Digital or Go Dark’ campaign under way

Almost 200 people made their way into the main screening room at the Palace Theatre in Lake Placid April 26 to help launch a campaign to keep small town movie cinemas in the Adirondack region alive.

New program to assist Ticonderoga business startups

Ti Alliance introduces BizInc.

In an attempt to spark entrepreneurship, the Ticonderoga Revitalization Alliance is offering to help new businesses in the area. BizInc. is the alliance’s new business incubation program. The program, according to Chattie Van Wert, alliance director, will help new and expanding businesses by offering benefits and assistance.

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