The award was accepted by James Landrio and Angelo Solomos. They have completed four renovation upgrades over the last 50 years, including turning the motel into a hotel by making it an interior hallway hotel from its original drive-up motel set up. When it opened it had 80 rooms in addition to banquet rooms and a restaurant that could seat 100 people. The history of the hotel began when five local friends - Mario Albanese, Angelo Clemente, Albert Clemente, John Shahda and Paul Vagianelis - had an idea to open a hotel in the community. The year 2017 was a landmark year for the Holiday Inn Johnstown-Gloversville, which celebrated its 50th year in business and completed a $500,000 investment in updates to the decor of its banquet facilities, restaurant, bar and common areas inside and out including a new fire pit area on the patio. Wilkinson Industry of the Year Award: Holiday Inn Johnstown-Gloversville She has worked diligently, but her dedication has really paid off.”

Joyce has poured her heart and soul into her store. From my years of observation, I can tell you this accomplishment was no easy task. She has shown incredible insight, strong perseverance, and an extraordinary business sense to remain a woman in business in this small, seasonal village. You are a great asset to the tourism of the North Country,” Kilmer said.Ĭarla Kolbe, who nominated Adirondack Country Store, wrote in her nomination, “I am proud to be an acquaintance of Joyce. “I know anyone who has been to Northville has been to The Adirondack Country Store and people come from all over the Northeast just to go there. and beyond via the store’s website, social media platforms, Etsy and even Amazon,” the chamber said in their awards announcement. The store and its owner Joyce Teshoney not only serve local shoppers, but also sell to customers who live across the U.S. “The Adirondack Country Store specializes in cabin, lodge and rustic Adirondack-style home decor, distinctive hand-crafted furnishings and unique one-of-a-kind gifts. The gift store, established in 1988, started in its current location and has grown over the years right alongside the village itself. The Adirondack Country Store on Main Street in Northville will be celebrating 30 years in business this May.

∫ Small business of the year: Adirondack Country Store in Northville. The winners for the event were as follows: Mud Road Sugar House announced during the event that they are looking at potentially creating a maple bourbon. It makes me feel good that all the hard work is paying off,” Duesler said. We put a lot of hard work into it, 45 years of making. Vern Duesler, III of Mud Road Sugar House said both he and his family are honored and surprised by the award. We, as a chamber, are not restrictive with regard to who receives the award,” Kilmer said. It’s a very diverse group, from small businesses right up to larger winners and non-profits. The night also represented a night to relax and have some fun for business owners who may not get many nights away from their work. So, we want to honor all of them,” Kilmer said. I think any business in this region is deserving of an award anyway. “Anybody that receives an award is deserving. Kilmer said it is always good for businesses to have their work recognized by those in the community. “It’s a great night to honor those people that have been in business for a long time, and those that are just starting in business.” “I think this shows the value of all the businesses in the region,” Kilmer said. He said the awards also show service to the chamber to make the region better. From the nominees, a selection committee then chooses the final award winners.Ĭhamber President Mark Kilmer said the awards display a wide variety of businesses and organizations, including ones that have been around for more than a century to those that are just getting started. The recipients were chosen from nominations made by other chamber members.

The event honored local businesses and chamber members for their work in 2017. The Nigra center was decked out for the theme of the night - “A Midwinter Night’s Dream” - with wintery branches and silver themed decor.Īround 220 guests got a chance to mingle along and sample food from Wine and Roses Restaurant while trying their hand at winning one of the dozen raffle baskets. MAYFIELD - A festive winter atmosphere greeted visitors to the Paul Nigra Center on Friday as the Fulton-Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce held its 2018 Annual Celebration and Cocktail Party.įlanked by winter decor, members of the region’s business, non-profit and government agencies gathered to celebrate a new year for businesses. Constantino Entrepreneurial Award on Friday. Stump City Brewing owners pose with members of the Fulton Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce while being awarded the Fulton Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce Thomas B.

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