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Forum explores future of tech innovation in the Adirondacks

By Tim Rowland

Tech leaders share insights as to how remote jobs can revitalize the Adirondack region

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The Adirondack region’s ‘most promising jobs’

By Tim Rowland

Adirondack Foundation report highlights high-demand jobs for young professionals across the North Country

Charles Williams, owner of Our Plates, a new restaurant in Saranac Lake; Hope Knight, Empire State Development President, CEO and Commissioner; and Victoria Duley, executive director of the Adirondack Economic Development Corporation (AEDC).

State and Adirondack partners establish fund for small businesses 

By Gwendolyn Craig

A new public and private partnership announced on Monday will leverage $2 million in revolving small business loans for Adirondack Park entrepreneurs. 

Shining a light on child care ‘crisis’

By Holly Riddle

Campaign focuses on lack of providers, struggles parents face finding affordable, professional child care

Child care shortage vexes park

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For many families the shortage of providers or the prohibitive cost of enrolling in a child care center means looking elsewhere for support.

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Employee recruitment among struggles discussed at Explorer forum

By Sara Ruberg

“You’re turning over staff so quickly. They’re trying to make more money per hour or they’re shifting for a different place to live or there are transportation issues. All those things come together to degrade the employees that support the businesses.”

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