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Colin L. Read Elected to Arrow Board of Directors

m2admin — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:57:38 +0000

Arrow Financial Corporation has announced the election of Dr. Colin L. Read to its Board of Directors by a vote of shareholders at the Company’s Annual Meeting on May 1. He replaces longtime Director Herbert O. Carpenter, who retired from the Arrow Board earlier this month.

In addition to this new role with Arrow, Dr. Read will continue to serve as a Director for subsidiary Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company, a position he has held since 2010.

A tenured full professor in the State University of New York system, Dr. Read has a weekly business column and a regional history column for the Plattsburgh Press-Republican newspaper, has authored eight books on global finance, is a regular contributor to Bloomberg’s online magazine and American Bankers Association publications, and appears monthly on a regional PBS business and economics show. He is also President of Economic Insights Consulting, Inc.; co-founder of Vision2Action; and co-owner of North Star Vineyard and Champlain Wine Company.

Active in the community, Dr. Read serves on the boards of Community Providers, Inc.; the North Country Investment Fund; Fletcher Allen Partners; Champlain Telephone Company; and PrimeLink.

Dr. Read has a PhD in economics from Queen’s University, an MBA from the University of Alaska, a JD in law from the University of Connecticut, and a Master of Accountancy in Taxation from the University of Tulsa. He resides in Plattsburgh with his wife, Natalie.

Arrow Financial Corporation is a multi-bank holding company headquartered in Glens Falls, New York, serving the financial needs of northeastern New York. It is the parent of Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company and Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company. Other subsidiaries include North Country Investment Advisers, Inc.; three property and casualty insurance agencies: Loomis & LaPann, Inc., Upstate Agency, LLC, and McPhillips Insurance Agency, a division of Glens Falls National Insurance Agencies, LLC; and Capital Financial Group, Inc., an insurance agency specializing in the sale and servicing of group health plans.

Glens Falls Hospital Collaborates With Cleveland Clinic On Electronic Medical Records Implementation

m2admin — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:28:39 +0000

GLENS FALLS, NY — Glens Falls Hospital (GFH) is collaborating with the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic to advance the implementation of electronic medical records (EMR) in Glens Falls Hospital physician and specialty practices.

GFH began implementing EMR products from Epic Systems in their physician practices in early 2012 and is contracting with Cleveland Clinic’s MyPractice Healthcare Solutions (MPHS) to assist in the deployment and optimization of Epic platforms. Cleveland Clinic was one of the first healthcare systems in the country to install the Epic EMR system and has more than ten years of experience working with Epic, the country’s leading healthcare EMR-software provider. A 2012 Forbes article estimates that 127 million patients – or nearly 40 percent of the U.S. population – will have its medical information stored in an Epic digital record this year.

Cleveland Clinic MPHS offers project management and implementation expertise designed to streamline the Epic installation and ensure its success. MPHS analysts offer on-site services as well as remote support for installation recommendations, best practices, and leadership from lessons learned. This is just one of several collaborative relationships the GFH system is developing with regional health care organizations in an effort to improve quality and health care efficiencies.

Among the Epic products installed at GFH is “MyChart,” which provides an extensive clinical and billing records portal for patients. MyChart has been successfully implemented in GFH’s community health center physician practices.
Cleveland Clinic is a recognized leader in the adoption of electronic medical records and other technologies, and was recently named by Gartner as one of the world’s most-admired organizations for information technology utilization. It has an extensive network of hospitals and outpatient facilities that share a fully integrate EMR.

“Our relationship with Cleveland Clinic will advance information technology best practices at GFH, and we will benefit by having access to a broad base of knowledge and the expertise of one of the country’s premier health systems,” said Joan McFaul, Chief Information Officer at Glens Falls Hospital. “We are excited about this opportunity and look forward to a productive relationship.”

“When hospitals choose to make the significant investment in a robust EMR, its success in improving patient care depends on taking advantage of all of its capabilities,” said Jonathan Straffon, executive director of MPHS at Cleveland Clinic. “By leveraging the expertise of our team’s years of experience in EMR implementation and customization, Glens Falls Hospital is ensuring that its patients and caregivers will reap all the benefits of the EMR.”

Glens Falls Hospital, founded in 1897, is a 410-bed, not-for-profit, community hospital serving a six-county region of Northeastern New York. With 3,000 employees and 28 regional locations, it is the largest health care provider between Albany and Montreal, offering inpatient and outpatient services, including emergency, coronary, and cancer care; medicine/surgery; obstetrics; physical and occupational rehabilitation; and community services. For more information, visit www.glensfallshospital.org or www.facebook.com/GlensFallsHospital.

About Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S.News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. More than 3,000 full-time salaried physicians and researchers and 11,000 nurses represent 120 medical specialties and subspecialties. The Cleveland Clinic health system includes a main campus near downtown Cleveland, more than 75 Northern Ohio outpatient locations, including 16 full-service Family Health Centers, Cleveland Clinic Florida, the Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Las Vegas, Cleveland Clinic Canada, and, currently under construction, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. In 2012, there were 5.1 million outpatient visits throughout the Cleveland Clinic health system and 157,000 hospital admissions. Patients came for treatment from every state and from more than 130 countries. Visit us at www.clevelandclinic.org. Follow us at www.twitter.com/ClevelandClinic.

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Chamber Seeking Nominations For 2013 Business Of The Year Awards

m2admin — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:26:00 +0000

GLENS FALLS, NY (05/07/2013) — The Adirondack Business Council of the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce (ARCC) is seeking nominations for its 2013 Business of the Year awards. Awards will be presented to deserving ARCC member businesses for their achievements in business, economic and quality of life contributions to the Adirondack region. Award recipients will be announced at the annual Business of the Year Awards Breakfast in mid-June.

Nominations are being accepted through Wednesday, May 15, 2013 for the following categories:

Large Business of the Year – Recognition of established business of 51 or more employees.
Professional Business of the Year – Recognition of established professional business (accountants, attorneys, architects, doctors, etc.) of 2-50 employees
Steven M. Sutton Small Business of the Year – Recognition of established business of 2-50 employees
Rookie Business of the Year – Recognition of business in existence for 3 years or less and shows great promise for continued success. 2-50 employees
Independent Business of the Year – Recognition of individually owned and operated business with no employees who is not supported or backed by a corporation or franchise

Again this year, the Adirondack Business Council, with assistance from the Health Promotion Center of Glens Falls Hospital, will present an award to a deserving ARCC member business that has demonstrated a commitment to employee health promotion and comprehensive workplace wellness. This is the only category in which self-nominations will be accepted and nominations must be submitted by Wednesday, May 15, 2013.

Criteria for the Healthy Workplace of the Year Award, include:

Organizational Commitment ‐ demonstration by the organization that it is committed to supporting the wellness of its employees and creation of a healthy workplace.
Policies Supporting Employee Health ‐ established organizational policies that promote healthy eating, physical activity and other elements of a healthy workplace.
Programs and Environmental Supports ‐ programs, activities and environmental characteristics that are available to advance employee health.

In 2012, Business of the Year Awards were presented to:

JMZ Architects & Planner, PC, Professional Business of the Year;
Binley Florist & Garden Center, Steven M. Sutton Small Business of the Year;
Hilltop Construction, Special Distinguished Business Award
North Country Coffee Cafe, Rookie Business of the Year;
Navilyst, Healthy Workplace Award
McLaughlin Photography, Independent Business of the Year; and
Glens Falls National Bank & Trust, Large Business of the Year

The Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce (ARCC) is a not-for-profit, member-based business organization. The Chamber is a vigorous advocate for the economic success of its 1,000 member businesses, representing in excess of 23,000 people predominantly in Warren, Washington and Northern Saratoga Counties in New York State. ARCC is dedicated to creating economic opportunity and enhancing the quality of life throughout the Adirondack Region.

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Glens Falls National Bank Announces Business Development Appointment

m2admin — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:03:36 +0000

Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company has appointed Susan B. Kenneally to Vice President of Business Development.

In this role, Ms. Kenneally will develop and maintain business and consumer relationships. She is a registered investment advisor and has over 25 years of investment experience at firms in New York and abroad, with a focus on portfolio management and marketing. Her most recent positions include Chief Marketing Officer at Paradigm Capital Management in Albany and, prior to that, Managing Director of Global Value Business Development at AllianceBernstein.

Originally from Connecticut, Ms. Kenneally has a bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Vermont in Burlington. She currently resides in Queensbury and looks forward to becoming active in this community.</ [...]

Glens Falls National to Open New Office near Exit 18

m2admin — Thu, 02 May 2013 19:47:07 +0000

Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company is planning to open a new office near Exit 18 of the Northway in Queensbury.

The Bank has leased approximately 2,000 square feet adjacent to the Stewart’s Shop at the corner of Corinth and Big Bay roads. The full-service banking location will feature two drive-through lanes and a drive-up ATM.

The office is expected to open this summer and will create three new jobs. It will be Glens Falls National Bank’s 30th location overall and its third at Stewart’s convenience stores.

President and CEO Thomas J. Murphy stated, “We are excited to serve the busy Exit 18 corridor with this new office. The convenient location just off the Northway will benefit our existing customer base in this part of Queensbury, as well as capture new business as the area continues to grow.”

Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company currently provides banking and financial services through 29 offices in Warren, Washington, Saratoga, Essex and Clinton counties. It is rated a 5-Star Superior institution by BauerFinancial.

Three New Members Appointed To The Charles R. Wood Board Of Directors

m2admin — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:47:06 +0000

President, Debra Meier, has announced the appointment of three new members to the Charles R. Wood Board of Directors.

George Benton, Jr. George is from Burlington, Vermont and worked at a family jewelry store for 10 years before starting his own business in 1987. He sold the business after 20 years and moved to Queensbury. George just started his 5th year as president of Gifts & Engraving by George in Downtown Glens Falls. George coached for 27 years in high school and college basketball and has served on the Board of Directors in Burlington for Champlain Valley Crime Stoppers, Vermont Basketball Coaches Association, Girls & Boys Club, and Merchants Bank / Rotary Twin State Basketball Classic.

Kathi Mulvey was born and raised in Ballston Lake and worked for Westchester County government for 34 years. Ten of those years were spent as a caseworker in the Department of Social Services with the remainder in the Department of Information Technology as a Project Leader and Manager of a software development team. After retiring from Westchester County and relocating in 2008 to Fort Edward, Kathi worked for Saratoga Bridges for 3 years in the Information Technology division, installing, customizing and implementing a time and attendance system for their staff of approximately 600. Kathi has been an active Wood volunteer for several years and currently heads the Wood Volunteer Services Program.

Tim Seeley, Jr. Tim was born in Lake George in 1984 and attended school there up until 10th grade when he transferred to Saratoga Springs High School. Tim went to college at James Madison University in Virginia and played on the division 1 golf team. Since returning home over 6 years ago, Tim has been working at the family business, Seeley Office Systems. His role has evolved over time and is currently focused on Sales/Sales Management. Tim is a member of the Glens Falls Rotary Club.

Earth Day Celebration At Glens Falls National’s Cambridge Office

m2admin — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:52:38 +0000

The Cambridge Office of Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company is hosting a weeklong celebration from Monday, April 22, to Friday, April 26, in honor of Earth Day and Arbor Day.

The branch, located at 25 West Main Street, will be giving away free packets of vegetable, herb and flower seeds all week long. In addition, the local chapter of the Woman’s National Farm and Garden Association will have a table throughout the week featuring information on farming and gardening.

Customers can also enjoy a free lunch of hot dogs and chips between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. each day, as well as enter to win a Char-Broil® grill valued at $200. The winner of the drawing will be announced at 5 p.m. Friday, April 26. One entry per person, per day is allowed.

The spring celebration coincides with Earth Day and Arbor Day on April 22 and 26, respectively, and is meant to show appreciation for the Bank’s customers. Attendees are encouraged to bring a nonperishable food item for the Cambridge Office’s ongoing food drive, which benefits the local Fishes and Loaves Food Pantry.

For more information about the event, call the Cambridge Office at (518) 677-2642 or stop by during regular business hours.

Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company provides banking and financial services through 29 offices in Warren, Washington, Saratoga, Essex and Clinton counties.

Local Habitat For Humanity Celebrates Earth Day By Recycling Cars Into Homes

m2admin — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:54:56 +0000

Glens Falls, NY, 4/11/2013— In recognition of Earth Day, Habitat for Humanity of Northern Saratoga, Warren, and Washington Counties invites its supporters to recycle their used cars and vehicles to help build hope and homes in partnership with low-income families in our community.

Throughout the month of April, Habitat for Humanity’s Cars for Homes program will celebrate its “Every Day is Earth Day” initiative, encouraging people to donate their used cars, trucks, RVs, boats and other vehicles to help raise funds for Habitat for Humanity of Northern Saratoga, Warren, and Washington Counties and other Habitat affiliates throughout the country. The Cars for Homes program accepts donations year round.

“Since 1991 we have been building simple, decent and affordable housing in partnership with families in need, donations to the Cars for Homes program will help us continue assisting families in making their dreams of home ownership come true,” said Courtney Shaler Smith, Habitat for Humanity of Northern Saratoga, Warren, and Washington Counties Executive Director.

Every day, Habitat’s Cars for Homes generates funding from the sale of used cars, trucks, and other vehicles. Those funds are distributed to local Habitat for Humanity organizations in the U.S. to help build affordable homes in partnership with low-income families. To date, more than 40,000 vehicles have been donated to the program. Habitat for Humanity of Northern Saratoga, Warren, and Washington Counties has received $7,940.88 since the program’s inception.

“On average, about 25 percent of the vehicles we receive each year are recycled, so donating idle cars not only helps Habitat build homes but also gets gas guzzlers off the road, ” said Marcia Rundle, director of Habitat’s Cars for Homes program. “Donating a vehicle is a hassle-free way for anyone to support their local Habitat affiliate while being good stewards of the environment.”

Steve Thomas, Emmy-award winning former co-host of PBS’s “This Old House” and “Renovation Nation, has created a YouTube video on the Cars for Homes program http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUnQwzDuQDE.

Interested donors can call 1-877-277-HFHI (4344) or donate a car or other vehicle online at www.CarsforHomes.com. Donor contact, title and vehicle information is collected, and upon acceptance of the donation, Cars for Homes will tow the vehicle away, free of charge. Donors receive an acknowledgement letter for their car donation and should check with the Internal Revenue Service or their tax advisor for information about the tax deductibility of their donation.

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The Adirondack Nonprofit Business Council Present “A Synergistic Community”

m2admin — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 07:20:50 +0000

GLENS FALLS, NY (04/15/13) – On April 26 from 8-10am at the Queensbury Hotel, The Adirondack Nonprofit Business Council, a program of the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce, presents a panel discussion titled “A Synergistic Community – Strengthening the Connectivity of Business”. The panel will consist of both local and statewide nonprofit professionals as well as professionals from the for-profit sector.

“The not-for-profit sector in our community continues to be not only one of the largest employment sectors, but is truly the interconnected fabric that makes this community what it is today. Our goal with this new nonprofit council initiative is to ensure this vital sector of our regional economy remains strong by aligning resources and strategies for a sustainable future,” said Peter Aust, President and CEO for the ARCC.

They will be discussing a wide range of topics that will focus on the synergy between the nonprofit and for-profit arenas and how they can work together to prosper in these economic times and improve their communities. The panel will also talk about how to get your company more involved in the community, best practices when it comes to social media, and answer questions asked by our moderator, Mark Fleischer, Artistic Director for the Adirondack Theater Festival, as well as, questions from the audience.

The panel consists of:

Kelly Mathews
COO, New York Council of Nonprofits, Inc.
A recognized expert on financial management in the nonprofit environment, Kelly’s areas of expertise include accounting information systems analysis, selection, conversion, implementation and training; fiscal procedures and internal control assessment and documentation; reporting and compliance assessment; preliminary audit preparation.

Robin Russom
VP & Retail Marketing Manager, TD Bank
As Vice President and Retail Market Manager for TD Bank, Robin Russom oversees 26 branches in the Upstate New York market and is responsible for all aspects of retail and small business banking. With 24 years of banking experience, Robin has worked in a variety of roles including Community Affairs, Commercial Banking, Training, Human Resources and Marketing.

Barb Sweet
Executive Directory, Tri-County United Way
Being the Executive Director of the Tri-County United Way has brought her so close to community issues and concerns. Everyone should be very grateful to the members of our non-profit and business communities, who enable us to give a hand up to those in need. Having previously run the Chamber of Commerce in Westport, Connecticut, and prior to that being the Director of Government Relations at ARCC, she has been privileged to work with all segments of our community.

Sara Mannix
CEO, Mannix Marketing
As founder and CEO of Mannix Marketing, Sara oversees all aspects of the company, including corporate direction, portal development, and client and employee relations. After sixteen years in the business, Sara believes that there is still nothing more satisfying than knowing her company played an important role in helping a client’s business be successful. Her philosophy is productivity and excellence in both Internet marketing and search engine optimization

Thank you to our presenting sponsor TD Bank. There will be a complimentary continental breakfast sponsored by Community, Work and Independence. There is no charge for this event for ARCC members, but there is a $20 per person charge for non-ARCC members. To register for this event please contact Morag Rosa at mrosa@adirondackchamber.org or call the chamber at 798-1761.

Glens Falls National’s Argyle Office Hosts Student Art Exhibit

m2admin — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:39:51 +0000

The Argyle Office of Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company has partnered with Argyle Central School to feature an exhibit of student artwork.

The display, located in the branch at 93 Main Street, currently includes two dozen paintings, drawings, ceramics and pottery by high school artists. The exhibit is part of Youth Art Month and can be viewed during regular business hours: Mondays through Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This is the first display of student artwork at the Bank’s Argyle Office. For more information, call (518) 638-8261.

Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company provides banking and financial services through 29 offices in Warren, Washington, Saratoga, Essex and Clinton counties.