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Arnoff Moving & Storage Will Cut The Ribbon Entrepreneurship Programs In Area Provide On The Next 100 Years As A Family Business Valuable Information For Small Businesses
A true family business, several generations of the Arnoff clan are guiding the enterprise started by Abraham and Phyllis Arnoff into its second century.
Kate Austin, a local entrepreneur and owner of Advokate, received help from Start-Up ADK in starting her firm that specializes in web and graphic design, branding, PR, mareting and social media.
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BY SUSAN ELISE CAMPBELL Arnoff Moving & Storage achieves another milestone this spring with its 100-year anniversary as a family corporation. What was started in 1924 by generations one and two with Abraham Arnoff and his son Louis is now under the management of generations three, four and five. How future generations will impact the growth of the company when they come on board, time will tell, if they first follow one family rule. “My grandmother Phyllis had the idea, I was told, that any family member has the opportunity to join the business but must have worked for at least a year at another company,” said Dan Arnoff, chief relationship manager and company spokesperson who oversees
sales, marketing and human resources. “She is the one who enforced the rule.” Phyllis Arnoff has passed away, but her husband Richard, generation three, is the firm’s CEO. The president is their son Michael and his wife Lisa is executive vice president and corporate counsel. Their sons Dan and Craig, the latter a CPA and the company’s chief operating officer, are also operating the firm alongside their cousin Nick, vice president of fleet and safety, and uncle Mark, who manages a separate moving company in southern Florida. The family is preparing a ribbon cutting May 1st to celebrate their golden milestone. “The event will be open to the whole community,” said Dan Arnoff. “We want as many Continued On Page 16
BY PAUL POST Bert Weber got so much help from his small business mentor that he named a beer after him. A retired BOCES horticulture and landscape design teacher, Weber co-owns South Glens Fallsbased Common Roots Brewing Company, which has blossomed into one of the region’s largest craft breweries since its founding 10 years ago. Weber credits much of its success to programs such as SCORE, the nation’s largest network of volunteer expert business mentors; and Start-Up ADK, an eight week non-credit SUNY Adirondack course for small business owners and entrepreneurs that includes business planning and topics such as marketing, bookkeeping, legal issues, financial projections, human resources and small business tools. “Everyone has a great idea and wants to get
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started, but there’s the business part of it, things like finance, insurance, regulations and licensing that you have to consider; things you don’t want to think about, but are really necessary as a new business starting out” Weber said. “They talked a lot about pitfalls you should avoid.” Without good insurance, Common Roots probably wouldn’t have survived a devastating 2019 fire. Kate Austin got so much help from Start-Up ADK that she literally can’t stop talking about it as one of the program’s most enthusiastic ambassadors, telling clients and fellow entrepreneurs about its many benefits. Austin owns Advokate, a Glens Falls-based firm she launched 13 years ago specializing in web and graphic design, branding, public relations, marketing and social media outreach. Continued On Page 9
Application Period For Leadership Adirondack The Blue Zones Spokesperson Is The Keynote Is Announced By The Chamber Of Commerce Speaker At Glens Falls Earth Day Celebration The Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce (ARCC) has announced the application period for their Leadership Adirondack program for 2024-25. The ARCC Leadership Adirondack program is designed for individuals who demonstrate a potential for community leadership and a sincere commitment, motivation and interest in serving the community in which they live or work. “We are thrilled to welcome applications for our 2024-25 Leadership Adirondack program,” said ARCC President & CEO Tricia Rogers. “Strong communities are built and sustained by effective local leaders, and our region is a testimony to this. We have seen past Leadership Adirondack participants go on to do great things.” Leadership Adirondack is a dynamic, interactive program that provides skill development and community immersion experiences that enables participants to grow personally and professionally as they explore issues and opportunities in Warren and Washington counties. Through a combination of class time and industry tours, Leadership Adirondack develops the leadership potential of participants and builds a solid foundation of
Leadership Adirondack is designed for business people who want to make a positive impact. Courtesy ARCC
informed, action-orientated, productive employees and citizens. The program previously ran in 2022-23 Continued On Page 2
The Glens Falls Earth Day Planning Committee, consisting of Crandall Library, Sustainable PR, and the City of Glens Falls, has announced the centerpiece of this year’s Earth Day celebration – An exclusive presentation by Tony Buettner, the national spokesperson for the esteemed Blue Zones movement. Th is year’s Earth Day celebration will take place on Saturday, April 20, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Glens Falls City Park, embracing the theme “Sustainable Futures.” At the heart of this year’s celebration lies the profound message of longevity and well-being brought forth by Buettner’s presentation. As the national spokesperson for Blue Zones, Buettner brings a wealth of knowledge and insights garnered from years of research on communities worldwide where residents live remarkably long and healthy lives. Featured prominently in the Netfl ix documentary “Live to 100,” the Blue Zones movement advocates for lifestyle and environmental changes to promote healthy living. Buettner’s presentation will delve into the core principles behind the Blue Zones philosophy, offering practical strategies for the Glens Falls Community and its residents to adopt these
Tony Buettner will speak about the Blue Zones movement at Glens Falls’ Earth Day celebration. Courtesy of Blue Zones
life-enhancing practices. “Crandall Public Library is honored to host Mr. Buettner in recognition of Earth Day,” Continued On Page 3