Yankee Marine Group Will Build A $3 Million Boat Storage Facility As Its Operations Grow

Adirondack Wine & Food Festival Scheduled For June 24-25 At Wood Festival Commons

Yankee Marine Group has approval from the town of Lake George and the Adirondack Park Agency to construct three 11,000-square-foot buildings on property near this Diamond Point site.

BY CHRISTINE GRAF

Yankee Marine Group was awarded a 10year $250,000 tax incentive package for the company’s plan to build a $3 million boat storage facility in Lake George.

The Warren and Washington IDA approved the financial assistance package in May.

The storage facility will be built on a 9-acre parcel of land located at 2217 Route 9N. The property is south of his marina and retail center on Lake Shore Drive in

Yankee Marine Group has already received approval from the town of Lake George Planning Board and the Adirondack Park Agency to construct up to three 11,000-square-foot buildings on the property. Each building will have storage capacity for 80 boats.

A second generation family owned business, Yankee Marine Group is owned by Andrew Brodie and his wife, Christina.

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David S. DeMarco Is Named The New CEO And President At Arrow Financial Corp.

Arrow Financial Corp.—the parent company of Saratoga National Bank and Glens Falls National Bank—announced that David S. DeMarco is the president and chief executive officer of the company.

DeMarco was chief banking officer and senior executive vice president at the company.

He replaces Thomas J. Murphy, who in May terminated his employment as president and CEO with Arrow.

The changes were made May 12.

DeMarco, who has been with the company for 35 years, continues to serve as president and chief executive officer of Arrow subsidiary Saratoga National Bank and Trust Co.

DeMarco joined the company in 1987 as a commercial lender and since that time has served in positions of increasing responsibility with the organization. He was named president and CEO of Saratoga National Bank in 2012.

“We are very pleased that Dave has agreed to serve as president and CEO of Arrow and Glens Falls National Bank. Dave has dedicated his career to the company, understands community banking and he is well-known throughout our organization and the communities we serve,” said William L. Owens, chairman of the Arrow board.

“It is an honor to be asked to serve as president and CEO of Arrow,” DeMarco said. “I look forward to working closely with our team to continue to serve our customers and advance our strategic and financial goals.”

Arrow Director Thomas L. Hoy, who recently retired as board chair and served as president and CEO of Arrow from 1995 to 2012, said DeMarco

“is extremely knowledgeable about the operation of our banks and the needs of our customers.

He has been instrumental in the growth of our organization over his many years of service.”

Arrow Financial Corp. is a multi-bank holding company headquartered in Glens Falls, serving the financial needs of northeastern New York.

In addition to being the parent of Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Co. and Saratoga National Bank and Trust Co., other subsidiaries include North Country Investment Advisers Inc. See page 10 for Interview with DeMarco

Now in its seventh year, the Adirondack Wine & Food Festival anticipates some 7,800 attendees, officials say. The 2022 Festival had over 6,800 guests. Courtesy

The Adirondack Wine & Food Festival returns to Lake George on Saturday and Sunday, June 24 and 25 at the Charles R. Wood Festival Commons in Lake George Village.

Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

The festival will feature more than 120 New York wineries, distilleries, breweries, cideries, artisan food producers, food trucks, crafters, and more. The family-friendly event has drawn draws visitors from 36 states, according to organizers.

Now in its seventh year, the festival anticipates some 7,800 attendees this year. The 2022 Festival had over 6,800 guests, with 81 percent saying they planned a trip to the Lake George area specifically to attend the festival, officials said.

The festival is expected to generate 12,000plus overnight stays in the area and produce an economic impact of just under $5 million on the region.

This year, the festival is expanding into the adjacent Betty Little Boulevard, launching a “Food Truck Alley,” with 15 food trucks and several

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EDC Warren County Names Patricia Hartle As Economic Development Coordinator

Patricia Hartle has been appointed economic development coordinator for EDC Warren County.

“Tricia is a wonderful addition to our EDC team,” EDC President Jim Siplon said.

“Her remarkable economic development experience and professional network add depth to our group and her vibrant, positive approach have already made us better,” the EDC president said.

Hartle has experience in both the state government and economic development sectors.

“One of the greatest highlights of my career was being instrumental in the creation of the consolidated funding application in New York state, as well as creating several economic incentive programs over my years,” Hartle said.

“My goal in this role is to advance the mission that we have concerted and coordinated efforts county wide, as well as regionally, to effectively assist businesses in advancing their goals,” she said.

Through her extensive experience working at the State Capitol and the Empire State Development Corp.’s START-UP NY program, Hartle brings a wealth of intimate knowledge and skills surrounding economic growth and sustainability to the Warren County community and the region.

In her free time, Hartle enjoys quality family time on Long Lake in the Adirondacks with her children, grandchildren and extended family.

EDC is a public-private nonprofit partnership focused on driving private-sector business investment in Warren County. EDC works collaboratively with economic development agencies and related organizations and seeks input often from local municipalities to capitalize on business opportunities for the region.

Established in 1992, EDC has delivered assistance to businesses responsible for impacting over 5,000 jobs and more than $480 million in new investments across Warren County.