The Business Newspaper of  Saratoga County
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Saratoga And Glens Falls Business Journals
Now Under The Leadership
Of New Publisher
With this issue, we introduce Harry Weinhagen as the new publisher of the Saratoga Business Journal and the Glens Falls Business Journal.
Harry has extensive experience in the media, having sold advertising for the Glens Falls Business Journal during its launch in the 1980s as well as selling advertising for both journals more recently. In addition, he spent almost 20 years as the manager of several radio stations in Rutland, Vermont.
We also introduce Peter Miller as the new editor. In addition to operating several businesses in the Capital District, Peter has a long history as a writer for both business journals.
Both gentlemen are committed to continuing the philosophy of the journals: bringing readers timely, positive business news of the area while supporting the business community in any way possible.
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Stewart’s Best Year Yet For Holiday Match Gifts
A total of 1,455 checks, totaling $1.4 million in grants, have been mailed to non-profit organizations receiving Stewart’s Holiday Match funds. The money, contributed by customers and the company, will assist local children’s charities in the 30 counties where there are Stewart’s Shops.
“That is a 3% increase in the number of Holiday Match grants, compared to last year,” said Susan Dake, Stewart’s Foundation President. “Thanks to the generosity of our customers, in this flat economy, we were able to respond to the additional requests and bring the total to over $16 million in contributions for the 25 year old program.”
Since 1986 Stewart’s has been collecting customer donations from Thanksgiving Day through Christmas Day.  The donations are matched by Stewart’s with 100% of the funds returning to the communities in which the shops are located.
The company credits the success of the program to their customers, dedicated shop partners who worked diligently to collect the funds, and the media partners who helped spread the word throughout our many regions.
Giving is part of the company’s culture. Stewart’s has maintained their annual budget of $2,250,000 for charitable contributions in 2012, which includes the company’s $700,000 in matching funds for Holiday Match.  A brochure listing the recipient charities will soon be available in our shops and at www.stewartsshops.com.
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