September 2011 Back to School Edition!
Blink and there it goes, Summer to September, just like that. For the past few years, I have had the honor of being an invited community partner with the Ballston Spa School District, on a variety of events thru the course of the year. The event with most distinction for me has certainly been Superintendent's Day held before school starts for all teachers, support personnel and administrators. Distinct because I have the unique vantage point of working with just about every single person, somehow, someway in the district as either a parent, a business owner and as a Newspaper ...
“Delectable Delights” at the Decadent Diva
Michelle Ballou started serving chocolate when she was eight years old, and now she is getting a chance to step up her game and keep at her passion on Milton Avenue in Ballston Spa. Describe your business and how you got started. Decadent Diva is a gourmet Belgian chocolate shop. Everything is handmade on-site by me personally. You can stop in for a single truffle, piece of chocolate bark, a chocolate covered marshmallow or even a platter for your next party or event! After I was in a car accident that left me unable to walk for three months I had plenty of time ...
From Flat Tops to Fades: Straight Edge Barber Shop
Describe your business and how you got started. Our barber shop caters to customers ages 3 to 93! We are known for our traditional barbering services combined with our ability to keep up with the hottest trends in men’s hair styles. We met after becoming friends at another barber shop. Eventually, we decided to live a shared dream of having our own place so we decided to partner on the venture. Are you known for anything special? We do a classic hot towel shave with a straight edge razor. There is nothing like it…it’s relaxing, makes the whiskers more pliable and leaves the ...
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September 2011 Back to School Edition!
Blink and there it goes, Summer to September, just like that. For the past few years, I have had the honor of being an invited community partner with the...
“Delectable Delights” at the Decadent Diva
Michelle Ballou started serving chocolate when she was eight years old, and now she is getting a chance to step up her game and keep at her passion on...
From Flat Tops to Fades: Straight Edge Barber Shop
Describe your business and how you got started. Our barber shop caters to customers ages 3 to 93! We are known for our traditional barbering services combined...




