Buying Local Podcast · Episode 14 · March 4, 2025 · 46 min

S3E14: Growing Glens Falls’ Economy with Mayor Bill Collins

In this episode of Buying Local, your host Mike Nelson of Five Towers Media interviews Mayor of Glens Falls, Bill Collins. Tune in as they discuss small business grants, workforce development, future projects in downtown Glens Falls, growing special events, and much more! 0:11 Introducing Glens Falls Mayor Bill Collins 5:13 Economic Growth in the Glens Falls Business Community 11:53 The Future of South Street 13:33 Ribbon Cutting Details 14:30 Small Business Grants 18:52 Future Projects in Downtown Glens Falls 20:49 Housing with No Vacancy 23:40 Workforce Development 26:44 Infrastructure is the Health and Longevity of the City 28:48 Local Transportation 31:30 26 Thriving Restaurants 32:48 Boosting Tourism and Hospitality 34:10 Growing Special Events 37:34 Vision for the Future 41:27 Addressing Parking Concerns 45:50 Closing Remarks