November 2019 Global Industry-Leader Townsend Leather Stitches Past Into Future by Jessica Ford Newsline Editor for Townsend Leather Co., Inc

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November 2019 Global Industry-Leader Townsend Leather Stitches Past Into Future by Jessica Ford Newsline Editor for Townsend Leather Co., Inc November 2019 Global Industry-Leader Townsend Leather Stitches Past Into Future By Jessica Ford Newsline Editor For Townsend Leather Co., Inc. in Johnstown, a fo- cus on “leather, luxury and design,” gives the 50-year old family company the ability to count VIPs, heads-of-state and elite “who’s who’s” among their loyal customers. Setting the corporation’s sights unflinchingly toward the best of the best, today’s third generation Townsend leaders keep a weather-eye on Townsend President Jared Eckler, center, speaks to the company at an outdoor celebration in honor of the organization’s Top Work trends in industry and design, Place win and other successes. but rely on knowledge from the past to push the company’s motor coaches, show cars and process from start to finish, growth and evolution. yachts. More than 1,000 col- from your initial consultation Townsend, the company ors, textures, and qualities are to determine the best approach founded in 1969 by Albert available, and more innova- to your project right through “Red” Kucel, along with his tions are made each year. dyeing and pattern making, wife Dorothy and their chil- Amongst their competi- cutting and finishing, to final dren, can boast today that it tion, Townsend is one of the delivery of your leather.” is the center of the universe few that manages the manu- Recent high-profile proj- “The Stitch,” Townsend Leather’s newly refurbished site on for ultra high-quality finished facturing process from begin- ects include upholstery leather Grove Street in Johnstown, combines modern industrial design leather. Their products are ning to end. Their website, throughout several hotels and with details that reference the 120-year old building’s past as a the choice of designers for www.TownsendLeather.com, restaurants around the world, knitting mill. Photo by Jessica Ford. a wide range of residential, explains, “Our trained profes- including furniture and em- hospitality/hotel and corpo- sionals are experts at under- bossed leather floor tiles for the rate applications including jet standing the many nuances of Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai, interiors, as well as for luxury leather. We manage the entire where rooms in the sail-shaped structure can go from $1,800 to $24,000 per night. Townsend’s leather can be seen in the Jean- Georges Steakhouse in the Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas; Encore Hotel in Las Vegas; Atlantis, Bahamas; Beau Rivage in Biloxi, MS; and a Dr. Pepper-themed lounge in Townsend Leather is the highlight of luxury finishings on this See Townsend, private jet designed by Studio E/Motions for a Swiss aircraft. It on page 4 utilizes a variety of the company’s leathers, with pearlescent Taj Cowhide as a dominant feature. MANGINO CHEVROLET MANGINO BUICK GMC 4477 NEW YORK 30, AMSTERDAM, NY 12010 1484 SARATOGO ROAD, BALLSTON SPA, NY 12020 SALES: (518) 770-1220 | SERVICE: (518) 770-1223 SALES: (518) 490-1275 | SERVICE: (518) 490-1273 WWW.MANGINOCHEVY.COM WWW.MANGINOBUICKGMC.COM 2 Newsline November, 2019 Letter from the President We all know of the tremendous challenges fac- ing us when trying to operate or manage a business in We are the leading voice of business in the region providing New York State, particularly upstate. advocacy, resources and solutions for our members. I have written on many occasions of the impact of Newsline is published by the Fulton Montgomery Regional high taxes and onerous regulations on our businesses Chamber of Commerce in partnership with McClary Media/ and communities, and how it has made it very diffi- The Recorder cult to profitably operate any type organization and Officers 2019 stymies the ability to grow your business. We most often blame the politicians and other reg- Chair of the Board James Landrio, ulators for all the problems facing us, and why not? Holiday Inn Johnstown-Gloversville After all, they are ultimately the final decision-mak- Chair Elect Denis Wilson, ers when it comes to legislation. I get calls regularly Mark Kilmer Fulmont Community Action Agency President/CEO Immediate Past Chair Amy Karas, Ruby & Quiri, Inc. from irate members complaining about these types of First Vice Chair Dustin Swanger, Ed.D., Fulton- issues, and you should call, because we are their num- Montgomery Community College ber one advocate when it comes to fighting on your behalf, whether it be locally, Secretary Carl Marucci, in Albany or Washington, and we do follow through with action. Community Bank, N.A. When we reach out to our representatives, we are speaking for hundreds of Treasurer Laurence Kelly, Nathan Littauer business owners, and ultimately thousands of their employees. We are persistent Hospital & Nursing Home and speak strongly on the issues brought forth. But to increase our chances of success, we need you. It is very helpful when you express your viewpoint, and Directors 2019 voice your opinions individually, because an army can be more impactful than Juanita Handy, Crum Creek CSA a single voice. Amy McCray, CG Roxane, LLC On Thursday, November 14 we will hold our third annual Legislative Breakfast Joe Galea, JAG Manufacturing at the Hales Mills Country Club in Johnstown where we will be hosting our state James Jankowski, Jankowski Insurance Agency legislators from the two-county region. This is an ideal opportunity to ask ques- Lillian Johnson, HTCP, Healing Touch Practitioner tions of our representatives while listening to their thoughts regarding the upcom- Wes Ostrander, Randall Implements ing year. Please consider attending so we can them show how concerned we are Robin Wentworth, Wells Nursing Home for the well-being of our communities, region and our businesses. Marty Callahan, Helmont Mills-Gehring Industries Remember what I said earlier – in numbers there is power. Trevor Evans, The Leader-Herald If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me personally at (518) Lorraine Hohenforst, HFM Boces 725-0641, or email me at [email protected] Rosalie Faber, Flooring Authority William Keller, Keymark Corp. Staff Mark Kilmer, President/CEO Becky Dutcher, Financial Administrator/Office Manager Gina DaBiere-Gibbs, Tourism Director Tara Ryczek, Tourism Associate Nicole Walrath, Director of Workforce Development Jenna Patterson, Business and Education Partnership Coordinator 2 North Main Street, James Hannahs, Membership Director Gloversville, New York 12078 Nicole Tennant, Executive Assistant (518) 725-0641 • fax (518) 725-0643 Fulton Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce 1166 Riverfront Center, 2 N. Main Street, Gloversville, NY 12078 Amsterdam, New York 12010 1166 Riverfront Center, Amsterdam, NY 12010 (518) 725-0641 • fax (518) 684-0111 (518) 725-0641 | (518) 725-0643 (fax) E-mail: [email protected] www.fultonmontgomeryny.org Website: www.fultonmontgomeryny.org Facebook: FMChamberNY | Instagram Member of American Chamber of Commerce Executives Association Fulton County Tourism Business Council of New York State www.44lakes.com | Facebook: Visit Fulton County, NY Center For Economic Growth Twitter: @SeeFultonCounty Chamber Alliance of New York State Montgomery County Tourism Fulton County Center for Regional Growth www.visitmontgomerycountyny.com Fulton County Farm Bureau Montgomery County Farm Bureau Facebook: Visit Montgomery County NY New York State Farm Bureau Twitter: @MCNYTourism November, 2019 Newsline 3 New Construction at Mackey joins Junell Realty Nathan Littauer Main After more than 50 years as a regional realtor and broker based in Gloversville, Virginia M. Mackey will transition her business into Junell Realty, LLC, and become an associate broker in the organization. Campus Underway Virginia M. Mackey Real Estate, LLC, and Junell Pasquarelli, broker, of Junell Realty, LLC announced the organizational and structural change that they said, “will continue to accelerate the growth of business and sup- Outside framing of Nathan port quality and efficiency for our customers and clients.” Junell Realty’s Littauer Hospital & Nursing footprint includes Montgomery, Fulton, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Home’s new medical arts building is nearly complete. Albany and Rensselaer counties. Outside framing of Nathan Littauer of Littauer. “This expansion felt natu- Hospital & Nursing Home’s new med- ral as a next step for us.” ical arts building is nearly complete. The Medical Arts Building is be- MLB Construction Services, LLC ing constructed on the east side of has partnered with Littauer to con- Littauer’s Emergency Room. The struct the building. The structure will walking track is still functional during feature a total of 18 exam rooms, two Virginia M. Mackey, left, and Junell Pasquarelli, shake hands on their new construction, and the new structure organization, which will transition Virginia M. Mackey Real Estate, LLC, into consulting rooms, and 12 provider of- does not interfere with its path. The Junell Realty, LLC and bring Mackey into Junell Realty, as an associate broker. fices. The two-floored building will east parking lot is available, but cannot have 11,500 square feet of space, with be reached from the main entrance due A release said, “With both Virginia and June being multi-million dollar room for patient care, and offers a spe- producers, along with Virginia’s 50-years experience, and Junell’s vibrant en- to construction. The alternative route cial design intended to improve com- ergy – they plan to offer all the services needed to list and sell with superior to reach the east parking lot can be munication between providers and customer service.” accessed by Easterly Street. There is support staff. The pair’s coverage for multiple counties in the region is far-reaching. ample parking space for patients, em- “After building into our commu- They and their team “have the knowledge and experience to do the job nities, we really studied our own cam- ployees, and staff. right,” for all types of real estate including residential, area lake sites, multi- pus needs,” said Laurence E. Kelly, “The construction is a very detailed units, vacant land, and commercial.
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