Heating with wood can be safe and economical, but unlike a modern, central heating system, stoves and fireplaces require careful installation and constant vigilance. In the interest of saving lives and property, we urge you to take the following precautions: Have chimneys, stoves and connectors cleaned by a competent chimney sweep. Have stoves inspected for […]
November 17, 2011
Prepare for winter driving before a storm hits: Have a mechanic check your car’s battery, brakes, fluid levels (antifreeze, windshield washer fluid and oil) as well as heating and exhaust systems to ensure that your car is in good, safe working condition. Try to keep your gas tank full during the winter months. Don’t allow […]
November 7, 2011
Once again, Gary Scalzo joins the Mohawk Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors. Always willing to give back to the community he grew up in, Gary works with the other members of the Chamber to encourage businesses to grow and prosper in the Mohawk Valley. Thank you, Gary! Want to know more about the Chamber? […]
October 25, 2011
October 16 – 22, 2011 is National Teen Driver Safety Week. Do you have a teen driver in your household? Get involved with their learning process, they DO listen. Set rules and lead by example….your teen is more likey to wear their seat belt if they see you wear yours. Communication is key – they need to know about your safety concerns […]
October 17, 2011
Have you replaced the batteries in your smoke detector? Now is as good a time as any. Soon, we’ll be running those furnaces, fireplaces and space heaters. You’ll want to make sure you do this as safe as possible. Have your chimney inspected and cleaned. Give your space heater a LOT of space. Here’s a […]
October 12, 2011
So it seems that fall is here, are you ready for Winter? More importantly, is your house ready? Remember, we live in UPSTATE New York and the winters can be pretty harsh. Luckily we have our homes to shelter us from the cold….snow….ice…..rain, and whatever else Mother Nature throws at us. But, how do we […]
October 6, 2011
It’s always nice when you can finally put a face to a name of someone you’ve worked with for years, but never met. That’s what happens every year when our annual SZW picnic takes place. Company people are invited to join us for an afternoon of Symeon’s GREAT FOOD and beverage. One of OUR […]
September 27, 2011
No-Fault Insurance is commonly thought to provide insurance when the “other” guy is at fault and not you. The name is a little misleading, however. Your policy will actually refer to it by a different and more accurate name, Personal Injury Protection, or PIP. PIP covers personal injury to the passengers of a vehicle, regardless […]
September 23, 2011
Cyber Attacks…. No, they aren’t science fiction – they’re real and they are happening to many businesses who never thought they would be a target of such attacks. According to some reports, 85% of all cyber attacks are aimed at small businesses. You don’t hear about these since they aren’t worthy of the national media attention that is garnered […]
September 13, 2011
When thinking about Liability, it is best to determine what you are protecting. Someone who has a 10-year-old car, limited possessions and rents an apartment has very little that can be won in a lawsuit. Someone with a house, two new cars, expensive furniture and clothing, lots of “toys” and a half a million in […]
September 1, 2011
