As a new employee of Advokate, we asked Angie to share her playlist that she uses when she works! Here are Kate's, Cory's and Caitlin's playlists. Angie says: I love music, and it helps me get in the zone to do art. Depending on what I listen to,...
Websites are a lot like vehicles. If you don't maintain them on a regular basis, things can get wonky and leave you in the lurch. Don't worry! We've compiled some of our top tips on keeping your website up-to-date. Web design standards and trends are always...
You have all the innovative ideas, you have the rockstar team to make it happen — but you just don't have the funding? If this sounds familiar, we've been there! A huge part of Advokate's mission is advocating for people, hence the name, and we...
Here are a few of the photos that I've been privileged to take of Ed Bartholomew over the years. He hired Advokate to photograph events, to create the www.southstreetgf.com website nine years ago, to live-tweet DRI meetings and miscellaneous other things. I have a proposal out to him right...
We all have that image in our mind when we think of a film set. All the hustle and bustle of cast and crew, lighting kits, and elaborate sets. While of course, this is the ideal situation for a short film, testimonial, or commercial, you...
Find your why! Starting a business is a HUGE undertaking filled with unknowns, especially in these uncertain times so why are you doing it? If an answer doesn't immediately spring to mind, we have some tips. Write down what drives you, what your short and long term...
We're raising money to help feed Glens Falls students in need! With the City's summer camp closed and the school year coming to an end, we noticed a gap in lunch programs for Glens Falls students. The Jackson Heights Elementary School PTA is the umbrella for...
NOTE: This article is now out-of-date. View updated information here. The Glens Falls Local Development Corporation just announced a Small Business Recovery Fund, which provides forgivable loans (that means free money, with some stipulations) up to $7,500 to small businesses experiencing hardship due to the pandemic. Priority...
GLENS FALLS, NY — The businesses of Glens Falls want to spread the word that Glens Falls is OPEN for business! Retailers have opened their doors for shoppers and outdoor dining, takeout and delivery is available. With Governor Cuomo’s blessing on outdoor dining as of today, June...
We were in the middle of getting knocked over by this pandemic, navigating homeschooling and shifting to the home office and trying to figure out how many boxes of Triscuits to stash in the basement when Angie approached Advokate about an internship. She needed a...
