The Galesi Group hosted its Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon as its employees joined together to recognize the accomplishments thus far and to discuss opportunities for the year to come. 

Following lunch, Chief Operating Officer, David Buicko delivered a speech thanking each employee for their dedication and hard work this quarter.   

• The Schenectady Chamber of Commerce presented the Galesi Group with the “Renaissance Award” for the development project at Center City. The Renaissance Award is given to companies that have “contributed to the revitalization of Schenectady County by renovating or constructing an outstanding building.”

• Rotterdam Corporate Park: During the aftermath of Hurricane Irene, we donated warehouse space to the Salvation Army to set up a Hurricane Relief Center at the Park. The Salvation Army continues to collect donations for flood victims.

•   Glenville Business and Technology Park: In an effort to enhance these facilities, we are making renovations from the inside-out. Upgrades include new energy efficient lighting, dock doors and equipment, exterior metal siding and façade improvements.

• Ecovative Design is expanding its space at the company’s headquarters in Green Island.
•  Adecco Engineering & Technical, based in Switzerland, moved into Center City. The company provides recruitment, temporary staffing, consulting, and outplacement services.

• Schenectady County Community College started Fall Semester at their newly constructed classrooms at Center City. Over 1,600 students are enrolled at the new Center City location.

• Demolition of the buildings at the Former ALCO site is complete and we have begun site work to prepare for redevelopment. Land use feasibility study continues to progress.

•  Residential: Construction is well underway at Market Center in Saratoga Springs. This six-story urban complex, anchored by a new Price Chopper, offers one, two and three bedrooms with retail space available for lease on the ground level. We are now accepting apartment applications at www.marketcentersaratoga.com

• Commercial: This September, Ellis Medicine broke ground for the construction of a 38,000 square foot urgent care center in Clifton Park.

• Distribution Unlimited has picked up additional business at the Northeastern Industrial Park. To date we have received in excess of 6,000 rail cars of various commodities for distribution throughout the Northeast.

• Sales have tripled this quarter as we continue to expand into new territories.

In recognition of Administrative Professionals Day, the Galesi Group hosted its quarterly Employee Appreciation Luncheon. Each quarter the Galesi Group holds a lunch to recognize the outstanding efforts of its workforce. Our long term success has been attributed to our loyal employees, who in many cases have remained with the company for over 30 years.

This event is an opportunity for Chief Operating Officer, David Buicko to express his appreciation for everyone’s hard work and report a brief update on the company’s current performance and news of upcoming and ongoing projects.

Some positive news includes:

Industrial Parks

- Despite sluggish rental market, Galesi Industrial Parks’ occupancy rates have remained steady throughout the first quarter. Our focus is on retaining existing tenants and enhancing the Parks.

New Leasing

- Schenectady County Community College signed a new lease at Center City  

 Brownfield Redevelopment

- The demolition at the former ALCO site continues. Land use feasibility study in progress

 New residential and commercial development.

- In partnership with Bonacio Construction, the Galesi Group has expanded into Saratoga County with The Development at Market Center

 Recent Hires

- Distribution Unlimited hired Steve Ribét as Business Development Manager

 Promotions

- David Ahl promoted to Director of Industrial Parks Division