The Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce presented a festive ribbon cutting to kick off the long awaited grand opening of the Park & Elm Restaurant on Friday, sponsored by M&M digital printing. A sizable crowd of community members attended the ribbon cutting to show their support for the newest endeavor by Glens Falls’ favorite mother and son entrepreneurs, Elizabeth & Ben Miller.
Prior to the ribbon cutting, people wandered the isles of the already popular Park & Elm Market & Deli. Conversations about already beloved “must-try” menu items filled the space. Both Ben & Elizabeth Miller kindly greeted guests, and cheers rang out as the ribbon fell.
Elizabeth & Ben Miller
Ben Miller then welcomed everyone in attendance to enjoy a drink at the bar prior to the first seating. Amongst the attendees was Andrea Harwood, the Director of Development and Site Acquisition for Habitat for Humanity: she said, “Elizabeth and Ben Miller are pillars of this community. We are fortunate to have innovators like them in our downtown corner.”
The bar area was large enough to comfortably accommodate the crowd. Everyone clearly enjoyed the architectural features of the industrial chic decor – decorative wooden tables set with simple yet elegant place settings accented the long teal banquet, which lined the wall that separated the bar from the dining room. The bar area was lined with high top tables, and the barstools were cushioned and had decorative backs. The decor was pulled together with exposed brick walls and a tin ceiling.
The Park & Elm menu will be executed by Executive Chef Matthew J. Delos; Delos and his staff moved across the street from Doc’s Restaurant, and will continue to feature the locally-sourced ingredients that his creative dishes are known for.
Park & Elm will be open Wednesday through Saturday, from 5:00 PM until close; the attached Market & Deli will operate Tuesdays through Saturdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM. For more information, please visit https://www.parkandelm.com/
KIRSH Helmets is a local manufacturer of motorcycle helmets, and Jason Kirshon – Chairman and CEO – and his team have recently improved the safety of their helmets by engineering and patenting a new fluid liner insert to protect the rider.
Typical motorcycle helmets use styrofoam as the liner to protect the rider in the event of an accident, but the KIRSH helmets use fluid displacement in the helmets instead of styrofoam: this technique reduces rotational acceleration more than any other type of helmet on the market today. Kirshon and his team have developed this technology, and pride themselves on the fact that the KIRSH Helmets are 100% American-made.
Kirshon, an avid motorcycle enthusiast, is critical of other helmet technologies that are on the market today: “The helmets today just don’t cut it. They’re either too big or don’t offer enough protection” he said.
Kirshon, who is originally from Lake George, has spent more than a decade researching and developing helmet technology, which is evident in the company’s name; KIRSH stands for “Kinetic Impact Reactive Safety Helmet”.
Patented silicon liner
Kirshon hopes the patented silicon technology will change the motorcycle industry for the better; he believes that fluid displacement in motorcycle helmets is the most effective way to reduce the number of traumatic brain injuries, concussions, and deaths.
Jason Kirshon also believes that the motorcycle industry is using the wrong material to protect riders: “The helmet industry in its entirety is misdirected. They are using lightweight material. The KIRSH Helmet is heavier and more dense. The important part is that it handles kinetic energy more effectively” Kirshon said during a recent interview. The KIRSH liner is made with a platinum-cured medical grade silicone, which is injected with high quality silicone fluid. There are more than 1,200 annual deaths associated with motorcycle crashes in the United States, and this cutting edge technology could potentially help reduce that number.
One major concern throughout the helmet industry is novelty helmets. Novelty helmets are often not made to withstand potential penetration in an accident; and the retention systems or straps do not reliably keep the helmet fastened on the rider’s head in the event of a crash… A helmet for fashion, it seems, is hardly a helmet at all.
Jason Kirshon prides himself on being able to explain 100% of the science behind the technology in the KIRSH Helmets; he has an in-depth understanding of the relationship between energy and force, which are factors in every crash. Kirshon can explain these complicated scientific concepts thoroughly and succinctly; his depth of knowledge clearly illustrates that the fluid insert in the KIRSH Helmet is far more than a simple gimmick.
At KIRSH Helmets, all of the work that goes into protecting the riders is collaborative: Kirshson and his team are involved in every step of the process. They manufacture and ship the helmets, and have a meticulous tracking system that takes into account each step of assembly.
Jason Kirshon. Paul Alesio, Jeannie Morehouse, Todd Kehley
Jeannie Morehouse has been working at KIRSH Helmets for three years and she loves her job. She got her job with the help of a life coach, and fills many positions at the company; but her most important job is packaging the helmets. “She sees what the customer sees. Hers are the last eyes on the helmet before it gets shipped to the customer” Kirshon said, obviously proud of her work. “Jeannie sees things that others have missed and makes sure that every single helmet shipped out is perfect”.
Jeannie is proud of her job at KIRSH Helmets: “I love it here” she said, and when asked what the best part of her job is, she said without hesitation, “SAVING PEOPLE’S LIVES!”
KIRSH Helmets focus is on the safety of the rider. Everything they do is to protect the rider from harm in the event of an accident, and that dedication is evident in every aspect of KIRSH Helmets… The United States Motorcycle market includes over 9 million motorcycle riders, and KIRSH Helmets wants to help each of them to “enjoy the ride”. For more information, please visit kirshhelmets.com
Park Street Hospitality is hosting the grand opening for their restaurant, Park & Elm, on Friday, December 9th. This is their next step – after the successful opening of the gourmet food market & delicatessen on November 19 – for this multi-concept eatery. Chef Matthew J. Delos has moved his team over from the kitchen at Doc’s Restaurant.
Park Hospitality Manager Ben Miller said: “We are beyond excited to open the dining room doors at Park & Elm. With a fresh take on classic dishes, an expanded cocktail and wine program, and a bright welcoming atmosphere, we are eager to welcome customers to this new chapter in our journey.”
Park & Elm has 85 seats in the dining room and a full service bar; the cocktail menu of which was crafted by lead bartender Ethan McKee. In the Spring, guests will also be served on the three-season enclosed patio, which provides the restaurant with an additional 60 seats. The restaurant will be open Wednesday through Saturday starting at 5:00 PM, and the market is open Tuesday through Saturday from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
For opening night, seats in the dining room will be available by reservation only, and the event will include a ribbon cutting presented by the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce at 4:00 PM.
For more information, call (518) 480-3220, or visit parkandelm.com
The Warren County job fair is scheduled for Monday December 12, 2022. This event will be held at the Warrensburg Fire Station on 18 Elm Street, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Businesses located in Warrensburg, Chester, Johnsburg, Thurman, Horicon, Hauge & Stony Creek are invited to register for this hiring event; there is room for up to 20 businesses. This event will include Warren County agencies, such as Warren County Department of Public Works and Countryside Adult Home.
“While the unemployment rate remains low, we still see great value in hosting job fairs to promote all of the great employment options that exist in our community. We have excellent places to work in the northern part of the county, and sometimes they just need the spotlight and the exposure so more residents know about these employers” said Liza Ochsendorf, Warren County Director of Workforce Development.
There had been a previous job fair on October 20, 2022, at Crandall Public Library in Glens Falls; that event hosted 11 employers and 31 job seekers. Businesses that would like to participate are asked to register online at form.jotform.com. Job seekers are not required to register – they can walk in between the hours of 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM on December 12, 2022. For more information, email ochsendorfl@warrencountyny.gov or call (518) 824-8865.
