We are proud to support THE MONKEY Short Film (from novel Skeleton Crew with a renamed dedicated ice cream flavor). Saratoga’s own, Spencer Sherry is the young filmmaker bestowed upon by Stephen King to make this film for just $1. Sherry submitted his screenplay, received approval to participate in the author’s ‘Dollar Babies’ program. Coined…
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Stewart’s Shops/Dake Family recently contributed a generous donation of $100,000 to the Wilton Wildlife Preserve for a project to develop an Outdoor Education Center that will become the focal point for visitors and users of Camp Saratoga. This Center is being named after Larry Gordon, a long-time transformative Wilton leader and Saratoga County planner who…
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*This contest is now closed. Congratulations to our winner Baxter, and his owner Alison, from Gloversville! Check out Baxter’s photo below: April’s “Make Your Own Prize” Contest is here! Every month this year, we’ll be posting a new contest where you can make your own prize, choosing between…
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The MYO Scholarship Selection Committee has awarded $515,750 to 96 students in the Stewart’s family for the 2023 – 2024 academic year! Students in this program will be attending major universities, SUNY colleges, community colleges, and vocational schools. In 1999, Philly Dake established the Make Your Own Scholarship program to help parents with the high…
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The Stillwater Public Library, located in the village of Stillwater in Saratoga county is receiving $75,000 from the Stewart’s Shops/Dake Family for their new community library. Construction on the library has begun and is expected to be completed in late 2023. “We weren’t sure where to turn after discovering every window needed an upgrade in…
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Meet Shop Manager Jen, or as her shop and customers know her, Jenny from the block! She’s had a long and wonderful career at Stewart’s and is now retiring after 33 years! She speaks so proudly about her time at Stewart’s shops, enjoying all aspects of her job. From training and growing her partners, to…
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Happy Earth Day! During the past month, we’ve posted several blogs about our environmental sustainability efforts including Solar, Hydropower, and Electric Vehicles. Stewart’s Shops is a company truly dedicated to the communities we serve, reflected by our sustainable efforts as well as our charitable giving. Earth Day is an annual celebration that honors the achievements…
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Devotion, fairness and taking up the time and mental space to remember his employees are just a few of the reasons Stewart’s Shops President and President Gary Dake, has been once again honored with leadership recognition in the annual Top Workplaces report. (His leadership among large employers was last recognized in 2021.) Employees say Dake…
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Who determines if Stewart’s Shops is a Top Workplace Winner? Our Partners do. This program starts with capturing our Partners’ feedback on what matters most about our culture. “This award celebrates companies that make the world a better place to work, by prioritizing a people-centered culture and giving employees a voice. The Top Workplaces awards…
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Stewart’s Shops has taken top honors for Best Place for a Frozen Treat once again in the Annual Best of the Capital Region Contest by the Albany Times Union! This award wouldn’t have been possible without the help of our incredible customers. From February 20th to March 3rd, fans were able to vote for…
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