Last November, the PCD embarked on a two year recreation initiative with three goals in mind:
Create an attractive, consistent signage system for all recreational activities in the area.
Develop a comprehensive recreation website.
Improve the physical conditions of the Chenango Canal Towpath.
To meet the third goal of the project, PCD has been working with a team of Cornell students from the City/Regional Planning department to design upgrades to the towpath. On February 27th, the students came to Hamilton to experience our town and to evaluate the trail system. They spent all day meticulously reviewing all parts of the towpath and documenting the great possibilities that exist.
Now that they have a better understanding of the towpath, they'd like to hear from you! PCD is inviting the public to share their ideas on the future of the towpath, the needs of a website, and other general thoughts on recreation. Please attend our public meeting Saturday, April 9th 10am-12pm at the Hamilton Public Libraryto help us create a vision for recreation in our area!
Jennifer Marotto Lutter
Executive Director, PCD
Home-Based Business Survey.... Help us help you.
If you are the owner of a home-based business, or know someone who is, please pass along our survey.
Through a more complete understanding of this important and growing population, we can better develop helpful services for home-based business owners.
BUY MADISON Presents: Business "Speed Dating" Night
Kallet Center, Oneida, NY
A networking event for Madison County businesses with a focus on creating new business connections to match local producers, farmers, and artisans to local restaurants, retailers, B&Bs, and more! The event includes a round of "speed dating" between businesses. Find your business match!
Free to all Madison County businesses. Cash bar and hors d'oeuvres
To register call (315) 366-2377 or register online at this link:
www.BusinessSpeedDating.eventbrite.com
Homebuyer Education Course- Much more than information!
4/20 and 4/21, 5:30 pm-8:30 pm
Hamilton Library, 13 Broad St
$75 per household or two people (do not have to live together to split cost of course)
Interested in buying your first home, but aren't sure how much you can afford or what steps you need to take? Want to know what programs are out there for first time homebuyers?
Come to Homebuyer Education (hosted by the Partnership for Community Development and the Utica HomeOwnership Center).
You will leave the workshop with knowledge about funding opportunities, an understanding of exactly what you can afford based on your financial and credit information, completion of a home buying education course- a requirement for many mortgage loans and grant funding programs, along with the confidence to communicate effectively with realtors, inspectors and others involved in the home-buying process.
PCD and CCE Event on Energy Programs held February 23rd, 11am-1:00pm
Last month we partnered with Cornell Cooperative Extension to offer an Alternative Energy for Agricultural Enterprises workshop. The event was successful- offering interested locals the opportunity to learn more about alternative forms of energy. The feedback was wonderful and as such we want to share the contact information for Solarize CNY to all those reading our newsletter... whether residential, business, or farm... If you are interested in solar visit Solarize CNY's beautiful website to learn more... www.solarizecny.org
Applications for SBA's Emerging Leaders Initiative for Small Business Owners
SBA will offer the Emerging Leaders Initiative to 12-20 small business owners (participants) in the Syracuse Region. The initiative uses a copyrighted curriculum called the STREETWISE STEPS to Small Business Growth. The curriculum gives small business owners an opportunity to gain knowledge and experience through a combination of 1) executive education, 2) practical tips based on 'real-life' business experience and 3) advice from business leaders that can be readily applied. Emerging Leaders classes will begin in Mid-April and are FREE. For more information visit ;
http://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USSBA/bulletins/136f7d1
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PCD MISSION
We will enhance sustainable economic opportunity and community vitality in the village and town of Hamilton and the surrounding areas.
Specifically, we help:
Existing businesses and farms thrive.
Attract and support new community-minded businesses and talent to our area.
Develop attractive, inviting and commercially viable downtown area.
Preserve and enhance the small town, rural character of our community, staying authentic to who we are.
Foster widespread civic involvement in community development initiatives.
Research, solicit, and administer grants and gifts to serve these purposes and leverage the community resources of our Partner organizations.
Partnership for Community Development Board
James Leach (President) Victoria Migonis (Vice Pres.) Matthew Norris (Treasurer)
Russ Lura David Buran Joanne Borfitz Peter Darby Shannon Mantaro
from the City/Regional Planning department to design upgrades to the towpath. 
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