Bloomingdale Daycare Receives AEDC Funding 

Steven Garneau and Victoria Duley present the loan proceeds check to Lindsay Murray.

Lindsay Murray of Little Tykes Daycare received AEDC loan funds, including through the privately-funded Adirondack Opportunity Fund, to progress the opening of this institutional daycare. Ms. Murray is an experienced childhood educator and purchased a closed church in Bloomingdale which is being painstakingly restored to serve as a childcare center in this hamlet. Little Tykes plans to open early in 2024.



AEDC is especially excited about this project given the widely-known shortage of daycare facilities across the region, and particularly in its most rural areas. Congratulations to Lindsay and her team in moving forward!  

Victoria Duley Joins International Economic Development Council (IEDC) Team in Henry County, Alabama 

Victoria Duley (third from right) with Henry County, AL Economic Development Authority officials, industry partners, and rest of IEDC service team.

Executive Director Victoria Duley joined a small team of economic development experts from across the country this fall to immerse in several days of meetings with regional partners and business and industry representatives in Henry County, Alabama. This “Wiregrass” region of the tri-state (Alabama/Florida/Georgia) area is rich in history, and natural and agricultural resources.

The team was treated to freshly boiled peanuts and all kinds of southern hospitality as they learned about the region and its economic challenges. At the end of the visit, the team presented initial findings and will continue to work with IEDC to develop an economic development strategy for the region. 

Golf Simulator Coming to Plattsburgh

Griffin Parks and James Conway receive loan checks at closing at the AEDC office.

AEDC provided a loan to co-owners James Conway and Griffin Parks to open Plattsburgh Golf Simulation. Mr. Conway and Mr. Parks are both avid golfers and seek to provide golfers with the opportunity to practice their skills year-round.

There are no other golf simulators in the Plattsburgh area, and they look forward to serving all levels of golfers, from those just starting out to seasoned professionals. Good luck to this swinging new business in downtown Plattsburgh! 

Russ Kinyon Speaks on Small Business Panel at Lake Champlain Lake George Regional Planning Board Conference

Business Development Director Russ Kinyon represented AEDC at the LCLGRPB "Forward Together” conference in Lake Placid. Russ presented on accessing capital and technical assistance for regional small businesses and AEDC’s role in serving both areas. The conference was an excellent gathering of partners from across the region with exciting content about moving our region forward. 

Entrepreneurship Assistance Center (EAC)

Program Annual Conference

Stephanie Donaldson (center) with Empire State Development EAC Program staff and other center staff at the annual conference in Long Island.

Stephanie Donaldson attended this year’s 36th annual EAC training and awards conference, “Building Strong Communities Through Entrepreneurship,” in Woodbury, New York. AEDC is one of the longest-serving designated centers in New York State, having provided business counseling and support to the North Country region’s entrepreneurs since the 1990s. The conference featured a number of informative panels and culminated with the recognition of seven inspiring Entrepreneurs of the Year.

AEDC Presents to Women in Business in Ticonderoga

Victoria Duley co-presents with Angela Smith and Melinda Little to Ticonderoga area women entrepreneurs at the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce.

AEDC presented to a dynamic group of women entrepreneurs and would-be entrepreneurs at the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) this fall. Victoria was joined by experts Angela Smith of Market Street Collaboratives and Melinda Little of Point Positive. The team talked about launching a business, growing a business, and leveraging opportunities such as certification as a New York State Minority or Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE). AEDC is grateful for the always energetic and professional hosts from TACC and to Glens Falls National Bank who sponsored the event.

Thanking Loan Program Manager Steve Garneau for his Service at AEDC

Steve Garneau (center) at a farewell lunch in Saranac Lake with AEDC staff.

After 11 years, AEDC’s Loan Program Manager Steven Garneau has departed to enjoy a semi-retirement. Steve worked tirelessly for AEDC clients to bring well over a hundred loans to fruition during his service.

His humor and dedication to our clients and the office will be missed. We wish him the best in enjoying time with his family and in future pursuits. 

Celebrating Small Businesses with St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce

AEDC team and Board Chair Rob Aiken with Lashawanda Ingram (and guest) from Seasons Beauty, and Fred Hanss, Village of Potsdam Planning and Development Office. 

AEDC enjoyed the St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce annual dinner in Potsdam, hosting a table of partners and clients. The evening was a great time celebrating the accomplishments of the year with the Chamber’s team and the community. 

Don’t forget to support your many small businesses this holiday season and on “Small Business Saturday”! 

We’re Seeking a Special New Team Member…

Come join our great team to improve our communities by helping people achieve their dreams in small business! See aedconline.com for job description, or call our office at 518-891-5523. 

For more details contact AEDC and social media links below!

AEDC

67 Main Street Suite 300

Saranac Lake, NY 12983

518.891.5523