New Economy News | January 2023 | |
A Strong Entrepreneurial Ecosystem | |
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As St. Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Executive Director and Center for Businesses in Transition (CBIT) Community Liaison Ben Dixon said: “We have a well organized and well established entrepreneurial ecosystem here that supports the entrepreneur. Attending the conference will help introduce the entrepreneur to that ecosystem.”
Learn more from Ben about our region's supportive small business networks in this short video.
Learn how you — or someone you know — can benefit from CBIT's upcoming Small Communities. Big Opportunities.: Own a North Country Business Conference and build the connections and resources you need to make your business ownership dreams come true:
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Join us for this unique learning and networking event:
Learn about networking opportunities, tracks and topics, guest speakers, lodging, and more: www.northcountryopportunities.com
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Welcoming a New Adirondack Diversity Initiative Director | | |
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Tiffany Rea-Fisher Takes On Leadership Role
All of us at ANCA and ADI are thrilled to welcome Tiffany Rea-Fisher as the new director of the Adirondack Diversity Initiative.
An artist, choreographer, social justice advocate, community organizer and proven leader in Harlem and the Adirondacks — Tiffany will bring her passion and leadership skills to the position. We look forward to introducing Tiffany to the ANCA and ADI Community and working with her to build diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the region.
Tiffany begins part-time with ADI on February 1 and full-time on March 6. Learn more in the Adirondack Explorer.
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Small Business Opportunities | |
Participatory Management for Small Businesses
ANCA and the Cooperative Development Institute invite small business owners and employees for a free virtual workshop series on workplace communication, personnel policies and open book management.
Participants will learn systems, practices, and tools to engage workers and improve workplace culture. Focus will be driven by attendee goals and interests during three weekly meetings
Sessions will take place via Zoom on Wednesdays, January 31, February 7, and February 14, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
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Sign Up for Adirondack Buyer Days | |
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We are now accepting vendor applications and buyer registrations for Adirondack Buyer Days — ANCA's business-to-business trade show where small retail shops source handmade and locally-produced gifts directly from their makers.
Adirondack Buyer Days connects talented beginning and established business owners from northern New York and the Northeast — like Christi A. Sobel of Ithaca, NY — with retailers looking for unique artisan products for their shops.
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NYS Launches Green Purchasing Communities Program
The Green Purchasing Communities Program is the first in the nation that makes it easy for local governments to ensure the products they are purchasing have a lower environmental impact.
ANCA Energy Circuit Riders can help your community become a Green Purchasing Community. Contact us at energy@adirondack.org.
Watch last week's Green Purchasing Communities Overview Presentation here.
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Clean Energy Communities
Congratulations to the following communities who are earning credit toward clean energy project grants while saving money and greenhouse gas emissions!
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Town of Black Brook completed Benchmarking - Advanced Reporting
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Town of Franklin completed Clean Energy Upgrades by showing that their PV solar array reduced municipal GHG emissions by at least 10%
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Town of Franklin completed the LED Street Lights HIA after converting their 55 lights through National Grid's LED program
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Village of Canton received CEC points for installing a Level-2 charging station and a DC fast charge station in their village lot (LED street lights - cobrahead)
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Village of Canton received CEC points for installing LED street lights
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Federal Tax Credits for Clean Energy Investment
As of December 21, 2022, the Department of Energy updated their Clean Energy Tax Credits available to consumers for investments in renewable energy, heating & cooling, and energy efficiency upgrades. Tax credits for purchasing EVs have also expanded:
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Adirondack Diversity Initiative | |
Nurturing Belonging in the Adirondacks
All New Yorkers belong in the Adirondacks!
ADI’s Emerging Stewards Initiative works to create new generations of Adirondack stewards from BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) communities across New York State who are invested in the sustainability and longevity of the Adirondack Park.
Consisting of four programs, Claiming Space is designed for BIPOC outdoor enthusiasts of all ages. It welcomes BIPOC excursion groups; introduces participants to the region in ways that are safe, affirming and promote belonging; and promotes positive experiences that help build tourism and stewardship.
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In this three-minute video produced by Talking Wings, Lucienne Nicholson from Inclusive Woods and Us talks about her collaboration with ADI and how together, we are nurturing a sense of belonging for all New Yorkers.
This is one of four videos in a documentary series called Desegregating the Wild.
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Meat Processing Facility to Open in 2024
The Herkimer County Industrial Development Agency and Herkimer Meat Packing LLC are seeking expressions of interest from dairy and beef producers on their proposed processing facility slated to open in 2024.
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ANCA's board and staff would like to express our thanks and well wishes to three directors who recently stepped down from the board, having shared their time and expertise with the organization over the last several years. Many thanks to Steven Cacchio of Champlain National Bank, Brendan Owens of Stafford Owens, PLLC, and Kevin Richardson of Agbotic for their service to ANCA and the North Country region. | |
We also wish Olivia Dwyer, ANCA CPR Lead Program Navigator, our best as she moves on to a new role with the Adirondack Land Trust. We will miss her leadership among colleagues, partners and clients; meticulous eye; excellent communication; and hearing about her dog’s antics! We look forward to working with Olivia in her new position and strengthening our longstanding partnership with ALT. | |
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ICYMI: Here's What We're Reading | | |
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Check out our jobs page for openings with member and partner organizations and regional nonprofits:
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Farmers Market Manager/GardenShare Bookkeeper: GardenShare
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Energy Advisor, Franklin & St. Lawrence Counties: Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County
Have an opening you want to promote? Send a web link to jobs@adirondack.org.
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Build a Resilient Regional Economy
ANCA members are growing the region's New Economy by building strong, resilient and equitable systems for local food, clean energy and small businesses. Become an ANCA member today.
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