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CEDC-Columbia County Interim Funding Agreement has been approved naming CEDC as the lead County funded economic development agency. The Agreement restores 2015 funding; approves 2016 funding; and extends the Tucker Strategies, Inc.contract with CEDC until such time as a Strategic Plan is completed and a new executive director is appointed – anticipated date is June 30, 2016. The Agreement also states CEDC will pay the County $114,000, representing the value of the portion of the Columbia County Commerce Park that was conveyed to Ginsberg’s Foods for its new site on Route 66 in Ghent; and stipulates conditions which need to be met for CEDC to return to recurrent annual contractual funding for 2017. CEDC is grateful to the Board of Supervisors and its economic development committee for the dialog and discussion that resulted in the restoration of funding and a commitment for 2016 funding. Agreement.
CEDC Board Vacancies - CEDC is seeking interested individuals from its membership to serve on the CEDC Board of Directors. The Board is interested in representation from a variety of business sectors, including agriculture, manufacturing, hospitality, arts/culture, and tourism. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume to Lisa Drahushuk or mail to: CEDC, 4303 Route 9, Hudson, NY 12534.
November 10th Membership Meeting - There was a sense of renewed energy and excitement at Kozel's on November 10th as CEDC's Interim President/CEO Michael Tucker and CEDC Board Chair Tony Jones were joined by 100 government officials and business leaders for a Special Membership Meeting. Tucker and Jones remarked on what the business community can expect from CEDC in 2016, including a strategic planning process beginning in mid-January, followed by an executive director search in March. CEDC Marketing Director Carol Wilber rolled out the corporation's new Membership Program, describing the various levels of membership investment and benefits. CEDC attorney Andrew Howard reviewed the new bylaws, which were voted on and adopted by the membership. More.
The Columbia Economic Development Corporation has launched its new Membership Program, with four investment levels and specific tangible benefits for each level of investment. Over the past month, the members of the Chamber and CEDC Board of Directors have worked together to develop a joint membership which provides Columbia County businesses with the greatest range of business information and access to economic development programs and tools. Chamber members will be offered a $100 rate reduction when investing in CEDC’s Full or Associate Memberships. CEDC encourages local businesses to consider membership in both organizations. It’s a way to amplify your voice – not just in presenting your business, but in speaking for the interests of business in general, and in making clear that our best future is the one we can make achievable starting right now. For more information please contact CEDC Marketing Director Carol Wilber. Membership Brochure/Application.
Thirteen business owners received their Micro-MBAs in November as Columbia Economic Development Corporation wrapped up its 34th Microbusiness Seminar Series. The eight-week seminar held its final class November 17th, with CEDC Board Chairman Tony Jones on hand to offer his congratulations. More.
CEDC and IDA projects for 2012-2015 include: American Bio Medica, Autonomous Energy, Barlow Hospitality, Beth's Farm Kitchen, Black Forest Flammkuchen Corp., Chatham Brewing Co., LLC, Dirworx, Inc.; Hudson-Chatham Winery; Eric Marrish Corp.; EZ Foods of the Northeast; Germantown Variety, Inc.; Hudson Athen Retail; Hudson Cruises, Inc.; Hudson Valley Creamery; Jim's Small Engine Repair; Laundress at Sip-n-Suds; MOD Restaurant III; Mairanda's Cutting Edge; McDaris Art; Monkshood Nursery; Pampered Cow; Paul Calcagno; Parr Inabar; Pete's Gone Fishing; Phoenix Services Group, LLC; Premier Personal Products; Primitive Twig; Pro Printers: RonnyBrook Farm; Scheriff Electrical Services; The Pampered Cow, LLC; The Vanderbuilt House; Valatie Housing Group, LLC; and SunStream Hudson.
The Hudson Development Corporation (HDC) is seeking your input regarding business in the City of Hudson. If you own or operate a business in the City of Hudson, please take a few minutes to complete the short 2016 Hudson Business Climate Survey. Submissions by January 8, 2016.
The 2015 Regional Council Consolidating Funding Application & Upstate Revitalization Initiative Awards will be announced by Governor Andrew Cuomo at 10:30 AM on Thursday, December 10th. CEDC anticipates the awards will be streamed live from the governors website as in past years. Please mark your calendars and tune in!
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