National Black Business Month is celebrated in August — it’s a time to acknowledge, visit, and appreciate black-owned businesses across the nation and all that they represent in the country’s continual striving for diversity and equality. 

BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS

WELCOME - RUSS KINYON

Russ Kinyon serves as Business Development Director, providing support for growing AEDC’s resources and loan program. Russ has a passion for improving and empowering organizations, lives, and communities.

He has 25 years of international leadership and organization management experience in private and public service working for economic development agencies, government offices, universities, small businesses, and non-profits. In these capacities, he has made a meaningful impact through advocacy and increasing access to resources, improving policies and programs, and overcoming challenges.

He enjoys serving on community and economic development committees, making music, traveling, taking in the ADK wilderness, and all things coffee.

Adirondack Chamber of Commerce at Common Roots Brewery

Victoria Duley enjoyed meeting old and new friends at the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce event at the incredible Common Roots Brewery in South Glens Falls.

This business truly did “rise from the ashes” and is an inspiring tale of growth and giving back- adding a wonderful meeting place in the region. Great job to the Chamber and Common Roots for a lovely event.



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Common Roots Brewery

WITH WOMAN WELLNESS

Congratulations to With Woman Wellness in Lake Placid on their ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of these amazing physical and mental health practitioners to serve our area!

Great event put together by our partners at the Saranac Lake area Chamber of Commerce.

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With Woman Wellness

ARCH Mohawk Scholars youth program at the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe

On July 13^th, AEDC provided a day-long training in personal financial accountability to the Mohawk Scholars youth program at the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, in partnership with its Office of Economic Development. Lead Trainer Steven Schanely brought his decades of training and experience in financial counseling to this dynamic group of youth leaders. We know they are off to do great things and were so pleased to meet them and their young adult leaders!

For more information click: St. Regis Mohawk Tribe

NORTH COUNTRY REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

On July 17^th, Victoria joined the North Country Regional Economic Development Council at Fort Drum for their regular meeting.

The council learned more about the tremendous presence and regional impact of this installation and future investment plans. 

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Regional Economic Development Council

Adirondack Labyrinth offers Wellness in the Woods

Congratulations to Christine and Larry Powers for the opening of the Adirondack Labyrinth at ASA Adirondack in Bakers Mills. Beautiful work and an incredible gathering to celebrate!

“The purpose of this labyrinth is community and connection,” said Christine Katzenmeyer, Executive Director of the Legacy Labyrinth Project – of which the Adirondack Labyrinth is a member. “Anytime you walk this labyrinth and you think about connection and community, it’s wise that you do. It adds energy to your walk if you think about it and keep it in your heart.”

For more information click: ADK LABYRINTH

For more details contact AEDC and social media links below!

AEDC

67 Main Street Suite 300

Saranac Lake, NY 12983

518.891.5523