New Economy News | June 2023 | |
The Power of Funding Partnerships | |
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ANCA builds small business and community resilience by working closely with local partners, government agencies, and private foundations in order to achieve our shared goals of creating equitable access to wealth.
We work together to help our region not only to recover from challenges facing Rural America — but to thrive.
In ANCA's latest What's Up North blog, Entrepreneurial Economy Program Director Dani Delaini reflects on the Big Picture — and the setbacks, successes and funding partnerships that fuel our collaborative and transformative work across the region.
Photo: Scott Gilbert of Tug Hill Artisan Roasters in one of over 300 ANCA CPR clients served thanks to private and public funding sources.
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Save the Date! ANCA Annual Meeting
Join the ANCA Community for our 2023 Annual Meeting, Building Belonging in the New Economy.
Together, we'll engage in an interactive conversation and community reception focused on promoting welcoming and belonging in our region. We'll share stories and explore actions for ensuring that all people are able to find a sense of belonging in our region, retain current residents, draw back past residents, and welcome new ones.
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What: 2023 ANCA Annual Meeting, Building Belonging in the New Economy
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When: Friday, September 8, 2023, 1-5 p.m. (Conversation 1-3 p.m., Reception 3-5 p.m.)
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Where: Tug Hill Estate, Lowville, NY
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Registration: Opening soon!
Stay tuned for more information about the meeting agenda, guest speakers and more!
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Transition Highlight: Fobare's Becomes Applewood
Congratulations to longtime owners of Fobare's Fruits in Rensselaer Falls and the new owners of the operation under its new name, Applewood Orchards, for their successful business transition!
ANCA's Dani Delaini joined CBIT Liaisons Ben Dixon and Laura Pearson of the St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce to celebrate this milestone at Applewood Orchards' Grand Opening Ceremony on Saturday, June 10. Ben and Laura supported the orchard’s new owners — the Brice and Conklin families — during this transition process.
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Orchards play a big role in St. Lawrence County’s tourism sector and across the region, offering a variety family friendly activities, a scenic event venue, and of course apple picking! Read more about the grand opening, and stop by Applewood this season. | |
Featured Business for Sale: Potsdam Laundry
Speaking of business opportunities in St. Lawrence County, Potsdam Laundry is currently seeking new owners. Started in 1979, the business has an established client base in Potsdam and is close to all four colleges in St. Lawrence County.
Learn about this and other available businesses on our list of featured businesses for sale.
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Familiarization Tours of the North Country
ANCA and the Center for Businesses in Transition recently launched our new Familiarization Tour Program, designed to provide insight and firsthand experience of the area to aspiring business owners.
Want to visit an available North Country business in person? Let us organize a tour for you and help foot the bill. Contact us at transitions@adirondack.org about the tour program. Check out the flyer to learn more.
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Free Bookkeeping Workshops
Join the ANCA Center for Pandemic Response (ANCA CPR) for a free 3-part virtual series, Bookkeeping Practices for Small Businesses, with speaker David Reichel of Century Acres Business Services.
Presented in partnership with the SUNY Canton Small Business Development Center (SBDC), webinar topics include:
- Bookkeeping best practices for small businesses
- Tips for seasonal businesses
- Basic accounting principles
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The following Thursday afternoon sessions take place from noon-1:00 p.m. via Zoom.:
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June 29: Introduction to Bookkeeping 101
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July 13: Introduction to Bookkeeping 102
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July 27: Basic QuickBooks Workshop
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Additional Business Support Services
The ANCA CPR Team is here to help you achieve your small business goals. Reach out to be connected with other small business resources and receive news about upcoming programs.
Learn more about ANCA CPR on our website or contact us at cpr@adirondack.org.
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Juneteenth Explained
Juneteenth marks our country’s second independence day. On June 19, 1865, Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas to inform enslaved African Americans of their freedom and the end of the Civil War. Granger’s announcement put into effect the Emancipation Proclamation, which had been issued nearly two and a half years earlier, on January 1, 1863, by President Abraham Lincoln.
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Equity in Broadband
The Adirondack Diversity Initiative participated in a number of Juneteenth Celebrations around the North Country including the City and State NY/Spectrum Juneteenth Broadband Panel. The event brought together leaders from government, industry, and technology to celebrate the significance of Juneteenth, the importance of equity and visibility in technology and broadband while honoring the unique and insightful perspectives of thought leaders in New York State.
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Tri-Lakes Pride Celebration
Join ADI and ANCA at this second annual family friendly celebration of diversity and freedom.
When: Sunday, June 25, noon to 4
Where: Parade starts on Olive Street, Saranac Lake, at noon.
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Akwesasne Art Market & Juried Show
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe and Akwesasne Travel highlight the best of Akwesasne through cultural tourism initiatives. Join them for this second annual juried art show.
When: Sunday, July 2, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Generations Park, Akwesasne
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Conference Thanks
Many thanks to all who joined ANCA and the Mohawk Valley Clean Energy Team for our 2023 Clean Energy Conference!
We were inspired by our guest presenters and by all of you who asked questions, dug into challenging topics and engaged with each other over timely energy and policy issues.
If you attended the conference and haven't filled out the post-event survey, please take a few minutes to complete it now. We'd love your feedback.
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Photo: the conference kicked off with a conversation with NYS DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos (left) and Hydro-Québec COO Serge Abergel. | |
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Environmental Bond Act Listening Tour
State agencies, local governments and partners are able to access Environmental Bond Act funding to protect water quality, help communities adapt to climate change, improve resiliency and create green jobs.
Next month, NYS is conducting a statewide educational listening tour to provide information on Bond Act funding opportunities for the public and potential stakeholders, including a stop in Saranac Lake on Friday, July 14. There will also virtual sessions on June 26 and July 26.
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Free Energy Workshops for North Country Residents
The North Country Clean Energy Hub helps residents and businesses adopt clean energy technology, utilize energy efficiency programs, and find jobs in the clean energy industry. These initiatives can save money, make homes healthier, and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Check out the following free workshop led by the Hub's Energy Advisors:
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What: Energy Audit Presentation
When: Thursday, June 22, 2:00 p.m.
Where: Keene Valley Public Library
Contact: Clinton, Essex, & Hamilton Co. Energy Advisor Matt Plouffe at mjp359@cornell.edu or 315-965-3975
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What: Home Energy Efficiency Workshop
When: Tuesday, June 27, 5:00 p.m.
Where: Lewis Co. JCC Education Center
Contact: Jefferson & Lewis Co. Energy Advisor Eamon LaDue at el692@cornell.edu or 315-775-8864
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Celebrating 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 Inlet launched a community campaign for community solar
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Town of Jay adopted a policy to Benchmark Municipal Buildings
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Village of Antwerp submitted LED street lights - cobrahead fixtures
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Village of Massena submitted LED street lights - cobrahead fixtures and LED street lights - decorative fixtures for a total of 900 points
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Village of Philadelphia submitted LED street lights - cobrahead fixtures
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Village of Sackets Harbor submitted LED street lights- cobrahead fixtures
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City of Ogdensburg submitted Code Enforcement-Leadership Round
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And congratulations to the following communities that were recently awarded CEC grants:
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Town of Pierrepont: $5,000 CEC designation grant
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Town of Westport: $10,000 CEC points-based grant
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Village of Tupper Lake: $5,000 CEC designation grant
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City of Ogdensburg: $5,000 CEC designation grant
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Small Farms Making Strides | | |
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Bike the Barns on October 7
Join us for a farm-by-bike tour of New York's Champlain Valley! Spots are filling up fast, so sign up today!
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What: Bike the Barns
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When: Saturday, October 7, 2023
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Start/finish: Ausable Brewing Company, Keeseville, NY
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Mileage: 25-30 miles
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Cost: $99 includes ride, finish line food, drink & live music
Route and farm stop updates coming soon!
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Recycling Food Waste
On June 12, the Compost for Good Team and North Country farmers, researchers and community members joined Cherie and Dan Whitten at Whitten Family Farm in Winthrop for a tour of their newly constructed Aerated Static Pile (ASP) compost facility. Here, food scraps from the Potsdam area are turned into rich compost to supplement the farm's soils and market to local farmers and gardeners. This test site serves as an example for farms across the region.
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Thank you to the Whittens for their hard work and hospitality! | |
ICYMI: Here's What We're Reading | |
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Visit our jobs page for openings with member and partner organizations and regional nonprofits:
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Multimedia Journalist: Akwesasne TV
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Community Energy Advocate: Northern Power & Light
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Headwaters Coordinator: Adirondack Council and Northern Forest Canoe Trail
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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