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ColumbiaComeback
Columbia Comeback is a county-wide initiative to help businesses safely and successfully reopen
in alignment with New York State’s reopening guidelines.
Website: https://columbiacomeback.com
Contact Us: info@columbiacomeback.com
Columbia Economic Development Corporation
Chatham Business Continuity Grant
Applications Due by 4pm on June 15
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information & Resources
For a list of updated information and business resources go to:
CEDC’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information & Resource Page
Columbia Economic Development Corporation is more committed than ever to assisting businesses in
Columbia County as we all navigate this challenging period responding to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Contact Us: info@columbiacomeback.com
Columbia Comeback Shop Local Campaign: May 21-June 30
Columbia County Tourism, Columbia County Chamber of Commerce and Columbia Economic Development Corporation
are encouraging the public to participate by patronizing the growing list of Columbia County businesses
offering take-out, online shopping and curbside pickup in alignment with state guidelines.
For more information visit Columbia County Tourism
Businesses interested in participating should contact info@columbiacomeback.com
News
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Message from Columbia County Board of Supervisors Chairman Matt Murell
May 20, 2020Phase One Underway. Columbia County and the Capital Region is busy navigating the first days of the reopening of the economy under Phase One of New York State’s New York Forward Plan.
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Columbia Comeback Shop Local Initiative
May 21, 2020Columbia County Tourism and the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Columbia County Economic Development Corporation, are pleased to announce a county-wide Shop Local Initiative to drive more sales from patrons in the county to local businesses in our communities as part of Columbia Comeback.
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Governor Announces $100M Loan Fund for Small Businesses
May 22, 2020Governor Cuomo announced today the New York Forward Loan Fund, a new economic recovery loan program aimed at supporting New York State small businesses, nonprofits and small landlords as they reopen after the COVID-19 outbreak and NYS on PAUSE.
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Columbia Economic Development and Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Announce Additional Grant Recipients
June 2, 2020Columbia Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) and Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation (BTCF) on April 24 announced the award of 92 grants to local businesses through the Columbia County Business Continuity Fund.
CEDC Meeting Schedule
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CEDC Workforce & Education – VIA CONFERENCE CALL
June 11, 2020 - 8:30AM -
CEDC Executive Committee – VIA CONFERENCE CALL
June 17, 2020 - 8:30AM -
CEDC Loan Committee – VIA CONFERENCE CALL
June 17, 2020 - 9:30AM -
CEDC Board of Directors – VIA CONFERENCE CALL
June 23, 2020 - 8:30AM
Public Notice
Due to the COVID-19 crisis,
Columbia Economic Development
will conduct the following upcoming meetings
via Conference Call.
The public will have an opportunity to hear the meeting live and provide
comments. Comments can also be provided via email before and
during the meeting to mtucker@columbiaedc.com.
CONFERENCE CALL-IN NUMBER: 800.245.9874
ACCESS CODE: 3180900
Upcoming Webinars
Join us for free webinars offering tools, tips and
resources to help you manage your business remotely
through the COVID-19 crisis.
Selected webinars will be recorded and available in our online Resource Library.
SBDC: Phase One Business Re-Opening Webinar
On-Demand Recording
On-Demand Recording | Webinar PowerPoint Slides
On-Demand Recording
On-Demand Recording | Webinar PowerPoint Slides
June 5 @ 8:30AM
The world is changing. Heading into the year, many industries were struggling to fill jobs. Now it’s anyone’s guess what the future will bring. Every industry has been disrupted. What does this mean for our workforce? Featured Panelists: David Dussault. CE), PI Ventures, Inc.; Dr. Roger Ramsammy, President Hudson Valley Community College; Renee Walrath, President, Walrath Recruiting. An Albany Business Review event.
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Germantown Laundromat & Shop
3 Church Avenue, Germantown, NY 12526
Dana and Tracy Martin are the proud owners of Germantown Laundromat & Shop, a staple in the hamlet of Germantown since 1965. The couple purchased the business in 2018, and since then they have been busy expanding their offerings and upgrading the property.
Today, the familiar little building on Chuch Avenue houses a sustainable shop, a weekly on-site seamstress, as well as a traditional laundromat. And it’s now painted a bright, cheery yellow and features a bocce court and seating in the backyard.
“Germantown Laundromat has been here over half a century,” says Tracy. “We wanted to keep the business going while adding products and services that support environmentally friendly behaviors, like a weekly seamstress for alterations and repairs. It’s a laundromat that aims to teach the community the impact our daily choices have on our bodies and the earth.”
Once Dana and Tracy purchased the property, they turned to Columbia Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) to help finance the cost of inventory and new equipment. The couple were approved for an SBA 
Microloan, which qualified them to receive free technical assistance from one of CEDC’s business consultants.
“The consultant who assisted with setting up our books was terrific,” according to Tracy. “Having one-on-one training to set up QuickBooks and payroll was extremely helpful.”
Germantown Laundromat is no ordinary laundromat. It has free Wi-Fi, indoor + outdoor seating, a water refill station and restroom. The laudromat is open 24/7. A seamstress is onsite on Fridays. The sustainable shop is open Thursday-Sunday, 11-5pm. The business can be reached by calling 518.537.7133 or emailing hello@germantownlaundromat.com. Follow along on instagram @germantown_laundromat.
Saisonnier
11 Chatham Street, Kinderhook, NY 12106
Saisonnier is a family-owned beer, cheese and sundries bar and shop located in the heart of Kinderhook. Founded in 2018 by Kasey and Patrick Kenny, the business offers 150 craft beers, local artisanal cheese, select wines, choice charcuterie, and provisions for dine in or takeaway.
The majority of their products and ingredients are produced by local farmers, artisans and brewers.
Kasey and Patrick moved from Brooklyn to the Hudson Valley to start a family as well as a small business. They found an ideal live/work situation in a historic building on Chatham Street in the Village of Kinderhook.
“The entire community has been supportive of our plan from the beginning,” according to Patrick. The couple and their two-year-old son live upstairs while the tavern occupies the ground floor.
Shortly after arriving, Patrick enrolled in the 8-Week MicroBusiness Seminar Series offered by Columbia Economic Development Corporation. He took advantage of the free Technical Assistance to finish his business plan and learn QuickBooks. A small business loan from CEDC helped finance the start-up costs.
“CEDC provided the gap financing that made the project come together,” said Patrick.
Saisonnier provides a comfortable space for the community while also supporting local agriculture. It is open Mondays & Thursdays 11:30am-9:00pm, Fridays & Saturdays 11:30am-10:30pm and Sundays 11:30am-7:00pm. Events and parties can be scheduled using the space by calling 518.610.8100. Follow along on instagram @ok_saisonnier.
