News
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Hearing for Electric Trail to be held Oct. 10
September 27, 2018The Kinderhook Village Board will host a public hearing on Oct. 10 for the proposal of purchasing land from Samascott Orchards, off Sunset Avenue, which will be used
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Capital Region Economic Development Council Submits 2018 Progress Report
October 2, 2018The Capital Region Economic Development Council (CREDC) today announced it recently submitted its 2018 Progress Report – entitled Capital Region CREATES – to New York State
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State Agencies Announce $1 Million in Funding Available to Support New Farmers
October 10, 2018Empire State Development (ESD) and the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets today announced $1 million in funding is available to assist early-stage farmers through the New York State New Farmers Grant Fund.
Public Meeting Schedule
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CEDC Board of Directors Meeting
October 23, 2018 - 8:30 AMPlease take notice that there will be a meeting of the Columbia Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors
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CEDC Loan Committee
October 23, 2018 - 8:00 AMPlease take notice that there will be a meeting of the Columbia Economic Development Corporation Loan Committee
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CEDC Executive Committee
October 19, 2018 - 8:30 AMPlease take notice that there will be a meeting of the Columbia Economic Development Corporation Executive Committee
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CEDC Audit & Finance Committee
October 17, 2018 - 8:30 AMPlease take notice that there will be a meeting of the Columbia Economic Development Corporation Audit & Finance Committee
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CEDC Loan Committee – CANCELLED
October 16, 2018 - 1:00 PMPlease take notice that there will be a meeting of the Columbia Economic Development Corporation Loan Committee
Newsletters
Hudson Valley Creamery
Artisan Goat Cheese in Columbia County
Hudson Valley Creamery (HVC), located in Livingston, has been growing in Columbia County in recent years, continuing a long tradition of a strong agribusiness sector. The company produces artisan-style goat cheese in a facility that is the only of its kind on the East Coast. CEDC has worked with HVC to secure funding, including a $1 million state grant in 2015, and study the goat cheese industry.
The Wick Hotel
Growing Capacity for Tourism
The Wick Hotel, on Cross Street in Hudson, is a 55-room boutique hotel that promises to bring increased tourism and event-based business to the City of Hudson and Columbia County. The $8 million project was supported by a $1.5 million grant from Empire State Development, and once open the hotel is expected to produce over $2 million in economic impact for the area annually.
