News
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CEDC set to host 2019 MicroBusiness Seminar Series
August 7, 2019Columbia Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) has announced applications are now being accepted for the organization’s annual MicroBusiness Seminar Series. This popular course will run September 17 – November 5.
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Bank’s $5 Million Low Interest Loan Pledge to Northern Columbia County Businesses
August 8, 2019In celebration of the Bank of Greene County’s new Kinderhook-Valatie Branch, the Bank has pledged $5 million in low-interest loans to support future business investment in Valatie, Kinderhook, and the surrounding area. This branch is the Bank’s 6th Columbia County location.
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Direct broadband service mapping finds favor
August 12, 2019Changes are being made at the federal level to improve broadband mapping in an effort to make high-speed internet more accessible to rural communities.
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Governor Announces Nomination of Eric Gertler to Serve as President and CEO of Empire State Development
August 19, 2019Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the nomination of Eric Gertler to serve as President and CEO of Empire State Development (ESD), New York State’s chief economic development agency. Mr. Gertler, who is currently the Executive Chairman of U.S. News & World Report and has been on the board of ESD since June 2018, will assume his role effective September 3, 2019. He will replace Howard Zemsky, who will remain Chair of the ESD Board.
Public Meeting Schedule
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CEDC Board of Directors
September 24, 2019 - 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 Executive Committee
September 18, 2019 - 8:30 AMPlease take notice that there will be a meeting of the Columbia Economic Development Corporation Executive Committee
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CEDC Loan Committee
September 17, 2019 - 1:00 PMPlease take notice that there will be a meeting of the Columbia Economic Development Corporation Loan Committee
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CEDC Board of Directors
August 27, 2019 - 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
August 27, 2019 - 8:15AmPlease take notice that there will be a meeting of the Columbia Economic Development Corporation Loan Committee
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CEDC Loan Committee
August 20, 2019 - 1:00 PM - CANCELLEDPlease take notice that there will be a meeting of the Columbia Economic Development Corporation Loan Committee
Holiday - Office Closed
October 14, 2019 – Columbus Day
November 28 – 29, 2019 – Thanksgiving
December 24 – 25, 2019 – Christmas
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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.
