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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.
Please contact us at info@columbiaedc.com if you have any questions or would like more information.
News
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CEDC Announces Office Changes Due to COVID-19
March 13, 2020Due to the Coronavirus, Columbia Economic Development (CEDC) is implementing a number of interim steps designed to keep its staff, clients and members of the public safe.
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Two New COVID-19 Response Funds Launch in Columbia County
March 30, 2020Foundations, Business, Community, Elected Officials and Donors Help Seed Funds to Support Nonprofits and Small Businesses. Two new emergency funds to rapidly deploy resources to community-based organizations and small businesses as they respond to the impact of the coronavirus have been established in Columbia County.
Public Meeting Schedule
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Columbia County Industrial Development Agency – CANCELLED
April 7, 2020 - 8:30AM -
Columbia County Capital Resource Corporation – CANCELLED
April 7, 2020 - 9:00AM -
CEDC Audit & Finance Committee – CANCELLED
April 15, 2020 - 8;30AM -
CEDC Loan Committee – VIA CONFERENCE CALL
April 15, 2020 - 9:30AM -
CEDC Annual Meeting – POSTPONED
April 28, 2020 - 7:30AM
PUBLIC NOTICE
– PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN MEETING LOCATION –
Due to the Coronavirus,
Columbia Economic Development
will conduct the following upcoming meetings
via Conference Call.
CEDC Loan Committee
April 15, 2020 – 9:30AM
CONFERENCE CALL IN NUMBER:
800.245.9874
Access Code: 3180900
POSTPONED: CEDC 2020 Annual Meeting
April 28, 2020 | 7:30AM – 9:30AM
Kozel’s Restaurant, Ghent, NY 12075
Due to the viral nature of COVID-19, and in keeping with the governor’s recent announcement this event has been postponed for the foreseeable future. We will announce a new date once it is deemed safe to have large events once more.
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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.
