Hudson River Skywalk Opens with Fanfare

June 1, 2019

On Saturday visitors enjoyed new perspectives of the breathtaking landscapes that inspired the Hudson River School artists while taking their first stroll on the newly unveiled Hudson River Skywalk.
The $11 million investment in Columbia and Greene counties known as the Hudson River Skywalk is expected to bring millions of additional tourist dollars to the region,

Hudson River Skywalk Grand Opening: June 1, 2019

May 29, 2019

Join the community in celebrating the completion of the new pedestrian path connecting the historic homes and studios of artists Thomas Cole and Frederic Church on Saturday, June 1 at 12 Noon.

Capital Region is NY’s 2nd Fastest-Growing Region

May 10, 2019

The Capital Region again was state’s second-fastest growing region in 2018.  The eight-county region last year had a population of 1,084,941, up 248 from the previous year. The only region with stronger year-over-year growth was the Mid-Hudson Region at 0.1 percent, according to a Center for Economic Growth analysis of new U.S. Census Bureau data. 

CEDC Board of Directors

June 25, 2019 - 8:30 AM

Please take notice that there will be a meeting of the Columbia Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors held on June 25, 2019

CEDC Governance & Nominating Committee

June 21, 2019 - 8:30 AM

Please take notice that there will be a meeting of the Columbia Economic Development Corporation Governance and Nominating Committee

CEDC Executive Committee – CANCELLED

June 19, 2019 - 8:30 AM

Please take notice that there will be a meeting of the Columbia Economic Development Corporation Executive Committee held on June 19, 2019 at 8:30 AM

CEDC Loan Committee – CANCELLED

June 18, 2019 - 1:00 PM

Please take notice that there will be a meeting of the Columbia Economic Development Corporation Loan Committee held on June 18, 2019 at 1:00 PM

Columbia County Business Wins SBA Small Business Excellence Award

May 17, 2019

One local small business was recognized during National Small Business Week at the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 21st Annual Small Business Excellence Awards luncheon in Albany on Tuesday, May 7th. Small businesses are selected for the Excellence Awards based on their company’s longevity, innovation, sales growth, increased employment, ability to overcome adversity or community contributions.