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2025 Columbia County
Board of Supervisors
Virtual Housing Forum

Tuesday, October 28 at 4 PM  (Online Event)

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Join or Renew Your CEDC Membership Today

As we look forward to the coming year, we face a number of unique challenges. Rising costs, supply-chain disruptions, workforce availability, and market uncertainties all put strains on business operations and personal security.  More than ever, your support as a Member of CEDC is exceptionally valued.

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2025 Village of Kinderhook Small Project Grant Fund

In partnership with the NY Department of State, NYS Housing Trust Fund Corporation, and the Village of Kinderhook, the Columbia Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) has been selected to administer a Small Project Grant Fund award through NY Forward.

The Small Project Fund is designed to enhance the economic vitality of local commercial districts. By improving aesthetics, these projects help increase property values, attract businesses, encourage tourism, and strengthen the overall appeal of our communities.

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CEDC Strategic Initiatives

Business Development

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Housing

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GROW HERE

Business growth is what drives economic growth, which is CEDC’s core mission. No matter what size or industry, CEDC can provide services to help your business expand.
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LOCATE HERE

Find out why Columbia County is a great place to locate your business and how CEDC can help during a relocation or expansion process.
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LIVE HERE

Columbia County has abundant cultural, recreational, and historical resources that provide a high quality of life to local residents.
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Learn about CEDC.

About Us

Mission Statement: Our mission is to strengthen the area’s tax base through economic development and job creation, to assist business to locate and expand within the County, and to promote Columbia County as a premier spot for both business investment and personal opportunity.
CEDC Strategic Plan

Business Financing

CEDC Loan Program: Our SBA Microloans are geared for small, medium and even large, for-profit businesses in Columbia and Greene Counties. All Microloans come with one-on-one technical assistance at no charge. Our CEDC Revolving Loan Fund is geared for start-ups and expanding businesses that create jobs in Columbia County. Interest rates and terms are competitive.
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Help Define Columbia County’s Future

Columbia Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) invites you to join businesses and organizations from across Columbia County who support CEDC as members, in our efforts to bring increasing prosperity to the county’s economy and contribute to the rising quality of life in our communities.

 

TWO WAYS TO JOIN OR RENEW YOUR CEDC MEMBERSHIP:
Mail: Complete the Application Form and mail with your payment to:
Columbia Economic Development Corporation
One Hudson City Centre, Suite 301, Hudson, NY 12534
Online: Check out the membership levels and then go to the become a CEDC member page to make a purchase.