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2025 Annual Meeting

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 | 7:30am – 9:30am
Columbia-Greene Community College

Join Columbia Economic Development Corporation (CEDC), local businesses, and government & community leaders on Tuesday, April 29 from 7:30am – 9:30am, at Columbia-Greene Community College, as CEDC reviews local economic development accomplishments.

Sponsorship Opportunities: Columbia Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) offers a range of sponsorship packages to fit any marketing budget. Your sponsorship allows us to provide a dynamic annual program and a valuable networking forum. Whether you’re looking to market your services as an exhibitor or gain unparalleled exposure as an event sponsor, we have the perfect opportunity for you. To become a sponsor, please visit 2025 Annual Meeting Sponsorship – Choose Columbia.

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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 Microenterprise Grant Program

The Columbia County Board of Supervisors, in partnership with the Columbia Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) and the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce (CCCC), is boosting small business in Columbia County with the Columbia Forward Microenterprise Grant.

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CEDC Strategic Initiatives

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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.