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CEDC 2024 Annual Member Meeting

 

A series of speakers discussed the local and national economy at the Columbia Economic Development Corporation’s (CEDC) annual meeting at The Greenport on Tuesday, April 30. The event highlighted CEDC’s unprecedented engagement in advancing the county’s economic development strategy with more than 125 representatives from businesses, government, education and the non-profit sectors. Daniel Rickman, District Director of the Syracuse-Upstate New York district office of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) presented as our Keynote Speaker to share his perspective on the regional business climate with a focus on our longstanding partnership with the SBA and the Microloan program.

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By-Law Revisions 2024
2024 Board Terms
2023 Annual Report
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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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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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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.
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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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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.