Public Meetings

Boston-based Drumlin Field Ventures to open brandy distillery in Claverack; promises 25 new local jobs

NewsBy CEDCJune 18, 2018

(June 18, 2018) – A Boston-based company plans to open a farm and brandy distillery in the coming years that will create two dozen new jobs. Empire State Development, the state’s economic development initiative, announced June 1 that Drumlin Field Ventures will establish a field-to-glass brandy distillery and tasting room on 182 acres of farm property off the intersection of state Route 23 and county Route 27. The company plans to produce apple and grape brandies using fruit from trees and vines planted on the grounds.

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State Agriculture Commissioner Announces $17 Million To Protect and Preserve Water Quality Across New York

NewsBy CEDCJune 6, 2018

(June 6, 2018) – State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today announced $17 million is available to protect and conserve critical soil and water resources on farms across New York State. Grants provided through the Agricultural Nonpoint Source Abatement and Control Program will help farmers address water quality challenges in priority watersheds by supporting strategic environmental planning and the implementation of best management practices. 

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Pierro Elected Chair of County IDA and CRC

NewsBy CEDCJune 5, 2018

(June 6, 2018) – The Columbia County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) and the Capital Resource Corporation (CRC) have elected Carmine (Cappy) Pierro of Taghkanic as Chairman of both Boards. 

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Capital Region Council Will Again Compete for $750 Million in State Funds

NewsBy CEDCJune 4, 2018

(May 31, 2018) The Albany area’s economic development council is beginning this year’s process of competing for a portion of $750 million in state money to use on economic development projects.

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County Seeks $650K to Expand Creamery and G’Tel

NewsBy CEDCMay 30, 2018

(May 23, 2018) – Columbia County officials applied for grant money to help the Hudson Valley Creamery and local telecommunications company GTel expand as a way to create new jobs.  

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State Agencies Partner to Announce the Grand Opening of the Wick Hotel in Hudson

NewsBy CEDCMay 21, 2018

(May 21, 2018) Empire State Development and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation today announced the grand opening of The Wick, a new hotel in Hudson, Columbia County.

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CEDC Board of Directors

June 26, 2018 - 8:30 AM

Please take notice that there will be a meeting of the Columbia Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors on June 26, 2018 at 8:30 AM at 4303 Route 9, Hudson, NY 12534

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CEDC Workforce and Education Committee – MEETING CANCELLED

June 20, 2018 - 4:00 PM

Please take notice that there will be a meeting of the Columbia Economic Development Corporation Workforce and Education Committee held on June 20, 2018 at 4:00 PM at 4303 Route 9, Hudson, NY 12534

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CEDC Executive Committee

June 20, 2018 - 8:30 AM

Please take notice that there will be a meeting of the Columbia Economic Development Corporation Executive Committee on June 20, 2018 at 8:30 AM at 4303 Route 9, Hudson, NY 12534

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CEDC Loan Committee – MEETING CANCELLED

June 19, 2018 - 1:00 PM

Please take notice that there will be a meeting of the Columbia Economic Development Corporation Loan Committee held on June 19, 2018 at 1:00 PM at 4303 Route 9, Hudson, NY 12534.

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