Please take notice that there will be a meeting of the Columbia Economic Development Corporation Governance & Nominating Committee held on May 13, 2020 at 8:30AM, for the purpose of discussing any matters that mey be rpesented to the Committee for consideraton. Due to COVID-19, this meeting will be held via Conference Call. Call in…
Please take notice that there will be a meeting of the Columbia Economic Development Corporation Workforce and Education Committee held on May 7, 2020, at 8:30AM, for the purpose of discussing any matters that may be presented to the Committee for consideration. Due to COVID-19, this meeting will be held via Conference Call. Call in…
Please take notice that there will be a meeting of the Columbia Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors held on April 28, 2020 at 8:30AM for the purpose of discussing any matters that may be presented to the Board for consideration. Due to COVID-19, this meeting will be held via Conference Call. Call in information:…
Foundations, Business, Community, Elected Officials and Donors Help Seed Funds to Support Nonprofits and Small Businesses. Two new emergency funds to rapidly deploy resources to community-based organizations and small businesses as they respond to the impact of the coronavirus have been established in Columbia County.
Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today outlined a phased plan to re-open New York and re-imagine a new normal for the state starting with construction and manufacturing.
Columbia Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) and Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation (BTCF) today announced they have awarded a total of 92 grants to local businesses through the Columbia County Business Continuity Fund.
Businesses are facing new realities this week as many have been forced to lay off employees and shut down — at least temporarily — to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Gov. Andrew Cuomo claimed responsibility for that slowdown on Monday, and said economic recovery planning must start as soon as possible.
“If you think you’re going to need it, I would apply. You should apply for more than you think you’re going to need,” said the head of the SBA office that covers Albany. Bernard Paprocki, director of the U.S. Small Business Administration office that covers Albany, said the volume of calls they are getting is unprecedented as businesses shut down due to the coronavirus.
SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza has approved a statewide disaster declaration for NY. Eligible small businesses may now apply for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) online at
Due to the Coronavirus, Columbia Economic Development (CEDC) is implementing a number of interim steps designed to keep its staff, clients and members of the public safe.