New York State Workplace Training is in for an Overhaul

June 17, 2019

New York State is awash in programs designed to train people for the 21st century workforce, but it’s far from clear how well they are working and whether they coordinate with one another. Madhuri Kommareddi, director of Workforce Development, Office of Governor Andrew Cuomo, wants to change that.

Lt. Governor Visits Skywalk

June 7, 2019

Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul visited the newly opened Hudson River Skywalk on Friday to highlight state investments in infrastructure. The Skywalk, which connects Olana State Historic Site to the Thomas Cole National Historic Site, was a $11 million state investment. In addition to pedestrian walkways, bike paths and viewing platforms, the project also involved construction of a traffic circle. Hochul took a tour of the walkway Friday afternoon.

CEDC Board of Directors

July 30, 2019 - 8:30 AM

Please take notice that there will be a meeting of the Columbia Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors

CEDC Loan Committee – CANCELLED

July 23, 2019 - 1:00 PM

Please take notice that there will be a meeting of the Columbia Economic Development Corporation Loan Committee

Hudson River Skywalk Opens with Fanfare

June 1, 2019

On Saturday visitors enjoyed new perspectives of the breathtaking landscapes that inspired the Hudson River School artists while taking their first stroll on the newly unveiled Hudson River Skywalk.
The $11 million investment in Columbia and Greene counties known as the Hudson River Skywalk is expected to bring millions of additional tourist dollars to the region,

Hudson River Skywalk Grand Opening: June 1, 2019

May 29, 2019

Join the community in celebrating the completion of the new pedestrian path connecting the historic homes and studios of artists Thomas Cole and Frederic Church on Saturday, June 1 at 12 Noon.

Capital Region is NY’s 2nd Fastest-Growing Region

May 10, 2019

The Capital Region again was state’s second-fastest growing region in 2018.  The eight-county region last year had a population of 1,084,941, up 248 from the previous year. The only region with stronger year-over-year growth was the Mid-Hudson Region at 0.1 percent, according to a Center for Economic Growth analysis of new U.S. Census Bureau data. 

CEDC Board of Directors

June 25, 2019 - 8:30 AM

Please take notice that there will be a meeting of the Columbia Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors held on June 25, 2019

CEDC Governance & Nominating Committee

June 21, 2019 - 8:30 AM

Please take notice that there will be a meeting of the Columbia Economic Development Corporation Governance and Nominating Committee