Author Archives: CEDC

Columbia County’s Unemployment Rate Continues to Drop

According to the NYS Department of Labor, Columbia County continued to have the lowest unemployment rate of any county in the state in October. 

Eleven Complete MicroBusiness Seminar Series

November 13th was the final class for CEDC’s 37th MicroBusiness Seminar Series.  Eleven individuals completed the series. Receiving certificates of completion:

NYSAR 2018 Housing Market Report

Real Estate statistics from the New York State Association of REALTORS (NYSAR) for the last year show a slowing market in Columbia County at the end of 2018.

New Census Data Tool Provides Insights for Columbia County

The United States Census Bureau released a new data tool in early October called The Opportunity Atlas, which interactively shows the outcomes of individuals based on where they are born.

County Economic Development Committee Hears Land Bank Presentation

At its October meeting, members of the Columbia County Economic Development Committee heard a presentation on the state’s land bank programs by Adam Zaranko, President of the New York Land Bank Association and Executive Director of the Albany County Land Bank. 

CREDC SIAT Presents 2018 Update

The Capital Region Economic Development Council’s (CREDC) Strategic

Columbia County Registers Lowest Unemployment Rate since 1999

The New York State Department of Labor local unemployment rates