Author Archives: CEDC

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

(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. 

Pierro Elected Chair of County IDA and CRC

(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. 

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

(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.

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

(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.  

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

(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.