CEDC provides a wealth of services to businesses seeking to grow in Columbia County.  From low-cost financing, to business retention and expansion services, to access to CEDC’s extensive membership network – we can help bring your business to the next level. See the below pages for details on our services.

Financial Incentives

Find information about many of the local, state, federal, and utility financial incentive programs that are commonly utilized by businesses.Read more

Loan Programs

CEDC administers an SBA Microloan program and a CEDC revolving loan fund to help local businesses expand.Read more

Resources for Entrepreneurs

Find helpful resources, links, and guidance for early-stage businesses.Read more

Business: Retention/Expansion

CEDC’s staff provides services directly to businesses to help retain jobs and create new ones.Read more

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Hudson Valley Creamery

Artisan Goat Cheese in Columbia County

Hudson Valley Creamery
Hudson Valley Creamery (HVC), located in Livingston, has been growing in Columbia County in recent years, continuing a long tradition of a strong agribusiness sector. The company produces artisan-style goat cheese in a facility that is the only of its kind on the East Coast. CEDC has worked with HVC to secure funding, including a $1 million state grant in 2015, and study the goat cheese industry.

The Wick Hotel

Growing Capacity for Tourism

The Wick HotelThe Wick Hotel, on Cross Street in Hudson, is a 55-room boutique hotel that promises to bring increased tourism and event-based business to the City of Hudson and Columbia County. The $8 million project was supported by a $1.5 million grant from Empire State Development, and once open the hotel is expected to produce over $2 million in economic impact for the area annually.