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Our Mission
Our mission is to strengthen the area’s tax base through economic development and job creation, to assist business to locate and expand within the County, and to promote Columbia County as a premier spot for both business investment and personal opportunity.
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CEDC 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting
CEDC held its first virtual
Annual Meeting on October 14, 2020
View the Highlights →
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GROW HERE
Driving economic growth is core to CEDC’s mission. No matter what size or industry, CEDC can provide services to help your business expand.[/nz_box][nz_box link=”/locate-here” icon=”icon-location2″ icon_color=”#a8c398″ icon_hover_color=”#1c3426″]
LOCATE HERE
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LIVE HERE
Columbia County has abundant cultural, recreational, and historical resources that provide a high quality of life to local residents.[/nz_box][/nz_content_box]
Member Spotlight
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The Olana Partnership
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Frederic Church designed Olana as a holistic environment integrating his advanced ideas about art, architecture, landscape design, and environmental conservation over 40 years (1860-1900). Olana is the most intact 19th-century artist’s home, studio, and landscape in the United States.
CEDC Meeting Schedule
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Please Note:
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, Columbia Economic Development will continue to conduct meetings via Conference Call until further notice. The public will have an opportunity to hear the meeting live and provide comments. Comments can also be provided via email before and during the meeting to mtucker@columbiaedc.com.
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CONFERENCE CALL-IN NUMBER:
1-800-245-9874
ACCESS CODE:
3180900
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Next Board Meeting
CEDC Board of Directors Meeting
November 24, 2020 – 8:30AM
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Additional Upcoming Meetings
Workforce & Education Committee
November 5, 2020 – 8:30AM
Governance & Nominating Committee
November 11, 2020 – 8:30AM
Loan Committee
November 18, 2020 – 8:30AM
Columbia County IDA
December 1, 2020 – 8:30AM
Columbia County CRC
December 1, 2020 – 9:00AM
Executive Committee
December 2, 2020 – 8:30AM
Loan Committee
December 16, 2020 – 8:30AM
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Current Initiatives
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ColumbiaComeback
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Columbia Comeback is a county-wide initiative to help businesses safely and successfully reopen in alignment with New York State’s reopening guidelines
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Website: https://columbiacomeback.com
Email: info@columbiacomeback.com
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Rapid Recovery Loans
A $300,000 CEDC and SBA Microloan Program to support small businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic
Chatham Business Continuity Grant
Grants of up to $1,000 available to provide interim relief to distressed Chatham-based businesses
Germantown Business Recovery Fund
Relief to small business in Germantown, made in partnership with the Germantown Town Board and its Economic Development Advisory Committee
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and are subject to funding availability
COVID-19 Business Resources
Columbia Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) is more committed than ever to assisting businesses in Columbia County during these unprecedented times. We hope the resources listed on our COVID-19 Resource Page are helpful as you navigate the challenges of getting back to business
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Success Stories
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Germantown Laundromat & Shop
“Germantown Laundromat has been here over half a century…We wanted to keep the business going while adding products and services that support environmentally friendly behaviors, like a weekly seamstress for alterations and repairs. It’s a laundromat that aims to teach the community the impact our daily choices have on our bodies and the earth.”
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Talbott & Arding Cheese and Provisions
“CEDC provided an SBA Microloan to Talbott & Arding Cheese & Provisions shortly after it opened in 2014. The business leveraged those funds to expand and create jobs. As the business continues to grow, the owners are re-investing in both the business and their community. We are proud to recognize a true small business success story.”
Read their story →
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