After a two-year hiatus, the Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) will again host Bike the Barns, its recreational bicycle tour of North Country farms, local food businesses and agricultural landscapes, on Saturday, October 8th. [Read more…] about Champlain Valley ‘Bike the Barns’ is Back
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New Name, Host for Lake Placid, Saranac Lake Farmers’ Markets
The weekly farmers’ markets in Lake Placid and Saranac Lake in the Adirondacks will continue to offer locally produced farm products and handmade goods — but under a new name and host organization.
The Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) announced that it will provide organizational support for the two markets under the newly dubbed “High Peaks Farmers’ Market.” ANCA will also hire a part-time manager to oversee the markets. [Read more…] about New Name, Host for Lake Placid, Saranac Lake Farmers’ Markets
Adirondack Buyer Days Set for March 29th
The Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) has announced that Adirondack Buyer Days, its annual business-to-business trade show that features the work of artisan makers from across the Northeast, will take place in-person this spring in Saratoga Springs on March 29th and 30th. [Read more…] about Adirondack Buyer Days Set for March 29th
ANCA Annual Meeting Focuses on Climate Justice
The Adirondack North Country Association’s (ANCA) 2021 annual meeting will bring together experts in environmental justice, food systems, clean energy and climate action to discuss the importance of climate justice in shaping the region’s economic future, on Friday, September 17th. [Read more…] about ANCA Annual Meeting Focuses on Climate Justice
New ANCA Executive Director Announced
The Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) Board of Directors has announced that Elizabeth Cooper will succeed Executive Director Kate Fish, who has led the rural economic development organization for 12 years. [Read more…] about New ANCA Executive Director Announced
ANCA Awarded $1.2M for Pandemic Response Program
The Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) has received a combined grant award of $1.268 million from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) and Mastercard to develop and implement small business assistance programs in the aftermath of the COVID-19 economic crisis. [Read more…] about ANCA Awarded $1.2M for Pandemic Response Program
After 130 Years Adk Lumber Company Becomes Worker-Owned Co-Op
The employees of Ward Lumber have made history by purchasing the 130-year-old business as a worker-owned cooperative.
The lumber products and hardware store, which has locations in Jay and Malone, NY and employs over 50 local people, has been in Jay Ward’s family for four generations. Ward, who will continue his leadership role as the company’s chief executive officer, completed a contract with his employee team that makes Ward Lumber the largest worker-owned cooperative in the region. [Read more…] about After 130 Years Adk Lumber Company Becomes Worker-Owned Co-Op
ANCA Seeks New Executive Director
The Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) Board of Directors have announced that Executive Director Kate Fish will retire later this year, after nearly 12 years leading the organization. The regional economic development nonprofit has launched a nation-wide search to fill the position. [Read more…] about ANCA Seeks New Executive Director
Adirondack Artisan Trade Show Going Virtual
This year’s Adirondack Buyer Days wholesale gift show is set to take place virtually for the first time in its 35-year history. The virtual marketplace, which is hosted by the Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA), is open to regional makers and retailers seeking local products for their shops. [Read more…] about Adirondack Artisan Trade Show Going Virtual
Summit To Address Northern NY Clean Transportation
The Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) has announced “Clean Transportation: the Adirondack ON-RAMP,” a virtual summit on clean transportation — a key ingredient to the state’s low-carbon future.
“Clean Transportation: the Adirondack ON-RAMP,” will focus on topics including EV infrastructure, public transportation and commercial vehicles, as well strategies and policies for making clean transportation more accessible for residents and communities in northern New York. [Read more…] about Summit To Address Northern NY Clean Transportation