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Adirondack North Country Association

New ANCA Executive Director Announced

July 7, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

ANCA logoThe 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

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY Tagged With: Adirondack North Country Association, Adirondacks

ANCA Awarded $1.2M for Pandemic Response Program

May 28, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

ANCA logoThe 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

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY Tagged With: Adirondack North Country Association, energy, Food, Grants

After 130 Years Adk Lumber Company Becomes Worker-Owned Co-Op

May 3, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Ward Lumber staff at the Jay, N.Y. store 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

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, History Tagged With: Adirondack North Country Association, Jay, Labor History, malone, wood products

ANCA Seeks New Executive Director

April 21, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

ANCA logoThe 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

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY Tagged With: Adirondack North Country Association

Adirondack Artisan Trade Show Going Virtual

April 14, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The Soap Guys of Tucker Spring Organics, Brent Carbino and Chad GrahamThis 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

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Arts, Events Tagged With: Adirondack North Country Association

Summit To Address Northern NY Clean Transportation

September 25, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

ON-RAMP clean transportationThe 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

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Events Tagged With: Adirondack North Country Association

Adirondack North Country Assoc Meeting To Focus On Racial Equality

September 17, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

anca annual meeting 2020Adirondack North Country Association’s 2020 annual meeting has been set for Friday, September 18th. This year’s meeting will focus on how racial equity relates to three economic sectors: local food systems, the entrepreneurial economy and the clean energy sector. [Read more…] about Adirondack North Country Assoc Meeting To Focus On Racial Equality

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Events Tagged With: Adirondack North Country Association, diversity

Adirondack Black History Virtual Programs In August

August 2, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

north country liveNorth Country Community College, the Adirondack Diversity Initiative and the Adirondack North Country Association are collaborating to present a series of timely and necessary online programs that shine light on Black History in the Adirondacks. [Read more…] about Adirondack Black History Virtual Programs In August

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, History Tagged With: Adirondack Diversity Initiative, Adirondack North Country Association, Black History, North Country Community College

Adirondack Anti-racism Online “Listen-in” Series

June 11, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Protesters hold signs and engage with passersby during a peaceful protest at Riverside Park in Saranac Lake by Mark KurtzThousands have gathered for peaceful protests across Northern New York in recent weeks, as people and communities seek ways to engage in the broader national movement for racial justice.

In response, the Adirondack Diversity Initiative (ADI), in partnership with the Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA), will host a series of virtual “Listen-in” and “Teach-in” sessions focused on mobilizing the community on issues of racial equity and transformational justice in America. [Read more…] about Adirondack Anti-racism Online “Listen-in” Series

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Arts, Events Tagged With: Adirondack Diversity Initiative, Adirondack North Country Association, diversity, Saranac Lake

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