Capital Region Regional Economic Development Council

The Capital Region Economic Development Council (CREDC) is the economic advisory board for the NY State Capital and eight adjacent counties.

The Office of Strategic Workforce Development

OSWD grant programs are open. Updated guidelines and materials can be found on the program pages below. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and awards will be announced every three months.

Statewide high-growth target industry sectors:

  Advanced Manufacturing   Biotech and Life Sciences   Cleantech and Renewable Energy   Software Development and New Media   Television and Film Production and Postproduction   Tech and Electronics   Construction and Building Trades 

Capital Region high-growth target industry sectors:

Tech and Electronics, Digital Game/Software development, Materials Processing, Cleantech and Renewable Energy, Biotech and Life Sciences

Workforce Development Capital Grant Program Overview

Pay for Performance Grant Program: Operating Grants Overview

Pay for Performance Grant Program: Capacity-Building Program Overview

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    Strategic Plans/Reports

    Capital Region Workforce Strategy Report 2022

    Capital Region Workforce Strategy Report 2022
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    Strategic Plans/Reports

    2022 Capital Region Progress Report

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    Strategic Plans/Reports

    2021 Capital Region Progress Report

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    Strategic Plans/Reports

    2019 Capital Region Progress Report

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    Strategic Plans/Reports

    Capital Region 2018 Progress Report

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  • Strategic Plans/Reports

    2017 Capital Region Progress Report

    Learn more about the Capital Region’s 2017 strategies, priorities and progress.
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  • Strategic Plans/Reports

    2015 Capital Region URI Plan

    Learn more about the Capital Region's Upstate Revitalization Initiative plan.
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  • Strategic Plans/Reports

    2016 CREDC Progress Report

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  • Strategic Plans/Reports

    2011 Capital Region Strategic Plan

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Downtown Revitalization Initiative & NY Forward

New York State's Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) is transforming downtown neighborhoods into vibrant communities where the next generation of New Yorkers will want to live work and raise families.

NY Forward supports a more equitable downtown recovery for New York’s smaller and rural communities, with a focus on hamlets and villages.

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South Street in the City of Glens Falls 2016 DRI Award Winner (Warren County) is a regional hot spot for business by day and entertainment at night.
The Capital Region Creates

2018 CREDC Video

2017 CREDC Video

CREDC News

Learn about the economic developments and events in the Capital Region.
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CREDC Public Meetings

Read meeting notes and see meeting notices for the Capital Region REDC.
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Past CFA Awards

View past CFA awards ceremonies for the Capital Region.
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More About the Capital Region

Our Vision

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Our Leadership

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Our Resources

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Contact Us

Michael Yevoli, Regional Director