Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council

The Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council is the strategic economic advisory board representing the seven counties that border New York City as well as major Northeast markets. The region includes the following counties: Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester.

Business Pandemic Recovery Initiative

Grants, Tax Credits and Technical Assistance Programs for Businesses Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program

$800 million in funding for small businesses - including for-profit arts and cultural institutions that were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Webinars

View one of the upcoming webinars.
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Consolidated Funding Application Open for Round 11 Open Enrollment Programs

The CFA is still open for Round 11 open enrollment programs! Learn more about the programs using the links below.

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    Guidebook/Applications

    2021 Resources Available Guide

    For Round XI, there are over 30 programs available through nine state agencies.
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    Guidebook/Applications

    2021 REDC Guidebook

    Learn more about the eleventh round of REDC awards with up to $750 million to fund regional priority projects.
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    Guidebook/Applications

    CFA Application Manual

    The CFA gives economic development project applicants expedited and streamlined access to grant funds & tax credits.
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2021 CFA Program Webinars

Recorded webinars for all of the REDC Round XI programs.
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Start Your CFA Application

Start or Resume Your CFA Here.
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2021 Progress Report and Strategy Update

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    2021 Mid-Hudson Progress Report

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Workforce Development Initiative - Call for Applications

The Workforce Development Initiative (WDI) was inaugurated in 2019 with a mission to invest $175 million throughout New York State for innovative, creative, and regionally customized workforce development projects. Applications are now being accepted.
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WDI 2021 Guidebook

Download the 2021 Workforce Development Initiative Guidebook to learn more about the initiative.
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WDI Program Guidelines

Download the Program Guidelines to learn more about the initiative and application process.
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WDI Application

Use the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) to start your application.
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WDI Information Session

Access a recorded presentation on this year's WDI.
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WDI Funding Program Webinars

View WDI Funding Program Webinars to learn more about available funding streams, including allowable costs, activities, and outcomes.
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Downtown Revitalization Initiative - Rounds 1 through 4

New York State's Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) is transforming downtown neighborhoods into vibrant communities.

Learn more about the Mid-Hudson communities that have won the DRI:

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City of New Rochelle
The Mid-Hudson's Round 3 DRI Winner: City of New Rochelle - New Rochelle is poised to evolve into a thriving live-work-play magnet for millenials/young professionals due to its unrivaled transit access, respected colleges, public WiFi access, & diversity.
2019 Mid-Hudson SIAT Presentation

Made up of seven diverse and growing counties, there are countless reasons why the Mid-Hudson Region is the best place for anyone to LIVE, WORK & PLAY.

MHREDC Reports

Following the development of a regional strategic plan in 2011, the MHREDC continually revises its initiatives to ensure the success of the Region. View the MHREDC’s full archive of reports below.

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    2019 Mid-Hudson Progress Report

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    Mid Hudson 2018 Progress Report

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  • 2017 Mid-Hudson Progress Report
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    2017 Mid-Hudson Progress Report

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  • 2016 Mid-Hudson Progress Report
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    2016 Mid-Hudson Progress Report

    2016 Mid-Hudson Progress Report
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    2015 Mid-Hudson Progress Report

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    2014 Mid-Hudson Progress Report

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    2013 Mid-Hudson Progress Report

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    2012 Mid-Hudson Progress Report

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    2011 Mid-Hudson Strategic Plan

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See the LIVE, WORK and PLAY strategy in action through successful projects across the Mid-Hudson region:

See the LIVE, WORK and PLAY strategy in action through successful projects across the Mid-Hudson region:

 
As the driving force behind every action, the LIVE, WORK, and PLAY strategy has led to continued progress toward its vision for a booming Mid-Hudson economy. Below are a few examples of how past...
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MHREDC News

Read the Mid-Hudson Region’s latest press releases.
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MHREDC Public Meetings

View MHREDC public meeting records.
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Past MHREDC Awards

View past awarded projects in the Mid-Hudson Region.
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More About the Mid-Hudson Region

Our Vision

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Our Leadership

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Our Resources

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Contact Us

Thomas Scaglione, Regional Director