North Country Regional Economic Development Council
North Country REDC Reports
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Strategic Plans/Reports2022 North Country Progress Report
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Strategic Plans/Reports2021 North Country Progress Report
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Strategic Plans/Reports2019 North Country Progress Report
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Strategic Plans/Reports2011 North Country Strategic Plan
Leading the Economic Renaissance of New York's Small Cities and Rural Communities.
North Country Regional Economic Development Council Meeting
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North Country Regional Economic Development Committee Meeting - August 16
Meeting
Downtown Revitalization Initiative Round 6 and New York Forward
Governor Hochul launched the sixth round of the DRI along with the first round of New York Forward, a new program for smaller and rural communities. This year, DRI will invest $100 million in 10 new communities to be selected by the REDCs, bringing the total DRI state commitment to $700 million.
The Application is due by September 23, 2022 at 4:00 pm.
Application & Submission Requirements NY Forward Capacity Building Webinars
Restore New York
The Restore New York Communities Initiative (“Restore NY”) provides municipalities with financial assistance for the revitalization of commercial and residential properties. The program encourages community development and neighborhood growth through the elimination and redevelopment of blighted structures.
Final Application Due: Tuesday October 11, 2022, by 3:00pm EST
Latest News
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Press Release
Governor Hochul Announces Medal Design, Broadcast Partner and Competition Schedule Six Months Before Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games Kick-Off
Jul 30, 2022More Than $500 Million in State Investments Have Upgraded and Improved Region's Winter Sports Infrastructure Medals... -
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Governor Hochul Announces Start of Construction on $22 Million Mixed-use Development in Franklin County
Jul 19, 2022Harison Place Replacing Seven Blighted Main Street Buildings in Village of Malone with 40 Affordable Apartments and... -
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Governor Hochul Announces $200 Million in Funding to Revitalize Downtown Areas in Communities Across New York State
Jul 13, 2022New $100 Million NY Forward Program to Invigorate and Enliven Smaller and Rural Downtowns Launches Round 6 of $100... -
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Empire State Development Announces Groundbreaking for New $27.5 Million Watertown Family YMCA in Jefferson County
Jul 13, 2022Empire State Development announced the groundbreaking for the new $27.5 million Watertown Family YMCA in Watertown... -
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Governor Hochul Announces $250 Million Restore New York Application Period to Open July 11
Jul 05, 2022Promotes Revitalization of Communities by Redeveloping or Eliminating Blighted Structures Register Here for... -
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Empire State Development Announces Groundbreaking for $16 Million CWT Farms International Hatchery in Jefferson County
Jun 15, 2022June 15, 2022 Watertown Facility to Produce 30 Million Chicks Per Year, Supporting Growth in New York’s Poultry Industry... -
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Empire State Development Announces Groundbreaking of the $35 Million Cambria Hotel in Lake Placid, Essex County
Jun 09, 2022June 9, 2022 New Hotel will be a Driver for Tourism in the Region by Addressing the Growing Demand for Lodging and Event... -
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Governor Hochul Announces Plans for the $21 Million Brown Swan Resort on Schroon Lake in Essex County
Jun 02, 2022Project Supported by $4.1 Million Grant from North Country's Upstate Revitalization Initiative Advances Regional... -
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Empire State Development and New York State Department of State Announce Project Details for the $2.5 Million Jefferson Community College Downtown Entrepreneurship Center
May 23, 2022Part of Watertown’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative to Bolster Franklin Street Corridor, Generate Investments in...
Workforce Development Initiative
Small Business Recovery
Governor Hochul Announces Expanded Eligibility for the $800 Million COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program
Governor Kathy Hochul announced changes to New York State's $800 million COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program that will enable more small businesses to apply for funding. Starting today, businesses with revenues up to $2.5 million can apply for grants, up from the previous threshold of $500,000. Additionally, the limitation for businesses that received Federal Paycheck Protection Program loans has been increased from $100,000 to $250,000.
Applicants can find assistance to complete the application here: https://nysmallbusinessrecovery.com/partners/county/
Click Here for more information on New York State's Business Recovery Programs
1000 Islands Harbor Hotel
Federal Opportunity Zones
Find out more about the Federal Opportunity Zones program here: Learn More
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Plattsburgh, NY 12901