North Country Regional Economic Development Council
The North Country Regional Economic Development Council (NCREDC) is dedicated to economic development in Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties.
Public Square in Watertown Photo Philip Kamrass/Office of the Governor
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.
Restore NY Office Hours
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Essex County Restore NY Office Hours
WorkshopNov 21, 20229:00 AM - 10:00 AMVirtual Session
Watertown, NY 13601 -
Clinton County Restore NY Office Hours
WorkshopNov 21, 202210:00 AM - 11:00 AMVirtual Session
Watertown, NY 13601 -
Franklin County Restore NY Office Hours
WorkshopNov 21, 202211:00 AM - 12:00 PMVirtual Session
Watertown, NY 13601 -
Hamilton County Restore NY Office Hours
WorkshopNov 21, 20221:00 PM - 2:00 PMVirtual Session
Watertown, NY 13601 -
Lewis County Restore NY Office Hours
WorkshopNov 21, 20222:00 PM - 3:00 PMVirtual Session
Watertown, NY 13601 -
St. Lawrence County Restore NY Office Hours
WorkshopNov 21, 20223:00 PM - 4:00 PMVirtual Session
Watertown, NY 13601 -
Jefferson County Restore NY Office Hours
WorkshopNov 21, 20224:00 PM - 5:00 PMVirtual Session
Watertown, NY 13601 -
Essex County Restore NY Office Hours
WorkshopNov 22, 20223:00 PM - 5:00 PMVirtual Session
Watertown, NY 13601
Restore NY
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.
Program Launch: Friday, October 28, 2022
Intent to Apply Form Due: Wednesday, November 30, 2022, by 5:00pm EST
Final Application Due: Friday, January 27, 2023, by 3:00pm EST
Office of Strategic Workforce Development
New Workforce Development Grant Programs
The multi-year OSWD funding includes $150 million for new grant programs administered by ESD that will support employer-driven, high-skilled workforce training programs.
- Capital Grant Program will support the capital needs of workforce training providers that seek to enhance or expand their offerings.
- Pay for Performance Grant Program (“P4P”) will support the operational resource needs of training programs offering industry-recognized credentials, skills, and certificates in high-demand fields. The P4P Grant Program will provide flexible funds through two distinct tracks:
Round 2 Application Batch Closing December 31, 2022
Latest News
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Press Release
Governor Hochul Announces More Than $68 Million Awarded in Round XII of the Regional Economic Development Council Initiative
Nov 25, 2022First Batch of Approved Awards Include 74 Shovel-Ready Projects Full List of Awardees Thus Far Available Here Governor... -
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Governor Hochul Announces Opening Dates of the 2022-23 Alpine and Nordic Skiing Season at ORDA Venues
Nov 21, 2022Gore and Belleayre Mountain Ski Areas to Open Tomorrow; Other World-Class Venues Set to Open This Month Follows New York... -
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Governor Hochul Announces Start of Construction of $3.2 Million Flood Protection Project in Village of Sackets Harbor
Nov 10, 2022Market Square Park and Harbor Front Improvements are Part of State's Resiliency and Economic Development Initiative... -
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Governor Hochul Announces Applications Open for Round Two of Restore New York
Nov 01, 2022Program Promotes Revitalization of Communities by Redeveloping or Eliminating Blighted Structures Letters of Intent are... -
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Governor Hochul Issues New York State Challenge to FCC Broadband Data
Nov 01, 2022New York's ConnectALL Program Submits More Than 31,000 Missing Unserved or Underserved Address Locations to Inform... -
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Governor Hochul Announces Launch of $150 Million Office of Strategic Workforce Development Grant Programs
Oct 18, 2022$115 Million Pay for Performance Grant Program Will Support Training Programs Offering Industry-Recognized Credentials... -
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Governor Hochul Announces Start of Construction on $11 Million Wastewater Treatment Project in Village of Waddington, St. Lawrence County
Sep 29, 2022Replacement of Aging Infrastructure will Protect Public Health and Mitigate Impacts of Future Flooding Part of New York... -
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Governor Hochul Announces Arrival of First-Ever Sustainable FISU Flame and Torch Ahead of Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games
Sep 23, 2022Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the arrival of the first-ever sustainable FISU Flame and torch ahead of the Lake... -
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Governor Hochul Announces $230 Million to Lift Nine Upstate Airports to New Heights
Sep 14, 2022Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that $230 million in awards to nine upstate airports for revitalization projects... -
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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...
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
How far can a $3 million state investment go? In Clayton, NY it helped redevelop a former brownfield site into a luxury hotel helping to jumpstart the local tourism economy. In 2011, the North Country...
Federal Opportunity Zones
Find out more about the Federal Opportunity Zones program here: Learn More
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Plattsburgh, NY 12901