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    Building Prosperity
    Across Northern New York
  •                            
    Strengthening
    Small Businesses
  •                            
    Supporting
    Strong Food Systems
  •                            
    Expanding
    Clean Energy
    Opportunities
  •                            
    Growing
    Equity, Inclusion
    & Belonging

ANCA is Growing a New Economy

ANCA is an independent, nonprofit corporation with a transformational approach to building prosperity across northern New York. Using innovative strategies for food systems, clean energy, small businesses, and equity and inclusion, ANCA delivers targeted interventions that create and sustain wealth and value in local communities.

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Regional makers & retailers, join us for Adirondack Buyer Days — ANCA’s annual wholesale show of handcrafted gifts and specialty foods.
March 26-27, 2024 in Saratoga Springs, New York.

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ANCA by the Numbers

427

small businesses and organizations created individualized business resilience and succession plans for long-term strength and stability with ANCA's support.

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North Country farms were connected with technical assistance through grant application, business development, farm planning and compost operation support.

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entities accessed renewable energy, energy efficiency, and climate change mitigation and adaptation benefits through state programs with ANCA's assistance.

203

law enforcement officers from 14 agencies participated cultural consciousness, racial equity training and trauma-informed policing training that empowers them to foster safe, just communities.

2022 and 2023 Impacts

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Adirondack North Country Association hosts meeting on Clean Energy Communities program

The Adirondack North Country Association is getting the word out about new clean energy funding available to communities. New York’s...

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“Inspire and Ignite” Women in Business Conference well-attended

SARANAC LAKE | Over 100 women attended the Women in Business Conference “Inspire and Ignite” on March 7 hosted by...

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Celebrate Black creatives all year round

February is Black History Month, a time for celebrating the history, culture, impact and excellence of Black Americans and the...

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Compost for Good is reimagining waste with North Country towns, businesses

KEESEVILLE — Each year, Americans discard 120 billion pounds of food scraps. That’s 325 pounds per person, or about 40%...