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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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Join us for our joint Clean Energy + Small Communities. Big Opportunities. Conference, April 30-May 2 in Lake Placid.

Learn about the Adirondack Diversity Initiative’s new Welcoming & Belonging Micro-credential for businesses.

Check out ANCA’s 2023 Annual Report for impacts and stories from our work around the region.

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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.

169

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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Empire State Development Announces Next Move NY Awards

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State recognizes Jay for climate work

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Saranac Lake to add 30 electric vehicle charging ports

State grant boosts community’s ability to expand EV infrastructure By Mike Lynch Saranac Lake will be bolstering its green infrastructure...

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Saranac Lake to get 30 new electric vehicle chargers

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