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 ANCA’s 2025 Bike the Barns on Saturday, September 21 in Westport, New York!
Farmers’ market season is here! Visit the High Peaks Farmers’ Market in Saranac Lake and Lake Placid.
Check out ANCA’s 2023 Annual Report for impacts and stories from our work around the region.
ANCA is growing prosperity across northern New York by implementing programs in four key focus areas: small businesses, food systems, clean energy, and equity & inclusion.
small businesses and organizations created individualized business resilience and succession plans for long-term strength and stability with ANCA's support.
North Country farms were connected with technical assistance through grant application, business development, farm planning and compost operation support.
entities accessed renewable energy, energy efficiency, and climate change mitigation and adaptation benefits through state programs with ANCA's assistance.
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
by David Escobar (Report For America corps reporter) The morning of June 29, 2022, two Saranac Lake police officers pulled their...
North Country organizations strategize to strengthen North Country food system by Grace McIntyre LAKE PLACID — The doors to the...
TUPPER LAKE — Electric vehicle (EV) and clean energy enthusiasts are invited to the Watts & Wheels, a free community...
JAY — The towns of Jay and Keene will be hosting a second annual Sustainability and Energy Fair next Saturday,...
