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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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It’s farmers’ market season!
Visit the High Peaks Farmers’ Market in Saranac Lake and Lake Placid, or a local market near you.

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Join us for ANCA’s 2024 Annual Meeting!
Friday, July 26, 2024 in Ticonderoga, 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

Latest News

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‘I felt betrayed’

Manager, staffer resign from local Tractor Supply after company cuts DEI Elizabeth Izzo, Managing Editor RAY BROOK — The general...

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New mural celebrates belonging

by Sydney Emerson SARANAC LAKE — A couple of hours before Tri-Lakes Pride began on Sunday, a different kind of...

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Taking pride to the streets

by Aaron Marbone SARANAC LAKE — In the middle of the third annual Tri-Lakes Pride event on Sunday, a brief...

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‘Cycling’ ownership at the bike shop

Saranac Lake bike business changes hands, after difficult journey SARANAC LAKE — Justin Oliver was surprised by the size of...