Conference Preliminary Agenda
Through tours, breakout sessions and workshops participants will explore ways we can work together to build a strong small business and clean energy future in the North Country through collaborative, action-oriented initiatives.
The following preliminary agenda is subject to change. More information about sessions and speakers coming soon!
Day 1: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
12:00-3:00 p.m. — Tour of Brookfield Renewable’s Franklin Falls hydropower facility & Saranac Lake small businesses on an NY Bus Sales Electric School Bus
4:00-6:00 p.m. — Reception and Networking at Hotel Saranac
Day 2: Thursday, May 1, 2025
7:30-8:30 a.m. — Registration, Exhibitor Booths, Hot Breakfast
8:30-9:30 a.m. — Welcome Remarks
9:30-10:45 a.m. — Plenary
10:45-11:00 a.m. — Break
11:00 a.m-12:15 p.m. — Breakout Sessions (1)
- Track 1 | Strengthening the Rural Voice: ACORN Project Findings
- Track 2 | Stay tuned!
- Track 3 | Clean Energy Workforce Development
- Track 4 | Factors of Business Success – Now & Future
12:15-1:45 p.m. — Lunch and Exhibitor Booths
1:45-2:00 p.m. — Break
2:00-3:15 p.m. — Breakout Sessions (2)
- Track 1 | Land Use Game
- Track 2 | Regional Clean Energy Hub Barrier Review
- Track 3 | Balancing Mission and Margin: Community-Focused Business Strategies
- Track 4 | Resilience in Community: Thriving as a Rural Entrepreneur
3:15-3:30 p.m. — Break
3:30-4:45 p.m. — Breakout Sessions (3)
- Track 1 | Solar in Wild and Agricultural Lands
- Track 2 | Climate Justice Fellowships
- Track 3 | Stay tuned!
- Track 4| Democratic Workplace Practices
4:45-5:00 p.m. — Break
5:00-6:30 p.m. — Reception at Roamers Café and Bar, Olympic Center | Grants, Awards, Raffle and Partnership Celebrations | Keynote
6:30 p.m. — Explore Lake Placid
Day 3: Friday, May 2, 2025
8:00-9:00 a.m. — Breakfast and Coffee
9:00-9:30 a.m. — Closing Address
9:30-9:45 a.m. — Break
9:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m. — Workshops
Questions about the conference can be directed to ANCA Event & Engagement Coordinator Caitlin Bottcher at [email protected].