"Rural communities and rural landscapes are at the heart of the intersection of global challenges."

From a classy hotel bar to friendly downtown shops to a global view of what's happening in rural America -- ANCA Executive Director Kate Fish opens the year with the first installment of a series of blogs that will reflect on and examine the future of rural places. 

Come along on this journey.    

ANCA and partners are pleased to announce the release of our Regional Economic Analysis for the Adirondack North Country. 

The report will help nonprofits, municipal leaders, foundations, educators and others understand economic trends and opportunities, support local businesses and attract new entrepreneurs to the North Country region.

For more information about the study, read our recent press release.

We invite you to read the report, look at the data and share with your networks. 

Check out the latest projects up on the Ignite! crowdfunding site for North Country small businesses.

New projects include:

- Nori's of Saranac Lake: installation of a high-efficiency hot water and in-floor radiant heat boiler, part of a larger renovation project that's revitalizing the downtown area

- The Hub on the Hill of Essex: purchase of an industrial food processor to increase the amount of local food going to area schools

Do you have a small business project that could use a boost? Contact us today about creating your own Ignite! campaign: ignite@adirondack.org.

ANCA's FarmShare Fund is helping put fresh, healthy food on North Country tables. 

Oregano Flats Farm in Saranac, NY is thrilled to be providing three households with winter CSA shares, thanks in part to a grant award from the fund. 

Funding for this and other FarmShare Fund grant projects come directly from fund donors and Bike the Barns participants. Thank you for your support! 

More local food in more North Country schools is a win for our region's farms, school kids and families.

Schools participating in Drive for 25 Farm to School programs are working with area farms to create local food menus -- like this NY Thursday lunch enjoyed by Watertown students last month:

- Roast beef: Donahue Farms, Malone
- Mashed potatoes: Bush Gardens, Carthage
- Roasted butternut squash: Martin's Farmstand & Big Spoon Kitchen, Potsdam
- Empire apple: Fruit Valley Orchards, Oswego
- Zucchini cake: North Star Food Hub, Watertown

Are you a retailer looking to stock your shelves with more local products? 

Be a part of the 2019 Adirondack Buyer Days show and meet over 90 makers from around the region -- like Dan and Kimmy Rivera of Triple Green Jade Farm who make tasty "Krakkers" from locally milled organic flour and other whole-food ingredients. 

Buyers attend FREE! Register now! 

Just a few vendor booths left. Apply today to show your local goods!

Do you want to reduce energy costs for your community? 

In December, ANCA's Clean Energy team and contractor partners Troy & Banks and Wendel Energy lead a two-day workshop for municipal leaders about aggregated LED street light design. 

To learn more about LED street light aggregation, contact us at energy@adirondack.org.

Photo: ANCA Energy Circuit Rider Nancy Bernstein presents at the two-day workshop at the Institute for Advanced Manufacturing at Clinton Community College.

"Alleluia!" -- That was Dannemora Town Supervisor Bill Chase's response upon hearing of his community would receive $825,000 in REDC grant awards for four different projects. 

A big chunk of that total -- $245,000 -- will go toward installing geothermal heating and cooling, as well as a solar array to offset electricity needs, bringing the town closer to its net zero goals. Big news for a small town! 

Learn about this project and other North Country REDC grant awards in the awards announcement. 

When: March 25 & 26, 2019
Where: Saratoga Springs City Center

Vendor applications and buyer registration are open!

When: July 24, 2019
Where: Lake Placid Club Golf House

When: September 20, 2019
Where: TBA

When: September 29, 2019
Where: TBA soon!

Registration for this annual farm-by-bike experiences is open. 

When: April 3, 2019
Where: Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce

Business Transitions: Overview. The first of five monthly workshops taking place April- August. 

Keep up to date with ANCA events on our events page. We value your attendance and participation!

Let's grow the New Economy together!
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