Worker cooperatives are a powerful and rapidly growing strategy for creating jobs with dignity; advancing racial, gender & economic justice; building strong local economies; and tackling structural inequality.

This free webinar will explore how public policy can create conditions for cooperatives to thrive and grow.

What: Webinar: Growing the North Country Cooperative Sector: a look into federal, state and local policy efforts
When: Thursday, July 18, 2019 at 1:00 p.m.
Where: Your own home or office!

Cohosted by: NYS Community Equity Agenda Coalition

Are you a business owner looking to transition your company to a family member?

If there is sufficient interest, the Center for Businesses in Transition will organize a peer-to-peer learning group that connects North Country families who are going through the business transition process. 

If interested, please email transitions@adirondack.org.

The final workshop in a 5-part series:

What: Entrepreneurs: taking over an existing business
When: August 21, 2019, 8:00-10:30 a.m.
Where: Center for Business, Lowville

Host: Lewis County Economic Development & IDA

FREE and open to the public. Viewing parties and online recordings available. 

We'd like to extend a hearty welcome and thanks to two new ANCA members -- local businesses that provide exceptional products and service for their community:  

Nori's is a hub for residents and visitors who are looking for quality food and products that are environmentally sustainable and socially responsible. For 30 years, Nori's has been providing local and sustainable products, great customer service and family-sustaining jobs. The newly renovated market and cafe is a key piece in Saranac Lake's downtown revitalization effort.

Compass Printing Plus takes pride in being a locally owned, service oriented, marketing partner dedicated to making their customers more successful. Compass has been in business for 30 years and is one of the last remaining full service print shops in the Adirondack Park. They now have three digital printing presses pumping out just about anything you’d like to print. They offer a wide range of in-house finishing, full service variable data and mailing services. Compass welcomes custom jobs and are always up for a printing challenge!

ANCA partners in the Town of Keene and the Keene Clean Energy Team continue to be leaders in the region for adopting clean energy practices and technologies. 

Most recent energy achievements in Keene include two electric vehicle (EV) charging stations along the Route 73 corridor with plans to install more at the Marcy Field parking area in the future. 

Following the recent announcement that New York State lawmakers agreed to pass the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, ANCA is working with regional stakeholders and clean energy leaders to examine the impacts the act may have on North Country businesses and communities. 

This is an exciting and promising time for the clean energy sector in New York and the North Country. We are following the issue closely and working with partners to advocate for our region. 

The Adirondack Common Ground Alliance welcomes more voices that represent all Adirondack communities and multiple viewpoints. Please join CGA for its annual forum.

What: Common Ground Alliance Forum
When: July 24, 2019, 8:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Lake Placid Club Golf House

Our friends at Ausable River Association are hosting their own one-day cycling event in celebration of the river and the communities around it. 

What: 8th Annual Ride for the River
When: Sunday, July 21, 2019
Where: Hungry Trout Resort, Wilmington

Save the date for the 2019 Farm 2 Fork Festival, a celebration of local farms and food. A portion of proceeds will go to ANCA's FarmShare Fund to support local food initiatives throughout the region.

What: Farm 2 Fork Festival
When: Saturday, August 31, 2019
Where: Riverside Park, Saranac Lake

Want to help out with the event? Check out the volunteer task list and contact Dani Delaini: ddelaini@adirondack.org.

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

When: September 20, 2019
Where: TBA

When: September 29, 2019
Where: Tucker Farms, Gabriels, NY

ANCA members are growing the New Economy by building strong systems for local food, clean energy and small businesses. Become an ANCA member today.