A vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem creates jobs and reduces inequality, keeping and attracting new and diverse generations.
Entrepreneurial Economy
Without a transition plan in place, many of our region's businesses are in danger of closing, depriving their communities of employers as well as the vibrancy that helps our towns and villages thrive. - Kate Fish, Executive Director, ANCA What is the Center for Businesses in Transition? The Adirondack North Country Center for Businesses in Transition addresses the loss of...
ANCA is growing the region’s New Economy by strengthening connections between small businesses and new markets. Adirondack Buyer Days supports local makers and the retailers who purchase their goods—creating a stronger, more resilient economy for Adirondack North Country communities. Register as a Buyer or Apply as a Vendor Today! ANCA’s juried wholesale gift show offers the best handmade gifts and...
With this crowdfunding resource, you can support small business projects across the Adirondack North Country that are helping to grow the region's new economy. This program assists entrepreneurs span small financial gaps and elevate their businesses. Invest today in your community through Ignite! Browse current projects on the Ignite! website.
Date: On Hold in 2020. Bike the Barns is a fully supported recreational road cycling tour supporting the rich agricultural movement of the North Country. This one-day experience features farm tour stops staged along the route where you can personally connect with the local food revolution. The agritourism experience culminates with a finish line local food celebration complete with a...
Timber Supply, Workforce, Infrastructure & Markets In November 2016, ANCA announced the release of its wood supply analysis report, Northern New York's Forests: Timber Supply, Workforce, Infrastructure & Markets . The report provides an in-depth analysis of the region's wood supply, supply chain infrastructure needs and opportunities, as well as recommendations for addressing them. For more more information, read the...
Adirondack Regional Art Trail creates new way to experience the arts A new initiative to bring greater visibility to the arts is now live. The Adirondack Regional Art Trail connects arts organizations, galleries, theaters, artists, and craftspeople for the first time in a region-wide network. This trail, part of the new North Guide website ( www.northguide.org ), highlights the off-the-beaten-path...
Across the Adirondack North Country, independent theaters faced a looming deadline: To make the necessary transition to digital projection, or face the possibility of closing their doors. Our small-town theaters are vital to keeping downtowns alive and serve an important role in ensuring strong, vibrant communities. ANCA and the Adirondack Film Society have been working to make sure our small...
“Makerspaces help a community to think, imagine and collaboratively create the future we want.” - Clint LeClaire, River City Labs, Peoria, IL What is a makerspace? Makerspaces and hackerspaces have been the center of attention in business, political, and academic research circles in recent years. Makerspaces are widely defined as “community-operated physical places where people can meet and work on...
ANCA and the Inclusive Recreation Resource Center at SUNY Cortland (IRRC) recently released a guide to improving accessibility at destinations along three main tourism corridors in the North Country. Entitled "Improving Usability for All Visitors," this guide lays out 10 "tips" any establishment can use to improve its ability to provide inclusive and enjoyable experiences for visitors with disabilities. According...
ANCA has a long and successful track record in producing programs that improve traveler and community services and broaden awareness and appreciation of the State’s historic and natural resources. Keeping in that tradition, we bring you the North Guide , a new website showcasing the best of the Adirondack North Country: www.northguide.org . This responsive, map-enhanced website showcases the cultural...
