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Bi-Weekly Development News for Warren County and the Region

Ed Bartholomew, President | Chuck Barton, Chairman

OCTOBER 9, 2015

INSIDE EDC

Glens Falls, New York

News Flash: Upstate Revitalization

Glens Falls designated as one of two cities in eight county Capital Region to be incorporated in Governor Cuomo's Upstate Revitalization Investment (URI) Plan. EDC President Ed Bartholomew states this designation is a significant first step in the competition for this region and City to be eligible for redevelopment funds totaling $500 Million grant over a 5 year period. Three regions will be selected from seven to receive this one time grant.

Read the following articles:

Business Review

Post-Star

Times Union

The Sun

View the plan:

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Spring water company JUST Beverages selects a hybrid package that offers the environmental benefits of a paper carton with the functionality of a plastic bottle.

Read the article in Healthcare Packaging.

JUST Beverages

Breaking News
SUNY Adirondack Receives $9.7 Million to Build Workforce Development Center

Read the article in the

Saratogian.

Fall Foliage And Scenic Drives

Fall in the Adirondacks is a spectacular display of color and incredible scenery. Peak color in most of the Adirondack Park occurs during the last week or two in September. The low lands to the north, south, east and west of the peaks generally have their best color during the first two weeks of October. This Autumn season promises to be as incredible as always. Spend some time this Fall in the Adirondacks, it is sure to take your breath away!

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WARREN COUNTY HAPPENINGS

Lake George's Sagamore Resort Named to Fodor's 15 Best U.S. Resorts for Fall Getaways Just Released on MSN

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Hold the Salt

Keeping Lake George clean is an economic issue as well as environmental. Salt pollution is a major problem especially given harsh Adirondack winter season. Article in Lake George Mirror details how Village of Lake George is leading the charge to lessen salt usage on roads this coming winter.

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & REGIONAL NEWS

Gore Mountain/North Creek Harvest Fests Return to North Creek

Read the article in The Sun.

Millennials and Cutting the Cord

Article detailing changes in how media content is consumed differently by millennials plus other age brackets. This has obvious implications for regional broadband and telecommunications planning and implementation initiatives.

Read the article in The New York Times.

APA Proposes General Permit To Combat Invasive Species

The Adirondack Park Agency has proposed a new general permit to help lake management groups respond quickly to invasive species.

Read the article in the Press Republican.

Regional Sports and Recreation Update

A new $22 Million Aquatic Olympic Sized Swimming Facility Proposed Off I-87 Exit 12 in Saratoga County

Read the article in the Business Review.

Governor Cuomo Hosts Third Wine, Beer, Spirit and Cider Summit

Governor announces more than $16 Million Investment & Support to Grow New York's Craft Beverage Industry.

Read the press release.

Essex County Will Tax Vacation Rentals

ELIZABETHTOWN - The Essex County Board of Supervisors approved an amendment to its occupancy tax Monday, including vacation rentals under the new law.

Read the article in the Adirondack Daily Enterprise.

UPCOMING EVENTS

October

Lake George Schedule of Events

October

Saratoga & North Creek Railway

October

Glens Falls Farmers Market

Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.

South Street Market Pavilion, Downtown Glens Falls

For a complete listing of Farmers' Markets in the region click here.

October