Adirondack North Country Association Building Vibrant Rural Communities and Resilient Local Economies
Winter 2012
ANCA news
Solar panels line a shipping container that is used to store wood pellets for The Wild Center’s biomass boiler system, in Tupper Lake. Photo by Melissa Hart/ANCA
The new energy economy:
Clean & Green T
he clean energy economy is the next big thing for the Adirondack North Country. ANCA has just launched Green Jobs, Green New York, a program that provides New Yorkers with access to energy audits, installation services, low-cost financing and pathways to training for various green-collar careers. ANCA was also instrumental in procuring a $1M Cleaner, Greener Communities Sustainability Planning Grant, which will be managed by Essex County on behalf of the North Country. Both programs are funded by New York State Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). The North Country Regional Economic Development Council’s winning plan includes the Clean Energy Economy as a key part of its economic development strategy. With the largest wind farms in
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the State, the production of 567 megawatts of clean hydropower, and the potential to develop a thermal energy economy based on local biomass (wood and grass), the North Country is poised to provide clean renewable energy to its own businesses and residents as well as beyond. Once implemented, the North Country’s Clean Energy Strategy will catalyze the development of local businesses around production, distribution and maintenance of clean energy systems; retain energy dollars in the region rather than spending them outside the state and the nation; help the State meet its energy policy goals and reduce the State’s dependence on imported oil. Implementing the strategy is estimated to create 1,200 jobs across the region, including more jobs in the forestry industry. Learn more about the Green Jobs Program and the recent growth in green careers inside on page 2. We profile someone involved in the Clean Energy Economy on page 5. On page 8, we look at some of the many energy projects across the region that were funded through the Regional Economic Development Councils.
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GREEN JOBS SNAPSHOT:
From the Brookings Institute’s July 2011 Green Jobs study
185,000
Green Collar workers in New York State
$44,000 Average salary of a NYS Green Collar worker in 2009
13%
Increase in earnings for Green Collar workers compared to average medium income
5.8%
Annual growth of NYS’s green economy, 2003-2010
25%
Proportion of Green Collar Jobs that are in manufacturing
Outlook is good for
Green Careers The following article is an excerpt from the Fall/ Winter 2011-2012 issue of Comfort at Home, Your Guide to NYSERDA Programs
Green Jobs, Green New York
A newly released study conducted by the Brookings Institute counted 2.7 million Americans currently working in the clean energy economy, which outperformed the national economy during the recent recession and stands poised to breathe new life into the manufacturing sector. Another recent study of the national and global clean energy economy, conducted by The Pew Charitable Trusts, paints a clear picture of the remarkable growth of green industry in the past dozen years.
Pew found that between 1998 and 2007, green collar jobs in America grew 9.1 percent, while total jobs grew just 3.7 percent and traditional manufacturing jobs declined by 21 percent. As New York State pursues its aggressive energy efficiency goals—among them a 15- percent reduction of energy consumption by 2015—and continues to provide incentives that drive energy efficiency and renewable energy technology markets forward, the opportunity for New York workers to dive into green careers will continue to expand. In fact, the New York State Department of Labor recently concluded the “The New York State Green Jobs Survey,” its research on the State’s green labor market. It found that firms serving the green sector expect to expand their workforce by more than 25 percent over the next year. These firms include building services, construction trades, professional services and component manufacturing, and they will be seeking skilled workers to fill their needs. Take Mark Bomba for example. Bomba built a career in the sign industry, selling and running large projects, but was
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Are you a contractor looking to get into energy efficiency work? • Are you a tradesperson interested in starting a new career? We might be able to assist you with technical and/or financial support through Green Jobs, Green New York, a statewide effort to strengthen our communities through energy efficiency. Workforce training programs and other training partnerships are available across the State to encourage the development of a skilled cleanenergy workforce that supports energy efficiency and the installation of clean technologies. For program information, contact Jamie Rogers, ANCA Energy Program Coordinator, at jrogers@adirondack. org and 518-891-6200.
laid off during the post-9/11 economic decline. Looking for a new opportunity, Mark enrolled in a solar technology training program at Hudson Valley Community College. The training led to a sales job with Alteris Renewables, a company specializing in solar and wind installations. Today, Bomba sells and manages dozens of solar projects each year in all regions of New York. “In the clean energy economy, there are many different fields that offer the opportunity for people who think outside the box to make a really good living,” he said.
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Wildlife Brochure highlights resources along 3 Byways
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n partnership with Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), ANCA’s Scenic Byways Program recently released a new regional visitors’ travel guide that will appeal to travelers who seek a relaxing, outdoor experience where they can explore scenic locations and learn about natural resources. The interpretive brochure has a map to direct visitors to observation sites for wildlife viewing and will introduce outdoor enthusiasts to a wonderful sampling of animals and birds, highlighting their habitats in all four seasons. WCS took a leadership role in the research, site selection, photography, and design for this outstanding new tourism tool. Jerry Jenkins a botanist, naturalist and ecologist, Zoe Smith, Director of the Adirondack Program, and Michale Glennon, Science Coordinator collaborated for WCS on the project development. At the start of the project, Jenkins, who has received numerous awards during his 40 years of distinguished fieldwork, toured and researched three Adirondack North Country Scenic Byway routes in order to select the sites highlighted in the guide. The project supports not only stewardship but also marketing, interpretation, and tourism goals from the Adirondack Trail, Central Adirondack Trail, and Olympic Byways’ Corridor Management Plans that were prepared in collaboration with byway
Based on 2010 information compiled for the North Country Regional Economic Development Council’s Clean Energy Subcommittee Report, Sept. 2011
1,400
Megawatts of wind turbine power in NYS
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community representatives from across 500 miles. ANCA and WCS will distribute the brochures at popular tourist locations throughout Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Oneida, St. Lawrence, and Warren Counties. The guide will also be available for download in English and French Canadian at www.adirondackscenicbyways.org.
Grazing Program sets event series Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative contractors will be meeting Feb. 7 at the Wild Center in Tupper Lake to kick off the 2012 season. Dave Roberts, the state Grazing Specialist through the Natural Resources Conservation Service, will be on hand to discuss plan requirements. Julie King, ANCA’s Agriculture Program Coordinator, will be gearing up to create new grazing plans for livestock farmers. A series of educational events open to all will take place in February in Canton, Plattsburgh, Watertown and Malone Dave Roberts will present along with other guest speakers. Topics will include comparing different Grazing Styles and Multi-Species Grazing.
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Wednesday, Feb. 22, Canton - dinner meeting at the Best Western, 6:30 p.m., $15 per person, includes meal. • Thursday, Feb. 23, Grace Episcopal Church, Cataract Street, Copenhagen, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $10 per person, $5 for additional people from the same farm, includes lunch • Friday, Feb. 24, 911 Building, Malone, noon to 4 p.m., lunch sponsored by FCI • Saturday, Feb. 25, Plattsburgh - 10 am to noon, $10 per person, $5 for additional people from the same farm, includes lunch For information, contact Julie King at 518-891-6200 or jking@adirondack.org
Capacity of existing North Country wind towers (in megawatts)
322
Capacity of existing Maple Ridge towers in Lewis County (in megawatts)
567
Total capacity of 56 federally-licensed hydropower projects in the North Country
4 Business and Communities Scenario planners report successful workshop series After the first Adirondack Futures Scenario Workshop held last July at the Common Ground Alliance Forum, workshop organizers James Herman and Dave Mason have held five very successful workshops in the past four months. Reports on these workshops can be found here: http://adkfutures.org/TimelineStatus/timeline-status.html Herman, Mason and ANCA Executive Director Kate Fish were featured on the Jan. 26 episode of PBS’ Mountain Lake Journal, discussing the scenario planning process. The interview is archived here: http://www. mountainlake.org/programs/ local-programs/mountain-lakejournal.html Coming up next: • Two-Day Workshop Four: Lake Placid Conference Center, May 1 and 2, 2012. Send Jim an e-mail (jim12942@ gmail.com) if you wish to participate in this
Common Ground Forum 2012 Results from all the scenarios workshops will be presented in a report to the Common Ground Alliance in Long Lake on Wednesday, July 18, 2012. To be added to the Common Ground e-mail list, send a request to Melissa Hart at mhart@ adirondack.org. workshop. A Half-Day Workshop at the Whallonsburg Grange Sunday, May 6th, from 1 to 5 p.m. There is no pre-registration for this workshop. You can just show up. • More half-day workshops are in the works. Details will be at adkfutures. org as they become available. •
26TH ANNUAL BUYER DAYS
Adirondack North Country Association’s Gift Product Trade Show connects buyers with regional artisans making quality products.
Information available at www.adirondack.org
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SAVE THE DATE: This year’s Common Ground Alliance Forum will take place Wednesday, July 18, in Long Lake. For more information, contact Melissa Hart: mhart@adirondack.org
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Faces from the Region
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Why I Love it Here As part of our profiles of emerging entrepreneurs, we talk to someone who is part of the North Country Clean Energy Economy
Jesse Schwartzberg Age: 38 Residence: Saranac Lake, NY Hometown: Saranac Lake, NY Occupation: Owner/ Designer of Black Mountain Design Build, LLC What brought you to the region? What brought me back to the area was the dream of owning a business in the place that I love - the place where I was born and raised. There is nowhere else that I would rather pursue my design career than here. What keeps you here? The Adirondacks have always had a pull on me. Although I left the region for extended times for both college and graduate school, this place has always drawn me back. As much as I love to travel, I cannot imagine calling anywhere else home. Career Accomplishments: Next to having Black Mountain Design Build, LLC make it through its 1st year in business, my Master’s degree in architecture is my greatest achievement to date. In 2004, while working as a carpenter for Torrance Construction, I took a leap of faith and decided to move to Oregon to study architecture. At the time, I really had no desire to leave the Park. I did, however, want to pursue a career in design. It is quite surreal to be back here doing exactly what I set out to do. I am also proud of my LEED AP, BPI Certified Professional, and Certified Passive House Consultant credentials. I am very interested in incorporating energy efficiency components into my projects. Hobbies/interests: X-Country skiing is one of my favorite activities. There is limitless territory to explore and I try to get out into the woods and backcountry as often as I can. I also enjoy hiking, paddling, fly-fishing, travel, and good food. What do you love about living in the North Country region? I love living near my family and within the community where I grew up. When I go to the post office, grocery store, or the coffee shop, I often see people that I have known
since I was a kid. When I meet someone, they often know one of my parents or brothers. I like this. Living here adds a level of accountability that adds meaning to the work I do.
What is the biggest attraction to living and working here? I value the strong connection to nature that I experience on a daily basis living and working here. When you live in the city, you have to schedule time to get out in the woods. This is a huge part of what drives our tourist economy. There are a lot of people that come here to fulfill their desire to be more connected with nature. Living here puts me in constant contact with the natural world. It is not unusual for me to work a 10 hour day and then go for a x-country ski or a hike up a mountain. This lifestyle is very attractive to me and inspires the work that I do. What are some of the region’s strengths? The region’s greatest asset is the unique relationship of the natural setting of the Adirondack Park to the people and communities that live in and around it. In addition to being the largest wilderness east of the Mississippi, the Adirondacks are also a unique example of civilization living in balance with preserved communal lands. The wilderness is genuine and the people and communities that live in contact with it are as real as it gets. Although complex, the greying of the lines between human settlement and a nature preserve provides a great example for other regions of the country and the world. This provides strength and resilience that is purely Adirondack.
“It is not unusual for me to work a 10 hour day and then go for a x-country ski or a hike up a mountain. This lifestyle is very attractive to me and inspires the work that I do.” What are some of the challenges here for recruiting young professionals? There are a large number of young people who would love to live in the North Country. The challenge is identifying, cultivating, and nurturing enterprises that can sustain the jobs where a young person can cultivate a career. The draw of income security in more populated areas will always be there. If you could change anything about living here, what would it be? I wish the trout were easier to catch and the powder days were more frequent. But really, while there is a lot of work to be done, I accept the North Country as it is. While we have our issues, we also are surrounded by great people, strong communities, and unmatched natural beauty. I just look forward to working to cultivate the richness we already enjoy.
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Buyer Days 2012
Northeast Living Lights Chestertown, NY http://northeastlivinglights.com/
Sallye Ander Soaps Minetto, NY www.sallyeander.com
Nancy Miller Jewelry Designs Saratoga Springs, NY www.nancymillerjewelry.com
Barkeater Chocolates North Creek, NY www.barkeaterchocolates.com
Lake Memories, LLC Ticonderoga, NY
Fawn Ridge Pottery Chestertown, NY www.fawn-ridge-pottery.com
Saratoga Sweets Saratoga Springs, NY www.saratogasweets.com
Classic Calligraphy Southborough, MA www.classiccalligraphy.com
Adirondack Chandler Glens Falls, NY www.adkchandler.com The Blue Bird Lowville, NY bluebirdcountrystore.com
Hill ‘n’ Hollow Pavilion, NY www.hillnhollow.com
A look at some of the exhibitors coming to this year’s show, March 7-8, in Saratoga Springs City Center. For the complete list, go to www.adirondack.org/buyer-days-2012
One on 1 Design Hudson Falls, NY www.oneon1design.com
Benesch Creative Enterprise Holland Patent, NY www.beneschwood.com
Woven Glass Sand Lake, NY www.wovenglass studio.com
Red Fox Farm Jams & Jellies Munnsville, NY www.redfoxfarm07.webs.com
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Sundaes Best Greenfield Center, NY sundaesbest.com
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JC Parker Fine Art/Owls Perch Ballston Spa, NY www.jcparkerfineart.com
Adirondack Cedar Chairs LLC Queensbury, NY www.adirondackcedarchairs.com
Funny River Trading Keene, NY funnyrivertrading.com
North Country Herbs, Willsboro, NY www.northcountryherbs.com
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North Country Books Utica, NY www.northcountrybooks.com Whiteface Mountain Maple Products Bloomingdale, NY whitefacemountainmaplesyrup.com HenLeoMil Pens & Pebbles Lowville, NY For the complete vendor list, go to www.adirondack.org/buyer-days-2012
Safe Harbor Confections Liberty Fibers Waldoboro, ME Wilmington, NY www.safeharborconfections.com
North Woods Animal Treats Keene, NH www.northwoodsanimaltreats.com
AJL Designs Fayette, ME www.ajldesigns.com
Adirondack Rockware Rainbow Lake, NY www.adirondack rockware.com
8 ANCA Applauds
$103.2M: A Big Win for the Region In December, we celebrated a big win for the North Country: $103.2 million in state funding was awarded to 70 projects. With $785 million awarded to the 10 Regional Economic Development Councils, every region was a winner. This new approach to economic development uses a locally-driven strategy to create jobs and stimulate growth. Of the 10 strategic plans submitted Statewide, the North Country was among four awarded “Best Plan” designation, resulting in more projects being supported.
ANCA’s Executive Director Kate Fish chaired the North Country Council’s Vision Committee, and played a key role in other aspects of the plan. She will remain in a leadership role in 2012. While the seven counties represented by the North Country Regional Economic Development Council are within the ANCA region, three other Regional Councils also contain ANCA counties: Central New York, the Mohawk Valley and the Capital Region. We applaud the hard work and dedication of each of these great teams, especially Central
New York, whose strategy received Best Plan designation in the competitive review process. Many people contributed to building these long-term road maps designed to attract investment and create a climate where entrepreneurs will flourish. Projects included in the North Country and other regional plans focus on high-tech and traditional manufacturing, clean energy production, agriculture, tourism, and arts and culture. We will be highlighting some of these projects in this and upcoming issues of our newsletter.
Energy Projects Funded through Economic Development Councils Cleaner, Greener Communities
Lyons Falls paper mill site
Here’s a quick look at some of the projects funded through the Regional Economic Development Councils throughout the 14-county ANCA region that are related to the clean energy economy: OSWEGO COUNTY: The Grassman Energy Kohilo wind turbine Project will support the development and manufacturing of wind turbines. Amount awarded: $716,500 HERKIMER COUNTY: DeIorio Foods, Inc. Freezer Expansion DeIorio’s will replace its smaller, older freezers with a new, larger energy efficient freezer. This freezer replacement project will also allow additional room for the company to create two new assembly lines to increase production of new products. Amount awarded: $300,000 ONEIDA COUNTY: The GUSC Energy BioEnergy Plant Project is for a 15 megawatt (thermal + electric) biomass combined heat power plant that will enable GUSC Energy Inc. to use biomass resources to generate steam and electricity for Griffiss Business and Technology Park
(Rome) customers. Amount awarded: $1,500,000 CLINTON COUNTY: The Town of Saranac will develop local land management tools and is in the process of conducting a feasibility study for locally-produced biomass fuels for energy. Part of the larger Waterfront Revitalization Priority Project Advancement in Clinton and Essex Counties, which will also support a number of projects that advance destination planning and community development. Total award: $250,000. LEWIS COUNTY: Redevelopment of the former Lyons Falls paper mill site. This 9.4-acre, owned by the LDC, requires demolition of existing buildings and infrastructure upgrades. The plan is to utilize the abandoned mill property to produce sustainable bio products, energy, and fresh vegetables, fruits and/or herbs in a controlled environment. Amount awarded: $330,000 The full list of projects that were awarded funding can be found here: http://www.governor.ny.gov/assets/ documents/CFAAWARDSBooklet.pdf.
Designated as one of the North Country Regional Economic Development Council’s priority projects, the Cleaner, Greener Communities Regional Sustainability Planning Program will establish a sustainability baseline including inventories of greenhouse gas emissions and energy use. The resulting Regional Sustainability Plan for the North Country will assess sustainability indicators including economic assets, liabilities and opportunities as well as transportation, land use, and natural resources. Engaging in the planning process will allow each region to develop its vision, goals, and objectives for a sustainable future and to identify the activities or types of projects needed to achieve that future. Once the plan is completed, it is intended to inform municipal land use policies, guide both public and private resource investments in infrastructure and identify tangible actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The $1 million project is funded through NYSERDA. Essex County is the lead agency on behalf of the entire region and ANCA will be involved in project implementation. To keep the momentum going around these issues, a North Country Clean Energy Conference is slated for later this year.
ANCA Applauds ANCA Applauds: School Energy Projects South Lewis School District offers tours of woodchip boiler The new woodchip boiler at South Lewis Central School District (Lewis County) will be available for tours in two different venues on Wednesday, Feb. 22. At 1 p.m., there will be an information meeting and tour for businesses and organizations in the North Country that would like to learn more about the technology and see it in a brand-new application. The event will kick-off in the high school auditorium with a brief presentation about the system, featuring Barry Yette, South Lewis Business Administrator, Steven Klempa, Principal Architect, SEI Design and Aaron McConnell, Principal Engineer, M/E Engineering. The tour will follow. Pre-registration is required, contact the NYS Tug Hill Commission: 888-785-2380 or katie@ tughill.org. That evening, from 6-8 p.m., there will
be a public open house for the community to view the heating system. There will be representatives from South Lewis CSD and Cornell Cooperative Extension on hand with educational materials on a variety of topics related to heating with biomass on the residential and commercial scale. Both events are being sponsored by the Drum Country Biomass Working Group. Members of the Drum Country Biomass Working Group include: CCE of Jefferson and Lewis County, St. Lawrence County Planning Office, NYS Tug Hill Commission, Lewis County Economic Development Office, Jefferson County Industrial Development Agency, Development Authority of the North Country, Black River/St. Lawrence River RC&D Council, Fort Drum, and private organizations and individuals interested in biomass energy.
Chateaugay Central School students to perform energy audits The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has recognized 20 energy efficiency projects developed by K-12 educators across the state for their potential to increase students’ knowledge about energy efficiency and sustainability at home. Teachers will receive up to $750 to help implement the projects, which involve learning in various subject areas across the curriculum. In the North Country, Teacher Steve McDonald of Chateaugay Central School (Franklin County) has been awarded for his program titled “Coming Unplugged with Electricity.” Students will perform home energy audits, learn how to read
electric bills and meters, and track their home energy usage through different seasons. They will present their findings to the school community and share them with the local media.
Healthy Food Conference The St. Lawrence County Health Initiative is putting on a Food and Garden Conference March 19 at Clarkson University in Potsdam. Sessions will educate and build skills necessary to develop and sustain effective food-based projects and policies. Workshops are organized in four “tracks” to meet the diverse needs and interests of participants: Schools, Worksites, Retail & Restaurants and Communities. Cost is $50, which includes lunch. For more information or to register, go to http://gethealthyslc.org/
9 Hamilton County Broadband Gets a Boost in Funding From Hamilton County Express’ reporting on the project: http://www.hamiltoncountyexpress.com/News/11302011_ broadband In Hamilton County, $472,000 will go toward broadband infrastructure through a partnership with Frontier Communications. The $6.5 million project will install middle mile and last mile fiber-optic facilities. The project will improve businesses’ ability to compete and bring new investment to the county, resulting in new businesses and increased tax revenues, as well as create 40 new jobs by year two. The upgrade involves changing some of Frontier’s switches and extending fiberoptic to switches now served by copper lines, in an effort to catch up with the new Federal Communications Commission definition of broadband, which DSL does not meet. A second broadband project was also approved, one that will bring wireless connectivity to the population center of the Town of Long Lake. Slic Network Solutions is currently working with the Development Authority of the North Country to build two connections to the I-87 corridor. The southern connection runs across State Route 3 to Tupper Lake. As part of this award, Slic got $596,000 to build from Tupper Lake to Long Lake with fiber-optic; Slic then wants to serve Long Lake with wireless repeater towers for Long Lake proper. The project means Long Lake will have fiber coming to it from both Tupper Lake and Blue Mountain Lake.
Work Begins at GlobalFoundries Through a partnership with IBM, work has begun at GlobalFoundries’ new Fab 8 facility in Saratoga County. The new products recently began initial production at IBM’s 300mm fab in East Fishkill and production is expected to ramp up in the second half of 2012. The chips are the first silicon produced at GlobalFoundries’ newest and most advanced manufacturing facility and help represent a significant milestone for Fab 8 and New York’s Tech Valley. According to the company, the chips were developed with GlobalFoundries and other members of IBM’s Process Development Alliance with early research at the University at Albany’s College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering.
10 ANCA Updates ANCA’s Position on Adirondack Club and Resort “Tupper Lake is a community that has worked hard to reinvigorate itself and ANCA applauds this effort.
Big Tupper Ski Hill in March 2011, photo courtesy of James Lanthier Jr The Adirondack North Country Association released the following statement to the press immediately after the Adirondack Park Agency’s Jan. 20 approval of the Adirondack Club and Resort Project:
Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) recognizes the potential of the Adirondack Club and Resort Project (ACR), which was just approved by the Adirondack Park Agency, to help revitalize the economy of Tupper Lake and its surrounding communities and help improve quality of life in this part of the Adirondack Park. ANCA’s mission includes building vibrant communities and resilient economies
throughout the fourteen counties of Northern New York. As planned, ACR will bring needed support to the retail and service sectors and will expand recognition of our region’s vast natural and built assets to a growing number of tourists and visitors. The community of Tupper Lake has embraced and supported this project and has shown great initiative in the grass roots effort to reopen the Big Tupper Ski Area, a significant attraction for the ACR project. ANCA believes that the Adirondack Park Agency, consistent with its statutory mandates, has been thorough and professional in its
“ANCA also sees the project as advancing the North Country Regional Economic Development Council’s vision of elevating global recognition of the region as one of the special places on the planet to visit, live, work and study and activating tourism as a pathway to diversify our economies,” said ANCA Executive Director Kate Fish. assessment of the potential impacts of the ACR project. ANCA is pleased with this positive outcome for the project and the community.
ANCA Board Approves New Member At its most recent board meeting Jan. 12 at the Wild Center in Tupper Lake, ANCA Board members unanimously approved the inclusion of Steven Hartnett as its newest member. Steven J. Hartnett is the Senior Vice President and Chief Credit Officer for Adirondack Bank, joining the bank in July of 2002. Mr. Hartnett has over 30 years of financial services experience and has held previous positions that include Director of Strategy and Planning at Trainer Associates, Inc.
(a strategic marketing and advertising agency serving the Northeast), President and Director of Grouplnsure (Insurance subsidiary of the former Herkimer County Trust), Little Falls, NY from 1999-2001; and, various management positions with the former Savings Bank of Utica. Mr. Hartnett is an honors graduate from the Community Bankers National School of Banking. ANCA welcomes Steve and is happy to have him on board.
Twins!
ANCA Office Manager Laurie Campbell and her husband, Jake Campbell are the proud parents of twins! William Wallace Campbell born 12-28-11 at 3:14 p.m. weighing 5lbs 8oz and 19 inches long Lillia Mari Campbell born 12-28-11 at 3:16 p.m. weighing 4lbs 10oz and 18 inches long Will and Lillia join big brother C.J. and the family is doing great at home in Rainbow Lake. Laurie has even started working again, coming in most days to the ANCA office and doing some work from home. Congratulations to the Campbells from the entire ANCA team!
tribute to teresa mitchell,
Scenic Byways champion
We were saddened to learn that Teresa Mitchell, the founding Executive Director of the Seaway Trail Corporation, passed away at her home in Clayton, New York on Jan. 24. Teresa was a tireless advocate for tourism in the Adirondack North Country and focused her attention on the Seaway Trail which traverses the crown of the State and important tourism destinations like Clayton and Sackets Harbor. Teresa was a long-time member of ANCA, contributing her expertise to our Tourism Committee. During that time, she helped guide the transformation of the State’s scenic highway system into a network of federally designated Scenic Byways. Theresa’s dedication to the economic well-being of our region was a hallmark of her professional life. She will be missed. News of her passing can be found here: http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/ article/20120125/OBIT01/701259991/
About ANCA
11 ANCA Board of Directors PRESIDENT Stephen M. Erman — Regional Development Consultant VICE PRESIDENT John Bartow — Executive Director, Tug Hill Commission
TREASURER Dale G. Brown — Assistant Vice President and Manager, NBT Bank Since incorporation in 1955, ANCA has developed and managed programs across all 14 counties in Northern New York State, successfully ‘investing’ millions of dollars, mostly from federal and New York State grants as well as private funding, to build capacity and to support community economic development across the region. ANCA’s portfolio of programs, as well as its strengths in fostering dialogue and effective partnerships, bring together the many components that are needed to build stronger, more self-reliant and localized economies throughout the Adirondack North Country.
ANCA’s Reach
SECRETARY Ross Whaley — Senior Advisor, Adirondack Landowners Association
CENTRAL REGION VICE PRESIDENT Richard R. Bird — Owner, Bird’s Marine and Adirondack Real Estate NORTHERN REGION VICE PRESIDENT Paul M. Cantwell, Jr. – Attorney, Cantwell & Cantwell
SOUTHEASTERN REGION VICE PRESIDENT Ron Montesi — Queensbury Town Board Member
WESTERN REGION VICE PRESIDENT Michele Ledoux — Executive Director, Lewis County Cornell Cooperative Extension Kelly Blazosky — President, Oneida County Tourism Jill Breit — Executive Director, Traditional Arts in Upstate New York
Since 2000, ANCA has received $12.7M in federal/state grants and private donations, including $5.2M in Scenic Byways grants. Nearly all of those funds has been spent or distributed in the local economies. • ANCA’s estimated impact since 2000 has been about $266M, or a return of 20 to 1 • $2,174,000 has been generated directly for regional craftspeople and shop owners. • Communities served: 264 • Number of partners: 131 • Individuals and Businesses served: 448
Richard Burns — Manager, Community and Customer Management, National Grid
Contact Us
Stephanie Ratcliffe — Executive Director, The Wild Center
67 Main Street, Suite 201, Saranac Lake NY 12983 Office phone: 518.891.6200 ANCA’s newsletter is emailed six times a year. Send notices, announcements and other items to Melissa Hart, mhart@ adirondack.org.
Kelly Chezum — Vice President for External Relations, Clarkson University James T. Ellis — Former Principal, Tupper Lake High School Eugene T. Falvo — Vice President, Falvo Manufacturing Mike Farmer — Tourism/Publicity Director, Town of Webb Bruce Ferguson — Owner, Scott Hill Farm Steven Hartnett — Senior Vice President - Chief Credit Officer, Adirondack Bank John C. Kiechle — Owner, Philadelphia Grass Company Daniel Mason — Former Assistant Division Manager, Exxon Mobil Refineries Marti Mozdzier — Owner, Wilemar Associates Alice Recore — President & CEO, Mountain Lake PBS Arnie Talgo — Tug Hill Commission member; former Senior Policy Analyst, New York Power Authority Patricia Tatich — Director, Warren County Planning Department Eric Virkler — Director, Lewis County Economic Development/Planning
Our Supporters
These individuals, businesses and organizations enable us to continue our work building vibrant communities and resilient local economies
Thanks to all of our most recent donors: Abanakee Studios
Fortune, Andrew Jr
Pennock, Gary
Adirondac Bail, Inc.
Franklin County
Plattsburgh Family Medicine
Adirondack Bank
Franklin County IDA
Plumley Engineering, P.E.
Adirondack Baskets & Heritage Designs
Friedmann, Alec & Susan
Preston, Seymour Jr
Adirondack Community Trust-Evergreen Fund
Fuller Communications
Przybycien, Frank P.E.
Adirondack Council
George Kahler Sales
Rapp, Dennis
Adirondack Harvest
Golbin, Sylvia
Raquette Lake Property Owners Association
Allen, Rip & Shirley
Graymont Materials (NY) Inc.
Recore, Harold & Alice
Almanzo & Laura Ingalls Wilder Assoc
Hamilton County
Reiss, Paul & Rosemary
Americade
Hart, Greg & Jayne
Rice, Debora
American Maple Museum
Hart, Sally
Rogers-Carroll Family Foundation
Anderson, Ivar
Hastings, Roger
Ruch, Dave
Arts Guild of Old Forge, Inc
Heimerdinger, John & Marilyn
Russell, Bruce & Claire
Bardin, Dr. & Mrs. C. Wayne & Beatrice
Herkimer County
Sage, Donald
Bartow, John & Janet
Herzig Group
Saratoga Sweets - Mike Fitzgerald
Bionique Testing Laboratories
Higgins, James III
Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce
Bird, Richard
Hill, Greg
Share A Bear Inc
Black Mountain Design Build
Holland, Ann Ruzow
Shearer, Thomas
Boice, Bob
Holman, Frederick
Sierzega, EH
Brady, Paul
Hunter, William & Mary
Spear, John & Martha
Brill, Jason & Gail
Ida, Patrick R., CPA
Spiritus Gladius Foundation
Brophy, Jere & Elaine
Illuminating Concepts
Tahawus Lodge - Appleby Foundation Inc
Brown, Dale
Irondequoit Inn - Loren Brown
Thill, Mary
Caldera, Donald
Jefferson County Job Dev. Corp.
Thornbush Enterprises
Cantwell, Paul Jr.
Kelting, Daniel
Town of Webb
CAP-21, Nicholas Rose
Kennedy, Dr. Joseph
Traditional Arts in Upstate NY
Capone, Philip
Kiechle, John
Tug Hill Commission
Catamount Lodge & Forest LLC
Laverge, Hendrik
Upper Jay Upholstery
Cato Analytics LLC - Dan Conable
LeMay, Elizabeth
Virkler, Eric
Chezum, Kelly
Lewis County IDA
Visalli, Joe & Matie Flowers
Claffey, Jane
LittleGrasse Foodworks - Bob Washo
Warren County
Clark, Dr. William
Martino, John & Terry
Washington County
Clifford, Donald K. Jr
Mason, Daniel
Watson, Mary Jane
Cobb, Tom
Master, Larry & Nancy
Whaley, Ross & Beverly
DeHoff, William & Sara Jane
Matousek, Alois
White, David
DeHond, Stephen
McManus, Melissa
Wikoff, Naj
Development Authority of the NC
Meade, Kim
Wild Orchard Farm
Dewan, Dr. David
Montesi, Ronald & Rosemary
Willis, Pat & Tom
Dry Brook Sugar House
Morningstar Bistro
Winterer, Philip & Patricia
Dunham, Allen
Mountain Lake PBS
Wolfe, David
Ellis, Jim & Elaine
Newell, Allen
Zeltmann, Eugene & Susan
Erman, Stephen & Margot Gold
Northeast Living Lights
Farrell, Michael & Andrea
NYS Snowmobile Association
Finnerty, Edward
O’Leary, Jane
Anonymous
Fish, Peter & Diane
Oneida County Tourism
In memory of WR Fuller
Fisk, Sam
Payne, Robert
In memory of Terry Harden
Anonymous