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EDC’s New Executive Committee
EDC is pleased to announce the following members of the Executive Committee of its Board of Directors:
 Chairman
John Davidson, Vice President, Jointa Galusha
Vice Chairwoman
Tenée Rehm Casaccio, Senior Vice President, JMZ Architects & Planners, PC
Secretary
Mark Behan, President, Behan Communications
Treasurer
Jack Bieniek, Vice President, Cool Insuring Agency, Inc.
Executive Committee Member
Dan Burke, President, NBT Bank
Executive Committee Member
David Capron, Facilities Engineer, Navilyst Medical, Inc.
Executive Committee Member
David Moynehan, President, Riverside Gas & Oil Company, Inc.
See complete list of EDC’s Board
Marketing Warren County
Presenting the strengths of Warren County to outside companies and real estate brokers remains an important focus of EDC’s activities through our active direct-mail program, person-to-person networking, and attendance at various industry trade shows.
In 2008, EDC developed two brochures to support these efforts. One highlights our region through the use of a hand-illustrated map (pictured below on the left), showing the ideal location of Warren County within Tech Valley as well as its proximity to Montreal, Boston, and New York City. (See the whole Warren County brochure with the map.)
EDC also produced a marketing piece for Queensbury Business Park (above right), focusing on the park’s shovel-ready status and its prime location. (View the Queensbury Business Park brochure.)
EDC Thanks Former Chairman Daniel Burke
EDC extends its sincere thanks to Daniel Burke, local president of NBT Bank, for his commitment to moving Warren County ahead during his four years as EDC chairman from 2005-2008. Among many accomplishments, Mr. Burke oversaw the development of the 56-acre Queensbury Business Park and helped EDC to secure over $1 million in grants to benefit projects in the region, such as Gore Mountain’s expansion and the redevelopment of several buildings in downtown Glens Falls. He also played a key role in developing the infrastructure at Exit 18, supporting Tribune Media’s new headquarters.
EDC Adds Jeff Farley to Staff
 EDC recently named Jeffrey Farley as Director of Programs and Services. Jeff will be responsible for interacting with and expanding EDC’s membership by offering services and programs supporting businesses and job growth in Warren County, including a special focus on workforce development. He will also work collaboratively with area development organizations.
Contact Jeff Farley at 761.6007 ext. 306 or jfarley@edcwc.org.
Job Discovery 2009
Employers looking for the area’s best job applicants or with a need to fill seasonal or year-round positions are invited to participate in Job Discovery 2009, a the area's premiere annual job fair at Adirondack Community College on March 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This fair is also useful for employers interested in developing a talent pool for future hiring needs. Get registration information here or call Tim Lahey, Adirondack Community College, 743-2268.
Empire Zone Program Update
 Despite the proposed changes to the Empire Zone Program, EDC continues to administer the program’s benefits to employers in Warren County with positive results. Recently, EDC staff attended a conference in January sponsored by New York State Economic Development Council, which included an update on the Empire Zone program and benefits.
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While a significant recession presently grips the nation, EDC is focused on projects that will develop new opportunities in the future in Warren County. Some of our top broad-based initiatives for 2009 include maintaining our focus on growth in downtown Glens Falls, supporting the Exit 18 development zone in Queensbury, furthering progress inside the “Blue Line” of the Adirondack Park, and moving ahead with comprehensive plans for the South Queensbury/airport corridor. 