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2010 PROJECT PRIORITIES FOR EDC
 In 2009, EDC celebrated its first decade of working to build a more sustainable economy in Warren County. We were pleased last year to feature GLOBALFOUNDRIES at our annual luncheon in April, to host Congressman Scott Murphy at a public event in September, and to launch a three-mountain ski marketing initiative in October. A complete review of our accomplishments during the year will be forthcoming in our Annual Report.
Looking ahead, in 2010 our highest priorities include:
- Developing the Exit 18 zone into an office/light industrial hub with sustainable job opportunities, serving as an attractive gateway to the City of Glens Falls
- Enhancing the quality of life and bringing new jobs to northern and central Warren County, inside the “Blue Line” of the Adirondack Park
- Encouraging light industrial development and job growth for targeted industries in the South Queensbury/airport corridor, and marketing the area as an integrated enterprise zone with easy access to airport services
- Continuing to serve as the sole resource and point of entry for all business inquiries, promotion, and attraction efforts and economic development activity within Warren County
- Growing the county’s tourism economy, including expansion of four-season employment opportunities
- Promoting the redevelopment of the City of Glens Falls as the county’s vibrant urban anchor and as a catalyst for regional economic growth
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New Vice Chairman for EDC Executive Committee
The following business leaders, including new Vice Chair Michael Borgos, are serving EDC and its members through their work on the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors:
Chairman
John Davidson, Vice President of Jointa Galusha
Vice Chairman
Michael Borgos, President of Borgos & Del Signore, P.C.
Secretary
Mark Behan, President of Behan Communications
Treasurer
Jack Bieniek, Vice President of Cool Insuring Agency, Inc.
Executive Committee Members
Dan Burke, President of Glens Falls Region, NBT Bank
David Capron, Facilities Engineer, Navilyst Medical, Inc.
David Moynehan, President, Riverside Gas & Oil Company, Inc.
EDC thanks outgoing Executive Committee Member Tenée Rehm Casaccio, Managing Principal of JMZ Architects & Planners, PC, for her past service as Vice Chairwoman and her dedication to our organization.
See complete list of EDC's Board
Empire Zone Program and Its Successor
A Post-Star guest editorial by
 EDC’s Len Fosbrook in 2009 highlighted the billion-dollar success of the Empire Zone Program in Warren County under EDC’s effective administration.
While the Empire Zone program is set to end in June, EDC has been monitoring the developments surrounding the successor program, named Excelsior. While Excelsior has not yet been approved by the New York State legislature, in its current form the program would make it difficult for many Warren County companies to quality due to the employment requirements. EDC will make available information to local companies about Excelsior as soon as the program’s details are confirmed and finalized.
EDC Meets with Quebec Officials
for Business Development
Working with EDC’s partners at the Empire State Development and Saratoga Economic Development Corporation, EDC’s economic development specialist John Wheatley traveled to Montreal in December to meet with business officials regarding cross-border trade initiatives.
A full day of meetings proved very worthwhile, with the Quebec economic development officials introducing representatives from several industries, including microelectronic and photonics. The Quebec business leaders view New York State as an appealing gateway location to access the U.S. market, with tax advantages as well as logistical benefits. Additional face-to-face meetings, to build further on this very positive initial session, are slated for later in 2010.
EDC Annual Luncheon in Spring
EDC’s Annual Luncheon will be held this spring. An announcement regarding the keynote speaker, location, and date will be released in the coming weeks. Watch for a separate e-mail with all the details, including the sponsorship program.
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