QIP Groundbreaking
The skies cleared last Friday just in time for Dan Burke, Chairman of the EDC Board, to lead a round of applause to celebrate the official groundbreaking at the Queensbury Industrial Park. Assemblywoman Teresa Sayward (R, I, C -Willsboro) noted in her remarks that while the QIP is located in Queensbury, it has a far-reaching impact on the regional economy. "Even in my hometown of Willsboro, we look to Queensbury and the surrounding area as an economic center." Other speakers, including Dan Stec and Nick Caimano, looked back on the public and private partnership efforts that culminated in last week's groundbreaking. Continue to full story

Barton Mines Holds Open House
Government and business leaders joined Barton staff last week for a ribbon cutting at their newly renovated corporate headquarters at the corner of Warren and Ridge streets. The showcase project is in line for "Gold Project " certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. The certification recognizes commitment to water conservation, indoor air quality, renewable energy and recycling. Read Full Story.

Glens Falls Leads Capital Region on GDP
The Bureau of Economic Analysis recently published estimates for the gross domestic product of the nation's metro areas. The bureau said the Glens Falls area had a 2005 GDP of $3.4 billion and grew by 3.6 percent from 2004 to 2005. Read Full Story.

The 2007 Economic Summit: Entrepreneurship and Growth in Upstate New York
Congresswoman Kirsten Gillibrand, Honorary Summit Chair, held an event in August in Saratoga to explore opportunities for growth in the high tech, energy independence and conservation technology sectors in this region due to our unique natural resources and history of manufacturing and agriculture. Read Full Story.

Nano Bio Conference at RPI
As part of our efforts to better understand the potential regional impact of high-tech industry - especially in the field of nano and bio combined, we attended this conference at RPI's impressive biotech facility. Read Full Story.

Recap on Trade Show Participation
A key part of EDC's overall marketing plan for 2007 includes participation in seven major trade shows targeted at specific technology recruitment opportunities for the Warren County/Glens Falls area. Read Full Story.