ANCA Newsletters

An archive of ANCA's newsletters.

November/December 2011

In this Issue

Did you Know: Employment Snapshot
The Importance of Banking Locally
ANCA's 2011 Campaign: A look at our work in the region and plans for 2012
Biz Blast:
Support Local Jobs with Holiday Giving
Byways projects emphasize accessibility
Save the Date for 2012 Buyer Days
Julie King takes over Ag program
Energy UpdateWork to begin on Green Jobs, Green NY
ANCA Updates: 2011 Annual Meeting
Faces from the Region: Joshua Kretser and Janessa Scott
ANCA Applauds: Saranac Lake Community Store; APA Appointments

September/October 2011

In this Issue

Did you Know: Agriculture Census
Register Now for ANCA's 2011 Annual Meeting
Biz Blast:
Paul Smith's grads form business to battle milfoil; DANC wins contract to build telemedicine network
$1.2M DOT grant allows rec path to move forward
Energy UpdateFall is perfect time to set up home energy assessments; Jefferson County school sets up wind, solar
GCLI renews contract with ANCA
ANCA Updates: Regional Economic Development Councils begin work; Wireless mapping project identifies 1,500 sites
ANCA Applauds: Irene recovery efforts; Gore ski train; Saranac hops harvest; Croghan Dam study moves forward

July/August 2011

In this Issue

Did you Know: Numbers from Bike the Byways
BiketheByways.org Goes Live!
Biz Blast:
New tourism group forms in Lowville; GlobalFoundries construction ahead of schedule; Nova Bus secures $231M contract
ANCA prepares to start work on new NYSERDA program
Celebrate Young Farmers
ANCA Updates:
Register Now for Annual Common Ground Forum; New Office Manager; Invasives Brochure
ANCA Applauds: Utica Opens Public Market; Groups rally to save historic dam; Empire State Development names new North Country Director; Green Beer; Local food guide for St. Lawrence County; Folk School turns one; Airport improvements for Oneida and Clinton counties; Oswego County achieves successful nuclear preparedness test; Scenic Train starts running from Saratoga Springs

May 2011

In this Issue

Did you Know: Forestry Facts
Biomass as an Economic Driver
Energy Tips:
Less is More: Ways to Boost Car’s Fuel Economy
Energy Program Update
Advisory group weighs in on Adirondack traditions for guidebook project
Biz Blast:
A look at Fort Drum's impact; Stream Global Services to expand in Watertown; Hannaford opens in Lake Placid; Fujitsu moving jobs to Plattsburgh
Faces from the Region: Kelly Chezum, Vice President for External Relations at Clarkson University
ANCA Applauds: Plattsburgh makes top 10 in ranking of Americas’ “Cities of the Future”; Hamilton County hires Ann Melious; Queensbury tackles stormwater run-off; Sen. Betty Little’s “Let’s Talk Tourism” session; Local film about farming gains support; Good moves for Adirondack Writing Center and tourism welcome center

April 2011

In this Issue

Did you Know: Regional Census Data
Making the Case for Thermal Biomass
New incentives program makes going solar easier
ANCA Board Meets with Economic Developers in Malta, Saratoga County
Biz Blast:
A Look at Global Foundries; TEC Smart Center; a new tap for maple producers
Faces from the Region: Stephen Svoboda, Director of Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts
ANCA Applauds: Town of Schroon infrastructure improvements; Prestigious bike race coming to Wilmington; Cornell Coop. Ext. hosts local food dinner in Plattsburgh;‘Harry Potter’ hooked on maple

March 2011

In this Issue

Did you Know: Tug Hill Trivia
Agriculture is key part of State’s future growth
Region rallies for Tug Hill Commission
New Agriculture Coordinator joins ANCA staff
New products, show specials available at Buyer Days
Energy Tips:
NYSERDA offers tips for preventing ice dams
ANCA Applauds: Happy 50th Birthday To Big Tupper Ski Area; Study: NNY Colleges have significant economic impact; Tug Hill Land Trust gains national accreditation; NYSERDA inducted into Energy Efficiency hall of fame; Hamlets 3 study to guide smart growth; Pipeline project gets boost; Clarkson Young Scholars to tackle regional branding; Laurentian project finalized; Empire State Winter Games deemed a success; Adk Local Government Day

February 2011

In this Issue

Did you Know: Manufacturing Facts
Energy Tips: Overview of a home energy audit
ANCA Updates: New website; Wireless Clearinghouse Project under way
Buyer Days jurying gives feedback to vendors
Byways Program to fund new guide for travelers
Faces From the Region:
Jaci Kelleher; Tahawus Lodge Center
ANCA Applauds: Gore opens extension trail; Drum plant to run on chips; Alcoa reopens Massena plant; Trudeau Institute Commits to staying in Saranac Lake; New Marina in Port Henry; Regional Appointments

January 2011

In this Issue

Did you Know: Census Facts
Setting New Year's Resolutions
Buyer Days preview
Faces from the Region:
Wild Birds Unlimited, Saratoga Springs; and Unique Woodworks, Cleveland
Maple-based Byway close to fruition
Energy Tips:
Benefits of a Home Audit
ANCA Applauds: Laurentian plan means big business; Keene Broadband Project; $2.7M for small business loans; Newcomb looks overseas to boost school numbers; Paterson supports state ag products; ‘Buy local’ coalition in Oneida County

December 2010

In this issue:

ANCA branding survey results
Shopping local for the holidays
Energy Tips: Holiday lighting
Scenic Byways traffic report
ANCA Applauds:
Plattsburgh winter farmers market; Lake Placid rallies to save Empire Games; Railroad marks 1,000,000th rider; Shops report strong start to holiday season; New park opens in Carthage

November 2010

First Issue

Welcome from ANCA Executive Director, Board President
New faces at ANCA
Benefits of shopping local
Faces from the Region: Jeff Allott, General Composite in Willsboro
New statewide Scenic Byways map hits streets
Report on ANCA’s 55th annual meeting

May 13, 2011 - Posted by mhart