ANCA’s reach across the region, its long term presence, and its history of providing practical support to a broad constituency positions ANCA to take a strong lead in working with the region to map a more sustainable future.

ANCA’s mission is to catalyze sustainable economic development across the Adirondack North Country and to enhance the quality of life of the people who live, work and visit here.

We do this by:

• Fostering the conditions for necessary for business development
• Managing programs that increase regional self-reliance
• Developing projects and partnerships that support regional businesses and bring investment to the region’s  rural places
• Spotlighting  the extraordinary natural, cultural and historic assets of the region
• Advocating for the region at the State and national levels

Our Programs

Business and Community Development

Energy

Agriculture

Forest Economy

Artisan Support

Scenic Byways