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    Building Prosperity
    Across Northern New York
  •                            
    Strengthening
    Small Businesses
  •                            
    Supporting
    Strong Food Systems
  •                            
    Expanding
    Clean Energy
    Opportunities
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    Growing
    Equity, Inclusion
    & Belonging

ANCA is Growing a New Economy

ANCA is an independent, nonprofit corporation with a transformational approach to building prosperity across northern New York. Using innovative strategies for food systems, clean energy, small businesses, and equity and inclusion, ANCA delivers targeted interventions that create and sustain wealth and value in local communities.

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Join us for the Adirondack Diversity Initiative Symposium on Tuesday, November 12 at Paul Smith’s College VIC!

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Read stories and impacts from our work across the region in our 2023 Annual Report.

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ANCA by the Numbers

427

small businesses and organizations created individualized business resilience and succession plans for long-term strength and stability with ANCA's support.

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North Country farms were connected with technical assistance through grant application, business development, farm planning and compost operation support.

169

entities accessed renewable energy, energy efficiency, and climate change mitigation and adaptation benefits through state programs with ANCA's assistance.

203

law enforcement officers from 14 agencies participated cultural consciousness, racial equity training and trauma-informed policing training that empowers them to foster safe, just communities.

2022 and 2023 Impacts

Latest News

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Bike the Barns set for Sept. 21

KEESEVILLE — Bike the Barns, a half-day bicycle tour centered around farms and the region’s local food movement, is set...

Adirondack Diversity Initiative
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Adirondack Diversity Initiative 2024 Symposium Set for November 12th

The Adirondack Diversity Initiative Symposium, Creating Inclusivity in North Country Communities, will take place on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, from...

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ANCA surveys businessowners on succession plans

SARANAC LAKE — The Adirondack North Country Association and its North Country Center for Businesses in Transition have teamed up...

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Building a Community-centered Strategy

by Zach Hobbs, ANCA Interim Deputy Director Within their governing bylaws, most nonprofit organizations mandate an annual meeting, and ANCA...