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  • Building Prosperity
    Across Northern New York
  • Strengthening
    Small Businesses
  • Supporting
    Strong Food Systems
  • Expanding
    Clean Energy
    Opportunities
  • 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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Learn about the Adirondack Diversity Initiative’s new Welcoming & Belonging Micro-credential for businesses.

Buyer registration for ANCA’s annual Adirondack Buyer Days gift trade show is open. Learn more.

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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ANCA partners with local chambers to expand small business services

SARANAC LAKE — North Country small business owners and staff will be able to take advantage of a wide array...

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Adirondack Diversity Initiative launches new virtual micro-credential

SARANAC LAKE | The Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) and Adirondack Diversity Initiative (ADI) have announced the launch of a...

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ANCA program heads composting coalition

State's Food Waste Reduction Law inspired ANCA, Clarkson and the Authority to take action SARANAC LAKE | Last month Gov....

Black Brook Town Hall solar array
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Clean Energy Communities: Local Leaders Building a Strong Clean Energy Economy for the North Country

By Nicole Draina, ANCA Clean Energy Communications Coordinator As you drive around the North Country you’ll likely notice signs of...