By FRANK DIFIORE

MALONE — The Franklin County Local Development Corporation will partner
with a regional coalition aimed at helping preserve the businesses of
retiring operators.

The effort is being coordinated by Adirondack North Country Association
(ANCA), through the organization’s Center for Businesses in Transition.

Dani Delaini, ANCA’s coordinator for the Center, met with members of the
county’s Industrial Development Agency board of directors on Wednesday, to
review the purpose of the initiative.