Greater Adirondack Region Economic Development Forum

St. Lawrence Seaway: Shut It Down?

Closing the St. Lawrence Seaway might actually create more jobs (loading and unloading dock jobs, trucking, etc.) while reducing invasive species. Read More...

More Ideas on Adirondack Economic Development and Entrepreneurship

The history and future of Adirondack entrepreneurship: a declining opportunity?Adirondacks primed for new entrepreneurial economy? Unified Adirondacks environment, economy and community to realize synergies? $100 million Adirondack Park Sustainable Fund? Read More...

Adirondack Economy Fails Site Selection, Not Diversified, Lacks Scale

Here's a thoughtful and succinct article on some problems facing the Adirondack Park economy. Read More...

Snow and Mountain Tourism World Congress Coming April 13-14

The United Nation's World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Andorran Government are hosting the 6th Snow and Mountain Tourism World Congress. Read More...

Swiss Alps Tourism Ad

Here's a great entertaining ad that was part of Switzerland's tourism industry's Mountain Cleaners marketing campaign. Read More...

Micro Loans As Low As $500 Available To Small Businesses in Greater Adirondack Region

The Adirondack Economic Development Corp is looking for more small businesses in the greater Adirondack region to which to lend, even in amounts as low as $500. It has received $750,000 from the US Small Business Administration to make loans and micro loans to small businesses. Applications were up in 2009, due to the economy. Read More...

2010 Empire State Tourism Conference Taking Place in February

The 2010 Empire State Tourism Conference is taking place February 8-10 in Albany, NY. The conference is hosted by the New York State Travel & Vacation Association (NYSTVA). This blog post is sponsored by: Read More...