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On September 13, 2022, Governor Hochul announced that applicants of the New York State COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program no longer need to demonstrate positive net profit on their 2019 Business Return ($1 or greater) or at least…

Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, Columbia-Greene Community College, Columbia Economic Development Corporation, and Greene County Economic Development Corporation have partnered to host Skilling the Gap, a half-day forum for employers, schools, community-based organizations, and funders to generate new ideas and partnerships…

GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF ROUND XII REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INITIATIVE   Regional Councils will Identify Employers’ Workforce Needs and Recommend Priority Projects that Drive Each Region’s Economic Strategic Goals  New York State Consolidated Funding Application Now Open  Guidebook for REDC Members on This…

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that an additional $196 million has been awarded to support 488 projects across multiple New York State from state agency programs that participated in Round XI of the Regional Economic Development Council initiative. This year,…

Greene County and Columbia-Greene Workforce NY is hosting a virtual job fair for hospitality businesses from Wednesday, May 19 to Wednesday, May 26. The virtual job fair is another tool that the County and Columbia-Greene Workforce NY is using to…

Over 25 area businesses, trade unions, public agencies & nonprofits showcase skills related to area jobs to inspire over 1,200 local students Hudson & Catskill, NY – The area’s inaugural Career Jam™, presented with Junior Achievement’s JA Inspire™ program, and…

Greene County Creates New Resource to Help Businesses Comply with NYS COVID Requirements As more and more New Yorkers are vaccinated and eager to gather, travel, and attend events & performances, NYS continues to issue specialized requirements for businesses to…