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2022 ORGANIZATIONAL\Economic Development Corp.—FOR 2021 AND 1 IT HALF OF 2022—2-28-2022
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND RATIFYING AGREEMENTS
BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION - WARREN COUNTY FOR:
1) 01/01/2021 — 06/30/2021 AND 2) 07/01/2021 —06/30/2022
RESOLUTION NO. 2022
INTRODUCED BY:
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY:
WHEREAS, the Town and the Economic Development Corporation - Warren County
(EDC) recognize the need to revitalize the local economy by increasing the number of jobs for
Town residents by attracting high technology and other industries to the area, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law §1411(a) and EDC's
Certificate of Incorporation, the purposes of the EDC are the exclusively charitable or public
purposes of relieving and reducing unemployment, promoting and providing for additional and
maximum employment, bettering and maintaining job opportunities, instructing or training
individuals to improve or develop their capabilities for such jobs, carrying on scientific research
for the purpose of aiding a community or geographical area by attracting new industry to the
community or area or by encouraging the development of, or retention of, an industry in the
community or area, and lessening the burdens of government and acting in the public interest,
and
WHEREAS, the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law specifically finds that corporations
organized under §1411 perform an essential governmental function, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board strongly supports EDC's important mission to improve
employment opportunities and economic development in the Town and therefore wishes to enter
into an agreement with EDC,
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves, authorizes and ratifies the
Agreements with the Economic Development Corporation - Warren County in substantially the
form presented at this meeting for the period(s) of. 1) 01/01/2021 —06/30/2021 with funding in the
amount of$57,000; and 2) 07/01/2021 —06/30/2022 with funding in the amount of$114,000 to be
paid for from the appropriate account, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute the Agreements in substantially the form presented at this meeting and the Town
Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer to take such other and further actions as may be necessary
to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 28"'day of February, 2022 by the following vote:
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
ANNUAL AGREEMENTS\2021\Economic Development Corporation-1-1-2021-6-30-2021
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF WARREN COUNTY
THIS AGREEMENT, made as of the 1" day of January, 2021 (with effective date of
January 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021) by and between the TOWN OF QUEENSBURY, a
municipal corporation existing and operating under the laws of New York State Warren
County, New York, (hereinafter referred to as the "TOWN") with its principal place of business
and mailing address of 742 Bay Road, Queensbury New York 12804 and the ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF WARREN COUNTY (EDC), a non-profit agency
organized and existing under the laws of the State of New York, with its principal place of business and
mailing address of 11 South Street, Glens Falls, New York, 12801 (hereinafter referred to as the
"CONTRACTOR")in the following manner:
IN CONSIDERATION OF MUTUAL CONVENANTS AND PROMISES SET FORTH
IN THIS AGREEMENT, IT IS AGREED BY AND BETWEEN THE PARTIES AS
FOLLOWS:
1. Contractor agrees to furnish economic and community services to the Town and its
residents for the l/1/2021 — 6/30/2021 calendar year to facilitate and enhance opportunities for
economic growth to create or preserve jobs and employment opportunities and to improve the
economic welfare of the residence in the Town of Queensbury, in consideration of the sum set forth
below.The services to be provided by this Contractor shall:
A. Activities outlined in Exhibit A and attached to this Agreement;
B. Serve as the first point of contact for the Town of Queensbury for economic
development related purposes and services when requested;
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C. Encourage the development and retention of business/industry within the Town;
D. Promote expansion/diversity in the commercial, manufacturing and industrial tax
base within the Town;
E. Attract new industry to the Town and assist such industry in finding appropriate sites
and/or buildings together with assisting with their workforce needs along with any potential
economic incentives offered at the local,county,regional,state and federal level;
F. Encourage utilization of local contractors ,suppliers with construction projects together
hiring employee within the community;
G. Work with the Town and regional planners and key stakeholders to maximize the
efficiency and effectiveness of the Town's economic development needs and goals;
H. Provide information to the Town Board regarding the best means of
encouraging the retention and growth of business in the Town, including
expansion of existing industries and attracting new firms to the Town;
I. Sharing information to the business community in the Town by
exchanging information through a variety of communication such as website,
social media, workshops, conferences and emails;
J. Prepare, furnish and provide information to federal, state and local authorities
regarding the positive assets of the Town & region, the needs of the local
business community and to act as liaison between the various levels of
government and the local business community;
K. Continue to work toward the following goals:
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• assist in meeting the needs of employers' within the community;
• identify and promote training and workforce development programs
for the individuals and businesses by aligning workforce
development efforts to match skill needs of area businesses and
industries;
• undertake appropriate economic development research for the
purpose of aiding the community or area;
• retain and expand industry in the Town and in effect lessen the
financial burdens of taxpayers and government;
L. Facilitate interactions and build mutually beneficial relationships with
Warren County, surrounding communities and regional entities to promote
economic development;
M. Assist the Town in the furtherance of the Town's and County's cultural
organizations and activities;
2. The Town agrees to pay Contractor the sum of $57,000 in full
consideration for the services previously set forth upon submission of a Town Voucher and
approval of the Voucher by the Town Supervisor. Contractor shall submit a current Project
Plan and 2020 Financial Statements and Project Reports. In addition, Contractor shall
provide the Town with its 2021 Financial Statements and Project Reports as created
by the Contractor's accountants in the normal course of business by September, 2022.
3. The Contractor agrees to furnish to the Town throughout the term of this
Agreement all financial and program information reasonably requested related to the
services provided, such services more specifically set forth on Exhibit A.
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4. The Contractor agrees that it will meet with the Town Board on an"as needed" or
at the least, quarterly or upon other agreed timeframe to present the Town with progress
reports relating to the Contractor's 2021 goals and initiatives as set forth on Exhibit A.
5. The Contractor shall use the amounts payable hereunder as its independent
Board of Directors deems appropriate in furtherance of its general purposes as stated in its
Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, and Not-for-Profit Corporation Law §1411 and for
the specific purposes set forth in paragraph 1 above; provided, however, that the Contractor
shall use such amounts only for purposes for which the Town could itself use its own funds. The
Contractor shall in its records, copies of which shall be provided to the Town Supervisor,
describe the uses of the project funds. In carrying out the purposes of the Contractor and in
exercising the powers conferred by Not-for-Profit Corporation §1411, Contractor will be
performing an essential governmental function and such activities shall be in the public interest
and for a public purpose with independent programmatic' and administrative control.
6. It is understood and agreed that the relationship of the Contractor to the Town
shall be that of independent contractor. The independent contractor agrees that it will hold
itself in accordance with such status and that it will neither present itself nor claim to be an
officer or employee of the Town. The Contractor is not affiliated with nor created by the Town
and the financial support set forth in this agreement does not interfere with the Contractor's
Board of Directors independent programmatic and administrative control.
7. The Contractor agrees and warrants indemnifying the Town and holding it
harmless for any and all claims arising out of the performance of this Agreement which are
made against the Contractor.
8. The Contractor agrees that it shall neither assign nor in any manner convey the
rights or obligations of this Agreement to any other person, company, or organization without
the previous written consent of the Town.
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9. This Agreement is for the 1/l/2021 — 6/30/2021 calendar year and shall end on July
1"t 2021. This Agreement may also be terminated upon the mutual written agreement of the parties.
Upon request in writing by the Town,the Contractor shall make a full and final accounting of all Town
funds received under this Agreement for 2021 within thirty(30) days after notification of cancellation
has been issued. This Agreement may be renewed with mutual agreement of the two parties.
10. It is agreed by the parties that this Agreement constitutes the full and complete
agreement by the parties and that it may not be changed orally.
11. EDC of Warren County through its President and other EDC representatives shall
insure that the Town Supervisor is informed of details and progress made pertaining to economic
development prospects/projects considering development in Queensbury and to matters relating to
current businesses to the greatest extent possible.
12. The Queensbury Town Supervisor in his capacity as being the duly elected Town
Supervisor shall continue to serve as voting member of the EDC of Warren County Board of
Directors.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties have signed this Agreement to be effective on the
day and year first above written.
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION
BY: BY:
JOHN F. STROUGH,III JAMES SIPLON
TOWN SUPERVISOR President
DATE: DATE:
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EXHIBIT A
2021 Proposed Scope of Economic Development Services & Initiatives
EDC of Warren County will deliver services in support of Economic Growth &
Development in 2021, for the Town of Queensbury, engaging primarily in
Economic/Business Development and supporting Economic/Business Improvement, in the
following manner:
1. Business & Investment Recruitment: Activities focused on obtaining Lead
Generation Prospects &Project Management to include:
• Development in consultation with the Town potential targeted 'primary
business'* attraction marketing plan for the Town/County (such as medical
device, paper/wood related, medical/healthcare, fabricating, tourism/hospitality,
information technology and additional recommended targeted "primary
businesses").
• Continue with primary business retention & expansion strategy -focused on
partnering with leadership at existing operations in the Town that are part
of a Corporate structure with their headquarters located outside the Warren
County region to ensure that existing operation site is considered for new
Corporate Capital Investment opportunities.
• Assist the Town in potential projects that are in need of gap financing, and other
resources necessary to finalize the transaction.
2. Business Retention Activities to focus on retaining existing businesses.
• Identify issues & solutions to continue operating success.
• Build relationships to enhance connectivity between community and existing
employers.
• Identify trends threats (potential closure/significant job losses/sale) and work to
bring resources/solutions forward to mitigate negative impact/reverse threat.
3. Program Management: Activities include management & administration of the
remaining Empire Zone program benefits for certain businesses in Warren County;
8 of which are in the Town of Queensbury.
4. Business Improvements Efforts Focused on Competitive Enhancement/Asset
Management: Activities include promoting initiatives to strengthen Warren County's
ability to compete and win new investments that impact employment opportunities,to
include:
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• Research & Data Management: focused on efforts that fully support
economic development goals forthe Town.
• Focus on identifying asset gaps and proposing solutions.
• Focus on cataloguing assets that match customer (private sector business) needs,
and oversight of targeted marketing efforts.
• Focus on oversight of Business Development activities and special projects as
appropriate to address solutions for 'asset gaps' to enhance overall
competitiveness or focused on specific business development projects needing
special assistance.
5. Reporting: EDC will track and report on economic development related issues which
shall include programs and incentives available from Federal/State agencies that
support public and private sector investment opportunities within the Town/County,
and report on activities of the EDC on a quarterly basis or as requested.
6. 2021 Initiatives by EDC-Town of Queensbury:
a. Promote businesses activities with:
• Loan program for Queensbury businesses through Warren County LDC as
administrator of the Warren County Local Development Corporation
organizations:
• US SBA and Pursuit (formerly New York Small Business Development
Corporation):
• EDC Warren County/Washington County LDC/SUNY Adirondack
sponsorship of 10-week Microenterprise Assistance Small Business
Program (offered twice a year; spring & fall at SUNY Adirondack
campus. This program is open to Warren County/Washington County
prospective entrepreneurs and existing. commercial enterprises in the two
counties having 10 or fewer employees. Develop outreach campaign via
EDC website, EDC news alert, EDC social media platforms and materials
for promotion of economic programs for retention and recruitment of
industry and manufacturing within the Town.
b. Continue a marketing & promotional campaign for further development of
Queensbury Business Park, Warren/Washington Industrial Park, Warren County
Airport (for aviation and non-aviation projects) and other properties within Town.
c. Assist in developing pilot program for fast-track reviewpermit approval process
for Queensbury Business Park.
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d. Identify potential sources of funding (NYS and Federal) for implementing
Pathway Corridor study by Creighton Manning (Route 9 - Exit 20 area for traffic,
pedestrian improvements.
e. Participate with the Town of Queensbury and BASF on future developmenlaluses
of former Ciba Geigy Hercules Plant Site (45 acres in South Queensbury).
f. Assist with the South Queensbury Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA), and
Glens Falls officials (adjoining Warren Street BOA to South Queensbury BOA)
& and CFA approved funding for Warren County Economic Opportunity Zone
for this region.
g. Coordinate, support and assist where possible with Queensbury officials, and
businesses for submittals of New York State Consolidated Funding
Applications (CFA).
h. Expand and strengthen regional (Warren/Washington and Capital District) economic
development recruitment & retention efforts through coordination with Capital
Region Economic Development Council (CREDC), Empire State Development
Corporation (ESD), Center for Economic Growth, Council (CEG), Adirondack
Regional Chamber of Commerce, other chamber Industrial Development
Agencies and other organizations.
i. Enhance and align workforce development services with related organizations such
as the Workforce Development Board (WDB), One Stop Center (Warren County);
NYS Department of Labor, Veterans Services, Community Action Agency,
NAACP, Queensbury School District and B O C ES to assist local businesses
connecting with potential employees for appropriate training/retraining in key
industries within the region.
j. Finalize initial phase Local Government Efficiency Grant through N YS
Department of State consisting of evaluation of shared services between Glens
Falls WTP and Washington County Sewer District involving Queensbury,
Morea u, Kingsbury and (Village Fort Edward Village Hudson Falls) along
with examination of regional bio\solids initiative so the region can be prepared
to submit funding opportunities.
k. Assist retail complexes such as Aviation Mall and outlets in developing
potentially additional or alternatives uses at their respective sites.
• Note: Businesses refers to non-retail focused businesses in economic-driven
industries. These have a greater jobs multiplier effect, i.e., one job in these sectors
may create two to three jobs in secondary businesses such as retail, professional
services etc. Nonetheless there shall remain an effort to continue to work with
existing retail and look to explore potential new retail concepts.
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ANNUAL AGREEMENTS\2022\Economic Development Corporation-7-1-2021-6-30-2022
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF WARREN COUNTY
THIS AGREEMENT, made as of the I` day of July, 2021 (with effective date of July 1,
2021 through June 30, 2022) by and between the TOWN OF QUEENSBURY, a municipal
corporation existing and operating under the laws of New York State Warren County, New
York, (hereinafter referred to as the "TOWN") with its principal place of business and mailing
address of 742 Bay Road, Queensbury New York 12804 and the ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION OF WARREN COUNTY (EDC), a non-profit agency organized and existing
under the laws of the State of New York,with its principal place of business and mailing address of 11
South Street, Glens Falls, New York, 12801 (hereinafter referred to as the "CONTRACTOR")
in the following manner:
IN CONSIDERATION OF MUTUAL CONVENANTS AND PROMISES SET FORTH
IN THIS AGREEMENT, IT IS AGREED BY AND BETWEEN THE PARTIES AS
FOLLOWS:
1. Contractor agrees to furnish economic and community services to the Town and its
residents for the 7/l/2021 — 6/30/2022 calendar year to facilitate and enhance opportunities for
economic growth to create or preserve jobs and employment opportunities and to improve the
economic welfare of the residence in the Town of Queensbury, in consideration of the sum set forth
below.The services to be provided by this Contractor shall:
A. Activities outlined in Exhibit A and attached to this Agreement;
B. Serve as the first point of contact for the Town of Queensbury for economic
development related purposes and services when requested;
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C. Encourage the development and retention of business/industry within the Town;
D. Promote expansion/diversity in the commercial, manufacturing and industrial tax
base within the Town;
E. Attract new industry to the Town and assist such industry in finding appropriate sites
and/or buildings together with assisting with their workforce needs along with any potential
economic incentives offered at the local,county,regional,state and federal level;
F. Encourage utilization of local contractors ,suppliers with construction projects together
hiring employee within the community;
G. Work with the Town and regional planners and key stakeholders to maximize the
efficiency and effectiveness of the Town's economic development needs and goals;
H. Provide information to the Town Board regarding the best means of
encouraging the retention and growth of business in the Town, including
expansion of existing industries and attracting new firms to the Town;
1. Sharing information to the business community in the Town by
exchanging information through a variety of communication such as website,
social media, workshops, conferences and emails;
J. Prepare, furnish and provide information to federal, state and local authorities
regarding the positive assets of the Town & region, the needs of the local
business community and to act as liaison between the various levels of
government and the local business community;
K. Continue to work toward the following goals:
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• assist in meeting the needs of employers' within the community;
• identify and promote training and workforce development programs
for the individuals and businesses by aligning workforce
development efforts to match skill needs of area businesses and
industries;
• undertake appropriate economic development research for the
purpose of aiding the community or area;
• retain and expand industry in the Town and in effect lessen the
financial burdens of taxpayers and government;
L. Facilitate interactions and build mutually beneficial relationships with
Warren County, surrounding communities and regional entities to promote
economic development;
M. Assist the Town in the furtherance of the Town's and County's cultural
organizations and activities;
2. The Town agrees to pay Contractor the sum of $114,000 in full
consideration for the services previously set forth upon submission of a Town Voucher and
approval of the Voucher by the Town Supervisor. Contractor shall submit a current Project
Plan and 2020 Financial Statements and Project Reports. In addition, Contractor shall
provide the Town with its 2021/2022 Financial Statements and Project Reports as
created by the Contractor's accountants in the normal course of business by September,
2022.
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3. The Contractor agrees to furnish to the Town throughout the term of this
Agreement all financial and program information reasonably requested related to the
services provided, such services more specifically set forth on Exhibit A.
4. The Contractor agrees that it will meet with the Town Board on an"as needed" or
at the least, quarterly or upon other agreed timeframe to present the Town with progress
reports relating to the Contractor's 2021/2022 goals and initiatives as set forth on Exhibit A.
5. The Contractor shall use the amounts payable hereunder as its independent
Board of Directors deems appropriate in furtherance of its general purposes as stated in its
Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, and Not-for-Profit Corporation Law §1411 and for
the specific purposes set forth in paragraph 1 above; provided, however, that the Contractor
shall use such amounts only for purposes for which the Town could itself use its own funds. The
Contractor shall in its records, copies of which shall be provided to the Town Supervisor,
describe the uses of the project funds. In carrying out the purposes of the Contractor and in
exercising the powers conferred by Not-for-Profit Corporation §1411, Contractor will be
performing an essential governmental function and such activities shall be in the public interest
and for a public purpose with independent programmatic' and administrative control.
6. It is understood and agreed that the relationship of the Contractor to the Town
shall be that of independent contractor. The independent contractor agrees that it will hold
itself in accordance with such status and that it will neither present itself nor claim to be an
officer or employee of the Town. The Contractor is not affiliated with nor created by the Town
and the financial support set forth in this agreement does not interfere with the Contractor's
Board of Directors independent programmatic and administrative control.
7. The Contractor agrees and warrants indemnifying the Town and holding it
harmless for any and all claims arising out of the performance of this Agreement which are
made against the Contractor.
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8. The Contractor agrees that it shall neither assign nor in any manner convey the
rights or obligations of this Agreement to any other person, company, or organization without
the previous written consent of the Town.
9. This Agreement is for 7/1/2021 — 6/30/2022 calendar year and shall end on July I"
2022. This Agreement may also be terminated upon the mutual written agreement of the parties.
Upon request in writing by the Town,the Contractor shall make a full and final accounting of all Town
funds received under this Agreement within thirty(30) days after notification of cancellation has been
issued. This Agreement may be renewed with mutual agreement of the two parties.
10. It is agreed by the parties that this Agreement constitutes the full and complete
agreement by the parties and that it may not be changed orally.
11. EDC of Warren County through its President and other EDC representatives shall
insure that the Town Supervisor is informed of details and progress made pertaining to economic
development prospects/projects considering development in Queensbury and to matters relating to
current businesses to the greatest extent possible.
12. The Queensbury Town Supervisor in his capacity as being the duly elected Town
Supervisor shall continue to serve as voting member of the EDC of Warren County Board of
Directors.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties have signed this Agreement to be effective on the
day and year first above written.
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION
BY: BY:
JOHN F. STROUGH, III JAMES SIPLON
TOWN SUPERVISOR President
DATE: DATE:
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EXHIBIT A
2021/2022 Proposed Scope of Economic Development Services & Initiatives
EDC of Warren County will deliver services in support of Economic Growth &
Development in 2021/2022, for the Town of Queensbury, engaging primarily in
Economic/Business Development and supporting Economic/Business Improvement, in the
following manner:
1. Business & Investment Recruitment: Activities focused on obtaining Lead
Generation Prospects &Project Management to include:
• Development in consultation with the Town potential targeted 'primary
business'* attraction marketing plan for the Town/County (such as medical
device, paper/wood related, medical/healthcare, fabricating, tourism/hospitality,
information technology and additional recommended targeted "primary
businesses").
• Continue with primary business retention & expansion strategy -focused on
partnering with leadership at existing operations in the Town that are part
of a Corporate structure with their headquarters located outside the Warren
County region to ensure that existing operation site is considered for new
Corporate Capital Investment opportunities.
• Assist the Town in potential projects that are in need of gap financing, and other
resources necessary to finalize the transaction.
2. Business Retention Activities to focus on retaining existing businesses.
• Identify issues & solutions to continue operating success.
• Build relationships to enhance connectivity between community and existing
employers.
• Identify trends threats (potential closure/significant job losses/sale) and work to
bring resources/solutions forward to mitigate negative impact/reverse threat.
3. Program Management: Activities include management & administration of the
remaining Empire Zone program benefits for certain businesses in Warren County;
8 of which are in the Town of Queensbury.
4. Business Improvements Efforts Focused on Competitive Enhancement/Asset
Management: Activities include promoting initiatives to strengthen Warren County's
ability to compete and win new investments that impact employment opportunities,to
include:
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• Research & Data Management: focused on efforts that fully support
economic development goals forthe Town.
• Focus on identifying asset gaps and proposing solutions.
• Focus on cataloguing assets that match customer (private sector business) needs,
and oversight of targeted marketing efforts.
• Focus on oversight of Business Development activities and special projects as
appropriate to address solutions for 'asset gaps' to enhance overall
competitiveness or focused on specific business development projects needing
special assistance.
5. Reporting: EDC will track and report on economic development related issues which
shall include programs and incentives available from Federal/State agencies that
support public and private sector investment opportunities within the Town/County,
and report on activities of the EDC on a quarterly basis or as requested.
6. 2021/2022 Initiatives by EDC-Town of Queensbury:
a. Promote businesses activities with:
• Loan program for Queensbury businesses through Warren County LDC as
administrator of the Warren County Local Development Corporation
organizations):
• US SBA and Pursuit (formerly New York Small Business Development
Corporation:
• EDC Warren County/Washington County LDC/SUNY Adirondack
sponsorship of 10-week Microenterprise Assistance Small Business
Program (offered twice a year; spring & fall at SUNY Adirondack
campus. This program is open to Warren County/Washington County
prospective entrepreneurs and existing. commercial enterprises in the two
counties having 10 or fewer employees. Develop outreach campaign via
EDC website, EDC news alert, EDC social media platforms and materials
for promotion of economic programs for retention and recruitment of
industry and manufacturing within the Town.
b. Continue a marketing & promotional campaign for further development of
Queensbury Business Park, Warren/Washington Industrial Park, Warren County
Airport(for aviation and non-aviation projects) and other properties within Town.
c. Assist in developing pilot program for fast-track reviewpermit approval process
for Queensbury Business Park.
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d. Identify potential sources of funding (NYS and Federal) for implementing
Pathway Corridor study by Creighton Manning (Route 9 - Exit 20 area for traffic,
pedestrian improvements.
e. Participate with the Town of Queensbury and BASF on future developmerrtaluses
of former Ciba Geigy Hercules Plant Site (45 acres in South Queensbury).
f. Assist with the South Queensbury Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA), and
Glens Falls officials (adjoining Warren Street BOA to South Queensbury BOA)
& and CFA approved funding for Warren County Economic Opportunity Zone
for this region.
g. Coordinate, support and assist where possible with Queensbury officials, and
businesses for submittals of New York State Consolidated Funding
Applications (CFA).
h. Expand and strengthen regional (Warren/Washington and Capital District) economic
development recruitment & retention efforts through coordination with Capital
Region Economic Development Council (CREDC), Empire State Development
Corporation (ESD), Center for Economic Growth, Council (CEG), Adirondack
Regional Chamber of Commerce, other chamber Industrial Development
Agencies and other organizations.
i. Enhance and align workforce development services with related organizations such
as the Workforce Development Board (WDB), One Stop Center (Warren County);
N YS Department of Labor, Veterans Services, Community Action Agency,
NAACP, Queensbury School District and B O C ES to assist local businesses
connecting with potential employees for appropriate training/retraining in key
industries within the region.
j. Finalize initial phase Local Government Efficiency Grant through N YS
Department of State consisting of evaluation of shared services between Glens
Falls WTP and Washington County Sewer District involving Queensbury,
Morea u, Kingsbury and (Village Fort Edward Village Hudson Falls) along
with examination of regional bio\solids initiative so the region can be prepared
to submit funding opportunities.
k. Assist retail complexes such as Aviation Mall and outlets in developing
potentially additional or alternatives uses at their respective sites.
• Note: Businesses refers to non-retail focused businesses in economic-driven
industries. These have a greater jobs multiplier effect, i.e., one job in these sectors
may create two to three jobs in secondary businesses such as retail, professional
services etc. Nonetheless there shall remain an effort to continue to work with
existing retail and look to explore potential new retail concepts.
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