Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced last week that $785 million in state funding has been awarded to the ten Regional Economic Development Councils (REDCs) across the state.
Of the ten plans presented statewide, the North Country was among four that were awarded with “Best Plan” designation, thereby resulting in more projects being supported.
Overall, $103.2 million has been awarded in support of seventy projects across the North Country region.
Projects included in the plan are intended to launch the region’s transformation by focusing on high-tech and traditional manufacturing, green energy production, agriculture, tourism, and arts and culture.
Among the supported projects is the installation of miles of broadband cables throughout the region to help advance the technological growth of the area.
“Many people contributed to building this long-term roadmap that’s designed to attract private investment, promote and facilitate connectivity between communities, and create a climate that will allow entrepreneurs to flourish.
“We can accomplish this vision by capitalizing on the region’s natural assets, talented labor pool, and entrepreneurial character,” said Adirondack North Country Association Executive Director Kate Fish.
