Essex County Industrial Development Agency

06/11/2026

Free Online Event
Follow the link below to register

https://www.score.org/business-education/small-business-content-marketing-planning-and-creating-engaging-content/

06/01/2026

The North Country Empire State Development (ESD) office is hosting online office hours on Thursdays in June to provide information and answer questions about the ESD grant programs available.

REGIONAL COUNCIL CAPITAL FUNDS PROGRAM

FUNDING AVAILABLE: minimum request/award is $100,000

PROJECT COSTS:
Acquisition of land, buildings, machinery and/or equipment
Demolition and environmental remediation
New construction, renovation or leasehold improvements
Acquisition of furniture and fixtures
Commercial portion of mixed use projects
Soft costs of up to twenty-five percent (25%) of total project costs
Other costs / expenditures deemed eligible by ESD

FOUR CATEGORIES:
Business Investment
Economic Growth Investment
Tourism (formerly Market New York Capital Grant Program) Projects
Strategic Focus Areas

Informational Meeting - Thursday, June 4, 2026 @ 3PM

Follow the link below for more information

Come Join us for Online Open Office Hours. This is an opportunity to ask questions regarding ESD Grant Programs, the CFA Application Process, and North Country Regional Economic Development Council Strategies.Please RSVP your spot and you will receive a zoom link before the meeting.

06/01/2026

TODAY - The new Adirondacks, USA Market, an online marketplace designed to showcase products from locally based retail businesses and artisans to a broader audience year-round. Join the virtual information session to learn how your business can participate in this exciting new initiative.

DATE: June 1, 2026
TIME: 5:30PM – 6:30PM
Link: https://roostadk.zoom.us/j/81721903465

Why Join the Adirondack Market:
Grow Year-Round Revenue Reach customers beyond the region and continue generating sales throughout the year.
Expand Your Audience Benefit from ROOST’s established and highly engaged marketing reach across multiple channels.
Easy Integration Already selling online? The platform can integrate with systems like Shopify, Square, and other e-commerce tools.
Simple Setup No online store yet? The Market offers an easy way to establish an e-commerce presence.
Minimum Cost The 6.85% fee covers credit card processing, administrative expenses, and website-related costs.

For more information click below https://www.roostadk.com/resources/adirondack-market?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ROOST_20260522_ADKMarketplaceVirtualSession&utm_source=ROOST

What is the Adirondacks, USA Market? The Adirondacks, USA Market is an exciting new initiative from ROOST designed to showcase new products from locally based retail businesses and artisans. The online platform offers an opportunity for businesses to reach customers both before and after their Adiro...

04/16/2026

Save the date! It's coming quick and you don't want to miss it.

The Essex County Career & Employment Expo will take place on Thursday, May 7, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Essex County Fairgrounds, 3 Sisco Street, Westport, NY. Open to all schools throughout Essex County, this dynamic event connects students, job seekers, and community members with local employers and workforce resources.

Formerly known as the Essex County Community Job Fair, the reimagined Expo places a strong emphasis on hands-on career exploration, interactive experiences, and meaningful engagement between participants and industry professionals. Over 400 students from Essex County will be in attendance.

We are still seeking businesses to sign up for this event and to sponsor this event. Check the comments to read the full press release and to view sponsorship opportunities!

03/19/2026

02/27/2026

Grants are available for Town of Jay for profit businesses. Please let us know if you have any questions. We'd love to hear from you.

Town of Jay Supervisor Matt Stanley
Town of Jay, NY

02/10/2026

Town of Jay Businesses - If you would like more information on the Town of Jay Micro-Enterprise Grant Program be sure to go to our website at www.essexcountyida.com and click the zoom link to join the meeting.

01/25/2026

Good evening! Due to the winter storm the Essex County IDA will be closed Monday, January 26, 2026. If you need to contact us please give us a call at 518-873-9114 or email [email protected].

We would like to thank the road crews for working around the clock to keep roads clear. We hope everyone stays safe and warm out there.

01/22/2026

TONIGHT at 6:00 PM - Join in for tips on how to promote your business.

For more information, please follow the link below.

https://www.score.org/washingtondc/event/marketing-part-2-promoting-your-business-1222026