08/15/2013
The Economic Development Corporation in Warren County has named Edward Bartholomew, current economic/community development director for the City of Glens Falls and the city’s former mayor, as its new President, effective August 19, 2013.
Bartholomew assumes the helm of EDC after former EDC President Vicki Pratt Gerbino left the organization in February for a position in Michigan. The search process over the past five months has run in parallel with a multi-organizational effort to create a “one-stop shop” for businesses seeking economic development assistance.
“It is always exciting to welcome a new leader to an organization, especially someone with Ed Bartholomew’s talents. Yet, this announcement is particularly meaningful for EDC, for Ed himself, and for many other entities in Warren County, because it reflects the new collaborative focus we all have adopted to simplify the process of serving existing and incoming businesses,” noted Chuck Barton, EDC Board Chairman.
“I look forward to working with the staff and board of EDC to serve local businesses, and to share the unique qualities of Warren County with a national audience, as we focus on growing Warren County’s economy. I am very grateful to Mayor Diamond for agreeing to this cooperative arrangement, where I will continue to serve the City while also focusing on County issues,” Bartholomew said.
EDC expects Bartholomew to make a smooth transition during the remainder of 2013, gradually increasing the amount of time spent on county economic development activities.
“Even once he is fully established at EDC, Ed will continue to lead the Glens Falls organizations that he oversees, including the Glens Falls Industrial Development Agency, the Greater Glens Falls Local Development Corporation, and the Adirondack Gateway Council. The flexibility of all parties involved has been the key to making this work; we’re all giving a little to achieve greater regional benefit,” commented Mayor John “Jack” Diamond.
