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LYONS FALLS — Established companies considering expansion and entrepreneurs with their next big idea are among those who have already answered the call for “expressions of interest” in a 46-acre
Economic developers have vision for vacant land, buildings
WWNY Economic developers have vision for vacant land, buildings By John Pirsos | March 9, 2021 at 2:01 PM EST - Updated March 9 at 9:27 PM
LYONS FALLS, N.Y. (WWNY) - Lyons Falls moves for a makeover to the former pulp and paper property. Economic developers want to completely redo two areas that are unoccupied. Theyâre hoping that will bring jobs back to the community.
Some land along the Black River in Lyons Falls is vacant. And not far away, buildings at the former ReEnergy Lyonsdale biomass site are empty. But Lewis County economic developers have visions for both.
There s little doubt that the pandemic has hit women-owned businesses harder. Women are more likely to own an operation in the harder-hit service sector and bear the burden of increased child care. There are only so many hours in a day. So do the math that s less time to put toward their business, says Jill Sasso, vice president of human resources and governance programs at the Women s Business Enterprise National Council, a nonprofit for certification, resources, and advocacy for women-owned businesses.
Sasso was one of a group of seasoned entrepreneurs and experts who came together Thursday to discuss opportunities for women-owned businesses in an Inc. National Small Business Town Hall stream event. The panel was moderated by
David Heidecorn (Photo provided) SARANAC LAKE The Adirondack North Country Association has announced the addition of David Heidecorn to its 25-member board of directors. Heidecorn is a senior advisor to L. Catterton Real Estate, a Luxembourg-based wing of the L. Catterton global investment firm based in Connecticut. He lives in Westchester County and spends time at his new home in Lake Placid. “In my mind, David’s involvement reinforces the value of having skilled, thoughtful people who bring diverse perspectives to our board,” ANCA Executive Director Kate Fish said in a press release. Heidecorn was elected by the ANCA board at its quarterly meeting in December 2020. He joins the economic development nonprofit group, based in Saranac Lake, as it tackles issues such as the economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis, local food system resilience, a transition to a clean energy economy, and the creation and retention of new and existing businesses in the region.