Leading Economic Development In Clinton County For Over...

Leading Economic DevelopmentIn Clinton County For Over Fifty Years

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January – December 2012

TDC In the Community

& Beyond the Headlines

The Clinton County Health Department workshop focused on simple and easy changes that work places can make to encourage employees to lead a healthier lifestyle.

TDC in the Community & Beyond

TDC Hosts “Working Our Way to Employee Health” Workshop

January 18, 2012

TDC is one of six expert organizations that make up the North Country HR Consortium

North County HR Consortium presents “Why HR Matters” Launch Event on January 18, 2012

Workshop Schedule & Topics :March 14, 2012: Attracting & Retaining EmployeesMay 16, 2012: Preparing for DownsizingJuly 11, 2012: Reorganization: A case for doing it right


TDC Senior staff entertained management from Schonbek, Global Sugar Art, Century 21, Lenny Shoes and Apparel and R.W. Walker Funeral Home

TDC sponsors a table at the North Country Chamber of Commerce‟s 100th Anniversary Dinner on January 27, 2012


ADKYP Mission: By creating opportunities to serve and engage with the civic organizations of the Greater Adirondack Region, we create opportunities to retain and attract young professionals.

TDC Hosts the Adirondack Young Professionals‟ (ADKYP) 5th Annual Economic Development Roundtable on February 23, 2012


TDC Hosts CITEC Workshops

CITEC provides high impact, professional development opportunities focused on mission critical topics designed to improve our region‟s businesses and their leaders.

‘Efficient Problem Solving‟ Workshop on March 6, 2012 and “Employee Handbooks: What Every Employer Needs to Know” Workshop on May 10, 2012


TDC Senior staff entertained management from Schonbek, B3CG, Spencer ARL, Rideau and G.M. Collin.

TDC Sponsors a Table at the North Country Chamber of Commerce‟s Irishman of the Year Awards Breakfast on March 16, 2012

This special event is held each year to honor the Irishman of the Year, a tradition based on dedication of volunteerism, whether in business, community, or civic activities. This year‟s winner was TDC Board Member Hope Coryer.


137 public and private participants were in attendance

TDC Co-Sponsors the Second Connecting Communities, Schools, Businesses (CCSB) Forum with the North Country Workforce Investment Board on March 27, 2012

“TDC is proud to co-sponsor conference this important event that will help drive collaboration between private and public organizations to improve graduation rates and encourage successful transitions from adolescence to adulthood by developing a system of high-quality options for young adults.”

Fred Woodward, Interim CEO of The Development Corporation.


Organizations involved in the Workshop included: Spencer ARL, Mold-Rite Plastics, Nova Bus, Fujitsu, Clinton Community College, and ETS.

TDC Hosts Assembling Industry: Manufacturing and Education (AIME) Workshop on „Efficient Problem Solving‟ on April 6, 2012

“This has been a great partnership between many community agencies. The result has been an excellent program preparing adults to reenter the workforce in manufacturing positions.”

Cathy Snow, Supervisor, CV-TEC Literacy, GED, and Training Programs


TDC Provides Vision2Action with a Marketing Budget to Support Public Forums in 2012

February 9: The State of the Arts in Clinton CountyApril 19: Recreational Opportunities in Clinton County July 25: Transportation: Moving People RegionallyOctober 11: Education: Cradle through Career

In September 2011 the Partnership for Community Redevelopment (PCD) committee was created to provide guidance and administrative support to the Vision 2040 initiatives. Now called "Vision 2 Action", the transition from concept to action is complete. The community is now poised to affect positive change.


April 23, 2012

The New York State Team Hosts Event at the IAMC 2012 Forum

The Development Corporation along with other New York state economic development organizations from Warren County, Broome County, Buffalo Niagara, Hudson Valley, Syracuse, National Grid and NYSEDC hosted a private dinner at the Industrial Asset Managements Council‟s (IAMC) Spring Forum in Austin, TX.

TDC‟s Joanne Knowlton represented TDC at the Spring Forum.


Members of TDC‟s staff and Board of Directors were on hand to present the awards.April 28, 2012


TDC Sponsors the 5th

Annual Champlain Valley Regional Science Fair

Middle and High School participants from around the region presented the results of their research and demonstrated their projects to judges and the public.

2012 Champlain Valley Region Science Fair participants including students, teachers and mentors.

The bus tours of Banker Road Industrial Park and Air Industrial Park included facility tours of APG Neuros, Spencer ARL, B3CG and vacant Building #1.

In April, 2012 TDC Hosts “Talk and Tours” for Members of the TDC Board of Directors


TDC‟s Joanne Knowlton is a member of the Montreal Board of Trade and attended two events in 2012 on social media and outlook on exports.

Mission of the Montreal Board of TradeWe are the voice of the business community and of the people of Greater Montreal for all aspects of their economic growth and prosperity, as well as serving as a catalyst and unifying body for the driving forces of the Montreal economy.


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TDC hosted a breakfast in honor of Mr. O‟Donohue‟s visit at its headquarters in Banker Road Industrial Park. Guests included management from B3CG Interconnect, Imeco , Spencer Arl, APG Neuros, Medisca , and Novabus . Following the breakfast TDC hosted tours of Nova Bus, Spencer ARL and Medisca.

TDC Sponsors Visit with U.S. Consul General, Québec City, Peter O‟Donohue on May 1, 2012

SUNY Plattsburgh‟s Institute on Québec Studies hosted a luncheon for Mr. O‟Donohue that was sponsored by TDC.


TDC Sponsors a Table at the North Country Chamber of Commerce‟s “Women in Business” Luncheon on May 4, 2012

TDC Senior staff entertained management from

Nova Bus, Curtis Lumber, Fujitsu and ETS.


TDC‟s Director of Marketing, Joanne Knowlton, is a member of the NCCCA Board of Directors.


TDC Continues Partnership with the North Country Cultural Center for the Arts (NCCCA) to Support Traveling Art Exhibits in 2012

“I believe it‟s these wonderful collaborations, like we enjoy with The Development Corporation, that will help us to unite art and the community and allow the NCCCA to continue to grow within our city.”

Leigh Mundy, North County Cultural Center for the Arts.

TDC Continues to Participate in the North Country Regional Economic Development Council (NCREDC) in 2012

In 2011 New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo created10 Regional Economic Development Councils – public-private partnerships composed of local experts and stakeholders from business, academia, local government, and non-governmental organizations. These Councils are charged with developing strategic plans that emphasize each region‟s strengths and unique assets.

TDC‟s Economic Developer Erin Hynes continues her involvement with the NCREDC as the Chair of the Project Pipeline Committee as well as acting as the Economic Developers Liaison with the North Country Alliance; a group representing the region‟s IDAs, economic developers, businesses and public sector interests.


TDC Hosts a Table at the Annual Plattsburgh Friends of Scouting Breakfast on May 21, 2012.


TDC senior staff entertained management from Spencer ARL, G.M. Collin and Nova Bus.

Plattsburgh Launches the First Phase of the Saranac River Trail on May 21, 2012


TDC‟s Economic Developer, Erin Hynes, and Marketing Director, Joanne Knowlton, are active members of the Saranac River Trail Advisory Committee.

"This is a good decision all around," national fitness expert Mark Fenton said of the plan to move forward with an access trail paralleling the Saranac River. "I have the great privilege of traveling the country to celebrate working projects like this. This is that wonderful moment when it all comes together.

The purpose of NYSEDC is to promote the economic development of the state and its communities, encourage sound practices in the conduct of regional and statewide development programs, and to develop education programs that enhance the professional development skills of the 900+ NYSEDC members.


TDC sponsored a softball game at the New York State Economic Development Council‟s (NYSEDC) annual meeting in Cooperstown, NY from May 23-25, 2012

TDC’s Economic Developer, Erin Hynes,

and Marketing Director, Joanne Knowlton,

attended the conference

2012 NYSEDC Marketing Awards:TDC wins Best in Class for its Website


2012 NYSEDC Marketing Awards:TDC wins Best in Class for its Print Advertising


2012 NYSEDC Marketing Awards:TDC receives a Citation for Excellence forits Monthly Newsletter


On the occasion of TDC‟s 50th anniversary, past and present Chairs and Board Members reflect on the dynamic growth, and promising future, of business in northeast New York.


TDC Produces 50th Anniversary Vignettes

"In December 2011 TDC celebrated 50 years of leading economic development in Clinton County. We look forward to beginning a new chapter in the history of TDC under Mr. Grasso's leadership," said Nina D. Coolidge, Chair of The Development Corporation's Board of Directors.


TDC Board Appoints Paul A. Grasso, Jr.as President and CEO, effective June 11, 2012


Developed in conjunction with the Plattsburgh Noon Rotary Group, the New Generations Mentorship Program creates partnerships between local business leaders and students in their junior and senior years. The objective is to provide the young men and women with a supportive mentor who will help them make the transition from college student to successful professional.

School of Business & Economics at Plattsburgh State New Generations Mentorship Program

TDC‟s Paul Grasso and Joanne Knowlton participated in this program during both the spring and fall semesters.


TDC received an Excellence In Economic Development Award from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) for the initial launch of the campaign.

TDC Launches the Third Annual “We can make a Difference„” Clean-Up Campaign at the North Country Chamber of Commerce‟s Business Expo on June 7, 2012

“The North Country is indeed fortunate to have these and other young leaders who are committed to shaping the region and making it a better place to live. They are the ones to watch and their achievements will be good for business.” Herb Carpenter, Publisher, Strictly Business


TDC‟s Erin Hynes Named One of the Best and Brightest in SB‟s „Faces of Our Future‟ in June.

Erin Hynes takes “can-do” to a whole new level. She serves on twelve committees/boards (in an officer‟s capacity on three of them), while working full time as an economic developer for The Development Corporation (TDC).


TDC Welcomes Westgroupe USA to itsBanker Road Industrial Park

Westgroupe USA, Inc. signed a five (5) year lease with TDC for 178 Banker Road, Suite 200 and will occupy 5,000 s.f.



August 23, 2012:TDC Hosts its Annual Golf Event at Adirondack Golf & Country Club.

2012 IEDC Marketing Awards:TDC receives a Silver Award forMarketing excellence for its monthly newsletter, TDC NewsOnline on October 2, 2012


IEDC's Excellence in Economic Development Awards recognize the world‟s best economic development programs and marketing materials.

CCC-TDC Economic Development Lecture Series Presents:Foreign Direct Investment - An Economic Game Changer


The Clinton Community College Foundation (CCC), in conjunction with TDC, launched a series of guest lecture events focused on key community and economic development topics important to sustaining the regional economy.

57 attendees including 21 students the October 4th lecture and panel discussion.

TDC‟s Joanne Knowlton represented TDC at the Fall Forum.


The New York State Team Hosts Event at the IAMC 2012 Fall Forum in Omaha, NE

The Development Corporation along with other New York state economic development organizations from Broome County, National Grid and NYSEG hosted a private dinner at Omaha‟s aquarium.

October 2012


September, 2012

TDC‟s Erin Hynes is named the new Executive Director of the CCIDA


TDC and its new President are the cover story for the August 2012 issue of Strictly Business


TDC Hosts Local Realtor Day Open House

On August 14, 2012, Local realtors met TDC’s new president and

viewed some of the marketing materials and reporting tools that

are now available on TDC’s website. A tour of three available

properties in TDC’s Air Industrial Park took place immediately

following the breakfast.

Members of Fesette Realty, Century 21 Foote-

Ryan, CDC Realty, and Coldwell Banker Whitbeck

Associates were in attendance.


Over 150 local business professionals were in attendance.

TDC and TwinState Co-host the October Chamber After Hours Networking Event at TDC

http://www.twinstate.com/index.html

TDC, in partnership with Mountain Lake PBS, has created 'Made in Clinton County', a new initiative designed to highlight businesses succeeding in the region.


“At TDC, we think our success is defined by the successes of the companies that are here in our region, and that there is no better way to attract companies to Clinton County than to showcase the products, services, and workforce that are thriving here,” said Paul A. Grasso, Jr., President and CEO of TDC.

TDC Supports the Adopt-a-Highway Program


The Adopt-a-Highway program, is a national promotional campaign that encourages volunteers to keep a section of a highway free from litter. In exchange for regular litter removal, an organization is allowed to have its name posted on a sign in the section of the highways they maintain.

TDC Hosts Assembling Industry: Manufacturing and Education (AIME) Workshop in August 2012

Organizations involved in the workshop included: Spencer ARL, Mold-Rite Plastics, Clinton Community College, and ETS.

“This has been a great partnership between many community agencies. The result has been an excellent program preparing adults to reenter the workforce in manufacturing positions.”

Cathy Snow, Supervisor, CV-TEC Literacy, GED, and Training Programs



TDC‟s Economic Developer Erin Hynes hosts a panel discussion at National Manufacturers Dayat Clinton Community College

The panel included managers from Swarovski Lighting, International Paper, Fujitsu Frontech, Asept Pak, Bombardier Transportation and Georgia-Pacific.


TDC‟s Paul Grasso hosts Seminar in Professionalism at SUNY


TDC‟s President addresses local Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs

Fall 2012


TDC‟s President at Medisca

TDC Launches First Ever Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) effort

The launch included one-on-one meetings with Buffalo Jeans, B3CG, CVES, Fujitsu, Global Sugar Art, GM Collin, Imeco Cables, Matrox, Medisca, Rideau, and SpencerARL.

TDC‟s Paul Grasso and Joanne Knowlton travel to Quebec City to establish a working relationship with Quebec International and visit with the U.S Consulate General of Quebec City, Peter O‟Donohue.


October 22, 2012

http://www.quebecinternational.ca/en

TDC‟s President, Paul A. Grasso, Jr. participated on the Vision 2 Action Panel Discussion on Education.


TDC‟s Paul Grasso and the Chamber‟s Sue Matton presented a collaborative plan for 2013 to both organization‟s Board of Directors in November, 2012.



TDC sponsors the Distinguished Canadian Address: "Economics, Politics, Pipelines and the Election: Canada-US Relations in an Increasing Complex World"

The Distinguished Canadian Address recognizes select individuals who have made a profoundly positive contribution to Canadian public life.

Dr. Michael HawesCEO, Fulbright Canada

Over 140 guests attended the address on November 26, 2012. At a luncheon and dinner honoring Dr. Hawes, TDC entertained guests from G.M. Collin, SpencerArl, Medisca, and Rideau.


The Development Corporation Scholarship for Excellence in Canadian Studies

TDC, in partnership with the Institute on Québec Studies, has sponsored the Canadian Studies Scholarship at SUNY Plattsburgh since the Fall of 2007.

“I wish to express my direct appreciation to The Development Corporation. The awarding, by the Center for the Study of Canada, of the TDC Scholarship for the 2012-2013 academic year is pivotal to my continued studies at SUNY Plattsburgh. As a major in Canadian Studies, the support from TDC will allow me to further develop my knowledge and expertise on Canada and prepare me for a successful professional career.“

Tierney Braden (TDC Scholarship Recipient)


TDC‟s Facility Manager Keith Matott is overseeing the renovation of TDC Building #1 at 1509 Military Turnpike for GSA.

Global Sugar Art Doubles the Size of its Footprint

Global Sugar Art (GSA), the world's largest retailer of rolled fondant icing for cake decorating, is doubling its footprint in Plattsburgh and is planning to relocate to an expanded facility in TDC's Air Industrial Park in February, 2013.


December 6, 2012

TDC and the Town of Plattsburgh Co-sponsor a Table at the Chamber‟s 100th anniversary luncheon


December 6, 2012

TDC‟s Erin Hynes acted as a moderator and TDC‟s Paul Grasso participated as a contributor for the Strictly Business‟s annual Economic Forum which included a cross-section of community leaders.


December 6, 2012

TDC‟s Paul Grasso participated in the Chamber‟s „Red Carpet‟ event for Canadian companies interested in doing business in the U.S.

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December 6, 2012

At a holiday reception held in early December, companies in TDC's industrial parks and TDC's Board of Directors brought food donations for the JCEO Food Bank and toys for the Christmas Bureau.

TDC’s guests donate

food and toys

The North Country Regional Economic Development Council is Awarded $90.2 million for 82 Projects

TDC's Economic Developer, Erin Hynes, is the is the Economic Developers' Liaison Chair of the NCREDC Planning Pipeline Committee and attended the awards ceremony in Albany.

December 19, 2012


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