named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Green/Renewable Power Facilities Incentive
Offers minimum 10-year PILOT arrangements for hydro, solar, wind, transmission, and renewable facilities, with potential extension up to 30 years based on economic viability.
PILOT Program
Establishes Payment in Lieu of Tax agreements requiring projects to pay a negotiated amount based on assessed value, with exemption schedules varying by sector such as manufacturing, hospitality, and renewable energy.
Sales Tax Exemption Program
Grants full or partial sales and use tax exemptions for eligible items acquired during construction, expansion, or equipping of projects, including materials incorporated into real property, equipment, and office supplies purchased as agent of the Agency.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Local Business Financing and Incentives 1 activity
- Administers small business lending and fiduciary programsAdministers Warren County's small business lending program and acts as fiduciary for housing program funds and County Planning Department projects, supporting local economic development initiatives through financial oversight and program management.
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Small Business and Nonprofit Lending 1 activity
- Issues industrial revenue bonds for facility financingIssues tax-exempt and taxable industrial development revenue bonds to finance the acquisition, construction, equipping, and expansion of manufacturing and commercial facilities, enabling lower interest rates and longer loan terms through private investor funding.
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Capital Infrastructure Funding 1 activity
- Provides financial assistance to 501(c)(3) organizations for capital projectsOffers financial assistance and incentives to 501(c)(3) organizations in Warren and Washington Counties to support capital investment, job creation, and job retention, including assistance with construction, expansion, and equipping of facilities.
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Uncategorized 5 activities
- Abates mortgage recording taxes for qualifying projectsExempts borrowers from New York State and county mortgage recording taxes (1.25%) for eligible business building projects, issuing exemption affidavits signed by authorized officers. Abatement also applies to refinancing when the agency retains jurisdiction, subject to fees and written request.
- Administers PILOT agreements to support business investmentProvides Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreements that reduce property tax burdens on new investments by setting a fixed base assessed value for a set term, with full taxes paid on that base and abatement on incremental value. These agreements are a condition of development for non-governmental projects under the agency's jurisdiction.
- Convenes governance and oversight meetings for development projectsHolds Executive-Park Committee meetings, joint board meetings with WWIDA, and monthly coordination meetings to oversee civic and economic development initiatives, manage projects, and address governance issues in Warren and Washington Counties.
- Offers tax exemptions for business construction and equipmentGrants 100% sales and use tax exemptions for eligible expenses related to the acquisition, construction, expansion, renovation, and equipping of qualifying business projects. The agency issues formal confirmation letters and files Form ST-60 with the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance to implement these exemptions.
- Owns and manages industrial parks for business developmentOwns and manages two industrial parks—Airport Industrial Park and Canalside Energy Park—totaling 80 acres, with parcels available for sale or lease. These sites offer shovel-ready lots, municipal utilities, 3-phase and 34.5 KV power, road, rail, and canal access, and airport-adjacent infrastructure including hangars and concierge services.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$4K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$4K100%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$67K
Cash$67K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$67K
Liquid reserves332.6 mo
7 years on record · 2019–2025
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 10
- BRIAN CAMPBELL — DIRECTOR
- CHARLIE TALL — DIRECTOR
- CONNOR MCCOY — DIRECTOR
- DAN BRUNO — DIRECTOR
- JOHN TAFLAN — DIRECTOR
- JUAN GONZALES — CHAIRMAN
- KEVIN MAHONEY — DIRECTOR
- MARC YRSHA — DIRECTOR
- MELISSA FITCH — DIRECTOR
- TRICIA ROGERS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 47
Who they work with
- 78-80 Main Street, LLC. Partner — Project partner in a downtown commercial or mixed-use development.
- Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce Partner — Regional chamber supporting business development through advocacy, education, and collaboration.
- Adirondack Winery, LLC. Partner — Project partner in a winery or agri-tourism development.
- Aviation Hospitality LLC. Partner — Project partner in an aviation or hospitality-related development.
- Bank or underwriter Partner — Financial institutions purchase the bonds and provide funding to applicants through the Agency's conduit structure.
- Boats By George, Inc. Partner — Project partner in the development or financing of a marine storage facility.
- Brookfield Power US Holding America Co. Partner — Project partner in a power generation or energy infrastructure project.
- Bucks County Biscotti Partner — Project partner in a food production or specialty retail development.
- Champlain Hudson Power Express Partner — Project partner in a major regional energy infrastructure project.
- Empire State Development Government — State-level economic development partner providing support and assistance programs.
- Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport Partner — Adjacent facility providing aviation infrastructure and services to businesses located in the Airport Industrial Park.
- Fort William Henry Corporation Partner — Project partner in the development or financing of a historic property or hospitality venture.
- Fowler Square, LLC. Partner — Project partner in a commercial real estate or mixed-use development.
- Glens Falls Brewing Company, LLC. Partner — Project partner in a craft brewing or hospitality-related development.
- Greater Greenwich Chamber of Commerce Partner — Local chamber of commerce collaborating on economic development and community quality-of-life initiatives.
- Greenwich Preservation Group, LLC. Partner — Project partner in a historic preservation or community revitalization project.
- H.F. Park Property, LLC Partner — Project partner in a commercial real estate development in Hudson Falls.
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Partner — Project partner in the development or financing of a hospitality facility.
- KDBF Ventures, LLC. Partner — Project partner in a commercial or industrial development initiative.
- Lake Champlain Lake George Regional Planning Board Partner — Regional planning and development partner representing multiple counties in Upstate New York.
- Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce Partner — Chamber and CVB promoting tourism and business development in the Lake George region.
- M&S Precision Partner — Project partner in an industrial manufacturing facility development.
- Market 32 Project Partner — Project partner in the development or financing of a grocery retail facility.
- Mohawk Industrial Werks, LLC. Partner — Project partner in an industrial manufacturing development.
- Morris Products, Inc. Partner — Project partner in an industrial manufacturing facility development.
- NYS Economic Development Council Network — Member organization promoting economic development practices and professional development across New York State.
- Native Development Associates, LLC. Partner — Project partner in a commercial or community development initiative.
- New York State Department of Taxation and Finance Government — Receives required filings including Form ST-60 and exemption reports; jurisdiction to which PILOT payments are remitted.
- New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Division of Equalization and Assessment Government — Requires submission of Form EA-412-a for tax exemption purposes and coordinates with the Agency on property tax treatment.
- Okie Properties, LLC. Partner — Project partner in a real estate development project.
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strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Bi-County Regional Development Approachmethodology: bi-county_regional_developmentBy coordinating economic development across Warren and Washington Counties through joint governance and regional programming, the organization overcomes municipal fragmentation to attract larger-scale investment, because a unified, cross-jurisdictional strategy increases leverage and responsiveness to regional economic needs.
- Conduit Financing with Credit Accountabilitymethodology: conduit-financingBy acting as a bond financing conduit that requires applicant creditworthiness and project collateral, the organization enables access to capital for public and nonprofit projects while ensuring fiscal responsibility, because aligning public financing with private-sector lending standards reduces risk and promotes sustainable investment.
- Incentive-Based Economic Developmentmethodology: incentive-based economic developmentBy offering financial incentives such as tax abatements, tax-exempt bonds, and PILOT agreements, the organization stimulates private investment and job creation in Warren and Washington Counties, because reducing upfront costs and aligning with private-sector risk standards makes projects financially viable and attractive to businesses.