named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Broadband Expansion Advocacy
Initiative to reduce excessive fees and mandates on broadband providers to accelerate deployment of high-speed internet and cellular service in rural areas.
Next Move NY
State-funded program supported by NCA to place soldiers leaving the military, spouses, and veterans into jobs in the North Country region.
North Country Housing Capital Loan Fund
Advocacy initiative supporting a $3 million state-funded loan program to develop housing affordable to households earning 120-200% of the area median income across the seven-county North Country region.
Prison Redevelopment Initiative
Advocacy effort to repurpose eight closed correctional facilities in the Adirondack Park region through constitutional amendment and state redevelopment assistance.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Regional Economic Development Initiatives 2 activities
- Facilitates regional marketing and resource poolingPools marketing resources from member organizations to conduct regional economic development marketing initiatives that exceed the capacity of individual members.
- Provides direct business support and resource connectionsOffers hands-on assistance and single-point access to resources for business startups and expansions in the North Country region, including support for new business establishment, expansion of existing businesses, and job creation.
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Small Business and Nonprofit Lending 1 activity
- Administers rural revolving loan fund for businesses and nonprofitsProvides financing through a rural revolving loan fund to support private for-profit businesses and not-for-profit organizations with 100 or fewer full-time employees in northern New York State, including loans for working capital (up to 5 years) and fixed assets (up to 15 years) at prime interest rates.
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Industry Advocacy and Regulatory Engagement 1 activity
- Advocates for regional economic priorities with policymakersEngages in advocacy with regulators and state-level elected officials to reduce bureaucratic barriers and advance regional economic development priorities, including influencing legislative issues through an Advocacy Committee and supporting programs like Next Move NY for veteran employment.
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Professional Association Capacity Building 1 activity
- Builds capacity of economic development professionalsDevelops and hosts professional training programs and provides a forum for economic developers in the North Country region to exchange best practices, coordinate efforts, and connect with regional leaders.
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Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
- Convenes regional economic development professionals and committeesHosts biannual in-person meetings in June and October, monthly board meetings via teleconference, and regular committee meetings (Loan Review, Membership/Communications, Education and Outreach) to coordinate economic development efforts and conduct organizational business.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$199K
Contributions & grants$23K12%
Program service revenue$159K80%
Investment income$16K8%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$113K
Program expenses56%
Admin / overhead44%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$3.16M
Cash$925K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.89M
Net assets$1.28M
Liquid reserves98.1 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +22.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 16
- BENJAMIN DIXON — BOARD MEMBER
- BRIAN GLADWIN — BOARD MEMBER
- CAROL CALABRESE — BOARD MEMBER
- CHEYENNE STERIA — BOARD MEMBER
- CHRISTY WILT — BOARD MEMBER
- ELIZABETH CAIN — BOARD MEMBER
- ERIC VIRKLER — VICE PRESIDE
- JEREMY EVANS — BOARD MEMBER
- JOSEPH RUSSO — SECRETARY
- MANNA DOYLE — BOARD MEMBER
- MARIJEAN REMINGTON — PRESIDENT
- MARSHALL WEIR — TREASURER
- MELINDA LITTLE — BOARD MEMBER
- MOLLY RYAN — BOARD MEMBER
- PATRICK KELLY — BOARD MEMBER
- ROB AIKEN — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 27
Who they work with
- Adirondack Economic Development Corporation Partner — Collaborates with AEDC to support regional economic development and small business growth.
- Adirondack North Country Association Partner — Partners with ANCA to promote economic improvement and regional identity in the North Country.
- Albany Government — Works with Albany to influence state-level policies affecting business development.
- BOCES Partner — Supported by NCA for funding workforce development programs in the North Country region.
- CITEC Partner — Administrative support partner; Aviva Gold, who manages newsletter signups, is affiliated with CITEC.
- Chambers of Commerce Partner — Eligible to participate as sponsors in the North Country Alliance Regional Revolving Loan Fund.
- Clinton County Leg. Office Partner — Hosts in-person public access point for NCA board meetings in Plattsburgh, NY
- DOCCS Government — Engaged by NCA regarding redevelopment of closed correctional facilities in the North Country.
- Development Authority of the North Country Partner — Co-administers the North Country Revolving Loan Fund through shared staff and institutional coordination.
- Development Authority of the North Country Partner — Works with DANC on infrastructure and community development initiatives in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence Counties.
- Hamilton County Courthouse Partner — Hosts in-person public access point for NCA board meetings in Lake Pleasant, NY
- Industrial Development Agencies Partner — Eligible to participate as sponsors in the North Country Alliance Regional Revolving Loan Fund.
- Jefferson County Economic Development Partner — Hosts in-person public access point for NCA board meetings in Watertown, NY
- Lewis County Office/Treasurer's Office Partner — Hosts in-person public access point for NCA board meetings in Lowville, NY
- Local Development Corporations Partner — Eligible to participate as sponsors in the North Country Alliance Regional Revolving Loan Fund.
- National Grid Government — Provided early financial support to the North Country Alliance (originally through Niagara Mohawk Power Corp).
- New York State Government — Receives advocacy from NCA on state-level policies including housing, workforce, and infrastructure.
- New York State Economic Development Council Network — Board member of North Country Alliance holds leadership role in New York State Economic Development Council.
- North Country Alliance Network — Member organization within the North Country Alliance network
- North Country Economic Development Fund Partner — Board member of North Country Alliance also serves on the board of North Country Economic Development Fund.
- North Country Regional Economic Development Council Network — Member of the North Country Regional Economic Development Council, aligning with regional economic development priorities.
- SLC Chamber of Commerce Partner — Hosts in-person public access point for NCA board meetings in Canton, NY
- SUNY Partner — Supported by NCA for equitable funding and workforce development programming across campuses.
- St. Lawrence County IDA Partner — Hosts in-person public access point for NCA board meetings in Canton, NY
- St. Lawrence Health Alliance Partner — Board member of North Country Alliance also serves on the board of St. Lawrence Health Alliance.
- The Carry Partner — Hosts in-person public access point for NCA board meetings in Saranac Lake, NY
- governmental entities Government — Eligible to participate as sponsors in the North Country Alliance Regional Revolving Loan Fund.
strategies · 4
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.
- Collaborative Economic Development Networkmethodology: collaborative-economic-developmentBy integrating regional collaboration, shared resource pooling, and joint advocacy, the organization amplifies economic development impact across rural communities because collective action enables smaller organizations to achieve outcomes beyond their individual capacity.
- Infrastructure-Led Rural Revitalizationmethodology: infrastructure repurposing for economic developmentBy repurposing closed correctional facilities and expanding rural broadband, the organization stimulates regional economic growth because strategic infrastructure transformation addresses root constraints to business development and connectivity in underserved areas.
- Integrated Financing and Policy Advocacymethodology: revolving_loan_fundBy combining accessible capital through a revolving loan fund with regulatory and policy advocacy, the organization enables business growth in rural areas because financial access alone is insufficient without parallel removal of systemic and regulatory barriers.
- Workforce-Education Alignment for Regional Demandmethodology: workforce-education alignmentBy advocating for free community college and targeted workforce programs, the organization aligns education with labor market needs because regional economic growth depends on a skilled workforce tailored to local industry demands.