Welcome to the "Business/Economy" Section

It is the Agency’s hope that information presented in this section of the website will be helpful in understanding the Adirondack Park economy as well as the range of business opportunities in the Park. It should also help clarify the Agency’s role in permitting business development and assist entrepreneurs in identifying sources of assistance for business planning, site location and financing.

The information provided in this section is consistent with the Agency’s Economic Development Policy, adopted on August 11, 1995, which is as follows:

“It is policy of the Adirondack Park Agency to support economic development activities that allow the balanced objectives of 801 of the APA Act to be met. The Agency will support the creation and retention of jobs within the region in ways that are consistent with its statutory responsibilities with the understanding that economic improvement and stability are vital parts of a collective effort to protect and enhance quality-of-life within the Park.”

We intend to expand the content of the site over time and would appreciate your comments and suggestions. Feel free to contact Steve Erman, the Agency’s Special Assistant for Economic Affairs at (518) 891-4050 or via e-mail at smerman "at" gw.dec.state.ny.us

Economic Services Unit

The Agency’s Economic Services Unit assists in the coordination of technical services for existing and prospective businesses and provides important business planning information related to the requirements of the Adirondack Park Agency Act. The Unit also works as a resource for State and local economic developers regarding the Agency’s planning and regulatory program responsibilities. Economic services are closely coordinated with all other program activities of the Agency.

The Economic Services Unit is staffed by the Agency’s Special Assistant for Economic Affairs who provides critical expertise in real estate market and financial feasibility analysis, economic and fiscal impact analysis, economic development planning, and organizational development to permit review and local government services. The Special Assistant also serves as liaison to State and local economic development organizations and the region’s business community.