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Greene County economic development staff outline tourism, Brownfields and DRI small-project fund plans
Summary
County economic development staff briefed the committee on a new hire, delays to microenterprise awards, a planned EPA Brownfields assessment this fall, a proposed $600,000 DRI small-projects fund (county to act as sponsor/administrator) and a tourism website redesign that needs funding before hosting ends Dec. 31.
Economic development staff told the Greene County Economic Development committee about staffing changes, program delays and several grant- and project-focused items that could affect local businesses and development projects.
The department introduced Jessica Dupont as its new economic and community development specialist; staff said Dupont previously worked in communications for the New York State Assembly and will be a point of contact for entry-level business assistance.
Staff reported three resolutions on the agenda related to microenterprise public hearings; two public-hearing notices contained required language errors that must be fixed, which delays the microenterprise program award process and pushes anticipated awards into early 2026 with a likely November…
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