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Regional Food Bank Opens New Distribution Center in Orange County

MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK – The Regional Food Bank Hudson Valley opened their bay doors to volunteers and partner agencies for the first time at its new 50,000-square-foot distribution center in the Town o ...

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BREAKING NEWS: Prioritizing the Future: Orange County Partnership Leads Effort to Secure Key Shovel-Ready Funding for Advanced Technology Site

Orange County, NY – The Orange County Partnership is pleased to announce that $500,000 has been awarded through the FAST NY program to advance pre-development efforts at the Roseton site in the Town o ...

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Gov. Hochul’s Economic Development Proposals Center On Industries, Initiatives Advanced by O.C. Partnership

While the specifics of her 2026 Executive Budget are now being debated in Albany, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s economic development-related proposals, if enacted, would provide significant funding ass ...

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Despite Some Headwinds, U.S. Industrial Real Estate Market is Poised for More Balance and Stability in 2025

A number of commercial brokerage firms recently released reports on the U.S. industrial markets in the fourth quarter of 2024 and their respective outlooks for the sector in 2025. They seem to be in a ...

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Central Hudson's $2.6 Billion Economic Impact: A Catalyst for Orange County's Growth

Central Hudson Gas & Electric's recent Annual Economic Impact Report reveals a substantial $2.6 billion infusion into the Hudson Valley economy. This significant contribution encompasses wages, ta ...

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President Container Cuts Ribbon on Major Installation at Town of Wallkill Plant

Since its relocation to Orange County 15 years ago, President Container Group has continually expanded and invested in its operations in the Town of Wallkill. Last month, the firm, owned by the Grossb ...

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Orange County Partnership Honors James Smith of Advanced Testing, Royal Wine, GFI at 2024 Annual Event

By John Jordan MIDDLETOWN, NY—The Orange County Partnership saved its best for last, closing out its 2024 programming recently with its 38th Annual Event that featured the presentation of the Gol ...

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Cushman & Wakefield Economist Says ‘The Tide is Turning for Commercial Real Estate’

Kevin Thorpe, Chief Economist of Cushman & Wakefield, released a rather upbeat forecast for the commercial real estate markets for 2025. In fact, he predicts growth in all CRE sectors, despite pos ...

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PrimeSource Building Products Signs 312,000-SF Lease at Maybrook Logistics Center

MONTGOMERY—Irving, TX-based PrimeSource Building Products has signed a 312,000-square-foot single-tenant lease at the Maybrook Logistics Center, a newly developed Class A industrial project at 134 Nee ...

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Orange County Partnership’s Conor Eckert Named Among City and State’s’ ‘2024 Trailblazers in Economic Development’

City and State New York recently published the “2024 Trailblazers in Economic Development” and the Orange County Partnership’s Conor Eckert was among the selections of movers and shakers in the econom ...

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NOTICE OF MEETING Orange County Partnership Inc. Voting Members

October 15, 2024 at 4:30 P.M.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Voting
Members of the Orange County Partnership Inc. will hold a Meeting on Tuesday, October
15, 2024 at 4:30 P.M. at The Country Club at ...

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NOTICE OF MEETING Orange County Partnership Inc. Board of Directors

October 15, 2024 at 4:00 P.M.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board
of Directors of the Orange County Partnership Inc. will hold a Meeting on Tuesday,
October 15, 2024 at 4:00 P.M. at The Country Clu ...

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NYSDOT Scoping Report: Two Route 17 Expansion Alternatives to be Studied Will Cost More Than $1.3 Billion Each to Complete

By John Jordan A review of the 132-page “Scoping Report” for the “NYS Route 17 Mobility and Access Improvements Project” also known as the Route 17 expansion project reveals that the two build al ...

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Third-Annual Orange County Economic Summit Focused On New Job Opportunities for the County’s Next Generation

By: John JordanThe Third Annual Orange County Economic Summit held at Mount St. Mary College’s Aquinas Hall on Sept. 20 was laser-focused on discussing the key economic growth sectors of the future an ...

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Mid-Hudson Momentum Fund to Drive Housing Growth in Orange County, NY: A Strategic Boost for Workforce and Community Development

By: Conor Eckert, VP of Business Attraction - Orange County PartnershipThe Mid-Hudson Momentum Fund will have a significant impact on housing development in Orange County, NY, offering transformative ...

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Real Estate Conference Highlights Orange County’s Vibrant Economic Development Sector

By John Jordan On Sept. 28, the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors feted Orange County with a highly informative program that focused primarily on commercial and residential real estate trend ...

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NYSERDA Awards $320,000 in Grants to Roseton and Danskammer Sites in Newburgh, NY, for Transition Site Reuse Planning

Newburgh, NY - The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has awarded $320,000 in grants to the Town of Newburgh focused on the Roseton and Danskammer sites in Newburg ...

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NASDAQ Economist Tells Partnership Crowd There Will Be a ‘Soft Landing’ for US Economy

Meghan Taylor Awarded 2024 Woman of Achievement in Economic Development Award By John Jordan MIDDLETOWN—As we approach the 2024 Presidential election and expected further rate cuts, Keynote ...

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Economic Development & Conservation: The Value of Balance

Economic development is a complicated and sometimes misunderstood aspect to community growth and preservation. With most economic development, the not in my backyard (NIMBY) phenomenon is prevalent – ...

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Former County Legislator, Businessman Who Helped Shape Montgomery’s Future Passes Away at Age 88

Recently, the Town of Montgomery lost a native son and a true political and business icon whose dedication and love for the community helped it grow and prosper. F. Edward Devitt, who served in m ...

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Join the Effort to Enhance Safety and Mobility on Route 17: Support the Expansion to a Third Lane

The Orange County Partnership is continuing to collaborate with the 17-Forward-86 Coalition to expand capacity on New York State Route 17 in Orange and Sullivan counties with the goal of enhancing saf ...

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Passenger and Commercial Operations Continue to Expand at NY Stewart International Airport

NEW WINDSOR—A palpable sense of positive momentum is now being felt by business and political leaders about the future fortunes and beneficial impacts of New York Stewart International Airport. A ...

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Meghan Taylor to Be Honored as 2024 ‘Woman of Achievement’ on Oct. 1

GOSHEN, NY—The Orange County Partnership announced today that Meghan Taylor, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Relations at Genting Americas Inc., has been named the Partnership’s ...

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NYS DEC Officials Detail Proposed Freshwater Wetlands Regulation Changes and Impacts on Development

By: John JordanTOWN OF WALLKILL—Continuing its efforts to provide information and promote discussion on critical topics and issues impacting the development and building communities, the Alliance for ...

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Orange County Thrives as a Cost-Effective Industrial Real Estate Hub Amidst Uncertainty

By: Conor Eckert, VP of Business Attraction – Orange County Partnership We are living in the “polycrisis era” of industrial real estate - numerous risk factors are impacting development, construc ...

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