Adirondack North Country Association

ANCA is a regional nonprofit and economic hub building shared prosperity across northern New York. Focused on small businesses, climate & energy, local food systems, and welcoming & belonging, ANCA works to ensure the long-term viability of the North Country, empowering individual wellbeing, economic strength, and regional stewardship. ANCA works with individuals, groups, and communities across 14 counties to navigate resources, cultivate networks, generate economic and community solutions, build shared capacity, and shape region-boosting narratives.

Vision: A North Country economy that works for Aal
Mission: Build shared prosperity across northern New York

We provide resource navigation and empowerment, cultivate regional networks, generate economic and community solutions, build sustainable capacity, and shape region-boosting narratives in support of our four program pillars: local food systems, climate & energy, small business, and welcoming & belonging.