Economic Development 7/7/2026

The Saratoga County Economic Development meeting held on July 7, 2026, focused primarily on the awarding and administration of the 2026 economic development grants, totaling $8,000 each for various municipal projects such as park improvements, public bathrooms, sidewalk enhancements, and public art. These grants utilize unallocated reserve funds and require committee approval followed by a board resolution and contract issuance. Additionally, the meeting approved a three-year contract worth $84,474 annually for updated oblique aerial imagery used by county assessors and departments, enhancing resolution and providing disaster-related imagery services at no extra cost. Updates were also provided on workforce development funding, including a 12% cut in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act grant, and the acceptance of summer youth employment program funds. The Saratoga Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) reported significant capital investments totaling over $46 million in 2025, including a $2 billion Regeneron project and efforts to attract advanced manufacturing supply chain companies. The meeting concluded with encouragement for continued economic development collaboration and outreach to local communities.