REDC hosts free business workshop highlighting economic development programs and services

As part of its continuing effort to focus on Rockland's community businesses, Rockland Economic Development Corporation (REDC) recently hosted a free business workshop at the Hilton Pearl River. Sponsored by Hudson Valley Bank (HVB) and Anchin, Block & Anchin (ABA), the event offered local businesses the opportunity to learn more about energy incentives, tax & financial incentives, and business financing programs. Presentations highlighted the economic development programs and services available from REDC, the County of Rockland Industrial Development Agency (IDA), the Rockland Empire Zone Program, and NYSERDA's Energy $mart Loan Fund Program. Attended by more than 40 local business owners, the event underscored the importance of Rockland's small and diverse business sector to the health of the local economy. Ron Hicks, REDC's president and CEO said, "We feel it's important to reach out to all businesses - big and small, to promote the many resources available to our business community. Our commitment to supporting Rockland's economic vitality and its varied community businesses is an on-going process." REDC promotes the economy in Rockland County by fostering the creation and attraction of new business and the retention and expansion of existing business to stimulate job opportunities to improve the quality of life in Rockland County. REDC is a contract agency of the County of Rockland. Programs and services are made possible with financial support from the County of Rockland, the U.S. Department of Defense, corporate grants and private sector contributions.