POUGHKEEPSIE - A regional economic leader called on chambers of commerce and economic development corporations to pull together to create a more unified front for the Hudson Valley region saying it is imperative for this to happen to help the region move ahead in any direction.
Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation President Anthony Campagiorni said during a breakfast meeting of the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce Wednesday that because the region has shown a loss of over 6,000 people to other regions and states in the past five years, it is necessary “more now than ever” for the counties and their business and development leaders to create a “less local focus of thinking and a more regional approach to the future.”
It must be a joint effort by a number of stakeholders, he said.
“It’s got to be New York State; it’s got to be counties, in some cases municipalities. I think the utility companies are going to have to step up and be partners with us. In some cases, if you are in a unique situation like Orange County, the Port Authority would be a funding partner for you as well.”
Campagiorni pointed out that there is not one greenfield development site in the region, making it virtually impossible for a large manufacturing and technology firm to settle in the Hudson Valley. He said this is a testament to the region’s “lack of strong inventory” to increase outside investment.
The HVEDC leader acknowledged that the country is in a recession, and that all levels of government are suffering financial, but he urged the public and private sectors to get on the same level in order for the region to move forward.
Campagiorni used the slogan “One Valley, One Voice” to promote his regional cause.
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