Hudson Development Corporation

Commercial Real Estate
FOR SALE

• See our Business in Hudson section for industrial and commercial properties for sale.

For Small Business

• The Columbia Hudson Partnership MicroBusiness Program helps the small business owner three ways:
• • A MicroBusiness seminar series on the basics of running a business
• • One-on-one technical assistance
• • MicroLoans of up to $35,000 for eligible loan applicants
• Whether you are running a business now or just thinking about launching one, the MicroBusiness Program can help you grow and prosper. Learn more »

Business Resources

Helpful links for doing business in the City of Hudson

• • Planning and Government
• Local Government & School Accounting
• City of Hudson official site
• real property tax exemptions
• NY State Office of Community Renewal (OCR)
• • Grants and Financing
• NY state agency grants
• Empire State Development (ESD)
• The New York State Business Development Corporation (NYBDC)
• • Demographic Information
• Hudson, NY profile on ePodunk.com
• U.S. Census Bureau

The Hudson Development Corporation (HDC) was incorporated in 1976 under Section 402 the not-for-profit corporation law.

HDC applies for and administers grants for the City of Hudson. In addition, HDC applies for grants on its – and its partners – behalf that promote the economic well-being of the city.

Download the 2010 HDC Audit (.pdf) »

Our Mission Statement, adopted in November 2006:

Hudson Development Corporation (HDC) is a non profit Local Development Corporation (LDC) established to seek out and undertake projects that promote and enhance the business environment in the City of Hudson. To this end HDC will seek funding opportunities on all levels to improve the infrastructure and physical business environment in the City of Hudson. HDC will promote and assist current businesses and provide opportunities and assistance to attract new businesses.

Projects and goals for 2010 (and beyond) are:

• Publish essential information (print and online) to support industry and tourism in the city.

• Provide grant writing services and funding to support and advance the Washington Hose Firehouse project, including a micro-enterprise grant in support of a "push cart economy" at the site.

• Apply for a DHCR Main Street Program grant to enhance the area below 3rd street.

• Act as lead administer of the $250,000 capital project grant for dockage development at the Hudson Riverfront Park.

• Financially assist the greater Hudson business community with radio ad exposure.

• Sponsor Arts Walk, Winter Walk, Flag Day and any other worthy event that promotes Hudson.

• Provide assistance, through the open round grant process, to businesses seeking funds from the NYS Office of Community Renewal.

Hudson Development Corporation is closely aligned with the Hudson Community Development and Planning Agency (HDCPA – formerly, the Urban Renewal Agency.) See the HDCPA mission statement, performance goals, and member list.

The HDC is:

Steven M. Anderson Treasurer of the Board of HDC and is Vice President for Practice Management at Columbia Memorial Hospital. More	Dick Goetz HDC Board Member for over 15 years, and is Fifth Ward Alderman and Minority Leader of the City of Hudson Common Council. More
Don Moore HDC Board Member since January 2010. Don is President of the Common Council of the City of Hudson. More	Seth Rapport President of the Board of HDC as well as an attorney and the owner of Valley Mortgage Company, Inc. More
Mary Rembach The HDC Bookkeeper since January 2007, as a part-time independent contractor. More	Richard Scalera Mayor of the City of Hudson, and an HDC Board Member while in office. More
Lori Selden HDC Board Member since 2007, and is Chairperson of The Hudson Business Coalition. More	Ellen Thurston HDC Board Member since January 2010 and the City of Hudson's Third Ward Alderman and Majority Leader. More