Address
507 Warren St
2nd floor
Hudson, NY 12534
United States
Website
Contact Person
Linnette Diaz
Email Address
ldiaz@hvadc.org
Phone Number
Services Provided
- Business Planning Services
- General Services/Agricultural Non-Profit
- Business Valuation Services
- Consultant
- Finance Provider and/or Lender
- Other
Description of Services
Our mission is to provide innovative solutions that create dynamic agricultural entrepreneurship, support sustainability and climate resiliency and enhance economic growth in the Hudson Valley. HVADC is committed to presenting programming and lending programs that are inclusive of low-to-moderate income and underserved communities. HVADC serves 8 counties in NY State: Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rensselaer, Sullivan, Ulster and Washington. We have several programs including Business Technical Assistance HVADC provides services through a variety of programming, most notably its Incubator Without Walls (IWW). Qualified businesses can tap into a wide range of services to accelerate their growth and increase their chances of long-term success, including comprehensive business planning, strategic planning, analysis, marketing and promotion, project planning, land access and grant writing. Agribusiness Loan Fund Program offers low-interest loans for machinery, equipment and working capital. Hudson Valley Bounty offers marketing and promotion for local agribusiness. HVB operates a searchable online database in order to create networking connections between agricultural producers, culinary businesses, and consumers. Feed HV is our food rescue and donation network. Through its network of donors, volunteers and agencies, FeedHV rescues viable food products and redirects them to non-profit agencies with food assistance programs throughout Dutchess, Columbia, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Sullivan and Ulster counties.
We have assisted over 290 businesses, 450k in agribusiness loans closed, we have 400 Hudson Valley Bounty members. HVADC provides BTA services through a variety of programming, most notably its Incubator Without Walls (IWW). Qualified businesses can tap into a wide range of services to accelerate their growth and increase their chances of long-term success, including comprehensive business planning, strategic planning, analysis, marketing and promotion, project planning, land access and grant writing.
Agriculture-Related Experience
Yes
Description of Agriculture-Related Experience
• Technical and Professional Assistance
• Project Planning and Development Services
• Funding and Capital Access
• Feasibility Analysis
Service Area
Capital District, Albany County, Columbia County, Rensselaer County, Washington County, Mid-Hudson, Dutchess County, Orange County, Sullivan County, Ulster County
How do you offer services?
- By phone
- By email
- By video conference
- At your location
Free or Discounted Rates
Yes
Description of Pro Bono or Discounted Rates
Language Accessibility
Office Accessibility
No
Leadership Demographic
https://www.hvadc.org/team-4
Anti-Oppression Trainings Completed
Yes
Additional Information
Some organizations we have partnered with are listed here: Partner Organizations | HVADC . Here are some testimonials from previous clients: Testimonials | HVADC.
Our commitment is to Increase and Improve Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. In recognition of the environment in which we live and work: of climate change, social and racial inequities, international and national socio-political stress at the macro level…to questions of the sustainability of local food systems and the future of farming in the Hudson Valley, HVADC offers the following commitment to provide leadership, accountability and inspiration to our staff, our business practices, clients we serve and the broader community: We are listening, We are learning, and we will do better.
We can help you if you are: Planning on farming for the foreseeable future? Thinking about making a major change within your business? Looking for help to start up, transition or expand? Operating an ag-related business that is part of the food system infrastructure?
If you are involved in the following industries, we can help:
- Production Agriculture
- Value-Added Food and Beverage Processors
- Agriculture-Based Alternative Energy Ventures
- Sustainable Forestry and Wood Products Industries
- Ecotourism and Agritourism Sectors
- Agriculture Research and Biotechnology
- Other Food and Agriculture Industries
From analysis and start-up assistance for new ventures and enterprises, to market expansion and improved distribution networks for existing agricultural businesses, HVADC has to expertise and resources to help.
Key areas we offer support in: Agricultural Development Support for Communities, Technical and Professional Assistance, Project Planning and Development Services, Funding and Capital Access, Feasibility Analysis.
Contact us and see how we can creatively work together to improve your business. HVADC strives to enhance the bottom line of farm businesses and strengthen the agricultural industry as a whole.