TDC (formerly known as The Development Corporation) is excited to announce the promotion of Dani King from Vice President to President and CEO, effective January 3, 2025.

TDC (formerly known as The Development Corporation) announces that David Champagne, Chief Executive Officer, will retire effective January 3, 2025.

Stepping into a leadership role can be daunting, and one of the most important things to remember is to listen, says TDC President and CEO David Champagne.

Looking to learn a little more about David Champagne? Read on to find out what drives and entertains our President and CEO.

With an in-office team of six and a Board of Directors behind us, TDC certainly has a wealth of knowledge and skill sets to draw from. The volunteer board, comprised of local business individuals from throughout the region, works in partnership with David F. Champagne and his team.

Clinton County, and the Adirondack Coast in general, offers a wonderful work-life balance to its inhabitants.

On the surface, it may appear as though TDC is simply an industrial park in Clinton County, NY. We provide space for organizations to come to the area and operate their business. The reality, however, is far more unique.

TDC is an organization that works diligently but often quietly. Over the more than six decades of our existence, we often encounter people who do not know exactly what we do.

TDC’s beginnings were humble when, in 1961, a group of individuals came together with a shared goal of attracting and retaining Canadian companies to this region.

We were thrilled to work with Clinton Community College (CCC) and CFES Brilliant Pathways for a second time to host another Manufacturing Experience Field Day on April 17, 2024.

It was a wonderful year at TDC. We added a new 60,000 sf building to the Banker Road Industrial Park, prioritized workforce development through high school career exploration and TDC's grant program, and launched TDC Groundbreakers!

Our goal is to celebrate our community and those working within the TDC Premier Industrial Parks. You make our county thrive as this is a great place to #LiveLearnWorkPlay!

Just last year, Danielle (Dani) King was promoted to Director of Business and Workforce Development. Shortly after her promotion, Dani received her economic developer certification, CEcD. Now, we announce that Dani has been promoted to Vice President of the organization.

As David said in the last President's Corner - "There are many strong businesses in the region, from locally owned, to large, international manufacturers, like Medisca. The Plattsburgh region is resilient!" According to the New York State Department of Labor's official report for the years 2022-2023, Clinton County witnessed an impressive overall job growth rate of 4.5%. This new blog features local and national economic and labor data to earnings, inflation and recent labor market trends.

We don't call our Golf Outing a tournament, but there are always winners...Thank you for attending!

As we enter into summer there is much to be hopeful about. Our newest building is nearing completion allowing one of our tenants, Medisca, to consolidate their business in a brand-new state of the art facility.

1,600 high school students from Clinton, Essex, Franklin counties participated in the first annual ADK Career Connect led by OneWorkSource and CV-TEC. TDC was proud partners for the event as it provided a peek into careers or further education opportunities after high school. See the highlights!

More than 100 tenth-grade students from five area schools embarked on an eye-opening field trip on Tuesday April 18, where they toured local manufacturers and explored the Institute for Advanced Manufacturing (IAM) and Clinton Community College campus.

It is hard to believe 2022 is coming to an end. It has been another great year at TDC with many things to be thankful for. As I look back on the year, there are many accomplishments that we can be proud of. All of our accomplishments are the result of a total team effort.

It was a wonderful year at TDC. We welcomed two new staff members, Brittany and Jay; we started building a 60,000 SF new building, our Workforce Roundtable event made a strong comeback, and we began a new film series called TDC Groundbreakers!

North Country Manufacturing Day had a record breaking turn out, even with the first major snowstorm of the year. This was the 10th annual North Country MFG Day held at Clinton Community College.

Tony Searing began running marathons 40 years ago. He is not only a marathon/ultra-marathon runner, he is also a triathlete. Tony has competed in 11 consecutive Ironman races in Lake Placid since 2006 and he is already registered for the 2023 race! Now, Tony is preparing for the New York City Marathon.

This fall, TDC welcomed six new community members to our Board of Directors. We will be introducing them in two installments; you first learned about George, Deb and Christina, now get to know Linda, Courtney and John.

The West Side Ballroom was full of energy on September 13 as many members from our parks and region came together to discuss workforce development and ways to support the workforce pipeline. All presenters described programs and opportunities that set up the younger generations for success as they decide which pathway is right for them.

This fall, TDC welcomed six new community members to our Board of Directors. We will be introducing them in two installments; get to know George, Deb and Christina and read about their positive impacts to the community and what they will bring to TDC.

This is an annual celebration of the history and culture of the U.S. Latinx and Hispanic communities. The month-long commemoration is a chance to learn and celebrate Hispanic and Latinx culture. Click the link and keep reading to learn more!

It is sweet summertime in the North Country which means ice cream outings, soaking up the weather and scheduling the many other activities our beautiful area offers.

From December 2014 to June 2022 Roger Livernois has been an indispensable part of the TDC team as the Facilities and Project Manager. Roger is retiring at the end of the month and we wish him all the best in his new chapter.

TDC welcomes new Facilities and Project Manager to the team.

If you look around, you might notice there is a lot of growth in the region!

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Can you celebrate with your family and friends while learning about another American culture? Keep reading!

TDC Building #25, situated in Banker Road Industrial Park, offers 60,000 sq. ft. of industrial space, 26 ft. high ceilings and two private suites of 30,000 sq. ft. each. The building should be completed in April 2023.

In January, TDC's Business Development Manager, Danielle King was promoted to Director of Business and Workforce Development. Just four months later, Dani passes her rigorous testing with flying colors and has received economic developer certification!

As the year continues, and spring approaches the future of the North Country is looking bright!

Allen Racine has been a dedicated board member since 2016, we are pleased he has accepted the role of the incoming Board Chair.

TDC welcomes new Digital Marketing Specialist to the team.

The year 2021 was one for the books! Despite the challenges we faced in continuing to work through a pandemic, there has been a lot of good and exciting things to come out of this year.

Whether you are a member of our board, tenant, community partner, or one of our many support contractors, our success is the sum of your efforts. We wish you and your families all the best this holiday season.

Brian Gladwin is no stranger to our organization or the Plattsburgh business community. Brian has seen many businesses in our region succeed with the help of TDC and through his career in Commercial Banking. Learn more about Brian in this in-depth spotlight interview.

Last month, TDC staff, board, and community partners past and present gathered to celebrate our 60 years of business. We extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped to celebrate, and even more gratitude to the business community at large who are an integral part of the organization’s longevity.

When discussing the history of TDC, you can’t celebrate all our successes without giving thanks to our past staff, board members, and volunteers. Two names that always rise to the surface when discussing our history are, Clyde Lewis & Gus Lapham. Without the persistence and leadership demonstrated on behalf of TDC, we would be a much different organization today.

Our company is rooted in achieving economic growth through innovation and collaboration across our community. Over the course of six decades, TDC has invested in hundreds of thousands of square feet of industrial space for businesses to grow and expand.

If you haven’t heard, 2021 marks 60 years of business for TDC. We’ve come a long way since our start we used to have two to three full time employees, we now have seven! We used to share an office space, now we have our own office with a beautiful view. In honor of our 60th Anniversary we’re exploring what life was like in 1961 and taking a look at how our local landscape has changed since then.

It has been a busy summer for TDC! Read more about what we've been up to.

Read about Olivia's experience as an intern with TDC this summer.

Looking for more information on how to connect with potential interns? We've pulled together a list of resources to serve as a starting point.

Alyssa joined the TDC team in the fall of 2019. Since then she's helped the organization transition to a new website, logo, and office space. Aside from big changes at work, she also recently changed her last name getting married in June of 2021. Learn more about our spirited friend and colleague.

Summer is in full swing in northern New York – which means the beach is bustling, boaters are soaking up the sun on Lake Champlain, hikers are headed to the high peaks, and locals and visitors alike are hoping to catch a glimpse of, Champ, the lake monster. Life is good.

Plattsburgh and the North Country Chamber of Commerce have been recognized by fDi Magazine, a publication of the Financial Times of London, among the Top 25 Cities in the Americas for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Strategy.

TDC recently completed construction on a new 60,000 SF industrial spec building on Industrial Boulevard in Plattsburgh, NY.

TDC is lucky to have Paige as a board member since 2017, and we are grateful her dedication to furthering the advancements of northern New York.

Earlier this year, we announced a new grant program to support the current and future workforce in Clinton County, NY. Applications are still being accepted, apply today!

TDC's President & CEO shares an update on how things have been going and where we're headed for the rest of 2021.

This summer we are excited to welcome Olivia Bousquet into our office as an intern. Over the course of nine weeks, Olivia will work along TDC staff to promote our business and the region.

Earlier this month, Shine On! showcased the resiliency it has been teaching North Country youth for over a decade with a virtual conference. As a supporting sponsor, TDC would like to congratulate the Shine On! committee and all others involved in the successful event.

We are committing to funding up to $15,000 to underwrite employee training and STEM career exploration. Anyone who meets the minimal application requirements are encouraged to apply.

Cheryl recently celebrated her 5-year anniversary with TDC. If you’ve visited our offices in our recent history, then you’ve met Cheryl as she’s greeted you into our space. Cheryl's positive attitude and friendly disposition make her a great asset to our team.

We have a 60 year history and we're excited about the work we've done and what we plant to do. Our name has changed a few times, but our commitment to our mission and the region remains the same.

While there has been lots of new and fresh around the TDC office, rest assured that our commitment to our mission remains the same. We continue to support the growth of business and the development of workforce in our community. If you looking to expand or move to the region, give us a call we will be happy to set up a virtual or in person tour! TDC stands ready to help you build solutions.

Get to know TDC's long-standing board member in this spotlight interview.

Manufacturers of the North Country – we're inviting you to a virtual conversation on how to support our ecosystem as we work together to find the way forward during COVID-19 and beyond.

With a full year of a pandemic behind us, it is safe to say that a lot has changed. Here at TDC, we have been able to quickly adapt to the evolving environment of the pandemic, embracing video conferencing and remote work. Virtual meetings have made it easier than ever to connect with prospective tenants to our park.

In the spring of 2020, TDC broke ground on Industrial Boulevard for a new 60,000-square-foot industrial spec building. This new building is at the forefront of new growth and development of the industrial parks in our region.

As part of our growing commitment to investing in our local workforce, we are thrilled to announce a new grant program to support manufacturing employee’s skills development and STEM career exploration.

TDC has recently updated its name from The Development Corporation to simply TDC. This transition is the culmination of a year-long rebranding project between TDC staff, board, and a local marketing and advertising agency.

Our office is full of hope and optimism as we embark on a new chapter of the organization, with a name change and innovation of our brand, and as we reflect and celebrate 60 years of business supporting investments in Northern New York.

The Development Corporation is announcing a reinvigorated look for the organization.

Global Pandemic aside, we were able to accomplish this year.

As the end of the year draws near, I am reminded of the accomplishments that TDC has achieved and the challenges we have overcome.

BHAG - Pronounced “bee - hag” is an acronym for Big Hairy Audacious Goal. These types of goals are meant to be outrageous but not impossible to achieve.

This fall, TDC welcomed four new community members to our Board of Directors. These individuals, Scott Allen, Michael Boulrice, C.J. Madonna, and Carrie Harvey-Zales, all bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our organization. We look forward to working with them as they help to shape the future of TDC.

This year we debuted a new workforce grant program. Our goal was to find an easy and effective way to support workforce development in Clinton County, NY. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the funds are exhausted. Apply today!