- Montreal, Quebec

  It's a blessing to be here.

- New York, NY  

  Clear Lake, Clear Heart.

- Phil, PA  

  We've stayed here before and think there's magic here-

- Charlotte, VT  

  What a break in the rat race -

- Syracuse, NY  

You are invited to a FREE presentation that will guide you through the details of building a business or moving your family to the Adirondack region. Enjoy a fine glass of wine or one of our many old world biers by the fireside of our 1886 Rathskeller as proprietor Ernest Hohmeyer explains how to navigate through the various resources and regulations surrounding the sustainable future of living and working in the Adirondacks.

Workshops are conducted by Proprietor Ernest Hohmeyer, who for 22 years served as the founding director of the Adirondack Economic Development Corporation and the Center for Sustainable Tourism.

Ernest has recently formed his own consulting organization, Sustainable Visions and was recognized by President Clinton in 1994 as the US Small Business Administration Financial Services Advocate of the Year. In 1998 New York State Governor Pataki recognized the AEDC as the not-for-profit of the year and numerous other community, economic, and environmental organizations has recognized his work in community planning, business growth and sustainable development.

Each Wednesday Workshop will include an overview of the following areas plus an in-depth presentation about one of the topics below:

• September 6: Focus on Demographics and Statistics: The Adirondack Park is a quilt of private and public lands that spans over 12 counties and 105 towns and villages. Get an understanding of the A demographics and statistics of the 6 million acres that make up the Park. Demographic information includes population, income levels, tax income structures, school systems, general economic and social characteristics.
• September 13: Focus on Regulations and Incentives: The Adirondack Park is governed by a state regulatory agency the Adirondack Park Agency as well as various county and local land use agencies. How they may affect your home or business location will be explored.
• September 20: Location, location, location: Helpful aids to help you determine your location requirements will be presented including local resource information through chambers of commerce and global development.
• September 27: Focus on Relocation Financing: Federal, state, and local programs that may be available for your relocation.
• October 4: Sustainable Planning: Unique features of locating to the Adirondack Park will be examined including sustainable development options, lifestyle features, and financial planning.
• October 11: Resource Planning: Who is out there and how do you find resources to such as real estate guides, construction assistance and financing will be presented.
• October 18: Adirondack Rustic Design: What is it, where you can find architectural examples, and how to find the various resources for materials and workmanship.

A Resource Guide and Seminar Packet will be provided during the session. Follow up one-on-one assistance is available with Ernest's Sustainable Visions Consulting company as you develop your plans follow up assistance will be available including access to Ernest's network of federal state and Adirondack resources for the past 22 years.