Elmira Heights receives NY Main Street funding to revitalize downtown
Elmira Heights Urban Renewal Agency, a partner organization to Community Progress, Inc., announced that, thanks to a state grant, they have received special funding to help renovations in the village. According to the Elmira Star-Gazette article, The village was able to secure nearly $128,000 in New York Main Street grant funding for downtown revitalization, specifically to assist local building owners who have plans to renovate their properties. The funding will improve exis
Exec. Director Julie Chevalier elected to Co-Chair NYS Rural Advocates Board
Community Progress, Inc. is proud to announce that our very own Executive Director, Julie Chevalier, was recently elected as Co-Chair of the New York State Rural Advocates Board of Directors. Julie will act as a liaison between our Senate and Assembly Leaders and the 59 Rural Preservation Groups throughout the state. Way to go, Julie! You can learn more about NYSRA at their website here.