Fulton County Center for Regional Growth

What Fulton County Center for Regional Growth does

Fulton County Center for Regional Growth (FCCRG, also branded CRG) is a 501(c) nonprofit economic development organization headquartered at 34 West Fulton Street in Gloversville, New York. It serves as the designated community and economic development intermediary for Fulton County, providing direct business support services including site selection, financing programs (revolving loan funds), microenterprise grants of up to $25,000, brownfield redevelopment assessment, business mentorship, workforce training, and a small business incubator space. FCCRG also coordinates a Gloversville Downtown Development Specialist position supporting the county's largest community development initiative.

FCCRG's revenue model is grant-led and member-supported. Operating funding comes from member dues, administration fees on grant programs (including CARES Act and Downtown Revitalization Initiative funds), government grants (EPA Brownfield Assessments, NYS Microenterprise Grants), and financing income. Tracked inflows include a $300,000 EPA Brownfield Assessment grant (2021), a $300,000 NYS Microenterprise Grant (2021), a $500,000 CARES Act Microenterprise Grant (2021) plus additional $500K MCG and $300K MEG rounds in 2022, and a $10 million NYS Downtown Revitalization Initiative grant to the City of Gloversville (2021). Annual operating revenue is not publicly disclosed.

The organization is positioned as the regional gateway for businesses, developers, and entrepreneurs seeking to enter or expand in upstate New York's semiconductor corridor — strategically located within a stated 65 million-person, four-hour/300-mile radius and proximate to GlobalFoundries, Micron's planned facility, NY CREATES (Albany Nanotech Complex), and the Tryon and Johnstown Commerce Park shovel-ready sites (75+ acres). It operates a wholly owned holding entity, FCCRG Projects, LLC, owns and operates its Gloversville HQ as a mixed-use incubator facility, maintains a subsidiary role in the Glove City Lofts $21M affordable housing development, and produces an annual Initiatives Guide (2026 edition published) targeting site selectors, developers, and investors. Governance is provided by a community board chaired by Kent Kirch, with executive leadership under Ronald Peters (President & CEO).

Name

Fulton County Center for Regional Growth

Legal name

Fulton County Center for Regional Growth

Website

https://fccrg.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fulton County Center for Regional Growth (FCCRG) is a nonprofit economic development organization serving Fulton County, NY. It administers revolving loan funds, microenterprise grants up to $25,000, brownfield redevelopment, site selection, workforce training, and a business incubator for businesses, developers, and entrepreneurs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Economic Development Services

NAICS

Administration of Economic Programs (9261)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

Keywords

• Economic development services
• Small business financing
• Brownfield redevelopment programs
• Site selection assistance
• Workforce development training

Headquarters

HQ city

Gloversville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership program providing businesses access to economic development resources, networking events, and promotional opportunities.
2. Government Grants: Funding from state and federal programs including EPA brownfield grants, Downtown Revitalization Initiative funds, and Microenterprise Grant programs administered on behalf of Fulton County.
3. Program Administration: Administrative fees and program management services for various economic development initiatives including CARES Act grants and loan fund administration.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

FCCRG is a nonprofit economic development organization that administers financing programs (revolving loan funds and microenterprise grants of up to $25,000), provides site selection assistance and shovel-ready site access, delivers brownfield redevelopment assessment and program support, runs a downtown revitalization initiative for Gloversville, and offers workforce training and business incubation services for companies locating or expanding in Fulton County, NY.

Product overview

Fulton County Center for Regional Growth (FCCRG) is an economic development organization offering a portfolio of financial and support services rather than a unified software product. Core offerings include revolving loan funds, microenterprise grant programs up to $25,000, and brownfield redevelopment support. The organization provides shovel-ready sites for development, business incubator space, workforce development training, and site selection services. FCCRG publishes an annual Initiatives Guide covering economic development trends and opportunities. The organization supports the $10M Downtown Revitalization Initiative in Gloversville and connects businesses with financing, training, and real estate resources across Fulton County, NY.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Revolving Loan Funds Low-interest loan programs designed to help businesses start or expand operations in Fulton County, NY.
• Microenterprise Grant Program Grant program providing up to $25,000 to launch or expand small businesses, including training and mentorship support.
• Brownfield Redevelopment Program Program helping developers transform underutilized contaminated sites into profitable ventures with access to tax credits and EPA grants.
• Shovel-Ready Sites Pre-approved development sites with permits and infrastructure in place, ready for immediate construction in Fulton County.
• Business Incubator Space Shared workspace facilities at 34 West Fulton Street providing office space, training rooms, and networking opportunities for startups and small businesses.
• Site Selection Services Assistance for businesses locating to Fulton County including site tours, demographic data, and connection to local resources.
• Workforce Development Training Training programs including Microenterprise Grant training sessions and business development workshops for entrepreneurs in partnership with FMCC and SUNY.
• Downtown Revitalization Initiative Support Program management and coordination support for Gloversville's $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative grant, including arts, housing, commercial development, and public space projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully administered over $1.6 million in microenterprise grants to local businesses within 12 months
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• The Wesson GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Johnstown-based renewable energy and infrastructure company that has constructed approximately 90% of wind farms in New York State. Wesson Group operates from Crossroads Business Park and collaborates with FCCRG on workforce development and community giving programs. The company employs 300+ workers and manages $100M+ average projects.
• City of GloversvillecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Recipient of $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative grant. FCCRG works with Gloversville on DRI implementation, downtown revitalization projects including Schine Memorial Hall, Glove Theatre restoration, and Glove City Lofts development.
• Fulton County Industrial Development Agency (IDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint marketing efforts and site development collaboration. IDA offers incentives for companies brought in through CRG efforts, with 7% commission to Cushman & Wakefield, 6% to CRG, 6% to Fulton County for lot sales.
• Family Counseling CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health services provider that achieved CCBHC designation in 2024. FCCRG supports workforce wellness initiatives that strengthen the local workforce and collaborated on hosting the 2024 Annual Meeting at their facility.
• National GridmajorOthersElectrical utility provider supporting infrastructure projects including Tryon Technology Park electrical upgrades for Vireo Health and street lighting programs. Major funder of downtown revitalization projects including $250,000 contribution to St. Thomas Square transformation.
• Fulton Montgomery Community College (FMCC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner for workforce development programs. FMCC connects students with semiconductor industry opportunities and offers training facilities including IBM cybersecurity lab for workforce training.
• Mohawk Valley Economic Development District (MVEDD)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSix-county economic development district administering $10 million EPA Brownfield Grant application. MVEDD manages the grant to save counties time and administrative effort.
• GlobalFoundriesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor semiconductor manufacturer in the region. FCCRG targets suppliers for GlobalFoundries as part of the semiconductor corridor development strategy, connecting local businesses to advanced manufacturing supply chains.
• NY CREATESmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperator of Albany Nanotech Complex. FCCRG leverages proximity to this facility for workforce development and economic development initiatives targeting semiconductor and advanced technology companies.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Buffalo Niagara Partnership: Regional business leadership and economic development organization serving Western New York—offers comparable business attraction, policy advocacy, and member services, though at larger geographic and institutional scale than FCCRG.
• Herkimer County Industrial Development Agency: Neighboring Herkimer County IDA delivering financing, tax incentives, and brownfield services to local employers—adjacent geography, parallel mission, and similar customer profile (manufacturers, small businesses, developers) as FCCRG.

Direct peers

• Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership: County-level economic development organization providing site selection, workforce development, and small business support services in adjacent Saratoga County—competes with FCCRG for the same Upstate NY site selector attention and state grant funding pools.
• Greater Rochester Enterprise: Public-private economic development organization serving the Rochester/Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York—offers comparable site selection, marketing, and business attraction services targeting manufacturers and semiconductor-adjacent firms in the same corridor as FCCRG.
• CenterState CEO: Central New York region's leading business leadership and economic development organization based in Syracuse—operates similar business assistance, advocacy, and workforce programs serving overlapping Upstate NY manufacturers and developers.
• Mohawk Valley EDGE: Regional economic development organization serving the Mohawk Valley of Upstate New York with site selection, financing, and business assistance programs—overlapping operating geography, customer base (manufacturers and developers), and economic development mission with FCCRG.

Broad incumbents

• Empire State Development: New York State's primary economic development agency and a key funding/oversight partner for FCCRG; operates a much broader portfolio of statewide programs (DRI, CFA, START-UP NY), making it the principal upstream entity from which FCCRG channels local programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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