Ulster County Economic Development Alliance (UCEDA)

The Ulster County Economic Development Alliance (UCEDA) is dedicated to promoting Ulster County as a premier destination for business growth and expansion. Our mission is to foster a strong, sustainable, and diverse economy that creates wealth and opportunity for the entire community. UCEDA supports local business retention and development by offering financial assistance, marketing support, and capacity-building initiatives. We also collaborate closely with community organizations, regional stakeholders, and government partners at all levels to enhance infrastructure and drive long-term economic success.

Members

Sole Member

Jen Metzger, Ulster County Executive, ex officio

Board of Directors

Name Apt. Date Term Expires Appointing Authority
Ward Todd   12/31/2026 County Executive
Brian Cahill   12/31/2026 County Executive
Christopher Cerone 12/31/2026 County Executive
Leslie Wellington   12/31/2026 County Executive
Laura Washington    12/31/2026  County Executive 
 Megan Sperry

 

 1/1/2025

 

 12/31/2026

 

Chair of the Economic Development Committee of the Legislature

 

 
 Richard Walls 1/1/2026  12/31/2026  Vice Chair of the Economic Development of the Legislature.

 



 

Meetings


Recent Meetings

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Meeting Details

Meeting Date

June 15, 2026

Meeting Time

04:30 PM

Meeting Location

Karen L. Binder Library, 244 Fair Street, 6th Floor
 12401
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Meeting Type

Annual Meeting

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Meeting Details

Meeting Date

June 15, 2026

Meeting Time

04:15 PM

Meeting Location

Karen L. Binder Library, 244 Fair Street, 6th Floor
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Meeting Type

Sole Member Meeting

Meeting Documents

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Meeting Details

Meeting Date

May 18, 2026

Meeting Time

04:30 PM

Meeting Location

Karen L. Binder Library, 244 Fair Street, 6th Floor
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Meeting Type

Regular Meeting

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Meeting Details

Meeting Date

April 13, 2026

Meeting Time

04:30 PM

Meeting Location

Karen L. Binder Library, 244 Fair Street, 6th Floor
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Meeting Details

Meeting Date

March 23, 2026

Meeting Time

04:30 PM

Meeting Location

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Meeting Type

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About

Mission

  • The Ulster County Economic Development Alliance (UCEDA) supports the promotion of Ulster County as the premier location to expand and grow business for the creation of wealth, fostering strong, sustainable, diverse economic opportunities for Ulster County and its communities.  UCEDA works to support retention and growth of businesses.  UCEDA provides financial support, marketing, facilitation of capacity building and infrastructure programs and collaboration with community, regional, state, and municipal partners and leaders.

Enabling Legislation

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Board Documents