SEEC to Showcase Schoharie County Investment Opportunities at 5th Annual Mohawk Valley Brownfields Developer Summit
SEEC to Exhibit, Lead Panels, and Present Regional Opportunities April 21–22 in Herkimer, NY
SCHOHARIE, NY — Schoharie Economic Enterprise Corporation (SEEC) is pleased to announce its participation in the 5th Annual Mohawk Valley Brownfields Developer Summit, hosted by the Mohawk Valley Economic Development District, Inc. (MVEDD). The two-day summit will be held April 21–22, 2026, at Herkimer County Community College in Herkimer, New York.
SEEC will have a strong presence at this year's event, operating an exhibitor table to spotlight Schoharie County's redevelopment-ready properties, highlight available incentives, and invite developers and investors to explore the county's growing pipeline of opportunities. Attendees are encouraged to stop by the SEEC table to learn how Schoharie County can be their next investment destination.
SEEC Executive Director and MVEDD First Vice-President , Julie Pacatte, to Moderate and Lead Summit Panels
Pacatte will serve as moderator and panelist for two key sessions throughout the summit:
Day 1 — Mohawk Valley Redevelopment Goals (Sarkus Busch Theater)
The Mohawk Valley Regional Economic Development Council has identified Brownfield Redevelopment as a regional priority in its most recent Strategic Plan for Economic Development. This panel will explore the full spectrum of redevelopment in the Mohawk Valley — housing, workforce, site development, infrastructure, and more. Panelists will discuss state resources available through the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) to support brownfield redevelopment goals across the region.
Julie Pacatte will join Allison Madmoune (Regional Director, Empire State Development), Christian Mercurio (Senior Director, Site Development, ESD), Shaun Kaleta (Director of Economic Development, Oneida County), and other regional leaders for this conversation.
Day 2 — Community-Led Revitalization: Engagement Strategies for Brownfield Redevelopment
Brownfields often carry generational stories rooted in past prosperity and hold the potential to become beacons of community resilience. As a moderator, Julie Pacatte invited a distinguished group of community planners and environmental specialists to share how meaningful engagement with residents, local organizations, businesses, investors, and public agencies can shape redevelopment priorities, build trust, and ensure that projects reflect community needs and values.
Panelists include Katherine Ember, AICP (Founding Principal, Planning 4 Places LLC), Thomas E. Hulihan (Director of Planning and Development, City of Rensselaer), and Schenine Mitchell (Section Chief, Brownfields Program, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency).
SEEC to Present in Poster Contest Highlighting Billion-Dollar Opportunities
SEEC will also participate in the Summit's poster contest, sponsored by LaBella Associates. The SEEC poster, "ACHIEVE OZ: Billion-Dollar Opportunities in the Mohawk Valley", maps key investment opportunities across the region and connects them to unique federal and state incentives, underscoring Schoharie County's positioning as a prime destination for smart, incentive-driven development.
"Schoharie County has an incredible story to tell, and the Mohawk Valley Brownfields Developer Summit is exactly the right stage to tell it. We look forward to connecting with investors, sharing our sites, and demonstrating the depth of opportunity that exists right here in our region." — Julie Pacatte, Executive Director, Schoharie Economic Enterprise Corporation
Event DetailsDates: April 21–22, 2026 Location: Herkimer County Community College, 100 Reservoir Road, Herkimer, NY Registration:https://mvedd.org/brownfield-event
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About the Schoharie Economic Enterprise Corporation (SEEC) The Schoharie Economic Enterprise Corporation (SEEC) is dedicated to fostering economic growth, investment, and community revitalization throughout Schoharie County, New York. Through strategic partnerships with state, federal, and private sector stakeholders, SEEC works to unlock the region's potential from brownfield redevelopment to business attraction and community resilience.