The Schoharie Economic Enterprise Corporation (SEEC) invites the community to submit nominations for the 2025 ENLIGHTEN and ASPIRE Awards. This non-traditional recognition, offered by SEEC and its benefactors Dusty and Tom Putnam, celebrates the individuals and organizations who spark innovation, education, and growth across Schoharie County. Winners will be announced during SEEC’s annual Toast to the Town celebration in December. 

We opened our doors — and you filled the room with ideas, curiosity and excitement! Whew, what a morning!
Thank you to everyone who stopped by our first-ever Open House, Rooted in Purpose. Grown in Legacy.
For those who couldn’t make it, we understand and are grateful for your support. Enjoy this quick BTS recap below.
Here’s to building what’s next — together.

We’re excited to announce that Afolabi Salami FIMC, PMP has joined SEEC as Senior Program Administrator!

Afolabi joins us from Little Rock, Arkansas, where he earned his Master’s in Public Service and worked with organizations strengthening local economies, empowering minority-and women-owned businesses, and bridging the digital divide in rural communities. We’re thrilled to welcome him to Schoharie County as he helps advance SEEC’s mission.

Welcome Afolabi! Reach out and say hi: progress@seecny.org

Tom Putnam, SEEC Founding Member and Chairperson, wears a VR headset at 287 Main for the UAlbany Tech Roadshow.

With the support of the Schoharie Economic Enterprise Corporation (SEEC), the University at Albany delivered cutting-edge innovations in energy, disaster preparedness, utilities and more straight into the hands of would-be users during the second stop of its 2025 Tech Roadshow on Wednesday July 23, 2025, in Schoharie.  

The Schoharie Economic Enterprise Corp (SEEC), is excited to announce the final two sessions of the interactive 2025 Digital Power Hour workshop series, Canva 101 and AI Tips & Tricks.  

The Schoharie Economic Enterprise Corporation (SEEC) and the University at Albany’s Office of Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, and Industry Partnerships (OEDEIP), are kicking off a yearlong initiative to bring breakthrough technologies out of university labs and incubators and into the community with the 2025 UAlbany Tech Roadshow.  Join SEEC for an exciting event on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM at 287 Main Street, Schoharie, where UAlbany researchers and startup founders will showcase innovative, cutting-edge technologies in energy, utilities, disaster preparedness, and more.  

It’s not too late! The Small Project Fund (SPF) supporting revitalization efforts in the Village of Sharon Springs is still accepting applications. Funding is limited and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

There's no shortage of community programs this summer at 287 Main, the home of the Schoharie Economic Enterprise Corporation (SEEC). Located in the heart of the Village of Schoharie, 287 Main is a dynamic space that blends coworking, special event rentals, and a rotating local art gallery, all while providing valuable business resources to the community.

The Schoharie Economic Enterprise Corporation (SEEC) extends its sincere appreciation to its Alliance and participants who made this year’s Economic Development Week a resounding success. Recordings are now available to learn from the manufacturing resources discussion with Advanced Institute for Manufacturing (AIM) and SUNY Institute for Rural Vitality (IRV), hear status of the last mile broadband build with County Economic Development and guests from MIDTEL and FARR Technologies, in addition to, the state of Schoharie County Agriculture at www.seecny.org. Look for the YouTube logo to visit the SEEC YouTube Channel.

The Schoharie Economic Enterprise Corporation (SEEC) will host its annual meeting, Future Ready Schoharie County, on Wednesday, May 28 at 8:00 AM. The event will feature keynote speaker Molly Pyle, Director of Tech-Based Economic Development, representing the Center on Rural Innovation and related Rural Innovation Strategies Inc. The SEEC 2024 Annual Report will also be released as a compilation of public-private investments that are preparing Schoharie County for a resilient future.

The Schoharie Economic Enterprise Corporation (SEEC) invites the community to join in celebrating Economic Development Week, taking place May 12–16, 2025. Hosted annually by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), Economic Development Week recognizes the work of economic development professionals, the business landscape and their vital role in strengthening communities through innovation, collaboration, and strategic growth.