Schoharie Economic Enterprise Corporation
Fostering economic growth in Schoharie County since 2019
SEEC serves as a liaison to local municipalities and institutional leaders with the common goal of highlighting distinctive points of light within the community, cultivating entrepreneurial endeavors, and enhancing the ability of local businesses to add value to their enterprises.
Current Opportunities
Village of Sharon Springs Small Project Fund - $70,000
Sharon Springs was awarded $2.25 million as a NY Forward initiative. Designed to support small-scale projects that improve the downtown, SEEC is administering the $300,000 Small Project Fund. Starting in July, SEEC will schedule FREE architectural consultations for eligible property owners. Funding is limited, and awards will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Date: Round 3 - Opened May 1
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the full $70,000 fund has been fully awarded..
Yoga at 287 Main
Join Lucianna for 45 minutes of Yin & Flow—a blend of movement and stretch suitable for all levels. Bring your yoga mat.
$10 (cash, Venmo, or Zelle).
Digital Enlighten Series Workshop #3: AI for Small Businesses
AI isn't just for big companies....it can help your small business too.
Join our 1-hour hybrid workshop led by Dan Dinsmore of Overit, and discover simple way AI tools that can help you:
✔️ Save time on everyday tasks
✔️ Create marketing content faster
✔️ Improve customer communication
✔️ Make smarter business decisions
No technical experience needed, just practical tips you can start using right away.
Designed for local businesses in our rural communities.
Reserve your spot today and see how AI can help your business work smarter, not harder!
Date: Monday, July 20, 2026 - 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: 287 Main Street, Schoharie
Tech Roadshow: Empowering Local Businesses Through Collaboration & New AI Tools
Help shape the next generation of AI tools built from real rural business experience.
Every day, rural business owners make important decisions about marketing, customers, and growth. But too often, business technology is developed without the insight of the people who use it.
Join SEEC and researchers from the University at Albany’s Office of Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, and Industry Partnerships for an interactive innovation session where your experience will help shape practical AI solutions designed around the realities of rural business.
Together, we'll explore:
-What's actually driving sales?
-Where are rural businesses getting stuck?
-What digital tools would save you time?
-What should AI solve next?
Discover Local Talent: Visit the Gallery at 287 Main!
Looking for a healthy dose of inspiration? We invite you to step inside our gallery doors at 287 Main Street! In collaboration with Schoharie County Arts, our current exhibitions are filling the space with incredible regional talent, and we would love for you to drop by and explore.
The building is packed with creativity from the ground floor up, making it the perfect local stop to discover the stories behind the work:
First Floor | Featured Artist: Sharlene Vanderbilt Take your time exploring a stunning collection of paintings by Sharlene Vanderbilt. Her work brings a unique, vibrant vision to our first-floor gallery space that is well worth a visit.
Second Floor | CRCS High School Student Art Exhibition Head upstairs to celebrate the next generation of regional creatives! The second floor is hosting a vibrant showcase of student artwork—including magnificent paintings, multimedia collages, and architectural drafts—all created under the expert instruction of teacher Matthew Hopkins at the Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School District.
The exhibitions are on display through September 2026, so make sure to plan a visit next time you are on Main Street. Come support our local artists and experience the vibrant creative spirit of our community!
Date: June through September 2026
We’re Hiring: Community Revitalization Coordinator!
Are you highly organized, proactive, and passionate about making a tangible difference in rural communities? SEEC is seeking a Community Revitalization Coordinator to join our team.
This role serves as the operational backbone of our mission-driven nonprofit, supporting community programs, grant coordination, business engagement, and the daily operations of our 287 Main coworking hub. If you have 1–3 years of experience in project coordination, local government, or the nonprofit sector, we’d love to hear from you!
How to Apply:
Review the full job details below. To apply, please submit your resume, a cover letter, and one writing or project sample to admin@seecny.org. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis.
Organization: Schoharie Economic Enterprise Corporation (SEEC)
Location: Schoharie County, NY
Salary Range: $45,000 - $55,000 + Competitive Benefits
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Community Vitality
We strive to create community opportunities and spaces that enhance the quality of life for all who live in and visit Schoharie County.
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Economic Development
SEEC engages in a variety of projects that support economic development in Schoharie County, NY, benefiting both businesses and community members.
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Investment Opportunities
Investors of all levels are invited to contribute to local activities that foster community vitality.
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Business Resources
We provide a wide range of resources—including funding, marketing, digital tools, and valuable information—to Schoharie County business owners who drive and enrich our local economy.
Dasha Mattia, Owner of Middleburgh Coffee Co., Middleburgh, NY, 12122
A storytelling series created by SEEC to feature and highlight local entrepreneurs, and how they became Rooted in Schoharie County.
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