Maureen Halahan, president and CEO of the Orange County Partnership stated, “This year”™s award recipients reflect the diversity of economic growth in the county and the commitment to investment in our infrastructure to sustain that growth.” The presentations will take place Dec. 1 at 5 p.m. at Anthony”™s Pier 9 in New Windsor.
The following award recipients will be recognized:
The Spirit of Innovation Award recognizes exceptional initiative that epitomizes the forward-thinking spirit of Orange County. PharmaCannis, an Illinois-based medical marijuana company, will receive this award for its construction of a 26,000-square-foot building for offices, research and development and processing areas and two 47,500-square-foot grow houses. This project will develop 42 acres on Hudson Valley Crossing off Neelytown Road in the town of Hamptonburgh and is investing $40 million.
The Golden Shovel Award recognizes a vision to further responsible growth that helps strengthen and diversify the economy in Orange County. The Alliance for Balanced Growth, a standing committee of the Orange County Partnership, will recognize CPV Valley Energy Center, which is investing $900 million, constructing a 127,000-square-foot, 650-megawatt power plant in the town of Wawayanda.
For more information about this year”™s event, contact Larissa Lewis at 845-294-3696 or Larissa@ocpartnership.org.
