Mohawk Valley Brownfields Developer Summit: April 21-22

5th Annual Mohawk Valley Brownfields Developer Summit Returns to Herkimer

Join the 5th Annual Mohawk Valley Brownfields Developer Summit, hosted in partnership by multiple counties and regional agencies! This year, the summit is expanding collaboration across the region with two additional counties, creating even more opportunities for redevelopment and investment.

The 5th Annual Mohawk Valley Brownfields Developer Summit will be held April 21 – 22, 2026, at Herkimer College in Herkimer, New York.

Explore ongoing brownfield redevelopment and community revitalization efforts, and connect with the local, state, and federal leaders driving these initiatives. Experience how the Mohawk Valley is transforming into a hub for growth, innovation, and regional collaboration.

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“The Brownfields Developer Summit continues to be a driving force in the transformation of underutilized properties into vibrant economic assets,” said Stephen Smith, Executive Director of MVEDD. “We are thrilled to welcome Spencer Levy as our keynote speaker and look forward to another impactful event.”

Regional organizations of the Mohawk Valley have joined forces through a grassroots movement aimed at improving communities. Since the inaugural Summit, the event has seen impressive growth and the Mohawk Valley Region has seen a range of unique economic development and funding opportunities, including New York State Downtown Revitalization Initiatives (DRI), NY Forward, and Brownfield Opportunity Areas (BOA) being awarded across the region.

Workforce development resources have been channeled through Brownfield Job Training by the Workforce Development Board of Herkimer, Oneida, and Madison Counties through the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) funding, and the newest NYS ON-RAMP center located on the Mohawk Valley Community College campus.

“We are proud of the Summit and hope to see many new and returning faces,” said Ron Peters, President & CEO, Fulton County Center for Regional Growth & MVEDD Director. “This event is making great progress on tackling brownfields. MVEDD is a strong advocate for brownfield remediation and is actively engaging communities in cleanups using US EPA funding.”

This overall surge in economic activity is shaping the region for industrial, commercial, residential, and infill development. Dynamic program panelists will highlight how to get ready for redevelopment and financial incentives that can be used to invest in the Mohawk Valley.

Introducing a new feature this year: an Interactive Poster Session highlighting brownfield redevelopment projects, planning initiatives, and community-led ideas from across the region.

Submit your project by April 10 for the chance to be recognized with two awards:

People’s Choice Award – selected by Summit attendees

Judges’ Award – chosen by a panel of redevelopment and industry professionals.

Registration is free for elected officials and state and federal representatives.

Please contact Samantha Canarelli, Marketing & Communications Specialist, at scanarelli@herkimercountyida.org for a registration code.

Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site is excited to announce the “Erie Canal in the Mohawk Valley Mini Symposium,” Saturday, March 28th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at the Arkell Museum in Canajoharie.