Lake Placid-based conference will focus on building a strong regional economy Lake Placid, NY — Building on past events that convene regional changemakers around timely economic issues, the Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) invites North Country community members, industry experts, educators and advocates to explore opportunities to strengthen our region’s clean energy and small business future at the inaugural joint conference of ANCA’s Clean Energy and Small Communities. Big Opportunities. The conference will gather regional clean energy and small business stakeholders at the Lake Placid Conference Center, in Lake Placid, NY from Wednesday, April 30 to Friday, May 2, 2025. Registration is open at