A2i: Adirondack Innovation Initiative

05/29/2026

The founder community really showed up in E-town last night! They brought incredible energy, thoughtful questions, and endless support for our regional innovators.

Big thanks to everyone who attended! Special appreciation to for hosting us, Jeff Allott ( ) for sharing his powerful entrepreneurial journey, and the founders who stepped into the hotseat to share their challenges and receive feedback.

The North Country innovation ecosystem is thriving, and it’s all thanks to this community. Let’s keep the momentum going!

05/26/2026

A2i is hosting the Elizabethtown Entrepreneurship Meetup this Thursday, May 28th!

We’ll be gathering at Counter Space to check out their beautiful new multi-use space and coworking spot. This month’s featured founder is Jeff Allott, the creator of Solace Cycles. We’ll dive right into his highs, lows, and insights on building a premium adventure bike brand in the Adirondacks.

Whether you're running a business, launching a new idea, or just looking to connect with the local tech and startup community, come for networking, light bites, and great conversation.

All the details and RSVP info are in the link below!

Join us for networking, problem-solving and inspiration with fellow entrepreneurs, founders, business owners and their supporters!

05/14/2026

Building connections at the intersection of tech and the Adirondacks.

Last week, we joined cybersecurity experts in Saranac Lake to explore the latest trends in digital security. Highlighting our local talent is at the core of what we do at A2i. The expertise in this room was incredible!

Looking forward to more “professional collisions” like this one.

05/05/2026

It’s time for our next North Country Entrepreneurship Meetup!

We’re heading back to the Old Pharmacy Building in E-town on May 28th to check out the progress at Counter Space . If you haven’t seen the revitalization work happening there yet, you really need to see it in person. It’s a beautiful multi-venture space and a new coworking spot.

Whether you're running an established business, scaling a new venture, or just want to connect with the local tech and startup community, we’d love to have you join us!

All the details and RSVP info are in the link below.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/elizabethtown-entrepreneurship-meetup-tickets-1988628247621?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

Join us for networking, problem-solving and inspiration with fellow entrepreneurs, founders, business owners and their supporters!

04/30/2026

A2i and Adirondack Community Foundation are proud to sponsor the 7th Annual North Country Cybersecurity Conference on May 7-9 in Saranac Lake!

Cybersecurity isn't just about data. It's about building trust and resilient businesses right here in the Adirondacks. Join us at Hotel Saranac for three days of expert sessions, AI deep-dives, and hands-on technical challenges.

Whether you’re a business owner, an IT professional, or a student, this is the premier event to gain world-class insights right here in the Adirondacks.

Register here:

Cybersecurity - Prepare, Plan, Practice, Win in the North Country

04/29/2026

A2i took the “Rooted in Innovation” message to Albany for Adirondack Day!

We were proud to join our regional partners at the State Capitol to highlight the Adirondack Park’s incredible economic diversity. By showing up alongside organizations like ROOST and the North Country Chamber, we’re ensuring that innovation is a key part of the conversation when it comes to the future of our region.

We live in a truly beautiful and diverse place, and it was a privilege to represent A2i and the as we stand together for a thriving, forward-thinking North Country.

04/24/2026

Success at the Lake Placid Entrepreneurship meetup yesterday!

Great turnout at Cambria Hotel Lake Placid - Lakeside Resort. Thank you to all the founders, entrepreneurs, freelancers and supporters that joined us.

Special thanks to Tyler with Cedarhue Branding for featured founder and James with 46 Outdoors for a fantastic “hotseat” session!

04/22/2026

Meet Your Local Founder

We’re excited to have of , joining us as our featured founder at tomorrow’s Lake Placid Entrepreneurship Meetup!

Tyler and his team are living proof that you can build a high-impact, creative agency right here in the Adirondacks. Whether you’re scaling a team or just starting out, come hear his story and stay for the professional collisions that fuel our tech ecosystem.

04/17/2026

The A2i April Newsletter is out!

We’re diving into a busy spring season, including next week's Entrepreneurship Meetup in Lake Placid and the North Country Cybersecurity Conference in May.

Read the full newsletter here: https://conta.cc/4sssaDV

04/16/2026

6 million acres is a lot of room to feel isolated, but it’s also a lot of room for a tech innovation ecosystem and network to grow!

We shared this slide at the .nys Monthly Member Meetup today to illustrate the unique scale of our work, as well as the geographic challenges and opportunities we navigate.

Our geography is vast, but our professional ecosystem is becoming more integrated every day