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Foster, a retired attorney who specializes in environmental law, has joined its board of directors.<\/p>\n<p>Foster\u2019s extensive experience with environmental and energy-related issues will help advance the regional economic nonprofit group\u2019s work developing and implementing programs in clean energy, local food, small business, and equity and inclusion across New York\u2019s North Country region.<\/p>\n<p>Foster resides in the St. Lawrence County town of Piercefield, where he and his wife relocated in 2020 after they both retired. Before retirement, Foster served as partner in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, office of the national law firm Faegre Drinker Biddle &amp; Reath LLP. He was elected by the ANCA board at its quarterly meeting in Wilmington on June 9.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"quotations\">\u201cThe Board is thrilled to welcome Andrew Foster as a new director during this unprecedented time of growth and opportunity for our region\u2019s clean energy economy,\u201d<\/span>\u00a0ANCA board President Kelly Chezum said in a news release.\u00a0<span class=\"quotations\">\u201cIn addition to his enthusiasm for advancing the region\u2019s quality of life for residents and visitors alike, his insights and experience with environmental issues and their broader implications for our region\u2019s businesses and communities will be invaluable to ANCA\u2019s work in entrepreneurship and clean energy. We look forward to working together to advance ANCA\u2019s efforts that address cross-sector issues like climate justice, workforce development, business resilience, and diversity, equity and inclusion.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"quotations\">\u201cANCA has an amazing track record of success supporting North County sustainable economic development and building community opportunities,\u201d<\/span>\u00a0Foster said in the release.\u00a0<span class=\"quotations\">\u201cI\u2019m both honored and excited to join ANCA\u2019s board, and I look forward to supporting the organization\u2019s great staff and programs.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Read the full article in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com\/life\/people-news\/2023\/07\/retired-environmental-lawyer-joins-anca-board\/\">Adirondack Daily Enterprise<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SARANAC LAKE \u2014 The Adirondack North Country Association has announced that Andrew P. 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