July 2026: Adirondack Remote Worker Month
July 2026 –
Following a highly successful meetup series in March, the Adirondack Innovation Initiative (A2i) is thrilled to announce July 2026 as Adirondack Remote Worker Month! With an estimated 12,000 location-flexible professionals living in the greater Adirondacks, our goal is to bring our region’s digital workforce together in the physical world.
Join a Meetup Near You
Working remotely doesn’t have to mean working alone. Step away from the screen and connect with other location-flexible local professionals.
Who attends? Our meetups are open to all location-flexible workers, tech professionals, creative freelancers, hybrid employees, consultants, and anyone invested to connect with this community.
Host a Gathering in Your Community
We are actively looking for towns, libraries, coworking spaces, and local venues to partner with us to host these gatherings.
- Want to participate? If you represent a local organization or venue and want to claim a date for your town, we’d love to collaborate! Please contact Svetlana Filipson, Director of A2i, at svetlana@adkcommunityfoundation.org.
- Why Host? It’s a turnkey way to introduce residents to your organization and/or town, highlight local resources, and drive civic engagement in your backyard.
Participating Communities (So Far)
|
Town |
Date / Time |
Location |
|---|---|---|
|
Saranac Lake |
July 9 | 4 – 6 pm |
Great Hall Bar, Hotel Saranac (100 Main St, Saranac Lake) |
|
Indian Lake |
July 14 | 5 – 6:30 pm |
Town Welcome Center (6132 NY-28, Indian Lake) |
|
Tupper Lake |
July 15 | 4:30 – 6:30 pm |
Raquette River Brewing (11 Balsam St, Tupper Lake) |
|
Keene |
July 22 | 5 – 7 pm |
Keene Valley Library (1796 NY-73, Keene Valley) |
|
North Warren |
July 23 | 5 – 7 pm |
The Hub (27 Market St, Brant Lake) |
|
Old Forge |
July 28 | 4 – 7 pm |
4 pm: Concert at Old Forge Library 5 pm: Meetup at OUTER SPACE Old Forge (3022 NY-28, Old Forge) |
|
Potsdam |
July 30 | 6 – 8 pm |
Brown Adirondack Lodge (161 Adirondack Trail, Potsdam) |
What to Expect
While each town’s gathering will have its own unique local flavor, A2i meetups typically follow a relaxed, impactful 60-to-90-minute format:
- Welcome & Gather: Casual arrival and initial mingling among neighboring telecommuters.
- Community Greeting: A brief welcome from the host highlighting local resident resources or ways to get involved in the community.
- Remote Worker Spotlight: 1–2 quick snapshots from local professionals sharing their experience living and working in the area.
- Open Socializing: Laid-back networking to keep the regional connections growing.
Who attends? Open to all location-flexible workers, tech professionals, creative freelancers, hybrid employees, consultants, and anyone invested in the future of work in the North Country.
