Naturally Lewis is excited to welcome Emma Dening to the Naturally Lewis Team as our Summer Economic Development Intern! Over the course of the summer, Emma will work alongside staff to become familiar with all facets of economic development, including business development, finance, outreach & marketing, programs & partnerships, tourism, and economic development strategy. By job shadowing each member of our staff and assisting with various projects, Emma will identify and complete a special project that aligns with her interests, skills, and needs wihtin our community or organization. Read more about Emma below!
Age: 19
Family: Bob, Laura, & Anna Dening
School:
I am a third-year student at SUNY Plattsburg Online majoring in Social Work.
What is your favorite thing to do in the Adirondacks Tug Hill Region & why do you love #LewisLife?
The community in Lewis County is my favorite part of living here. From the overall high quality of living to seeing familiar faces everywhere I go, this county offers something hard to find anywhere else – a family. One of my favorite things to do in Lewis County is take in the amazing place we live, whether it be walking through town looking at the old buildings and homes or hiking local trails.
Why did you apply for this position?
I applied for this position because of my passion for the work that Naturally Lewis is doing. Spending the entirety of my life in Lewis County, I am honored to be part of an organization breathing life into the region, promoting local business, and ensuring that the future remains bright and accessible for all those in our county. Naturally Lewis refutes the idea that entrepreneurship is best pursued outside our county, empowering those who make Lewis County what it is today and returning passion to the community, and that is a mission I could not be more thrilled to work with.
What do you hope to accomplish while working at Naturally Lewis?
While working at Naturally Lewis, I hope to discover new ways to combine my love for helping others with making Lewis County more sustainable. Lewis County holds vast potential for business, passions, and ideas, and I am excited to learn about the resources that foster such development.