CMD Group

08/30/2026

When you start a business, you picture the freedom. The financial stability. Being your own boss.

Nobody warns you about the rest of it.

The constant hustle. The months where the numbers don’t work. The “flexibility” that somehow means you’re working at 10pm on a Sunday. And the quiet struggle of trying not to lose yourself while you’re watching everyone else in your space and wondering if you’re doing enough.

Here’s what I’ve learned: not letting that get to you, personally or professionally, isn’t something that just happens. It’s a decision. You have to make it, and then keep making it.

Setting boundaries takes practice. So does respecting yourself enough to hold them.

To every business owner still figuring that out, you’re not behind. You’re just doing the part nobody posts about.

08/28/2026

Rob, our COO, builds the bones of this place — the processes, the file structures, the systems that mean nothing gets lost between intake and closeout. It’s invisible work until you don’t have it, and then it’s the only thing you notice.

Heather runs our housing rehabilitation programs. The applications, the inspections, the homeowner conversations that take more patience than most people have. She keeps families moving through a process that can feel overwhelming from the outside.

Neither of them has ever asked whose job something was. They just pick it up.

Rob and Heather — thank you for your hard work, your dedication, and for being part of this company. We appreciate you more than a post can say. 🙏

08/18/2026

It has been a busy season at Community & Municipal Development Group, Inc., and we are grateful for every bit of it.

Right now our team is working across multiple communities, administering vacant rental rehabilitation programs, supporting downtown revitalization through NY Forward, guiding housing rehabilitation work, and helping municipalities plan for what comes next. Different projects, different counties, same goal: helping communities invest in themselves.

None of it happens without trust. Thank you to the municipalities, agencies, property owners, and small businesses who have brought us into their work. We do not take that lightly. Your buildings, your neighborhoods, and your downtowns matter, and we are honored to have a hand in moving them forward.

Here is to the work ahead.

08/13/2026

Program Launch Day in Norwich!

Yesterday the CMD Group team was in Norwich for the launch of Development Chenango Corporation’s Vacant Rental Program, and what a turnout it was! 👏

The room was full of property owners, community partners, and folks ready to get to work bringing vacant units back to life. That kind of energy is exactly what makes these programs succeed.

The Vacant Rental Program helps property owners rehabilitate vacant residential units and return them to the local rental market as safe, quality, affordable housing. More housing options for Chenango County families, and stronger neighborhoods for everyone. 💪

Thank you to Development Chenango Corporation and Commerce Chenango for the warm welcome and for hosting a great event. We cannot wait to see the projects that come through the door! 🔨✨

08/04/2026

CMD Group was proud to be on hand this evening to present the NY Forward Small Project Fund to Groton’s business and property owners.

As the Village’s administrator for this program, our team walked attendees through what the fund can support, who’s eligible, how the application process works, and what to expect once awards are made. Great turnout, great questions, and a lot of energy around what’s next for downtown Groton.

This is exactly the kind of work we love — helping small communities turn state investment into real, visible projects on Main Street.

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07/22/2026

🎟️ CMD Group is proud to support the Southern Tier Young Marines, and we invite our community to join us!

Please consider purchasing two Regal movie tickets through this fundraiser. Your purchase will help support a local youth program dedicated to developing confident, disciplined, and community-minded young leaders.

The Southern Tier Young Marines teaches leadership, teamwork, responsibility, and the importance of living a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. Through community service and positive mentorship, participants gain skills and experiences that can have a lasting impact on their futures and on the communities they call home.

When local businesses and community members invest in young people, we help create a stronger Southern Tier for everyone.

🎬 Purchase two tickets. Enjoy a movie. Support local youth.

Purchase your Regal tickets here:
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Please share this post and help us spread the word. Every ticket purchased makes a difference!

— Community and Municipal Development Group ❤️🤍💙

Regal Fundraising Campaign for Southern Tier Young Marines. Order online & redeem at participating Regal locations. 25% donated back.

07/15/2026

CMD Group is excited to welcome Caleb Ostrander to our team as part of our support staff!

Caleb brings energy and dedication to our office, and we’re proud to have him on board as we continue growing our work supporting municipalities and housing programs across New York State. Welcome to the team, Caleb!

07/12/2026

What a great afternoon! 🇺🇸⚾ We got to spend the afternoon cheering on the Southern Tier Young Marines as they presented Color Guard at today’s Pioneer game! It’s always an honor watching these young people carry themselves with such discipline and pride representing our community.

Thank you to the Young Marines for your service and dedication, and go Pioneers!

07/09/2026

Excited for today’s meeting with a couple of local small businesses to talk grant funding opportunities!
💼✨ At CMD Group, we love helping entrepreneurs find the resources they need to grow, and conversations like these are exactly how strong community partnerships get started.

Looking forward to seeing where these discussions lead! 🚀

07/06/2026

This award reflects exactly what we set out to do when we started CMD Group, help small communities unlock funding and turn it into real, visible change on Main Street. Groton is a community full of heart, and we’re honored to be trusted as the team to help bring this Small Project Fund to life for local property and business owners.

From application to award, our goal is always the same: make the process clear, accessible, and responsive for the people who call these communities home. We can’t wait to get to work alongside Village leadership and local stakeholders to make this program a success.

Here’s to more communities, more opportunities, and more impact. 💙🤍