RAY BROOK - Creative Stage Lighting Inc., a world renowned manufacturer, wholesale supplier and distributor of a broad range of products for the stage and theatrical lighting profession, has secured a permit from the Adirondack Park Agency to relocate and expanded its facility.

The new 73,000-square-foot commercial building will be built along State Route 28N in Chestertown two miles north of the company’s current location in North Creek. Creative Stage Lighting will remain in Warren County and the Adirondack Park.

The approved project includes a 9,000-square-foot office area, a 58,000-square-foot shop area and a 6,000-square-foot stage rigging area.

Creative Stage Lighting presently employs about 40 full-time employees. The company anticipates hiring 20-25 more employees in the manufacturing and sales sector once the new facility is fully operational.

In addition, 12-24 full-time equivalent construction trade jobs will be generated during the 34-week construction period.

Creative State Lighting has over 30 years of industry experience, having been formed in 1977. The company’s clients have included Phish, Third Day, Meatloaf, Transworld and Jesse McCartney.

It has provided services for professional events such as the Empire State Games and Stars on Ice. For more information about Creative Stage Lighting go to www.creativestagelighting.com.

“Creative Stage Lighting represents the type of industry that is needed to help diversify and strengthen the economy of the Adirondack Park”, said APA Chairwoman Leilani Ulrich. “The approved expansion is vital to the company’s continued success and will create skilled jobs that will ensure Adirondackers are able to remain in their home towns.”

APA Executive Director Terry Martino stated, “Agency staff worked judiciously with representatives from Creative Stage Lighting, local government officials and concerned neighbors to mitigate potential adverse impacts while still satisfying the company’s expansion needs.

“The agency believes this project will have profound economic impacts locally and regionally without negatively affecting neighboring properties, community character or the surrounding environment.”