Economic Development Assistance

Companies large and small are happy to find proactive economic development assistance in the area. Chenango County's economic development partners work closely with state and local development organizations to enhance business and industry and to create and retain jobs in the area. Chenango can offer excellent economic development packages to qualifying businesses. With a goal of providing long-term benefits for the community and business, incentive programs have assisted in the establishment of new businesses and the expansion of companies already operating.

The primary goal of Chenango County Economic Development is to provide quality services that lead to economic growth for individuals, businesses and the community.

Business Start-up Assistance & Expansion Facilitation

• Business Plan Development
• Library of publications, videos and audio tapes
• Meeting & Office Space
• Regulatory/Government Assistance

Location and Expansion Assistance

• Site Selection
• Funding Options
• Licenses and Permits

Empire Zone Information & Assistance

• Tax Credit Information
• Benefit Analysis
• Application Assistance
• Tax Forms
• Reporting Assistance

Demographics & Labor Market Information

Low Interest Loan Programs

• Chenango County Area Corp. Business Assistance Loan Fund
• Chenango County Revolving Loan Fund
• City Loan Programs
• Empire State Development Loan Programs
• Small Business Administration Loan Programs

Incubator Facilities

Industrial Development Bonds

Utility Assistance

• NYSEG
• Frontier
• City Water
• Advantage Energy

Business Referral System

Seminars and Workshops

Business Exposure

Networking Programs

Referral Services

• Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
• SCORE
• Workforce Development Programs
• Other Economic Development Organizations & Services

For more information on Chenango County Economic Development Services, please contact us at 607-334-5532 or email jtavares@chenangony.org