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Student Pitch Competition - Soft Launch Pre-Registration
What are the products and services that our community or the world will need in the future? Who is going to create these things? How do great business or product ideas turn into amazing companies? If you or a student you know asks these questions then the Second Annual Student Business Pitch Competition is just what you need. This competition is not really a competition, it is an opportunity for students to explore possible answers to those questions and to practice pitching their business plan to potential investors. Interested students should pre-register for this event.
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2023 Small Business Week Recognition
National Small Business Week occurs during the first week of May each year. This year, in honor of Wayne County's Bicentennial Celebration, we are celebrating the History of Business in Wayne County. Congratulations to the 28 business who were nominated this year, especially those with historic longevity, Murphy Funeral & Cremation Chapels, LLC (est 1882); The Original Candy Kitchen (est. 1890); Hallagan Furniture (est. 1899); Youngman Orchards Farm Market (est. 1922); Secor Lumber (est. 1939); and Williamson Hardware (est. 1940). See full list here. Click on icon below for News Release.
Also available, join in this free Small Business Virtual Summit sponsored by U.S. SBA.
Wayne County Economic Development Programs
We can help you start or grow your business through a focused approached, loan or grant opportunities and business mentorship partners. Don't wait to explore your business ideas. Contact us today for more information.
The Wayne County Economic Development office is combined with the Wayne County Planning office. We focus on helping local companies to successfully achieve the benefits of business development and strategic planning. Our team promotes and delivers financial incentives that fit the needs of our local business community. From agricultural and industrial development to kick-starting small businesses, we are the premier resource for all business development in Wayne County, New York.
Our Economic Development department delivers an array of business loans and state grant funding to qualified recipients. We also manage the county's Industrial Development Agency (IDA), Wayne Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), and the Civic Facilities Development Corporation (CFDC) all of which offer specialized and in-depth financial assistance to industrial large-scale companies, small to mid-size business, or non-profit civic facility ventures. In addition, our Department promotes local business and industrial parks that are prime locations for new business development.
Check out great County Careers with Edge Factor
The Edge Factor is a program that showcases videos from a variety of careers offered in multiple industries throughout Wayne County. Click on the below graphic to review some of these videos and contact us for more information on how to pursue that career.
Vision
Our vision is a balanced local economy through attraction, retention, and growth of businesses, focusing our efforts on our targeted business sectors, providing the opportunity for symbiotic growth of our businesses and successful careers for our residents.
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Brian Pincelli
Director, CEOPhone: 315-946-5931
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Kathleen (Katie) Bronson
Deputy Director, COOPhone: 315-946-5920
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Jamie Corteville
Chief Fiscal OfficerPhone: 315-946-5917
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Ariel Camp
Economic Development SpecialistPhone: 315-946-5975
PUBLIC HEARINGS
- March 21, 2023 - Town of Arcadia, Town Hall. 2:00 pm. regarding Sleight NY Solar Farm LLC. Click Here for details.