Niagara County Agribusiness Outreach Forum Back by Popular Demand |
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Friday, March 24, 2023
Cornell Cooperative Ext. of Niagara County
4487 Lake Avenue, Lockport, NY 14094
8:30 a.m. Registration / Refreshments
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Panelists, Breakout Sessions, Exhibitors
Lunch Provided by Beans' Smokehouse
During this FREE event you will learn about workforce management; benefits and requirements for selling direct to customers; NYS Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) - how it will impact agribusiness; Niagara County Meat Processing Facility Feasibility Study; services offered by NY FarmNet & much more. Breakout sessions will discuss farm conservation and programs and resources for newer farmers.
Sign-up now as space is limited. If you are involved in the Agribusiness community in Niagara County, or are looking to become involved, then you don't want to miss this event.
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This tax delinquent site is home to the former Carborundum Company Globar, the approximately 7.0 acre site is currently vacant and ready for foreclosure. The Niagara Orleans Regional Land Improvement Corporation (NORLIC) currently owns the tax lien and is seeking a private company or developer for redevelopment. The building located at 3425 Hyde Park Blvd., Town of Niagara, SBL# 130.19-2-1, was built in 1944, however existing plans show the entire building on the parcel with a legend of various construction dates. The total square footage is 105,684 square feet. NORLIC contracted with Labella Associates to conduct a site assessment. It was determined that the foundation walls which are steel framed and concrete were found to be in good condition but the interior of the facility is in need of significant investment. Cost estimates for upgrades and repairs are included within the site assessment as well as an appraisal from GAR Associates LLC. Please use the link below to access the executive summary or you may contact Andrea Klyczek, Executive Director, andrea.klyczek@niagaracounty.com or (7156) 278-8761 for any additional information or the full property assessment.
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Niagara USA Chamber & M&T Bank Present Small Business Day |
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NCCC Small Business Development Center Entrepreneur Series Kick-Off |
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Funding Support for New and Expanding MWBE Owned Businesses in the City of Niagara Falls
The City of Niagara Falls is offering a program to assist small minority and women owned businesses in the City of Niagara Falls. A grant of up to $50,000 is being offered to businesses who have a business license, are 51% minority or women-owned and have a credit score of 600 or higher. Up to $50,000 can be awarded to NYS MWBE Certified businesses and up to $25,000 can be awarded to non-certified businesses. Learn more
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City of Lockport Microenterprise Grant Program Still Accepting Applications |
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The City of Lockport’s Microenterprise Program offers grants to assist Microenterprise (defined as five employees or less) business owners investing in their business in ways that will benefit individuals with low to moderate income levels. The GLDC will administer the program to assist small businesses in the city in the form of entrepreneurial training and deferred loans to cover costs associated with starting up or expansion. Eligible costs may include: equipment purchases, furnishings and fixtures, inventory purchases, working capital, employee training expenses, professional and financing fees, realty and recording fees, marketing expenses, and/or any other costs determined by the Microenterprise Review Committee to represent eligible capital or inventory costs. Build-out or rehabilitation of space is NOT an eligible expense. Click here for additional information.
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As part of Governor Hochul’s $350 million investment in workforce development in the enacted FY2023 budget, the Office of Strategic Workforce Development (OSWD) was created within ESD to administer a $150 million workforce development grant program to support employer-driven, high-skilled workforce training programs. Through OSWD, ESD will help create new economic opportunities for unemployed, underemployed and underrepresented workers, while simultaneously meeting the labor needs of the state’s highest-growth industry sectors.
Join us on Tuesday, February 14 to learn more about these funding opportunities and how they can be used to develop and grow workforce development programs in your region.
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Next Round of ESD Grant Funding Available |
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Applications for the next round of the Regional Council Capital Fund Program (ESD Grant Funds) are due by April 14, 2023. Funding is available for capital-based economic development initiatives intended to create or retain jobs; prevent, reduce or eliminate unemployment and underemployment; and/or increase business activity in a community or region. More information on the program and how to apply can be found at www.esd.ny.gov/regional-council-capital-fund-program.
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Automation Panel February 15, 2023 |
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Given workforce challenges and improved technology, the pace of automation adoption has increased dramatically. Automation doesn’t only boil down to bot or co-bots.
If you have contemplated automation for your plant but don’t know if it is possible or encountered challenges, or are even curious about automation and if there is a way to improve your processes, we encourage you to attend the BNMA Automation Panel discussion. Our 3 panelists will discuss the many applications of automation as well as answer any questions you may have or come up with during this panel.
Panelists:
Matt Malloy, Buffalo Manufacturing Works
Dominic Myers, Properly Works
John Conway, Rexel
Date: Wednesday, February 15
8:30a – Check In
9:00a – Panel begins
10:00a - Optional Tour of
Location: 683 Northland Ave.
Door E
Buffalo NY 14211
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Continue to look for emails from our office updating you on the latest programs and resources, as well as webinars and training opportunities that you can participate in. To learn more, be sure to visit our website and bookmark it.
Sincerely,
Niagara County Center for Economic Development
(716) 278-8750
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