Niagara County Center for Economic Development

Time is running out to register for the 2025 Niagara County Agribusiness Forum!?The event will be held on Friday, March 14 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:45 p.m. at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Training Center, 4487 Lake Avenue in Lockport.?This is a free event, but attendees must register at?https://lnkd.in/gZTU47zs. “We are again excited to host the Agribusiness Outreach Forum, which is not only an opportunity to cover a host of important topics related to agriculture, but to also highlight and celebrate one of the most important sectors of the Niagara County economy,” said Michael Casale, Niagara County Commissioner for Economic Development.??“As the event has grown over the last six years, we expect nearly 150 people will join us to hear from leaders across the agribusiness community.” During this event, participants will hear from industry experts on a variety of topics including:?From Application to Action - Recruiting and Retaining H2A Workers; Rooted in Success - Building Your Agribusiness through Marketing & Networking; Harvesting Funding - Mastering the Art of Finding, Writing, & Being Awarded Ag Grants.?The keynote speaker is Andy Turner, Director of Cornell Cooperative Extension, who give a talk on “From Application to Action, Understanding State and Federal Policies for CCE.” The event will also include networking opportunities, tours of the Niagara County CCE Veggie Van and Oak Orchard Health Mobile Health Unit, and tables set aside to learn more about the latest grants, incentives and resources available with information from nearly two dozen organizations the Niagara County Center for Economic Development, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County, Niagara Small Business Development Center, the Farm Bureau, and the Niagara USA Chamber, among others.?Complimentary lunch will be provided by Beans' Smokehouse. “Agribusiness is such an important part of the Niagara County economy, yet it continues to be under tremendous stress, as we have lost more than 60 farms and nearly 19,000 acres of farmland in the last five years.” said Niagara County Legislator Mike Hill, whose district is home to numerous farms and agribusinesses.??“This forum is a way to bring in all stakeholders to share information, talk about available assistance and join together in support of our agriculture industry.”

Thank you to Senator Rob Ortt and Assemblyman Angelo Morinello for hosting a valuable roundtable discussion today at NCCED with local manufacturing businesses. The conversation covered key challenges they face, including the potential NYPA power rate increase, the impact of the CLCPA, and workforce development. Your leadership and commitment to supporting our business community are greatly appreciated.

Niagara Orleans Regional Land Improvement Corp. and the City of Niagara Falls Planning Department are accepting first round applications until Feb 11th. https://lnkd.in/ggXZSkgk

Thank you to all the developers who joined us for our Main Street Redevelopment Tour! We are excited to be apart of this initiative to revitalize the community and look forward to viewing their future proposals.

All developers welcome to the Fam Tour of Main Street in Niagara Falls. Direct link to registration here: https://lnkd.in/g7nvy_vx

Small Business Saturday is just around the corner! Niagara County is home to an incredible array of small, local businesses that are vital to our community's economic success. We encourage everyone to show their support by shopping small and making a big impact this Saturday and beyond!

Congratulations to Niagara Small Business Development Center on their grand opening of their new office on SUNY Niagara Campus. We look forward to continuing to work together to help small business community throughout the county.

The Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce Small Business Expo is now underway! Come check out what opportunities and assistance are available to your business today.

The Niagara County Industrial Development Agency highlights the strategic importance of cross-border expansion in our Fall CONNECT Magazine: https://ow.ly/W7g850TYfM5 "As Mississauga’s business community continues to thrive, cross-border expansion into the United States remains a strategic option for unlocking new growth opportunities. By selecting regions that align with their objectives and support business growth through tailored programs, companies can navigate the complexities of international expansion while capitalizing on the advantages of a larger North American market." #MBOT's Fall 2024 CONNECT Magazine is out now! Read it online: https://ow.ly/Eptk50TYfM6 #BusinessMagazine #MississaugaBusiness #MBOTOntario Niagara County Center for Economic Development

Registration is open for our last workshop of the year! Learn about all the programs available to help your business' workforce. Sign-up here: https://lnkd.in/gZTU47zs