Western New York Regional Economic Development Council

The Western New York Regional Economic Development Council (WNYREDC) is the strategic economic advisory board for the Western New York region.

Federal Opportunity Zones

Find out more about the Federal Opportunity Zones program here:  Learn More

      Important Documents

      A primary role of the WNYREDC is to create a regional strategic plan and provide a written update every year. Click View More below to access the full archive of WNYREDC documents.

      • WNY 2018 Progress Report Cover
        Strategic Plans/Reports

        Western New York 2018 Progress Report

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      • Strategic Plans/Reports

        2017 Western New York Progress Report

        Learn more about Western New York’s 2017 strategies, priorities and progress.
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      • Guidebook/Applications

        Buffalo Billion ll

        A comprehensive plan for Buffalo Billion Phase II.
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      • Strategic Plans/Reports

        2016 Western New York Progress Report

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      • Strategic Plans/Reports

        2011 WNYREDC Strategic Plan

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        Strategic Plans/Reports

        Western New York 2018 Progress Report

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      Western New York Regional Council Meetings

      If you would like to be notified of the next WNYREDC meeting, please email Mo.Sumbundu@esd.ny.gov

        Looking for Funding?

        We are now accepting Letters of Interest for REDC Funding
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        WNY Smart Growth Community Fund

        WNY Smart Growth Community Fund

         
        The Western New York Regional Economic Development Council is embracing growth and downtown redevelopment as core economic goals in its Strategy for Prosperity. Businesses are increasingly locating in...
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        Downtown Revitalization Initiative

        Governor Cuomo’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) is transforming downtown neighborhoods into vibrant communities where the next generation of New Yorkers will want to live work and raise families.

        WNY DRI Round 1 (2016): City of Jamestown (Chautauqua County)

        WNY DRI Round 2 (2017): City of Olean (Cattaraugus County)

        Western New York Downtown Revitalization Initiative

        “WE MAKE BUFFALO” by 43North and Buffalo Niagara Enterprise. A Paget Films production

        WNYREDC News

        Learn about the economic developments in the Western New York region.
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        WNYREDC Public Meetings

        Read meeting notes and see meeting notices for the Western New York REDC.
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        Past CFA Awards

        View past CFA awards ceremonies for the Western New York region.
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        More About the Western New York Region

        Our Vision

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        Our Leadership

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        Our Resources

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        Contact Us

        Christopher Schoepflin, Regional Director