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.

Western New York Regional Economic Development Council (WNYREDC)

Next Regional Council Meeting

WNY REDC Meeting

Monday, February 3, 2020

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Jacqueline Vito LoRusso Alumni and Visitor Center

667 Grant Street

Buffalo, NY 14213

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2019 Regional Economic Development Council Awards Booklet

Western New York REDC Awarded $67.3 Million for 109 Projects

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Interested in Applying for Funding?

We are now accepting Letters of Interest for REDC Funding.

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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.

Strategic Plans/Reports

2019 Western New York Progress Report

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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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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)

WNY DRI Round 3 (2018): City of Lockport (Niagara County)

WNY DRI Round 4 (2019): City of Niagara Falls (Niagara County)