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

TBD

 If you would like to be notified of the next WNYREDC meeting, please email [email protected]

    2018 Regional Economic Development Council Awards Booklet

    Western New York REDC Awarded $66 Million for 118 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.

          • 2019 Western New York Progress Report Cover
            Strategic Plans/Reports

            2019 Western New York Progress Report

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          • 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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          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)

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

          Amanda Mays , Regional Director