Economic Development

Cattaraugus County Economic, Development, Planning & Tourism

Engage in economic development activities with the County, foster entrepreneurship, promote tourism and assist communities with advanced planning services.

Cattaraugus County IDA

Industrial Development Agency to promote and assist business, not for profit organizations with job growth and retention along with expansion of the tax base long term.

Cattaraugus Local Development Corporation

The mission of the CLDC is to insure the long-term viability of the area it serves by creating opportunities for economic and community development. the CLDC is intended to be a vehicle to initiate, research, develop, incubate, fund, manage and spin off projects, programs and businesses that allow the community to have empowerment, independence and control over its own future/destiny.

Foundation for Environmental Research

Leadership Cattaraugus

Leadership Cattaraugus is a non-profit organization designed to train and grow a network of informed active leaders who work collaboratively to build a better community.

NYS Small Business Development Center

NYS Small Business Development Center delivers high quality, confidential, FREE business counseling and training to those who want to start a business or improve the performance of an existing business.

Southern Tier West

The Southern Tier West Regional Planning & Development Board's mission is to help coordinate and enhance planning and development activities in Allegany, Cattaraugus, and Chautauqua Counties, so as to promote the social, physical, and economic development of these counties.

United Way of Cattaraugus County, Inc.

84 years of improving people's lives in Cattaraugus County by mobilizing resources to meet the needs of our communities. Provide financial and technical support to 20 agencies/organizations operating 50 programs throughout the county-wide service area.