The first meeting of the Seneca County Local Development Corporation will be held Thursday.
The LDC is tasked with creating and implementing strategies for the county that promote business expansion, job creation, and community development. The Corporation is made up of volunteers with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and expertise to serve on the board of directors. One of the key responsibilities for the Corporation will be to serve as lead agency in implementing the county’s Economic Development Strategy.
Prior to the LDC being formed, it included the following responsibilities of proposed LDC Board Members to be:
• Provide governance, oversight, and strategic direction to the LDC in alignment with the county’s economic development goals.
• Advance productive (re)use of strategic properties that enhance tax generation, quality of life, and/or economic opportunities for residents.
• Collaborate with local and regional partners to enhance business creation, retention, expansion, and attraction efforts.
• Serve as lead agency in implementing the Seneca County Economic Development Strategy.
• Serve as the “one-stop” in Seneca County for accessing economic development services provided by organizations throughout Seneca County.
• Collaborate with local stakeholders, businesses, and community organizations to identify opportunities, share ideas/resources, and address challenges.
Thursday’s meeting starts at 5:30 in the Board of Supervisors Room at the Seneca County Office Building.(The agenda below shows a 6 p.m. start time but the county later emailed our newsroom the meeting starts at 5:30 p.m.)
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