Erie County Industrial Development Agency (ECIDA)

Erie County Industrial Development Agency (ECIDA) We help businesses grow in Erie County. The Erie County Industrial Development Agency (ECIDA) is not a government agency.

We are not part of the Erie County government body; we are a public benefit corporation created in 1970 by act of the New York State Legislature to assist private sector industrial, business and community development, creating job opportunities and economic well-being for the people of Erie County. The ECIDA is self-funded; our operating budget comes from fees, not from any taxpayer revenue source

. Our tax incentives are not grants or cash given to businesses, but rather temporary "discounts" or exemptions from certain taxes if the business meets certain criteria, such as developing a building or purchasing equipment for a factory, or creating a certain number of jobs. If the business does not meet the criteria as promised, the tax incentives can be rescinded in a "claw back" provision, and the business may be required to pay back the discounted or exempted amounts.

Why choose Buffalo? Invest Buffalo Niagara knows!youtube.com/watch?si=Rdt_jZQAU3Dd4lQG&v=1OypMO604wo&feature=youtu.be
07/21/2026

Why choose Buffalo? Invest Buffalo Niagara knows!

youtube.com/watch?si=Rdt_jZQAU3Dd4lQG&v=1OypMO604wo&feature=youtu.be

Did you know we have a major port of call right here in Erie County? The former Bethlehem Steel site, now known as Renai...
07/07/2026

Did you know we have a major port of call right here in Erie County? The former Bethlehem Steel site, now known as Renaissance Commerce Park, offers deep water port, rail and highway access just minutes from Canada and Buffalo-Niagara International Airport.

ECIDA President and CEO John Cappellino shared a few words at the June 25 Deckorators ribbon cutting in Lackawanna. ECID...
06/29/2026

ECIDA President and CEO John Cappellino shared a few words at the June 25 Deckorators ribbon cutting in Lackawanna. ECIDA incentives helped bring Deckorators' $77 million facility to Erie County, where the Surestone decking manufacturer will employ more than 50 full time workers.

Congratulations to ECIDA client Deckorators - welcome to Erie County!
06/29/2026

Congratulations to ECIDA client Deckorators - welcome to Erie County!

A Michigan company has invested more than $75 million to join the growing number of businesses in Lackawanna’s manufacturing corridor.

Deckorators already has expanded its facility to meet the needs of building and distributing mineral-based deck materials.

The company has surpassed the goal of 50 skilled-labor positions, and they are looking to reach more than 80 total employees, Director of Operations Rees Watson said.

“We've got the lines, a few of the lines running, we're not fully there yet, but we are producing, we're shipping product, and we're continuing to hire right now," he said. "So, we are looking for at least 16 other positions that we have posted, multiple candidates for those positions.”

The location provides access to trucking routes and rail lines, which is a major reason to choose Lackawanna, Watson said.

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06/29/2026
06/29/2026

Deckorators officially opened its first Northeast manufacturing facility in Lackawanna on Thursday, marking a $77 million investment. 🔗 to story in the comments

06/29/2026
Congratulations to Daryl Spulecki, who has been promoted to Loan Manager for the ECIDA's lending arm, the Regional Devel...
06/24/2026

Congratulations to Daryl Spulecki, who has been promoted to Loan Manager for the ECIDA's lending arm, the Regional Development Corporation.

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Congratulations to Lori Szewczyk, ECDIA's Director of Grants who has been promoted to Director of Grants and Special Pro...
06/24/2026

Congratulations to Lori Szewczyk, ECDIA's Director of Grants who has been promoted to Director of Grants and Special Projects!

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The ECIDA welcomes Alyssa Penny as our new Compliance Associate!
06/24/2026

The ECIDA welcomes Alyssa Penny as our new Compliance Associate!

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95 Perry Street
Buffalo, NY
14203

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+17168566525

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