Erie County Industrial Development Agency (ECIDA)

08/21/2020

Panel discusses region's business prospects - Buffalo Business First

ECIDA's Director of Grants Lori Szewczyk took part in a Business First panel Thursday August 20 discussing economic issues facing WNY.

Joining Lori on the Executive Forum were:

Joseph P. Brennan, senior vice president, S&T Bank
Ed Flynn, AICP, director of planning, LaBella Associates

View the panel video below.

For more information on ECIDA's COVID PPE Cost reimbursement Grant program, Loan programs, and other financial products, visit www.ecidany.com

An August 20 virtual Executive Forum hosted by Business First focused on economic development.

08/19/2020

Applications are now being accepted for the ECIDA's new PPE Cost Reimbursement Grant Program! Qualified businesses may receive up to $10,000 in reimbursement for PPE costs, including equipment or fixtures. For more information and to apply, visit:

https://www.ecidany.com/ecida-covid-19-grant-program

08/14/2020

Erie County Industrial Development Agency (ECIDA)

Missed the Shoreline Bike Trail extension public meeting on August 13? Watch it here!

Three options presented for extending the Shorelin Trail Bike Path south from Dona Street to Woodlawn Beach.

08/14/2020

Shoreline Trail Bike Path extension Public Meeting

Three options presented for extending the Shorelin Trail Bike Path south from Dona Street to Woodlawn Beach.

08/14/2020

Thank you to all who attended the Shoreline Trail Bike Path extension Public Meeting Thursday evening via Zoom.

You can see a vildeo of the full presention & meeting here:

www.ecidany.com/streaming

Here is the link for the Follow-Up Survey:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YKNTKM6

08/13/2020

Everyone loves a highlight reel! Especially when it means 100+ construction jobs! TMP Technologies is the first tenant on what will be a new commerce park on the former Bethlehem Steel campus. See the steel mainframe finishing ceremony 8-12-20:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LP031wC-AAM

08/13/2020

Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting

LACKAWANNA! Join us for a ZOOM public meeting Thursday, August 13 at 6 pm! Help us review three options for the south Shoreline Trail Bike Path extension from Dona Street at the former Bethlehem Steel site to Woodlawn Beach.

At meeting start time, click on this page:
www.ecidany.com/streaming

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08/13/2020

Erie County, TMP Technologies & Partners Celebrate Milestone on former Bethlehem Steel site

Historic construction milestone Wednesday, August 12 on the former Bethlehem Steel site: TMP Technologies completes the steel main frame on its new 290,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility. TMP becomes the first tenant on what will become a commerce park on 150 acres of the site. Erie County, the ECIDA, the ILDC and many partners have worked for the past few years on acquiring the 150-acre parcel and readying it for future tenants like TMP.

Watch the entire event here:

08/13/2020

Erie County, TMP Technologies & Partners Celebrate Milestone on former Bethlehem Steel site

Historic milestone Wednesday, August 12 on the former Bethlehem Steel site: TMP Technologies completes the steel frame on its 290,000 sq. ft. new manufacturing facility. TMP becomes the first tenant on what will become a new commerce park on a 150-acre parcel on the site. The Industrial Land Development Corporation and Erie County have been working for the past few years to acquire the parcel, remediate and prepare the land for manufacturing businesses like TMP to revitalize the site, and bring revenue to the community of Lackawanna.

Watch a video of the entire event here:

07/28/2020

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07/28/2020

From the Women's Business Center at Canisius College!

Transition your business into the virtual world - Join us on July 30th as we discuss "Best Practices to Host a Virtual Class"!

For all women entrepreneurs. There is no cost but registration is required.

Register here:
https://griffpay.canisius.edu/C20497_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=1545

For further information, please contact us at: 716-888-8280 or [email protected]

#WEunite for #smallbusiness #CanisiusWBC

07/23/2020

www.ecidany.com

ECIDA Board approves COVID-19 Disaster Relief
Grant Program for Small Businesses!

Erie County Businesses may qualify for $10,000 to cover PPE, social distance compliance fixture costs

Read more about the program here:

https://www.ecidany.com/documents//7-22-20%20PPEGrantPR.pdf

07/23/2020

Small Businesses! Are you struggling with your finances during the COVID-19 crisis?

The Erie County Business Task Force and SUNY Buffalo State Small Business Development Center present a FREE webinar:

to register, email [email protected]

07/15/2020

ECIDA's own President & CEO John Cappellino participates in a special Business First "The State of Manufacturing" virtual panel today (Wednesday) at 1 pm!

INFO & REGISTER HERE:

https://www.bizjournals.com/buffalo/event/165824/2020/virtual-the-state-of-manufacturing-in-wny

07/10/2020

FREE WEBINAR:

SMALL BUSINESS COVID-19 ECONOMIC RECOVERY FUNDING RESOURCES - loans, grants, support

TUES JULY 14 3pm-4pm

More info & FREE registration:

https://business.amherst.org/events/details/wny-business-funding-resource-webinar-4543

Small businesses! Do you have questions about funding resources to help your COVID-19 economic recovery?

Register for this FREE webinar Tuesday, July 14, 3pm-4pm:

https://business.amherst.org/events/details/wny-business-funding-resource-webinar-4543

07/10/2020

West Seneca Chamber of Commerce

Job Openings!

More local job openings:

1) Five Guys Burgers & Fries, Buffalo, Crew Member, https://www.indeed.com/jobs?as_and&as_phr&as_any&as_not&as_ttl&as_cmp&jt=all&st&as_src&salary&radius=10&l=Buffalo%2C%20NY&fromage=3&limit=20&sort&psf=advsrch&from=advancedsearch&vjk=77ba2dbd568594cb

2) General Motors, Production, Buffalo & Lockport, https://search-careers.gm.com/job/GENEA0084JR000000191ENUS/Production-Worker?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=phenom-feeds

3) U.S. Department of Labor, Safety and Occupational Health Specialist (Construction), Occupational Safety and Health Administration, https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/571751900

4) XPO Logistics, Dockworker, https://jobs.xpo.com/search/?searchby=distance&createNewAlert=false&q=&geolocation=14207+-+United+States&d=10&lat=42.9491&lon=-78.8978

5) Cargo Monterrey LLC, Office Administrator - warehouse, https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=99777dbf543adc3d&from=advancedsearch&tk=1ec7vtj2934qa001

6) Advance Auto Parts, various positions, https://www.advanceautoparts.jobs/en-US/search?keywords=&location=Buffalo,NY%2014222,USA&placeid=ChIJKe9Vx-YS04kRj0rk54l-QOo&locationLimit=3&orderby=-date

7) City of Buffalo, Supervisor of Maintenance II, https://www.buffalony.gov/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=99&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Supervisor-of-Maintenance-II-300.
All applicants must submit their resumes and specifically detail all experience to Jacqueline (Skipper) Barnett, 65 Niagara Sq., 511 City Hall, Buffalo, NY 14202 or by email at [email protected] by July 15.

8) Erie County Medical Center, Certified Nursing Assistant, https://www.healthcaresource.com/ecmcc/index.cfm?&ijobrowstart=1&fuseaction=search%2EjobList&ijobcatid=105&ijobpostondaysold=&ifacilityid=all&template=dsp%5Fjob%5Flist%2Ecfm&cjobattr1=All&cjoborderby=

9) Gerber Collision & Glass, Auto Glass Installer, https://careers-glassamerica.icims.com/jobs/11321/auto-glass-installer/job?mobile=false&width=968&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-300&jun1offset=-240. Call or text Manny at 224-297-1251 to discuss further.

10) Green Acres Animal Hospital, Tonawanda, Administrative Assistant, https://www.indeed.com/jobs?as_and&as_phr&as_any&as_not&as_ttl&as_cmp&jt=all&st&as_src&salary&radius=10&l=Buffalo%2C%20NY&fromage=1&limit=20&sort&psf=advsrch&from=advancedsearch&vjk=e493d6b42925d0a8

11) Buffalo Iron Corp., Ironworker. FT, 40 - 50 hrs wk. Ironworking positions and apprentice opportunities. Job duties include working at heights in all weather conditions. Work with heavy equipment and driving pickup trucks. Pay based on experience. To apply, contact employer by email: [email protected]

12) Erie County Community College, Instructor: Health, Physical Education, Sports & Leisure, https://ecc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CareerOpportunities/job/South-Campus---Orchard-Park/Instructor---HPESLS-Dept_J0000933

13) Domino’s, Delivery Driver, 3155 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, https://jobs.dominos.com/dominos-careers/job-listing/delivery-driver-03332----3155-delaware-ave/kenmore-ny/28110BR

14) Beechwood Continuing Care, Receptionist/Greeter, https://www.beechwoodcare.org/employment

15) Joe's Deli @ Oishei Children's Hospital, Cashier/Sandwich Maker, https://www.indeed.com/jobs?as_and&as_phr&as_any&as_not&as_ttl&as_cmp&jt=all&st&as_src&salary&radius=10&l=Buffalo%2C%20NY&fromage=1&limit=10&sort&psf=advsrch&from=advancedsearch&vjk=427e0d0801652f48

16) Target, guest advocate (cashier or front of store attendant, https://jobs.target.com/job/-/-/1118/12329637?src=JB-10182

17) Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Inspector, 100 Seneca St., Buffalo, https://statejobs.ny.gov/public/vacancyDetailsView.cfm?id=82064

18) Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Claims Examiner, https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/572266900

19) NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, Correction Officer Trainee, https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/dash-oc/28-423.cfm?dcsnw. THERE WILL BE NO WRITTEN TEST. You will be required to complete a training and experience questionnaire online. The online questionnaire IS YOUR TEST. The questionnaire will collect information about your training and experience. It will be evaluated against the general background/critical activities of the position. Your answers to the questionnaire will be the only basis for evaluating your training and experience. Approved applicants will receive, via email, information about the process of completing the online questionnaire and when it will be available. It is very important that you provide an up to date email address on your application as you will receive important communication via email.

20) Dent Neurologic Institute, Temperature Screener, https://www.applicantpro.com/openings/dentinstitute/jobs/1447899-7809

21) WNY Foreign Trade Zone, Warehouse Associate, https://www.wnyjobs.com/ReplyToPosting.aspx?ID=72499

22) Southside Precast Products, Laborer/Carpentry Position, Lackawanna, will train! Apply in person: Gateway Industrial Park, Gate 1, 1951 Hamburg Turnpike, Buffalo, 716-825-3900

23) Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, Merchandiser, https://careers.cokenortheast.com/job/Tonawanda-Merchandiser-NY-14150/658428600/

24) Safety Front Office, Jericho Road Community Health Center, Buffalo, https://www.indeed.com/jobs?as_and&as_phr&as_any&as_not&as_ttl&as_cmp&jt=all&st&as_src&salary&radius=10&l=Buffalo%2C%20NY&fromage=1&limit=10&sort&psf=advsrch&from=advancedsearch&vjk=16c06ff49e026ba4

25) ASAP Logistics, Buffalo, Administrative Assistant, https://www.indeed.com/jobs?as_and&as_phr&as_any&as_not&as_ttl&as_cmp&jt=all&st&as_src&salary&radius=10&l=Buffalo%2C%20NY&fromage=1&limit=10&sort&psf=advsrch&from=advancedsearch&vjk=cc9beb75590b9a9c

26) Community Access Services, Correctional Services Specialist, Linkage Specialist. Interested candidates can apply by logging on the Evergreen Health website: https://www.evergreenhs.org/, clicking on the About Us tab and selecting Careers-current openings.

27) Gamma North, various positions and programs. Contact: Brian Lipczynski, Business Representative , District Council 4, Glaziers Local 660, 716-429-7489. Organization primarily operates in the Store Fronts, Prefabricated, Metal business / industry within the Fabricated Metal Products sector.

28) Good Samaritan Home Health Agency, Inc., Personal Care Aide, http://www.goodsamhomehealth.com/jobs/

29) Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Clinical Support Assistant. Applicants must have a High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma and the equivalent of one year of full-time secretarial experience in a clinical setting requiring the use of medical terminology. The preferred candidate will have experience in a hospital setting. https://www.roswellpark.org/careers/administrative/clinical-support-assistant-7550

30) City of Buffalo, Junior Engineer. Applicants must submit their resume specifically detailing all experience to Jacqueline (Skipper) Barnett, 65 Niagara Sq., 511 City Hall, Buffalo, NY 14202 or by email at [email protected] by July 20.

31) Grubhub, Driver, https://driver.grubhub.com/?funnel_id=4ef7ce53-830a-418a-bc03-6a2ea781f900&utm_source=indeed#form-one-headline

32) EMT Academy. Successfully complete the pre-employment screening which includes motor vehicle and criminal background checks, drug testing and a physical agility test. https://careers-amr.icims.com/jobs/10271/emt-academy/job

33) Aspire Family Dental, Buffalo, Dental Receptionist, https://www.indeed.com/jobs?as_and&as_phr&as_any&as_not&as_ttl&as_cmp&jt=all&st&as_src&salary&radius=10&l=Buffalo%2C%20NY&fromage=3&limit=20&sort&psf=advsrch&from=advancedsearch&advn=210125309900915&vjk=42e3cba57719051e

34) Mental Health, Office of Buffalo Psychiatric Center, Director of Nursing, https://statejobs.ny.gov/public/vacancyDetailsView.cfm?id=81998. Applications due July 10.

07/09/2020

Small businesses! Do you have questions about funding resources to help your COVID-19 economic recovery?

Register for this FREE webinar Tuesday, July 14, 3pm-4pm:

https://business.amherst.org/events/details/wny-business-funding-resource-webinar-4543

06/22/2020

#Lackawanna we want to hear from you about the Bethlehem Steel redevelopment along Route 5!

PUBLIC MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 29 6 PM - via WEB CALL-IN

ONLINE ONLY - PLEASE REGISTER by JUNE 26 to attend virtual meeting & submit public comments

https://www.ecidany.com/public-comment-and-registration

06/22/2020

LACKAWANNA, WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

PLEASE JOIN OUR PUBLIC WEB VIDEO-CALL MEETING:

UPDATES on REDEVELOPMENT HAPPENING on the FORMER BETHLEHEM STEEL SITE! Monday, June 29 6:00 p.m. Registration required by Friday, June 26.

https://www.ecidany.com/public-comment-and-registration

06/18/2020

#Lackawanna we want to hear from you about the Bethlehem Steel redevelopment along Route 5!

PUBLIC MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 29 6 PM - via ZOOM online

ONLINE ONLY - PLEASE REGISTER to attend virtual meeting & submit public comments

https://www.ecidany.com/public-comment-and-registration

06/16/2020

Pretty spectacular photo of a ship docked at Compass Minerals at the former Bethlehem Steel site...great development progress happening on the other side of the site along Route 5...stay tuned!

06/16/2020

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05/21/2020

Practical steps to reopen and revitalize WNY - Buffalo Business First

ECIDA President & CEO John Cappellino shares some wisdom in this informative and insightful Business First virtual panel held on Wednesday, May 20:

Webinar featuring four experts discusses how companies can get back to business.

05/15/2020

Virtual Executive Forum: Reopening and Revitalization - Buffalo Business First

Join ECIDA President & CEO John Cappellino at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 20 for a special Business First virtual panel on Reopening & Revitalization:

https://www.bizjournals.com/buffalo/event/165778/2020/virtual-executive-forum-reopening-and-revitalization?iana=hpt_hp2018_01_promo_event

This event will be brought to you virtually, same unique perspectives and thoughtful content, but from a safe distance. In this conversation we'll discuss how companies will survive these unprecedented times.

05/01/2020

ECIDA offers relief options to businesses hurt by pandemic

Erie County businesses in need of financial relief due to COVID-19: call the ECIDA at 716-856-6525, ext 219 to learn about our lending and sales tax incentive programs.

https://buffalonews.com/2020/05/01/ecida-offers-relief-options-to-impacted-businesses/

To qualify for the Regional Development Corp.'s loans, businesses must be based in Erie County and have had at least five full-time employee

04/27/2020

Congratulations to the ECIDA's longtime Executive Vice President/COO John Cappellino on his new appointment as ECIDA President/CEO!

https://www.ecidany.com/documents//JCappellino042420.pdf

04/22/2020

ECIDA-ILDC takes a step closer to developing Agribusiness Park in Eden:

https://www.ecidany.com/documents//ILDCAgPark042220.pdf

04/21/2020

ECIDA client Lakeward Spirits has joined in to help manufacture sanitizer:

Made to FDA and WHO specifications.
• Liquid, NOT a gel
• Includes the required “bitterant” to deter human consumption. (yes, kids are drinking it.)

Available in bulk quantity so your employees can refill their dispensers actively for personal and customer protection
• 1 gallon jugs
• 5 gallon buckets and totes.
• 270 gallon IBC totes
• 25.4 ounce glass bottles available April 16th
$45/gallon
$35/gallon over 100 gallons
25.4 oz. bottles - $20 ea.

Small dispensing containers with flip tops or sprayers are nearly impossible to get. We have about 1,000 available. Save any that you already have.
For more information on ordering, pick-up scheduling etc. email: [email protected]

For questions and large quantities (exceeding 100 gallons) call Steve at (716) 465-5158