Economic Development

Wendall Brown, Director

Vision
To provide job growth and capital expansion to Allegany County businesses by providing business counseling services to Friendship Empire Zone Certified Businesses, ensuring full New York State tax benefits which results in economic and community development to the resident population and communities participating in the Zone.

Under the New York State Empire Zone Act, the Friendship Empire Zone offers potential new businesses and expanding businesses financial incentives and tax credits including:

  • Investment Tax Credits
  • Employee Incentive Credits
  • Wage Tax Credits
  • Zone Capital Tax Credits
  • New York State and Local Sales Tax Refunds
  • Real Property Tax Credits
  • Business Tax Reduction Credits
  • Utility Rate Reductions
  • Job Training Grants

The professional economic development team of the Zone uses these tools to give businesses a strong base for growth. We also offer a variety of financing options, including loans and grants from Empire State Development Corporation, and low interest loans from the new Statewide Zone Capital Corporation.

For additional information, please visit the Friendship Empire Zone.

To receive information or schedule an appointment for the Friendship Empire Zone, please contact the Director, Wendall E. Brown at:

Crossroads Commerce Center
6087 State Route 19 N Suite 170
Belmont, New York 14813
Phone: 585-268-9095 ext. 1777
Email Wendall
Fax: 585-268-5085


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ACCORD Corporation is an equal opportunity provider, and employer. To file a complaint of discrimination, write: USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD).