Business Resources and Partnerships
The Niagara USA Chamber works closely with local and regional economic development partners to support individual business success and strengthen Niagara County’s overall economy. Together, we connect companies with the expertise, incentives, and resources they need to start, grow, and thrive here. If you’re looking for an introduction to one of our partners, let us know – we’re happy to connect you.
SUNY Niagara Small Business Development Center
The SUNY Niagara Small Business Development Center is part of a statewide network of business-assistance centers supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration and the State University of New York system — helping regional entrepreneurs access expertise, education and resources to grow.
Phone: 716-210-2515
Niagara County Center for Economic Development
The Niagara County Center for Economic Development provides comprehensive services and programs to support businesses and foster growth throughout Niagara County.
Phone: 716-278-8750
Niagara County Industrial Development Agency (NCIDA)
The Niagara County IDA helps companies by offering incentives, facilitating site development, and coordinating tax and financing tools to promote investment and job creation in the county.
Phone: 716-278-8761
Invest Buffalo Niagara
Invest Buffalo Niagara is a regional economic-development organization that helps businesses start, expand or relocate in the eight-county Western New York region — offering confidential consulting, site-selection support and incentive navigation.
Phone: 1-800-916-9073 · Email: info@buffaloniagara.org · Address: 403 Main St., Suite 624, Buffalo NY 14203
Empire State Development
Empire State Development (ESD) is New York State’s lead agency for economic growth, providing statewide programs, grants and coordination to help businesses across sectors locate, grow and thrive in NY.
USA Niagara Development Corporation
The USA Niagara Development Corporation is a subsidiary of Empire State Development devoted to the economic redevelopment and revitalization of the City of Niagara Falls. It acquires key downtown properties, partners with private developers, and supports mixed-use and tourism-oriented investment to spur jobs and infrastructure in the city’s core.
Phone: 716-284-2556 · Address: 222 First Street, 7th Floor, Niagara Falls NY 14303
City of Niagara Falls Economic Development Agency
The City of Niagara Falls Economic Development Agency provides incentive programs, site-resources and business assistance within the city limits of Niagara Falls.
Phone: 716-286-4482
NFC Development Corp.
NFC Development Corp.’s mission is to reduce unemployment and to attract, retain and support industry and businesses within the City of Niagara Falls, NY.
Phone: 716-286-4482
Greater Lockport Development Corporation
The Greater Lockport Development Corporation (GLDC) serves the City of Lockport by supporting business development, industry retention and job creation in that municipal area.
Phone: 716-439-6688 · Address: 1 Locks Plaza, Lockport NY 14094
Lumber City Development Corporation
Lumber City Development Corporation works in North Tonawanda to advance business retention, assist entrepreneurs, and attract new investment — offering loans, grants and technical assistance.
Phone: 716-695-8580 · Address: 500 Wheatfield Street, North Tonawanda, NY 14120
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County
The extension brings research-based education and assistance to local farms, food-business entrepreneurs and community development efforts — linking Cornell University research to business and community needs.
Phone: 716-433-8839 · Address: 4487 Lake Avenue, Lockport NY 14094