Mission Statement: To promote economic and community development in the town of West Seneca by attracting business to and retaining business in the town.
Local Development Center
Board of Directors
- Melissa Sheehan, West Seneca Chamber
- Dales McCabe, West Seneca Chamber
- John Clouden, West Seneca Chamber
- Jean Kovach, West Seneca School District
- Dave Smaczniak, West Seneca School District
- Daniel Dunn, West Seneca School District
- Wallace Piotrowski, Town of West Seneca
- Robert Bielecki, Town of West Seneca
- Shawn Martin, Town of West Seneca
- Gerald Hathaway, Executive Director
Contact Information
West Seneca Local Development Center
950-A Union Road, Suite 12
West Seneca, New York 14224
Phone 716-674-1869
FAX: 716-674-5846
Email: jhldcchamber@westseneca.org
Featured Programs
- ECIDA Micro Loan Program
- ECIDA Micro Enterprise Loan Program
(For Information: Contact the WS LDC)
Services Provided
- Permitting assistance
- Coordination of local incentives (where eligible)
- Real estate site selection
- Small business counseling services
- Access to public sector financing
- Introduction to appropriate town officials
- Introduction to local bankers and business people
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT WEST SENECA - Shovel-ready development sites
- A business friendly environment
- Office space, production areas, industrial facilities, distribution centers, and retail locations
- A close proximity to all public facilities, business centers, and transportation routes
- Access to educated and trained employees
Transportation
- Unprecedented access to highway, air, rail, and water transportation services.
- The New York Thruway (I-90), I-190, Expressways 219 and 400, and five bridges to Canada serve West Seneca.
- Four highway interchanges in the town enable efficient product distribution and employee transportation.
- Norfolk Southern and CSX operate multiple rail lines.
- Air service is available at the new Greater Buffalo-Niagara International Airport, located within five miles.
Real Estate
- Office space, production areas, industrial facilities, distribution centers, and retail locations are available in town.
- Land, leasing, and construction costs are competitive.
Location
- First-ring suburb located in close proximity to all public facilities, business centers, transportation routes, attractions, and conveniences.
- Located at the center of North America’s fifth largest market. Within a day’s drive to major markets including New York, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Toronto, and Washington.
Pro-Business Climate
- Balanced and growing economy of manufacturing, service, and retail businesses.
- Local government and residents are business-friendly and support commercial growth.
- Regulations are limited. Incentives to expand are available for training, infrastructure, utilities, taxes, equipment, etc.
- Progressive approval processes, cost-effective services, and high-quality infrastructure provide an ideal growth environment.
Education
- Third largest suburban district in WNY
- 98.5% Regents diploma rate
- 85% post-secondary attendance
- Five high school career academies
- Technology rich classrooms
