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Locate Your Business in New York's Southern Tier/WNY Region

 
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Do you want to be part of the emerging cleantech/climate tech supply chain?

Are you looking to help develop new energy components or resources?

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The WNY Region has what every manufacturer is looking for:

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Low-Cost Utilities
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Renewable Power
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Plentiful Water
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Excellent Infrastructure

There are many Federal, State, and Regional Incentives for innovation, building, and redevelopment efforts. 

There is a strong manufacturing history here, and Chautauqua County specifically has the largest percent of manufacturing jobs in upstate New York counties.

The WNY Region has custom machine and roll form shops that can help meet your parts needs. Your next supply chain opportunity could be met with these shops, and we can connect you with them.

Our area has excellent education, training & and workforce development programs. With a lower unemployment rate and a capable workforce, it's an ideal place for your next business venture. 

There are direct links to interstate highways that connect the region with 14 million potential customers within a 3-hour drive. There is easy access to cities such as Buffalo, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Toronto, Rochester, Erie & and the surrounding areas.

There is a growing entrepreneurial ecosystem in nearby Buffalo NY. Many start-up companies have a presence there, such as Viridi Parente, Li-Cycle, SparkCharge, Clean Fiber, and entrepreneurial support organizations like Launch NY and 43 North.

Affordable housing is a compelling feature for the WNY region. You're able to get more value, which is invaluable as the cost of living and housing is rising.

This area has recreational activities for all ages and all seasons. Choose from your favorite outdoor activity, or take on a new one with boating, skiing, hiking, and more! No matter the season, there is something for everyone to do here. 

In the Jamestown BPU territory manufacturers can be assured that their power is 100% renewable, a key factor in supply-chain manufacturing contracts with Tier 1 & 2 companies.

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Retool WNY, a collaboration of the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities and regional organizations, is working to raise awareness of economic opportunities for cleantech companies and encourage the development and expansion of climate technology-related businesses in the region. There are numerous supply chain opportunities for both outside manufacturers and the regional manufacturers of WNY. Retool WNY, the Jamestown BPU, and our partners should be your first point of contact for your next business venture, green manufacturing transition, or supplier opportunity. 

The effort is supported by a multi-year grant from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA).

Contact our business development experts today!