SHOVEL-READY SITES AND ABUNDANT NATURAL RESOURCES
EDUCATED WORKFORCE WITH A STRONG WORK ETHIC
EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY OF LIFE AND AFFORDABILITY
585.243.7124
6 COURT STREET, ROOM 306, GENESEO, NY 14454
WWW.LIVINGSTONCOUNTYDEVELOPMENT.COM
[email protected]
ACCESSIBILITY TO INTERNATIONAL GATEWAYS
BEAUTIFUL SCENERY AND OUTSTANDING RECREATION YEAR-ROUND
YOUR BUSINESS WILL FIT RIGHT IN
Livingston County Development is dedicated to creating a business-friendly environment while preserving
the quality of life that makes Livingston County, New York a unique and attractive place to live and work.
Whether you're a site selector working on behalf of a client, an existing business seeking information and
assistance, or an entrepreneur looking for new opportunities, our goal is to assist by providing the most upto-date information and resources through a coordinated and seamless process.
We invite you to explore the many competitive advantages that Livingston County has to offer, including
a strategic location, shovel ready sites, financial incentives, an available and educated workforce, and
an outstanding, affordable quality of life for residents and businesses alike.
If you would like additional information on Livingston County or any of its communities, please contact
our office and we will be happy to meet with you and provide the information and assistance you need.
▼ Services offered by Livingston County Development
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
FINANCIAL INCENTIVES
Livingston County Development staff and their network of partners are available to offer
coaching and/or referrals for assistance in a variety of topics, including but not limited to:
Revolving Loan Fund: Livingston County Development offers loans to new or expanding
microenterprises, which is defined as a commercial enterprise having five or fewer employees,
one or more of whom own the enterprise.
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Entrepreneurship development
Writing a business plan
Starting a business
Business retention and expansion
Business attraction and recruitment
Site and building availability
Permitting and zoning
Workforce development
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International trade
Foreign-trade zone
Cost benefit analysis
Financial packaging
Identifying and securing grants
Downtown revitalization
Building preservation and design guidelines
Integrated marketing of communities
From time to time Livingston County Development offers workshops and classes on topics of
interest to new and experienced business owners. For information on upcoming events, please
visit www.LivingstonCountyDevelopment.com.
Revolving loan funds may be used for any justifiable business purpose including, but not limited
to startup costs, working capital, expansion costs, and fixed assets including furniture, fixtures
and equipment.
Loans terms vary based on the size and use of the loan, but generally have a five-year term.
A business plan detailing current operations and/or future plans will be required with a loan
application.
Tax Exemptions: Livingston County Development works to encourage and strengthen business
development by providing incentives to qualifying businesses that make significant capital
investments and create and retain jobs within Livingston County. These incentives include:
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State and local sales tax exemptions
Mortgage recording tax exemptions
Real property tax abatements (PILOT program)
Bond Issuance: Livingston County Development has the ability to issue the following types of
bonds:
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Tax exempt industrial revenue bonds
Civic facilities bonds
Taxable bonds
Provided by SUNY Geneseo
Livingston County Development
6 Court Street, Room 306, Geneseo, NY 14454
www.LivingstonCountyDevelopment.com
[email protected] | 585.243.7124