named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Business Property Tax Exemption
Provides a 10-year declining exemption on increased assessed valuation for commercial and industrial improvements exceeding $10,000
IDA Revenue Bonds and Tax Incentive Program
Facilitates tax-exempt bond financing and provides 10-year real property tax abatements for expanding manufacturers
Micro Enterprise Revolving Loan Program
Offers loans up to $25,000 with technical assistance to startups and small businesses with five or fewer employees
SBA 504 Loan Program
Provides long-term, fixed-rate financing for fixed assets through a partnership with conventional lenders and the U.S. Small Business Administration
Wayne County IDA Revolving Loan Fund
Provides low-interest gap financing up to $300,000 for manufacturing projects requiring one new job per $20,000 in loans
Wayne County Industrial Site Fund
Offers up to $100,000 in infrastructure assistance for manufacturing facilities, covering one-third of public improvement costs
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Small Business Technical Assistance 1 activity
- Business development support and technical assistanceOffers free and confidential counseling from certified business advisors, mentoring from experienced executives, and online/in-person workshops to support small business development, particularly in the Rochester, NY area and at SUNY Brockport.
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Regional Economic Development Initiatives 1 activity
- Business leadership, networking, and support servicesProvides leadership, networking, and support to businesses and local chambers in Wayne County, New York, to strengthen the local business community through relationship building and collaborative initiatives.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Business promotion and economic growth eventsHosts and organizes annual events such as the Legislative Breakfast and "Mix and Mingle" networking gatherings to educate, connect, and promote businesses and nonprofits in Wayne County.
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Small Business and Nonprofit Lending 1 activity
- Financing and economic development programsAdministers low-interest gap financing loans, micro enterprise loans up to $25,000, SBA 504 loan facilitation, and industrial development revenue bonds to support manufacturing and small business growth in Wayne County, with job creation or retention requirements tied to funding.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Membership services for businesses and nonprofitsOffers tiered annual membership categories for businesses of various sizes (1–15 employees, up to 100+, and over 100 employees) as well as individuals and not-for-profits, with dues of $300 per year and auto-pay or manual payment options.
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Local Business Financing and Incentives 1 activity
- Public infrastructure and tax incentive programsProvides funding for public infrastructure improvements up to one-third of project cost or $100,000 and administers a 10-year real property tax abatement program offering 100% abatement for the first five years and 50% for the second five years to support manufacturing expansion in Wayne County.
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Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Small Business Owner of the Year recognition programAdministers and recognizes the Small Business Owner of the Year at its annual Holiday Party, highlighting local business excellence and contributions to the community.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$6K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$5K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$6K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$6K
1 years on record · 2021–2021
relationships · 27
Who they work with
- Carlson Center for Intellectual Property Partner — Local resource partner assisting entrepreneurs with patents, trademarks, and copyrights through the Rochester Public Library.
- Finger Lakes Community College Partner — Collaborates as a speaker participant in the annual legislative breakfast focused on workforce development.
- Finger Lakes Community College Partner — Participated in the Legislative Breakfast panel on workforce development.
- Finger Lakes Works Partner — Provides workforce recruitment, training, and retention services in collaboration with the Wayne County Business Council.
- Lyons National Bank Partner — Hosts the Wayne County Business Council Holiday Party where the Small Business Owner of the Year is recognized
- Lyons National Bank Partner — Sponsored the "Mix and Mingle" event and hosted the Wayne County Business Council Holiday Party.
- Minority Business Development Agency Government — Federal agency partner focused on supporting the growth and competitiveness of minority-owned businesses.
- New York State Department of Labor Partner — Provides workforce incentive programs such as WOTC, WtW, and WETC, which the Wayne County Business Council supports through information and outreach.
- Office of Women’s Business Ownership Government — Federal partner providing training, counseling, and access to capital for women entrepreneurs.
- Optimax Systems, Incorporated Partner — Partners through employee participation as a panel speaker at the annual legislative breakfast.
- Optimax Systems, Incorporated Partner — Represented by Amy McConnville on the Legislative Breakfast panel on workforce development.
- RTMA Government — Represented the NYS Apprenticeship Program at the Legislative Breakfast panel.
- RTMA Partner — Engages through its regional sponsor of the NYS Apprenticeship Program as a panel speaker at the annual legislative breakfast.
- SBA (Small Business Association) Partner — Partner providing access to funding programs, counseling, and federal contracting certifications for small businesses.
- SBDC at SUNY Brockport Partner — Partner offering free and confidential business counseling and advisory services for small business development.
- SCORE Partner — Partner organization providing mentoring and workshops for business owners in the Rochester, NY area.
- Small Business Resource Center Partner — Partner resource at the Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County offering specialized materials and research support for small business development.
- The Purple Painted Lady Partner — Sponsored the "Mix and Mingle" event.
- U.S. Small Business Administration Partner — Collaborates through the SBA 504 program, with the Wayne County Business Council serving as a resource center for fixed asset financing.
- Veterans Business Outreach Center Government — Partner network offering entrepreneurial development services to veterans and military-affiliated individuals.
- Wayne County Community Schools Partner — Participates through representation on the speaker panel at the annual legislative breakfast.
- Wayne County Community Schools Partner — Represented by Jeremy Hughes on the Legislative Breakfast panel on workforce development.
- Wayne County Economic Development Partner — Collaborates on services and programs to promote economic growth in Wayne County.
- Wayne County Economic Development Department Partner — Collaborates with the Wayne County Business Council to provide business incentive information to members.
- Wayne County Industrial Development Agency Partner — Partners with the Wayne County Business Council to administer tax incentives, revenue bonds, and financing programs for industrial development.
- Wayne County School’s Steady Work program Partner — Catered the Legislative Breakfast event.
- other like organizations Partner — Collaborates with similar organizations to host educational and marketing events for local businesses.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Financial and Regulatory Incentives to Stimulate Industrial Developmentmethodology: gap_financingBy deploying gap financing through low-interest loans and offering phased tax abatements, the organization reduces financial barriers to manufacturing expansion, thereby incentivizing private investment and job creation because targeted capital relief and predictable tax policy de-risk long-term industrial commitments.
- Leadership and Networking Ecosystem for Business Growthmethodology: networking_and_leadership_supportBy fostering leadership development and structured networking opportunities, the organization strengthens collaboration and capacity within the local business community, which in turn drives regional economic growth because sustained peer engagement builds trust, shared identity, and collective action.
- Workforce Development via Paid Apprenticeships and Internshipsmethodology: workforce-development-through-apprenticeshipsBy promoting paid internships and apprenticeships, the organization builds a skilled local workforce aligned with employer needs, increasing employment in both blue-collar and white-collar sectors because experiential learning with income support improves retention, skill acquisition, and employer engagement.