named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Microenterprise Program
Administers state-funded grants ranging from $5,000 to $35,000 to support small businesses and foster job creation for low- and moderate-income individuals.
Revolving Grant Fund
Offers grant funding for building improvements in commercial and mixed-use structures to advance economic development and clean up blighted sites.
Revolving Loan Fund
Provides small business loans to create or retain jobs in Batavia; loan payments are recycled to fund future business development.
Tax Incentive Programs
Administers various tax exemption and credit programs including RP-485-b, RP-485-a, PILOT agreements, and historic rehabilitation credits to support property development.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Small Business and Nonprofit Lending 1 activity
- Administers small business lending and grant programsManages a revolving loan fund and multiple grant programs—including a state-funded microenterprise assistance program offering grants from $5,000 to $35,000—to support job creation, startup expansion, and building improvements for commercial and mixed-use properties in Batavia, NY.
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Land Bank Property Revitalization 1 activity
- Leads downtown and citywide redevelopment initiativesImplements strategic redevelopment projects in Batavia, including transforming underutilized sites such as the former mall into the Batavia City Centre, redeveloping 215 East Main Street into mixed-use space, and eliminating chronically vacant buildings to revitalize the downtown corridor.
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Neighborhood Revitalization Initiatives 1 activity
- Secures and manages public funding for economic developmentSecured $10 million in state funding through the Downtown Revitalization Initiative and administers these funds to implement downtown redevelopment projects, including infrastructure and building improvements in Batavia, NY.
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Regional Economic Development Initiatives 1 activity
- Supports small business development and economic vitalityCollaborates with public and private stakeholders to support small business expansion, attract new investment, and promote job creation and retention in Batavia, NY, under a formal services agreement with the City of Batavia.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Develops and implements long-term strategic planningDeveloped the City of Batavia Comprehensive Plan and conducts Brownfield Opportunity Area planning to guide long-term growth, land use, infrastructure, and sustainable redevelopment of underutilized industrial sites.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$145K
Contributions & grants$132K91%
Program service revenue$10K7%
Investment income$3K2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$124K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$88K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$194K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$184K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +7.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 6
- Anneliese Aliasso — DIRECTOR
- CHRIS FIX — DIRECTOR
- Calvin Klemmer — DIRECTOR
- Matt Rollins — DIRECTOR
- RACHAEL TABESKI — DIRECTOR
- STEVE PIES — DIRECTOR
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Batavia Business Improvement District Partner — Collaborates with the Batavia BID to enhance downtown spaces and promote investment.
- City of Batavia Government — Contracts with BDC to administer small business lending and grant programs, with City Council approving final grant decisions.
- City of Batavia Government — Primary governmental partner in economic development initiatives
- City of Batavia Partner — Collaborates with the Batavia Development Corporation on implementation of strategic plans for growth, redevelopment, and investment.
- City of Batavia Partner — Operates under a services agreement with the City of Batavia to support economic development.
- Downtown Revitalization Initiative Government — Collaborates on planning and redevelopment efforts in Batavia
- Empire State Development Government — Collaborates with Empire State Development on economic development initiatives and funding programs.
- Genesee County Chamber of Commerce Partner — Collaborates with the Chamber of Commerce on entrepreneurship, workforce development, and business retention.
- Genesee County Economic Development Center Partner — Partners with GCEDC to support economic growth and development in Genesee County.
- NYMS Funder — Provided anchor grant funding for the redevelopment of 215 East Main Street.
- New York State Government — Awarded $10 million to Batavia through the Downtown Revitalization Initiative to support downtown redevelopment projects.
- New York State Office of Community Renewal Funder — Awarded a Microenterprise Grant to the City of Batavia, administered by BDC, to support small business development.
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.
- Place-Based Economic Development through Strategic Redevelopmentmethodology: place-based_economic_developmentBy targeting blighted or underutilized sites for redevelopment, the organization strengthens local economies because physical revitalization attracts investment, increases foot traffic, and enables mixed-use community hubs.
- Public-Private Partnership Alignment for Community Investmentmethodology: public-private-partnershipBy aligning public and private sector resources and initiatives, the organization advances economic development because coordinated stakeholder action increases efficiency, leverages funding, and aligns with community goals.
- Revolving Loan Model for Sustainable Economic Developmentmethodology: revolving_loan_modelBy recycling loan repayments into new small business lending, the organization sustains long-term job creation and business growth because continuous capital reinvestment amplifies economic impact over time.