3rd Quarter 2024 Newsletter

The mission of the Herkimer County Industrial Development Agency is to deliver economic incentives to businesses and industries to diversify and strengthen Herkimer County’s tax base and enhance community vitality by supporting job creation, housing, business and industrial development, and community revitalization. We strive to develop the local economy in an organized, sustainable and environmentally beneficial manner.

Leadership Mohawk Valley Class of 2024: Victoria Adams

Our Operations Manager Victoria Adams (pictured third from the left) successfully completed her Leadership Mohawk Valley Course! This class allowed her to expand her understanding of community issues and assets in the Mohawk Valley; be inspired by the innovative and remarkable businesses and organizations that are making an impact on our world; and discover the interconnectedness of our region while building her network and enhancing her leadership skills. Our Administrative Assistant, Jenn Young, will be following Victoria's lead by taking the class this upcoming year!

Victoria has been a crucial part of the IDA, and we are beyond proud of her continuous hard work and dedication to our team! Congratulations Victoria!

NYSEDC 2024 Basic Economic Development Course

Our Community and Business Development Specialist, Alaina Valeriano, and our Marketing and Communications Specialist, Erin Spina, were able to attend the New York State Basic Economic Development Course in Albany for 4 days in June!

They had the opportunity to listen to several great presenters, network with various other economic development classmates, and learn best practices to help prepare their communities for business retention and expansion, business attraction, and grow an entrepreneurial ecosystem.

RemArms and Bills School: ICF (Global Consulting and Digital Services Company)

In June the Herkimer County IDA and a consulting firm, ICF, were able to hold a public hearing in Ilion, NY to discuss the redevelopment of RemArms. ICF also came to take a tour of RemArms and the Bills School in order to progress in the plan to redevelop both sites! The HCIDA received two Technical Assistance Grants from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in order to conduct the reuse projects for both the Bills School and RemArms.

2024 NYSEDC Annual Meeting

Our team attended the 2024 NYSEDC Annual Meeting at the Otesaga Resort Hotel in May! This meeting allowed us to network with and listen to various economic developers throughout the day and ended with a great networking event at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.

Tractor Supply - Business Before Hours

The Herkimer County Chamber of Commerce and Tractor Supply Company's Frankfort Distribution Center hosted a Business Before Hours event.

Attendees were able to meet some of the staff at the facility, as well as tour the distribution center!

Tractor Supply was brought to our Frankfort 5S South Business Park in 2019 and continues to create jobs for Herkimer County.

Herkimer County Legislative Meeting

The Herkimer County IDA thanks the Herkimer County Legislature and Administrator Wallace for allowing us to present our upcoming and current projects. We'd also like to say thank you to our board members and staff who attended the meeting!