EDC is comprised of a dynamic team of professionals, and while each one brings a distinct area of expertise to the group, it is teamwork that enables us to achieve our strategic objectives. As an organization, we are dedicated to increasing the flow of capital for economic, workforce, and community development in Warren County.
We have access to a vast network of local, regional, and national resources, which assist us in our efforts to strengthen existing businesses and attract new enterprises. As the leading economic development engine for the region, EDC leverages its historical perspective on local issues and initiatives, as well as its strong working relationships with public and private sector leaders at all levels. Our full-spectrum program builds on our core competencies, allowing us to:
- Assist builders and developers with site selection
- Maintain a comprehensive database of open commercial property inventory
- Administer the Empire Zone Program for Warren County
- Market the region to prospective employers and investors
- Provide infrastructure assistance, including connecting organizations to funding and planning sources
- Serve as a clearinghouse of regional economic data and information
- Execute economic development project management
- Facilitate workforce and community development funding and planning
- Work to reduce red tape and increase inter-municipal cooperation
- Network with state and regional economic development programs and individuals
- Bridge the gap between government representatives and the business community
The depth and breadth of EDC’s collective experience provides unsurpassed insight into the world of economic development. Our goal is to take the complexity out of economic development issues, and to bring about positive outcomes for the businesses and residents of Warren County.
