Emergency Small Business Assistance Loan Applications are no longer accepted as of May 29, 2020.

Additional resource: Federal relief for small businesses

COMIDA (County of Monroe Industrial Development Agency) COVID-19 Sales and Use Tax Exemption Benefit Up to $100,000

• Program Information
• Application

Creating Jobs. Growing Our Economy.

Monroe County Economic Development’s goals are your goals. A return on investment, the creation of jobs and the retention of jobs.

Through private, state, federal and county financial resources and technical assistance, the Economic Development Division supports businesses, developers, units of local government and major county facilities like the airport and landfill in economic development activities. The division provides administrative support to County of Monroe Industrial Development Agency (COMIDA), the Monroe County Industrial Development Corporation (MCIDC) and the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC).

Questions? CALL US! (585) 753-2000

Business Incentive Programs Overview

Monroe County Economic Development connects your business to the most advantageous financing programs and incentives.  Please call 585 753-2000 or 1-888-842-1009 to speak directly with an economic development specialist to see how Monroe County Economic Development can assist your business.  Our staff is eager to meet with you to determine if the project you are considering qualifies for any of these programs.

• Buying Equipment: Great Rate, Great Rebate, SBA 504, Imagine Monroe, Monroe Manufactures Jobs LoanPlus
• Purchasing or Constructing a Building: SBA 504, Imagine Monroe, JobsPlus, Enhanced JobsPlus, Green JobsPlus, Shelter Rent Pilot and LeasePlus.
• Entrepreneurial Education: The Entrepreneurs Network.
• Exporting/Importing: Monroe County Foreign Trade Zone.
• Job Training: LadderzUp!
• Government Contracting: Monroe County Finger Lakes PTAC
• Monroe Manufactures Jobs Program
• Monroe On The Job Program

Monroe County is Open for Business!
Questions? CALL US! (585) 753-2000