Location Assistance in Onondaga County
The Onondaga County Office of Economic Development is dedicated to enhancing the economic vitality of the Syracuse area. Whether you are relocating, expanding or just exploring possibilities, we are here to help.
Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency (OCIDA)
OCIDA provides payment-in-lieu of tax agreements; exemptions from sales, use and mortgage recording taxes; industrial revenue bonds; worker training grants and other benefits to qualified projects. Learn More.
The NYS Excelsior Jobs Program
The New York State Excelsior Jobs Program provides job creation and investment incentives to firms in targeted industries including: biotechnology, pharmaceutical, high-tech, clean-tech, green-tech, financial services, agriculture and manufacturing. Incentives are structured as tax credits for job creation, capital investment, and research and development. Property Tax Credits may also be available to projects located in distressed areas or meeting higher employment and investment thresholds. Learn more.
Other Business Support Agencies
Other state, regional and local agencies are available to assist your relocation or expansion projects, be it the incubation of a small start-up business or the siting and layout of a large manufacturing center. The Onondaga County Office of Economic Development is your link to these business support agencies. Learn more.
Support for Non-Profit Organizations
Onondaga Civic Development Corporation (OCDC)
OCDC offers bond financing for not-for-profit organizations located in Onondaga County, as permissable by the laws of New York State. Learn more.
The Trust for Cultural Resources of Onondaga County (CRT)
The Trust issues tax-exempt bond financing for non-profit cultural organizations such as museums, theaters and educational institutions. The CRT provides grant assistance to major cultural organizations for three types of projects: capital projects grants, highly significant grants, and critical need grants. Learn more.